The question is not what has kept us from drilling in the past- but what is now keeping us from obtaining funds for drilling. If it were JB's presence that was supposedly the obstacle to drilling then the drills would have been turning about a year or more ago after BG pushed him out. Clearly that is not the case. So who is the obstacle now? As I have repeatedly asked- and not been answered- what are some of the possible impediments to drilling put up by BG? Have there been unannounced, exclusive, but yet unproductive agreements with particular companies? BG has  admitted as much in his references to "Prospect #1". But there are likely details as yet unrevealed. Are there unannounced lawsuits that are scaring off potential investors? Perceived company turmoil and lawsuits are a common and notorious inhibitor of deals. Is the problem BG himself? Is it his misdirected focus on grandiose future plans at the expense of a more simple goal of drilling? Has he not enthusiastically or vigorously enough done the hard work of actively seeking out potential investors with his part time effort? Or has he even actually intentionally or unintentionally discouraged potential investors with his manner? These are all legitimate questions and are appropriate concerns for we shareholders.

And then there is the concern as to whether BG and the company as a whole still has the expertise to know what to do with the funds when and if they are secured now without the guiding expertise of Mr. Briscoe. For example- does BG understand even exactly where to place the drills? JB has placed markers on a map- but knowing precisely where to drill- down to the exact foot requires the skill, experience and knowledge of a Mr. Briscoe, of whom BG has apparently decided not to avail himself. This does not speak well of his judgement. And then there is the matter of how deep to drill. Who is going to decide this? Is there anyone in the company- even with the potential new recruits- whose  familiarity and knowledge can begin to compare with JB's? The obvious answer is no. 

So for someone who tries to portray himself as a "new user"- you make a lot of presumptuous assumptions both about others on this board and about what you think you know. As a "new user" I suggest you do what most in your situation should do and "go to school".