Jack,
I like Bigspirit's proposal you become a board member. Since he is younger with, what I can see here, a useful perspective, have you considered transferring your proxy vote for your large share position, effectively combining it with him and letting Bigspirit carry out his recommendation to get on the board? At 86, this would be a good move for you. The two of you may be the last hope for the rest of us languishing with this stock. Just an idea