just called the meo office, page-6

Didn't you get an invite?

It was in with the giftbox we received from MEO. LOL.

I spent the night on the phone to some European friends of mine which have done well for themselves, suggesting that I may have something of interest for them.

I was very clear about my initial apprehension over the TH (normal reaction of mine cauitous old bugger I am), however, going the 2 - full days is EXCELLENT.

Bad news, you draft over the weekend, release it after a short halt on Monday.

A news release that involves a farminee, PR, timezones, legals in two seperate continents, regulatory authorities . . . needs weekdays to sync. In light of this, I am >95% sure, the deal is done.

Let's not forget, as much as we are excited about a farminee, THEY WANT IN TO ARTEMIS. What sort of commitment do you think the BOD's of a Large multination energy company (Brand) gave in terms of board approval, to a bunch of ex-EXXON execs?

All done, sealed, and to be announced tomorrow morning imo.