tampa's journal

Discussion in 'Journals' started by tampa, Sep 7, 2005.

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  1. tampa

    tampa

    May I assume that the above is intended to be an insult, and continued mockery of my work?

    Strange how as it becomes apparent that my system is successful, ET members become more hostile...
     
    #61     Sep 23, 2005
  2. No you may not assume anything.

    I am simply offering a "greetings" and a "well wishing" to the Wife.

    Without being too bold, I would like to say she is rather beautiful when she is angry...

    really Tampa...you must be less defensive and unassuming in the light of your success. You know what you know and I wish you continued success as far as the stars reach and as much as they can give...

    Michael B.

     
    #62     Sep 23, 2005
  3. Folks,

    There comes this time where I must expel from the depth of my intestines that I as wrong and I need to apologize to this master Trader we lovingly know as, Tampa....

    His new system as you know:

    elements of Murry Math, along with proprietary Astrological triggers.

    He has spent several minutes reading, developing and researching and we should give him all the support he is due. Gawd knows he is due.

    There is something to this Murray Math...there is always a line to draw upon for guidance and with the extra help from Astrolgical triggers ...well it's like a signpost in the universe with guidance from above choosing an almost drug-like "line of profit" leading the way...

    Tampa, I pour out from the dark passage of my esophagus from the far reaches of my stomach a big ATTABOY...I expel repeatedly with a wide open mouth and heart...good Trading to you sir...

    I would put 50 cents in "Tampa's stock tips can" anytime...

    Folks I beseach you to gather up your ironing and supply Tampa with a never ending pathway to channel his creativity further into the universe.

    Michael B.
     
    #63     Sep 23, 2005
  4. tampa

    tampa

    ...are you familiar, sir, with the one finger salute?

    God, how I hope so...
     
    #64     Sep 23, 2005
  5. pro's do not trade at IB...


     
    #65     Sep 23, 2005
  6. tampa

    tampa

    ...today's results:

    +15 ticks in 4 trades.

    (eat your hearts out)
     
    #66     Sep 23, 2005
  7. tampa

    tampa

    Right in the midst of the longest and best winning streak I’ve ever had – four consecutive profitable days in a row – tragedy strikes.

    It seemed innocent enough, when the mother-in-law showed up Friday afternoon. And there was nothing unusual when she and the wife locked themselves in the bedroom. Even the occasional evil, bone chilling laughs that drifted from the chamber seemed not out of the ordinary.

    Glad to be alone, I reviewed my charts, and ran a few tests. As darkness fell, I took my telescope out back to complete a few needed measurements of the moon in preperation for the coming week’s trade. And then it happened.

    As I stood there gazing through the eye piece, two shadowy figures charged from behind some bushes. Without warning, the wife threw a cross-body block, knocking me to the ground. At that point, the mother-in-law – a hefty beast, I must say – toppled the telescope, and proceeded to jump up and down on the instrument. As I lay helpless on the ground, the sound of twisting metal and shattered glass broke the evening silence.

    Almost as soon as it began, it was over – my telescope in ruins, my work set back for days, if not weeks.

    Maybe the time has come to give up on the dream. Maybe the time has come to admit that it was never to be. Maybe I should step aside, allowing others – younger, more resilient – to take my place. I did my best, worked as hard as I could, but it was never good enough. Surely a quarter of a century is long enough. How much failure, humiliation and heartbreak can one man stand?

    Of course I will miss the excitement, the challenge, but not the never ending defeat. My days will seem empty at first, but perhaps I will find something else to fill the hours. Maybe even the wife and I will start getting along again – I really do love her, and I suppose none of this has been easy on my bride.

    I will not be the first to accept defeat – nor will I be the last. I tried, honest to God I tried. I wanted it so bad – now all I want is to put it behind me.

    I better close for now – it’s too hard to type with tears in my eyes…
     
    #67     Sep 23, 2005
  8. Hello:

    As I was going to go out to dinner this evening, I realized that you are on to something important. After all it is the natural order of things as expressed by the position of the planets and their movement that really controls everything around us. In route, I realized that the orbital velocity of the earth had changed slightly, so I restored balance to the universe by changing course and driving toward the supermarket with the intention of buying steaks for the grill.

    A couple of minutes later, I noticed that the moon had risen and the illuminated fraction was 0.492. I immediately turned left, and swerving around an elderly lady, I ran over a couple of pigeons, restoring order to the universe.

    When I got home I noticed that my parking space was occupied. I quickly undressed and climbed onto the hood of my car. Placing my index finger directly on top of my head, I turned counterclockwise three times. Satisfied that I had once again restored balance to the universe I went in and started dinner.

    I hope the rest of you have said your prayers, as I believe the earth is scheduled to implode early tomorrow morning at precisely 4:34 am. In an attempt to ward off the destructive effects of this cosmic imbalance, I will be offering animal sacrifices to the moon, venus and mars in my backyard around midnight. If I am successful, I intend to sell naked puts on the Nymex during the extended session on Sunday. According to my calculations, that should protect us all for about 72 hours.

    Based on my understanding of the principles you have outlined I intend to publish a list of activities that you and I must do on a daily basis in order to prevent the earth from escaping its orbit and colliding with the sun.

    Wish me luck

    Steve
     
    #68     Sep 24, 2005
  9. tampa

    tampa

    Steve, with all due respect, and no slight intended - you just don't get it.
     
    #69     Sep 24, 2005
  10. Well

    I appreciate the respect part. I don't mean you any disrespect.

    There is a point to my post. Although you may consider it frivolous, the fact is I could be right in my assertions (about imbalances in the universe). You have no way of knowing. You have rejected my comments out of hand, without knowing how I arrived at my conclusions.

    Who knows, maybe I have saved the earth from destruction by swerving around an old lady and running over some pigeons. I may have kept you and every other person on this planet from being extinguished in an instant by climbing on top of my car hood naked and turning around three times. On Sunday I may again keep us all from certain destruction by selling naked puts on the Nymex. Whats missing is a way to determine cause and effect, and what I am (gently) suggesting is that you have no way of doing that with your combination of Murray math and Astrology. Therefore it is likely, that you are heading for yet another blowup of your account. You seem to be an intelligent person so I would simply ask you to refer back to my comments. What kind of universe would this be IF my comments were true. How secure would we all be if you had to rely on ME to save everyone from destruction. Obviously that is nonsense. In the same vein you might ask yourself, how likely is it that a combination of Mathematics and Astrology would permit you to make profitable trades. I would argue that it is about the same probability.

    Now the other possibility is that you are not serious, and you are just having some fun. If that is the case, just send me a PM and I will leave you to your pastime (teasing Samson).

    Good luck
    Steve

    P.S. By the way, I have a system of my own that I would love to share with you. For the small sum of $6,000 I would be glad to teach you how to trade. The method is very flexible and I can easily incorporate the moon and stars if necessary. As an added incentive, if you take me up on my offer, I will introduce you to the many movie stars that I party with all the time. Also I will cast you in my next movie titled " Samson's revenge: I'll sue you bastards". If you are not right for that one, I can always cast you in the sequel "I mean it, I am not kidding, I am dialing my lawyers number right now"....
     
    #70     Sep 24, 2005
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