Tig in a soft and reflective mood8 Jun 2020 08:57
The start of what we all hope will be a momentous week , in these difficult , amazing, and tricky times. I can only reflect that anyone listed on Hydros magnificently concocted list , whom, despite any individual problems that life might have thrown at them , should count themselves fortunate that they are on this GGP list.Life changing is a word that comes to mind.
Gazman,- you are among quite a large number of recent No. 1 contributors , but have been avid readers . You pay me a nice compliment, in listing me amongst a list of those whom I generally look up to for their erudite hard work. Other than Paddy and Magic, the boffins who head that illustrious Hydro list, there are too many to mention , but we all know who they are. ( apologies for not naming all )
SJM321, another No.1 this morning , refers to the strength of the wolfpack; very deep and very true. And lots more.
I am a long time holder, but these last 4/5/6 months have been an extraordinary experience for me with what I can only perceive as close but as yet unmet relationship with friends. Hope the eventual Stag on the River meet will glue some of that together in person.
I also observe that recently we no longer have the personal abuse/ criticism/ irritation. In lockdown , this board has been for me ( and I suspect for many others ) a unique experience in my very long investing career ( As a babe in arms I used to discuss investing with my bank manager father whilst still at the breast, as my mother played bridge - my other lifelong love. My fathers best man was a co-founder of one of the UKs leading stockbrokers ). I feel part of an investment family, all very close, and who through the fortune of good luck, fate , research, persistence, have found and mined a rich vein of gold, and in the next 12 to 24 months are going to be richly rewarded. ( Hydros list will surely rank with the regularly published annual Rich List ).
In lockdown, the board has made the potentially boring days pass like lightening, given me a small but hopefully useful role in life and provided an interesting and engaging target .
And we are only just on the start line.
Forgive my reflections. I am in awe of many of you, but my instinct tells me that I am not alone. I wish all LTH's and refreshingly so many recent No.1's an exciting next few months.
Tig