In a quick message, left by Dr. Mackie, he told Krl her tests indicated no cancers of any kind!

Wonderful. That is a big relief for both of us.

Now the question is, what is wrong?

I suppose we will move on to other tests.

I met Rian yesterday morning, just North of Abilene. I had driven my pickup, he had taken the big truck he retrieved from the shop. He had one stop he needed to make, so we swapped vehicles.

I went on to K.O.'s shop. There I began gathering tools to move the fifth wheel. This truck is an International the company purchased in October and put to work in November. A little over a week ago, when the flat storage was emptied, this truck was needing some attention. It had several small oil leaks requiring the attention of a shop. I have developed a pretty good relationship with the service manager at one particular shop in town, and he has done an excellent job of getting trucks in and out for us. When I called him, I told him I needed an assessment and estimate before beginning work. I waited a few days, but when Rian wanted to move the trailer K.O. loaned him and his pulling tractor back to Lubbock, I gave the go ahead to complete the work.

The repairs were completed Friday afternoon and I ran by and paid it out. $1154.73. Yikes!

I may be in need of a personal bail out!

Speaking of bail outs, I am appalled by some of the GOP congressmen who are voicing opinions against the bail out, saying we are spending money we don't have. Funny they didn't voice those same concerns about Iraq.

Arnold isn't bashful in California. He is willing to take all the bail out anyone else turns down.

I met Ollie and her mother in Winters Friday afternoon. I gave her the insurance check to pay for her new wheels. She is still searching for a job. She has lost some weight (she says that is what jail and no money will do for you). I am in hopes that she isn't all talk. She says her nine days in the slammer made an impression on her.

She did tell me that her beau had a development in his saga. The DA offered him a deal to do eighteen to twenty-fours months in alcohol rehab. Her beau became angry, saying all he would deal for was time served. He said he would take his chances at trial going to jail for 10 years. He said he was firing his attorney.

I don't think anything will have any affect on his habits. I told Ollie she needs to move on because within two hours of his release from either, jail, re-hab, or prison, he will be drunk and driving.

The last stage of my Saturday was a quick trip to Sears to return a broken Craftsman tool, taking the replacement tool to the drive in for Larry to take it back to their shop on the farm, then home to pickup a grocery list.

I was surprised at the grocery store. I had not seen a flyer this week, but they were having a two for one sale throughout the store. I had gone in with a minimalistic mind-set, but I ended up with a lot more that what was on the list. The surprising thing was that even the Butcher Block had two for one specials. Maria, now the Butcher Block manager, was working and she does a good job. She meets the customers very well, and always tries to help them stretch their budget. She had to save me from myself a couple of times because packaging is important at a two for one sale! I picked up a couple of things to try to change up our menu this week at the house.

Oh, I did pickup a couple of frozen entrees from Smart Choice (I think). Rian was still very hyped about his diet, and I have just about made up my mind to do it with him. (Krl tells me if I set my mind to something, I'll do it. I have convinced myself I need to drop some weight to feel better and be able to do more).

A funny moment yesterday was a phone call from Erica to Rian. Reidman was being a real pill.

Rian told her, "Tell Reid if he doesn't mind you, he is not going to the pancake supper Saturday night!"

Erica told Rian, "If I tell him that and he still doesn't mind, it means none of us will go to the pancake supper."

Rian said, "Use something else then, because I have saved my extra points all week to eat pancakes!"

I have to say it was good to spend a little time with Rian. He is so excited to go pulling. The main reason for him leaving his tractor at K.O.'s shop was for D.O. to build a roll cage for it. It took about a month longer than anticipated due to some material problems, but it turned out really good. First show of the season is April 3rd and 4th.

I was selfish first thing Saturday morning. I did a little personal improvement and got a hair cut. I found it hard to believe, but I arrived just minutes after the shop opened and I was already third in line. I do think I got a good haircut though.

With that said, I'm out of here!

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the good reports for Krl. Be with Dr. Mackie as he diagnoses and treats her. Thank YOU for the good day yesterday. YOU lift me daily!