That was bad news last week, but not unexpected.

It was unfortunate, but thee drilling done still enough to achieve the work program goals

So many of the usual posters not posting anymore. Have they just given up?

On the contrary; PMs are hotter than ever, everyone still very much active, but all valuable DD is mostly shared by private message now. Resident "experts" can now answer the board's concerns and get all those top rated posts :)

I guess no use calling the office. 

Your choice to call or not, but personally I got valuable info every time I call.

Should Elmer do the ROFO anyway? 

ROFO is an important option, I just do not see it happening until work program results are in, imo.