My dear Ol' departed Pappy always told me to "stick to what you know, boy." I dabbled in the Market a couple times. The only reason I didn't lose my ass was because of my impatience. Had I left it in there and forgot about it, as I was advised, I would've lost it all. It's just like playing Poker. Don't get in the game with anymore than you can afford to lose. Been lucky, I guess. The only stock I own today, is in my own Company. Privately owned, and I've been blessed with a business partner that's a CPA, and a lot smarter than I am. I know how to make them pennies, and he knows how to stack 'em! Always been lucky in surrounding myself with people that are smarter than I am. Another thing my Ol' Pappy told me was, "Assets are nice, Son, but it's the CA$H that counts!" There endeth the lesson. Later--HUBBARD