They were very nice communications that helps me believe we can do this - and famously. Thank you everyone that has responded to my plea. Your ideas are most helpful. I do realize there are circumstances when one may not be able to provide an impression in a timely fashion. I only ask one thing, talk to me.
Silence is what hurts.
If you can't make the deadline, for any reason, simply speak up. I'll be a happy dude. The project will move forward.