Note 2 - Financial Instruments (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Liabilities Not Carried at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
   
Carrying Value
October 31, 2011
   
Fair Value
October 31, 2011
 
Fair Value
Hierarchy
               
Revolver
  $ 37,446     $ 37,679  
Level 2
Total
  $ 37,446     $ 37,679