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onthepequod · 05-10-2001, 01:57 AM

Turbovee,

onthepequod is a referrence to Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The ship was captianed by Ahab and sailed on by Ishmael (i.e. "call me Ishmael"). Ultimately the ship sunk in the Indian Ocean and all perished except Ishmael. Therefore to be on the pequod would insinuate that you sank with the ship (unless of course you were Ishmael).

In my current job I have been given stock options in three different option grants. However, as a commodity goes toilet paper is more valuable and more useful than my stock options are (for the time being), since my options are nowhere near the money. In a bleak and disparaging moment I chose onthepequod (for a stock forum) as a reflection on the marketability of my options. Yeah, they sunk quickly and painfully.

RudeDawg,

You sound like you my be beyond my ability. If you lived in Minnesota, I'ld say come on over and use mine. Myself, I am in the process of finishing some kitchen cabinetry. If you ever want to talk wood or projects (this includes you LOA) drop me a line or perhaps we could start a thread.

05-10-2001, 01:57 AM	#28
onthepequod Quintesson Join Date: April 6, 2001 Location: two leagues down Posts: 1,081	Turbovee, onthepequod is a referrence to Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The ship was captianed by Ahab and sailed on by Ishmael (i.e. "call me Ishmael"). Ultimately the ship sunk in the Indian Ocean and all perished except Ishmael. Therefore to be on the pequod would insinuate that you sank with the ship (unless of course you were Ishmael). In my current job I have been given stock options in three different option grants. However, as a commodity goes toilet paper is more valuable and more useful than my stock options are (for the time being), since my options are nowhere near the money. In a bleak and disparaging moment I chose onthepequod (for a stock forum) as a reflection on the marketability of my options. Yeah, they sunk quickly and painfully. RudeDawg, You sound like you my be beyond my ability. If you lived in Minnesota, I'ld say come on over and use mine. Myself, I am in the process of finishing some kitchen cabinetry. If you ever want to talk wood or projects (this includes you LOA) drop me a line or perhaps we could start a thread.