Short Night

Got stood up tonight, so didn't spend much time out. I went on my own on the street for 14 plus years. But I've been spoiled the past 5 or 6 years with good walking partners.

Continue to deal with the situation "Man with No Identity" presents. Hopefully the VA will be able to get something going soon. I wrote a letter this week to the parish in NY where this guy was baptised in the 1940s; they also supported him in his elistment in the military in the 1960s. PRAY!

Trying to get shelter situations sorted out for the coming season -- winter shelter sponsored by the city of Seattle is being delayed until Dec. 15 as the space is not ready. If there's a snow storm before then I don't know what will happen.

Also, My Favorite Tavern on Queen Anne Hill is still closed; rumor has a sport bar going in there. Wonder where my flock has scattered to? Will have to pursue it this week. Also spoke to my 5-year Sober Man I'll call "Wally." What a hoot. He's got a chance to go to Nepal for some environmental org. Amazing what happens with the booze is gone! I'm going to go to his house later this week with Father Kim.

Rick