Thank you Jeff, for that eloquent endorsement. I spent Monday and Tuesday in Casper, Wyoming (I'm making my way homeward today). On Monday we took Mr. Mellon's deposition and on Tuesday his lawyer took mine. All-day sessions of being grilled by lawyers is nobody's idea of fun but Tim and I were up to the task. We conducted ourselves like the gentlemen we try to be. I won't say there wasn't a tight jaw from time to time but there was no acrimony, no furniture was thrown, and no animals were harmed in the taking of the depositions.
I am, of course, not at liberty to disclose what was said but I think it's fair to say that the depositions were an educational and perhaps enlightening experience for all concerned.
From my personal perspective, I am impressed with, and tremendously grateful, to our legal team who spent many hours in preparation and two grueling days in carrying out these depositions. I'm also keenly aware of the cost we must bear for that work. TIGHAR attorney, board member, and expedition team member extraordinaire Bill Carter is working pro bono at great expense to himself. Wyoming attorney John Masterson and his associates don't have that option but their dedication to our cause is no less than Bill's. We were about $30,000 in debt to the firm BEFORE this go-'round so the need to fund this rodeo is real and immediate. Your help is important and appreciated.