Thanks, Mellors.
I have thought of these people as friends, and he said his wife didn't want him to even mention it to me, but Clark is a money grubbler. He is a retired fire chief, lives in one of those huge "McMansions" here in the suburban sprawl, and just does odd jobs to keep busy. Any time he discusses money, he gets very aggressive, so I'm just waiting to see how this transpires.
Patty