Good post bowbender. Yes, I think 'old man' Dean & QASP will pull it off... just as he's envisioned all along.
I, too, am an old man. My bough has been bent for years! LOL.
You are quite correct: Years ago, a man's word was his bond. A handshake was all that was needed on all but the most complex 'deals'. If a problem cropped up later, the parties would resolve it amicably over a cup of coffee...with another handshake to make it official.
I may be a bit premature but... Congratulations and Best Wishes to the entire Dean-Teams Organizations, QASP, Mineseekers & Related Orgs & and all true longs for multiple jobs well done... that will benefit the lives of countless thousands of human beings all over the world.
Jim
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