I can't believe that someone could actually express EXACTLY how I feel the way you have. I am too a "newbie" and "small time" in this investment. I am thankful that I was given this opportunity and all I really want out of it is to be debt free. Still gonna work, still gonna live my life. But, I too have become a forum junkie to the point of being unhealthy. I can't imagine how those who have been in this for 3, 4, 5, 7 years etc. have kept their sanity with all the ups and downs. This is a very ALLURING opportunity and at times all-consuming. So, thank you for your post and showing us the human side of this investment.
Good luck to us all. Good luck to Iraq and its people.
And GO RV!!!