The math makes sense Howard. Although many of us have been patient, some seem to have reached the end of their rope, and Mondays opening Will not bring a magic fix.
It will take time for the announced financial agreements, equipment,and personnel to be solidified before drilling will commence.
Yes, we have been asked to put up with much, Yes, Manny of us are fed up. But I cannot stress enough the importance of standing pat at this point and refusing to sell or give in to the naysayers .
Many will say anything now to induce you to sell, By only dwelling on the negative,or perceived failures of Empire to deliver.
Why? To convince you to give in, so they can reap the profit of your investment based on false assumptions.
In the "Old South" of the U.S., they used to call them "Carpetbaggers".
You've been patient this long boys, whats another couple of weeks at this point? You have nothing to loose but how to figure out how to pay the capital gains tax on your whirlwind profits!....:)