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  • #2,081
  • Jul 21, 2016 5:44pm Jul 21, 2016 5:44pm
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Took 50 out this morning for breakfast.
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  • #2,082
  • Jul 27, 2016 9:41pm Jul 27, 2016 9:41pm
Having issues posting. Hit "enter" and cursor goes to beginning of the line. Hit it again goes above previously typed line.
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  • #2,083
  • Aug 4, 2016 7:41am Aug 4, 2016 7:41am
Quoting Rufus
Having issues posting. Hit "enter" and cursor goes to beginning of the line. Hit it again goes above previously typed line.
Just to let you all know.

I have been in communication with Twee about the above issue. It appears to be something with how the new Microsoft browser (Microsoft Edge) is communicating with this Forum. Twee and team are working on it. I was very pleased with the response time when I let Twee know the issue, they are on the ball making sure FF is running in top shape. For some of us, this is the only communication we have with other Fx traders.

Twee recommended using Google Chrome, I am doing this with Explorer. One good thing Microsoft did with their new browser was give you a tab to open a website with Explorer.

I have also run into other websites that have not made the necessary adaptions to make Edge work, but not many. Mostly government ones and they are the slowest to adapt anyway.

Trade safe all.

Once again.....Thumbs up to Twee and team.

Rufus
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  • #2,084
  • Aug 7, 2016 8:16pm Aug 7, 2016 8:16pm
Let a position run while taking my wife out for dinner. Did not hit target, just closed it upon return. Paid for our Chinese food then some.

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  • #2,085
  • Aug 10, 2016 10:07pm Aug 10, 2016 10:07pm
Weird problems with the internet today. So watched a movie with my wife.

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This was a superb story and very well done. I like movies that make you feel good when it's over and if you like baseball even better.

This has nothing to do with trading directly. The mindset of confidence though is laced throughout.

Put it on your watch list. What a great little flick.

Rufus
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  • #2,086
  • Aug 11, 2016 7:19pm Aug 11, 2016 7:19pm
My work gets in the way of my trading. Either I get home too late and miss the move that was in my wheel house, or I'm to tired too drag my sorry ass out of bed at 4:30 am when the US market opens for me.

Have some things in the works though.
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  • #2,087
  • Aug 11, 2016 7:22pm Aug 11, 2016 7:22pm
Quoting Rufus
{quote} Just to let you all know. I have been in communication with Twee about the above issue. It appears to be something with how the new Microsoft browser (Microsoft Edge) is communicating with this Forum. Twee and team are working on it. I was very pleased with the response time when I let Twee know the issue, they are on the ball making sure FF is running in top shape. For some of us, this is the only communication we have with other Fx traders. Twee recommended using Google Chrome, I am doing this with Explorer. One good thing Microsoft did...

UPDATE

Twee and team have fixed it. Microsoft Edge appears to be working beautifully with FF forum. ​

To Twee and team


​
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  • #2,088
  • Aug 14, 2016 4:24pm Aug 14, 2016 4:24pm
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Another week ahead of juggling work and trading.

I guess you could say I'm a naked trader. The colored boxes on my charts represent different sessions, London, Asian and US. The lines, boxes and ellipsis on the chart are reference points.

The work schedule is full. Starting interior trim on one house and a duplex, also finishing up little details on two homes this week.

Also in September working toward a road trip to Minnesota to visit family. Things are busy with scheduling drilled down in detail.

The way my mind works best if the details of the week are planned out with as little loose ends as possible. Then I'm free mentally to trade, which starts at 4:30 am, to damn early! Need a cup of coffee in me before the US session opens at 5 am.

Rufus
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  • #2,089
  • Aug 14, 2016 5:32pm Aug 14, 2016 5:32pm
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{image} Another week ahead of juggling work and trading. I guess you could say I'm a naked trader. The colored boxes on my charts represent different sessions, London, Asian and US. The lines, boxes and ellipsis on the chart are reference points. The work schedule is full. Starting interior trim on one house and a duplex, also finishing up little details on two homes this week. Also in September working toward a road trip to Minnesota to visit family. Things are busy with scheduling drilled down in detail. The way my mind works best if the details...
Hey Rufus,
I'm usually up at the crack of dawn too. I just can't hack the London session being in MST. I don't even bother anymore. If there's no trade during the NY session I just pass most of the time. I do look at the Asian too.

My work schedule is done one year in advance so that takes a bit of stress off there.

Just had a large backyard remodel done that finished this spring. Some electrical BS with the pool that just got fixed today.

I like sitting out by the pool early am watching the sun come up over the mountains with my laptop and charts. Charts are just part of my life. Fortunately my wife likes it as much as I do. In the evening during Asian again out by the pool watching the setting sun rays bouncing off the mountains and yes more charts. Oh yeah! A Padron, a glass of wine or whisky and my wife and three dogs.
  • #2,090
  • Aug 14, 2016 8:39pm Aug 14, 2016 8:39pm
Quoting Winston Reed
{quote} Hey Rufus, I'm usually up at the crack of dawn too. I just can't hack the London session being in MST. I don't even bother anymore. If there's no trade during the NY session I just pass most of the time. I do look at the Asian too. My work schedule is done one year in advance so that takes a bit of stress off there. Just had a large backyard remodel done that finished this spring. Some electrical BS with the pool that just got fixed today. I like sitting out by the pool early am watching the sun come up over the mountains with my laptop...

That's trading in style. 3 dogs for us as well.

Have a super week Winston
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  • #2,091
  • Aug 23, 2016 7:23am Aug 23, 2016 7:23am
I have been trying to think of something in life that can be compared to trading. Honestly cannot think of a thing. Trading has rules to follow yet there are no rules. Maybe the phrase "All is fair in love and war" should be changed. "All is fair in love, war and trading"

The market can do anything at any time even the weather can be more predictable. Yet daily, traders are searching for patterns, holy grails, gurus, anything outside themselves to put reasoning to something that appears to be unreasonable. But is it?

Trading is a game with money the reward. Inside the lid of a Monopoly game box are the rules to play the game all must follow. Show me the rules to trading.

Maybe a professional Poker player is the closest to trading.

Just a few thoughts for my morning. I am off to do some work. Loads of rules there.

Rufus
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  • #2,092
  • Edited 8:45pm Sep 1, 2016 8:26pm | Edited 8:45pm
Why do I trade?

A question I had been thinking about lately. Technically I would not need to. Running a business and busy as crap.

Trading is an opportunity to engage parts of my mind that never would be while running this business.

Used to play a lot of Chess growing up, and was quite good. Was one of the nerds in college whom you would find in the student union more focused on the chess board then the girls giggling on the adjacent couch; actually was more annoyed at them.

Trading is like a chess game to me at times. What is your next move? Are you setting up a decoy? Or a trap? But at times it is a chess game against myself. What kind of worldly habit do I have that the banks are going to take advantage of. Fear, greed, hesitation, the list can go on. Or is the habit I sit in front of this chess board one of discipline, perseverance, thoughtful consideration, consistency etc.

In trading your enemy is not the markets or the news. It is yourself. How well do you know your enemy. The problem is that sometimes ego gets in the way of asking someone for help. A kind word or a kick in the butt is sometimes all that is needed to get over an obstacle. So talk to people. I have four traders that have helped me out a lot, two in particular are very successful. We may talk for an hour without one word mentioned about a chart, but still learn about the enemy. Remember ego is not a mirror, it is a wall of confusion when the chart is in front of you.

Oh well. My thoughts for the day.
Rufus

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  • Sep 2, 2016 5:54pm Sep 2, 2016 5:54pm
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Just watched this a few days ago. Really liked it. One for your brain to enjoy, not just mindless drivel. I seldom watch movies more than once but this one will be watched again soon.
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  • Sep 7, 2016 6:33am Sep 7, 2016 6:33am
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  • Sep 7, 2016 8:55pm Sep 7, 2016 8:55pm
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I've had to deal with this on many occasions. Some good advice here
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  • Oct 11, 2016 6:56pm Oct 11, 2016 6:56pm
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Back in the saddle again. Took 60 pips from each before heading out the door to a job. They both fell well over 200 pips if a guy had the stones to hold on to them. But I am happy with my 60.

Just returned from a 3000 mile road trip. Had a super time visiting family and spending time with my dog. My favorite thing to do on the road, (when I am not puffing on a cigar) is listening to audio books. This trip was "The Big Short" and "Next" by Michael Lewis. Two awesome books. Also listened to a lot of "Thinking Fast And Slow" by Daniel Kahneman. That one is priceless. I love Montana and Wyoming. Have lived in both. One day soon want to move back. To hell with these over populated areas. Give me wide open spaces and clean air.
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  • Oct 13, 2016 6:33pm Oct 13, 2016 6:33pm
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Took a loss on this short. Given the same type of trade in the future I would still take it.


The bugger may still drop.
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  • #2,098
  • Oct 13, 2016 6:36pm Oct 13, 2016 6:36pm
By the way..

Two trading systems going on here. One is on a 5 minute chart where I trade the US open when I can drag my ass out of bed at 4:30 am. The other is traded off the daily charts when I return home in the evenings.

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  • #2,099
  • Nov 3, 2016 9:22pm Nov 3, 2016 9:22pm
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  • Nov 6, 2016 9:29pm Nov 6, 2016 9:29pm
Election day in the US is almost here. I will be glad when it is %#&@ing done. To tell you the truth I don't care who wins. I think everyone has already lost with this campaign season.

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