Popular Post Adam Montana Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Goooood morning DV family! It's Wednesday, and I hate to be the bearer of "no news", but I prefer that to "bad news"! We seem to have hit another lull in the dinar, and as I was laying in bed this morning rubbing the cobwebs out of my eyes, I thought back to my days as a teenager when I used to hitchhike to the beach with my surfboard. (Boy, do I have stories about those days! ) Anyone who has surfed will know this feeling well... you paddle out, find your spot, and hang out for a bit. Sometimes the wave you will ride comes right away, but most of the time it does not. So you sit there, treading water, rising with the surge, and then going down the back of what could have been a wave but it just wasn't the one. That is how I feel we are right now. It's not a bad place to be, not by any means! We get a swell, and wonder if "this is the one", but it passes without breaking in our favor. Then, after many ups and downs... there it is. "The one". You see it coming, a smile crosses your face, and you start paddling. The force of the wave picks you up, starts pushing you forward, and you're about to stand up... and the momentum fades. You shrug and turn around, and paddle back out. Repeat. A beginner surfer might get discouraged at this. "Dang! I guess I'll never catch a wave!" Does that sound like our current situation? It does to me. Have you heard that kind of thought process from many of our members here? I have. But that's the wrong way to look at it, it's the wrong way to wait for "the one". Thinking like that will distract you, and you'll be whining about how that last wave set you up for disappointment just like the latest guru prediction... and you won't be ready to paddle like mad when the REAL wave comes. That's where we are, and yes this entire post was a metaphor Just like the ocean is surely going to create a wave worthy of surfing on, we are certainly in the right spot to ride that wave, if we are only ready to paddle like mad when it comes. Hang loose, my friends. ========================================= Quote countryroads Adam, What would happen to Iraq if they didn't meet the requirements of the IMF. From what I have read, it would not be in Iraq's best interest to allow this to happen. It makes me feel better to see some heavy hitters putting pressure on Iraq.Go RV!!!!! I concur. Quote peace1221 Can you clarify: I've read several posts from others and a few articles and I can't determine where we stand for an RV. It all seems like an elusive time. It keeps getting pushed to the future. What are your thoughts? Of course without stating an official date or rate. My thoughts at this time as well. Stay vigilant, though! Quote ChuckFinley Adam, what is your take on their statement of establishing the National Oil Company and then doing the HCL? Just wanted to throw a quick shout out to your staff for doing a great job as well as to you. Hey Chuck, thanks for the shoutout! They no longer need daily beatings to keep the moral high, which is a good thing. I don't think the National Oil Company is a prerequisite to move forward on the HCL. I think it was last week or the week prior when I explained my view on how they release "news" or "statements"... 99 times it will likely be subterfuge, and then the real play will happen. Quote Stubby 1 Hi Adam. If the Kurdish separate from Iraq,will they still use the Iraq Dinar?Whats your opinion how this would effect our investment? It's my opinion that will never happen. Quote mustang1000 Hi Adam is Julie away haven't heard from her in 10 days sent emails , thanks Glenn Hi Glenn, I believe your ticket is assigned to me and it was not urgent so I just didn't take the time to address it yet. I apologize for the delay, I will get to it by the end of the week. Quote sandfly just wonted to say haaa Adam "haaa" back at ya! ========================================= Cheers everyone! - Adam 21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivesman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'm VERY HAPPY to have you coaching beside me as I get ready for that HUUGE wave! THANKS ADAM. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigchclte Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks Adam. We only need "the wave" to come in one time and one of these days in the near present it will! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandfly Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 thanks adam 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivesman Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I was, however, looking forward to your comments on the IMF meeting. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yota691 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks Adam and GM Everybody.... 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaSam Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Adam, you are so right, no news is better than bad news. All we have to do is hang in there and sooner or later (I am personally hopping it will be sooner) we will have the RV. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxcreeksc Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hanging out in the swells with plenty of sunscreen! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWitte Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Adam, it seems you learned to surf in Lake Michigan. Maybe there you can "Hang Loose" but here at the Pacific side of the World we "Hang Ten". I'm not exactly sure but I believe that might be the difference between lake surfing and ocean surfing. And if you're old enough most people can even remember the clothing Co called Hang Ten. Enjoy Seems like no matter what you say someone is always going to challenge it. Hahaha 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thank You, Adam, for Your to the point and factual post! In my opinion, the "lull", "ho hum", or even "bad news" could be the precursor to the "Big Wave Event" we have been waiting for! Thank You, Adam, for all Your efforts and those of Your Affiliates for the preparations and preparing us for the "Big Wave Event"! (Well, OK, I do have my "Bug Out Bags" ready to go on a moment's notice!) And, OH, YEAH, BABY........... Go Moola Nova! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBVI Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Adam, As a former member of, "The Shark Bait Surf Team" I understand that scenario completely. Thanks. On another note, with all the roster changes we might actually have a team this year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBVI Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, DWitte said: Adam, it seems you learned to surf in Lake Michigan. Maybe there you can "Hang Loose" but here at the Pacific side of the World we "Hang Ten". I'm not exactly sure but I believe that might be the difference between lake surfing and ocean surfing. And if you're old enough most people can even remember the clothing Co called Hang Ten. Enjoy Seems like no matter what you say someone is always going to challenge it. Hahaha DW, Thanks, I feel really dated now and while some of it has been demoted to "vented for chores clothing" I still sport my "Hang Ten" attire. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWitte Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just an FYI to my previous post. Adam, I was born in MI, right next door to you but my family moved here to So Cal when I was six. So I'm pretty much a CA native and spent a great deal of time at the Beach. Newport and Huntington to be more precise. I was a great body surfer but I only went real surfing once. Hit my head on the board and cut my foot on the skag. The lesson to be learned from all this? Who cares, talk is cheap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillieChatham Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 We will ride the wave when it comes in, but in the meantime we've decided that life is too much fun to let in negativity. So keep on keeping on and when the time comes we'll be ready! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caye98 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 FINALLY! A post I could relate to - TOTALLY! So like I get it! We are all like looking to get pitted in a batrrel, but at least we don't go over the falls at the Wedge on a drainer and eat it on the beach. Iraq government are like grommets trying to get it together, and we are like outside just resting and kickin' it. I am thinking the August swells traditionally get big, and as we say, "If it swells, RIDE IT!". No worries, I have always been goofy ... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomhand86 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks Adam, always appreciated 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magawatt Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Out outHow would Iraq' payment for reconstruction in oil affect an RV? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinarThug Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 So When's This 'Wave' Gonna Crash The Shore So I Can Be Like That Surfing Legend Jeff Spicoli And Hire Van Halen To Play My Birthday Party ? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 GO RV, then BV 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJinMontreal Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Oh greaaaat duuuude ... don'tcha just hate when that happens ... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigergorzow Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Adam, Thanks for the update and positive conversations. Patience is surely the key IMHO.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose 57 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hang loose, my friends. I'm hanging like a Moose on the loose!!! TY Adam!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFlat7 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Good, Good, Good, Good Vibrations....;) Hanging 10 with the board all waxed and ready to ride like the wind... I remember in elementary school, those last two minutes before the bell rang were the longest two minutes in the world if you sat there and starred at the clock. But, if you were busy doing stuff you didn't notice and the bell would just suddenly ring and you were off and running... If we all just keep our eyes on Heaven and keep occupied, the wait will go smoother.... Be blessed! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjokie Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Caye98 said: No worries, I have always been goofy ... You?! GOOFY?! Utter nonsense! You're the most sober (COUGH! COUGH!) person I know! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthhound Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 5 hours ago, yota691 said: Thanks Adam and GM Everybody.... Catch a wave and your sitting on top of the world...Beach Boys I believe!!! I have no problem hanging out paddling til we catch the BIG ONE!! Thanks Adam!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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