from Ernie's long-time friend Alamo

GREG

I didn't get the chance to meet you personally; however, your father and I were two of of a kind; and since he said you and I are two of a kind, that makes a awesome threesome. I assume your mom is from the same cut and that makes a nice foursome.

Later this year I have the pleasure of celebrating 25 years since the passing of my wife, the hawk, who I was with for 25 years. I kind of wish she could have stayed around a little longer, but I guess the big guy felt he needed her for another job in another place. Her warmth, compassion, and understanding, was finish with me and the kids, and it was time for us to stand up and be counted.

Now the big guy and I didn't see eye to eye on his decision, at that time, and I may have said a few things I shouldn't. After I kind of apologized after a few thousand hours of research into... why her not me, I was rewarded with memories that opened my heart to some special understanding.

Mind you I haven't changed as much as they would like but I know she watches and still hoping. I still live by the same old philosophy of "I do what pleases me most", but then again, I get pleasure from helping others.

There seems to be a regular group of "usual suspects" that correspond via email, some you probably know, and if you have some space time from your new job, a little tap on the shoulders would be thankful.

This is a little one way of me, but if you get a chance would you look up the "hawk" and tell her happy 50th. I will.... down here or down there, but a surprise visit would really make me a big shoot!

By your birthday next year I hope to report that your dad and I got together.

Alamo