Bill ~ Just for fun, consider sending this post to the young lady along with a one month trial subscription to BPR.... But wait until the day after Nvidia takes a major dump ! Such a rare encounter had to make your day !
Funny how nobody wants to listen to us old guys talking about truly important subjects. I guess Bills ' years of experience and education don't mean much to the unvarnished. I also try to inform the typical voter but it falls on deaf ears including my own family. It becomes somewhat frustrating to us 80+year old guys and gals but as they say "life goes on"and so do I all to no availed. Oh woe is me Even at my useless advanced age I still know a hawk from a handsaw. God's blessings to all.
I hear you brother. I get the same from family and friends when I try to explain some of my own missives. And why I'm even bothering. Eye rolls, laughs and "Was that the washing machine spin cycle ending?"
"“I mean... he was always recommending gold. I didn’t think much of that. Anyone can buy gold. But why would you buy gold when you could own a super-profitable company like Nvidia?"
With a PE just over 50, is Nvidia "super-profitable?"
OH, yeah? HOW close? Is this another story in the vein of the old Bonner yarn, "It might be nice to have a go'round with the fetching hat-check girl, but then what?" Ah, Bill, ya had CLASS! Best always. PM
"If we meet tomorrow, on some street in town, pardon me, if I don't say, 'Hello!' I belong to another, and it wouldn't look so good to know someone I'm not supposed to know."
Just walk on by; wait on the corner... I love you, but we're strangers when we meet."
"Walk On By" by Kendall Hayes as performed by the great Leroy Van Dyke (#1 Country, #5 Billboard Top-100, 42 weeks on the chart 1961-62)
I can't believe anyone alive in the USA hasn't heard this, but here it is:
Bill, whether I agree with you or not on some subjects (not that you should care) you are always entertaining. Love the “have you always been this fat?” 🤣 Definitely would get a rise out of someone. Now looking forward to the next episode and all of the other wedding escapades.
Your closing anecdote reminded me of the scenes in "Africa Screams" where Lou Costello goes on to a stranger about how he taught Clyde Beatty all he knows about lion taming and Frank Buck all he knows about trapping wild animals only to find out that the people he is bosting to are Clyde Beatty and Frank Buck...
Don’t always agree with Bill’s politics or financial recommendations but always love his travels and building restoration tales 🤓👍
Easily one of Bill's most entertaining pieces ever.
Very well written Bill, laughed out load at the ending!
Bill ~ Just for fun, consider sending this post to the young lady along with a one month trial subscription to BPR.... But wait until the day after Nvidia takes a major dump ! Such a rare encounter had to make your day !
Funny how nobody wants to listen to us old guys talking about truly important subjects. I guess Bills ' years of experience and education don't mean much to the unvarnished. I also try to inform the typical voter but it falls on deaf ears including my own family. It becomes somewhat frustrating to us 80+year old guys and gals but as they say "life goes on"and so do I all to no availed. Oh woe is me Even at my useless advanced age I still know a hawk from a handsaw. God's blessings to all.
I hear you brother. I get the same from family and friends when I try to explain some of my own missives. And why I'm even bothering. Eye rolls, laughs and "Was that the washing machine spin cycle ending?"
Good and fun read; entertaining as well as informative.
Great article, Bill. I did take note of this:
"The wedding attendees follow, aiming for what is often a chateau that has been in the bride’s family for generations."
One thing is for sure - we keep vastly different company.....
😂😂
"“I mean... he was always recommending gold. I didn’t think much of that. Anyone can buy gold. But why would you buy gold when you could own a super-profitable company like Nvidia?"
With a PE just over 50, is Nvidia "super-profitable?"
Good one Lion.
“Well, let’s say, we are close.”
OH, yeah? HOW close? Is this another story in the vein of the old Bonner yarn, "It might be nice to have a go'round with the fetching hat-check girl, but then what?" Ah, Bill, ya had CLASS! Best always. PM
"If we meet tomorrow, on some street in town, pardon me, if I don't say, 'Hello!' I belong to another, and it wouldn't look so good to know someone I'm not supposed to know."
Just walk on by; wait on the corner... I love you, but we're strangers when we meet."
"Walk On By" by Kendall Hayes as performed by the great Leroy Van Dyke (#1 Country, #5 Billboard Top-100, 42 weeks on the chart 1961-62)
I can't believe anyone alive in the USA hasn't heard this, but here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlqQA8CyjE
It brought back some memories Paul.
Remember it well Paul but this version was popular in Australia 1964.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vsGsCvJWEo8
She never learned you were in Powell's class
at college? But lets' consider, an economics professor knowing the name Bonner is a great indication of growing wisdom in the academy.
Like when Bill is on his game and his humor shines!
Bill, whether I agree with you or not on some subjects (not that you should care) you are always entertaining. Love the “have you always been this fat?” 🤣 Definitely would get a rise out of someone. Now looking forward to the next episode and all of the other wedding escapades.
Your closing anecdote reminded me of the scenes in "Africa Screams" where Lou Costello goes on to a stranger about how he taught Clyde Beatty all he knows about lion taming and Frank Buck all he knows about trapping wild animals only to find out that the people he is bosting to are Clyde Beatty and Frank Buck...
That was hilarious. I half-expected you to launch into a lecture on gold as a “store of wealth” before the DJ cranked up Volare.
And once she let the cat out of the bag, I imagine you were just waiting for someone to stroll past and exclaim:
“Bill Bonner! I never thought I’d see you at [bride’s name]’s wedding!”
Well played, Bruce Wayne.
It’s a tough audience Bill.
Thank you for that very enjoyable read!