" But I suggest we all think carefully before throwing in the sponge on emotion based thinking. "

Hi O.F.

I agree...much negativity today. However, I think it's pure exhaustion from stockholders who have held on for so long, for so little, with so little respect from the new BOD. Under Richard, we were treated with warm regard. Under this new BOD, retail has been pretty much dismissed.

It doesn't mean that we're going to throw in the towel, however. We've been thru the fire for an eternity it seems, lost much of our investment, while fortunes are being made elsewhere. Many of us do know what NOT most likely has in the ground, and we're prepared to hold on for big rewards.

I think we're just fed up with promotion attempts that haven't produced much, or helped to raise the stock price (as promised) and a continuing sense that in the long run, we'll only be rewarded with crumbs from the Hedgies that are controlling the situation.

Joanne Jubin is an intelligent, attractive spokesman for the company, but I think her hands are tied, and we willl receive only generic words of wisdom from her, and only when it is authorized. Personally, I like her very much, but I think WES needs lots of polishing in the marketing and PR depts. imho

Battered, but still holding, and praying for that 'windfall' news release! GLTA

Jacki