Oh my, how the time does fly! It has been quite a winter for us here in Ct. The cold came in November and still comes and goes; tonight we have a frost warning. No matter, we are heating with wood; warm and with oil prices, cheap!
While it is still cold at night, it is warming and Spring is definately here. The greeing of New England is underway. In fact, there is this huge patch of green grass out in the field that is already in need of mowing; here come the annual Grass Wars 08'.
My Street Rod club had its annual show this past weekend. It rained part of the day and that hurt turnout, but we still had over 300 Show Cars. Not bad, and the proceeds go to charity!
My insurance agency continues to grow. We are looking at adding another person to the team this month, and we need the help.
The economy is fluctuating, seemingly moving in a worse direction. Some say it will be short lived, some say we are in for trouble. I don't think it is going to be shortlived. The price of oil is being pushed up traders. Supply is actually not bad. They are draining the economy and the people's pockets. I do not envy the next Administration as they will have years of war debt and rising prices to contend with. (among other things). AND, how long will it be before wages begin to spiral up as everyday people can not make it on current wage levels. OH YEAH, have you been paying attention to the increasing food crisis; add that to oil, housing, etc. YOU get the picture!
The PEOPLE will find solace at home. They will be staying home more because they can't afford to go anywhere. This will prove to be good for the country. We need a time of retreat from over exposure to everything "wonderful". We need a time of national introspection to find the greatness that Americans have misplaced. I have all the confidence in the world that we will emerge stronger.
America will get on with it, people will find their way, a new Administration will have to respond to the outcry that is coming. I am glad I will not be President.
We are approaching a time in the market where there are good buys; don't miss them.
Have a wonderful Spring, more again and sooner!