I do not support an extension in any way. We have made our moves and we will wait for a response.

It's come to an end. We're on sure footing for the 2006 budget.

Obviously his resignation is a surprise. We had developed a good partnership. There is a changing marketplace for senior staff.

If there is any non-payment on the mortgage, it gives us the ability to go after the melt shop. It offers us a little bit more security.

And they are going to do that.

It should all be wrapped up by week's end.