....or a different tack? Perhaps mention that the Producer from "Fair Go" called a few days ago, wondering if they could stop by to do a follow up segment, showing the finished project and perhaps highlighting some of the shops that went "above and beyond" to get it done for you, since it sat idle for so long at NTSA? Then explain that you had to tell them that it appears to be somewhat stalled again, can't really pinpoint why...... If they don't get the message that they might find themselves starring on the evening news they're dense. Of course that assumes that they care.....