This is the first of several buys I'll be making today if prices stay in these levels ( and tomorrow also ).   A couple things to note not directly related to this trade are:

• Howard Schultz is resigning his board seat at Dreamworks animation so he can fully devote his time towards his duties as CEO of Starbucks
• Howard Schultz fell off the Forbes billionaire's list amid the decline in Starbucks stock price.
• The company just released transformation agenda communication #9.  In these communications, Howard Schultz outlines steps the company is taking to turn things around. He also discusses progress that's been made so far.  I enjoy reading these communications.  Anyone whose read his book "Pour Your Heart Into It" knows how passionate Mr.Schultz is about the company.  These communications (1-9)  are currently posted on the company website in the "Press Room"

www.starbucks.com/aboutus/press.asp

 

 

"Transformation agenda communication #9"  Sounds like a song title from the Beatles White album. Dude, your'e getting caffeine in your blood!!! 

You're not exagerating one bit when you say that.  I drink at least a pot of coffee a day,  sometimes more.  When I was in the Army (spent a lot of time at Ft Hood when I was with the Fourth Infantry Division ),   we used to eat coffee flavor crystals raw straight out of the packet so we could stay awake at night when we were in the field.  Although,  when you're firing 120mm sabot rounds from M1A1 Abrams Tank ( along with the 50 caliber machine gun and two 7.62mm machine guns ),  the caffeine is a drop in the bucket compared to the natural adrenaline rush.