To: Laser who wrote (7447 ) 9/16/1998 8:44:00 PM From: JACK R. SMITH JR. Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 14226
Laser, Ever hear of a "short covering rally"? They happen all the time when MM's and shorters "have a panic attack". There is an easy cure. Have the "stupid investor physician" that you go to write you a prescription for 2mg Xanax, and place one under your tongue when it happens. Will not help your account, but will calm the nerves! Just conjecture, but this little pause may allow GPGI to implement some process improvements and do the AZDEQ thing all at the same time. I hear the locomotive building steam as we speak, and my advice would be to not place your fragile body across the tracks, for it takes some time and distance for the train to stop, even if it wants to do so. In your case, I have clear assurance that the throttle will not be retracted, and you can appeal to the Arizona Railroad Authority, or your next of kin. If you choose to do so without regard to my advice, then I would advise lying at a crossing. Current law requires that the locomotive activate both bell and horn. The bell goes ding, ding, ding, and the horn or whistle must sound a long blast, long blast, short blast, short blast, then hold another long blast through the crossing, and that will give you a running chance when you hear it!! I am not a locomotive engineer, but my father is. I have the technical skill to do it, and have done it in the past. I would love to be at the controlls when the train arrives at your crossing, sir!! For legal reasons, I might put the train on "big hold" which locks all the brakes, and then by misteak (of course) put the throttle on "high ball". That brings the train over your body with the brakes on in the back but the wheels on the engine spinning wildly. Just imagine the result!! To give yourself a little protection, you might think about sitting in an old Ford Pinto with a full tank of gas!! Aspiring Locomotive Engineer, Jack!!