Well, it would be fitting that on the day and hour that Vern set for his final post, something of significance should transpire. He is integral to the history of Globetel, after all.
Personally, I will let him off the hook of his self imposed deadline if something incredibly wonderful happens prior to 12 noon (meaning money in the bank), but I doubt that some of the other people around here would agree with that.
I also doubt that something like that will actually happen.