I do appreciate the advice and plan on posting more hands and learning more and more here at FTR. I recently bought into 25NL with near full stacks and did get value for my goods hands.

I made $25 in 50 hands .... I know small sample, and hot cards - I don't expect this all of the time, but I am avoiding short stacking (even though it was working for me )

The reason I jumped up to 25NL was to help clear the Full Tilt $100 bonus. (I know once again not recommended) I am about to clear my 4th $10 and am taking it down with me to full stacking 5NL.

I will keep you posted ...