Thanks jakestocksnake (that's a mouthful). I did as you said and went to Stockhouse (rare for me) and read Walksy's post. If he called and got that answer that settles it. I take people at their word (both Walksy's and whoever on the other end told him that). I only vaguely understand what happened even after being told but I get the general idea.
The bottom line is this - I am a believer or else I would not continue to invest and as I said earlier bought a little more even today and had plans on doing so even back earlier in the week when I brought up the question. I did not buy back then because I had to wait for funds to settle in my account meaning today was the first day I could purchase. I am good with this investment and in fact have done what I was told all my life never to do - I have sold all my stocks, some even at a loss, to get money to purchase shares in St. Elias and have ended up putting all my eggs in one basket.