I got an early start out of Billings on Wednesday hoping to wind up somewhere near Seattle. I got west of Spokane, but had to settle for a layover in Ellensburg, WA.It’s been a long time since I was in Montana, where I spent much of the day driving. The western part of the state is so beautiful I found myself singing God Bless America, Kate Smith’s old theme song. Really, I don’t mean to sound trite but the mountains and cattle ranges are truly majestic. No other word quite fits that kind of beauty.
While I was skimming along I94 (and I90) with my cruise control fully operational at 75 mph, I was largely oblivious to what was going on in the markets even with my G3 or netbook. Accordingly, I placed limit orders on stocks I bought on Monday: WYNN and FSLR. First Solar came back Wednesday the stronger of the two, selling at 172.5. It actually hit 174+ but I wasn’t there to raise my asking price.
I had a sell on Wynn’s at 37.10, but it only managed to grind out $36.88 so I’m still holding shares. I’ll catch the premarket open and if the indexes are up, I’ll reset my sell; if not I’ll dump. Either way I’ll make money.
Wi-Fi is Everywhere
I have one other note.
When I first started this blog several years ago, it used to be a big deal to find a hotel or motel with Internet availability. That’s all changed, now, so I’ll have to update my badly obsolete copy.
Actually, Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet are available in even the smallest hamlet these days, since I see motel outdoor boards emblazoned with “Hi-Speed Internet” partically everwhere. Just goes to show you how quickly things change.
I’ve got Ethernet in my motel room here at Quality Inn. But there’s wi-fi in the lobby. Great for hooking in with my iPhone.
Well, I’ve got to get something to eat. Then up early for the markets and then a leisurely drive into Vancouver, B.C.
Charlie, the Runaway Trader
lost your phone number.