The money was better spent bringing MarDee to the team, plain and simple.

I liked RP, visited with him 1 on 1 a few times, enjoyed how he conducted himself at SHM's with presentations, his knowledge and participating in Q&A.

But I'll say this, when Daddy forced a spot for Son on the BOD, I knew right then RP was toast, just a matter of when.

Eric came aboard right after the 1st of the year in 2009.

The CEO resigned 3 months after the 2008 SHM too.

RP gone Dec 14, 2010.

See the connection I saw?

I remember calling LL after the 9-17-08 mtg, telling him Blakely was not long for the job...yup, re-enter Fred.