Well written

I feel much the same as you do. I didn't find NOT here but stayed because of it and the knowledgeable posters- Rosedale, Canseco, Bravekind to name a few.

The important thing about investment is %. For someone who has invested $100,000 and the stock doubles, the impact to him is likely the same as someone who has invested $1,000 and doubles to $2,000. Don't be intimidated by those who post from a very strong position of either investment or knowledge - learn from them. I wish I could express myself in french as well as you do in english

I considered myself as reasonably knowledgeable investor but this board has made me quite humble.

Bon chance