Thanks for the explaination, Jam. I knew there must be more going on than I knew. And you haven't disappointed me. I was just curious.
I grew up in SC and played tournament around the Southeast almost every weekend in the mid 80s to early 90s when Keith was a staple in Greenville and Knoxville. I don't know if Keith remembers, but Burl, Susie, Keith, me and a ton of other folks had tons of fun (and some excitement) back then. I'm a huge fan of Keith's, and I would enjoy nothing more than to see Ether out competing again.
I guess that's why I want to see Earl make a comeback. I remember the old guard, and those old days fondly. And it's just not the same as it was then. Ahhhh. Nostalgia...
Mike
Thanks for your very kind reply, Mike.

It breaks my heart to see Earl doing things in public that are unsettling. I do know that deep down, Earl is a good man. His heart has been broken, shattered to pieces by a scrupulous female. It takes a long, long time to heal when it comes to affairs of the heart. Some folks never get over it. Earl needs a *good* woman by his side, one who can help him be everything he is capable of being.:smiling-heart:
But you have to love yourself first. One can't expect anyone else to love them if they don't even love themselves first. I know it's hard to believe, but Earl does not love himself right now.

Next time I see him in person, though, he will most definitely get an earful from me.:angry: