>> You were 100% wrong on your first "rumor" and 100% wrong on this one. <<
Well, let's think about this. The first rumor was that the deal on Ashdown fell through.
Question: Has the deal been consummated?
Answer: Well, gee, now that you mention it, no, it hasn't.
Follow-Up Question: So how does that make me "100% percent wrong"?
Regarding Mineral Ridge -
Question: Isn't this an attractive property that a lot of companies would like to have to develop themselves?
Answer: Well, gee, now that you mention it, yes, it certainly is
Follow-Up Question: So why are you so astonished at the thought that one or more companies might make an offer for it?
Additional Follow-Up Question: Have you personally called up Dave Caldwell and asked if there has been an offer on Mineral Ridge? (I'm guessing that the answer is no, you haven't called.)
Final question, sturgman - do you believe everything that corporate management tells you?