hi all bull frog here--- dec, when does venezuela gov't shut down for christmas , jan 2011 back too work when!!.so doesn't look like a closure this year.gold at a all time high!! would be a wonderful christmas present. the permit, moving forward.stock might hit a all time low till jan 2011, when venezuela gov't goes back too work. my, my, my guess all will happen when mr. chavez gives the greeeeeeeeeeeeen light. so all have a nice sunday. russty