Here is the last sentence of your post that is key:

It's okay if nobody says anything, there is a difference between comfortable and panicked silence, and we know it here.

Long and Strong,

I'm comfortable in the belief that we will drill this year and our stock will appreciate accordingly. However, the tax issue is a big one if we stand to lose up to 25% more next year than this year. Yikes, lets get them drills turning!