A lot of people seem willing to put their nose to the grindstone, put on a brave face for TECO, and put money where their mouths are and with their necks on the block with their life savings seem determined to see TECO make something of itself. And with a thinking cap on, hopes to break a leg, but TECO may tap dance around the issues. Still, some hope to keep plugging away, hoping that TECO don't cut the ground under their feet.

Nevertheless, with a golden hand shake in the form of share appreciation, many would bury the hatchet and climb on the bandwagon of TECO's gravy train and be happy ever after.