Friday, October 16, 2009

TGIF

A long, cold rainy weekend is expected here at the Bunker. Sky has some sheep herding lessons - he doesn't mind pushing the sheep around in the rain. He loves it. The drive to the field is about 66 miles and takes me about an hour and 15 minutes each way, barring traffic SNAFUs. How do I spend the time ?

Listening to mindless babble on the commercial radio ? Nope ... Nein ... Nie ... Non ... No.

Listening to satellite radio in "Gold Mist" - sometimes. I like the channel 4 - the music of the 1940s.

But I prefer to listen to audio courses on CDs produced by the "Teaching Company". See http://www.teach12.com/

I've bought dozens of their courses, listened to them and can say that I've enjoyed almost all. I just finished "Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life" and am now listening to "Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt". The courses go on sale a few times a year and the paper catalog they send has fine descriptions so it's easy to pick new titles to buy. Most are offered on sale in the range of $20 to $80 for CDs, depending on how many lectures are in a course. DVDs cost a bit more. Most titles go on sale a couple times a year. I stick to CDs except for art courses for which I always buy DVDs.

For categories, I've tried history, literature, religion, art, music and philosophy. All are good - they really do get college professors to give the lectures who have outstanding teaching ability.

Since I have a background in science, I have not tried any of the titles offered in science and mathematics.

If you have long drives anytime, I recommend these courses as a way to enjoy the time and get something positive out of that time behind the wheel. I've been a bit surprised how much I can listen just driving around town. Those short drives of 10-15 minutes to and from town for errands can give me one lecture (30 minutes) a day.

This is a good way to learn about a field or book that you might never have the time to read. Or find a bit about a book to decide to read it. I've done both. Also, the art courses helped me hugely enjoy my vacation in London last Spring, as I could appreciate the paintings in the National Gallery in London so much more having a bit of knowledge.

Broaden your mind ! Discite ! [That is the Latin imperative command, "Learn ! "]

Actions

Ms. Market continues to party. The Perfect 7s chant seems to be working. Thanks to all who said it - "well done" - great vibes !!! I will reiterate a bit of voodoo this weekend by making another batch of spring rolls.

I continue to monitor the call options book in 1-2-3 Fund and will take profits if and as they hit mental ranges of value. Options are extremely risky, so I don't wait for the last dance to sit down.

Word of the Day

"Malediction" - noun [$10]
Malediction means 1. a curse; 2. the utterance of a curse.
Sentence: Perhaps it's an overstatement that I proffer regular maledictions upon beefers [= big, evil funds], but just marginally.

60 comments:

Bud said...

good morning Bman !!!!!



satellite radio is good............i mainly listen to the indie or or blues channels........eddie cantor on channel 4??

Bud said...

does niall ferguson from beefer university read this blog ???


on bloomberg this morning....." the dollar depreciation spells disaster for the economic future of the united states "

Bud said...

also from niall ferguson


the similarities beyween the UK in early 1900s and US today are alarming...........yes worldwars did cause the UK to go into debt which destroyed the pound sterling and collapsed their empire

but debt is debt is debt is debt..........doesn't matter how you got there............no nation can prosper under a mountain of debt

Bud said...

Bman surely even you can't agree with this pay czar bullshit ....... do we really want a govt bureacrat deciding whether ken the cad gets a salary ??? you may not like ken............but this is ridiculous..........soviet style

Bud said...

Bman do you own any options expiring today ??

Bud said...

malefactor yday................malediction today..............i know frosty has his own meaning for these words

Bud said...

Bman do you own any stocks priced less than 3bux?? did you biuy any cheapies when the rally began in march ??

Bunkerman said...

sometimes Edddie Cantor is on it. The channel covesr the 1920s & 1930s, too.

Bunkerman said...

disaster sells nowadays ... lots of academics, etc are cashing in.

Bunkerman said...

debt is debt, but the destruction of an entire generation of humanity and productive resourses is not the same.

He's just wrong.

Bunkerman said...

nope re expiring options. Mine are Nov, Dec, and Jan

Bunkerman said...

I'm not too happy with par czar; of course, Ken the Cad should have been fired in Dec.

Such a retirement package for a guy who almost destroyed BofA is insane.

Bunkerman said...

the old Obama Fund had lots of cheepies. thoese did very well for it - obvioulsy shoul dhave held them.

Sigh ....

Obama's vascillation on Ben scared me away.

mfl59 said...

Bunkerman Kudlow seems to be backing off of his bull thesis. Is it time to get 600% long?

Spin-em said...

many 100% gainers in bunky fund from first of year.....HUN HMIN...geesh

Bunkerman said...

thanks for looking, spin (truth) - it's too painful for me to look, but I was interested in how the strategy was paying off.

mfl59 said...

I'm sure you'll get another chance next year Bunky....no worries...lol

Bunkerman said...

hahaha ... gulp ;)

Spin-em said...

35 and noo sun...IM FREEZING BUNKERMAAAN!!...lmaoooooooo

Bunkerman said...

lol, sun boy.

it's 30F here, light, wet snow.

Am warm, thanks to a camel jockey.

;)

Bunkerman said...

but I feel guilty ...

Frosty said...

"camel jockey"...oh man LMAOOO dune coon's have feelings too Bunky...is fat al your chapters grand wizard.

Spin-em said...

lmaooooooooooo

" BIG " Al

he has feelings too ya know

rofllllllllllllllll

Bud said...

was that camel jockey comment directed at me ?? i'm lost ..............am i missin somethin ?

mfl59 said...

Bud did you have Cincinnati over South Florida last night? more importantly, do you give the Scarlet Knights your blessing for tonight? Hopefully spin's boy Tommy Savage is okay to play...

Bud said...

earlier i had mentioned to you guys that once or twice a year vegas gives money away.............miami hurricanes was the first time.......we cashed in big time there.........hope some of you followed


well gentlemen .......the second time has arrived................i am locked and loaded the new york yankees -175 for the alcs.......for the SERIES..........not game 1..............this won't be close men



'will this damn kid ever lose a bet"

Bud said...

when it comes to gambling and wagering.........i am like don corleone........vito corleone........sonny corleone.......michael corleone.......fredo corleone.......connie corleone......mama corleone.............you get the picture




" it's not personal.......it's business"

Bud said...

i actually do like the scarlett knights +6 tonite


'the house that ray rice built'




PS..............official college football pick comin later..........still doin 'research'

Bunkerman said...

nope, Bud ... camel jockey was directed at those sheiks in Arabia who sell the oil. That's where they ride camels.

I've seen Lawrence of Arabia a few times.

Bunkerman said...

actually, I read the book by T. E. Lawrence, too. have an original copy.

Bud said...

does Vegas read this blog ???


just called my 'man' to put more on the yankees.........line now -190.......i did the same thing with 'canes.........i moved the line from -4 to -6 by kickoff

mfl59 said...

"i moved the line from -4 to -6 by kickoff"

on a 10 timer? who is your bookie?

Bud said...

USEG


nailed it!!! 50cents in a hurry.........is that a blip hit Bman??........ok.......i'm on first.......now i need a double to bring me home....i run fast


danke vielmals jim !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bud said...

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO "10timer....who is your bookie"



that's the funniest thing you've said all week ace.......ok..........i call off the dogs



go RUTGERS go

Bunkerman said...

maybe he's just robbing you, Bud ?

mfl59 said...

Bunkerman may I suggest we do a "Book of the Week" suggestion on this blog? We are always looking for some interesting reading ideas....That would be great...

Bunkerman said...

OK, I was thinking of something like that myself.

Je lis beaucoup.

Some of what I read would not be interesting, but past books read probably could fill in gaps. I have a whole library lining the walls of half of the upstairs of my "barn".

Spin-em said...

" it's not personal.......it's business"


..I would never...EVER cheer for the Red Sox...and place $$$ on em???...betting on a team Ive been callin every name in the book???...thats a riot...IN SIZE..LMAOOOOOO pfttttt

Spin-em said...

If they lose...."$$$ well spent"

If they win...."I toldjyaa soooooo"

crameresque indeed

Spin-em said...

HIT A HOMER AROD!!!!..GREAT CATCH JETE!!!!!


ROFLMGDAOOOOOOOOOOO

Spin-em said...

mern Hamels has turned into a real douche....I discovered him and all(looool)...but he thinks hes waaaaaay to important

Bud said...

here you go ace


oklahoma sooners +3.5 is my gold plated diamond five star lock of the weekend


"will this damn kid ever lose a bet"

Spin-em said...

sing with me Bud

JONNNNNNNNY DAMON

clap,clap.....,clap,clap,clap

JONNNNNNNNY DAMON

clap,clap.....,clap,clap,clap

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Spin-em said...

JOBA!!!...."IN SIZE"

Bud said...

apparently some readers here have a coconut for a brain........there isn't a chance in f'ng hell i ever 'cheer' for the child molester(jeter) and fags(A-fraud and texeira)................this is strictly business............i am a f'ng businessman


lemme repeat.............don corleone.......vito corleone........patti corleone........sonny corleone......michael corleone............

Spin-em said...

220/221....if it looks like a duck quacks like a duck....its a fn duck pal....bniz man..roffllll...btw..if you didnt pick it up..... corleones were killed...

Bud said...

long new york yankees -175 for GAME 1 too



the more i think about it...........i can't see the yankees losing this game.......it's f'ng 35degrees in the bronx.........and the angels are from where ???


child please

Bud said...

hey frosty

you awfully quiet today ??? what's the matter...........you miss the poundings i used to give you......i can restart those

Bud said...

well the numbers are in...........and i made more in the e-minis than the stock market this week


off to a good start in futures and options..........i am sure everyone here ( except the Bman) is paryin and hopin i blow up.............how sad is that????

Bud said...

lemme remind y'all


i am a rookie in the e-minis........novice......peon......gardener..........cook...........driver......mall security guard...........i am a lo-level grunt


i am not in the major leagues..........heck.......i ain't even in AAA ball..........heck not even in A ball.............i am a hi-school pitcher.........wait not even hi-school............maybe an 8th grade pitcher



i just keep pluggin along

Spin-em said...

bought 2x2 piece of ol Yankee Stadium grass for my bros bd..$280 lmaooooooo

mfl59 said...

Hamels is a real douche...you ever see that Comcast commercial with him? he looks like half a fag...

mfl59 said...

Bud you remind me of a younger Skip Bayless.....

Frosty said...

Sal...how about a wing tax update...very worried.

mfl59 said...

Bob did you see the interview with Biden on CNN? He seems to be in favor of it...

Frosty said...

Biden on CNN?...is he the dunder mifflin manager, scranton branch...thought I saw him breaking into change machine down at the local carwash.

Frosty said...

biden...do recall him saying to gmac that it was his turn to pop for the cheese fries.

Frosty said...

uh Bud...kissmywhiteaazzzzzzz

Bunkerman said...

enjoy the weekend ...

Go Yankees !!!!!!!

Spin-em said...

Biden on CNN?...is he the dunder mifflin manager, scranton branch...thought I saw him breaking into change machine down at the local carwash.


ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO