Bringing the Voyage to an End
Once again I went to bed exhausted and woke at 1 in the morning wide awake with my thoughts racing on different things. So let me bring all this to an end. In my mind I have millions and millions to spare and decided to bring the whole TSP Site on a World Wide Voyage. I bought a Cruise Ship - a big one that was one of the best ever made.
DennisFAA - you would be the chief Moderator, the first in command right after me. I sense a loyality in you that I could count on and I think you have a way with people that would make the cruise the best for all. You also strike me as one who would stand your ground and do the right thing to make sure everything goes smoothly. So when Kar Crazy has one to many drinks, I would expect you (Wind Hunter) and my other Moderators to handle it wisely and not beat around the bush. Since you are the Chief Moderator you have the best place (next to my cabin) - and the cabin on the other end. Your suite is the most elaborately decorated - lots of inlaid gold throughout the walls and trim. You pretty much leave your blinds open because you want everyone to look in - you enjoy their expressions. You have the best of everything - bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room and so forth. Your suite, along with Mamikin's, Tom's, and Griffin's form a square with your own private pool in the center. You will have a switch that bars the others access to the pool so that you (and yours) have it yourselves anytime you want it up to an hour. The others could make similar arrangements with each other - but you decide with the flip of a switch.
On the other end of the ship is another cabin similar to mine. GGal and her party would stay there. This would be like a Presidential Suite x 100 with every luxury imaginable. You have your own private spa and your views are second to only the Master Cabin. I know you may not have many years left to enjoy your sight so this will flood your memories forever and ever with the most beautiful views inside and out. You would always be first on the tours of our various destinations throughout the world. You and Mamikin would help Cornellia to have the best time of her life and you would collectively come up with ideas for the whole crowd to enjoy.
Paladin - you would also be a Moderator - on the next level. I feel like you are warm and sensitive, with good understanding and would work very well with the crowd. You (and yours) would have the most plush suite on that level, but all the suites on the first level are exceptionally nice. In the center is a larger room that would serve as the "Spiritual Retreat" - mainly under Sky Pilot who would conduct regular meetings for Marriage Enrichment, In depth Bible Studies, Vesper Services, Prayer Gatherings and so forth. This would take priority in terms of advertisement.
On the other side of the 'Spiritual Retreat' room is another large room where we would hold regular meetings. Fog Horn, I would have you help with the arrangements of various lectures and meetings. James (the TSP Moderator) would give us a history of the TSP Board, how it's arranged and what is happening. Cowboy would tell us about the money that's moving - give us an idea of how big the TSP really is. Birchtree would give his presentations so we could better understand the importance of long term investments and help the ones (like me) who have weaker stomachs. Griffin would give his presentations on the economy; as would Ebb, Dr. F, Trader Fred, Uptrend, and others. We have a lot of very knowledgeable individuals - and the number grows daily - so Fog Horn would help to filter the diamonds out for the rest of us to enjoy. We would also have open discussions and visit with one another throughout the ship. I would try to get Tom and the Moderators to each give a little talk (ONE TIME PRESENTATION - FOR EVERYONE) so everyone could know who they are and a little about them. But this cruise is largely for them to relax and enjoy and therefore I would limit their activities.
The suites on this level would be for the TSP Moderators, the Speakers listed; Fog Horn and others.
Next level down is still very nice - Fog Sailing you are the Moderator for this level. There are probably a hundred who read my thread and enjoy it (hopefully) but never say a word. So my appologies to all of you - but Christopher and the many others who did post a word of kindness will occupy these rooms.
Next level down is 12% as the Moderator. Please don't think of this as a "so so level" - nothing could be further from the truth. This level has a lot of the rooms specifically designed for dances and celebrations. This is largely "the FUN PLACE" and that's why 12% is there - because he knows how to keep things moving, fun, and stimulating.
Our Pilot would have the best room on the next level down and the Helicopter would be ready 24/7 for any unexpected event. The chefs and other top staff would also be on this level and then the rooms would go to various TSP Site members.
So that's pretty much been the plan throughout. The more I get to know you, the more I come up with a collective plan where we can all enjoy each other. I also think of hundreds of places scattered throughout the world where our ship would stop and we could spend up to a week on various tours to really take the world in. I usually project this event to take place in 8 to 10 years; to really have every destination planned with timing and tours. But I have no idea who will be around at that time and what the health of current members would be like. So I decided to wrap it all up and let you know what I had in mind while everyone is as they are.
ok - now for a little more sleep
and that's a little embarrassing. It is a game I'm still learning but one I am more and move convinced is better off played with longer range goals; as the drive for quick gains and avoiding losses causes you to shift so often - you rarely come out ahead. At least by my example I'm in G when I should be in C/S/I (or vise versa) - and too often I run to G to keep my gains and subsequently miss another 2 or 3%. 
