We've been here for hours and still have no progress. The minutes are piling up like the bills on our accountant's desk.

We've discussed, we've argued, we've taken a 30-minute break for coffee and complaining about our lives. But nothing of substance has been achieved.

We're not even close to adjournment yet. The sun is setting outside, our eyes are glazing over, and our stomachs are growling for food.