just in case anyone missed it over the weekend...

Had a great conversation with Marla this morning.

We have 4 drills on FDN. One IS on Papaya. The wording on the last news release said 3 holes were COMPLETED. so Buck, there is still life in Payaya. Two on other targets. Since Papaya is still alive I would say Naranjilla may also (north of Papaya) > Marla says ' no comment' so that may confirm it LOL.

They are using helicopters to move rigs around. The other drill may be on Barbasco.

The boys have been travelling a LOT this week also. They are travelling back and forth to Ecuador. And they are meeting with the government. Things are looking very good.

Thought is important news in January. The government is working out deals with a couple of major operations (ARU +) and will use those as the template for the new draft mining laws. Look for the draft mining laws PLUS accord with ARU sometime in January. It should eliminate the questions that are holding back the SP now. Also, it should open the floodgates re bids. They are heading towards building a mine BUT should people start bidding they will work to keep interest at it's maximum. Many companies interested. One site visit last month from a company that hasn't been on site before.

She also thought Barrick's comments recently were humorous.

No problems with drill break downs. All functioning. Major drilling has replaced two drills with newer, deeper drills.

Magnetic airborne testing still on the table. Probably January. Even if bids start, it's still on the table. Patrick and boys want to keep balance of property and sell off FDN. It's still their preference.

Majority of CA's still in place.

Things are heating up boys. All hands on deck. Raise the mainsail.

Break open the keg of rum.

Arggggggggggggggg Long and Strong. NO FEAR.

safeharbour