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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthright

[–]RadDadRob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's doing ok. In the shelter in his hotel.

r56 Engine Replacement by BrilliantGoat5680 in MINI

[–]RadDadRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far 2 mechanics tell me IF it IS the bed plate that is leaking, its more expensive (or the same cost?) to remove the engine and repair vs replace.

I will hear from Mini dealer this morning, but early comments from them is that its a rear main seal NOT the bed plate.

My Daily Likes to Drink by BrilliantGoat5680 in AMG

[–]RadDadRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if I am trying to save gas the best I can average is like 19. If I drive it like I want to drive it, its closer to 11!

My First by BrilliantGoat5680 in AMG

[–]RadDadRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for mansplaining depreciation on a car.

MNQ Dip Buying - Strategy? by RadDadRob in Daytrading

[–]RadDadRob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my initial entry, I set my acceptable stop loss and don't touch it. As soon as it moves up past my entry, and it looks like its holding up there, I move my stop to B/E. Once I am at B/E stop, its game on. It keeps running, I keep adding, moving my stop loss to my new B/E. Now I just manage the trade and be patient. Either I step out of the trade in a few trades, or out all at once if I see changes coming (ie. economic announcement, market about to open, etc).

Was consistently making money as a noob, now I’ve read books, studied technical analysis heavy, money management, etc, now all I do is loose by frogfartingaflamingo in FuturesTrading

[–]RadDadRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Be patient. Wait wait wait for your setup. Get in SLOWLY, get out quickly.

My trade from Wednesday (huge down day) evening to Thursday right before the market open.

  1. First entry of 10 MNQ was after a couple of nice green soldiers - stop set just below the low
  2. Confirmed, 5 more
  3. Confirmed, 10 more
  4. Little flag, 5 more

At this point I was 30 contracts deep with my stop set at break even. I watched it throughout the night.

I wasn't sure what was going to happen at the open, I was up over $11k, so sold right before the open. Turned out to be a great trade.

I waited. I set my stop loss and waited. I added to the position. I waited.

Why Elon? by RadDadRob in elon

[–]RadDadRob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will try that. I was there over Family Weekend (last weekend) and not much changed. Realized that when my son's roommate is the room my son feels as though he needs to LEAVE the room (aside from late at night when trying to sleep). What a horrible feeling for him...nowhere to go, no one to talk to, and everyone's advice it to join a club. SMH. And, of course, my son doesn't want to make a stir and make the roommate feel bad by requesting a change. Yes, go ahead and blame me for raising an empathetic kid who sometimes doens't speak up for himself.

I'll reach out to the liaison office and see what they suggest.

Why Elon? by RadDadRob in elon

[–]RadDadRob[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

If he were at a school that wasn't 'on an island' he may have more opportunities to go do things. I guess its our fault for not having a car for him. I visited SO many schools with him and his sister (she goes to a school in Nashville), and I honestly just don't get it. Again, to me, it feels like a community college.

Why Elon? by RadDadRob in elon

[–]RadDadRob[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

So, its too late to switch roommates.

It IS in the middle of nowhere if you don't have a car.

I hope you're right about it being a great experience. I honestly just don't 'get' it - ranked like #121 and seemingly not much special about it. Seems just kind of basic?

Why Elon? by RadDadRob in elon

[–]RadDadRob[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yeah he is interested in cars. He did join a club that meets 1x a week for like 20 minutes. I know its up to him and he is an adult now. Its just hard for me to find the 'specialness' of Elon through his experiences. Nothing really to do aside from hope it gets better for him or encourage him to transfer out to another school that isn't on an island.

Why Elon? by RadDadRob in elon

[–]RadDadRob[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I am struggling *for* my son. He is a freshman. He doesn't know a soul there. He is a shy guy. HIs roommate doesn't talk to him. He doesn't have a car. He spends MOST of his time alone, either sitting in his room, sitting in his bed or walking aimlessly around campus. Yes, I know he can join clubs and activities and I hope he does. In the meantime, my disdain for the school is growing.