Autumn

Autumn

Sunday, March 31, 2013

To My Reader in Kamloops

Please, leave a comment, say hello. I've always liked British Columbia, used to fish in your fair town many, many years ago.

It'd be nice to hear from you.

Thanks,
Stephen

May Each of You

Have a wonderful Easter.



 I thought I'd include a shot of Little Bit from last Easter.

Please, be at peace.

Stephen

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Don't Call Me a Honey

She just left the shop, Cloey. She belongs to a friend and is four years old and cute as a button. I instantly fell in love.

Somewhere during the conversation I called her, Honey.

She turns to me, stomps her little foot and said, "Stop calling me Honey."

We laughed. I knelt before her and took her into my arms, then said, "Okay, Sweetheart. I'll never again call you Honey."

Her, big smile. Then, "Good. I like Sweetheart. You can call me Sweetheart all day long."

I want a little girl. So bad.

Stephen

Friday, March 29, 2013

Yes

I'm still alive and kicking, just busy.

(As example it's taken me two hours, thus far, to reach this point of the post.)

Anyway, here's a book I believe you'll find interesting. This continues the theme of my March 26th post and that of my good friend, Duke. The topic of precious metals.

If, I do not return before the weekend I'd like to wish you a wonderful Easter. Please, take care out there.

Stephen

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I Wish

A pox upon Simon Fuller. I hope he develops a rash on his bun, he teeth turn
brown and he develops a lisp.

I hate American Idol.

Stephen

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Like a Moth to Flame

I'm drawn to silver. Not only is it a wonderful hedge against inflation, but it feels good. I like its heft. As of late I've adjusted my investment away from pure silver rounds and bars to the currency of Old Mexico. Vintage Mexican coins contain anywhere from ten to ninety percent silver. Always check before you buy.

The beautiful old coin pictured was minted in 1952 and contains (as you can well see) .72 percent silver, or at today's current spot, just over eleven dollars worth of silver. Adjust for Numismatic value and you have a twenty dollar (or more) coin. This coin was minted in Mexico City as indicated by the mark, Mo. Its weight is just over 27 grams. An ounce of silver weighs 31.1 grams.

Here's a link for the silver conversion tables of Mexican silver coins. If you'll scroll down the link you'll also find tables for other countries as well.

As long as silver remains below thirty dollars an ounce I'm a buyer. Trust me, one day you'll wish you had a small leather pouch filled with silver.

Have fun.

Stephen

On This Day

So far, it's been a good day. We've both taken the day off and have explored. She allowed me (yes, allowed, gave her permission) to browse a coin shop, one of the largest gold and silver dealers here in north Florida. I spent a bit.

I was given gifts, after a nice breakfast.

Why, you ask....well, about thirty-five years ago today my mother reached and gave my father a slap to the face. He said, "Ouch. Why'd you hit me?"

She replied, "Because you knocked me up."

He blushed. It was their first time at this baby making business and he wasn't sure of himself.

Then she said, "Now, take me to the hospital." Around noon she gave birth. I came out and said, "It's about time."

The nurse fainted.

(Really, thirty-five...no joke. Okay, maybe a wee bit more but not much.)

Stephen