Agreed about the gossip part. Stil....I hate to hear anything negative, even when it is just (potential) speculation.
I have pretty much decided to through this year out the window, since I am figuring the change of me having two level Prodisc surgery this year is pretty slim.
So, any potential delays at this part just make my overall wait longer.
[bascially, I just like to complain and whine... Just ask anyone who works with me 
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David