Funny, sunlover but I didn't hear Benton say anything of the sort. Well, I quess we just proved his statement "people interpret the same words differently depending on a myriad of factors."

What I heard was an extremely polite and well written "swat on the nose with a rolled up newspaper, bad doggie" Hee Hee. Or something to that effect. No offense intended to Al or Bent.

No, I really don't think these so-called experts think you are stupid. I don't think anyone should hang on every word posted. That said, I would suggest that anyone who buys a spec mining stock and then asks what a 43-101 is, for example (wasn't you by the way) should make sure they listen carefully to what these two folks have to say. I do. I value their opinions and opinions of lots others that stand out as expert opinion. Quickly stand out.

I took no offense and hope I have said nothing offensive. Perhaps Benton's only thought was to bring out the kinder, gentler side of Al we all know exists. Hee Hee.

THe Trucker