Thread: burrocrat's Account Talk

burros-ark update: well, well, well, what have we here, a monster run-up and free money for all? that was a pretty dang good week all things considered. it seems in these days of instant information overload we quickly get used to the new normal. terrorist attacks are bad but it is good how folks respond, fed gonna raise interest rates is good for the currency and what it supposedly says about the economy, but bad for bonds and slow money/long debt (if it costs you 0.25% more than yesterday you tend to not sit on it as long). even the official calls for tighter monitoring of communications and less freedom of movement among the global population to prevent terroristas is being largely ignored, it seems we will put up with a lot to keep our heads blissfully in the sand. those that were in got a good +3% shot to help with the healing, i ran early to defense, and some bought into the positive wave.

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burros-ark signal: buy. the system will hold its long position, against every fiber of my better judgment, but that is what the tea leaves say. buy. stay long and strong. this is the beginning of the christian birthday party season with lots of corpulent overconsumption and money changing in the retail temples. maybe brick and mortar has a good year with folks getting out in crowded public places in defiance of fear, maybe digital commerce has a good year as we all like convenience and free overnight delivery of instant gratification, and quite frankly i expect we will see big spending as that is what folks do under stress, they shop to bury their troubles. also there is a lot of money out there in a lot of hands, there dognam well better be as we have been giving it away for free for about 7 years now. either way the patterns will get a positive spin because that is what we have media for, to spin things. and lots of folks will be getting cheap tv's, the better to see you with my dear. so go git some, and enjoy it, 'tis the season. buy.

The Ark says buy, JTH says buy, and Fireweather and Macdaddy took the plunge..3 hours to make my decision..

BTW: Those are some good looking boxers..

FS

Thanks for the Ark noahburro. I like the potato thing.

Way back in the day Mom used to serve boiled potatoes instead of mashed. I loved em. Served plain put whatever you wanted on them (that was available) and eat em. Not sure if it was a cultural thing or not mashing them was a shortcut for a mother of six. Even if that was all that was offered they were yummy and I love them that way today.

That memory probably belonged on the patio or my thread.

Thanks again for the ark.

PO

Originally Posted by PessOptimist

Thanks for the Ark noahburro. I like the potato thing.

Way back in the day Mom used to serve boiled potatoes instead of mashed. I loved em. Served plain put whatever you wanted on them (that was available) and eat em. Not sure if it was a cultural thing or not mashing them was a shortcut for a mother of six. Even if that was all that was offered they were yummy and I love them that way today.

That memory probably belonged on the patio or my thread.

Thanks again for the ark.

PO

Boiled potatoes and butter, doesn't get much better than that. Throw in some kielbasa and I'm in heaven.

Originally Posted by Whipsaw

Boiled potatoes and butter, doesn't get much better than that. Throw in some kielbasa and I'm in heaven.

homemade sauerkraut and kielbasa warmed in a skillet for me, with mustard and bread, mmmm, breakfast of champions.

Originally Posted by burrocrat

homemade sauerkraut and kielbasa warmed in a skillet for me, with mustard and bread, mmmm, breakfast of champions.

Don't forget the cold beer!

i just wanted to wish everybody a happy thanksgiving and remind you that eating fish is not the only way you can catch salmonella.

also, it is a good idea to try to to time the turkey to be done at least an hour before the guests arrive so you will have plenty of time to run out for butter, and probably milk too, since it is easy to forget those things and the closest store is likely closed today. and you can forget about the liquor stores being open so just hope somebody brings a bottle of wine for the cook. even if they don't normally drink wine they will appreciate it today.

happy thanksgiving.

Burro, always entertaining to hear dinner etiquette hints from single, elderly-ish, males who lives out in the woods by themselves.

Originally Posted by Dinicti

Burro, always entertaining to hear dinner etiquette hints from single, elderly-ish, males who lives out in the woods by themselves.

and that's just the way i like it.

shoot, i almost forgot, you are supposed to put a cup or two of water or some broth in the bottom of the turkey pan to help keep things moist. don't worry if you don't remember, after about 3 hours the crackling sound from the dried up crust now permanently baked into the roaster will remind you and then you will have to make your gravy from a mix instead. luckily you already ran out for butter and milk. see? there is a method to the madness.

on second thought, don't worry if you mess up, people will get over it. trust me, i've ruined several thanksgiving dinners myself, but only one when i was the host.

I always cook the Turkey Dinner because the wife is Spanish and she would put green olives in everything!