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I've never seen a Cornish person eat a pasty from side to crust side, only from top to bottom, including the crust, as you go, and usually out of a paper bag, especially in my case. Pushing the pasty up out of the top o' the bag as you go. Best way. Two hands as well, to protect the pasty from any diving gulls. Ed, in theory the miners would hold the crimped edge, eat the contents, then lob the crust away, to avoid eating whatever may be on their hands, but in reality, muslin or paper bags were used to hold the pasties in, so they could eat the whole pasty top to bottom. Check out this link, but also look at the photo of the miners. Pasties wrapped up. Lengthways ready to eat. Handy side crimping also made it easy for carrying in pockets, as the whole thing was then flat, less obtrusive. Who would want a burst lunch? Lol. To sum up Sooz and Ed, you are both correct, but in reality, a hungry miner wouldn't leave that bleddy crust go to waste. Lol. http://www.cornishpastyassociation.co.uk/about-the-pasty/history-draft/

Yes, that is a good one Pocko. Thanks for sharing.

Sooz, that would be smashin'.

Great post Aug. I don't disagree with any of it The problem being is, lol, in spite of what Kurt states, including our application's satisfaction at law, in his view, this has so far not mattered a jot to the Swedes. He has also stated previously, that the licence should be awarded without further delay. So, where is it? I'm on board with what you are saying Aug, but my thoughts are along the lines of Kurt now turning the screw, if a couple of months passes with the new Government doing nothing whatsoever to bring the Kallak matter to a close. As an investor, it isn't always about how well the CEO behaves, how flexible he or she may be, because in our case, we have a top performer, but he needs to find a way to ensure, before more damage is inflicted on the Company, and while we appear to have gained a bit of momentum, that the Swedes comply with their own laws. This should now be part of his strategy. Boom! Atb.

The strategy is only good with the concession licence in hand though Aug, so Kurt needs to use his skills to squeeze that particular nugget from the Swedes first. That has been the ongoing task, but unfortunately the licence remains elusive, the pursuit of which resulting to date in many headbanging incidents for the boss. Lol. A couple of months, then a different approach, if no dice from the new Gov. Ka-Pow! Night.

Lol. Nighty night and thanks. xx

I need evidence though, but let's see then Sooz. Enjoy your weekend. x

Pmsl. I better not comment further.

Fair points John, but we shouldn't be left guessing as to what is going on, or hoping that something actually is. I sound duff today. I know, but the presentation just shows how superb this could be, so it has magnified my frustration with the Swedes. There are no guarantees that they will take note, because Kurt has stated our case over and over again on numerous different occasions. Have to see, but I still have my doubts. Today anyway. Cheers John.

Ed, I enjoyed reading that. Good post. Yes, the official information given to shareholders last year was quite on the low side, and I feel that if we weren't already invested, it wouldn't have exactly drawn us in, so I'm trusting that he does indeed have something up his sleeve, once this permit is secured. LKAB could make this move for Kallak and be the envy of Europe. Lol. If only! Enjoy your Corona.

Tintin, we aren't all in a financial position to do that, so naturally it's only good for some of us. Being underwater makes the prolonged process for this concession even more frustrating, but it does also really emphasise how bloody dire the investment has so far been, as a pure one time investment, for example. Eight years invested and still over 50% down, personally. So I want to see a different approach from Kurt perhaps more than others here do, should the damage to our Company by the Swedes continue. Cheers Tintin, and best of luck if you've been able to top-up and maybe reduce your average. Good if you can. Regards.

Hi Ed. Best of luck with those buys. Aye, the thing is, we couldn't believe we'd be waiting nearly six years for a decision, yet we have done precisely that. Hence why it's crucial, I feel, for Kurt to not only press, but get ready to state what our next stage will be, if the Swedes continue their form. Two months without any movement whatsoever, and especially with no word from the Government, that should be enough for Kurt to take the next step. All in my opinion Ed, but although the presentation was great, how many times does he have to repeat himself? No, another route must be taken, if nothing occurs. The damage already incurred over time here has been incredible. These are my thoughts. Anyway Ed, have a decent weekend bud. Best wishes.

I feel Kurt should now see what occurs, following this detailed presentation and speech, which included again pointing to our Company's treatment by the authorities over Kallak. If there is no sign of any movement whatsoever from the Swedes with our application in the next two months. I think he should then inform the Government that BEM has no option left other than to begin legal proceedings. We can't continue to be mishandled. It's that simple. This is serious business. Best wishes all.

Hi mate. Fair enough, but you did say this:

"I think the idea is to have a meeting with the Watch when the Circular is close to being finalised. That way we can see the contents and perhaps have an influence on what goes into it. It's all about working together at this stage."

My point really, as you well know, is that the Watch should not be in the frame of having the chance to perhaps influence what goes into the circular, should all shareholders, which includes those outside of the Watch, not be given that same potential opportunity. Supposing you got the chance, would you take it?

I don't wish to split hairs, but it seems I have to, as, although all shareholders I'm sure are on the same page, it must be paramount that we are all seen as equal and treated as such by Borrelli. The Watch must not be given any form of priority over shareholders that just so happen not to be involved with it, simply because that is their preference.

Hence, circular to "everyone" first. Then the Watch should meet with Borrelli.

In absolute fairness to all holders.

Cheers Bring, and that's all I'll say on this matter.

Have a decent weekend.

Hi Bring. 3card's points are completely valid. The Watch does not represent shareholders outside of the group, such as myself, for example, even though many shareholders on the whole may have very similar views, opinions and concerns. The Watch is private, and I for one, have no idea what is or isn't discussed in there. Moreover, the Watch should not be viewing even a draft of the circular, to then have an input into what the final document may contain, unless 'all' shareholders, including those outside of the group, can also view the draft and submit their input. It can otherwise be seen as preferential treatment by Borrelli for those only in the Watch, which, in my view, is wholly unacceptable.

The Watch only represents those shareholders within it, and as it is not transparent to those outside of it, we remainers, lol, can't say whether we agree with what goes on in there or otherwise. The Watch therefore does not represent all shareholders. It simply can't, unless everyone joined, including even JLP!

See?

Time for my anxiety medicine. Lol.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's RNS, where the picture should change again. For the better, I trust.

Best wishes.

Spot on.

Wouldn't it be more appropriate if he released the circular prior to your Watch meeting though? Then you'd have the finished article in front of you, to talk through the points with him. Otherwise, he could say what the circular is "likely" to contain, while in the meeting, then the published document may differ in some respect. It could happen. I don't recall anything occurring exactly how Alex has previously said that it would.

Just a point, and speaking as a shareholder currently outside of the Watch. Circular then meeting would be more apt.

Only my opinion though Bring.

Cheers.

Pmsl.

Aye, with six months of tireless toil and still nothing to yet show for it, Bozzer must be baking one hell of a huge turd.

Good points Sooz. Yes, let's get down to business, now that everyone is in situ.

Yes, agreed. We've been given the runaround for sure. We can't have simply been waiting for a Minister for six years, to view our case personally. Lol.