ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 25 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Cramer agrees with me. Not sure if it’s good or bad...lol https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-tale-told-by-an-idiot-cnbcs-jim-cramer-urges-investors-not-to-be-fooled-by-new-highs-in-the-stock-market-2020-08-19 You know there a world outside that has nothing to do with the USA. Invest wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: You know there a world outside that has nothing to do with the USA. Invest wisely. And it’s all based on central bank debt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: You do you. +25.9% ytd baby. Thanks daddy powell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 The measly $4k I put into Tesla and one index fund back in March has me up $3k so far. Should have bought $2k more Tesla! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 56 minutes ago, f7ben said: And it’s all based on central bank debt It's much bigger than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: It's much bigger than you. Well duh....that doesn’t make it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 hours ago, steve from amherst said: I sold more jobs this august then Then I usually do total estimates in any other august. Fucking amazing year I build swimming pools and I stopped selling months ago. So have most of my competitors. The phone rings everyday with people looking for quotes. Its down to about 5/day on average now but was 10-25 per day through July. I already have enough work for next year to get me to September and anytime I have left will only be worth more. Prices are going up, costs are going up. Shortages of materials now. Seems I spend an hour per day just trying to find/buy product. Everything is on back order and suppliers are saying this will likely carry into next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, f7ben said: Well duh....that doesn’t make it right Business is very strong, it's what really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Business is very strong, it's what really matters. Driven by debt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, f7ben said: Driven by debt Just stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Just stop it. It’s not hard to break down.....without massive liquidity injections the system would have completely imploded. Next time we have some minor disruption the amount of debt injected with be significantly greater than last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: It’s not hard to break down.....without massive liquidity injections the system would have completely imploded. Next time we have some minor disruption the amount of debt injected with be significantly greater than last time Seems that way. Ben, I spend a lot of time researching and investing in strategies with little to no market correlation. There's a world out there, I suggest you get familiar with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Seems that way. Ben, I spend a lot of time researching and investing in strategies with little to no market correlation. There's a world out there, I suggest you get familiar with it. I made an offer on a bar/restaurant this week that my wife has wanted for years. My life is almost completely set and I’ll be middle class and comfortable until I die. All the bitching you read from me is my concern for the future generations and what I see as the outright theft of their wealth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, f7ben said: I made an offer on a bar/restaurant this week that my wife has wanted for years. My life is almost completely set and I’ll be middle class and comfortable until I die. All the bitching you read from me is my concern for the future generations and what I see as the outright theft of their wealth That is you. I hope it works for you. I'm concerned about the future generation and the mess we are leaving them as well, but we're not really gonna change much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnManOral Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 57 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I build swimming pools and I stopped selling months ago. So have most of my competitors. The phone rings everyday with people looking for quotes. Its down to about 5/day on average now but was 10-25 per day through July. I already have enough work for next year to get me to September and anytime I have left will only be worth more. Prices are going up, costs are going up. Shortages of materials now. Seems I spend an hour per day just trying to find/buy product. Everything is on back order and suppliers are saying this will likely carry into next season. Hey Tim, could you please pm me a reference for landscape contractor in south eastern ontario. I need a stone patio built and there is no way I am doing that shit myself. Once was enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: That is you. I hope it works for you. I'm concerned about the future generation and the mess we are leaving them as well, but we're not really gonna change much. Just because I can’t change things doesn’t mean I need to be quiet about what I see as wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 21, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, ManOnManOral said: Hey Tim, could you please pm me a reference for landscape contractor in south eastern ontario. I need a stone patio built and there is no way I am doing that shit myself. Once was enough for me. Sorry Craig, I don't know anyone out that way. Around Kitchener/Waterloo I know lots. Pavers are in short supply right now. I have a job that's been sitting 4 weeks now waiting for pavers to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnManOral Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Just now, Blackstar said: Sorry Craig, I don't know anyone out that way. Around Kitchener/Waterloo I know lots. Pavers are in short supply right now. I have a job that's been sitting 4 weeks now waiting for pavers to come in. I want natural stone. Any suggestions on a supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, ManOnManOral said: I want natural stone. Any suggestions on a supplier. By the molds and cast your own concrete. Simple , all the same aesthetics and 20% of the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 21, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 37 minutes ago, ManOnManOral said: I want natural stone. Any suggestions on a supplier. I buy stone from a couple of local landscape yards, not from a quarry. You can view products here. https://www.adamslandscapesupply.ca/ https://creativelandscapedepot.com/ You likely have similar places near you. They supply the contractors. I know the yards I deal with have good contractors they will recommend so maybe you want to start there. Have a look at the stone you want use and ask who has been buying it lately, get a look at some of their work. Ask to see projects that are under construction or have been down for sometime. Anyone can make it look pretty for the short run. Base prep is the key for getting a long life from any patio. Are you thinking dry laying it or mortared down? One of my landscapers does a halfway between deal where he compacts A-gravel them puts down an inch of mortar to bed the stones then he grouts with Polymeric sand. Its a good compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 21, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 I just bought the stone veneer for my fireplace here. https://stonelandscapes.ca/ I have a mason coming in 2 weeks reskin the old brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselgeek Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, f7ben said: I made an offer on a bar/restaurant this week that my wife has wanted for years. My life is almost completely set and I’ll be middle class and comfortable until I die. All the bitching you read from me is my concern for the future generations and what I see as the outright theft of their wealth Are you sure a bar/restaurant is a wise investment for your health and sanity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 21, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, f7ben said: By the molds and cast your own concrete. Simple , all the same aesthetics and 20% of the cost The same aesthetics? Really? It would be a lot less than 20% for what you are describing. Natural flagstone patio would be around $50/sqft depending on size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, Blackstar said: The same aesthetics? Really? It would be a lot less than 20% for what you are describing. Natural flagstone patio would be around $50/sqft depending on size. Ah no....not even close. You have no idea what you’re babbling about. He was talking about stone veneer ....not a patio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 21, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: Ah no....not even close. You have no idea what you’re babbling about. He was talking about stone veneer ....not a patio 2 hours ago, ManOnManOral said: Hey Tim, could you please pm me a reference for landscape contractor in south eastern ontario. I need a stone patio built and there is no way I am doing that shit myself. Once was enough for me. Hmmm....Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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