Larry,

It was good to read your post. 

When the settlement came, it was so low-key I had to keep checking to make sure that it had actually happened. I felt a little bubble of excitement, which increased as the day went on.

And then it started; the chipping away at our victory began.  Some members of the board began to wring their hands.  But I think the traders were making hay while the sun shone ... and, also, Judge Ward had not signed the agreement yet.  Thank goodnes that has now happened.

Like you, I didn't expect to see all the details after the difficult, complicated mediation they had just been throuigh. I thought we would learn about the details in due time.  I trusted their leadership and their smart lawyers.  I was prepared to wait for the details to appear and the signings to start.

Then, when the panic started about the deal that was, (or wasn't)  made, I was quite shaken.  After a while, I couldn't read any more. I can quite imagine how new investers, readng our board, must have felt.

I know I seem naive, but when I look back at all the hurdles we have had to face, it is evident that we have prevailed each time.

I try to keep it simple.  There is some information we can't have right now.  I can live with that.  Jim Turley likes to talk, and he is a positive kind of guy, so I know that if he isn't talking right now, it is because he cannot.  I am sure he will tell us (and the world!) when he is able.

I ask everyone to please give JT a chance. I think he has a great plan in place, and the possibilities are endless!

I'm probably going to get all kinds of criticism about this post, Larry, but I have to have my say. 

I can't check the board too often, because I'm looking after my little grandson every day .... all day! So if new info has come to light while I have been trying to type this post, please understand  :-)

Cherry