i think at some point you could get a short term relief rally, but the trend would continue downwards after a few months. we're not there yet, methinks.

i'm a little confused as to why certain economists are looking to the second half of the year for the economy to rebound, given that housing woes (delinquencies and defaults) are really just starting to take off, and credit card and other installment loans (car loans, etc) are also showing signs of weakness.

:bc:

oh well, at least if the economy tanks, gas might get a little cheaper.

my profound question for you all:

will custom wood continue to sell for $50/pop? :hihi:

:bc:

Look out below tomorrow. Overseas markets got crushed today, many experiencing 5-7% one day declines. :behead:

50 handle on wood is baked in....:laugha:

i suspect beachmasters will go on sale in a few months. :faga:

Big FishPOOPOO in the market tomorrow.

well I dont understand all that stock market stuff but I sure am glad my 401K did so well last year:uhoh::rollem:

jenn, hopefully our 401k's don't become 201k's. :err:

Cash is king at least for the moment..........:grins:

your cash is worth a lot less than it was a few years ago.. :D

Looking not bad today. Felt like it was going to 201K last week

when
 

a guy i used to work for

who's one of the best quality carpenters in the state of MASS

has to go to work as an employee instead of a contractor

and hasn't had his phone ring for months...

I also know an electrician whose phone hasn't rung for 4 months


it becomes an issue of public perception not stock market analysis

because the public is always very apprehensive during an election year

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/poll.jpg

until homeowners start hiring skilled laborers again to upgrade their homes
the economy is gonna be lousey

so pray for an early spring