Hey the Great ELM locators

[Jared]

We keep getting more and more of ELM's contracts here in Utah and Wyoming.

More and more meaning..... one? You can only be referring to Qwest as that is the one and only contract we've ever given up in Utah to a competitor, period. As I understand it, when ELM lost that work we also picked up the rest of Qwest's territories - nationwide.

And quite frankly, you guys can have it.

Jared

[UtahLocator]

Keep in mind I did say Utah AND Wyoming, but I didn't really know it was a touchy subject. I didn't mean it to come off as a celebration, just more of a fact.

[Jared]

Sorry, it's not a touchy subject and now that I re-read my post I did sound a bit harsh. Isn't it amazing how a person will casually type a message to somebody on the internet that they'd never have the nuts to say to somebody's face? Such is the nature of the anonymity of the internet, I suppose.

My "you guys can have it" comment was just referring to how easy our job is now just doing power and gas. I used to order paint in ratios 3 cans of orange, 2 cans of yellow, and 1 can of red for each order. We spent half our locate time or more locating Qwest plant, when they were only about a third of our revenue. So, again, I'm not really mourning the loss.

Could you detail what other contracts you've picked up from us? I was under the impression that Qwest was all we've given up to you guys in either state.

Thanks,
Jared