I understand Steel, we're all different. I mean we've all taken losses at some point in our lives, and I've had some depressing ones.

This is the way I look at it and so does my father. Let's say you get QEC today at $1-3...the potential in this company, even 6 months before full production is planned, can easily go to $6-8. Why? Markets anticipate and move up with what's to come...so not going up right when drilling starts. These plans would be made well before drilling. After that, 2014+ the potential is who knows? I mean depending on how many shares are given for raising funds etc...but say $10-15. Southwestern at $2, went to $50 in 5 years...pure shale company, did it alone too, no partner.

That type of return is something very hard to find. Most small/mid caps will go nowhere. I don't think I can find the next big thing. Frankly, I got into QEC because of their other plays and added big then...Quebec took me by surprise. So get potential gain like that in 2-3 years is very difficult to find. Most institutions would be considered doing very well year over year returns of 10-15%...most fund companies at the top return 8-9% a year.

So that's how I put it into perspective. Also, with drilling still allowed and plans to go ahead, a couple wells with some big results could shoot this up again...and reports of good practices and increasing social accpetability will also help.

I'm about finding a big winner and sitting on it, but then again my own personal situation allows me to do so. It would be wrong of me to say you, or anyone else should...because your situation is different.