I've turned away for a bit and I guess a good deal has passed under the bridge. Geez Willy- I am very sorry to have offended you. I certainly did not intend any disrespect or offense. I guess my phrasing was clumsy in that I seemed to say that you were incorrect to even question JB's business judgement and I also overstated your praise or support for BG. What I should have simply said was that I disagree with the idea that BG is a much better businessman than JB. Not that either has gotten to the point of drilling over these many years. That is certainly a sad observation we can all agree with.

I don't consider you (or anyone else) an enemy- far from it. I do remember that long ago meeting and hold you in the highest regard- and appreciate your measured, well informed and insightful commentary. So- for what it's worth- my apologies. 

And- I would have to agree JB was not a perfect steward- he would- and in fact- has admitted to making  mistakes- like everyone. I think he would consider, though, his greatest blunder was  in bringing BG into the fold and then not getting rid of him when it was apparent he should have. So much for naive trust in the honesty and good will of others.

Best Regards