Well I am flattered and I thank you guys for the kind words.

I enjoy being here as much as the next guy. In doing so, why not make it worth coming to and having it be a great place to soak up whatever we can on our investment dream we call ISM. A labour of love that certainly has it's degree of self interest. But honestly I have been at this long enough in varied sectors, that I do enjoy helping out another investor if I can.

Whether its technical analysis, fundamentals, scuttlebutt, speculation or w.h.y. There's a lot to offer and there's a lot to be had here. I like to think of it as the "all you can eat ISM info buffet".

Nice too is that it is self policed to an extent and in having that it's a nice place to be. We all know what most of us had left behind.

I must acknowledge my friend "Check" who has helped me when I need help hosting photos, massive PDF brochures and even the house and short positions tables we enjoy. Our link library just would not be the same or as informative.

I do want to see all companys in the Shaw Dome prosper as it seems that the old saying "go fishing where the fish are" will pay big dividends for many explorers and producers. Many have set their eye on the big buyout or even a nice JV. Patience will reward if one has the goods. A matter of course and things eventually come around.

To keep the faith and to help people from falling off the wagon, we have this site to come and pool.

I look forward to more folks posting for their first time. Everyone has something to offer or say. Many have questions or ideas worth putting forth. Go for it!!

Cheers

Whaler