Up, upwards and more Up
We are saddened by the murder of four (five) Israelis—another shocking tragedy in our world. Click on pictures to enlarge Scheckhorn & The Eiger Wednesday ‘Is that blue sky?’ we burst with glee as we asked our editor. ‘Perhaps you should open the drapes first,’ was the testy response. A person has to be optimistic when there is only a short window of opportunity. Then, all windows look blue and bright. Fortunately, it turned out just as we hoped. For the full day, the sky was cloudless although the air was crisp for most of it. We would have given ‘odds’ that after the weekend, winter had certainly arrived. Seems that the season change will hold off for a while. Talking of ‘odds’, the stock market wants to go down and is doing just that when it suddenly changes its mind and roars upwards. Not an easy way to make a ‘buck’ or a franc. This brings us to business. In Europe, we have a new work schedule. It’s funny but in San Diego, we must be ready for work by 6am, 6:30 the latest. He...