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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: mungofitch 🐝🐝🐝 GOLD
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Subject: Re: Price drop today
Date: 05/05/25 4:40 PM
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I suspect that the fact that Buffett has decided to pass the reins is because he feels he is already not functioning as well as before.

I doubt he is reading much, which is a barrier to his superpower of synthesizing vast quantities of information. Note how much he really struggled to squint at the printed page in front of him. I doubt it's because it was accidentally printed too small.

In the same vein, it was unfortunate to see Mr Jain's shakes...now not just his hands, but his wavering voice. I hope he is well, and not because of the work he does.

I saw The Who in concert recently. Roger Daltrey (age 81) said that not only was he going deaf, the usual bane of the rocker, but also starting to lose his eyesight. He said "At least I still have my voice, or I'd be going full Tommy".

Jim
(hoping to have mild squinting problems at 94)
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