Hi Ms. D, yeah, S. Joe's can go any of several ways. You did what you needed to do, and now it's their turn.
About a year ago I realized Dee Hock, the genius behind negotiating the VISA credit card system, was in his 90s. If was to have a conversation with him I'd better get on the handle.
I love his work, so I re-read his book and got both of his books of aphorisms and skimmed those. I looked at interviews and reviewed the binder I got from taking a workshop based on his thoughts about organizations. I read everything on his blog.
When I felt ready I found his email and invited him to answer a few questions via email in 3 rounds.
He responded! Yes.
So I sent my first questions, which he didn't really answer. I adjusted my questions and sent a new message, and he dodged again essentially the same way he's dismissed my first questions.
I'd suggested 3 rounds, but I called it after my disappointing first 2.
I tried and have no regrets.
So, do what you must.
Revu2