[The Kraken]

Guy was a staple for some time

Conspiracy theorist 2.0

Made the bold prediction that the DJIA would absolutely, positively, NEVER reach 17,000

I think it hit 17,000 about 45 days after his declaration

Anyways, haven't seen him around lately, what's he doing?

[DiggityDaggityDo]

He gave you a point.

[The Kraken]

That sneaky fukker

Get in here sour, where have you been pal

[The Kraken]

Sour you have internet friends thet keep tabs on you, need you to check in occasionally

[Russian Rocket]

I'm also wondering about my good pal Dirty Sanchez...wtf happened to him?

[sourtwist]

Lol, been laying low. Lot going on in my life, and to be honest, the forum hasn't been very interesting lately.

I got into a bit of a funk for a while, and was paying too much attention to things that are simply out of my control. I've been doing some other things to keep occupied, and work has been taking its toll on me.

I was wrong about the market, but wouldn't touch it with your money let alone mine. We live in a world of corruption and lies, and the market is full of both. I've been wrong about many things in life, but I have been right about more.

I'm a realist, not a conspiracy theorist. I refuse to be lied to, and will question everything, especially authority. I will admit though, I felt trapped by negative thoughts for a period of time, and even felt like the world was going end. I think I dug too deep and researched things that I was not ready to know, and most people shouldn't. I've gone back to being a sheep like everyone else, and I have been sleeping much better.

I told you a few months ago that I have a newborn on the way, and it's now only two weeks away, so a lot of my focus and time has been going toward savings and preparation.

Hope all is good with you Kraken.

[sourtwist]

I'm also wondering about my good pal Dirty Sanchez...wtf happened to him?

What's up rocket? Nice to see you back.

[grease lightnin]

Sour, when you got kids, hoping for the best is the way to go

[Chi_archie]

sourtwist, keepin it real

[sourtwist]

Sour, when you got kids, hoping for the best is the way to go

Agree.... My daughter turned 8 a few months ago, and there were times that I would just hug her long enough for her to ask me if I am ok. The negative thoughts I have of the world, and the fear of not being able to protect her from anything and everything that comes her way became a fear that took a lot for me to push aside. I am trying to have a new attitude, a more positive one. You are absolutely right about hoping for the best.

[Russian Rocket]

What's up rocket? Nice to see you back.

Twister good to see you, bud

I'm happy to see you're staying busy with your lady!

This forum ain't going anywhere...spend the time with your wife & child...and then when you're ready, come back with some winners, pal.


Cheers!

[scumbag]

alex jones had him shook.

[sourtwist]

Fukk u scumbag. You know nothing as usual.

[seaborneq]

Agree.... My daughter turned 8 a few months ago, and there were times that I would just hug her long enough for her to ask me if I am ok. The negative thoughts I have of the world, and the fear of not being able to protect her from anything and everything that comes her way became a fear that took a lot for me to push aside. I am trying to have a new attitude, a more positive one. You are absolutely right about hoping for the best.

Don't fight your thoughts. Listen to them. Hang in and hold on.

[The Kraken]

Good to hear from you sour

You can make a difference and because some things are out of your control doesn't mean you can't influence them, it just takes thought, creativity and work.

And not everything is out of yourcontrol. Control what you can, influence the rest and hope for the best in all of it.

You're a Good peep Sour

[Goat Milk]

What are some tactics for remaining optimistic?

Gamblers are usually skeptical, sometimes cynical.

Having a strong sense of intuition is a great thing, but sometimes it can make you seem like a pessimist

[The Kraken]

Optimism is a choice, like your mood

It's not easy to stay positive and/or optimistic, it takes work. It's a lot easier to be cynical or carmudgenous.

But we control how we view the world, our circumstances, regardless of what has happened to us, we choose our reaction.

It's easy to be cynical and to think the world is going to shit, and sit idly by on the sidelines as the game goes on. I get it, been there done that.

But it's a river of deceit.

Understand it's your choice to be optimistic, or cynical, either way you choose. One is easy, the other isn't. One offers rewards, the other doesn't.

Choices, it's 90% of life

[The Kraken]

Lol, been laying low. Lot going on in my life, and to be honest, the forum hasn't been very interesting lately.

I got into a bit of a funk for a while, and was paying too much attention to things that are simply out of my control. I've been doing some other things to keep occupied, and work has been taking its toll on me.

I was wrong about the market, but wouldn't touch it with your money let alone mine. We live in a world of corruption and lies, and the market is full of both. I've been wrong about many things in life, but I have been right about more.

I'm a realist, not a conspiracy theorist. I refuse to be lied to, and will question everything, especially authority. I will admit though, I felt trapped by negative thoughts for a period of time, and even felt like the world was going end. I think I dug too deep and researched things that I was not ready to know, and most people shouldn't. I've gone back to being a sheep like everyone else, and I have been sleeping much better.

I told you a few months ago that I have a newborn on the way, and it's now only two weeks away, so a lot of my focus and time has been going toward savings and preparation.

Hope all is good with you Kraken.

And congrats again on the newborn. We're not far behind

[jjgold]

He is around

Good man

[sourtwist]

Optimism is a choice, like your mood

It's not easy to stay positive and/or optimistic, it takes work. It's a lot easier to be cynical or carmudgenous.

But we control how we view the world, our circumstances, regardless of what has happened to us, we choose our reaction.

It's easy to be cynical and to think the world is going to shit, and sit idly by on the sidelines as the game goes on. I get it, been there done that.

But it's a river of deceit.

Understand it's your choice to be optimistic, or cynical, either way you choose. One is easy, the other isn't. One offers rewards, the other doesn't.

Choices, it's 90% of life

Very good post, and congrats to you also. There's nothing like it, and I can't wait. I'm at the doctor now, and this should be our last appt until he's born. The kid has a dozen pairs of Jordans ready to rock.

[sourtwist]

He is around

Good man

In keeping an eye on you

[sourtwist]

What are some tactics for remaining optimistic?

Gamblers are usually skeptical, sometimes cynical.

Having a strong sense of intuition is a great thing, but sometimes it can make you seem like a pessimist

When you've lived through difficult times, and made things even more difficult for yourself by bad decisions, like I have, it makes it very hard to stay positive and optimistic all the time. If ever. Kraken's response is spot on.

[jjgold]

Stock market for suckers
Only insiders win

Sourhead give us an NBA winner

[Da Manster!]

sour,
hope life is treating you good...seems like you got your shit together!....good luck on your wagers if you are still gambling and feel free to post your plays on my thread if you like!...

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"...Joshua 24:15

[sourtwist]

sour,
hope life is treating you good...seems like you got your shit together!....good luck on your wagers if you are still gambling and feel free to post your plays on my thread if you like!...

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"...Joshua 24:15

Manster, classy as always. Thank you very much, and hope you kill the books.

[zizoudane10]

It's funny; while I often think sours claims are totally idiotic and we often agree to disagree, I'd gladly get a beer with him. Very good guy in my book, despite our disagreeing on various topics.

[sourtwist]

It's funny; while I often think sours claims are totally idiotic and we often agree to disagree, I'd gladly get a beer with him. Very good guy in my book, despite our disagreeing on various topics.

Some of the people I respect the most are the ones who I have the most disagreements with. Showing that you are strong enough to have an opinion and not care what others think shows character, and some of the most important things in life that I have learned came from unexpected places.

Aside from that, I'm at millers ale house right now having a few beers, and getting the day started early. Steve Matz used to come in a small pizzeria that I no longer own when he first got drafted, and I decided that I am going to be a Mets fan for the world series. My Yankees showed their age this year, and Matz is giving me a reason to cheer them on.

I'll have a beer with anyone, and I'm actually a pretty fun person to be around IRL. Thanks for the kind words.

[zizoudane10]

Some of the people I respect the most are the ones who I have the most disagreements with. Showing that you are strong enough to have an opinion and not care what others think shows character, and some of the most important things in life that I have learned came from unexpected places.

Aside from that, I'm at millers ale house right now having a few beers, and getting the day started early. Steve Matz used to come in a small pizzeria that I no longer own when he first got drafted, and I decided that I am going to be a Mets fan for the world series. My Yankees showed their age this year, and Matz is giving me a reason to cheer them on.

I'll have a beer with anyone, and I'm actually a pretty fun person to be around IRL. Thanks for the kind words.

Absolutely sure about that, that's why I said it pal
Enjoy your early beer(s)!

[MoeSedway]

Some of the people I respect the most are the ones who I have the most disagreements with. Showing that you are strong enough to have an opinion and not care what others think shows character, and some of the most important things in life that I have learned came from unexpected places.

Aside from that, I'm at millers ale house right now having a few beers, and getting the day started early. Steve Matz used to come in a small pizzeria that I no longer own when he first got drafted, and I decided that I am going to be a Mets fan for the world series. My Yankees showed their age this year, and Matz is giving me a reason to cheer them on.

I'll have a beer with anyone, and I'm actually a pretty fun person to be around IRL. Thanks for the kind words.

Miller's Al House

Great setup for watching games and the boneless wings are pretty money.

[sourtwist]

Miller's Al House

Great setup for watching games and the boneless wings are pretty money.

Zingers, never come here for anything different. I lived in Florida, Boynton beach for a year, about 12 years ago and was a waiter for a while there. I'm happy to see they made their way to NY a few years back.

[jjgold]

Sourball I would never hang out with you

Not My type man

I think your an emotional wreck

[zizoudane10]

Sourball I would never hang out with you

Not My type man

I think your an emotional wreck

jj, you would fondle a dead raccoon for all we know. You can't have a "type of man" while busy working the glory holes.

[sourtwist]

Sourball I would never hang out with you

Not My type man

I think your an emotional wreck

I still love you

[sourtwist]

jj, you would fondle a dead raccoon for all we know. You can't have a "type of man" while busy working the glory holes.

Lol

[brainfreeze]

Congrats on the boy,

proverbs

“Children's children are
the crown of old men; and the glory of children are
their fathers.”