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To: Mike Buckley who wrote (29721)	8/10/2000 9:37:24 AM
From: Sunny	Respond to of 54805

Mike, have you ever heard the phrase "Let silence pay tribute to the feast." IMO, that phrase could describe what generally takes place on this thread. There are many of us who are "eating up" the knowledge and opinions that are so freely shared. As we digest it we are playing out a game in real time with real money. We may not join in the "dinner conversation" to the extent that the most knowledgeable or gregarious do, but I for one, never fail to savor the repast. Sunny

To: Mike Buckley who wrote (29721)	8/10/2000 12:33:46 PM
From: Lynn Goodman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

Mike, I bought Gorillas and Kings in November and December of 1999, after having discovered this thread 3 or 4 months before (slow learner). Because my portfolio is taxable, I was "forced" to hold those purchases long enough to read and digest the discussion on this thread of the advantages of LTB&H over other methods of investing. I owe you, Bruce and many others a big debt of gratitude for prying (and I do mean prying) my eyes open during the past several months. I could tell you exactly how big a debt if I went back and compared my portfolio for the 9 months preceding those purchases (during which I traded often) to the 9 months following. In recent months, I have limited my trading $$ to less than 5% of my portfolio. This is my slot machine money, I like the kick even when I lose, gotta admit it. I am sure that Sunny and I are two among many who feel the same way. Regards, Lynn P.S. Also $0 margin, which was not always the case.