I guess optimism was the wrong choice of words, but hope...even fading hope may have been a better word. Only Mr Ballas and a few others know the real reason for a failed possible gold mine. I don't understand instant gratification over the long term possible 'best in the CBD business' mentality. Unless management is inept and really lacked the skills to push this company to the top. .000001 I've never seen anything with so much promise go so low. Down $100,000 does hurt.