Charts better than tea leaves on GLD

Hi all,

Just a quick note to wish you all - even the no-marks like isis - a very Merry Christmas. This bid speculation came as a very unexpected yet most welcome early Christmas present, and I've taken the opportunity to offload the remainder of my holdings over the last week, allowing me to bank a respectable little profit - more than I expected a couple of months ago. The results were pretty much as bad as I expected and I've never been one for these sorts of speculative bid situations, but nonetheless I wish all remaining holders the best of luck, and I hope it works out to your benefit.

All the best for 2006,

Alex

PS If anyone likes little software plays, Stilo International is just such a microcap. Very illiquid and very unloved, but the signs are that it is turning profitable so next year could possibly see a turnaround in the fortunes of its share price. Something of a gambler's share at this stage. I have a very small interest.