Rather than allow fraustration to cloud our minds with invective why not use the end of the year to take stock of our investment. My thoughts in the key areas of Communication, Technology and Management are:

As regards communications: the promise of a more granular account of PTI's operational plan is due early in the new year so it seems reasonable to hang on in and wait to see what pearls emerge. We have a 'wizzy new IR firm' who clearly have allowed the tea boy to 'develop' our web site. They need a kick in the arse of major proportions. Board leaders please deliver a well aimed boot in the appropriate direction. IR serve us and appear next to useless. They should be told by us shareholders of their failures and our expectations and sacked if they don't sharpen up soon.

The technology judging by the number of patents filed is progressing nicely, I do hope GT can enlarge our knowledge at the next CC.

Management do not appear publicly that often but I confess that like the curve of the jib on our new CEO who appears authoritive and capable when he does raise his head above the parapet. The others are all hunkered down and either up to something useful or are planning extentions to their mansions.

The share price is pants and not at all representative of this company's worth or potential. Management know this and have a plan which will be unleashed at the appropriate time. We have been warned that the button will be pressed but not of the factors that will trigger the release mechanism. Somehow I don't think rants from this board will be a trigger mechanism and my advice would be to save your energy for your families benefit over Christmas.

See you in the happy new year folks

Sula