text:  So I was very aware that it was a ridiculous idea. And I was like, I'm just going to offer to do it. And I think they'll probably say no. Or if they say yes, it might take them some time. And that's fine. We'll work through all the issues. And I will just ask and see what they say. So we met Memorial Day, which is the last weekend of May, face to face. And this was the week of August 19th.