I will put 2 cents in here. Cooky is correct to be angry as what she had been told was that permits were in place for mining and they are not. We all have reason to be angry.

I do not know (will have to read requirements, etc) as to lead time for mining permit and what has to be in place before issuance of such. I am willing certainly to call, or write and do DD as to what it all meant.

The written word is often not read with the same intonation the writer iintened it to be so misunderstandings will arrise. I for one would not want to loose anyone here due to a misunderstanding as I believe there are so many who contribute so much, especially Cooky and besides we just like her too darn much to loose her. If she feels her investment is would be better somewhere ele that is her choice as well and the best luck to her and anyone else who goes that route.

Okay, that was 3 cents.