Where I was during my absence...

Mrs Bluecollar decided to go on a trip with her niece so I decided to live out a dream... one of those "bucket list" items. I flew to Vegas, rented a big Harley, then set out for the monuments and canyons of the southwest! Hoover Dam, Arizona Desert in 105 degree temps, Grand Canyon, Route 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona, crossing Navajo Nation to Monument Valley, Fry Canyon and Glen Canyon, the mighty Colorado River, Bryce Canyon, and the list goes on. Over 1300 miles alone with a map and an awesome bike.

It really was a dream come true.

Back in the Saddle

I've been away for a while and I am just back to the computer yesterday and today. Took a stop loss on a trade yesterday EOD; only did the one trade.
I spent most of this morning helping a friend move then took this one short at what seemed like a great breakdown spot. As it turned out, my instincts were correct but as you can see from the chart, I was out far too early. Gain of 18 cents on the trade with up to 68 cents available to me. I'd like to chalk it up to being rusty because I was away from the markets!