RB being its usual finicky self. And so it's necessary to read this post from an RB perspective i.e., as though it had been submitted to RB...
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It’s your investment too. And it pays to be balanced and realistic and to not self-defeatingly always don blinders and run wildly and amok. It pays to think. To consider all. To look at the big picture. And while always bearing in mind pennyland realities. And with that said your contribution this day is much appreciated. Is most welcome. As evidenced. And as for Ian? Well that included therein supplementary tidbit was in actuality the part of your presentment overall that had the greatest momentary impact on me personally. And why so?
Well in relation to a certain of my more recent outgoing e-mail presentments re that grapevine info/detail routinely coming my way mention was made of Ian. And given that my communications on both the private and public fronts need be tempered for reasons previously discussed we have a situation that has me constantly sorting out that which I can share in the absence of potentially unpleasant - for both myself and others - repercussions from that which I’m not at liberty to share. That which informs but does no potential ‘harm’. And with that in mind and in light of Jeff’s (dumdum1325) most recent childish comments sent my way here I penned an appropriate reply to said Jeff. A reply I was earlier today in the throes of completing when I was necessarily interrupted in my efforts. And when I returned from said interruption what did I find? Well a few new posts having been submitted to the board is what. Including your own indeed fine and much appreciated effort. Ian’s mention inclusive. And here I am with my reply to Jeff almost complete. And so where am I going with this? Well indeed…
Jeff recently blew a gasket over at IHub. Was popping blood vessels left, right and center. And all of same was precipitated by Jeff’s efforts to get me to talk specifically about our management restructuring situation. The one mentioned in PR #1. To wit…
“Mountnman, Can you actually tell me who is still with PRRM besides Dan?
Jeff”
To which I replied (in part)…
“Jeff
That mentioned management restructuring? The Jan. 10 PR mention? Well indeed as you suggestively and more allude to that restructuring does run a bit deeper than said PR directly mentions. And relative to those we’re all most familiar with it’s not extensive and what there is of it is all for the good. And yes. I have heard some specifics relative to certain earlier involved parties but as always I’m not at liberty to discuss same freely.”
And this reply of course wasn’t good enough for Jeff. And came shortly thereafter…
“Mountnman! It is a simple question. Can you tell us who is actually still with PRRM? Yes or no … I know that they have stoped payroll. Which to me would say that Dan is the only one still there. These new people that he says he just hired, well that is yet to be seen. I would like confirmation of that! Or are those new people just getting promises from Dan that he can not keep. Adam is gone. Ian is gone. Justin is gone. Jamie is gone. Pierce is gone. Bob is gone. Chad is gone. Grafton is gone. That only leaves Dan! Right!
Jeff”
And seeing as Jeff chose to as usual entirely ignore the more salient points in my reply I chose a different and more blunt path in responding to his persistence using in fact the long ago words of another…
“Jeff
By: walktowalk (posted Sept. 25)
“A few employees no long work for PRRM. Adam DesLauriers gone to help his brothers. Ian Lamphere quitted to run his personal dream. Chad Dahlstrom went back school to master music. Justin Reyher out nowhere. Grafton Smith cashed out to enjoy his traveling. Jamie Morris still in. Bob Bombardier in.”
Try to keep up hmm?
And wait additionally for some changes and updates of the formal variety.”
And since circumstances overall had changed during our rather lengthy silent period I qualified walk’s words…
“And wait additionally for some changes and updates of the formal variety.”
And why so more specifically? Our lengthy silent period i.e., lack of sufficient operating and growth/expansion capital did force certain PRRM-related individuals to look elsewhere for income. And for some we’re talking a permanent situation and in the case of certain others only a hiatus of sorts is what we’re talking about.
And so this more blunt path reply of mine went again by Jeff entirely unappreciated and resulted in the aforementioned. In Jeff very much blowing a gasket/popping a few blood vessels. A post since vanished from IHub but reposted here. A post I yet again responded to. A post also vanished from IHub and also reposted here albeit in a composite form. A post that Jeff as stated above replied to in a childish way. And twice in fact…
“Missed this one, to much BS to read through! So glad you are back LITTLEMAN! Lol”
“To much BS to read through. Glad you are back littleman!
Jeff“
And as also stated above I set about penning a reply. A reply that again in the midst of completing I was necessarily interrupted. And upon returning as stated I noticed and read among others your post. The one mentioning Ian. The one which purely by chance rendered my almost complete reply to Jeff a tad ill-timed so to speak if submitted as originally intended. For it was and is the case that in light of Jeff’s entire dissatisfaction (read failure to understand and accept) with my earlier replies and my having as alluded to above (outgoing e-mail presentments) been granted so to speak permission to speak to a degree on the subject I decided to provide our good friend Jeff a more direct answer to his queries overall. At least in part. And despite his lack of understanding and acceptance and the childishness and uncalled-for slights and the rest of it. And here indeed is that reply as originally intended…
“Jeff
Busy amusing yourself are we? And ever so childishly so? And two replies? And shouldn’t that sign-off be in fact…
Thanks Jeff?
You know. The one that as almost always laughably lacks the necessary punctuation and structure? And speaking of laughable…
Not familiar are you with the far from subtle differences between a preposition and an adverb? No? And of course shock and surprise on that one, hmm?
So okay you’re still enjoying my posts. And in light of your obviously being still a little on the flustered side you have at least managed to calm down a significant degree and kudos certainly warranted on that one. No more ranting and raving nor foaming at the mouth nor maniacal spew and spittle and vulgarities and the rest of it. Though of course the childish and more slights continue. And with that said and in mind and on the subject of BS and your “LITTLEMAN”/“littleman” slights indeed? Comical it is that your reaction to my post entirely supports the truth of my words. And equally comical that your UPPERCASE/lowercase presentments you deem so obviously fitting. And small minds easily amused indeed?
Time to graduate Jeff. Time for grade school.
And you want I should toss you a bone do you? That it? Tell you all about that formerly mentioned management restructuring? Well I’ll give you this much…
Ian is still very much with us. Still very much company VP.
And feel better now do we? And are there any new names outside of those we’ve recently become aware of? Well in fact yes. There are. And aren’t you just champing at the bit? Hmm? Oh and remember…
Calm and rational wins the day.
And always does.
And regards of course to you and all others.
themountnman”
And so and indeed on the Ian and 'public' front you beat me to it. And with that said is there indeed for me a grapevine? A very reliable one? Well yes again there very much is. And donning blinders as stated and running wildly and amok serves no good purpose. No good end. Calm and rational do very much win the day as stated. And with that said…
PR #7? What does it all mean? Portend? Well let’s take a look:
Oct. 14, 2004...
“Prime Rate Investors, Inc. … announced the national syndication of the first two episodes of the original series, Backcountry TV. "Chamonix: the Cradle of Alpinism" and "Altai: Siberia's Hidden Peaks" have been selected as part of New Visions Syndications' 2004/05 Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series airing to 196 million total viewers nationwide throughout the winter season on major broadcast network affiliates including, among others, ABC, CBS, Fox Sports, and NBC. … The series of half hour cultural and historical presenter-led documentaries chronicle stories of outdoor adventures around the globe. Produced by Stowe TV-10 in association with High Angle Media, Inc., the series is written and directed by Ian Lamphere and Adam DesLauriers, and hosted by Sam Von Trapp.”
“Backcountry TV”
“national syndication”
"first two episodes"
"Chamonix: the Cradle of Alpinism"
"Altai: Siberia's Hidden Peaks"
“New Visions Syndications' 2004/05 Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series”
“196 million total viewers nationwide”
“Stowe TV-10 in association with High Angle Media”
(A mutually beneficial deal covering the 2004/2005 season.)
Feb. 22, 2005…
“Prime Rate Investors, Inc. … announced that its subsidiary, High Angle Media, Inc., will participate in the 2005-06 "Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series," syndicated nationwide by New Visions Syndications of Aspen, Colorado. Specially formatted episodes of High Angle Media's "Backcountry TV" were part of this year's Mountain Top series; each episode has reached over 67 million total potential viewing households in the U.S. … The "Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series" airs on broadcast and cable network affiliates of major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox throughout the nation. … Next year's series will begin airing Sept. 1, 2005. ... "We are thrilled to continue our relationship with New Visions Syndications," commented High Angle Media Sales Manager Jamie Morris. "Through the nature of its widespread syndication, the series is an excellent venue to build brand awareness of both Backcountry TV and High Angle Media productions. It also provides a platform for DVD sales and the nationwide exposure for our advertisers and show sponsors has been tremendous," he concluded.”
"High Angle Media, Inc., will participate in the 2005-06 "Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series""
“Backcountry TV”
“67 million total potential viewing households in the U.S.”
“Next year's series will begin airing Sept. 1, 2005.”
“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with New Visions Syndications”
(A mutually beneficial deal covering the 2005/2006 season.)
"Through the nature of its widespread syndication, the series is an excellent venue to build brand awareness of both Backcountry TV and High Angle Media productions."
"build brand awareness"
“It also provides a platform for DVD sales and the nationwide exposure for our advertisers and show sponsors has been tremendous”
“DVD sales”
“advertisers”
“show sponsors”
Feb. 2, 2006…
“Prime Rate Investors, Inc. … announced the Company's subsidiary, BCTV, and Aspen, Colorado-based New Visions Syndications have partnered to syndicate two of the Company's outdoor adventure programs nationwide. Already this winter, "1st Descent: Mt. Cook, NZ" and "Artesonraju: Peruvian Heights" have each aired to nearly eight million total potential viewing households across the U.S. As part of the Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series, the programs air on broadcast and cable network affiliates of major networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, in every major market throughout the nation. The programs are scheduled to run through April of this year.”
“the Company's subsidiary, BCTV, and Aspen, Colorado-based New Visions Syndications have partnered to syndicate two of the Company's outdoor adventure programs nationwide”
“the Company's subsidiary, BCTV”
"have partnered"
"The programs are scheduled to run through April of this year.”
Feb. 10, 2005…
“Prime Rate Investors, Inc. … announced it is launching BCTV L.L.C., as a wholly owned subsidiary to manage the expansion of the BCTV brand. As a High Angle Media production, Backcountry TV currently airs as a thirteen week series of made-for-TV, expedition based documentaries on the New England Sports Network (NESN). As a new subsidiary, BCTV L.L.C. will manage the future national and international syndication of existing episodes, and the production of future seasonal series, in addition to a feature length film as the brand expands into seasonal outdoor sports ventures. "The demand for our content and advertising inventory has been great. It now warrants the development of a dedicated division of production services within the company, and an expanded focus on the brand itself." said BCTV producer Adam DesLauriers.”
“BCTV L.L.C. will manage the future national and international syndication of existing episodes, and the production of future seasonal series, in addition to a feature length film”
And…
“the Company's subsidiary, BCTV, and Aspen, Colorado-based New Visions Syndications have partnered to syndicate two of the Company's outdoor adventure programs nationwide”
Backcountry TV…
“Stowe, Vermont’s High Angle Media presents Backcountry TV – the first made-for-TV documentary series dedicated to those who devote their time seeking out new challenges in the backcountry. Hosted by Sam von Trapp and created by Adam DesLauriers and Ian Lamphere, the show explores the history and cultures of exotic and remote locations with a focus on expeditions and backcountry travel. Themes of individual episodes will be historical, cultural, environmental or otherwise scientific in nature, but the show is driven by plots surrounding characters in real situations - from harrowing climbs to staggering feats of endurance and the inspiring profiles of those who have come to embody our fascination with human achievement in the most rugged, yet inspiring terrain. The locations are international and vary greatly, but each episode vividly highlights the uniqueness of the region and its culture, offering viewers a glimpse of life in parts of the globe that they would otherwise never see. … The series airs on the New England Sports Network (NESN) Sunday nights at 6:00 and Thursday nights at 5:30, November 1 - February 15 and beginning May 31, 2005 on RSN's Monday Movie nights (anywhere between 7:00 and 11:00 PM depending on location). Also, look for episodes major network affiliates nationwide on New Visions Syndications’ “Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard Series.
EPISODES are available on DVD for $19.95. Email ani@highanglemedia.com or call 802-253-0199 to order.
“Chamonix: the Cradle of Alpinism" traces the history of mountain culture in the Chamonix Valley of France, from the first summit of Mont Blanc through the evolution of mountain sports in the valley often referred to as “the death sport capital of the world.
"Altai: Siberia’s Hidden Peaks" follows the legendary Scot Schmidt and a crew of seasoned ski-mountaineers on an expedition to the brutal Altai Mountains of Siberia where the crew struggles in temperatures below negative forty degrees on Mount Belukha. … "Artesonraju: Peruvian Heights" documents the first ski and snowboard descents of Tocllaraju and Artesonraju - 20,000 foot peaks in the jagged Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes.”
The answers are always in the details.
A lengthy silent period? A hunt to become capitalized as needed/wanted? A rebirth? And a day one company description inclusive of basic business plan/model…
“PRIME RATE INVESTORS, INC. … is a multi-media holding company with specific interests in outdoor sports, e-tail, retail, and print, television and film media. It’s wholly owned subsidiary, Stowe TV-10 is a cable broadcast affiliate of the national sports network RSN. The company’s strategic relations with multi-faceted outdoor sports entities allows it to offer diverse advertising solutions to businesses seeking exposure through video production and ad placement in print, television and feature film outlets.”
“diverse advertising solutions”
Recall my mentioning a short while back about the type of PR’s we haven’t seen in a while? PR’s outlining agreements and contracts otherwise and joint ventures and such? And now? After a lengthy silent period? A hunt for much needed and wanted as stated funding? An overall streamlining? The rest of it? Relationships and more being rebuilt. Including Jeff and Mike and no shortage of very salient others. And why additionally the following was included in PR #5…
“"Nate is an extremely valuable asset to the Company and we have every confidence that he will deftly lead Steamboat TV-18," enthused Prime Rate Investors President, Dan Burgess.”
“Nate is an extremely valuable asset to the Company”
Rocket science it isn’t.
As usual.
Syndication and such agreements re Backcountry TV and Stowe TV-10 and HAM in and of themselves aren’t the same as a partnership formally entered into re our subsidiary BCTV LLC. Just ask company legal.
Time to slow down. Time to think. Time to very much get past the trees to the forest. To focus on the big picture. Those details.
The mentioned funding deals are very real. And every passing day brings each closer to being finalized. It pays to get past the trees to the forest. To always keep an eye on the big picture. To focus on the details. Our rebirth is a gradual one that calls for much. Including as stated the rebuilding and bolstering of earlier relationships entered into and the forging of new ones. Of rebuilding and reinforcing bridges broken and fallen or falling down. Good things ARE happening. With very much…
The best yet to come.
No need to beat yourself up.
Just focus is all.
And calmly and rationally so.
And take care.
You and the rest.
themountnman
PS:
Tony…
Thanks.
