CHCH. National Convention success... next meeting 22nd November

IMO the chch national convention was a complete success...

firstly I'd like to thank footsie for coming out with the whole idea, and starting the "sharetrader meeting to talk shares thread"...
id also like to thank serpie for helping to organise the even last night...and everyone that turned up which put the event in a league of its own, and by doing that claiming the rights to the first national convention if there is ever one...:D

the Stock Xchange was good to us in giving us free food and also by giving us 15 free complimentry drink vouchers which I distributed amongst the thirsty pack....

I have a couple of things we could put in the pipeline, including going to the NZO annual general meeting this year as a crew, and going to upstream energy conference next year is Auzzie... but I willnot be calling the shots and it is up to the group to add other ideas because it is a two way street...
someone mentioned we could meet auckland STraders before or after the AGM...

others mentioned a meet in August, and one poster suggested a lunch in after Tuis producing... it is up to CHCH representals to follow up on your suggestions...
have a think about my input, and I will get back to yous lata...
[8D]
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I think that last night's turnout means that the ChCh / Rangiora / Oiler2 chapter warrants it's own thread, especially if it's to be the first of many. And already discussion of a few "field trips". Excellent.

It will be a busy week following up the contacts made and the prospects discussed.

I felt a bit left out by not holding NZ Oil and Gas. Might have to buy a handful so I know what everyones talking about. I heard somewhere that you need to hold a certain amount of shares to attend an AGM. Is there any truth to that?

Also, can someone please tell me the name of the book that Murph donated?

Great night Serpie
The book was called Twilight in the Desert.
Lets party again

Cheers Oiler. Great to meet you.

Hi all, yes a very generous gesture from Murph. The author is Matthew Simmons a Houston banker who who works in the oil industry.
Well done Serpie and Shrewd.
That dolphin didn't drink much despite the free drinks organised by Shrewdy.

The dolphin still hasn't come home Airedale. I think he scored!

Great enthusiasm from the ChCh attendees. We'll all be cheering on NOG this week so we'll have an excuse to get together soon and take up Bermuda's kind offer.

chch representals...listen up....
following up on from Bermuda's kind gesture....

I to am going to stick my neck out...
If NZO doesnot HIT $1.30 on or before the end of July then I will buy everyone at the CHCH meeting a beer...this is a 24% target....
beers would be distributed at the proposed August meeting...
This gives the TUI program enough time to build up flow rates to the 50k target...
and allows for a week of stable flowrates....
and room for delays...

my necks going on the chopping board...
[8D]
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I'm always up for a free beer,I will watch it closely might even buy a few to help you along but not too many gotta get that beer.

Cheers, Shrewdy, what a great little company this is.....oil, beer all flowing like fountains...[8D]:D

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The dolphin still hasn't come home Airedale. I think he scored!

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The dolphin was seen hanging around Hector.

Holy sh*t. A hector's dolphin is the last thing we need. Even worse than one of them there endangered snails.

Very good, bermuda, still laughing out loud:D:D

I'm sorry, but we will NOT be beaten for enthusiasm by the Wellington Chapter, who I see are starting to plan their next meeting.

I believe that Shrewd Crude was, this very day, negotiating with The Stock Exchange for an even better deal than last time.

All members of the ChCh / Rangiora / Oiler2 chapter please pencil in a meeting for around the second week of August to coincide with the next release of quarterlies.

Exact time and date (to suit the majority) to be confirmed.

So 11th-ish? sounds good to me

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quote:Originally posted by Serpie

I'm sorry, but we will NOT be beaten for enthusiasm by the Wellington Chapter, who I see are starting to plan their next meeting.

I believe that Shrewd Crude was, this very day, negotiating with The Stock Exchange for an even better deal than last time.

All members of the ChCh / Rangiora / Oiler2 chapter please pencil in a meeting for around the second week of August to coincide with the next release of quarterlies.

Exact time and date (to suit the majority) to be confirmed.

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Serpie ol son

We aren't in competition with you, in fact i'm here to extend an invitation to any Chch people interested in attending the next Wgtn event.

Will likely be at either St Johns Heineken Hotel or the Wellington Brewery, both on the harbour & have the NZX headquarters in between.

May make an effort to attend a Chch event later in the year ;)

Cheers Shasta,

And likewise we Cantabrians would welcome any traders from other regions who are interested in attending our humble gathering.

Serpie and other distinguished chch peoples...
Im in for August...
Talked with owner of Stock Xchange and we will get the same deal...
a free drink each, cheese crackers, nibbles, chips...
unless somebody else recommends another venue, then we should go back to the S X...
[8D]
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Great work Shrewdy,
We'll use the 11th for our starting date as suggested by Trackers, and see how we go from there.

yes for 11th
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Ok for August 11th.
Spose I will have to shout a few beers as although NZO did go past $1.08 that week , it was below at weeks end!!
Things looking better every day.

Cool, FREE BEER, count me in! [:p]

I heard that you had a few free beers last night Port Hills!

Anyway count me in for free beer and a meeting with a great bunch of guys!

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Cool, FREE BEER, count me in! [:p]

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Yes Noodle one or two guiness' black like Tapis Crude. :D

Also ok for 11th, same time?
Hope I wil have finished reading "Twilight in the Desert". It is a great read and gives a lot of detail about oil drilling techniques, but you don't read it in a weekend!

Same time Kiwiwim.
Please have your book report ready for the rest of the class.

"The times they are a changing"
We have lots to talk about and looking forward to meeting up on the 11th Aug. with the Red and Black crew again.
Am prepared for a long night of "socialising" this visit. :D

Good stuff Oiler,
I hope we have more positive days between now and then.

bump

read the bottom of my disclosure, i Hope you guys bring your beer money...
[:p]
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CHCH representals...
NZO just hit $1.3 ....
this ones going to be much higher before our meeting...
everyone will be happy as only a few dont hold this stock...
congratulations to all...
:D
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Shrewdie,Serpie,Plunger, and all the National Conv. attendees. There were way to many to remember y'all. [:I]

Bugga the beer ........

SC if the price goes to $1.40 by our meeting I will put up a Magnum ......... of French Champagne !!

Go NZO

Oiler,
Be very careful.
The whole world is now focusing on oil following the IEA report.You had better negotiate a price for the Magnum now!!!

Bermuda
Indeed the world is focussing on oil with or without the IEA report ! Lets enjoy the ride..

Shrewd,
you bet the CHC National convention was a success, and you betta believe the next one in August will be an even bigger success.

Lets enjoy the ride

I dont think I'll be able to make this one guys. Looks like I'll be in Roto-vegas that weekend with the family.

That's one of the reasons that I'm attending the Wellington meeting - need my fix!

Gutted that I'll miss it, but looking forward to representing the ChCh chapter (with SC and O-2) in the Capital.

If you see my dolphin can you tell him that I miss him.

Serpie,

Sorry to hear you wont be coming.
If you are looking for your dolphin you will find him underneath the Ocean Patriot in about TWO weeks.!!lol

We will miss you Serpie, but I will ask the barman to give me your free beer.:D

Thinking of coming down from Nelson.
Where at and what time??
Cheers

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quote:Originally posted by rotweiller

Thinking of coming down from Nelson.
Where at and what time??
Cheers

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August 11, Stock Xchange (Cashel St/Manchester St from memory) <s>look for the dolphin inside</s>; Early...til late (lots of celebrating to do) [8D]

I'm in Auckland that week for work but will almost certainly be back Fri night so I'll be there Saturday with bells on

rotweiller,
and at 4pm...
[8D]
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Thanks for the info guys.
Methinks by August you may well need the steadying hand of a pensioner to keep you young rascals in order.
Hope to make it.
Cheers

Rottweiler, you will be in good company, and you can park your walking stick next to mine:D

Lots to celebrate :D

As the National Convention draws closer and closer it is time to remind everyone to make there way to the StockXchange Cashel St. Christchurch at 5pm Saturday 11th Aug. organised by my fellow Amigo .. Shrewd Crude.

Everyone welcome...lets see if we can hit 30 attendees this time.

Welcome Shasta from the WGN contingent.

Lets see how many Aucklanders we can get !!;)

Looking forward to it!

As per last time, I'll be drinking TUI

Oiler

I won't be at the August event sorry...

Prior committments on that date.

Will look at attending one in September/October

Thanks Airedale for reserving a hole for my walking stick but have been invited out for 3 day fishing trip in the Sounds so regret will not be attending Convention - apologies please.
Just think if it was the weekend after what about scallops, blue cod , crayfish for supper let alone schnapper which is currently being caught at Durville Is.
Oh well thats the breaks and wanted to sought out Shrewd Crude as obviously little time being put into study and much time into posts all over the place and fear the taxpayer not getting its moneys worth.
Cheers

Hi Rottweiler, a three day fishing trip wins hands down every time. That would almost make me as happy as catching a ten-bagger in the market.

Good on you for organising a gathering. I am another Cantabrian, so will definitely try to get along for a couple of cold ones.

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quote:Originally posted by oiler2

Lots to celebrate :D

As the National Convention draws closer and closer it is time to remind everyone to make there way to the StockXchange Cashel St. Christchurch at 5pm Saturday 11th Aug. organised by my fellow Amigo .. Shrewd Crude.

Everyone welcome...lets see if we can hit 30 attendees this time.

Welcome Shasta from the WGN contingent.

Lets see how many Aucklanders we can get !!;)

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what time do you think you guys will finish up?

There is no set finishing time, starts at 4pm... it ends when the last person leaves...this time some may not want to leave at all...
Last time I think we were gone by around 7-8pm...
[8D]
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sweet, well ill pop by around 7 after work, see how its going down.

We are on the rundown to the National Convention in Christchurch this Saturday 11th

August 4pm at the Stock Exchange.

Lets see how many people we can get to the meeting.

I am sure there will be lots of heated good spirited discussions

Can we get a tally ??

Bermuda will be there. Got a lot of good news
If I cant get this minor upgrade published by then I'll have to shout!

Lion will be there

Airedale too.:)

As you know Oiler I won't be able to make this one due to my family trip to Rotovegas this weekend, and therefore had to travel to the Windy City to get my ST Meeting fix.

Good on you for taking up the reins and driving this one. Let's see how much steel there is in the Canterbury contingent during these tough times.

If Grizz Wylie was a trader, would he give up now? NO!

If Fergie McCormick was on ST, would HE be at the meeting? YOU BET YA!

It's cold and it's wet. We're behind on the scoreboard. Are we going to front up in the second half, or are we going to stay in the changing rooms?

Let's hear from you Canterbury traders!

Good stuff Trackers.
I've asked Admin to change the thread title to confirm the 11th at 4pm.

I should be there. Although will be 30 min to an hour late as must watch a mates rugby game! HSOB v's Burnside final.

Cheers
Aaron

yes I will be attending....
A J.... go HSOB....you will have to update me when you get there as I am a CBHS represental....

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Originally Posted by Shrewd Crude

yes I will be attending....
A J.... go HSOB....you will have to update me when you get there as I am a CBHS represental....

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cbhs too; played for old boys also :)

I will there as well.

I would be keen, but away skiing at Ohau!! Close as it is, I go for fresh powder over you lot this time

Would be keen in the future though.

fellow Amigo...Serpie

you are right, lets show the country what the Cantabs are made of. Fight to win !!!

Lets get as many from around the country to come visit the Garden City !

This jafa is going to CHC to join a winning team......... go Red and Black

On a more serious note.

We are facing turbulent times in our markets so look forward to many discusions about what/where we invest in for the future from here on.

Looks like we are going to get a good attendance

Oiler,

A quick browse of the thread has thrown up the following list of attendees so far:

Airedale
AJ
Bermuda
Kiwiwim
Lion
Mccollr
Murph
Noodle
Oiler
Port Hills
Rottweiller
Sideshow Bob
Shrewd Crude
Trackers
Upside Umop
Xpress

Still to confirm (but we know you'll be there!)
Brut
The Plunger
KiwiBear
(Apologies if I've missed anyone from the first meeting)

Some of the finest people you could ever hope to meet, drinking away their sorrows and swapping war stories.

So if there are any others please come along and say hello. Hopefully we'll have a few more Cantabrians, and also perhaps some southern representatives.

Where abouts is the meeting held please, is it meeting outside exchange at 4pm? Any films presentatations or discussion topics?
Or is it just like a party

Gidday KiwiBear,

The Stock Exchange is a pub just back from the corner of Cashel and Manchester St.

We had about 15 or 16 there last time, and half filled the place. Just wander in and go up to any intelligent looking person and there's a fair chance that they will be a sharetrader.

It's very informal. Just a bunch of like minded people getting together for a beer and a chat.

4pm this Saturday. I'll add you to the list.

Kiwibear,
meeting is in the StockXchange at 4pm its on chasel street in central city.. everyone gets a free drink on entry...
Anyone got ideas for discussion topics, presentations?

I can confirm that Murph is coming!
Sideshow bob, when it gets dark on the ski field you can cruize down to the meeting...

i'll be on the piste so won't be able to get on the piss with this fine body of people.
i probably wouldn't have a lot to contribute... but would have liked to listen and learn....
cheers .

May try and get there too

Guys it looks like we are going to have another successful National Convention in Christchurch this weekend.

I am sure there will be a lot of 'fast talk' about what is going on in the market and dare I say without our fellow Amigo Serpie, or as he is also known as Sir Pee. Not allowed to say on this forum why he is called Sir Pee !!!

Enjoy your time away Serpie... we will miss you.

You're lucky that I won't be there Oiler - I see from your disclosure that you've abandoned my beloved DYL, so our evening would undoubtably have ended in fistycuffs!

Thank you to SC for changing the thread title - very charitable of you!

Welsome to Rif-Raf and Clips - looking forward to meeting you at the next one.

Looks like Brut can't make this one, and I'll chase up The Plunger tomorrow (where are you A-Mc?)

Sir P....
I am telling the truth here....
I didnot change the name of the thread...
Instantly I thought two things...

1..... someone was out to get you
2..... You would leave a bar tab for us to find


BRUT... get your **** **** arsseee to the meeting....
PLunger.... bring your plunger.....

serp peeee....
put plunger down for two, her will be bringing a guest...

Sorry SC,

False accusation. Me thinks that Vince may be responsible in that case, but I will rise to the challenge.

PS - You may wish to change your last post regarding The Plunger, who is most certainly not a "her" (unless there's something you're not telling us Andy?)

SIR PEE
I have meet the Plunger b4 and I am aware that he is not a she...
It was a simple mistake...
Her in that sentence doesnot make sense, and the R button is right next to the E button...
so I must have pushed them both at the same time...
so my apologises...
just aswell as I have never made that mistake b4... I will be let off the hook just this time...

Not too sure how we would go trying to organise a Bay of Plenty meeting. I would have to offer a days fishing, followed by smoked fish, a bbq, and red wine.

Yeah I'll be there. Been in Japan past two weeks, trust my luck, away from my trading screen when all the action was happening.... at least I changed my NZ for Yen at 95 < grin >

Plenty to discuss see you all Saturday at 4pm.

Yep, and I would be there to help you reel in the big ones.

And the BBQ, and red wine sounds great.

After the above, who cares about the sharemarket

Paddie :D:D

Now thats more like it!

It looks like the National Convention in Christchurch has once again attracted a large attendance.

We are all in for a great night of "share chat talk" along with all the usual beer talk !!

Welcome to everyone !

Although my dolphin was far too big to be a Hector's Dolphin, my apologies to all superstitious NZO holders for any possibility that his presence at the last meeting jinxed your project.
I believe that he's currently in hiding.

I went and saw the crew at the Stock Exchange today, and it's all sorted. Have fun!

Serpie

You went and saw the Stock Xchange today and just what did you "organise"

You have hidden "The Dolphin" and we have to go on a treasure hunt to find him? :D

Too bad you cant be there ... we will miss your "sense of humor" but do enjoy your holiday away.

Amigo #2 & #3 will keep the side up ! :)

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I should be there. Although will be 30 min to an hour late as must watch a mates rugby game! HSOB v's Burnside final.

Cheers
Aaron

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Aoron,
See you there after an Old Boys' win.

I used to play 1st five for HSOB under seven stone seven. Beautiful spirals..they dont do that these days...maybe its the new ball?

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Originally Posted by bermuda

Aaron,
See you there after an Old Boys' win.

I used to play 1st five for HSOB under seven stone seven. Beautiful spirals..they dont do that these days...maybe its the new ball?

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Aaron,
Your name is now spelt correctly. I tried editing . Didnt work. This will.
See ya 2moro

A1 Oiler,

Nothing as imaginative as a treasure hunt I'm afraid. Just fulfilling my obligations as detailed in the thread title.
I believe that Mr S Crude has organised the second round, so there's no excuse for not staying for at least 2 beers.

I'm fully invested again, so if you guys can stop the market going into meltdown while I'm away that would be great.

Hey Bermuda keep ya eye out on a young fella Kane Finnie he's a class act should be playing for canterbury I reckon.

the mountain weather forecast is a shocker, skiing looks very unlikely, hopefully i can make it in for a couple of beers ......

A great turnout @ the stock exchange, enjoyed putting non-deplumes to faces and characters.

Oilers Quote
"We are all in for a great night of "share chat talk" along with all the usual beer talk !!"

To true Oiler, the promise was kept! Remember the ABCs the last stragglers. Can't wait for the next convention well organised thanks.
Regards Bear

What a great meet. Really interesting to see all the faces and to learn about the various trading styles.(jotted down a lot of notes) What really got me was the passion some members have for various sectors and stocks. A great bunch of people. A special thanks to the hard working members who put this together. I had another function to attend and would have liked to stay longer. I am a starter for any future meetings.

Yes an excellent social. Lots of interesting ideas floated. A of couple of drinks and a few snacks.....excellent.! I even noticed an Abba video playing at one stage.:D Rod, that book was "Pit Bull" by Martin { Bull } Schwartz. It may be available from Amazon. Cheers, all.

I had a great time...
it was another great event that has come about only because of the internet, everyone had their own storys and their own paths they took... and it is great to mix and associate with a bunch of people that are achievers...
the National convention will evolve over time, and hopefully next time we will have some activitys, special guests, prizes etc...

Have just arrived back in Auckland after a great weekend in the Garden City...two days of perfect warm weather !!

I think this from nccollr sums the Convention up pretty well.

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What a great meet. Really interesting to see all the faces and to learn about the various trading styles.(jotted down a lot of notes) What really got me was the passion some members have for various sectors and stocks. A great bunch of people. A special thanks to the hard working members who put this together. I had another function to attend and would have liked to stay longer. I am a starter for any future meetings.

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It is interesting to see now after two meetings in Christchurch how people seem to open up more and more and to see very lively discussions going on in the various groups as people tended to move from group to group and add there 2 cents worth.

You better believe we will have another meeting ....... Nov? we need to let Shrewdy finish his study and get a pass before we have another one.

He arrived late but had a legitimate late pass.

The next one we will have the other amigo (Serpie) and his favorite dolphin. :)

Sounds like an even better turn up than last time Oiler!

November sounds good for the next one. We'll have to get some feedback on a suitable date a bit closer to the time, because we've got Cup Day / Show Day in the first couple of weeks that we have to either work around or work in.

Looking forward to hearing some more details on this weekend's one. I'm glad to see that the market slump hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of the ChCh contingent.

Serpie,
you have just bought forward an idea...
how about we have some sort of event at cup day?...

hire a box or whatever...
its just a suggestion... im happy to go back to the stock Xchange if it comes to nothing....
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No doubt I will be at cup day (chchs biggest event of the year)... look for the guy in an opp shop suite holding and drinking straight from a jug....

Cup day as the next meeting anyone?

NWE=D : CUE=C
ADY=D
MEP=A
ISS=D
ADE=D
INL=C : BSM=C
DYL=C
AGS=D : AGM=DD
MCO=D : DES=C

These are my forecast's for the week

Hey KB, not being one of the stragglers do you mind elaborating on what your codes are? To me they sounds like a bust sizes and a nice selection if that's the case, however I'm sure it's less interesting but nonentheless more useful than that...

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Originally Posted by Shrewd Crude

Serpie,
you have just bought forward an idea...
how about we have some sort of event at cup day?...

hire a box or whatever...
its just a suggestion... im happy to go back to the stock Xchange if it comes to nothing....
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No doubt I will be at cup day (chchs biggest event of the year)... look for the guy in an opp shop suite holding and drinking straight from a jug....

Cup day as the next meeting anyone?

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Cup day is a great day, quite correct... I missed Lindauer Lawn tickets last year, it wont happen again!

Sorry couldn't make it guys, came down with the flu quite badly - Work made me do four return trips to auckland in just over a week so someone on one of those planes has a lot to answer for! :(

I think that too many people (including myself) have their own Cup Day traditions that they would be hesitant to give up.
I was thinking more about avoiding Cup Day amd Show Day because of other commitments. It's a busy time of the year.

How about we pencil in Saturday 3rd November at 4pm. It's before the racing carnivals start, and tucks in neatly behind the next quarterly results.

The other option is increasing the frequency of meetings. Anyone keen for 6 a year rather than 4?

People have mentioned special guests / presentations etc. I'd like to suggest that Shrewd Crude does a presentation on "How To Upset Posters on HC".

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seripe
1....I was thinking more about avoiding Cup Day amd Show Day because of other commitments.
2.....How about we pencil in Saturday 3rd November at 4pm.

3.....I'd like to suggest that Shrewd Crude does a presentation on "How To Upset Posters on HC".

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first of all... thanks for putting on some drinks serpie.....
1....no problem about cup day, as I said I will be there anyway opp shop suite and all drinking from a jug..... HEY there aint no such thing as other commitments on Cup day...... only mad men do not go to that event...

2....ive got no problem about that, lets see how others feel about saturday 3rd at 4pm...?

3....the presentation would be over before it even started .. its quite amazing though, RRS has a big following over at HC, and posters here were the complete opposite...
I loved bagging RRS and its now down 25% since I started...

No worries SC,

I see that you've got your own thread title on HC on the NWE pages. Have you been banned from there?

Perhaps you could do a presentation on RRS? If anyone can sell that you can.