Work second shift and read the news release just before work started. I'm trying to maintain your optimism but it is difficult. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. Looks like it could be first of year before any deal and probably first quarter next year before any real drill results. Hopefully VP your right and a deal is in the works but I wonder. The question I'm pondering is if all the data looks as good as they say and all the surveys confirm it (ZTEM) etc., why can't we get a deal? What do they see that we don't? What else would they need to pull the JV trigger? I know it probably has a lot to do with the economical times we are in but still it gives me cause for concern. The stock price has remained fairly steady but I think it is being controlled ...i.e. I see the last week or more late in the day buying to bring price back up. Doesn't take too much money to do it.

V.P I hope your right.