"By the way Don, why are you asking about a cheque? You are not supposed to ask that question - are you trying to confuse me? Also, some time back you asked me to elaborate on what significant progress I expected this year. No, it wasn't this, how could I possibly know - I'm as blown away as I hope you are."

I'll try and wait another three months or so before asking again. As for being blown away by this settlement agreement it is very surprising to say the least. My exhuberance over it all is toned down by comparing the amount of money I lost in this fiasco (well over 300 grand) to the amount I could potentially get back. But I hope for some sort of justice in it all. And like you say, there are still games to play so what that amount is...........wild guess at this point.