rangerray's Account Talk

[rangerray]

Well...at least I haven't lost my shares.

 

[rangerray]

I feel like a sorry dog that just got a good whoopin' with the Sunday paper.

100% G as of COB today.

I've resisted an emotional move, but those red candles with very little bottom tails are just a little too scary at the moment. This has been a costly week. I don't feel the dip buyers are there and downside momentum has taken over. I've got another IFT to get back in later in the month if and when I'm willing to gamble that a bottom has been called.

 

[retread]

I feel like a sorry dog that just got a good whoopin' with the Sunday paper.

100% G as of COB today.

I've resisted an emotional move, but those red candles with very little bottom tails are just a little too scary at the moment. This has been a costly week. I don't feel the dip buyers are there and downside momentum has taken over. I've got another IFT to get back in later in the month if and when I'm willing to gamble that a bottom has been called.

Completely understand. I was waffling between 80G and 40G, finally settled on 50G/25C/25S because that was my second move and there's a whole lotta March left. But this morning as we were facing another red day I said: "First rule of thumb. When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging (or used a smaller shovel)." Just happy that it turned around for today and we did not suffer another +2% loss. Good luck!

 

[rangerray]

Well, I missed today's little bump because I went to the G Fund because of the bleeding. Things look much different to me today, so I went back to 100% S as of COB today. The stimulus looking like it's going to go through, coupled with positive announcements from the CDC has me thinking that the market will resume the upward climb.

It's moves like this that really demonstrate how little I know. I really hate that I've goofed up my IFT's for March.

 

[rangerray]

I mailed my retirement application to the Army Benefits Center in Fort Riley, KS this morning! It just got real. As of 31 DEC 2021, I'll be a retiree.

9 Months, 3 Weeks, 1 Day and 4 Hours to go.

 

[mmk119]

awesome! good for you. I'm just in the countdown to the countdown.

 

[tsptalk]

Congrats! You may have mentioned it before, but do you have any post-retirement plans?

 

[rangerray]

Congrats! You may have mentioned it before, but do you have any post-retirement plans?

I mainly just plan to ride my motorcycle very far, do some hunting, and I have a lawn service that I will work at in the summers for a little extra pocket money. We have two grandkids that live with us, so I'm going to try to keep them occupied with some camping trips and such. Other than that, I plan a life of leisure until that next phase kicks in for either myself, or for my wife who is 14 years ahead of me.

Also, I'm president of the Tate County Republican Club, so that keeps me busy. Friends there are going to try and talk me into running for city alderman or some such, but I plan to resist that if possible.

 

[nasa1974]

I mailed my retirement application to the Army Benefits Center in Fort Riley, KS this morning! It just got real. As of 31 DEC 2021, I'll be a retiree.

9 Months, 3 Weeks, 1 Day and 4 Hours to go.

Congratulations. It's a nice club to belong to.

 

[Whipsaw]

Way to go rangerray! Congrats! :beerchug:

 

[ravensfan]

Hey congratulations rangerray. That is awesome. Two grandchildren, riding my motorcycle, camping...except I drive a school bus for a little extra cash, sounds like you and I have a lot in common. Good to see you have a plan moving into retirement. So important to have an exit plan as so many people get wrapped around the axle about "retiring from", they fail to plan for "retiring to".

Anyway, congratulations!!!

 

[rangerray]

Hey congratulations rangerray. That is awesome. Two grandchildren, riding my motorcycle, camping...except I drive a school bus for a little extra cash, sounds like you and I have a lot in common. Good to see you have a plan moving into retirement. So important to have an exit plan as so many people get wrapped around the axle about "retiring from", they fail to plan for "retiring to".

Anyway, congratulations!!!

You nailed it! I still won't have enough time to do everything I want to do. It's just that now I will neglect those things a lot less than when I was working a career.

I overlooked that I'm an amateur musician as well. Most of my mornings will soon be devoted to showing more love to a couple of Gibson guitars I've been blessed with.

 

[djlc86]

Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Hope you have the time of your life enjoying the leisure side of things.

 

[ravensfan]

You nailed it! I still won't have enough time to do everything I want to do. It's just that now I will neglect those things a lot less than when I was working a career.

I overlooked that I'm an amateur musician as well. Most of my mornings will soon be devoted to showing more love to a couple of Gibson guitars I've been blessed with.

OMG I am looking in a mirror. I too dabble with a couple of guitars, but they are both Taylor's which are absolutely my favorite. Nothing more relaxing than the sweet sound of a good guitar... That is awesome!!!

I enjoy the opportunity to occasionally play and sing some good southern gospel at my church.

 

[NatInPW]

OMG I am looking in a mirror. I too dabble with a couple of guitars

I try to play, but I mostly listen because I'm not that good. I'll never forget the sound of that acoustic that rang like a bell in the 1972 Will The Circle Be Unbroken album - I became a lifelong fan of Merle Travis and Doc Watson on the spot.

 

[DreamboatAnnie]

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement RangerRay!! Wishing you the best! :smile:

 

[papahotel66]

I try to play, but I mostly listen because I'm not that good. I'll never forget the sound of that acoustic that rang like a bell in the 1972 Will The Circle Be Unbroken album - I became a lifelong fan of Merle Travis and Doc Watson on the spot.

1956 Martin D28...So sweet. One day I'm going to hand carry it to Nazareth PA for some TLC. I play bass and some Mandolin in a Bluegrass Band. We were playing 3-4 times a month and actually making a little money doing it until the shutdown. We get to play again April 3 for the first time in over a year. Can't wait. That and the grandkids are my retirement gig here in a year or so. Best to all!

 

[rangerray]

OMG I am looking in a mirror. I too dabble with a couple of guitars, but they are both Taylor's which are absolutely my favorite. Nothing more relaxing than the sweet sound of a good guitar... That is awesome!!!

I enjoy the opportunity to occasionally play and sing some good southern gospel at my church.

This has turned into such an interesting thread. I've spent a lot of time here over the years, but we seldom talk much about the things we're really interested in. I'd think we'd all have much more in common if we did a little more of this.

I have held and traded guitars for most of my life, starting with the one my mom bought me when I was 16. I regret not having more formal training in those early years, but my love of the instrument has persisted in spite of my limited skills. To make a long story short, I was in the right place at the right time to become the owner of a Gibson Doves in Flight acoustic. Also, my wife surprised my with a 1967 Southern Jumbo that once belonged to her dad. I will never be able to demonstrate the full potential of those guitars, but I get hours of enjoyment out of trying. on top of not getting proper instruction early on, I think I've suffered from not narrowing my interest in musical genres. I am all over the map from old country, folk and bluegrass to alternative and rock & roll. I think if I had it all to do over again, I'd have spent my time on bluegrass.

I too have sang in my church, but I'm terribly nervous. I tried an open mic night once at a local place and it was disastrous! The crazy thing is, I WILL try that again someday.

 

[rangerray]

1956 Martin D28...So sweet. One day I'm going to hand carry it to Nazareth PA for some TLC. I play bass and some Mandolin in a Bluegrass Band. We were playing 3-4 times a month and actually making a little money doing it until the shutdown. We get to play again April 3 for the first time in over a year. Can't wait. That and the grandkids are my retirement gig here in a year or so. Best to all!

Wow! What a superb guitar you have. I'm a trader, so I'm not going to discount the idea that I may someday own one. Perhaps, when I tire of motorcycling (or buying parts for a Jeep), I'll put those funds into another guitar.

I am absolutely envious of you having a bluegrass gig. Bluegrass really thrills my soul. I can't play it well enough to be in a band, especially the quick paced numbers, but I plan to work a little harder on what I do know.

Congratulations to you for already having this retirement gig planned out!

 

[slayer72]

I kept collecting guitars till I realized its me not the guitar I'm playing, I have about ten in the house now. I have a 20 year old Yamaha motorcycle that I'm debating getting out today for a ride in the sun, and I'm also on the path to retiring at the end of the year.