This shot about a month ago. Same look today.

Had a communication with Area 27 spokesman Bill Drossos (middle below) who states the paperwork on a long term lease is not complete with details in the hands of lawyers from both sides with the Department of Indian Affairs in the middle.

If you could start construction today? “We would move in the heavy equipment and have the road bed done by winter – let it settle and do a lot of finishing in the spring.”

Any advantages to the delay? “Yes our membership is on the rise and all the financing is now in place” – We are ready to go but want to ensure that a quality lease arrangement is in place for a long term business relationship.”