oil strike, page-15

Dear Birdfly et.al.

At times like this I like to quote scripture. This parable comes from the Holy book of Goodvibes as told to Elvis on the Mount.

Big Matty 25:1-10,13
1. At the time the kingdom of Beach Petroleum will be liketh ten virgins who took their lamps and wenteth to meeteth the bridegroom.2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones tooketh their lamps but did not take any BPT oil with them. 4 The wise, however, tooketh BPT oil in jars along with their lamps. 5. The bridegroom, Reg Nelson was a longeth time in coming and they all becameth drowsy and fell asleep. 6. At midnight the cry rang outeth. "Here is the Bridegroom! Come to meet him...BPT's share price has gone up liketh no tomorrow. 7 All the virgins woketh up and trimmed their lamps. 8. The foolish ones who lost patience with BPT said "sell us your shares for under $1.60. Our portfolio needs an oiler with mucheth promise" 9. "No!" the faithful replied "You will have to pay top dollar for my BPT shares you parasites. $1.60 is the new asking price" ...10 ...and the door of opportunity was shut... 13 Therefore keepeth watch and hold on to your stake in Gippsland and Cooper Basin, for you do not know the day or the hour. AMEN

Capt. Goodvibes