Hi Guys,
Firstly, my deepest apologies for not getting back! Thing have been going 3 ways to Sunday with many projects and events occurring recently I have been backlogged in emails and, very rarely, It goes completely over my head to not reply! I assure you...this is a very rare thing for me to do! I have read the email in complete understanding and will respond when I arrive at my destination (currently travelling to other side of the world atm) to ensure its properly detailed.
Now things are coming down to a reasonable level of magnitude, I have the time to sort everything out. With a few projects recently (one of which axeman was involved in) time has been short

1- Yes we are still interested, and I need to have a proper discussion with the director taking on board the recent concerns you have raised, so please give me a few more days to get that before expecting an email.
2- I COMPLETELY understand all of your concerns, and can relate on many ways as I have been used by charities for photography events...and the bloody buggers have not only damaged my kit but not respected my needs. As this is the case, if we agree with any of you to do something...it will be to the highest level of requirements! I do not do these half-arsed university student projects where half of them have not even lifted a camera.
As AxeMan said...he will personally kick my arse if there is any problems, and knowing his array of weaponry in his barracks...that would be a bloody mess! I will reply in detail to the email to give an update as soon as possible, once I have all the answers to your questions confirmed. Primarily of this is the budget allocation, as that is currently something we are working on in the next few weeks. We would not dare ask anyone to be out of pocket, unlike many places! I will at least give an update and a response once settled in the sandpit I call Dubai!
Apologies for the delay...and thanks for the interest!