" My feeling about the NR is that they were wise to use the wording that they did. Polite recognition that CLF's new offer qualifies technically as a superior offer."

Absolutely agree Marlie. It is all in the way one says things that invokes intrigue, interest, and dialogue. One must be careful in selecting the proper response so as not to upset the apple cart. We're on a roll now so lets bring home the bacon. Let's hope it is not a pawn that takes us out but at least a rook.

As many have pointed out this will take some time. Deals like this don't happen over night. The 5 days will be used undoubtedly to garner additional interest from 3rd parties and TD is well connected in the international community.

Watching from the office with interest. Best wishes and most of all good luck to all the retailers.

Foggie