I was in Omaha this weekend attending the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder's conference. In list form, here were a few notables from the weekend:
- Warren defended Goldman Sach's Abacus deal --- and his reasoning (shocker!) made a lot of sense. They aren't completely out of the woods in my book, but his perspective helped calm and shift a lot of perspectives away from some of the more ravenous reporting that has taken place on the issue.
- Charlie Munger is a funny, funny man. I'm sure he knows he is, but he's so subtle that one wonders if he is brilliant or if he is an old loon. My money says he's both, but alas, I have no money.
- Buffett was on stage, and Bill Gates was in the front row. Very cool.
- Omaha's Old Market is a fine, quaint public square with some great restaurants and a great local scene. Omaha the city continues to leave an impression. I declare it impossible not to love.
- If you ever plan on attending the conference, I recommend flying to KC and driving up to Omaha. Beautiful drive, and you'll save hundred$ in the process. Then, once you get there, Warren will sell you on Geico, and you can save hundred$ more.
- The Warren & Charlie show is a can't miss. B shares are $85ish. Completely worth the price tag, both as an investment, and as a ticket to an incredible, funny, insightful conference.
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