Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

[Dell_Griffith]

Nope, one of his many pations is training and competing hunting retrievers and he was competing in a national competition that happens once a year. The OH was scheduled around Lugee’s schedule and not Paul’s as it should be and I was assured that Paul is still employed and in good steed with all. Contract announcements are imminent and I’m sure he has played an active role in that process.

Anyone think I could really let this one go? I tried to resist, but couldn't.

Believe me, I was more than guilty of letting the last Open House overwhelm some of the really important things, which was mostly that there were 4 customers that went "poof" and that there was nothing else going on, except a whole load of expenses and no sales. Seeing Visser's son there was interesting, though. He was like a sponge, but I guess he took on too much water.

Of course, I know this one was better - no doubt - and I'm not being a wise owl about that, but come on, we're big boys and girls. Paul Hauck chose a once-a-year dog show over a ONE-TIME Open House? He chose his dog, on a working weekday over meeting potential customers, shareholders who traveled long (holy crap, Berlin? - related to business or not) distances, and the chance to sell the Company and all the great things that are happening? And they say Steipp was a "dog and pony show" guy, but Paul Hauck - literally - is. I hope there were ponies there too. When you have a job where you are an Executive VP, you have a choice of a passion for a ONE-TIME EVENT - EVER or a passion for a once a year dog show...

Lugee's not going to carry deadwood and I'm sure Paul Hauck is making progress, but come on. I'm a little bothered that Lugee actually mentioned anything about iHub, but whatever. I'm sure it's just for entertainment, others filling him in and doing it on their own, not Company time, but if he had been reading it (or someone was filling him in on shareholders' thoughts), he knew there was a solid chance that Paul being there would bring out the question that many have decided to turn a blind eye too and simply stated it's, "Why?" I'll even take as an answer, "It's personal and none of your business," instead of just dodging it entirely for some dogs. I guess the dogs were more important. To be fair, I like dogs too, but I'm not an Executive VP nor would I choose that over the one chance to show face to shareholders and potential customers and show my excitement for my new wealthy, bright, CEO, who wants to prove the past is in the past.

Hey, I'll turn a blind eye to it, too, if he sold a good amount of goods this Q and next Q. He could sell as much of his own stuff as he wants as long as he sells a BIG multiple more of LQMT stuff. As shareholders, we all approved those options that were converted. We trusted they would be used as an incentive for production. Maybe this Q they'll bear out they were. Hope so.

Executive VP of Sales has GOT to be there. Any shareholder saying it's OK that he wasn't for such a huge event needs to re-think him not being there. He could go to the once-a-year "dog show" next year, but he decided that was more important? OK. Well, I'll take that back if they have an Open House every year. What's the chance they go to that expense to do this EVERY YEAR? Yes, I agree - FAT CHANCE.

Oh well, guess I'll have to check out at 2122. That's probably 2,122 too many. It ain't worth it anymore.

Kudos to those that reported back and glad you enjoyed the trip and got to meet each other. No one needs any questioning or negativity, better to just shut up. Besides, they're on the right path anyway. Hope it's sooner, rather than later, for everyone.

Punching out my iHub retirement ticket and riding off into the sunset; too long a ride.

Good luck to all.