leekramer, well said!funny yet prescient. perhaps i feel that way because it replicates my own approach to a large degree. i set paramaters each nite representing the extremes of both sides of a particular issue and/or index and trade from each side accordingly. nirvana for me is a gap, crap and another attempt at a run or the converse where i can play'em from both sides during the same session. i also as a rule go flat nitely but, on occasion, have violated that principal; often to my own regret. anyway, enjoy your posts. Best! LEON