"Very difficult to see funding coming forward for new projects ,...

"Very difficult to see funding coming forward for new projects , ..."

That reminded me of one of Tim's stories about how in the very early days he would go cap in hand to the banks and have the door slammed in his face - literally.

Then we won the D&D plus explorer of the year and they were falling over themselves for an appointment with Tim.

We've gone full circle, not because of company faults, but because of world politics and manipulation from corporations and countries.

I'll bet the banks have those "No Hawkers, Solar Panels or Lithium Sales People", sign on the manager doors.

Well, as you said, eventually the tide will turn (again) and only the seaworthy will float.