Steadygain's Account Talk

[Steadygain]

Mamikin - I'm sorry for such as strong sour tone following a message from you.

I would never think you psychotic or delusional -

Thank you sweety - but that comment was for the ones in need of giving me terrible ratings - who are prone to judge, question, condemn..

I did go back and reread your posts and it starts to make some sense to me. I thank you for taking the time to simplify and try to explain it at my level. You are kind and patient.

I'm honored - thank you. Honestly don't worry if it doesn't make sense - as I just realized how much you would have to be in on that wave lengh of discovery - and seeing these things piece together to really get excited. For me it confirmed a hidden truth - and answered some questions I had long been seeking.

My daughter has ADHD and is currently taking Ritalin. I have seen improvement in her behavior and schoolwork and so has the school, and I would certainly expect an improvement.

but unfortunately I remain locked in battle with my ex-husband over her treatment, because he doesn't want her on it. Say a prayer for me because I am truly fighting evil with him Mamikin - I am so sorry you have to deal with such a battle; it is very unfortunate how the general public sees these disorders - as though we should have been tougher and beat them into shape; or somehow we neglected to do the right things; or leave them alone "and they'll grow out of it" .... never having the slightest clue what is really going on.

I will pray for you - and thank you for being so open and genuine with me. I really appreciate it.

At any rate, bless Cornelia once again, I promise I'll do what I can to keep her happy! - she recommended the 5HTP and I will ask the doctor about it. You never know - but it is highly unlikely it will come close to Ritalin

Please, don't feel that I am asking you for medical advice for my daughter, I don't at all I am just explaining why this is of such interest to me. And that I fully understand - and I can guarantee that Cornellia and I are some of your truest friends, and will remain your friend no matter where we are. Plus, I may be ready for my next nervous breakdown - do you practice anywhere near Denver? Just kidding! Mamikin - please don't ever hesitate to get in touch with either one of us (here or Primate Message). We really think you are one of the very best - being genuine/sweet/sincere/and having such a loving and caring heart is VERY BEAUTIFUL.

At any rate, in addition to caring for my children and working full-time, I start school again next week, so you may not hear from me as frequently. This MB is never closed - so drop by when you can; it's always a pleasure. You make this a very special place.
I am trying to learn another language. With your experience that will come a whole lot easier for you - having mastered another one already. (here we won't mention that Cornellia has mastered many)

That doesn't mean that I'm not on this site IT BETTER NOT - BUSTER reading, trying to decide what to do next with my TSP account. I don't post in the autotracker so you wouldn't know that I went 50 F, 50 G last week, and boy am I glad about that. That is the BEST NEWS immaginable - You are a super genious when it comes to the TSP - that's probably one of the best decisions you could have made!

The economy does not look good, and I can't help but think we are in for more bad times before the market rights itself. I believe that you wrote about that previously. It's crazy - but our beliefs have little to do how the Markets behave - and for many that is very hard to accept. The main thing for now is you were in safety and I'm thrilled you were.

Mamikin

Thank you keeping in touch - and especially being so real.

 

[CorMaGa34]

Thank you keeping in touch - and especially being so real.

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To do this right - I will have to really cover numerous aspects - but I will do my best.

Have a wonderful day!! and thanks for getting in touch.

Hi, Steadygain,

Appreciate your prompt reply. I really do not want to take you away from your duties to elaborate the numerous aspects of the "crossed wiring". I have read enough about the subject to have some very basic information. You must have enough on your plate to just satisfy my curiosity, and fm what we see, your thoroughness, pride in your work and perfectionism will make you use hours and hours trying to explain in layperson terms all you think I should know. I'm very respectful of a profession such as yours, and would feel bad if this takes more of your time than necessary.

Cheers!

Cornellia

 

[Steadygain]

Hi, Steadygain,

Appreciate your prompt reply. I really do not want to take you away from your duties to elaborate the numerous aspects of the "crossed wiring". I have read enough about the subject to have some very basic information. You must have enough on your plate to just satisfy my curiosity, and fm what we see, your thoroughness, pride in your work and perfectionism will make you use hours and hours trying to explain in layperson terms all you think I should know. I'm very respectful of a profession such as yours, and would feel bad if this takes more of your time than necessary.

Cheers!

Cornellia

Thank you!!! That takes such a huge weight off my shoulders - but you know I would have left no rock unturned to discover whatever could be found. Maybe years from now our paths will cross and I could tell you what I know...anyway THANK YOU FOR BEING SO KIND AND THOUGHTFULL - Indeed I could probably sleep the next 2 days.

Your friendship is priceless!

 

[Steadygain]

$145 Billion to be thrown out to the General Public with the thought it will create an extended spending spree that will prevent the economy from plunging into a RECESSION. That means the General Public is pretty stupid - once they start spending they won't know when to stop. BUSH/US Treasury Head/Congress solidly behind it. I do not say this as a politically negative comment - I am simply stating the obvious fact that NO ONE WANTS TO BE IN CHARGE WHEN A MAJOR RECESSION IS TAKING PLACE. The FED will be forced to make some BIG CUTS - even though BEN sees these actions as a further weakness to the economy - and not as a sound solution.

Most of the financial experts and accountants I deal with in real life agree the US Markets and the European Market are way overdue for a significant RECESSION - and all of us see this as a healthy event for the overall economy - and wholly dismiss the here and now mentality that dominates the typical investor mindset.

Anyway - will probably put the other half in G soon.

 

[Steadygain]

Good Mornings Dear Friends,
I'm sure all of you are aware of the MAJOR ECONOMIC NEWS - that Markets around the world are taking RECORD LIKE LOSSES - and now the previous post about the $145 Billion Package is becomming more announced. Those in charge are desperate to turn this around, however, when Major Markets around the world are going down - BECAUSE THEY KNOW THE REALITY OF OUR SITUATION - then there are only 2 ways to respond. 1) As I mentioned in the previous post - put everything in G Fund and as the MARKETS CONTINUE TO PLUNGE you can smile and enjoy the feeling of absolute SAFETY when everyone else is losing (even those in F Fund). 2) Look at is as Dollar Cost Averaging - and know as time continues you will buy more and more shares and someday in the future it will pay off. Now I realize this "Buy and Hold" mentality goes against the gain of many - including me - who feel the first option is the better choice.

I was going to say farewell to everyone today and leave the MB. The main reason is because I felt a friend who has joined us once again and is frequently making himself known - was becomming too much a source of aggravation for me to deal with. Overall I felt he was attacking many of you that are very dear to me and laughing at your pain - and I was convinced the easiest thing to do is walk away and leave it all behind me. Then I saw him as "a God send" - that he was sent as a que - to let me know it is time for me to move on, and I checked my ratings and sure enough he was right. I felt I needed something to let me gauge when I have overdone my stay and decided when my ratings get below a certain point then in essense the crowd has spoken - and I should listen.

But I kept waking throughout the night - thinking about how much many of you mean to me - and so I will fill the next few days letting you know how many of you have touched me and why this site is so incredibly wonderful for me - NO MATTER WHAT THE MARKETS ARE LIKE.

As I mentioned last week - the ones I consider the REAL PROS have already moved to safety - and I will put the remaining in G today.

 

[DrFaustus]

SG - I'm glad you've decided to stick around ... I enjoy reading your posts.

 

[Wildboar53]

I dont know what ratings you might be looking at , but In My Book You Rate Real High.
Hope you stay and continue your discussions with all.

 

[whitemingo]

Steady,

There is no reason to let the remarks of one, cause you to leave the mb. If he makes a comment that I choose not to address, then I just ignore him and go elswhere. I believe that if he wants to prognosticate then he should open his own thread and do so from there. But of course most would not open to read his thoughts. The mb is a better place having you here.

 

[Steadygain]

Wow!! Thank you my dear friends, I'm hard pressed for words because I didn't realize I even had a connection with many of you and so obviously my feeling for the MB in general is even stronger.

Please don't misunderstand - he is everybit as worthy of your friendship as I could ever be; and unfortunately now it looks like I am blaming him (pointing fingers and throwing rocks) - AND THAT IS NOT MY INTENTION AT ALL. Ohh please forgive me for this major oversight. Let me start all over - I have so much on my plate that it is very hard for me to come here and give the quality time that most of you deserve. There are many of you that I admire greatly that have no clue I admire you and many of you that would have to know this. But the patients keep comming and ALL of them need me to stretch my heart and open my life before I can be of any benefit and thus I am like a battery that is draining. If any crisis is identified throughout our Center relating to Mental Health - it is immediately brought to our department for me to address. I work in all the new patients because I seem to have a gift for rapidly connecting with people - putting them at ease - and identifying the problems they're facing and how to best address them. For these new patients I reassure them and explain the underlying basis of their difficulties and all the more explain why the treatment I'm suggesting should provide a noteable relief - and all the more explain "why it is not their fault". I then assign them to a psychiatrist to take over the long term care and often assign them a counselor. I am the one who initiates all medications and so I have to explain how they work and why they should provide the needed therapy - and also list the possible pros and cons of each medication. Occasionally I explain why they don't need treatment - and simply to remember that we are avaiable at any point in the future. I usually see all the psychiatrists' patients - because many come on an urgent basis (or as walk-ins) and so a large number of patients are comfortable with me and know they can see me whenever they want (but I try to discourage this practice because I see so many patients to begin with). In addition I am at the top of various other programs (substance abuse and work therapy programs) and on various committees - so it is not our fellow comrade and friend driving me off - as I decided not to leave. He simply provided an avenue of escape (if I would consider taking a break). But before I go anywhere - (and again I have no intention of leaving - as many of you are simply too close and now a valuable part of my life) - So let me rephrase this - IF SOMETHING WOULD HAPPEN TO ME; FOR INSTANCE I WOULD HAVE A FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE WAY HOME AND I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN I HAVE DECIDED TO TURN MY ATTENTION TO ADDRESSING WHY THIS MESSAGE BOARD IS SO VALUABLE TO ME - WHY I CONSIDER MANY OF YOU AS THE ULTIMATE WINNERS - AND WHY DURING TRYING MARKET TIMES I STILL HAVE PEACE IN MY HEART AND LIFE. Hmmm to counter the NEGATIVE tone that has to be prevelent - I'm going to give many of you something to smile about.

Please know - every message like this usually means I'm multitasking like crazy and getting further behind.

Anyway - be cool everyone - and forget my previous message - I was just rambling .... as I often do.

 

[kar_crazy]

pick up that 5 string and it makes you want to SCREAM hang tough SG

 

[Steadygain]

Are you trying to suggest that the FED will lower rates as much as .75%?

Obviously on the day you asked this question I had no doubt it would be .50% - but as the economy began showing increasing signs of collapse I'm not surprized by the .75%.

Nnutt - this was an amazing post on your part :worried: I guess it verifies the deep trouble we're in and all the more the desperation to do something about it.

It is highly probable this .75% will result in a short lived rally - but I will wait at least another day. At this point the last thing I want is further loss.

 

[Birchtree]

Friend, there must be something terribly wrong with me because I LOVE pain. It's so refreshing to be pummelled on occassion. I've survived another foolish panic market and will be strong waiting for the Phoenix to rise again.

 

[Steadygain]

Friend, there must be something terribly wrong with me because I LOVE pain. It's so refreshing to be pummelled on occassion. I've survived another foolish panic market and will be strong waiting for the Phoenix to rise again.

OK Birch, I'll take a few minutes and start with you. The mighty anchor - the unmovable BIG BROTHER who shows me "ride it out my friend and have no fear because (no matter what) the Markets can never beat you". Birch if you lose $280K in a week - you don't hesitate to make that known HOWEVER from my perspective it clearly shows the 'OCEANONIC ACCOUNT" is a huge sum of money reflecting years and years of sound investments. You are at the top (have been ready for 100K returns in a week) and so it would take a whole lot more than what we've seen over the past 6 months to really do you any harm. You are everything the rest of us are striving for - to have enough of a cushion that nothings matters no matter how terrible it may appear. As you noted - even if we are at the beginning of a MAJOR RECESSION - it is no big deal because in 6/08 or 7/08 we hit the bottom and then it can only go up as we build on a more solid foundation. Now if I had that kind of money I might share a similar view - but I will only have that kind of money by playing the next 8 years (as the preceeding 5). Here you are the ultimate goal in a number of ways. 1) Invest wisely and do your research to find the golden apples - especially when they (the wallflowers as you call them) are at a good price. You are a wealth of information in so many ways - your guidance on how I can avoid being over taxed when I retire - your suggestion to someone else about General Electric (which has long been one of my favorite) and many more. The Perma BULL - Your candid - concise - entertaining - and a joy to be with. Your daughter the Captain seems to share your glow - and it's wonderful how you're there for her.

Anyway - I am not writting these in any particular order - but Birch was probably my first post and he never hesitates to share his point of view.

 

[mamikin]

Wow!! Thank you my dear friends, I'm hard pressed for words because I didn't realize I even had a connection with many of you and so obviously my feeling for the MB in general is even stronger.

Steadygain,

You have a lot of friends on this message board and I believe I speak for many when I say we have enjoyed your wit, kindness, and yes, your quirkiness. Now don't feel compelled to write me a separate post praising me, as you did for Birch, because I already know we are dear friends.

Why not post when you find the time, and don't worry if it isn't everyday? Sounds like your job can be exhausting and based on what I have inferred from your comments here, I have no doubt that patients do ask for you because you take the time to relate to them as individuals. That is really important and you are making a differance everyday - so just post here when you can.

Mamikin

 

[Barnstormer]

But I kept waking throughout the night - thinking about how much many of you mean to me - and so I will fill the next few days letting you know how many of you have touched me and why this site is so incredibly wonderful for me - NO MATTER WHAT THE MARKETS ARE LIKE.

Steadygain, You have moved me to make my first post on the MB. I have only just joined, and have much to learn, and it is obvious to me that I can learn much from you. I have been in a similar situation to yours on another MB (not related to finance). My posts were not 100% correct 100% of the time, and certain individuals took advantage of that fact at my expense. I once considered leaving that MB, and said so publicly. The outcry was overwhelmingly in favor of my staying, so I did. I've never looked back, and now take great pleasure in the many I've helped on that MB since. The others who rejected my opinions are entitled to their own, and I sometimes learn from them, too.

You are a huge asset to this board, and a pleasure to read. If I can see that in my short time here, imagine what your long time friends here must think of you. I look forward to following your progress, should you decide to continue sharing. I'm sure we would lose much more than mere money, in your absence.

 

[Steadygain]

You have a lot of friends on this message board and I believe I speak for many when I say we have enjoyed your wit, kindness, and yes, your quirkiness. Mamikin

Mamikin - the dear one with a heart of gold - very tender, loving, deep and thoughtful. Of course I would have saved you and Cornellia for last - but how can I resist. Very few have touched me more than you - and you inspire me to let my heart run loose and let my mind go freely to places I would never otherwise go. Very few things can beat the beauty of our planet - and here you are one to enjoy getting your hands dirty and tending to fresh produce; I imagine you would be one to thoroughly enjoy the beauty of a sunset - mountain views - and the vast array of beautiful parks and places this world offers. You are deep - with incredible drive to achieve something better - and thus your persuit of language, education - and above all being the best mother you can be and the best friend to those who really find you. Your honestly is wonderful and your willingness to let your mind and life drift to places like the Pink Floyd concert was a giant highlight of my life. I think your thoughtfulness is your best feature - the way you care for Cornellia, me and others is really beautiful. I ache for your daughter - I really do and I hope she gets the treatment she needs. You are dealing with a very difficult situation (and here I mean the lack of understanding from your ex - and I'm really sorry to bring any negative tone to this message - but I honestly don't think he realizes how unfair it is to her). Men (and trust me on this - just ask Cornellia) are often very stupid - they say and do things that are really dumb and are often honestly clueless to their stupidity. OK, having said all that - I think if you told your ex that YOUR DAUGHTER IS REALLY GOING THROUGH A VERY HARD TIME - THAT SHE BLAMES HERSELF FOR BEING MESSED UP AND THINKS EVERYTHING IS HER FAULT - BECAUSE SHE IS FEELING MORE AND MORE SHE DOES NOT NEED MEDICATOIN - AS HER FATHER IS MORE AND MORE CONVINCING HER THAT SHE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO WITHOUT IT - AND SO THE AGONY AND EXTREME DIFFICULTIES SHE FACES WITHOUT IT ARE ALMOST TOO MUCH FOR HER TO BEAR. THE LAST THING SHE WANTS IS TO BE A FAILURE - ESPECIALLY IN HIS EYES. If you go to your ex using this tactic - (tugging at his heartstrings) - then he is way more likely to come around and wake up. Deep down he probably wants the best outcome for her but is just too stupid to see what's he's doing.

Anyway - Mamikin - you will always be at the top (almost very top) in my book.

 

[Steadygain]

OK - I'm #62 now and hopefully will get within the top 10 by 12/31

 

[Steadygain]

TSP Fantasy Land​

Hello and welcome to the magical land of TSP. In today's episode we hear the crowds shouting "over-sold". Over SOLD - and so hoards of people are running to the gates to places their bets. But little do they realize that over the years it has been OVER BOUGHT and in fact that is exactly where things are. And so as the Markets are taking their long overdue plunge to a realistic level - they still have a good ways to go. ​

x + y = z where x is the stimulation package the government is anxious to kick in (hocus pocus) y is the .75% the FED immediately brought in (sort of pulling the rabbit out of the hat).​

z = diaster; economic turmoil; a very unstable situation ​

SOLUTION TO TODAY'S EPISODE - FOR THOSE IN G/F - be right and sit tight. ​

 

[Steadygain]

POOLMAN - you're next.

Maybe a month after Jean returned to PA while I was still stationed in AL - shortly before leaving the service to go to collage - The CARS came out with an album called CANDY 0. A beautiful woman - which is now my atavar - was lying on the hood of a car. When I saw that, I "honestly believed" she had to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Now oddly enough I had turned down at least 5 of the ladies stationed on my base - mainly because I just didn't see any reason for making any attachments when I getting out soon. Plus I guess I held some higher standards which made it pretty hard for most. But when I saw this album - I thought Wow - wouldn't it be great if I could run into her for a short time. Maybe a week or so later ***** came along. A good friend of mine (in my Company) had his sister from N.J. fly down to visit for a little while and I went with him to meet her. Now so help me God - I am telling the truth - when she stepped out of the car and met us at some parking lot SHE LOOKED EXACTLY LIKE THE LADY ON THAT COVER - IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVABLE. Incredibly enough - she and I both just really took to each other - she locked (that is LOCKED not LOOKED)on me and I'm definately locked on her and my friend (her brother) kind of went to the way side. So we just start visiting and are really enjoying each other. Well so we hit it off and by that afternoon we're kissn' and having a great time. And now for you my dear friend - I took her to the pool and she went crazy and man I mean she was beyond anything I could ever imagine. Here I want to STRESS - LET THEM GO WILD AND JUST GO WITH THE FLOW - because they can a thousand times outdo our simple minds. And I mean - I am just totally completely blown away with everything she's doin'. So Mr Poolman - on that day I became convinced that the pool is 26,842 times greater than any bed you could ever find.

And everytime I see your Ativar - that is what comes to mind. This in no way takes from you - I think you're a cool dude; but that will pretty well keep you towards the top.

Tom, and Moderators, don't worry it's going back to Jimi - on Friday.

 

[Steadygain]

50% C Fund (in honor of Birch) and 50% I Fund.

If I lose, so be it, but only risks will get me to the top.