"Yer out!"

That phrase has broken the hearts of countless baseball players over the years, but that same phrase was music to Ollie's ears!

She's out, spring, sprung!

I had a call from her yesterday afternoon. She told me those were the worst nine days of her life, and she's learned her lesson.

We'll see, only time will tell.

She still contends it is all a mis-understanding, mis-communication.

Wednesday was a full day. Memama and Pepa had received a stack of Fed Exes from one of the creditors from the family business. I swear these people have more money than they have sense. Either that or their attorney is trying to retire from representing them.

As it turns out, I had one of the same Fed Exes at my home. I didn't go to the cemetery to see if they sent Fred one.

These folks had come in as second lien holder in a few things, third or worse on others. Even after all the discharges, they were notifying us of a foreclosure sale pending. Crazy thing is, they are even listing property that has been homesteaded, property that was sold as far back as 1982, and even my farm which was sold on the court house steps back in '04 or '05. They even list Fred's real estate, which they are about number three lien holder on.

RstC, the attorney who has represented the majority of us in bankruptcy proceedings, say that he is working on the assumption that opposing counsel is off the wall. I even saw an agreed judgment in a suit filed within Memama and Pepa's bankruptcy case, which declared the deed of trust null and void, signed by Judge Jones.

If, and it is an expensive if, there is any validity to what the notices delivered to us do tell us is that if they want to do what they would like to do, they will have to pay off all the lien holders ahead of them. Any exposure would be minimal according to RstC. The sentimental favorites have been protected.

Probably the worst news of the day was interjected at the end of a conversation Pat had with RstC. He said he had a call from the Treasury agent who had been beating the dead horse of the family business and making broad threats last summer. He said the agent told him he is preparing a new offensive. For those of you long time readers, you will recognize this man as being the same man who told me he didn't care what I had done with his superiors (meaning my offer in compromise). He is a minority race, with a badge, and an ego as big as Texas.

What I would love to see happen in both cases, is for them to cross the line where we could sic RstC on them. I would starve to deal them the misery they have given the family members.

Needless to say, Memama had a tearful day. She said it all when she asked "Will this ever be over?"

She later told Pat this would never be reconciled in her lifetime. We will hope. I wouldn't give these people that satisfaction.

And, the trucks got through with the flat storage seed move yesterday. Darn the luck. We moved 96 loads from the warehouse. (5,040,000+- pounds). Drivers are making their way to the farm shop last night and this morning. We will do work on the ag hauling equipment before putting it to rest until mid summer (provided it rains in South Texas).

I did have a call from the seasonal jobsite. They were telling me that one of Greg's driver's told them he was really mad. I guess the GM told him that I had asked to bid on his job since he was planning to bid on mine. What I was told was that Greg thought it was pretty "chicken sh_t" for me to go after his hauling. They turned it back and asked what was the difference between what I was doing and what Greg did, first! They said he had no reply. I think what he is mad about is he was planning an ambush, and I found out about his plan.

One big question for me is, is the GM playing both sides against the middle. He is who told me. I told him if Greg was going to submit a bid proposal for my hauling it was only fair I be allowed to submit a bid for his hauling. Now, Greg has been informed. I would guess by the GM.

I am surprised the Board President hasn't called both of us. Of course he may not be aware of all the developments. I will say that in the past neither the board or the old GM would have let this happen.

Anyhow, I am going to present my numbers and then let things fall where they may. Shoot, I wasn't looking for a job when the old GM called me fifteen years ago. I honestly believe it has been a workable situation benefiting all parties. I just don't think I can or should allow Greg to step across the boundaries without him experiencing the same.

What is good for the goose ..... . .. . .. . . .

A project at the parts store is coming to a close, almost three years after the fact. I had never noticed an imprint on the posts of the display shelving at the parts store. Yesterday I did, got on the 'puter, and began searching. Had a good strike, sent an e-mail and just before noon yesterday I had a call and a price. Turns out this is a standard issue shelving specifically for the parts store chain that Chris's store is a franchise of. (They don't pay me enough to advertise for them here). Just joking!

The display shelving should be here in two or three weeks. This project could be my legacy in the parts business.

I am seriously considering joining Rian and joining Weight Watchers. He hates doing it along, and I could use dropping some weight. Of course I have encouraged him to join and it is more effective to lead by example. I just don't know if I have enough time to budget it in.

I'd better get.

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the many blessing you pour out on us. FATHER, bless Memama and Pepa as they work through another chapter with the remains of the family business. Give them the peace and assurance that it is all part of a grander scheme of things. FATHER I would ask that YOU deliver all of us from the persistent nemesis who pursues us. FATHER I lift up Krl to YOU for YOUR gifts of healing and care. Bless her with health. FATHER thank YOU for Ollie's release, and for her hard lesson learned. Faith is the victory.