The $10,000 is loose money I can afford to lose but the main objective is to compound over 5 years.

My risk thresh hold is quite high and have mentioned previously betting Kelly to 4 % of bank which I,m comfortable with ($400)

I note your comments in a previous post of risk threshold of 2 or 3 % and as you say one can lower it if it becomes "Hairy".

I also note your comments on reasessing over a longer bet number which I shall do.

May I say that its indeed a pleasure to get quality help from someone who has been there.
Hope you dont mind me dropping a question or 2 as I go along this path.

Cheers
darky