Hi nhaynes,
My statement regarding crafts was not made in anger, exactly the opposite is true. I don't do much in the line of crafts, but sure have family members that do. Have seen Mom make some unique products. If I WAS into crafts, I think I could come up with a product in my kitchen, with no given talent, to match the "magic potion". The remark was made with this in mind.
As far as your obsession with Derek, I don't understand and probably never will. I was a short term investor, and got out thru the advice of the same friend that suggested I buy. It was only a three month period, and was out by November or December 1996. He talked with Mr.Bunte on a regular basis, and would send me all press releases that he received from (I believe) Mr. Bunte. Then, all of a sudden, Mr. Bunte was no longer available.. That is when he called me and suggested that I unload, because he felt then that something was very wrong. If I hadn't, I would certainly have done so after Derek's first couple of posts. I felt he was so specific that it left no room for doubt.
His motives are not now, nor have ever been a factor IMHO. I believe he stopped future investors, and that in itself is something to be thankful for.
I have tried to put myself in Mr. Bunte's place, and with such a small "crew", I don't see how I could NOT have known what was really taking place. His partner in crime was supposed to be the clever one, but I truly wonder, who duped who !!!!!!!!! Maybe he was clever enough to stay "just to the outside".
Regards, Norma |