Leb, I think most of us appreciate lemenge's view on this situation, prudent watchful waiting.  Lots of good reasons for maintaining optimism have already been posted here by the tech gurus.  I can't help but have some apprehension, as I think anyone is entitled to a little of that at the very least considering POET's past history but the positive comments by many on this board also provide many resons to maintain optimism.  Some have said they have reservations about that optimism if a PR is not produced by the middle of January.  For myself I will still hold to my original 31 January date.  Anything beyond that time for me would significantly dampen  any remaining enthusiasm I have for the concept of "veracity" being included in the same sentence as "POET". 

Best wishes to all, it has been a long, long haul for many (probably MOST at this point) of us on this board, techies and non techies alike.  I am fully aware that many of us have a considerable sized bet on POET's future, regardless of the actual amount involved in each case.  "Considerable" will mean for some:  "Too big to fail".  Unfortunately, I am one of those.  I don't know about betting the farm on POET, but if I had a farm then my present bet would probably equate to that so that a loss here would be devastating.  I am sure I have some company in a similar situation, farm or not.  Regardless I have enjoyed watching and following the comments of you, leb, and lumenge, FJ, oz, and so many other valuable contributors over now  these many years.  This is truly a unique message board that provides more information than any other similar message board I have ever witnessed.  Thanks to all of you!  Onward through the FOG!!