Now then ladies!!!!!

[microchips]

Wow! Thank you Micro! You picked a winning stock for me and I am eternally grateful! Will happily wait for that year, especially since XOM is sniffing around BP. Also, this was in my inbox this AM, but you probably already know:

"TOP STORY
BP Holds Talks to Sell Assets to Apache

BP is in talks to sell assets, including stakes in its Alaska oil fields, to Apache for $10 billion to $12 billion, The New York Times reports, citing a person briefed on the matter.

Should a deal be reached -- one is not expected immediately -- it would help provide BP with additional money to pay for cleaning up the immense oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Talks are continuing and may not result in a transaction, this person cautioned.

Among the assets that may be sold is BP's 26 percent stake in the Prudhoe Bay field in Alaska's North Slope, the largest oil field in North America.

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River,
.......BP have now managed to fit a new valve over the the ruptured pipe and will know if it has been successful within two days when they start to close valves on it to see if it will contain the pressure of the oil pouring out!!!,BP makes approx $20 billion per year profit; they have spent approx $2.5 billion on the clean up so far, so if they spend treble that it still leaves them $12.5 to play with.Remembering that O"barma couldn't keep his mouth shut and stopped BP from paying out quite a large dividend so they have still a sizable chunk of money to play with!. Personally i cannot see BP selling off any of the silver ware, this would make the company weaker and open for a take-over; BP is one of the most successful companies on the planet so it will be very interesting to see what happens from here. On a happy note shares in BP.L are up 14% in 2 days and a total of 40% from their lows in June....LOL.

[riverbabe]

River,
......You are now the proud owner of another 17 BP.L shares they shot up another 7% on open of trading this morning ( 59 in total ). Its a good job some of my stock picks are better than my football result predictions!!!..LOL

Wow! Thank you Micro! You picked a winning stock for me and I am eternally grateful! Will happily wait for that year, especially since XOM is sniffing around BP. Also, this was in my inbox this AM, but you probably already know:

"TOP STORY
BP Holds Talks to Sell Assets to Apache

BP is in talks to sell assets, including stakes in its Alaska oil fields, to Apache for $10 billion to $12 billion, The New York Times reports, citing a person briefed on the matter.

Should a deal be reached -- one is not expected immediately -- it would help provide BP with additional money to pay for cleaning up the immense oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Talks are continuing and may not result in a transaction, this person cautioned.

Among the assets that may be sold is BP's 26 percent stake in the Prudhoe Bay field in Alaska's North Slope, the largest oil field in North America.

Go to Article from The New York Times»
Go to Item from DealBook»"

[microchips]

River,
......You are now the proud owner of another 17 BP.L shares they shot up another 7% on open of trading this morning ( 59 in total ). Its a good job some of my stock picks are better than my football result predictions!!!..LOL

[billyjoe]

That's nonsense billy. And your marriage is certainly not in jeopardy. Whatever gave you either of those ideas??? Good grief. (And I sure don't use any illegal drugs whatsoever, and never have in my life. Am being unfairly accused here, I think.)

River,
Where did anything about drugs come into this? Really, River, I know you are a woman of honor but 1 or 2 beers and I can really feel it. So, in reality, I'd be under the table while Mrs. Billy and River would be having a fine time over Strawberry Margaritas or some such beverage. Never mess with a strong woman, I don't.

-------------billy

[microchips]

That's nonsense billy. And your marriage is certainly not in jeopardy. Whatever gave you either of those ideas??? Good grief. (And I sure don't use any illegal drugs whatsoever, and never have in my life. Am being unfairly accused here, I think.)

River,
.......Its slander so to be fair to Billyjoe you need to resolve the matter ASAP so i suggest you meet up next weekend in a bar and get smashed on whatever takes your fancy the last one standing/sitting WINS!!!! and the best of it all Billy gets to bring his other half.. to keep score.

[microchips]

It"s in the bin!!

Nasty game. Not pretty at all. Evenly matched teams. A good lucky goal.
Nothing to be said. Congrats Spain. Nice try Netherlands. I win!!!!!!!

River,
.......That must have been the worst game of the tournament i think the Dutch turned up to KICK and RUN and i don't mean the ball, they were lucky not to be down to 10 men before half time but this was probably down to the referee being English and not liking the theatrics of the Grease Fairies. The cap is now in the bin and i"ve cut my forelock off and i will be sending you the shirt of my back as well. On a brighter note if BP.L can permanently cap that bloody well off tomorrow the shares will go North rapidly and you should be able to get a new bag and shoes to go with that frock. Once again fair lady congratulations on a fine treble. Am looking forward to the next World Cup already qualifying starts in 2 years...LOL..

[Peter Hansen]

The Octopus Has Spoken

The octopus had spoken .......SPAIN won the world cup. Praise the lord .....no more of that infernal horn blowing!

[riverbabe]

Also one of River's favorite quotes and since she can drink me under the table I'll stay away for sake of my marriage.

-----------billy

That's nonsense billy. And your marriage is certainly not in jeopardy. Whatever gave you either of those ideas??? Good grief. (And I sure don't use any illegal drugs whatsoever, and never have in my life. Am being unfairly accused here, I think.)

[riverbabe]

Nasty Geme

Nasty game. Not pretty at all. Evenly matched teams. A good lucky goal.
Nothing to be said. Congrats Spain. Nice try Netherlands. I win!!!!!!!

[riverbabe]

6/13/2010

Spain!!! For the title!

I had my doubts for a while, have to admit. But, these guys had what it takes after all.

[billyjoe]

One of my favorite sayings , "Candy is Dandy ....but liquor is Quicker"

Also one of River's favorite quotes and since she can drink me under the table I'll stay away for sake of my marriage.

-----------billy

[Peter Hansen]

Ski Aha

Ply her with alcohol and she becomes quite brazen. very exciting.

One of my favorite sayings , "Candy is Dandy ....but liquor is Quicker"

[skiracer]

Micro and Pete,
As you may know I live about 50 miles West of River and have to keep an eye on her just for safety's sake. Here is a secret view of her back yard.......you can make your own assumptions.

http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/photofiles/list/559/951wine_barrels.jpg

------------billy

Ply her with alcohol and she becomes quite brazen. very exciting.

[steelman]

I was really impressed by Germany this year. They looked like a fine tune machine...precision. Especially when they spanked Argentina 4-0. It was fun watching them play. So, I will be taking them in the 3rd place game. I am not sure how the final will go. It should be a good match up even though Spain is favored.

[billyjoe]

Micro and Pete,
As you may know I live about 50 miles West of River and have to keep an eye on her just for safety's sake. Here is a secret view of her back yard.......you can make your own assumptions.

http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/photofiles/list/559/951wine_barrels.jpg

------------billy