Yeah, the long awaited catalyst - Japan's reactors, seems to be in play now. Uranium has clawed back from 28 to 44 in just 4 months. So it's not surprising the stocks have reacted. I think it's likely they have another leg up once they finish consolidating.
Also, I think today was further evidence that gold stocks have also seen their lows for 2014. They probably pull back or consolidate for a while, but another leg up would seem to be in the cards.
Hard to imagine Venture making a new low this year with both uranium and gold stocks moving up. You're right - the damage is amazing, but that's why I think there is so much potential for a strong move up for the next 2 - 4 months or so. I would just feel more comfortable buying the juniors if it were mid-December.