I would just like to start out by saying that I appreciate the hub leaders here on Agoracom. I would definitely consider myself a long-term investor. I follow after my father, who has told me countless times to "get right and sit tight."

I bought into ECU a few years back when it was trading at about 0.35 Canadian, and have since seen the high, and fall back a somewhat depressing low of .43.

From what I have seen recently--that is to say the acquiring of the new mill and the promise of resources both above and in-ground. It does not make sense (except through major munipulation) that this company should be selling where it is at.

The time is coming when those people shorting this stock will get bit and will no longer be able to cover. With increased volume and new money coming in, I would say that day is fast-approaching, and when it does....I will use another one of my dad's expressions, "Kiddi-bar the door!"

Best of luck to those log-term investors who have been here through thick and thin, because...you've sown...stuck with it through the drought....and will soon reep the bounty of your patience!!!

-McCoy Dude