Scary: You're begining to sound like me - pointing out these little coincidences. I did the same several days ago. Vol in INTC is unbelieveable! When KLAC broke 40 I could not resist some Jul 40's and Aug 42.50 calls. I am all done - spent all of my Aug cash to the penny. I can only wait and watch now. Have had to close those INTC puts at a loss - so much for the sure thing writing puts!