It has been fun getting to know some of the longs here over the past year as well as seeing the newcomers jump aboard. Sincere thanks to the contributions you all made here. We have quite a colored variety of knowledgeable posters from professors to investment professionals to wine makers to retired and amateur gold bugs...and everything in between. I have learned something from all of you. Thank you.

My sincere wishes to all of you for a meaningful holiday and very best wishes for a healthy and rewarding New Year, both in your relationships and your quality of life. Let us all hope that we will be well positioned in the new year to help others.

And for those that believe in Santa Clause .... MERRY CHRISTMAS!