71

Happy Birthday to me and thank you to my Mom............she did all the work!

Been a grand ride around the sun but time is not refundable.

Not much difference besides a mustache from 70 to 71.  Weight down.  Eating well. Feel strong, legs need more miles.  Losing fat is hard. Being fat, obese, or overweight is harder.  Always something to do. 

I didn't harvest an elk, an antelope, or a deer this year.  May never again.

Last night was great. Had so much scenery, and it was so close to the boat.

Whales. Seals. Birds. Mahi-mahi chasing schools of baitfish. Massive flock of man-o-war birds. Great night on the water. Great food and family. Blessed and thankful. Another day in Baja!!!

I received several nice presents today (a new Keurig coffee maker had my name on it, thank you), but Mr. Market came through in true holiday ebullience.

What more could a trader ask for?  It's been a solid year.  I don't make prognostications often, but I would assume it will be tougher in 2025 without the Mag 7 garnering all the attention.  Some phenomenal companies are doing great things with explosive earnings out there.   Let's hope more Palantir's find their way into my portfolio.

I did sell half my Costco position above a grand the other day.  When they announce a split I will be back in size.  

Last night it was time to celebrate.  I had a martini.

Alcohol doesn't do it for me these days.  Seldom imbibe.  It'll be another year until my next martini!

Elon, Vance, Vivek, and the rest of the Trump Train are about to leave the station.   What a time to be alive!

LFG!

And in 2025 keep my favorite quotes in mind.  They have served me well.

The extra mile is never crowded.

Americans underestimate the value of pure freedom.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. 

Choice, not chance, determines your destiny. 

Luck, typically created by hard work colliding with opportunity.