We've have a number of seniors here. They couldn't come in through all this mud.

We just don't have the people (we need). When someone takes off, they need to be replaced.

There is an on-going failure to establish a mutually acceptable format on such issues as fund-raising and publicity. The Rainier Historical Society regrets that such a move has to occur, as we had been hopeful that the River Queen might have a chance at being restored as a restaurant.

The HMT acquisition aligns with the Corporation's cash deployment strategy of acquiring companies that enhance our core focus areas and position us for future growth.

The future is very cloudy. We may be a totally member-supported organization in a short time ? that?s the worst possible case.

A resurgence of demand is unlikely, but we believe there will be a flight to quality. We will not sell a ride on a specific launch vehicle - Atlas or Proton. Instead we will sell a ticket to orbit and diversify the launch risk.

The owners were receptive to donating the River Queen to us if we can raise the money. If can't get pledges or make a significant impact, we'll back out.

We weren't happy with the language, but that was put in at the insistence of the personnel director.