I know it seems bad and for some people especially in the US it is BUT unless you are directly affected by one of the banks that went under or simply HAVE to take cash out in the next year or so from your retirement you are in a lot better shape then it looks.

Step one QUIT WATCHING THE [censored] NEWS!!! ,it can't help and it is just stressing you out.

step 2 realize and accept that 90% of this market collapse is based on nothing but fear. People saw some big banks in the US go belly up and panicked which drove the stocks down which caused more panic. Even oil went down to 90$ a barrel and it is not like we weren't freaking out about high oil prices last month.

Step 3 thank god there is an emotion that is more than capable of dispelling fear.
That beautiful human emotion is GREED! Already very smart people have been there every time the market hit record lows to rush in and score some really good deals. This popped the markets back up for a while. Soon people will start to realize that there are some sweet bargains to be had while the market is low.
Just thank your lucky stars we don't have to rely on altruism!

Step4 Beg borrow and steal all the cash you can and buy some stock right now!!!

Buy low sell high! If you don't you will kick yourself for the rest of your lives!

Also people buying stock is what will fix the markets.
It will also make you feel like instead of being helpless while this happens to you instead you are not only rolling with the punches you are doing financial judo.


Step 5 ,after the markets come back. When they come back and they will you should put some money into something like gold that when the markets go down it goes up. Not everything or even most of it but enough so when this happens again
that if you need cash at that time you can sell something that is worth more
while stocks are down.

Back on topic, when is the Busse site going to show this hint of the NMSFNO? I check on there and see nothing but the hacks still

Its up and picks are up dogs.

The pics are up at the Busse forum, but it isn't in the store yet. While I don't dislike it, I don't have any burning desire to own one. I am sure others will like it more. I'm glad I went with the Bravo-2 and SODLE. It just doesn't appeal to me as much as the Sarsquatch or ASH1. I like the hand finished convex edge on the LE. With a blade over 8", it is a big knife. If I am wanting a BIG Busse, the FBM or FFBM will do just fine. For once, I'm glad I don't like it that much. Too many nice models at one time gets expensive. Especially Busse LEs. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Now that I've secured a SY that just blows me away, I can relax a bit. I would love to own a Busse, but I'm still not really willing to pay more than the original price.

I can wait 'til next time.

I'm with Vic, this one's cool, just doesn't jump out and grab me (or the wallet from my pocket at least!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I too find that it doesnt grab me, I already own two SFNO's and I really like them. I dont know what this one would give me over my sabre ground ones, I'am going to buy one anyway just to see if I like it and since I dont have a FSH this would slide into that gap. It may be the longer blade or the non sabre grind, anyway alot of people will be happy to get a shot at one.

I still like FSH better.

I can't afford a Busse yet, but when I do get one, it's going to be a FBM, FSH, or AK, and I hope they don't make it in NM. I got to handle and chop with Ban's Banned NMFBM CG, and the NM didn't really appeal to me. Maybe it'll grow on me, but initially I don't really like it, then again, it's not that big of a deal.

I went to the forum, but do you have to be a member logged in to see it?? I don't have an account there, just went anonymousy, saw a handful of posts, but none relating pics or prices for the NMSFNO... What's the deal? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, you're limited to what you can see as a guest, most sign up to see everything.

i think they're a lot nicer than the nmfbm's.

I'll say, I jus went through the registration process, tried to log in, and was denied. I have to wait until my application has been approved by the admins. Arrggh! All I want is to see what the blasted knife looks like!


Just another reason why I like the SYK store and its forum so much more than other websites out there. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />