"Those who would happily part with their investment for a pittance surely must lack imagination and the patience necessary to allow this potential to unfold."

...or perhaps it's just that people can not justify holding onto the dream any longer when very real bills and obligations need to be covered. The years of "buying opportunities" that have appeared may pan out but people need to see fruit on the tree, not just leaves. Even Oogee said he is pulling the plug by this summer. Some can not wait forever Sula and you do not seem to appreciate or are aware that sometimes there are reasons people sell their shares other then a lack of imagination or patience.  Sometimes it's just the right decision for them and their family at the time. Nothing more. 

Derekwpg