I got some contract material that I am going to take to Larue and the papers on the route after work. There was a hay truck waiting for me. A container came on the scales that I had no paperwork for. I stirred up a few people and finally got things worked out. Another example of the lack of communication. Michelle is ac`ting like she sent it yestrday. HMMMM! It looks like I might have deleted it off my schedule when I was editing the message. Damn - I hate to be stupid.

I am anxious to see what develops with Michael today. I have to get ready for the trip over the weekend. I think I can get everything in order. MIke called about eleven oclock he had his eye exam and was waiting for his glasses. He said it cost about $168.00. He said he was going to apply for food stamps and that he had about $10.00 left on his credit card thing. He is going to see his PO and try to get permission to go to Portland. It sounds like he is running on empty. A deal in MySpace about a road trip and how much fun they were going to have. At the moment I am getting some definite negative vibs from this situation. I am going to ask for him to fax me a copy of the cost of exam and glasses. I have figured up and I have sent $1,300 so far so it has to end here pretty quickly. He said that everyone around him was major broke - I just don't want to join that group. Hmmmm.

I talked to him again and pretty much put it on the line and he agreed that they were putting a hell of lot of pressure on him and he was really dismayed that over half his card went to help his mom. What clould he say? I told him he needed to take on a tougher stance. He was just too good hearted and wanted to help everyone. We share that same weakness I guess. He was going to talk to the PO today and left a voice message and was supposed to meet him at three oclock. Still nothing of substance and it is twenty to five. He said that she had dope with her and he talked her into throwing it away but then they are sly and never operate without a safety valve. Ayt least he has Mikey's birth certificate. She has a driver's license but her boy friend kept it. She has to get another one issued that also takes money. It is a never ending mess that leads to more crap. He claims he has stayed straight and clean even though there is a lot of stress right now and I can believe that. I will probably send him some more money when I get the opportunity. I told him that it was coming in much smaller demoninations because then it was easier for him to keep track and keep the wolves at bay. He was going to apply for food stamps so that they could continue to eat. He has to make a comittment to go to work and hang in there. I hope the worst is over but then it is difficult to tell.

I got a hundred dollars back on his card. It was interesting that he did not give me his card number and preferred to put it on himself. He seemed grateful that he got the money but did not comment when I said it was strictly for he and Mikey. Fuck if I know I need to give him Ellen's number in case he needs to get a hold of me

The Most Memorable Positive Moment was the discussion with Michael and see what happens nest week - will the trip be worth it.