RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:I said Paul was just a stupid donkey. But you are right in this. I had added just shy of 100k shares prior to the run-up in 2017 and the average cost basis of those shares was roughly $0.30/share US. In 2017, I sold somewhere between 1/4-1/3 of those shares essentially making the remainder free. I've added quite a bit to that postion since then at various levels and have an average cost basis just over $0.80/share on my just shy of 200k share postion. Like you, I buy and hold this particular part of my portfolio waiting on the payoff. I am happy with my current position and am not actively looking to expand it, but may. What I have fits nicely in my overall portfolio.
So, perhaps I take a little softer approach with our current timing and outloook than many. I see Paul as having strengths and weaknesses. I'd don't see the weaknesses as having a direct impact on our current share price like others. I am sure at some level they have a minor indirect impact. Perhaps that's because my position and basis makes me more patient. I don't see Paul as intentionally doing anything wrong like some on this board. I see the current market having the most impact. I hold several junior miners and they are in the same boat even though their CEOs are strong where Paul isn't.
Do I wish we had a nice offer and buyout, even at the Sooner Sid it First $6? Sure, I'd like to reply that capital gains into other assets. But I'm also willing to be patient to get the payout. Some see that as being a pumper. So be it. I do believe in the asset and the eventual payout and am willing/able to wait. That's doesn't make me a "pumper" or a bad person or never seeing anything as wrong. I made quite a few statements on this board and to Paul in emails that were more neagtive and questioning direction and decision making.
Anyway, no need to defend myself for being green on this and patient for a buyout/payout.