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Clank - I fear you are correct. We seem to live in an inverse world where good profits and a healthy outlook result in a price crash, and vice versa. All very confusing for a plebiscite such as myself, who gets a headache deciding whether to have another Moretti, or a glass of Sauvignon. Anyway, my Friday is already sorted - I have some menial tasks to complete in the morning, then I am off to a rather delightful pub in Portishead overlooking the Bristol Channel to get Wombled. Whether that is to celebrate or commiserate remains to be seen. Ether way, I win.

I'll have a tenner on 'Shergar'.

OJ (no relation, I hope) - thanks for that, it reduces the potential volatility and I have had enough that for one week. Or a lifetime. I'll settle for 186'ish at close on Friday.

Not sure about Friday. Even if the figures are good (like Jaqueline Bisset's figure good), if there is no mention of restoring the dividend, that may be frowned upon, and reflected in the price. A positive outlook for the summer months, and the announcement of even a small dividend, could see a major uplift. On the upside, we are coming at it from a (relatively) positive place - less than a month ago, we were sub 160, and two months ago just above 140 - so a starting point of over 180 is quite comforting. If we should have good news, and hit 190 plus on Friday, I will be selling a small chunk, and reinvesting it in the (now mythical) bottle of Dom Perignon, and inviting my local barmaid to join me in a celebratory meal - no expense spared - ie, go large, and have extra fries, possibly even a milkshake. Never let it be said that I don't know how to treat a lady.

Even for hardcore rollercoaster afficionados such as myself, yesterday was quite a test of stomach strength. Taking on this ride, plus the even more dangerous EZJ one as well, has left me somewhat drained, and my voice has gone, due to all that screaming. When I saw the drop out of the blue at lunchtime, I initially thought someone had launched a missile attack into Tel Aviv, or some such place. Thankfully it wasn't that - just seems to have been comments by Ryanair's notoriously gobby boss, a man who, ironically, would probably be quite at home in the Middle East - he could start a fight in an empty room. Thankfully, we have recovered well here (EZJ not so much), so I guess all eyes now turn to the figures out on Friday, and what that brings.

This sector really isn't for the faint hearted or squeamish, so I am going to be looking for something a little less stressful going forward - Russian roulette possibly.

I think bonfire night 2021 was the last time it closed over 180 (180.16). How depressing is that? Hopefully rectify that next week.

Retirement -"better than s*x". Depends who it's with.

Quite a spike just now at 13;30 - not sure what caused that. Be interesting to see where we are a week from now, after the latest figures. I believe EZJ also have figures out the week after that, so hopefully we'll have a clearer picture of the whole sector. Fingers crossed (how's that for a scientific approach).

PS. As for that other thing - congratulations to tricky - spot on. Which is extraordinarily depressing, I have to say. Good job I am nowhere near Beachy Head just now - intend to drown my sorrows in a vat of Smirnoff.

Yes - now up almost 6% this year!

Cheers CK. Oyster Bay is good stuff. Unfortunately, while you might get a bottle in the supermarket for £9, in the pub it's more likely to be that price per glass, and I generally prefer to do my drinking in a social setting (although I am at home having a sneaky vodka and coke right now). Still, with my shares, here and elsewhere, doing rather nicely just now, I figure I can afford it. Plus which, it is my birthday over the weekend, and I generally feel the need to anaesthetise myself (more than usual) at ticking another year off my all-to-brief time on this planet. Plus which, it's yet another year where Kylie has failed to recognize my potential as a partner, and as the solution to her problematic love life.

Dow and Nasdaq both had a strong finish, with airlines up about2%. If that rubs off here tomorrow am.- and assuming no Friday sell-off before the long weekend, we could head into the weekend on a really positive note, in which case I may upgrade from Moretti to a cheeky NZ sauvignon. That said, the FTSE has been on a roll lately, so I can see some kind of profit-taking sell-off tomorrow. Just depends on how big an impact that has here.

Casio_kid; you are correct - that is a small boat heading towards us. Unfortunately, it has a capacity of 36, and has 103 migrants on board.

Hitman - I had never heard of her previously, but having just checked her out on-line, I can empathise with your predicament. Unfortunately, my powers of influence mostly don't seem to be as effective on the fairer sex (although it did, unbelievably, work on one notable occasion); I will, however, do my best for you. I have also put in a request for 181 here on May10th, not wishing to be too greedy. Let's see how that goes.

"Ask, and you shall receive".

You're welcome.

Another disappointing day. Hoping for better tomorrow.

Please put this on my headstone.

Fordm - very true, and more than a little depressing. Reminds me of that old adage about people who crave power should never be allowed anywhere near it. Also can't help wondering if the world would be a safer, slightly happier place if there were more women in charge, as opposed to unhinged (mostly short) men. Or does that adage I mentioned apply equally to women?

TamG - 8 recommends for a newbie! Respect.

PS - hands off my trophy.

Seen quite a few articles lately about the possible abolition of stamp duty on UK shares. I know we only pay 0.2 % here, but I'm sure most of us have investments elsewhere, which attract that rate, and it's definitely a big deterrent to investing here in the UK, as opposed to other countries that don't have that same level of taxation. It's definitely part of the reason for the poor performance of the LSE compared to other markets, and a disincentive to investment in this country.

On a personal level, I'm sure it would save myself, and many other small investors here, a packet. Let's hope it happens (if not a complete abolition, a reduction at least). On a broader level, I have seen many economists say that it is the single biggest thing our government could do to encourage inward investment, Given the staggering level of incompetence (corruption?) of our current administration, I am not overly optimistic. Then again, these days I rarely am.

Fordm -" Is she of the same standard?" No.

TamG. You're welcome.

Fordm - These are TV dramas , as opposed to Soap Operas. and Kylie (aka. the future Mrs Bobbins), was in "Neighbours", not "Home and Away" - which did include such lovely ladies as Holly Vallance.

The fact that I am aware of such things is a sad indictment of my lifestyle. Still, at least I know that Rwanda is not in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Question Time last night). Embarrassing, and an indictment of our current political class.