Earlie and others responding to me by private mail regarding my
chemo and illness. I decided to reply here to do it in one note.
I appreciate the interest.
First, I was sick, but I'm not ready to kick the bucket yet.
In August 1996, I nearly died by a rare disease called Wegeners
Disease, and has destroyed 2/3 of my kidneys. The disease is
90% fatal without treatment, which is chemo and steroids.
After 1 1/2 years of chemo, which I no longer take. I now feel fine except for anemia.
I am 56, have founded a number of businesses, and assisted
in starting nearly 40. Most of my life, I worked my tail off,
averaging 60-80 hours a week.
I have enjoyed the market and options for over 30 years, but
business always interfered with the market!
But when one door closes, another is opened.
Now I am doing what I have wanted for 34 years.
A year and half ago, I started day trading on a limited scale.
On August 22, 1997, everything clicked on the settings on
my computer. Concentrating on MU, after 5 years of
study, I now expect to get a return of 20% per month, and
things are working well.
So, I think I have beaten Wegeners Disease, been forced
to retire, which I now appreciate. I am on top of the world.
Just don't ask me to do anything that requires energy because
I don't have it back yet.
I treat Day Trading as a business, but no hassles of employee
problems, no receiveables to collect, no fear of corporate
litigation that might wipe you out. With a phone line, I can
operate anywhere. If I want to take a day off, I just do it.
Yes sir, I am a happy camper. Especially on days when I
make 3 pts on a trade as I did on my short from yesterday!
Patrick, taking it easy in sunny Florida. |
