Show-me Account Talk

[Show-me]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...091100188.html

Millions More Thrust Into Poverty

Decade of Headway in Household Income Erased, Census Data Find



By Carol Morello and Dan Keating
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, September 11, 2009

A new comprehensive economic survey shows that the recession has plunged 2.6 million more Americans into poverty, wiped out the household income gains of an entire decade and pushed the number of people without health insurance up to 46.3 million.

much more at link...................

[Birchtree]

I'm sure fortunate not to be part of those statistics - but then again I blaze my own trail. As an investor I'm responsible for myself. From the March lows my large account has made $734K by taking appropriate risks. Life is good and getting better every day thanks to the new bull market.

[caymanbrac12]

Originally Posted by Birchtree

I'm sure fortunate not to be part of those statistics - but then again I blaze my own trail. As an investor I'm responsible for myself. From the March lows my large account has made $734K by taking appropriate risks. Life is good and getting better every day thanks to the new bull market.

It's interesting to hear about what someone thinks "life is good and getting better every day thanks to the new bull market."

Try keeping things in perspective and you actually might see the big picture of where you are relative to other traders/investors. I really didn't want to reply but couldn't help myself.

I think Tom does a great job which I hope is appreciated in his daily summary so I occasionally read the account talk posts.

No offense Birch and I really do hope you are doing well but if you like, email me privately and I will put you in contact with some real money and because of my relationship with them they will talk to you so be careful about tooting your own horn because believe me real money made over a period of time is a relative thing so I wouldn't toot the horn too much because you may have to be let down gently. What you made since the march lows some of the investors who are kind enough to allow me into their investing circles would make your jaw drop. Not bragging or trying to show you up but we are in a different investing environment so it sometimes benefits the investor to keep in mind that you are running that race against yourself which will keep things in perspective for you.

THANKS AGAIN TOM FOR YOUR BOLD AND POIGNANT OBSERVATIONS. YOU DO A GREAT JOB AND I ENJOY READING YOU OBSERVATIONS DAILY.

CAYMAN

[Show-me]

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/album.php?albumid=22

Here is a link to my TSPTalk photo album. This is what has my time occupied the last couple months.

[grandma]

That is quite an addition you've worked on there !!
It is going to be a joy, I know, each time you walk into that section of the house !! Congratulations! - and thanx for sharing the pictures!
When you watch the snow slide right on down past the roof, you will probably be able to tolerate your knees a bit more - maybe even ski down it??

[tsptalk]

Originally Posted by caymanbrac12

THANKS AGAIN TOM FOR YOUR BOLD AND POIGNANT OBSERVATIONS. YOU DO A GREAT JOB AND I ENJOY READING YOU OBSERVATIONS DAILY.

Thanks cayman! I always wonder if anybody's reading it, but to hear you enjoy it too, makes my day.

(I hope I was the "Tom" you were talking about).

[tsptalk]

Originally Posted by Show-me

Here is a link to my TSPTalk photo album. This is what has my time occupied the last couple months.

Wow, that's quite a project. I'm tired just looking at it. I'm sure it will turn out great. Don't work too hard, though.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Show-me

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/album.php?albumid=22

Here is a link to my TSPTalk photo album. This is what has my time occupied the last couple months.

Very impressive Show-me. That's one thing I wouldn't want to do ever again. I worked on a housing crew one summer after HS and it was hard as heck on a 18 yo, no way I'd attempt it now.

You Da Man!

CB

[mikeaer]

Originally Posted by Show-me

Very informative Show-me
Keep up the good posts
Thank you - mikeaer

[Show-me]

Mike,

I'm happy to pass it along and welcome.

[Show-me]

caymanbrac12,

Good to see you around.

Tom,

I agree completely with cayman, I read your comments every morning. It is my first read of each morning. You're number one at my house Tom!

[Show-me]

Thanks everyone the house is a labor of love and worth it more with the expanding clan.