Kelsee...
I'm going to go the to The Richmond Club conference. Should be very interesting. Some high profile brokers are members of the club. I'll report back.
With regards to the Aeroquest Survey, it's akin to guestimating how much it will cost you to renovate your kitchen. Make your guess and multiply by two (2). It's almost guaranteed that the survey will find some air turbulence i.e., come in a little later. However, as you have sagely implied, McFauld's is closer to the North Pole than many of our home towns, and should be first on Santa's route south.
PS: I will be planning a Xmas party for 2008 at the Steamwhistle Brewery in Toronto when SPQ hits $2.50 . Don't send your requests for a seat until I give you the thumbs up! :))
Personally, I think the holiday season and 2008 will be golden. I have asked Santa for a couple of gold bars under my Xmas tree to get the party started early... well, maybe I should be happy with a 11 cent close today.
Regards, Snug