"so why would you consider trading or even diminishing your stake in that claim at this critical juncture."

What critical juncture is that? Is it critical or is it still a couple of months away?

Well it depends on how you play the game. If you want to make hay while the sun shines then perhaps there are other more immanent opportunities. I like where some of the gold stocks are going right now. If I had gone into some of my faves I'd be up 30%. If Zen continues to go down it might not be a good place to be. If they are getting the PEA right and they know it's going to be longer by quite a bit, they'll go longer by quite a bit....even thought they say they are on time. Maybe they are...maybe they're not. This begs the question, why would anyone be concerned about how someone else plays....whether they bale or stay? Some criticize me for my remarks. I don't care what people do but I know some like to hear other opinions. Why do some here not and defend their positions by attacking others. It's an interesting question.