"We use the one in Harlan but you'll be lucky to get them on the phone," he said with something of a self deprecating laugh about the state of Harlan to begin with. "We can take it to one here in Lexington, on paper, our way home and they can call in to verify. Least you'll be guaranteed a voice on the phone either way," he promised sincerely.

Why yes he was throwing some of that easy charm and good natured 'go with the flow' vibe on it, but he needed this to go smoothly.