So far it feels good to be ahead. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Looking ahead, the CEOs are cautiously optimistic but not as optimistic about the short-term outlook as they were at the end of 2004.

I'm cautiously optimistic. We have some really good sauces going up. We've been experimenting for about a month, coming up with ideas, trying them out and taste-testing them.

We are cautiously optimistic about this. Today was a very good first step. Now, let's just see where it goes.

I would say we're cautiously optimistic on the delivery of the undertakings.

I still say I am cautiously optimistic. As I've said before, I think there's a palpable sense of unrest in this city and I think that's played out.