Rog, thanks for that post , it is timely and to the point. Yesterday's rally was essentially an 'inflation rally' , a market awakening concensus that the huge increase in margin volume now available to the banks is in fact working. Slowly, yes, but it is working. I would not rush out and buy anything (unless you need groceries ) , but the market will begin to discount the reflation a good year ahead in this oversold market. Combine that with the recognition that Canada will be the the destination of choice for new mine investment, you have Ontario and N. Manitoba sitting in the world's sweet spot in two to three years. I believe that if you have held NOT shares through the meltdown, you will find the next six to eight months difficult but reassuring as bottom fishing relaces ice fishing with frozen minnows. It may still get worse before it gets better, but the reflation is indeed expanding money flow. The next stage of the stimuli will target the consumer directly which will push the economy through the bottom of the 'U'. Hang in and shop Monday's for the best deals .