fruitful discussion with RP Friday. He called me after I emailed him a question. I was hoping, although I knew when I started it was an exercise in futility, that I could get him to drop a hint about anything that is going on. He was his usual poised and succinct self and I basically learned nothing concrete. I definitely got a feeling, however, that the smiles are big right now in the corporate office and that they are excited about where we are and where we are headed. I am 99% sure there is nothing remotely like a buyout going on so I have dropped that term from my own personal vernacular. Those of you who still feel it is a possibility/likely are, of course, entitled to your opinions. Robert said that the next shareholders meeting could produce some new announcements that we would all being very happy to hear. Again, all I got was a feel good answer to most questions but that is what I pretty much expected. Boosted my spirits - each of you can take from this post what you wish. No need to respond Bill. I know how you feel about "positive feelings". Here's hoping for a great next 6 months. BTW, I really recommend that some of you shift your focus to a slightly longer view. JMHOFWIW.

Kirk