Hi everyone.

I noticed that the Noront website has not put up the new press release yet and called the office to mention this. When the gal answered she said they were working on it. I wished them all Merry Christmas and reiterated how marvelous Richard is to so many of us! She was appreciative ,and said Richard was there and knew he would be delighted to speak with me! I told her that so many people had called that didn't want to take his time ,but just wanted to wish him " Merry Christmas". She said "no, I know he would like to speak with you...hold on"!

Richard was gracious indeed. I told him many were a little disappointed that the press release had not boosted the stock price and he agreed. I suggested that undoubtedly a lot of people were waiting for the complete results of Hole 18 and he said..."exactly".

I told him that he has such charisma and honesty that he should personally present the next press release.!!! and on video,perhaps something like the Richmond Club presentation. ...that we need a little more sex appeal in the news releases along with all the technical data that is required! He chuckled and said that some of his colleagues were thinking along these same lines!

He wished me Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .I said that I hoped very early in the New Year we would have #18 complete assay results because it would be a great beginning for the New Year . His response was "You'll have them by the 1st of the year"!! I said "really?, and he said "yes"!

So, we may not have to wait as long as we thought ,and lhopefully the news release will be a little more commanding!

We're so fortunate to have such a fine gentleman as our ceo.

Merry Christmas everyone ,and best wishes for a splendid New Year!

jacki79