Alon USA Partners, LP (ALDW)

[jugs]

Wonderful! I've been thinking you're not as confident as I could wish due to the NTI debacle. We were all hurt by that, understandably. Even I was, financially, as I'd scored hugely until things collapsed and suddenly my fountain of prosperity was killed off.

The worst part of the process for me lay in my having to change directions, to rewrite a new script and figure out what actors to employ onstage. Whereas I'd held more than 9,000 units of NTI, I had no choice but to liquidate. It was painful from an emotional point of view as it signaled I had to make large moves in responsible fashion to protect my family vested interests.....either that or I'd be labeling myself "idiot." After all, reconnoitering is very much a part of the investing process.

So I'm glad to learn you're not feeling negatively about the DK role revision. I'm not sure where I stand but if there's any change afoot, I hope I'll be nimble and quick enough to stave off potentially crippling losses.

For now we remain glued to the edge of our seats.