God I'm looking forward to some intelligent, sensible conversations. I have a friend that never lets anything through. I try to understand what's going on in his life, and he shuts it down. Saying things like I don't want to hear your shit anymore and shut the fuck up, and all he can do is piss and moan about his life and marriage, but want's no response, much less advice.

He is my friend, so I endure, but I'm an old man who has had many friends, who have shared their lives and their troubles with me, and I expect some interaction, not to just sit there and bitch, and walk out the door, when I try.

My new revamped Tampa schedule is worked out. Come Saturday night I will be parked securely in Shelby's downstairs garage, making her dinner, followed by poker, with real chips.

At the end of the evening I will make it down the steps safely, with Shelby holding up my arm, and sleep in my truck. Sounds like a great Saturday night to me!