[[ERIC]] just won a bidding war for Nortel’s assets, beating out Siemens and Nokia. Alcatel-Lucent (ADR) [[ALU]] and Juniper Networks, Inc. [[JNPR]] are fighting eachother, quite feverishly, for a lucrative Verizon Communications Inc. [[VZ]] contract. Life is bountiful for the Barrons of Bandwidth, despite the economy sucking balls.
Remember, AT&T Inc. [[T]] is committed to trimming down their vendor list to a select several dozen. In my opinion, this bodes well for names like Alcatel-Lucent (ADR) [[ALU]] , ADTRAN, Inc. [[ADTN]] and TEKELEC [[TKLC]] .
People, these are parting shots, if I might be so bold. “The Fly” is set to embark on a mini-vacation of sorts. Purposely, in an effort to extend my lifespan and lower my blood pressure, I will not being watching the markets, whatsoever. I might post a few times, late at night, to tell you about my adventures with Mickey Mouse and the gang. But, for the most part, you will be on your own.
I know this news is almost as bad as hearing, for the first time, the tooth fairy and the sandman are fake, made up by mentally ill parents. But, it has to be done; therefore, it shall be so.
In order to prepare myself for a “worry free” vacation, I have delegated my business responsibilities to someone extraordinarily irresponsible. This way, when I return, the value of my steady hand and perfectionist ways will rise in value, sort of like my stocks, sort of like my life. And, by the way, I will depart having no less than a 30% cash position.
In short, life is good at The House of Fly, with year to date gains just short of 65% and balls the size of cannon grape. Once Flotek Industries, Inc. [[FTK]] goes “gorilla with a grenade” bananas on the market, my gains will be north of 75%. Indeud.
As for the blog, I am giving headline power to all tabbed bloggers. So, while I am away, you can enjoy the mysterious ways of Woodshedder and his southern charm. As you could imagine, Mrs. Fly is in a frenzy, trying to pack enough clothes and supplies to sustain us for several lifetimes. During tomorrow’s trading session, without a doubt, I will be sent off to complete a variety of last minute chores, none more important than the next.
My final market related post, at least for the next week, will be delivered to the internets tomorrow evening. Proper attire (tuxedo, white gloves) is mandatory.
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have a great vacation
From the looks of the forecast, you’d better outfit the family with a set of these Fremen Suits. Otherwise, I hope you and yours enjoy the escape, Mr.Fly.
Frank Herbert Dune reference?
Score one for the meth-addled hippy.
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I hear it’s been a shitty summer all through the north east.
Fly, Have fun. Slug Goofy for me. Thanks.
Mrs. Steve and I will watch your house and Steve, Jr. will make sure the repo man doesn’t take away your new PT Cruiser. I will make sure the illegals don’t slack off on your lawn. I will make sure the process servers stay away and don’t forget your sunblock especially if you go to Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach. Remember what happened at the water park vacation last year.
Have a good time and tell Mrs. Fly that Mrs. Steve will keep the “other” neighbor (the bad one) off your property.
New Crox…Check
Fanny Pack…Check
Champagne…Check
I-phone with OVTI Cam….Check
Ed Hardy T’s….Check
Cialis / Viagra ….Check….For Sport only of course
Looking forward to some IMPORTANT MATTERS essays fucker!
Full disclosure ……Long DIS
Travel safely, Fly.
have a great vacation.
Have a nice relaxing vacation.
I have warmed up the Disney characters and there are no hurricanes in sight.
sounds to me like your vacation will prove to be more stressful than running IBC and the market! good luck!!
Remember 4 oz max or it looks like large sticks of C4. All the illegals you fired for the remod job now work for security in Orlando–they have your old picture IDs. Have fun.
Fly,
I happen to be in Orlando (Universal) as we speak. Rained like hell today and was 95 degrees on the way in. Hour long lines in 100% humidity… at least the kids will enjoy it. Have a great time dude.
Joey
I live in florida right now. I’m in fairfield county “back home” on vacation.
even with the rain, it’s much better up here. It has nothing to do with the weather.
Ummm… yeah…
Fairfield County’s not too bad.
As my wife (and inveterate Southerner) would say: Ah guess you would eat a red apple!
++++++++++
Fly…
Please don’t leave us alone to fend for ourselves. It’s a thought too horrible to contemplate. The chart swill will send us bananas even though Shed is one of the better ones.
Leave Dennis Kneel in charge….
You are going to be dodging thunderstorms all week. Did you know that Florida has the most lightning strikes per square mile of any state in the US? Good luck and have fun!
As long as you are on the Dumbo Copter, you are safe.
(it’s the ears)
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say hello to the Griswolds.
let the link whoring begin!
http://bit.ly/Jd6ko – GOOG to 550
I too will link whore.
On the Occasion of a Special Ninth Birthday
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have fun
Another foreclosure
http://ibankcoin.com/king_of_the_pg/
tragic.
DVAX got a little bid pre market.
The DVAX chart and story are playing out very well! News in the form of a HEPLISAV update is imminent and momentum traders will be all over a volume move through 2.
Sure hope for some good news on the HEPLISAV update. After seeing your previous posts on this stock and doing a bit of digging, I wound up buying a small position last week at 1.46. So far so good.
Henry ENTR looks promising today. it looks like it could get to 4 bucks over then next month or so.
J I unloaded a bit on Friday but I’m holding a decent position so I’m with you!
CSIQ added here @ 15.68 will add like mad on further dip.
Glad to hear someone else has their balls on the guillotine. In @ $15.22 on Friday.
No worries. CSIQ will goose step higher once resistance @ 16 is breached. AND IT WILL BE BREACHED!
more CSIQ @ 15.35
CSIQ -loaded here. I don’t think 15 will be tested but 16 will.
Nice work, looking good
GLW, hmmmm……..
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=armS0HvL3I.E
Check out the name of the CFO!
“Flaws!”
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Good stuff La Mosca,
Nobody deserve a vacation more than you… Since you are in Orlando area, let me give you some tips.
1. Wear comfortable shoes
2. Lots of sunscreen
3. Blizzard Beach >>> Typhoon Lagoon
4. Bars/Club closed at 2am
5. Do not go to downtown at night, you will get jumped by homeless people
6. Best steakhouse in TOWN…http://www.texasdebrazil.com/
7. Nearest beach is Cocoa Beach (50min), but Daytona Beach (1 hour) is better
8. Mall at Millenia (best, most expensive mall in town)
9. If you play golf…screw those Disney overpriced courses…go to Champions Gate
10. Downtown Disney/CityWalk is a must for family although show after 6pm, or you will get taxed $15 for parking
Good points Big Mike.
I would add the following:
I think New Smyrna Beach (Cape Canaveral National Seashore) is a nice relaxing beach for a family with not too many people as parking spaces are limited.
I don’t think Fly plays golf (tennis man, I believe) but there are plenty of quality courses within 20 minutes of Disney that are inexpensive this time of year. Go on the Internet and make a tee time. Note that if you are a Florida resident I think the Disney courses and Grand Cypress are running specials at real good prices.
I live in Seminole County so I don’t get there much anymore without my kid. A real good buy is Mission Inn with nice two courses and last I checked unlimited play for next to nothing during the week.
Tons of outlet centers off International Drive area that Mrs. Fly may like.
Ugh..International Drive during tourist peak…you are better off walking.
One day, I literally stayed in traffic for 1:17 (i counted)…in fact, I had a buddy stop by the liquor store while in traffic to get a case and we moved about 15 feet.
I actually live about 15min from I-drive, in Dr. Phillips area (lots of great quality restaurants there); my MMA gym(GRACIE BARRA) is also literally a block away from I-drive (they give out a whole free week of training).
Outlets Malls in Orlando are also very good…Ive bought some nice suits there…Zegna $2000+ suits giving 75%off… I’ve bought 3 in one day…Hugo boss 45% off (ive got a nice tailor, should you buy a suit); Mrs. Fly would love there…
Why did I think you were a Hoosier like Johnny Dillenger?
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Perhaps le Fly will pick up a Zegna suit for the champagne party
Made to measure is the only way to go even with a great tailor…can’t see myself buying anything off the shelf other than t-shirts or shorts
ENTR about to explode 3.24
Henry;
It’s 3.20, it was 3.3 at the open. If it gos to 3.24 it’s not exploding.
It’s all about the time of day volume and the chart for me. A run here is much more likely to explode than opening bell moves.
I just bought 5,000 Boeing and sticking it into the retirement account.
Good solid core holding.
Especially in this, the age of corporate fascism. They are the IG Farben of this age.
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might as well throw GE in there too…..Boeing buys the jet engines from GE. (although GE has the finance arm exposure)
Yeah, I’d be concerned about buying GE here….
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VICL and NVAX doing well today…
CVGI has done pretty good the last couple of weeks as well for those interested in the lottery tickets.
Little late in the day (sorry out all day) but some useful gold and silver picks, maybe?
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Fly, are you that gummer that slow motion roller blades PB?