My Final Post

[cosmicporch]

Thank you guys for

[IIC]

Thank you guys for being my friends. Maybe someday I will get a stove and oven so I can cook things. Right now all I have is a griddle and little cockpot. I eat a lot of crackers. I like crackers.

Be sure to visit my blog at http://investorsite.tripod.com/blog bookmark it and visit it everyday, ok?

I request that board management remove all posts - especially since I deleted some and deleted the content of many others. (after people have had time to read this one.)



How many times are you gonna quit this forum?...I'll give 5-1 odds that we hear from you again...That is if the world doesn't end by the end of October.

[skiracer]

Thank you guys for being my friends. Maybe someday I will get a stove and oven so I can cook things. Right now all I have is a griddle and little cockpot. I eat a lot of crackers. I like crackers.

Be sure to visit my blog at http://investorsite.tripod.com/blog bookmark it and visit it everyday, ok?

I request that board management remove all posts - especially since I deleted some and deleted the content of many others. (after people have had time to read this one.)

Cosmic,
What is going on in your head. Why would you want to leave, in your own words, your friends. You should just spit it all out right here and get it off your chest. When you finally make a few friends that listen to what you've got to say you should treasure them rather than leave them. You seem to me to be very impulsive and that for whatever reasons you get a whim in your head and act on it without giving it close thought. You really have to get a grip on that specific way of thinking and acting and try to change it for your own benefit. We all act impulsively to a degree. Try to curb those feelings when they get into your head. I'm sure you know the ones I'm talking about and don't let them get the best of you.
I went to your blog and read your latest post. I was curious how you can spend money investing in stocks and yet have a problem with your mom about such a small amount of money as $10 dollars.
Anyway I wish you the best of luck whichever way this goes and would ask you to change your mind and stay here where it is safe and you have some friends.
I do have one rather personal question for you. Have you been doing alot of chemical drugs, in the past or in the present, such as acid or crystal meth. Stay away from that stuff.
By the way what is a "cockpot". Put some peanut butter and jelly on them crackers with a glass of cold milk.

[skiracer]

How many times are you gonna quit this forum?...I'll give 5-1 odds that we hear from you again...That is if the world doesn't end by the end of October.

There might be more to that than you think. I heard sometime within the last few days that some astronomer has found a rather large comet or asteroid that is on course to hit the earth. I wasn't listening at first and by the time it caught my full attention I wasn't able to get it all. Anyone else hear anything about this?

[IIC]

There might be more to that than you think. I heard sometime within the last few days that some astronomer has found a rather large comet or asteroid that is on course to hit the earth. I wasn't listening at first and by the time it caught my full attention I wasn't able to get it all. Anyone else hear anything about this?


I heard part of something like that on the radio in past week or so too...Like you I didn't catch it all but I seem to remember that it wouldn't happen for a couple hundred years or something???

[Websman]

Thank you guys for being my friends. Maybe someday I will get a stove and oven so I can cook things. Right now all I have is a griddle and little cockpot. I eat a lot of crackers. I like crackers.

Be sure to visit my blog at http://investorsite.tripod.com/blog bookmark it and visit it everyday, ok?

I request that board management remove all posts - especially since I deleted some and deleted the content of many others. (after people have had time to read this one.)
Don't leave Cosmo!!!

[Lyehopper]

Cosmic,
What is going on in your head. Why would you want to leave, in your own words, your friends. You should just spit it all out right here and get it off your chest. When you finally make a few friends that listen to what you've got to say you should treasure them rather than leave them. You seem to me to be very impulsive and that for whatever reasons you get a whim in your head and act on it without giving it close thought. You really have to get a grip on that specific way of thinking and acting and try to change it for your own benefit. We all act impulsively to a degree. Try to curb those feelings when they get into your head. I'm sure you know the ones I'm talking about and don't let them get the best of you.
I went to your blog and read your latest post. I was curious how you can spend money investing in stocks and yet have a problem with your mom about such a small amount of money as $10 dollars.
Anyway I wish you the best of luck whichever way this goes and would ask you to change your mind and stay here where it is safe and you have some friends.
I do have one rather personal question for you. Have you been doing alot of chemical drugs, in the past or in the present, such as acid or crystal meth. Stay away from that stuff.
By the way what is a "cockpot". Put some peanut butter and jelly on them crackers with a glass of cold milk.
LOL!!! He has male breasts and uses a "cockpot" that's just weird! SsSsSsSssss!!!! Hey Ski, maybe what cosmo needs is a hit or two of good old fashioned blotter....

[Tatnic]

There might be more to that than you think. I heard sometime within the last few days that some astronomer has found a rather large comet or asteroid that is on course to hit the earth. I wasn't listening at first and by the time it caught my full attention I wasn't able to get it all. Anyone else hear anything about this?


I think you're behind on your readings Doug. That asteroid or comet or whatever it was passed a few months ago. It was the closests one has gotten to the earth in a long time and the next one that's due to pass this close is centuries away...if I recall all of this correctly.

The last one that hit the earth and did damage was the one that hit the Yucatan way back when (65 million years ago)..it was about 10 km in diameter and melted rocks upon impact. That asteroid was the one that snuffed out most of the life on the planet at that time. Scientist know about every asteroid that crosses Earth's orbit and there are none that pose a risk at this point. I suppose that if one were identified (not now but centuries away) there would be technology available to knock it off its orbit so it would pass by without colliding with earth.

How is it that many people (not you Doug) will willingly and gullibly believe anything they read on the internet about some wierd, un-explained occurance that's supposed to magically affect us, but then choose to ignore years of warnings by the planet's top climate scientists about a real threat that is already under way?

Here's a link about asteroids and the theory behind the dinosaur extinction (funny how this wasn't covered in the Bible...you would think God would have remembered such an occurance??) http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/asteroids/dinos.shtml

[Tatnic]

Cosmic,
What is going on in your head. Why would you want to leave, in your own words, your friends. You should just spit it all out right here and get it off your chest. When you finally make a few friends that listen to what you've got to say you should treasure them rather than leave them. You seem to me to be very impulsive and that for whatever reasons you get a whim in your head and act on it without giving it close thought. You really have to get a grip on that specific way of thinking and acting and try to change it for your own benefit. We all act impulsively to a degree. Try to curb those feelings when they get into your head. I'm sure you know the ones I'm talking about and don't let them get the best of you.
I went to your blog and read your latest post. I was curious how you can spend money investing in stocks and yet have a problem with your mom about such a small amount of money as $10 dollars.
Anyway I wish you the best of luck whichever way this goes and would ask you to change your mind and stay here where it is safe and you have some friends.
I do have one rather personal question for you. Have you been doing alot of chemical drugs, in the past or in the present, such as acid or crystal meth. Stay away from that stuff.
By the way what is a "cockpot". Put some peanut butter and jelly on them crackers with a glass of cold milk.


Hey Ski...maybe its all an act or maybe he just needs a good prescription. I remember Steven King was asked once why he didn't take medication or something to that effect to help with his moodiness and he said he didn't want to lose his ideas for his next book. I'm going by memory on that one but the point is that many of the most creative artist/writers of all times have been haunted by their own demons.

[skiracer]

Hey Ski...maybe its all an act or maybe he just needs a good prescription. I remember Steven King was asked once why he didn't take medication or something to that effect to help with his moodiness and he said he didn't want to lose his ideas for his next book. I'm going by memory on that one but the point is that many of the most creative artist/writers of all times have been haunted by their own demons.

Tatnic

That's a good point. A high number of creative genius's whether in be in the arts or sciences have their wierd ideosyrnricies to deal with. Maybe Cosmic has yet to find his niche and when he does the creative juices will start flowing out. I almost said "in a more positive fashion with better results" . I hope for Cosmic's sake events turn that way for him and that he just has to find his niche to prosper within.
I hope that he has enough time to do that though. His posts seem to give light to some strong mood swings into depression which we only see come out in his posts. Who knows what is really going on in his mind and life.
I'm not the most sensitive individual towards these tribulations in the lives of others. I probably should be because, although I've been throught alot of rough times brought on by my own actions, I've been blessed throughout life with some inner strength and strong family support that has always been there for me to help me pick myself up and get through those times. I don't think Cosmic has that going on for himself and that makes things harder to overcome.
It's easy for us that are doing well and have everything going great
to lose sight of the thin line between where we are at and the place Cosmic is in right now. I don''t know what he needs right now. I do know that things can get confusing behind doing chemical drugs coupled with " being haunted by your own demons in your head" and it can kill you. I hope that this isn't going to be the final chapter in Cosmic's story. Then like you stated there is always the case that he could just be playing with us. Some of the stuff that he posts is really off the wall and can anyone just make that shit up and throw it out there for others to read. If he is just doing that then there's something wrong in that also in my estimation. He is somewhat of an enigma. I hope that it doesn't go the wrong way for him.

[skiracer]

LOL!!! He has male breasts and uses a "cockpot" that's just weird! SsSsSsSssss!!!! Hey Ski, maybe what cosmo needs is a hit or two of good old fashioned blotter....

You might be right but somehow I feel that he has already done enough or two much of something of that nature. I was going to say it's funny but it's really not how that stuff affects some individuals one way and others another. I grew up right in the middle of all that psychedelic revolution during the 60's and there wasn't to much that I didn't experiment with or use at one time or another to a pretty large degree. And I think it is a toss up as to the final effect it will have on your personality. I like to joke about it in my posts but it can be your downfall and can change your personality for the worse in alot of cases. I'm sure most of us that are that old have seen people who came out of those experiences as different personalities that weren't for the best and it ruined their lives. I hope that isn't what is going on in Cosmic's life.

[Rob]

I just clicked on http://investorsite.tripod.com/blog for the first time, to see what Cosmo's blog looked like, and the tripod server said no such page exists.

[Websman]

I just clicked on http://investorsite.tripod.com/blog for the first time, to see what Cosmo's blog looked like, and the tripod server said no such page exists.

Uh oh... This is not good.... Cosmo?

[IIC]

I saw it the other day...Perhaps the $10 ran out???

[Websman]

Maybe we should have a moment of silence...

I would like to publicly state that while Cosmo was never considered for inner circle status, the VTP inner circle did regard Cosmo as an individual with unique talents who always offered a fascinating opinion.

[JohnHenry]

Have you been doing alot of chemical drugs, in the past or in the present, such as acid or crystal meth. Stay away from that stuff.
By the way what is a "cockpot". Put some peanut butter and jelly on them crackers with a glass of cold milk.

LOL LOL LOL!!!

[JohnHenry]

There might be more to that than you think. I heard sometime within the last few days that some astronomer has found a rather large comet or asteroid that is on course to hit the earth. I wasn't listening at first and by the time it caught my full attention I wasn't able to get it all. Anyone else hear anything about this?

I have read and seen this on either abc 20/20 or dateline...I think it is coming towards the end of October 2028 and will miss the earth but it will do a U turn and headed for earth seven years later in 2035.

http://www.cnn.com/TECH/space/9803/11/asteroid/index.html

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/31/nasa_has_a_plan/

[gerihearne]

Cosmic,
What is going on in your head. Why would you want to leave, in your own words, your friends. You should just spit it all out right here and get it off your chest. When you finally make a few friends that listen to what you've got to say you should treasure them rather than leave them. You seem to me to be very impulsive and that for whatever reasons you get a whim in your head and act on it without giving it close thought. You really have to get a grip on that specific way of thinking and acting and try to change it for your own benefit. We all act impulsively to a degree. Try to curb those feelings when they get into your head. I'm sure you know the ones I'm talking about and don't let them get the best of you.
[/B]

wow ... what great advice, Ski. I know it was meant for Cosmic, but I found pearls of wisdom here for my own small world, especially the part about impulsive behavior and appreciating friends.

Thanks.

Very Best,
Geri

[skiracer]

wow ... what great advice, Ski. I know it was meant for Cosmic, but I found pearls of wisdom here for my own small world, especially the part about impulsive behavior and appreciating friends.

Thanks.

Very Best,
Geri

Thank you. I can only say that I speak these words from experience. We all act this way at times to varying degrees. So I guess I'm saying that it takes one to know one in these instances an I am speaking from having dealt with adversity and some pretty depressing times in my life, brought on by my own actions in all of the instances, but I was fortunate to have some steady friends that always dealt in the truth with me and stood by me. I sincerely hope that things work out for Cosmic and that he does realize that even though we don't really know each other we can still offer advice and support and are his friends.

[cosmicporch]

This is what I posted as a blog on myspace. I left and then came back, but I don't show up in searches for my name
though. Could be for the best. Here is what I posted:
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Here are some thoughts on friendship from me. I know that I don't have a lot of friends. In fact, when I first came to myspace months ago Kendal was the only person to send me a friend request in two months. (thanks, Kendal) I realize that it isn't easy to be friend. I'm not like other people, and sometimes I will say things that don't make sense. But what I really don't like is people pretending to be my friend for awhile and not being there later. If you want to be my friend, please mean it. I don't really have much for friends and that upsets me sometimes. But even though it may not be easy to be my friend, and it may not seem like it, it does mean a lot to me when someone makes the effort to go out of their way to be nice to me. I notice these things. I remember them. I remember the rude words people say to me and about me and I also remember every kind remark, every thank you, every compliment, and every smile. What you say to me matters, even if you think that I don't matter. Even if you think that my life doesn't count, it does because I am a person. I have thoughts, feelings, and interests. I fall in love with people. I get hurt. I get excited. I feel lonely. I am a human being even though I may think different, or act different, or seem like I am at a distance. I know that I am at a distance, but even little children have learned object permanance. I still exist when you ignore me. So if you want to be kind to me or make the effort to be my friend, thank you. It means something to me, and that's why it matters - and that's why I matter. I will remember you for it.

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I have not done any drugs. I meant crockpot not cockpot... it is a little pot shaped thing that slowly cooks food.

[Websman]

Hey there Cosmo!

It's great to see you back Dude. I thought you had done something extreme.


So... Did you get the $10?
Have you ever watched Star Trek?
Have you ever been in a Turkish Prison?
Is it really gay if it happens within an institutional setting?

These are the questions I would like an answer to.

[IIC]

How many times are you gonna quit this forum?...I'll give 5-1 odds that we hear from you again...That is if the world doesn't end by the end of October.


I wish picking stocks was as easy as predicting what Cosmo will do ;)

[IIC]

I'm trying not to do anything extreme, I really am. I get emotional sometimes but I am really trying to stay in this world even though it is hard sometimes hard because I often wonder why I am even here. Every day I try to convince myself that there is a reason for living and that someday I will find that.

Why are any of us here???

[skiracer]

This is what I posted as a blog on myspace. I left and then came back, but I don't show up in searches for my name
though. Could be for the best. Here is what I posted:
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Here are some thoughts on friendship from me. I know that I don't have a lot of friends. In fact, when I first came to myspace months ago Kendal was the only person to send me a friend request in two months. (thanks, Kendal) I realize that it isn't easy to be friend. I'm not like other people, and sometimes I will say things that don't make sense. But what I really don't like is people pretending to be my friend for awhile and not being there later. If you want to be my friend, please mean it. I don't really have much for friends and that upsets me sometimes. But even though it may not be easy to be my friend, and it may not seem like it, it does mean a lot to me when someone makes the effort to go out of their way to be nice to me. I notice these things. I remember them. I remember the rude words people say to me and about me and I also remember every kind remark, every thank you, every compliment, and every smile. What you say to me matters, even if you think that I don't matter. Even if you think that my life doesn't count, it does because I am a person. I have thoughts, feelings, and interests. I fall in love with people. I get hurt. I get excited. I feel lonely. I am a human being even though I may think different, or act different, or seem like I am at a distance. I know that I am at a distance, but even little children have learned object permanance. I still exist when you ignore me. So if you want to be kind to me or make the effort to be my friend, thank you. It means something to me, and that's why it matters - and that's why I matter. I will remember you for it.

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I have not done any drugs. I meant crockpot not cockpot... it is a little pot shaped thing that slowly cooks food.

Very well put Cosmic. I can see that you are different in alot of respects from many of us. What some take for granted and hardly ever give any thought to because it comes so easily can be a hard battle for others like yourself. You are a human being and deserve to be treated like one regardless of the differences in your personality and actions. This post certainly shows that deep inside your mind you feel and want the same things that all of us think about. Sometimes people that things come easily to don't understand the plight of those that have to struggle with life on a daily basis just trying to cope with and get thru each day. I don't claim to understand why this is or to have an answer for it. It is the injustice of life. The cards that you get dealt in life is the hand that you have to play. What else can you do except try to play them out the best that you can. I think that you are trying to play out your hand the best way that you can. I wish that I were more sensitive and understanding of the problems that people like yourself have to deal with in life. I'm trying to get thru life and my own demons as we all are to some degree. I guess we all have to try harder to be more understanding of each others problems. When you have one of those days where you just have to have someone to tell how you are feeling please feel free to either post it here to me personally or send me a private message and you can count on me to at least listen to how you are feeling and offer my thoughts back to you. It's a small token of what one human being can offer to another to at least take a few moments out of their lives to listen to a friends plight no matter how busy they are with their own lives. I'm glad to see that you are well and still here with us. Nothing in life is so desperate that anyone should contemplate ending their existence because of it. We are doing that to each other enough as it is anyway. As human beings we don't need anymore of that.
I know that, myself included, some of us here have taken many of your posts lightly and our responses probably should have been given more thought before commenting on them the way that we have. We're also only human and subject to the insensitivities that human nature and life fosters in all of us. You have to be able to understand that about us. I was impressed with the basic sincerity and simplicity of this last post to the general forum. It certainly explained something that we all desire and need within ourselves and it came from you. So in my mind you were able to relate to all of us something of significant importance that we all need. Glad to see you back and hopefully well or better than in past posts. Always remember that no matter who we are we all have the ability to relate to and to teach something to one another about life. God bless you and be well.

[Websman]

This is my final post....

[IIC]

This is my final post....

I gave 5-1 on Cosmo and won...I'll give 10-1 on you

[Tatnic]

Tatnic

That's a good point. A high number of creative genius's whether in be in the arts or sciences have their wierd ideosyrnricies to deal with. Maybe Cosmic has yet to find his niche and when he does the creative juices will start flowing out. I almost said "in a more positive fashion with better results" . I hope for Cosmic's sake events turn that way for him and that he just has to find his niche to prosper within.
I hope that he has enough time to do that though. His posts seem to give light to some strong mood swings into depression which we only see come out in his posts. Who knows what is really going on in his mind and life.
I'm not the most sensitive individual towards these tribulations in the lives of others. I probably should be because, although I've been throught alot of rough times brought on by my own actions, I've been blessed throughout life with some inner strength and strong family support that has always been there for me to help me pick myself up and get through those times. I don't think Cosmic has that going on for himself and that makes things harder to overcome.
It's easy for us that are doing well and have everything going great
to lose sight of the thin line between where we are at and the place Cosmic is in right now. I don''t know what he needs right now. I do know that things can get confusing behind doing chemical drugs coupled with " being haunted by your own demons in your head" and it can kill you. I hope that this isn't going to be the final chapter in Cosmic's story. Then like you stated there is always the case that he could just be playing with us. Some of the stuff that he posts is really off the wall and can anyone just make that shit up and throw it out there for others to read. If he is just doing that then there's something wrong in that also in my estimation. He is somewhat of an enigma. I hope that it doesn't go the wrong way for him.

I never read your post completely...nicely said Ski.

Cosmo, we can't help you but you should seek some professional help if you're depressed or suicidal. There are some pretty amazing drugs out there to help with those feelings. Let us know how you're doing.

[skiracer]

I never read your post completely...nicely said Ski.

Cosmo, we can't help you but you should seek some professional help if you're depressed or suicidal. There are some pretty amazing drugs out there to help with those feelings. Let us know how you're doing.

I find it extremely odd that alot of us here can't find it somewhere in our hearts and minds to have some small degree of compassion for someone that is fighting the problems that Cosmic is fighting. It's not a joke or funny in any sense of the word. If it were someone in any of your families would you treat it with the same mindset? Terrible show of some form of sensitivity towards another human being. It bothers me to see this type of interaction from any of us towards another human being. I just don't get it. Do we actually feel that any of our lives are worth more than Cosmic's. It's a thin line between you and him and believe me when I say that what goes around comes around. This is truly my last post here. After really careful consideration I found that there are a few people here that I just don't want to deal with anymore.

[peanuts]

I find it extremely odd that alot of us here can't find it somewhere in our hearts and minds to have some small degree of compassion for someone that is fighting the problems that Cosmic is fighting. It's not a joke or funny in any sense of the word. If it were someone in any of your families would you treat it with the same mindset? Terrible show of some form of sensitivity towards another human being. It bothers me to see this type of interaction from any of us towards another human being. I just don't get it. Do we actually feel that any of our lives are worth more than Cosmic's. It's a thin line between you and him and believe me when I say that what goes around comes around. This is truly my last post here. After really careful consideration I found that there are a few people here that I just don't want to deal with anymore.

In defense of anyone who did not post, it is not our place to help Cosmicporch become, what we perceive, a better person. That's Cosmo's decision and should be done based on what he thinks is best for him. If he asks for advice, give it to him if you feel inclined, but you should not feel obligated to do so. This is a stockpicking forum and his posts, though entertaining, were more about showcasing himself than they were about stocks. He put himself up there for the whole world to see and form an opinion of him. He should expect to get positive and negative feedback, and that's what he got. I don't think anyone's intention was to make their lives feel more important by putting another down. I think that Cosmo opened himself up for judgement, and got just that. Nothing that I've read seemed malicious to me.

As far as the type of responses: those people also put themselves up for the whole world to see and to be judged based on what they have to say. It's these little nuggets of personality which other people gather and form an entire opinion of who you are before they ever look you in the eye.

But, I feel that is for the majority. There are the minority, like me, who don't judge (or at least try not to, unless it is important). Judgement is not for me. A higher power gets that duty.

Ski, you're not really leaving us, are you? What about the watchlists... what about the poetry... what about the charts... what about the POTW...???

[skiracer]

Peanuts,
I only posted that to see what kind of a response I would get. I don't have any intentions of going anywhere. But in all honesty I can't agree with your take completly although you surprised me with you honesty and feelings. I don't buy into making light of anyone's struggles. I've seen alot of strong personalties broken down because of what life and fate has thrown at them through no fault of their own. I was myself much more insensitive to their plight because of who I was an shared the same feelings that they should pull themselves up out of their mess on their own. I don't buy into that anymore. Those of us that are stronger and have alot more going for us should take some of the weight off their shoulders if we can. We certainly shouldn't make fun or light of their struggles in front of the world or the forum. It's not Christian and certainly doesn't foster good karma. It just bothers me to see that from any of us that are doing well and don't have to deal with any of the problems that Cosmic says he is dealing with. If he is pulling our chain or is just bullshitting us then he'll be judged at some later date. You reap what you sow. It is just as easy to offer positive words of encouragement and support as it is to make a joke of his situation.

[Tatnic]

I find it extremely odd that alot of us here can't find it somewhere in our hearts and minds to have some small degree of compassion for someone that is fighting the problems that Cosmic is fighting. It's not a joke or funny in any sense of the word. If it were someone in any of your families would you treat it with the same mindset? Terrible show of some form of sensitivity towards another human being. It bothers me to see this type of interaction from any of us towards another human being. I just don't get it. Do we actually feel that any of our lives are worth more than Cosmic's. It's a thin line between you and him and believe me when I say that what goes around comes around. This is truly my last post here. After really careful consideration I found that there are a few people here that I just don't want to deal with anymore.

I hope you didn't think I was making fun of cosmic Ski, that surely wasn't what I intended and I don't think my post even remotely implied that.

In his last post he sounded suicidal to me...that's serious and he should seek help and I hope he does and lets know how he's doing. If he's playing games with us, then shame on him, but I don't think he is.

If your post came after a few drinks or tokes, then I can understand where you're coming from and no harm no foul.

[skiracer]

I hope you didn't think I was making fun of cosmic Ski, that surely wasn't what I intended and I don't think my post even remotely implied that.

In his last post he sounded suicidal to me...that's serious and he should seek help and I hope he does and lets know how he's doing. If he's playing games with us, then shame on him, but I don't think he is.

If your post came after a few drinks or tokes, then I can understand where you're coming from and no harm no foul.

Tatnic,
It wasn't directed towards you at all. I was just thinking how terrible it must feel to be on the other side of our dialogue and reading some of the stuff we post about Cosmic and his situation.
I thought that since a few of the guys were kidding with something about Cosmic that I would say that this is my last post and explain how I felt about the kidding and see what kind of response I would get but it didn't really work out the way I expected. And Peanuts took me off balance with his post and it's sincerity so I had to give it up. Maybe my trick was as bad or worse than their kidding coming on such a serious topic. But my post had nothing to do with yours. I wanted to thank you for saying what you did about my post.

[jiesen]

This is my penultimate post.

[billyjoe]

This is my penultimate post.

Jiesen,

Good grief! I can't wait until the next one.

-----------billyjoe

[billyjoe]

I hope you didn't think I was making fun of cosmic Ski, that surely wasn't what I intended and I don't think my post even remotely implied that.

In his last post he sounded suicidal to me...that's serious and he should seek help and I hope he does and lets know how he's doing. If he's playing games with us, then shame on him, but I don't think he is.

If your post came after a few drinks or tokes, then I can understand where you're coming from and no harm no foul.

Tatnic,
At first I thought why is Cosmic posting here but after seeing what's available on message boards and chat rooms this is the most civilized forum around. He's probably at one of the better places.

-------------billyjoe

[IIC]

Here's my take...When Cosmo first starting posting I thought that maybe he was just a lonely soul looking for some interaction...Go back and check...I gave him a number of good ideas...He hardly acknowledged them.

As time went on I got the impression that he was either pulling our legs or he is in need of some psychological therapy....I even said that a layperson like me could not offer anymore suggestions.

Assuming he is serious, I rather doubt that anyone here can offer any beneficial help. Heck, we don't know his name, we don't know where he is located...We really don't know anything about him.

...Doug(IIC)

[skiracer]

Here's my take...When Cosmo first starting posting I thought that maybe he was just a lonely soul looking for some interaction...Go back and check...I gave him a number of good ideas...He hardly acknowledged them.

As time went on I got the impression that he was either pulling our legs or he is in need of some psychological therapy....I even said that a layperson like me could not offer anymore suggestions.

Assuming he is serious, I rather doubt that anyone here can offer any beneficial help. Heck, we don't know his name, we don't know where he is located...We really don't know anything about him.

...Doug(IIC)

Don't you think that he is reaching out for something. A little compassion wouldn't hurt regardless of his motives. You reap what you sow.

[IIC]

Don't you think that he is reaching out for something. A little compassion wouldn't hurt regardless of his motives. You reap what you sow.

Feeling sorry for somebody never helped anyone that I know of...I gave him suggestions on women...I gave him suggestions on web businesses, I gave him suggestions on how to get out and meet people, I offered to send him 10 bux for his little venture, I gave him suggestions on how to deal w/ his MoM, I suggested he seek professional help...What am I supposed to do?...Doug

[Tatnic]

Tatnic, I wanted to thank you for saying what you did about my post.[/B]

Ski, ur welcome.

time to leave this thread....this is my Final Post on this Final Post thread.

[Lyehopper]

This isn't fair, I have as many mental problems as the next guy and I get no compassion here!.... Plus, if Webs and Ski are leaving then so am I. This is my last post here.

[skiracer]

Ski, ur welcome.

time to leave this thread....this is my Final Post on this Final Post thread.

Ditto. Sorry that I started all of this. Next time I'll keep my mouth shut. Doug, you are right. You did offer him all of that.

[peanuts]

This isn't fair, I have as many mental problems as the next guy and I get no compassion here!.... Plus, if Webs and Ski are leaving then so am I. This is my last post here.

well, hell.... If everyone else is doing it, so will I. The trend is your friend!

Later, "My Final Post" thread. Nice knowing you.

ps. Lye, it's good to know I have company :p

[IIC]

I offering 20-1 that somebody posts on this thread again

[peanuts]

I offering 20-1 that somebody posts on this thread again

I'll take those odds.... wait...DAMNIT!!! Where do I send the money, Doug?

[IIC]

I'll take those odds.... wait...DAMNIT!!! Where do I send the money, Doug?


LOL...that's 3 times in a row...First Cosmo, then Webs...Now you.

But I think I will take my leave of this thread too...But to set the record straight, I'm not really a hard ass...And I do feel sorry for Cosmo...But I don't see how I can help him any. And to be honest, since we really don't know what his problem is, our advice might inadvertantly cause more harm than good...Doug

[skiracer]

I have been reading your posts and want to say that you know, I know you guys don't know owe me anything and that this is a stock board. I used to post on Motley Fool uk but they kicked me out. I don't have anybody to talk to. I just feel really bad sometimes and it helps me to feel better to let some of that go. I know I've got a lot to chew on and it's probably not fair of me to expect you guys to say anything to me. I want to thank skiracer, IIC, and others who have offered me advice and kind words. After I posted that thing about friendship it made me feel better that skiracer replied back because even though I may not be able to follow some of the advice you guys give me, it means something to me that you take the time to offer it. When Tatnic says let us know how you are doing, even though I do not post often, I still read some of what people say, and if I am having a bad day it helps me to hear these things, so thank you Tatnic. IIC, I'm sorry for not acknowledging your advice, but even though I may not always acknowledge the advice you guys give me it still means something to me that you bothered to give it. My internet stopped working just I started to get going on my investment site, which is one reason I gave it up. Plus, my computer wasn't quick in getting the data I wanted. I am thinking about giving it another go, maybe a weekly newsletter. And the blog thing, I rushed into that too quick... plus, I don't really want to post everyday and am not sure that would add a lot of value. You guys don't have to feel sorry for me, and I have been feeling a little better recently too. I guess what I am saying is that you don't have to worry so much about me, I feel almost normal today, so don't worry about defending yourself for not talking to me.

Cosmic,
What I like best about people is when they let their hair down and expose their human frailities. If you are jerking us around and laughing behind our backs then you certainly got me. I enjoy your posts and am glad that you are feeling better. Friendship is always a good medicine and knowing that there is some of that going on here is going to workout great for you. Keep slugging.

[jiesen]

This is my penultimate post.

And this is my final post from my current office. I've put my notice in, and today's my last day at my present employer (which you may have figured by reading my thread). I've moved on to a new job, and it may be a while before I'm back to posting as frequently as before. But don't worry, I'm still around, and up for POTW, etc.

[Websman]

And this is my final post from my current office. I've put my notice in, and today's my last day at my present employer (which you may have figured by reading my thread). I've moved on to a new job, and it may be a while before I'm back to posting as frequently as before. But don't worry, I'm still around, and up for POTW, etc.


Speaking of jobs and feeling down in the dumps, let me tell you what's bugging me...

I was supposed to receive a 5% pay raise and I only got 3%. I'm a little torqued over it. It's not the money but the principle. So what do I do? Here's my options. Tell me which you think would be the best thing to do...

1. Steal some office furniture from my employer and sell it on Ebay to make up the difference.

2. Drink a jar of Goji and sleep it off.

3. Take Lye up on his former job offer.

4. Ask some of my wealthy relatives for a handout.

5. Drop out of society and start a new religion.

6. sell my Leonard Nimoy Autographed picture.

7. Go on Oprah and complain about it.

8. Become a scam artist or a politician. (is there a difference?)

9. Bash my Vulcan head against the wall

10. Make a fortune in the market so I'll never have to work again.

[peanuts]

Speaking of jobs and feeling down in the dumps, let me tell you what's bugging me...

I was supposed to receive a 5% pay raise and I only got 3%. I'm a little torqued over it. It's not the money but the principle. So what do I do? Here's my options. Tell me which you think would be the best thing to do...

1. Steal some office furniture from my employer and sell it on Ebay to make up the difference.

2. Drink a jar of Goji and sleep it off.

3. Take Lye up on his former job offer.

4. Ask some of my wealthy relatives for a handout.

5. Drop out of society and start a new religion.

6. sell my Leonard Nimoy Autographed picture.

7. Go on Oprah and complain about it.

8. Become a scam artist or a politician. (is there a difference?)

9. Bash my Vulcan head against the wall

10. Make a fortune in the market so I'll never have to work again.

5 and 10, but you have to do it at the same time and somehow combine them.

Sorry about the raise, dude. They know that you have access to weapons, right?

[peanuts]

5 and 10, but you have to do it at the same time and somehow combine them.

Sorry about the raise, dude. They know that you have access to weapons, right?

and just for the record, I did not post this, Doug

[Websman]

5 and 10, but you have to do it at the same time and somehow combine them.

Sorry about the raise, dude. They know that you have access to weapons, right?


Yes, I do have access to weapons. Do you think I could persuade someone to give me more money if they were staring down the barrel of an AR-15?
Yea!!! That's the ticket! Thanks Peanuts!!!

[IIC]

And this is my final post from my current office. I've put my notice in, and today's my last day at my present employer (which you may have figured by reading my thread). I've moved on to a new job, and it may be a while before I'm back to posting as frequently as before. But don't worry, I'm still around, and up for POTW, etc.


Why did you get fired J???

[IIC]

Speaking of jobs and feeling down in the dumps, let me tell you what's bugging me...

I was supposed to receive a 5% pay raise and I only got 3%. I'm a little torqued over it. It's not the money but the principle. So what do I do? Here's my options. Tell me which you think would be the best thing to do...

1. Steal some office furniture from my employer and sell it on Ebay to make up the difference.

2. Drink a jar of Goji and sleep it off.

3. Take Lye up on his former job offer.

4. Ask some of my wealthy relatives for a handout.

5. Drop out of society and start a new religion.

6. sell my Leonard Nimoy Autographed picture.

7. Go on Oprah and complain about it.

8. Become a scam artist or a politician. (is there a difference?)

9. Bash my Vulcan head against the wall

10. Make a fortune in the market so I'll never have to work again.

What do you mean you were supposed to get 5%??? Is that what it says in your Union contract? If not, then you get what you get...Although I have found that raises and bonuses are negotiable. When I think I should have gotten more, then I come up with at least 5 reasons why. I have gone back and explained my reasons on many occasions over the years w/ various employers...Sometimes it worked...sometimes I got more, but not as much as I asked for...sometimes I got no more.

You have to explain what you did to deserve more....I don't know how your performance is judged but mine has generally been on how much money I saved and innovative ideas I implemented to improve operations.

Since I think you work for the Gov't this may not work, but it might be worth a try....Good Luck, Doug

[Gatorman]

Yes, I do have access to weapons. Do you think I could persuade someone to give me more money if they were staring down the barrel of an AR-15?
Yea!!! That's the ticket! Thanks Peanuts!!!

Webs:
To paraphrase the famous bank robber, Willie Sutton: "You can get a lot of things in life with a good smile and a kind word.........but you can get a lot more with a good smile, a kind word and a .38 Special"
They way I see it, the choice is yours. Live long and prosper!

[IIC]

Webs:
To paraphrase the famous bank robber, Willie Sutton: "You can get a lot of things in life with a good smile and a kind word.........but you can get a lot more with a good smile, a kind word and a .38 Special"
They way I see it, the choice is yours. Live long and prosper!


Another one from Willie Sutton...When he was arrested he was asked why he robbed banks...His answer: "Because that's where the money is"...IIC

[skiracer]

You're right IIC, I do need help that you guys can't give me. I mean, this is text messaging. I need a person, somebody real to me. I mean I know you guys are real people, but all I can see of that is what you write. I would be a lot more real to you guys if I was sitting next to you and talking to you and you could ask me questions. I know you guys don't really care about me, but I'm just saying.

Why would you make a statement like that Cosmic? What do you mean that you know we really don't care about you. All of us care about you. We aren't sitting next to anyone else either yet we are all friends. We're trying to be sensitive to your situation and to offer the best advice and consideration that we would offer to any other friend. You have to get past a few things within yourself first to even be able to entertain the idea of having legitimate friends.
When you post something like that last sentence and someone admonishes you for it then you feel bad and go into a funk because of what you said and wish you hadn't said it but you can't escape that because you did say it. So start thinking about what you are going to say and make sure that's what you want to say first then there won't be any negativity afterwards and no bad feelings on your part because you wished you didn't say that. It takes a little thought on your part bud. And don't think that every response is going to be positive from even a friend if you say something off the wall. Give it some thought first. We all like you and are trying our best to understand what's troubling you. You have to realize that and accept that we are trying to be your friends in the only way available to us right now.

[IIC]

You're right IIC, I do need help that you guys can't give me. I mean, this is text messaging. I need a person, somebody real to me. I mean I know you guys are real people, but all I can see of that is what you write. I would be a lot more real to you guys if I was sitting next to you and talking to you and you could ask me questions. I know you guys don't really care about me, but I'm just saying.

Yes...I think you are right in the first part ("I need a real person") But I think you are wrong near the end ("You guys really don't care about me").

I care about you and I care about a number of people here...But I don't really know you or them. I've met over 60 people in person that I originally met on the Net...All from stock forums except one who was from a travel group my wife is in.

I've never met any members of this forum in person though.

There is a difference between what I call "Internet Friends" and "In-person, Real Flesh Friends"...Internet friends are real but it is very difficult, although it happens, to get real close to people you've never met in person...I know that...Of the 60+ people I've met in-person via the Net there is only one that has turned into an "In-person" friend...But that was made easier because we live so close to each other. There are a few others that I see once in a while(couple times a year or talk to on the phone every once in a while)...They are pretty good friends, but I don't think I'd spill the details of my personal problems to them.

I believe there are people here that do care about you...But you really need to find a friend locally that you can spill your guts to when necessary...Hope you find him or her...I really do...Best, Doug(IIC)

[billyjoe]

I just got an email telling me I've won the National U.K. lottery for millions of dollars. Actually the amount is in pounds but I haven't converted it yet. So I guess there's no reason to worry about investing anymore. This is adios for me. Everybody have a good life and if you ever run into me let me know you're from the Mr.Market forum and I'll give you a 10 dollar bill or whatever I've got a lot of in my wallet at the time. So long.

----------billyjoe

[Websman]

I just got an email telling me I've won the National U.K. lottery for millions of dollars. Actually the amount is in pounds but I haven't converted it yet. So I guess there's no reason to worry about investing anymore. This is adios for me. Everybody have a good life and if you ever run into me let me know you're from the Mr.Market forum and I'll give you a 10 dollar bill or whatever I've got a lot of in my wallet at the time. So long.

----------billyjoe

Good deal Billyjoe...

A million pounds is worth $1,956,801 USD. Do you need another son?

[skiracer]

I just got an email telling me I've won the National U.K. lottery for millions of dollars. Actually the amount is in pounds but I haven't converted it yet. So I guess there's no reason to worry about investing anymore. This is adios for me. Everybody have a good life and if you ever run into me let me know you're from the Mr.Market forum and I'll give you a 10 dollar bill or whatever I've got a lot of in my wallet at the time. So long.

----------billyjoe

Billyjoe,
If this isn't BS and you're on the level with us then God Bless you and good luck with how you use the cash. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

[grebnet]

I have been notified about winning multiple lotteries but have decided every time that I would rather earn the money myself so have never gone to pick up the money. Be sure to send them your bank account info so they can process the info. :p

[IIC]

Billyjoe,
If this isn't BS and you're on the level with us then God Bless you and good luck with how you use the cash. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

C'mon Ski!!!

[billyjoe]

Good deal Billyjoe...

A million pounds is worth $1,956,801 USD. Do you need another son?

Webs,
I accidentally erased it but I think it was 500,000 lbs. I guess they'll have to renotify me. It wasn't from the bank of Nigeria and I can't remember entering. Maybe I'll be hanging around here a little longer. I can always make my final post later. Thanks for all our good wishes.

---------------billyjoe

[Peter Hansen]

Webs,
I accidentally erased it but I think it was 500,000 lbs. I guess they'll have to renotify me. It wasn't from the bank of Nigeria and I can't remember entering. Maybe I'll be hanging around here a little longer. I can always make my final post later. Thanks for all our good wishes.

---------------billyjoe


I got some BS from some guy in Nigeria ....saying some poor old bastard died leaving me millions ........I told the guy to take his cut and send me a certified check for the rest .....NEVER DISCLOSE YOUR ACCOUNT OR SS #!
If you do..... money will leave your account faster than a loose bowel movement after Exlax LOL !

[skiracer]

C'mon Ski!!!

What it couldn't happen. besides one good turn deserves another.

[Websman]

Webs,
I accidentally erased it but I think it was 500,000 lbs. I guess they'll have to renotify me. It wasn't from the bank of Nigeria and I can't remember entering. Maybe I'll be hanging around here a little longer. I can always make my final post later. Thanks for all our good wishes.

---------------billyjoe

That's still close to a million. :)

I'll be in London in March...I'm dreading the exchange rate. there's nothing like paying double for everything. Anyone care for a $8 Big Mac...jejeje

[Tatnic]

Webs,
I accidentally erased it but I think it was 500,000 lbs. I guess they'll have to renotify me. It wasn't from the bank of Nigeria and I can't remember entering. Maybe I'll be hanging around here a little longer. I can always make my final post later. Thanks for all our good wishes.

---------------billyjoe

500,000 lbs...that's heavy. I believe its about 2500 tons. Those nice Nigerians have some competition, eh?

[IIC]

Webs,
I accidentally erased it but I think it was 500,000 lbs. I guess they'll have to renotify me. It wasn't from the bank of Nigeria and I can't remember entering. Maybe I'll be hanging around here a little longer. I can always make my final post later. Thanks for all our good wishes.

---------------billyjoe

I just remembered...I entered you Billy...So send me my 50% cut upfront...thx

[billyjoe]

Doug,
Sure , post your home address right here and we'll all send you what you deserve.

--------billyjoe

[IIC]

Doug,
Sure , post your home address right here and we'll all send you what you deserve.

--------billyjoe


I'm not hard to find...just send it to the address I have listed at the bottom of http://mrbreakout.com ...Although I will admit that that address is one of those private mail receiving services...But you could hang out there until I drop in to pick up my mail...Which is about once a month...Of course, you could always call me at the phone number I have listed...But that is one of those Voicemail only numbers...Leave a message...I check that about every 3 months

[skiracer]

I'm not hard to find...just send it to the address I have listed at the bottom of http://mrbreakout.com ...Although I will admit that that address is one of those private mail receiving services...But you could hang out there until I drop in to pick up my mail...Which is about once a month...Of course, you could always call me at the phone number I have listed...But that is one of those Voicemail only numbers...Leave a message...I check that about every 3 months

Doug,
You're a complicated guy. I think it would be hard to keep up with it all.

[IIC]

Doug,
You're a complicated guy. I think it would be hard to keep up with it all.


I prefer "Mysterious" rather than complicated...Women like Mysterious guys...lol

Kinda reminds of one time when Toni Turner told me that a Market Maker once told her..."When you think I'm there...I'm not"...But I guess it is more complicated than that :)

However...I could care care less if anyone knows where I live...I don't lose any sleep worrying about some "Crazed" trader who lost millions on a stock I posted coming to get me...In fact, as I have mentioned before, I have met over 60 people in person that I originally met at Stock Forums on the Net...And I've only been shot twice and stabbed once... ;)

[Karel]

I prefer "Mysterious" rather than complicated...Women like Mysterious guys...lol

[...]
Like, when you answer their phone calls once every three months :D

Regards,

Karel

[riverbabe]

500,000 lbs...that's heavy. I believe its about 2500 tons.

250 tonnes. MrHUGE could lift it easy! But only if he's in Britain... Please send him a cut of the money!

[IIC]

Like, when you answer their phone calls once every three months :D

Regards,

Karel

The anticipation is always better than the real thing..Doug