By the way, Don,

I wasn't trying to imply neglegence on your part re:your investment. I was merely interpreting this:

I continued to leave it alone, checking on it from time to time to see what it was worth. It fluctuated a bit, but noodled along for years at around $3,000.00. I figured I'd just leave it there, and it would be a nice little bonus nest-egg if I needed something extra when I retired (which I have since done).

...as saying that, well, you "left it alone", "checked on it from time to time", and "figured I'd just leave it there".