I started trading way back in the 80s as a daily stocks and shares trader using graph paper . Then graduated to using a £200 monthly data feed using a slow 2400bpm moden. After this I traded options , then later again CFDs. I graduated from there to forex trading.

I run 2 types of EAs and also do some manual trading I had my "oversized" AUDUSD buy trades closed out due to the market gaping down this morning ( 3rd Sept 2012 ). My bad, doh I really must learn not to "fiddle" with the market on Fridays, or overtrade ( against my popup advisor at that - it took me all morning to restore my account at great risk of total loss - not good. Lesson learned - I will not do that again :)