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To: Kirk © who wrote (5473)	1/26/2018 4:29:43 PM
From: robert b furman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26437

Well you've set the bar for selling into strength. I'm more a hard head and can patiently wait for the parabolic obvious run that goes up like a rocker in an unsustainable trajectory. I've seen it several times in my life. I have tried to do more selling AND BUY IT BACK ON THE DECLINE - At least it pays you to pat attention. Things like Macd rollovers and stochastic spikes are typical timing aids. So far this run up has not punished me by lost positions. That being said - it is hard to find big premium in most stocks with their puts. Only watchers now are KMI and HCP. I have some house projects coming this spring, since I bought Mom's house here in Wisconsin it is 51 years old and in need of a basic redo as much is at it life's expectancy end. Roof, siding, windows, excavation with outside lights and a new garage for Implements. Interior redo and my wife's insatiable desire for new furniture vs my Mom's 40 year old heir looms (keeping the 100 year heirlooms). So it will be expensive and busy as I try to General Contract all the work. This market has been a blessing, as I'll peel off some gains vs spend some savings. Life is good and it is nice to know it, vs. say I blew it. Have great weekend and thanks for the heads up on the football. Bob

To: Kirk © who wrote (5473)	1/27/2018 8:52:38 AM
From: w0z	1 Recommendation Recommended By 3bar Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 26437

Kirk I know you follow Lakshman Achuthan. Do you see any disconnect in these posts in chronological order)? I have a very long memory about how wrong he was on the last downturn he forecast (which never happened). Jan 25 on Doomberg: The three slowdowns since the GFC have cut GDP growth by quite a bit more than the expected gain from Trump's tax cut. This slowdown won't be different. t.co (Yesterday) ECRI's longer term U.S. Weekly Leading Index chart puts recent moves in context. #economy t.co (Yesterday) Lakshman Achuthan?Verified account @businesscycle 22h22 hours ago U.S. Weekly Leading Index increased to 151.5, growth rate rose to 5.8%. #ECRI #economy t.co