>Are you still in touch with Charles? He cut me off cold. I could use his friendship. And I know he sure as hell isn't going to give me false camaraderie.

Mike, let me get this straight....you claim you've hit rock bottom - and you're worried about whether someone is mad at you?

Stop worrying about stupid crap like that and listen to what our friend from North Carolina is telling you. That's the best advice you've received.