Steadygain's Account Talk

[nnuut]

I seconded that EMOTION!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_offujhg_tc

 

[Steadygain]

Time to let it go Rick...And stop beating yourself up..we get it!

Let it go mate..I have and so have the others...I made my peace with Ann and have stopped feeling bitter towards you too for your involvement...

There is absolutely no way I could possibly tell you how much this means to me. (the whole message and everything else)

It wasn't me dredging it up Dennis -- it was her sharing her heart with me and letting me know how 'deeply' she would give anything if I could somehow restore her to 'LADY' - and how much she has longed for that.

If things are good -- she sure didn't know it -- and I'm totally exhausted right now. I was honestly under the impression that I had literally destroyed her -- and ruined EVERYTHING she 100% totally deserves.

She led me to believe that if there was anyway I could totally come clean with everything -- and let her be LADY -- she would extend 'her friendship' again.

So -- I was simply crushed this morning -- because I had no other choice but to believe I totally 'failed'.

The thought of 'others' turned against her -- because of me -- was simply too much for me to handle.

If it's just her - against me - then I'll think about it over the weekend.

The 'TRUTH' is -- everything I could possibly have wanted and strived to accomplish -- YOU showed me 'I succeeded'

I'm too emotional right now man -- I really am -- but THANK YOU !!

I think we should call an end to the whole thing, it's OVER let it go! PLEASE!

I couldn't let it go -- until today Norm. I promise -- but I'm so very grateful I can let it go.

Ohhh man -- I'm ready to crawl in bed and wake up Monday

Thanks everyone -- and have a great weekend

 

[Steel_Magnolia]

...it was her sharing her heart with me and letting me know how 'deeply' she would give anything if I could somehow restore her to 'LADY' - and how much she has longed for that....

I suppose everyone knows that our compatriot Steady has a talent for exaggeration and flair.

I don't share my heart with anyone but Spouse. Steady told me the purpose of his story was to resurrect Lady. I said to Steady that it would be nice to be Lady again because she felt more comfortable than Maggie, but that I thought it couldn't happen.

I am a realist. You can't unspread butter. I won't try. I will, however, be thankful for the comfort of friends and for the compassion of people who have forgiven.

And bottom line is that, whatever name I sign on a post, I am me. So let's leave all this behind and go back to making money.

 

[Steadygain]

So let's leave all this behind

Thank You !!

I guess that's all I can ask

 

[Steadygain]

Well it was one of the best weekends I've had in ages.

To Buster, and everyone esle - Thank You !!


I'm ready to start over -- and leave everything behind; totally.



Best of Luck in the 'Investment World' everyone.


As for TSP - I'd shared my view several months prior about 11,000 being the KEY and anything below - or above it -- was nothing more than volitility until the MARKETS took a solid direction (either way).

My views in TSP (and the C,S,I Funds in particular) don't change from one day to the next (or one week to the next). I tend to look at the overall picture and get the most realistic view I can.

My view is 'unchanged' - and with 'Political Tensions' and 'Global Dynamics' there is substantial uncertainty. The USA will have to do everything possible to spur the Economy (recent stimulus package) and hope for the BEST. The 'political theater' will all the more have to be pushing 'the message' -- 'The population at large' - 'It's time to live for the People' - 'We are making sure Government is 'reduced' and the American People....'

If 'we' can hold -- especially as numerous bombs continue to explode and hold stable until the dusts settles -- then it's possible a BULL MARKET will dominate the next few years.

My 'guess is' - whatever we thought was 'good' will be short lived and the MARKETS will plunge. Here I don't anticapate a 'New Bottom' -- but the same ole -- same ole.

So until the TSP offers another 'option' - I'm content with Capital Preservation.

 

[Steadygain]

A time we would least expect it
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When the Mighty BULL is brought to the gate -- like a race horse

It's at a time we would least expect it.



With that in mind the BULL is probably stronger than it's ever been before and when the gate springs open it will likely take off faster than it's ever gone in the past. Also because his muscles are soooo big and he has been waiting for soooooo long ... he will likely keep running far longer at a super fast speed for a very long time....

Why is this little tid bit important ????

Because -- if anyone hopes to get the Maximum from 'timing' you most certainly want to be fully in -- before the gate springs open and hold on for life.


OK - finished my morning coffee -- and time to get things done.

Have a great day all !!​

 

[Birchtree]

I threw my 20%G I held in reserve under the bus today. It's simply too much money to leave on the table while we experience our current melt up. With the Fed back stop of QE2 there is no sense to fight them - let the bull run. We may eventually get a consolidation because we are over bought but then again we can stay over bought for months going forward - and the consolidation may not be very deep because of those dip buyers wanting some action. I was concentrating on moving up the tracker but now I'll just try and make money and leave my rank to fate.

 

[GUCHI]

I threw my 20%G I held in reserve under the bus today. It's simply too much money to leave on the table while we experience our current melt up.

BT
that melt up, does that include the I fund and will that be stronger or weaker than the other funds? i appreciate your or the MB thoughts on this.

thanks
john

 

[Steadygain]

I was concentrating on moving up the tracker but now I'll just try and make money and leave my rank to fate.

I stopped posting changes to get on the automatic 'delete' line.

When I'm towards the TOP -- I'm way to competitive and the last thing I need is to sound my trumpet (WVa girl taught me that). The bottom is the pits and I haven't even looked in months...

...so it's not for me Birch ..... I'll get dropped by leaving it alone

BT
that melt up, does that include the I fund and will that be stronger or weaker than the other funds? i appreciate your or the MB thoughts on this.

thanks
john

Hi John -- welcome -- and I'm honored for the visit.

Birch is bound to respond -- if he's not writting this minute .....

The I FUND -- will not only grow at a 'Faster Rate' but it's growth will be sustained for a far longer period of time -- once the BULL takes off.

 

[Birchtree]

The I fund is a large cap fund of many international companies - the Bank of Japan may even be taking a positrion in some of the stocks - the I fund is a must own to move forward. I wouldn't worry about the impact of the dollar - it's in a trading range and may actually drift lower over the coming months.

 

[Steadygain]

Well days like this are disappointing -- when things look solid throughout the day and then boom ....


Anyway -- I'm worn out ... need to take a break


Hope all are doing well

 

[Steadygain]

Goodnight to all my kittens

who lost their mittens

wagging their tails behind them :toung::laugh:


That's at least 70% of anyone reading this

 

[JamesE]

Not me, I'll get slaughtered later!

 

[Steadygain]

Not me, I'll get slaughtered later!

No time like the present
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=289875&postcount=56

First - I'm going to start off like I do with everyone else (but since you're new -- you're very lucky in me letting you know that a lot of what I share sounds like an attack against you personally BUT that is ONLY because you don't take the time to challenge me with questions -- that would totally show I stand 100% with you).

Letting you know that largely takes the fun out of everything for me -- but we'll let it slide this One Time.

If we're going to talk about IL politics - then we have to bring in Silverbird because her State is very similar to ours. She's from one of the 'Few whealthier Counties that largely control Virginia' and by far the greater part of the entire State of Virginia has little to no 'input' in comparison.

That is NOT right -- and I don't care what anyone says -- I mean seriously -- the bulk of the State should have a 'right to be equally recognized and served'.

Our great state of Illinois is (and has been functioning) the same way. You have Chicago and the related population -- and then you have the rest of the entire state.

If we're going to address IL politics - then it would have to start there.

Will move on for the greater part of the 'slaughter'

 

[Steadygain]

To insinuate that our (the state of IL) Politics is 'corrupt' is more an insult to the population at large and NOT the fine outstanding representatives that were 'elected by the population' to serve us.

So if there is a 'Fault' it is mainly - the people (and not the few in power).

Again since you're new -- you have to ask the right questions.

The politicians rose to power to serve the people (and not themselves) and it was the 'message they represented' that brought them to power and the population at large was thrilled for their victory.

As for the 13 Billion in Debt -- I honestly (and this is really true) believe the State of Illinois should function more like ME (and my family) and NOT like the USA. That being said -- I wholly believe in 'ZERO DEBT' and I believe they should do everything possible to eleminate it.

That means greatly eliminating or reducing programs and employees - forcing fourloges (sp) and most certainly 'Raising Taxes'. Before any of that it means both a 'Reduction in the Politicians Pay - and a FREEZE in any state (goverment pay) raise (or increase).

The way to take care of things is NOT by ignoring it -- but by dealing with it. Our 'EMBARRASSMENT is the DEBT'

It does NOT embarrass me -- because I have never been in debt.

 

[JamesE]

I've been on the board for a few years now, and have 16 yrs service in the BOP, so I'll dismiss your "new" comments.
I have conservative values, so you and I will never agree so I'll say my short piece and move on.
You say we have "fine outstanding represenatives" when we have former gov Ryan in jail right now, Blago who should be, and may yet go. That's the tip of iceberg here, you know that. IL debt is discussed routinely on national news shows. We don't have enough space here to discuss corrupt politicians in IL.
The only people "thrilled for their victory" were in Chicago and its surrounding counties. That must mean you? Oh yeah, I forgot St. Clair and Sangamon.
You've never been in debt? Well, unlike you, I didn't have anything when I was young. I started working for 50 cents/hr and earned every cent I ever made since, and no, my house isn't yet paid for. I know a lot people who are not as fortunate as myself and don't think for a second I don't thank the Good Lord Jesus Christ every night for my good fortune. Maybe since you have so much money you don't mind more taxes

 

[Steadygain]

I've been on the board for a few years now, and have 16 yrs service in the BOP, so I'll dismiss your "new" comments.

Well it sounds like I did a good job of 'ruffling your features'

My 'New' comment is only relation to you being listed as a 'Starter' here on this site and me trying to be easier on you for that.

I have conservative values, so you and I will never agree so I'll say my short piece and move on.

Here you are making a 'Huge Mistake' by 'judging me' especially in this manner and making such proclamations.

I'd be willing to bet 'my conservative values' are Greater than yours.

If your married - we can start with our wives - our kids - the values that most define how we live day to day.

You say we have "fine outstanding represenatives" when we have former gov Ryan in jail right now, Blago who should be, and may yet go. That's the tip of iceberg here, you know that. IL debt is discussed routinely on national news shows. We don't have enough space here to discuss corrupt politicians in IL.

Now I see why your so fired up -- That is NOT what I am saying at all. You mentioned only Quin -- who was forced in because 'Blago' in reality is a dirtball that was dipped in fresh s**t -- and it got too hard and so they had to kick him out and replace him.

THANKS Man -- I'm glad I made you mad - and you should be mad but NOT at me -- cause my comments are accurate to the tee -- You my friend are reading Things into what I expressed that I did NOT express.

The only people "thrilled for their victory" were in Chicago and its surrounding counties. That must mean you? Oh yeah, I forgot St. Clair and Sangamon.

Thanks so much for making such 'slams' against me -- Seriously -- it kind of makes my day.

Again you are 'reading Things into what I expressed' and my comments are accurate to a tee.

I'm at least 3 hours South of Chicago and am in no way connected to the way things are done there.

I'm also NOT a Liberal

You've never been in debt? Well, unlike you, I didn't have anything when I was young.

Now Tinker Bell - you didn't hear me trying to give a sob story.

Listen to this outlandish judgements you're making against me and how you describe me so domaticly when you know nothing about me.

My father grew up in the poorest conditions of anyone I've known throughout my life. We used only what we needed - no one stretched a dollar further than my folks and I am NOT in debt only because of their example.

I started working for 50 cents/hr and earned every cent I ever made since, and no, my house isn't yet paid for.

Again Tinker Bell - let's spare the theatricals. I mowed lawns and showeled snow - my first real job was pulling weeds for a lady in our neighborhood who said she'd give me $100 dollars at the end of the Summer if I worked 8 hrs daily throughout --- or until I got it totally done. I would split wood and sell cords.

My house isn't paid for -- so why are you spitting on me ??

I know a lot people who are not as fortunate as myself and don't think for a second I don't thank the Good Lord Jesus Christ every night for my good fortune.

Well praise God -- we have way more in common than you realize.

Maybe since you have so much money you don't mind more taxes

Again you are 'reading Things into what I expressed' and my comments are accurate to a tee.

I promise I honestly mean that.

1) I'm NOT saying I have 'so much money' -- am simply saying that I am NOT in Debt ...(other than the Mortgage on my house).

My point is -- unlike the State of Illinois -- I live within my means and therefore I do have more than many (not because I'm RICH) but because of the way my family has lived from the start and up to today.

All of this is in you saying 'I'll get slaughtered later' -- when it comes to 'Politics' I find it incredibly EASY to slaughter people -- because I can represent the most 'undeniable facts' in a manner that makes them READ into my expressions -- EXPRESSIONS I AM NOT MAKING.

I am NOT saying I don't 'mind more taxes' -- I am saying the State of IL should most certainly 'Live and Operate all aspects of their interactions'

EXACTLY as YOU and I live -- and 13 Billion in DEBT -- means they have immensely FAILED

Please Don't accuse me of saying something I am NOT saying. All the more DO NOT 'label' me - or state anything about me (and my views) unless you know the TRUTH.

Ask questions -- until you KNOW exactly where I do stand.

 

[Birchtree]

Steady - I see you've made a new friend.

As winter approaches I'm blessed to be dug in deep into a pile of warm bull manure. I'm snugged in nice and warm up to my chin. Let's keep it moving.

 

[Steadygain]

Steady - I see you've made a new friend.

As winter approaches I'm blessed to be dug in deep into a pile of warm bull manure. I'm snugged in nice and warm up to my chin. Let's keep it moving.

Thanks for stopping by Birch -- that saves me a trip to your place.

Today is Carries' Birthday (18) so I need to go now !!!


I hope he and I do become friends because in 'reality' we have a whole lot in common.

 

[Steadygain]

To insinuate that our (the state of IL) Politics is 'corrupt' is more an insult to the population at large and NOT the fine outstanding representatives that were 'elected by the population' to serve us.

So if there is a 'Fault' it is mainly - the people (and not the few in power).

The politicians rose to power to serve the people (and not themselves) and it was the 'message they represented' that brought them to power and the population at large was thrilled for their victory.

Politics has largely become so 'corrupt' and is so deeply seeped throughout the entire network that it's almost impossible for any of us to expect anything different from anyone that finally rises to power.

The reason why I say it's more of an insult to the population at large and NOT the ones elected to serve us is because:

The CHANGE would have to come from the population at large and it would be essentially impossible without the 'general population' demanding the changes. Women did NOT get the right to vote -- and all the more gain progressive 'equality' because of the politicians and the 'political system' but because the Population forced them to make the changes. The exact same thing is true of the Black Population -- yet neither one still in reality is anywhere near 'equal'. Yet they are lightyears ahead from where they were.

The Politicians are 'experts at working with the System and keeping it 'corrupt' because it's what gives them more perks and power and presteige. That is everything they live for. Perhaps the single greatest aspect by which they fuel 'The System' and make it stronger is their ability to keep everything SECRET.

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What is the basis of this Never Ending Garbage ??

Periodic Elections using pieces of 'Trash' - and here it makes absolutely no difference what party they are from.

We are so deeply grounded in the Belief that an Election conveys a sense of change - a hope of 'restoration' to what is good and decent - a promise of better things to come -- that we continue throwing blind faith in the next person -- rising to power in the exact same System.

We 'The People' fail to realize that the ones rising to Power are 'Politicians'. That the ones we vote for are always viewed as 'Fine Outstanding Representives' - because they are more in touch with us good ole down to earth people; because they represent something new; because they are 'different' from the rest; because they are one of 'us' and when they get to power they will represent the people.

Whatever 'Party' they are from makes 'no difference' because their goal is to get elected and the bottom line is getting the votes.

It is only because the population 'believes' this person or that conveys the hope of being a 'fine outstanding representative' that they win the election.

They are elected to 'serve us' -- but the System caters to them in a way that forces them to give an appearance - lip service without substance.

DEBT rises -- but who cares -- long as I get out before the s**t hits the fan.