>>SNIP
>>>I don't understand how one could reasonably conclude things will go back up. Putting the occasional upward blip aside - you are talking about reversing what has been an 8-9 year trend.
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>>Hi John!
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>>Harley Davidson did it. :o) *G*
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>Yeah, and they had to change ownership to do it.

Actually, an employee buyout. Is this a real possibility for VFP?