Wesley, Glad you are getting all of the bugs out prior to heading out to the mine. "Bugs be bad on de rode" As for Hecla,they have been around a long, long time. Their reputation is good and they might be able to do something good for all of us, and also them. I will stay on what knowledge I have of the Spokane group and see if I can pry someone loose from the mindset that no investments are good in this economy. Lets just do what we can and see if some of it may pay off!!! Later, PP