FogSailing's Account Talk

[FogSailing]

Nnut:

I love the Maker's...smoothest whiskey on the planet IMO. Goes good with anything....works especially good after a hard day's sailing, or with BBQ...

Of course, I only partake in a limited fashion....age and all

Have a great weekend..

FS

 

[kar_crazy]

always love that smell and there is nitro methane your eyes water your nose runs you can barely breath and yet you almost cant wait to get another SNORT G L F S & get ready for the red river crossing GO SOONERS we hope have a great weekend everyone

 

[FogSailing]

Well...I got stung yesterday and today I still licking my wounds...can't tll me the big boys don't have the game rigged...

Oh well, I listening to the wisdom of 12% for Monday..his logic sure sounds good and as we all know, it's usually pretty much spot on...Thanks 12% for your insights..

From the tracker, Griffin's hold tight strategy seems to be working well, and since he keeps very abreast of the markets..as long as Griffin stays in (even if it's the S fund), I think I will stay in...

Being retired, palying is goal#1 for me, capital preservation is goal #2 for me, and growth is goal #3, so my risk level is a bit less than many of you...however, I sure love to play this game every day...what a hoot!!!

So next week we begin a period where results are mixed..I'll be looking to achieve goal #2 as soon as we start coming off the highs (most likely next next week)..just hope it waits until Wednesday when I'm back from Portland..

By the way...what is this idiocy about naming Turkey as complicit in genocide in WWI...and fanning the flames with one of our allies..I smell more oil price manipulation...what a sick way to make a buck..

Hope Nnut is having a wonderful time in CalifornIAAAA...Hi to CC, Show-Me, Spaf, WS, WW, Birch, Paladin, Funsurfer - note the improved moniker , Griffin, 12%, James, Tom, etc.....Hope all are have a great weekend...

FS

 

[FogSailing]

By the way...what is this idiocy about naming Turkey as complicit in genocide in WWI...and fanning the flames with one of our allies..I smell more oil price manipulation...what a sick way to make a buck.. [/QUOTE]

Should have listened to myself again...instread of Mr. Greeeeedd...ouch ouch ouch...

I'll take the penny tomorrow and look to fight back on another day..

GL all, hope today has some good news before the session is over..

FS

 

[Birchtree]

It's the Donkey trying to make a foolish statement again.

 

[FogSailing]

Hi Birch:

Your comment sounds "spot on"...

I have no idea whether jumping in with volatility so high makes any sense...I'm still waiting for China's bubble to burst...but...my my emotions tell me that a lot of people and money are back in today...so I'll let liquidity rule the moment and make a few bucks tomorrow...

as long as we don't have any "surprises"..(i.e. Turkey|Iraq, Iran/US, China or India bubble, rate increases, etc..)

GL to all...

FS

 

[kar_crazy]

WELL I AM BROKE AND THE OLE HOT ROD IS BROKE TIME TO SLOWLY REBUILD TILL NEXT SPRING HOPE TO MAKE SOME GAINS THIS WEEK MAKE UP A LITTLE FOR LAST WEEKS 5% CUT:blink: g l f s

 

[FogSailing]

Hi Again CC:

I hope the market gives us the chance to make it all back and more. I keep hearing that we'll bust 14000 by the end of the quarter, and the market will make 10% over the next 5-6 monthls...Sounds good...now SHOW ME THE MONEY

I'm still sailing the boat...keep delaying taking it out of the water...but it sure is getting colder..I'm guessing two more weeks max before I haul it out and begin WINTER PROJECTS. I found last year's winter projects list, and since it looks a lot like this year's winter projects...Funny how that goes..

I'm only in 50% right now...Listening to 12% today...I don't feel like spending more time in the S Fund right now...I it is for tomorrow..

GL Buddy!!!!

FS

 

[FogSailing]

Birch is of the opinion we're headed toward 14K at DJIA, Griffin thinks the market indicators are starting to look bullish, folks are saying that the Fed has to cut...

But on the other hand...China is still waiting to have it's bubble burst, oil and gold are too high, and we can't seem to shake the the subprime and housing problems...

Friday is worrying everyone...so guess what...I'm going to speculate that Friday is going to be a gangbuster good day...I have no idea what rumor or fact will make this happen...but as of this time...and watching these crazy market swings over the last several months...I could be right..

Too bad I'm feeling bearish this week...must be that waill of worry..

FS

 

[FogSailing]

I think that a prediciton of a 100% chance of a rate cut is scary. I agree with Griffin. So, I staying in "just a little"..maybe I make a few pennies, or I lose a few..I don't think the Fed should be bailing out the financial district. They've already received their cut. Earnings weren't all that bad..

I'm playing the "stick in the mud today".

I'm also very sorry to see 12% leave. I have thoroughly enjoyed his posts and his daily help. It bums me out that he left after my last post to his thread. I certainly didn't think "LOL" would be the straw that broke the camel's back..I certainly hope not.

GL to all in your investing.

FS

 

[Steadygain]

FogSailing, you express yourself very well and anyone reading your posts would know to take anything you say in a positive tone. I'm sure you had nothing to do with 12%'s decision. I have no clue either but I would guess the loss many suffered over the past few weeks may be embarrassing and that may make some feel like getting out of the MB - but again I have no clue.

I certainly agree with your input on the Fed and the rate cut. Ben has already stood up to Congress and made it pretty clear how he felt about future cuts and I don't see our present situation as a guarantee.

 

[hessian]

I have personally listened and learned alot on these MBs. We can only speculate as to 12%'s decision to close up shop, but I expect since it was so sudden, it had to do with something very personal and dear to him, as necessary, so I, as I expect we all, wish him the best.

Regarding what mighty Uncle Ben might do, again we can only speculate, but a good lesson I learned on this MB, [name withheld, but may respond] is that Uncle Ben is smart, knows what he's doing, knows there's very limited things he can do (cut!), knows this only weapon to keep this economy growing, knows the effect it will have (on the dollar), knows all this - and again can only send another message [again to the sloths on the Hill that have been spending like there's no tomorrow], that only they can fix (or solve) the problem. The solution lies with them. :embarrest:

 

[Eldritch Flatus]

.........the sloths on the Hill that have been spending like there's no tomorrow], that only they can fix (or solve) the problem. The solution lies with them. :embarrest:

Nah! The solution lies with us, he sloths care only about their own power and what it takes to keep in office, ie giving the masses their bread and circuses, and the fat cats their free mice. They won't fix anyting until they are very afraid for their own necks.

 

[FogSailing]

Isn't it sort of scary that we all seem to be right....so tomorrow will be a very interesting day...I totally agree on the "grow the economy" argument..

GL All,

FS

 

[hessian]

Eldrich,
You are right, that's why I called 'em sloths, and unfortunately they likely won't do a darn thing like you said. My point was that, Ben's limited to cuts in order bring economic growth. I'm hoping and expecting that our dear Uncle Ben will send them another nasty message (meaning another 50/50 rate cut). Ben knows, while we will all be doing the cat-on-a-hotplate dance, for a short while. We'll all before long have a terrible hangover, as unfortunately, the dollar slides bad. BUT this is the ONLY thing he can do to get the message to the sloths. Maybe they will then either "get it"! If they don't we will all be toast.

 

[Eldritch Flatus]

Yup, I guess. Economics is definitly not my area. As AlGore is wont to say, "that's beyond my pay grade"

 

[CorMaGa34]

I have personally listened and learned alot on these MBs. We can only speculate as to 12%'s decision to close up shop, but I expect since it was so sudden, it had to do with something very personal and dear to him, as necessary, so I, as I expect we all, wish him the best.

IMHO I think that it may have had something to do with his making fun of the Catholic nun (EWTN, which I also happen to enjoy, she was also so funny and so smart, her name escapes me right now) and a comment someone made asking him to not make fun of her.

On the other hand, it could be an overreaction to the AND... thing... the most important thing to remember is that getting too excited about things can make you sick, it's not worth it. So, 12% come back, hope you are out only because of a hangover caused by the BOS.RED SOX VICTORY!!! Congratulations, BTW :laugh:

 

[FogSailing]

I concur..I hope 12% comes back home too!!!

GL All

FS

 

[FogSailing]

I'm holding at 80 G, 10 C 10 I...

Once this market gets a little more sorted out, I'll decide what to do next.

CC numbers are down, oil is too high, but more info on the way..let's hope it's not all bad...as we speak the NASDAQ has gone GREEN...

GL All,

FS

 

[FogSailing]

Today's been a really rough day...NOT BECAUSE OF THE MARKETS....but, I had to set a time and date to take my sailboat out for the season (next Friday)...Tremendous Bummer...

The only things that could make me feel better is if oil drops to $60 a barrel, Nnut tells me the secret to posting gifs in my TSP email account postings, and/or my wife gives me permission to sail the Carribean for four weeks in February with my buddies...

I'm liking Door #3....but I'll be happy if either 1 or 2 materializes...

Good Luck to all tomorrow...:laugh:

FS