Thank you Kevin, that's very kind. I'm glad to have a "family" to check in with as I explore what is really a whole new world for me.

I'm having more than a weekend--I'm off to camp for a whole week, during which I'll have no phone, no computer, no news. What a switch!

I "trimmed the sails" on my portfolio tonight so hopefully it can make it safely through the next week without my constant supervision! :-)

Oh, and I decided not to buy BIP yet because WY finally came down to the bargain price I was waiting for, giving me the timber I've been yearning. I'll look into more infrastructure next month.

Have a nice week! 

 yours,

AAlan