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I'm sure if we could read the document in it's entirety then Cowboy could probably respond...
jmo
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I think we need an official ruling.
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True to my word LG, still here with you, still holding & still absolutely luvin' CDIV as one of my Long Term investments. jmo
Go Go Go CDIV!!!!
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Thank you LG.
I've done my DD in earnest and I agree 2011 will be a Great New Year for CDIV investors!!!
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Hey there LG. Merry Xmas to you & your family Sir.
Yes, the Time is getting closer.... those that have been quietly accumulating & holding will be rewarded by their patience!!
jmo
GO CDIV!!
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And hit for 30K mmmm someone wants shares lol Cowboy???
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Low volume this morning, down 20%. good time to buy a few shares don't you think?
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LOL tried that but it got deleted
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Oh how silly of me lol
Good Morning Densters and a very Merry Xmas to you all Ho Ho Ho
LMFAO
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Those that are interested please make sure you are aware of your duties just sayin'
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What's the process of having a mod & his assistants removed?
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Mmmm wonder why CDIV put this in their latest PR
Management reports that in its effort to provide greater transparency, it has done a full audit on all the shares that are issued and outstanding. It was suggested by Cascadia management that investors may wish to notify their brokers and/or their clearing houses to place their stock on a "no loan" list
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Mods can you please update ibox with all the latest GREAT news for CDIV investors TIA
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However saintly??? my dear????? janice I do believe you are flirting with me?
That's disappointing to hear that you're happy to help people out one way but not another.
lol what are you like at extracting teeth?
well we've established that you don't trade pennys lmao so may I ask what trade are you in?????
Geez & I thought I learnt some of the lingo around here derrr
trade as in buying selling or shorting a stock ya know that sort of trade???????
Well I was asking genuinely what trade are you in?????
So seeing that my question to you was off topic on the EIGH board in response to your absurd response saying that E is now in the slave trade. Let me ask you again what trade are you into janice?????
I think you're pushing your luck to be picked up twice, but then as long as you have the Rum....
What's the jail like, soap on a rope?? Anyway if you put a disclaimer that you're on the Rum, surely they would show leniency no?
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Well if it's one thing that I've learnt about you is that you have the patience lol so you'll get there I have no doubt!!
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I say get out the Rum birddd Rum Rum Rum
Wouldn't put it past him lol How you doin post Monkinar birddd
She was being a naughty naughty girl lol
I'll try not to lol but I'll keep my guard up just in case Rosa has any ideas lol
No, but my Hologram has already left lol
Soon I'll be cruising down the River Nile hee hee we're going to have a great time mate thanks. Hopefully we all have a good week here next week & I'm going to try & check in when and if I can
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Yeah good mate, just getting things ready for our trip tomorrow other than that just kicking back & chillin, I'm good at that lol
Hey guys, Mate that's some neat machine you've got there, nice set up indeed!! What's doin?
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mmmm might have to get me some midnight munchies
Welcome back Shootin, hope you're having an ok weekend.
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information overload lol
Yes and why black out parts of the document????
????? So are you saying to untie the money that you have tied up to make more money will give you a monetary time value whilst the money that you haven't tied up which is being used to make more money will give you a monetary time value, so which money has the best time value???
Go CDIV!!!
Interesting how this board mainly focuses/listens to the bad side!! So let's say the SEC does their investigation and EIGH comes out clean???? Always two sides....
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Wow Sir I remember you bragging how you made so much money on CDIV and now you're saying that you are red???? I'm not going to waste my time looking up your thread of posts Sir, too many irregularities with your comments. Hope you enjoy your future trades Sir troodly doo
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Yes well everything sucks around here apparently lol enjoy your weekend mate I've got my own sucking up to do now geez lol
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No Sir My plans have now been changed lol It's lecture time I need my wits about me LMAO So to say the obvious catch ya lata couch potata enjoy your weekend
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I've got the bourbon going
WooHoo You da man