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To: upanddown who wrote (3750)	2/11/2010 5:13:45 PM
From: chowder	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34328

Thanks John. I appreciate the input and I own the book, have actually had it awhile. It's a thick book! :o) >>> Options can be intimidating. It took me years to be comfortable with them. <<< There isn't much that intimidates me, but options do. I started reading the book and realized it may take several years to fully understand the strategies and tactics. I know how much effort went into learning technical analysis and I'm not willing to do that in something else. I'm concerned about that comfort level you speak about. I wouldn't mind something simple. Some have suggested covered calls. Chris' strategy of trying to buy weakness was something that caught my eye as well. I'll think about it and read any additional messages you and others post in the future. Something may catch my eye. I'm keeping an open mind. :o) Again, thanks for the reply.

To: upanddown who wrote (3750)	2/11/2010 5:19:34 PM
From: chowder	Respond to of 34328

Re: KO follow up ..... >>> Let's say you liked KO a month ago at 57. If you went long then, you would be down 5%. <<< I did like KO at $57. In fact, I added to my position at $57.04. My previous position was bought at $46.13. So, your example is spot on concerning my situation. That's what piqued my interest. Sell puts! OK, something to think about. Aren't real life examples better to show what to do, as opposed to hypothetical? :o)