RE:this thing is stuck in the mud They better have Jim ready for a conference call. The stock has been forcasting for at least a year now, LDS is not going to "survive" or gothe distance alone. There are just too many "textbook" basic fundamental reasons why. Vic's first qoote was I like the deal,not the terms. Also, I've mentioned before, I'm sure the parties realized their was going to have to be adjustments. Brad's initial agreement, IMO was to lets just get the ball rolling. alot of hoops and hurdles going forward, Anyway, our "initial" downside 50ishmil looks better than todays 26mil IMO 4 for 10 and even 3 for 10 a lot of money could be made by all going forward.