The New Board=Free Pancake Breakfast

[john_new]

I have some nasty losses over the last few years and do not have much in the markets at all....just a little to keep it interesting...got burned on some chinese plays. Real estate in vegas is down 66% over its highs and still dropping. Folks with cash are buying on short sales and should make out well over time. Buyers who have to finance are facing long bank decisions and delays. To me, I can not remember many times worse than these with no magic bullet out for the economy, jobs or houses. I find politicians on both sides equally unappealing. good to hear from you Shmo!!