bitter or sweet

The year has ended with a decline of 1 full cent since the close of 2009. Much has been written on this thread in the past year some of it worthwhile, some utter garbage mixed with a bit of ramping. Gold has risen $350 and we are still in the swamp. Not one notice of change of substancial holding was posted with the ASX nor did I see any directors buy on market, if as many on here state, it is a wonderful run operation management and directors should be buying with their ears pinned back. For people who have held for 12 months or more calculate how much money you would have made with the same amount invested in AVO, CAH, SAR, or MML. Perhaps its the thought of 1mill 5C shares going up 1C and boy Ive made 10K or in this case if you bought 1mill at close last year you are 10K behind. Until management bite the bullet and consolidate the pain will continue. Have a happy and safe New Year and I hope for a few great people on here I am wrong.