I was just off the phone with "Danny".

I really haven't been able to reach him lately. He's got some "life crap" going on.

I've talked about him before. So to "eloborate" on Danny.. I'll say again.

I've known him since he was a little kid. He grew up, and became one of the "biggest" sports "autograph" dealers in the state. Danny has over $250,000 in autographs of sports figures at "any given time". He is also a "major" mall promoter. Trust me, if you want an "autograph" (authentic) from anyone.. I can get it. Through him.

His dad is in very bad health. He had a seizure (the state took his license). Ironic to me, because he had 1, I had 7. They never took mine (but threatened alot). Maybe because mine were in Florida (not Michigan).

He hasn't been doing shows. He is living off what he made at "Christmas". He knows he needs to be doing something now. Yet he can't drive.

I have a "license", I have a van that both our stuff would fit in. He needs to call me back soon (as he had a call coming in). I'll tell him flat out. If you want to help me get the van going. (Insurance and such).. both our displays will fit. If you find a show you want to do.. we can share a booth and do it. Set up whatever you want. Just my Van needs some help.

The van isn't bad. Needs a battery. The transmission slips, but the sucker works. We will need to take the "back seat" out" for both displays to fit.

He just called back. He told me "Gary, I am all fucked up in the head right now". I don't know what to do. I am like, dude,, you do shows like me. Just you "never experienced the bad yet". It's a rollercoaster life. It always will living this way.

Anyway, I need to do the "Clawson show this weekend". He can't do that with me. It's a "juried arts and crafts" (plus I wouldn't share space there). Next weekend, I will do this "Polish fest in Sterling Heights MI" (near Detroit). Couldn't have him there either.

Well Danny is a "strong enough" mall promoter he can get into any mall. So we decided "the following weekend" we will set up together in "Meridian" mall. We WILL be center court! Meridian mall is the top mall in "Lansing Michigan". (our state capitol). He is afraid to drive, I got my license. May take a few trips to get all there, but we will do it.

I just told him. Dude, I need ALOT of space. See sometimes, he doesn't give what I need. He was like "OK", it will just be me and you. Right in the center.. in the food court.

They need "me" as much as I need them (really) when you think about shows.

Jondude? Wanna do a show in "Center court" in one of the best malls in Michigan"? You will have a spot.

Danny to me is super cool. He can be a "dick", but he is super "smart". He's going through a "rough time" (like we all do). If you think I can be "cocky" at times, I am not even close to him.. lol. Good guy tho.

One thing I like about "Danny".. he likes the "stripper joints" after work. Just like me.. lol.

Take care all...
Gary :)