Potus Kickmeinthe Nuttus

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The great and fearless King of The United States has now left  my city, a city he sees as his citadel in the west. I now must venture out into the rainy oil covered streets. I have been running around like a headless chicken on PCP all day, and it doesn’t look to stop, I probably won’t be able to go to the gym, and this makes me angry.

Here’s what I did today:

Sold DDD for a 2.13% loss, so that I could…

Short XONE with a cost basis of $31.12

I will, hopefully, be back right after the close

 

I’m Thinking We Trade Down Again, and Shorting $XONE

1,601 views

I hate to say it, but look at VIX futures, then compare them to the market index futures. Not looking good. It may not happen, but I will be checking when Europe opens to see what it’s looking like, then updating this. If we do trade down, this is the screen I am looking at to spot potential shorts.

I will almost definitely be initiating a short in XONE tomorrow. I’m sorry, 3D printing is “cool,” but all the hype, without a real demand, and a supply– for that matter –just doesn’t exist. They have been making awesome things with 3D printing, but it’s not replacing forging AR15 lower receivers the old fashioned way anytime soon. There are many things it’s going to be awesome for, but you have to convince the “old guard” first. This thing is up ~19% since it’s IPO at the beginning of March. Time for it to be taught some humility.

XONE

Here’s what the screen turned up:

short screen

 

Names of interest: RENT NKTR FR CERS EGAN KRG CQP (<-seriously) CHTR VIPS ANGI  (<-seriously)

Charts for the “names of interest” here

[EDIT: I’m going to bed, finally, but I think we trade down in the morning}

Little “Fratastic” Men are Managing Your Money

699 views

You can read the definition of “fratastic” on Urban Dictionary here, and you will notice that it is such an epidemic, that the people who wrote the definitions actually think it’s “cool” to act like this. Also, not all the negative votes.  Here’s my definition.

Fratastic (adjective): Boys trapped in men’s bodies– well somewhat, as they often look like little boys, that act as if they are in a fraternity, but have been out of college for at least 4 years. They play “beer pong,” on Tuesday nights, and think that because of their exploits in college, this makes them the coolest and most awesome individual ever. They think the can do no wrong, and have no fear of physical retribution. They have no semblance of responsibilty, and no that their parents will bail them out no matter what.

Alex was being super fratastic when he took two jager bombs– while wearing a pink polo with short khaki shorts and top siders — then hit on that big guy’s girlfriend, telling the guy he shouldn’t mess with him, because his dad was a lawyer, and could make him disappear.

This type of thing occurs all the time. Recently, a friend of mine who works for a large firm downtown, sent me an email conversation he had with a coworker he hates. For the sake of my buddy not having to kick the dude’s ass at work, I will summarize. This guy is 30 years old, went to a private school in Southern California, was an officer in a frat, and now is analyst down town. My friend suspects that his dad got him the job, because he is almost never given any real work, and nothing hard. Apparently he almost got kicked out of school for having a coke problem and feeding it to Freshman girls, but his dad made a donation. He brags openly about this– so I’ve heard –but I have not heard it first hand.

He’s about 5’7″-5’8,” “skinny fat (tiny arms, big belly),” and balding. It’s not like he has an excuse for this, he doesn’t work hard and has plenty of time and money to get to the gym and hire a trainer. He chooses to eat like shit, and go to the bar every night instead. He claimed that there were never any “decent broads to slam,” at the bar all the guys who work there go to after work. My friend goes straight to the gym, and has only been to the bar once.

This clown claims that he “used to bag multi dime pieces per week on the reg” at “THE HOUSE.” He doesn’t get it now, he walks up to ladies that “he wouldn’t have run a train on in school,” and they don’t give him the time of day. His approach? He walks up and says “Hey, I work for ‘XY across the street/downtown,” then calls the women “[my] favorite, stupid whores, because that is what they are if they don’t understand who [he is].”

Then he went on to say how he had been paying for escorts because the “normal sluts don’t know how to ride a god.” This is in an email to a coworker that he really doesn’t hang out with that much. I haven’t seen proof but apparently he has alleged that he would do anything illegal or unethical for the company, to advance his position. Makes you feel great about having your money there right?

I’ve only met the guy once, but he said that we “were about the same size, [I was] just slightly taller.” 5’7″-5’8″ and a very fluffy ~180lbs, compared to 6’1″-6’2″ ~270lbs, is far from “about.” The worst part, this guy and his boss openly talk about how his boss has multiple girlfriends on the side, while his wife stays home with the kids. The young idiot wants to be just like him.

When I met this guy it was at an investment conference downtown, and after hearing that my fiance (girlfriend at the time) was “hot,” he followed me around and insisted I show him a pic of the lady. Looking to get rid of him, I reluctantly showed him, he tried to grab the phone out of my hand and wanted to see more. I almost head butted him, then seemingly not getting the picture, came up to me after the conference at the “meet and greet” and asked me “if I was ever interested in a three-way to let him know,” and tried to give me his card.

I promptly slapped the card out of  is hand and let about 5 people restrain me. Why am I taking the time to tell you this? His boss got a promotion on 4/1, and decided to give this idiot one today, and they are both headed to NYC. You guys can have him.

I try to always act in an ethical manner, but I don’t think there is anything I can do about this guy, so I am just going to let it go, and hopefully karma will sort things out.

$LULU NEWS

577 views

LULU just announced that Chief Product Officer Sheree Waterson would be leaving, she has been with the company since 2008. IN that time the company has surged with growth, but has been shaky as of late. It seems as though Ms. Waterson was given here walking papers from reading the press release. I take this to be bearish, as the landscape is changing quickly, with many new competitors. Who they choose to replace her could cause a move in the name, but time will only tell.

They also released another statement regarding the recent “sheer” black Luon saga, and the forward looking statements on the company. It seems like they are pulling a bit of an AAPL, they just thought people would want to buy their products forever, with little change. “The Rhino,” does not agree.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) (LLL.TO) today provided an update on its black luon production issues.

After an evaluation of lululemon’s previously disclosed black luon production issues, the company concluded that the current specification and testing protocols for the signature fabric luon that were developed in 2006 have not materially changed. However, production of luon is a complex process with a number of different inputs, and fabric is the key factor. While the fabric involved may have met testing standards, it was on the low end of lululemon’s tolerance scale and we have found that our testing protocols were incomplete for some of the variables in fabric characteristics. When combined with subtle style changes in pattern, the resulting end product had an unacceptable level of sheerness.

lululemon had taken steps prior to the black luon issue to bolster its internal product expertise, including the addition of senior level capabilities in quality, raw materials and production. This new team was instrumental in determining the root cause of the issue and has initiated three work streams to address what we believe are the contributing causes.

Work streams and actions include:

1. Testing & processes: lululemon’s quality team is assessing all luon products in the production pipeline according to newly implemented rigorous testing and quality processes that includes revised specifications for modulus (stretch), weight and tolerances.

2. Factory oversight: lululemon employees have been stationed in factories to monitor and test products and will educate internal teams and manufacturing partners on new testing standards and methodologies.

3. Leadership and structure: lululemon is building a stronger internal structure with new leadership and cross-functional team capability that we believe will create a more robust organization to support our long-term growth strategy.

“Our stand for differentiation is the quality of our product. We have been building capacity in the product organization, and we recognize that continued investment in this segment of the business is required to support our future,” said lululemon CEO Christine Day. “We are committed to continually developing best in class fabrics, and are committed to only putting product in our stores that meets our stringent standards.”

Based on our evaluation to date, there is no change to the company’s first quarter and fiscal 2013 earnings guidance that was provided on March 21st, 2013.

 

 

“The Rhino,” for The Nobel Peace Prize?

485 views

Let us forgo the pain and suffering of war. I propose a way end to end the hostilities with the DPRK, a kickboxing match between Kim Jong Un, and “The Rhino.” He’s supposed to have balls of steel right? How about a winner takes all 3 round match?

You were unaware I was such a humanitarian– I’m sure –but what say you on the matter?

kim jongkim jong

This “Bonehead,” Can In Fact, Make You Money

2,192 views

When we got back from our second tour to Iraq, they started giving us all brain scans. We went down, one platoon each day, to get our scans. This fat slob was operating the machine, stomach looking to burst his camouflage scrubs, he and I were the same rank, but he was truly “An Army of One.” Apparently I had/have an above average skull thickness, which made this fat slob chuckle, and for at least a week I was “PFC Bonehead,” “Hooah Head,” “Battering Ram,” and many other creative monikers.

Besides having my brain squeezed by a mass of protein and calcium, I am actually able to operate as a productive member of society, except for when I’m beat to death from being tired and working out so hard. Last night I forgot to link to the screen I made in this post (now fixed). Then after falling asleep on the couch waiting for Europe to open– it’s a ritual, so shush –I awoke to see VIX futures ripping, to the tune of 4%. This is my “late night tell” as to what happens in the market the next day. Instead of making the title of the post detailing that I though we would trade down, I wrote “We Trade Up In The Morning,” where “Up,” should have been “Down.”

Ignoring the fact that I am actually quite “dense,” I have been making some pretty good picks, and I am much better at shorts than longs. I made this new screen– which members of The PPT can see here –the same screen that picked these winners from my post last night. Take a look at their charts, and I’ll be honest, I think there are a few names in there that will see at least 20% downside in the coming weeks:

short tag charts

 

And yes, I’ve seen TSLA today, and no, I’m not selling. While everyone runs to squeeze through the slats, I remain in the muddy corral, with the beast rearing up, steam billowing from its nostrils. I will not be denied, I shall– in fact –tame the beast.

Ciao, Bella!

 

Do You Have Tags for “Short Season?”

446 views

This thing is about to run out of gas, possibly momentarily, put it could continue through the spring, and into the summer. I’m looking for names that are going to fall first, and the fastest. This is just a preliminary screen, and I will be looking through these names more in depth. I’m looking for names near their 52 week high, with poor fundamentals, and poor April seasonality. Did I mention, I feel like I got hit by a tractor after my workout tonight?

Screen for members of The PPT here

Here’s what I got:

XONE looks fully ready to be kicked sideways down the stairs

Then there’s these:

SPLKPCITEGANRENTANGI, RAD

I’ll be taking a a deeper look into their businesses and fundamentals, but first, here’s the charts.

Timber!

The Quest For 500, Part 5

373 views

After getting home from a delicious meal with @marc_david today, I was greeted by the TSLA news, and I don’t really know what to say about that. I don’t think it’s all that bad, or all that great, so I must ponder it some more. Today was big bench day, so I had to get my mind right.

The lady picked me up, and I was determined to get at least 440lbs. I still do not have a spotter, or training and partner, and today I found out that I am going to need one. I may also need to buy my own bench, or something. The geniuses at 24 decided to anchor all the benches in the rubber protecting the floor. Thus, when a “big boss,” uses some leg drive, or even just has a violent rep or too, the benches rip out of the ground. Not even close to being somewhat safe.

This is pure idiocy, but you have to understand this is San Francisco, were dudes come to the gym in all their designer workout gear, to stare at chicks in tight spandex, or other dudes. Thus, why would they care if there’s only two guys in the entire gym that handle over 250lbs? They don’t. So now I am left with only the Smith Machine, that I have to strap Velcro around the “stops,” otherwise they fall.

There’s no other feasible gyms, almost all the other ones are part of a chain called “Crunch,” no thanks. Trying to work with what you have can only go so far, when you have no spotter, and you only have a Smith Machine that sticks on the right side going up.  I got– in just plate weight –410 lbs for 3 by myself, then moved up 40 lbs to 450 lbs– 5 x 45 lb plates on each side. I psyched myself out a little bit, and I think I got a little scared, but if you had that much weight hanging over you with no help, would you not be too?

I tried to shake it off and handle it myself, but as I un-racked it and started lowering it, halfway down I pushed it back up, it just wasn’t worth it. I was pretty disgusted with myself, but how disgusted would I have been if I hurt myself? After taking one plate off  per side, I swapped them each with 35’s, effectively making the plate weight 430 lbs, with my buddy spotting me I did this for 5 reps.

The biggest thing wasn’t the help, it was being able to focus on all the fundamentals of the lift– getting, and staying, dialed in. My buddy was actually impressed, and had recently given me hell for using the Smith. I’m afraid I have reached the point that I will have to start the search for a spotter. A necessity, it seems, just like making magnificent returns in the Stocked Market.

Which reminds me, I am working on some new picks. Are you ready?

 

Why Aren’t You in the #12631 Right Now?

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What are you not doing in the #12631 right now? A trading room, where some of the greatest minds come together in order to “bank coin.” RC and Chess, are like all-pro linebackers, and the market is the offense. They read the QB, the  RB, and find which gaps they are trying to shoot through. Sure, you can go it alone, but you’ll probably end up getting blindsided by the Tackle and end up on your face.

What are you waiting for? Go check out the #12631 right now.

Also, keep an eye on a few of my picks from earlier, here, and in case you missed it, I dropped part 5 of my “Invasion Series” late last night, here.

I’ve got to run and go meet Marc for lunch downtown, it is true, I will be rolling down there and picking him up in a town car, that’s the only way I roll. Muni sucks, there’s no where to park, and most cabs smell like a dead goat covered in vomit– which is without top hat.

Lastly, I have been working my ass off lately, which I enjoy, but I have no less than 6 weddings that I will be attending, or in, from May through September. I’m sorry, but I think weddings are complete and total wastes of time and energy, how ’bout we make money instead of spending it? Especially when the majority of weddings– these days –end in divorce. I blame idiots like the Kardashians, and wish Thor’s lightning would strike them down. I am on the verge of becoming truly great and don’t have time for madness like this.

After calling me three times already, I pick up on the fourth.

“Jesus dude, who died now?”

“No one dude, I just had to tell you that you and [Lady Rhino] were going to be one of the couples that are the head of their table.”

“Dude, please don’t call me again like that, unless it’s actually important.”

“Whatever man, it’s not like you have to go to work.”

That’s when I hung up, I don’t have anytime for bullshit like that, and neither should you. So why are you still reading this then? Get in the #12631 and make some money!

 

Potus Kickmeinthe Nuttus

495 views

The great and fearless King of The United States has now left  my city, a city he sees as his citadel in the west. I now must venture out into the rainy oil covered streets. I have been running around like a headless chicken on PCP all day, and it doesn’t look to stop, I probably won’t be able to go to the gym, and this makes me angry.

Here’s what I did today:

Sold DDD for a 2.13% loss, so that I could…

Short XONE with a cost basis of $31.12

I will, hopefully, be back right after the close

 

I’m Thinking We Trade Down Again, and Shorting $XONE

1,601 views

I hate to say it, but look at VIX futures, then compare them to the market index futures. Not looking good. It may not happen, but I will be checking when Europe opens to see what it’s looking like, then updating this. If we do trade down, this is the screen I am looking at to spot potential shorts.

I will almost definitely be initiating a short in XONE tomorrow. I’m sorry, 3D printing is “cool,” but all the hype, without a real demand, and a supply– for that matter –just doesn’t exist. They have been making awesome things with 3D printing, but it’s not replacing forging AR15 lower receivers the old fashioned way anytime soon. There are many things it’s going to be awesome for, but you have to convince the “old guard” first. This thing is up ~19% since it’s IPO at the beginning of March. Time for it to be taught some humility.

XONE

Here’s what the screen turned up:

short screen

 

Names of interest: RENT NKTR FR CERS EGAN KRG CQP (<-seriously) CHTR VIPS ANGI  (<-seriously)

Charts for the “names of interest” here

[EDIT: I’m going to bed, finally, but I think we trade down in the morning}

Little “Fratastic” Men are Managing Your Money

699 views

You can read the definition of “fratastic” on Urban Dictionary here, and you will notice that it is such an epidemic, that the people who wrote the definitions actually think it’s “cool” to act like this. Also, not all the negative votes.  Here’s my definition.

Fratastic (adjective): Boys trapped in men’s bodies– well somewhat, as they often look like little boys, that act as if they are in a fraternity, but have been out of college for at least 4 years. They play “beer pong,” on Tuesday nights, and think that because of their exploits in college, this makes them the coolest and most awesome individual ever. They think the can do no wrong, and have no fear of physical retribution. They have no semblance of responsibilty, and no that their parents will bail them out no matter what.

Alex was being super fratastic when he took two jager bombs– while wearing a pink polo with short khaki shorts and top siders — then hit on that big guy’s girlfriend, telling the guy he shouldn’t mess with him, because his dad was a lawyer, and could make him disappear.

This type of thing occurs all the time. Recently, a friend of mine who works for a large firm downtown, sent me an email conversation he had with a coworker he hates. For the sake of my buddy not having to kick the dude’s ass at work, I will summarize. This guy is 30 years old, went to a private school in Southern California, was an officer in a frat, and now is analyst down town. My friend suspects that his dad got him the job, because he is almost never given any real work, and nothing hard. Apparently he almost got kicked out of school for having a coke problem and feeding it to Freshman girls, but his dad made a donation. He brags openly about this– so I’ve heard –but I have not heard it first hand.

He’s about 5’7″-5’8,” “skinny fat (tiny arms, big belly),” and balding. It’s not like he has an excuse for this, he doesn’t work hard and has plenty of time and money to get to the gym and hire a trainer. He chooses to eat like shit, and go to the bar every night instead. He claimed that there were never any “decent broads to slam,” at the bar all the guys who work there go to after work. My friend goes straight to the gym, and has only been to the bar once.

This clown claims that he “used to bag multi dime pieces per week on the reg” at “THE HOUSE.” He doesn’t get it now, he walks up to ladies that “he wouldn’t have run a train on in school,” and they don’t give him the time of day. His approach? He walks up and says “Hey, I work for ‘XY across the street/downtown,” then calls the women “[my] favorite, stupid whores, because that is what they are if they don’t understand who [he is].”

Then he went on to say how he had been paying for escorts because the “normal sluts don’t know how to ride a god.” This is in an email to a coworker that he really doesn’t hang out with that much. I haven’t seen proof but apparently he has alleged that he would do anything illegal or unethical for the company, to advance his position. Makes you feel great about having your money there right?

I’ve only met the guy once, but he said that we “were about the same size, [I was] just slightly taller.” 5’7″-5’8″ and a very fluffy ~180lbs, compared to 6’1″-6’2″ ~270lbs, is far from “about.” The worst part, this guy and his boss openly talk about how his boss has multiple girlfriends on the side, while his wife stays home with the kids. The young idiot wants to be just like him.

When I met this guy it was at an investment conference downtown, and after hearing that my fiance (girlfriend at the time) was “hot,” he followed me around and insisted I show him a pic of the lady. Looking to get rid of him, I reluctantly showed him, he tried to grab the phone out of my hand and wanted to see more. I almost head butted him, then seemingly not getting the picture, came up to me after the conference at the “meet and greet” and asked me “if I was ever interested in a three-way to let him know,” and tried to give me his card.

I promptly slapped the card out of  is hand and let about 5 people restrain me. Why am I taking the time to tell you this? His boss got a promotion on 4/1, and decided to give this idiot one today, and they are both headed to NYC. You guys can have him.

I try to always act in an ethical manner, but I don’t think there is anything I can do about this guy, so I am just going to let it go, and hopefully karma will sort things out.

$LULU NEWS

577 views

LULU just announced that Chief Product Officer Sheree Waterson would be leaving, she has been with the company since 2008. IN that time the company has surged with growth, but has been shaky as of late. It seems as though Ms. Waterson was given here walking papers from reading the press release. I take this to be bearish, as the landscape is changing quickly, with many new competitors. Who they choose to replace her could cause a move in the name, but time will only tell.

They also released another statement regarding the recent “sheer” black Luon saga, and the forward looking statements on the company. It seems like they are pulling a bit of an AAPL, they just thought people would want to buy their products forever, with little change. “The Rhino,” does not agree.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) (LLL.TO) today provided an update on its black luon production issues.

After an evaluation of lululemon’s previously disclosed black luon production issues, the company concluded that the current specification and testing protocols for the signature fabric luon that were developed in 2006 have not materially changed. However, production of luon is a complex process with a number of different inputs, and fabric is the key factor. While the fabric involved may have met testing standards, it was on the low end of lululemon’s tolerance scale and we have found that our testing protocols were incomplete for some of the variables in fabric characteristics. When combined with subtle style changes in pattern, the resulting end product had an unacceptable level of sheerness.

lululemon had taken steps prior to the black luon issue to bolster its internal product expertise, including the addition of senior level capabilities in quality, raw materials and production. This new team was instrumental in determining the root cause of the issue and has initiated three work streams to address what we believe are the contributing causes.

Work streams and actions include:

1. Testing & processes: lululemon’s quality team is assessing all luon products in the production pipeline according to newly implemented rigorous testing and quality processes that includes revised specifications for modulus (stretch), weight and tolerances.

2. Factory oversight: lululemon employees have been stationed in factories to monitor and test products and will educate internal teams and manufacturing partners on new testing standards and methodologies.

3. Leadership and structure: lululemon is building a stronger internal structure with new leadership and cross-functional team capability that we believe will create a more robust organization to support our long-term growth strategy.

“Our stand for differentiation is the quality of our product. We have been building capacity in the product organization, and we recognize that continued investment in this segment of the business is required to support our future,” said lululemon CEO Christine Day. “We are committed to continually developing best in class fabrics, and are committed to only putting product in our stores that meets our stringent standards.”

Based on our evaluation to date, there is no change to the company’s first quarter and fiscal 2013 earnings guidance that was provided on March 21st, 2013.

 

 

“The Rhino,” for The Nobel Peace Prize?

485 views

Let us forgo the pain and suffering of war. I propose a way end to end the hostilities with the DPRK, a kickboxing match between Kim Jong Un, and “The Rhino.” He’s supposed to have balls of steel right? How about a winner takes all 3 round match?

You were unaware I was such a humanitarian– I’m sure –but what say you on the matter?

kim jongkim jong

This “Bonehead,” Can In Fact, Make You Money

2,192 views

When we got back from our second tour to Iraq, they started giving us all brain scans. We went down, one platoon each day, to get our scans. This fat slob was operating the machine, stomach looking to burst his camouflage scrubs, he and I were the same rank, but he was truly “An Army of One.” Apparently I had/have an above average skull thickness, which made this fat slob chuckle, and for at least a week I was “PFC Bonehead,” “Hooah Head,” “Battering Ram,” and many other creative monikers.

Besides having my brain squeezed by a mass of protein and calcium, I am actually able to operate as a productive member of society, except for when I’m beat to death from being tired and working out so hard. Last night I forgot to link to the screen I made in this post (now fixed). Then after falling asleep on the couch waiting for Europe to open– it’s a ritual, so shush –I awoke to see VIX futures ripping, to the tune of 4%. This is my “late night tell” as to what happens in the market the next day. Instead of making the title of the post detailing that I though we would trade down, I wrote “We Trade Up In The Morning,” where “Up,” should have been “Down.”

Ignoring the fact that I am actually quite “dense,” I have been making some pretty good picks, and I am much better at shorts than longs. I made this new screen– which members of The PPT can see here –the same screen that picked these winners from my post last night. Take a look at their charts, and I’ll be honest, I think there are a few names in there that will see at least 20% downside in the coming weeks:

short tag charts

 

And yes, I’ve seen TSLA today, and no, I’m not selling. While everyone runs to squeeze through the slats, I remain in the muddy corral, with the beast rearing up, steam billowing from its nostrils. I will not be denied, I shall– in fact –tame the beast.

Ciao, Bella!

 

Do You Have Tags for “Short Season?”

446 views

This thing is about to run out of gas, possibly momentarily, put it could continue through the spring, and into the summer. I’m looking for names that are going to fall first, and the fastest. This is just a preliminary screen, and I will be looking through these names more in depth. I’m looking for names near their 52 week high, with poor fundamentals, and poor April seasonality. Did I mention, I feel like I got hit by a tractor after my workout tonight?

Screen for members of The PPT here

Here’s what I got:

XONE looks fully ready to be kicked sideways down the stairs

Then there’s these:

SPLKPCITEGANRENTANGI, RAD

I’ll be taking a a deeper look into their businesses and fundamentals, but first, here’s the charts.

Timber!

The Quest For 500, Part 5

373 views

After getting home from a delicious meal with @marc_david today, I was greeted by the TSLA news, and I don’t really know what to say about that. I don’t think it’s all that bad, or all that great, so I must ponder it some more. Today was big bench day, so I had to get my mind right.

The lady picked me up, and I was determined to get at least 440lbs. I still do not have a spotter, or training and partner, and today I found out that I am going to need one. I may also need to buy my own bench, or something. The geniuses at 24 decided to anchor all the benches in the rubber protecting the floor. Thus, when a “big boss,” uses some leg drive, or even just has a violent rep or too, the benches rip out of the ground. Not even close to being somewhat safe.

This is pure idiocy, but you have to understand this is San Francisco, were dudes come to the gym in all their designer workout gear, to stare at chicks in tight spandex, or other dudes. Thus, why would they care if there’s only two guys in the entire gym that handle over 250lbs? They don’t. So now I am left with only the Smith Machine, that I have to strap Velcro around the “stops,” otherwise they fall.

There’s no other feasible gyms, almost all the other ones are part of a chain called “Crunch,” no thanks. Trying to work with what you have can only go so far, when you have no spotter, and you only have a Smith Machine that sticks on the right side going up.  I got– in just plate weight –410 lbs for 3 by myself, then moved up 40 lbs to 450 lbs– 5 x 45 lb plates on each side. I psyched myself out a little bit, and I think I got a little scared, but if you had that much weight hanging over you with no help, would you not be too?

I tried to shake it off and handle it myself, but as I un-racked it and started lowering it, halfway down I pushed it back up, it just wasn’t worth it. I was pretty disgusted with myself, but how disgusted would I have been if I hurt myself? After taking one plate off  per side, I swapped them each with 35’s, effectively making the plate weight 430 lbs, with my buddy spotting me I did this for 5 reps.

The biggest thing wasn’t the help, it was being able to focus on all the fundamentals of the lift– getting, and staying, dialed in. My buddy was actually impressed, and had recently given me hell for using the Smith. I’m afraid I have reached the point that I will have to start the search for a spotter. A necessity, it seems, just like making magnificent returns in the Stocked Market.

Which reminds me, I am working on some new picks. Are you ready?

 

Why Aren’t You in the #12631 Right Now?

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What are you not doing in the #12631 right now? A trading room, where some of the greatest minds come together in order to “bank coin.” RC and Chess, are like all-pro linebackers, and the market is the offense. They read the QB, the  RB, and find which gaps they are trying to shoot through. Sure, you can go it alone, but you’ll probably end up getting blindsided by the Tackle and end up on your face.

What are you waiting for? Go check out the #12631 right now.

Also, keep an eye on a few of my picks from earlier, here, and in case you missed it, I dropped part 5 of my “Invasion Series” late last night, here.

I’ve got to run and go meet Marc for lunch downtown, it is true, I will be rolling down there and picking him up in a town car, that’s the only way I roll. Muni sucks, there’s no where to park, and most cabs smell like a dead goat covered in vomit– which is without top hat.

Lastly, I have been working my ass off lately, which I enjoy, but I have no less than 6 weddings that I will be attending, or in, from May through September. I’m sorry, but I think weddings are complete and total wastes of time and energy, how ’bout we make money instead of spending it? Especially when the majority of weddings– these days –end in divorce. I blame idiots like the Kardashians, and wish Thor’s lightning would strike them down. I am on the verge of becoming truly great and don’t have time for madness like this.

After calling me three times already, I pick up on the fourth.

“Jesus dude, who died now?”

“No one dude, I just had to tell you that you and [Lady Rhino] were going to be one of the couples that are the head of their table.”

“Dude, please don’t call me again like that, unless it’s actually important.”

“Whatever man, it’s not like you have to go to work.”

That’s when I hung up, I don’t have anytime for bullshit like that, and neither should you. So why are you still reading this then? Get in the #12631 and make some money!