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Good Morning BB,
This post is on topic, but it also will be deleted as it won't contain any negative bantering about Savi or the Texas crew.
As you already know, I'm meeting with SAVI again but probably won't be able to post anything. My last four posts here were deleted. Even though I have asked politely for a reason why they are being deleted, I have no response.
I'll post here to let everyone know that I did in fact finally make it again to Savi, and if anyone wants to know anything about the visit you can PM me.
Chili Cook-Off
Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park . Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield , IL.
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3."
Here are the scorecard notes from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could
remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the
flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken
seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what
I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh*t-faced from all of the beer.
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. woman is starting to look HOT .... just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
CHILI # 5 - LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw them!
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about judge number 3. He appears to be a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing. It's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report
Hello David and All,
I'm getting an oil change here at EZ Lube, and they have a signal. The workers here want to know if we have an oil trader on board. They have a few quarts of old oil that they would like to trade for some new oil.
No where's that Oil Trader when you need him? Oh yeah, he only shows up when the stock is weak. I forgot.
Well, that would depend entirely if one could read in the first place. The research study obviously didn't include government workers. Any correct or incorrect order of letters or numbers wouldn't be evident to them in the first place because most of them wouldn't know what letter comes first or last.
But it is a pretty incredible study. I was able to read it as fast and easily as correct spelling.
I'm actually at work completing the last of four estimates for major stone veneer stones on three hotels and one three story commercial office building. I take a quick peek at the laptop every once in awhile, but it's pretty dead out there tonight.
Anyway, have a good night! Back to work.
Yes, I just read that. Very good. Looks like we are the only ones awake and reading.
Other than the US Armed Forces, the best forces in the world, the rest of the government "workers?".....well you already know my opinion.
A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 1000 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 1000 points, you get in."
"Okay," the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter, "that's worth three points!"
"Three points?" he says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service."
"Terrific!" says St. Peter, "that's certainly worth a point."
"One point? Golly. How about this: I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," he says.
"TWO POINTS!!" the man cries, "At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the grace of God!"
"994 points! Come on in!"
It was actually four months, but who's really counting.I can't speak for PatD, but I have been very busy balancing my time between my business and personal problems. Mostly I have not been able to visit Savi due to the severity of my mother's health, my grandmother's dimensia, and also having to care for my semi-disabled brother. Most of you already know that though, but I guess you must have missed those posts.
Then and Now
What a difference 30 years can make:
Then: Long hair.
Now: Longing for hair.
Then: Keg
Now: EKG.
Then: Acid rock
Now: Acid reflux.
Then: Moving to California because it's cool.
Now: Moving to California because it's hot.
Then: The perfect high
Now: The perfect high yield mutual fund
Then: Watching John Glenn's historic flight with your parents.
Now: Watching John Glenn's historic flight with your kids.
Then: Trying to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor.
Now: Trying not to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor.
Then: Seeds and stems.
Now: Roughage.
Then: Popping pills, smoking joints.
Now: Popping joints.
Then: Our president's struggle with Fidel.
Now: Our president's struggle with fidelity.
Then: Paar.
Now: AARP.
Then: Being caught with Hustler magazine.
Now: Being caught by Hustler magazine.
Then: Killer weed.
Now: Weed killer.
Then: Hoping for a BMW.
Now: Hoping for a BM.
Then: The Grateful Dead.
Now: Dr. Kevorkian.
Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint.
Now: Getting a new hip joint.
Then: Growing pot
Now: Growing pot belly
Then: Rolling Stones
Now: Kidney stones
Then: Being called into the principal's office
Now: Calling the principal's office
Then: Peace sign
Now: Mercedes logo
Then: Parents begging you to get your hair cut
Now: Children begging you to get their heads shaved
Then: Taking acid
Now: Taking antacid
Then: Passing the driver's test
Now: Passing the vision test
Then: "Whatever"
Now: "Depends"
You are correct DFW. The story isn't done yet, no matter how much the trash talk about the Texas Crew on the board here. The fat lady is tuning up.
Hey Z!
Are you finished with school now?
You are absolutely correct. The numbers are in the Billions! 60-70% of the voting public are against the illegal takeover of Calif and other border states, but the politicians (most anyway) have their heads where the sun doesn't shine.
I've got to hit it big with CDCH and MDMN so I can get idiot proof!
It's the same up in Canada? I thought only the States where being destroyed by the liberals here. Sorry to hear that's the same up there.
Of course, if we make our students learn english, math, and writing, it's considered a violation of their rights. If they aren't offered such mind-stimulating classes, such as Tiddly-Winks or Go Fish, their parents are in an uproar.
It's really not very surprising how many young men come looking for work who can't speak proper english nor read and write very well. Oh well, that's what happens when the government sticks its hands in every facet of our lives.
It'll get a lot worse before it gets better down here.
Hillbilly Vasectomy
After their 11th child, an Alabama couple decided that
was enough as they could not afford a larger bed.
So the husband went to his veterinarian and told him
that he and his
cousin did not want to have any more children.
The doctor told him that there was a procedure called
a vasectomy that
could fix the problem but was very expensive. "A less
costly alternative," said the doctor, "is to go home,
get a cherry bomb, (fireworks are legal in Alabama)
light it, put it in a beer can, then hold the can up
to your ear and count to 10."
The Alabamian said to the doctor, "I may not be the
sharpest tool in the shed but I don't see how putting
a cherry bomb in a beer can next to my ear is going to
help me.
"Trust me," said the doctor.
So the man went home, lit a cherry bomb and put it in
a beer can. He held the can up to his ear and began to
count....
"1"
"2"
"3"
"4"
"5"
At which point he paused, placed the beer can between
his thighs and resumed counting on his other hand.
This procedure also works in Tennessee, Kentucky,
Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, West Virginia and
some parts of Texas.
MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A WOMAN.....
On a transatlantic flight, a plane passes through a severe storm. The turbulence is awful, and things go from bad to worse when one wing is struck by lightning. One woman in particular loses it.
Screaming, she stands up in the front of the plane. "I'm too young to die," she wails. Then she yells, "Well, if I'm going to die, I want my last minutes on earth to be memorable! Is there anyone on this plane who can make me feel like a WOMAN?"
For a moment there is silence. Everyone has forgotten their own peril. They all stare, riveted, at the desperate woman in the front of the plane.
Then a man from Texas stands up in the rear of the plane. He is handsome: tall, well built, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. He starts to walk slowly up the aisle, unbuttoning his shirt.
.................................One button at a time......
............................No one moves.................
.......................He removes his shirt................
.................Muscles ripple across his chest..........
.............She gasps....................................
........He whispers,.....................................
"Iron this...and then get me a beer."
I had to post this here for Eatyourshorts. He understands fully.
THE EVOLUTION OF MATH IN CALIFORNIA
Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonald's for
$3.58. The counter girl took my $4.00 and I pulled 8 cents
from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the
nickel and 3 pennies. While looking at the screen on her
register, I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just
give me two quarters, but when I tried to explain the
transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell
you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the
1950s:
Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost
of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1960
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost
of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost
of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
Teaching Math In 1980
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of
production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your assignment:
Underline the number 20.
Teaching Math In 1990
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is
selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of
animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so
he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of
making a living?
Topic for class participation after answering the question: How
did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their
homes? (There are no wrong answers.)
Teaching Math In California In 2006
Un ranchero vende una carretera de madera para $100. El
cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede
comprar?
Courtesy of jrdig.
The Atheist and the Bear
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the "accident of evolution" had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself.
As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing. He ran even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes.
He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.
At that instant the Atheist cried out "Oh my God!...."
Time stopped.
The bear froze.
The forest was silent.
Even the river stopped moving.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky, "You deny my existence for all of these years; teach others I don't exist; and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"
The atheist looked directly into the light "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as Christian now, but perhaps could you make the bear a Christian?" "Very well," said the voice. The light went out.
The river ran again.
And the sounds of the forest resumed.
And then the bear dropped his right paw ...
brought both paws together... bowed his head and spoke:
"Lord, for this food which I am about
to receive, I am truly thankful
The Atheist and the Bear
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the "accident of evolution" had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself.
As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing. He ran even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes.
He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.
At that instant the Atheist cried out "Oh my God!...."
Time stopped.
The bear froze.
The forest was silent.
Even the river stopped moving.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky, "You deny my existence for all of these years; teach others I don't exist; and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"
The atheist looked directly into the light "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as Christian now, but perhaps could you make the bear a Christian?" "Very well," said the voice. The light went out.
The river ran again.
And the sounds of the forest resumed.
And then the bear dropped his right paw ...
brought both paws together... bowed his head and spoke:
"Lord, for this food which I am about
to receive, I am truly thankful
My parents were German. They came over in 1951 to Canada because they weren't allowed to immigrate to the US after WWII. When immigration opened to them, they came down to Calif. in 1956. No, I was a Canadian citizen. But after my parents passed the necessary waiting period (doing immigration legally!) we were all naturalized in 1961. I've been a US citizen since then.
My dad never forgot what it means to be an American. He frequently said "God Bless America and what she stands for." He left us last July, but I'll never forget how he spoke of the greatest country in the world! Although nowadays, many are bringing us down from the inside. A sad state of affairs and very different from many years back.
You can find it here. Just go to Clayton's Corner
www.novakcapital.com
Thanks for the lesson. I suppose me having been born in Canada, I should have known this. I guess I just moved away to early. I was only 4 years old when me parents moved us down to So Cal.
I am coming back for a visit in October. My wife and I have planned a 10 day trip to Vancouver. Should be fun.
Well, hopefully you'll have something else to celebrate this week. GBDX!
What's the holiday up there?
34/54,
I've always meant to ask you, what is 34/54? It's got to be obvious, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Sorry.
Hi David,
Hope you're having a great weekend. I, personally, can't wait for it to be over. You know what I mean!
I read the same from Clayton about an hour ago. Seems the story is catching on rapidly now.
I would suggest you add more then. But that's only what I would do. I think we have two real home runs with those two.
Yes Sir,
Waiting patiently, and hoping to join the 7 figure investment club very shortly!
Passed my time today completing 11 estimates all for commercial bldgs. What a fun way to spend a Saturday, but I have to keep the money machine rolling! Have to feed my "penny" habit. :)
Excellent post Titan,
You are reading the situation very well. I have shared PMs with Davidam virtually every day for a few days, and this action is exactly what we felt was going to come. We didn't know exactly when, but it appears we are now there. Monday - Wednesday should be very interesting indeed.
O.T. GRANDMA IN COURT
Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand.
He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?" She again replied, " Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him." The defense attorney almost died.
The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet
voice, said, "If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you to the electric chair."
Welcome Back TAKI! It's almost party time!
Your On! I'll take that bet, and yes, I hope you lose! :)
Taki...I agree strongly with Davidam in asking you to start posting again.
I personally would like to see you posting again. I also speak for quite a few other members and investors.
I haven't gone back to read why you chose not to post anymore, but I understand it was because some knucklehead(s) attacked you on the board. Believe me, I know exactly what that's like. I used to share alot of DD about visits to the companies that I invested in. They tend to shoot the messenger on these boards.
Come on back, NOW PLEASE!!
I would suggest you invest in CDCH and/or MDMN
Thank you Breakthebank!!
Ah yes! Refreshing to see someone else who thinks the last few days were bullish. I don't know what the crying was about today, but I can't wait for next week!!
Davidam! Thank you for all your work. RonnieD! Thank you too!
My protfolio is way up over the last week with GBDX, so yes, I will have a great weekend! I especially can't ignore what happened the last two days. She was up both days. How can I ignore that.
You have a great weekend too. Thanks!
Hey David! If GBDX does a 10 bagger like AXGC has done, who can complain if it takes another month or two. Oh wait! I already know the answer. All the geniuses who claim they can make a 100% return everyday if they weren't in this one.
Laughable! But good entertainment.
I might be blind, dude, but my Scottrade account shows GBDX up a little for the day. What the heck are you crying about today?
I think he might mean that maybe buying will come in big time the last 30 minutes for those who might not want to be out overnight.
Congratulations!
Are you wearing one ring or two?
Our first SAR dot in over one month. Might trigger a few buyers shortly.