I don't think so....
Naah... He'll never part with that much folding money. He needs an OK from "the boss" first, and with kids and 2 healthy puppies to feed..... But that CAN be used as an excuse to sell the "little woman" - he can CATCH the dogfood! That's why Chum Salmon are often called "Dog Salmon", especially by northern Innuits.
Let's see - how much is a case of dogfood? I think he can have it paid for with the equivalent of 10 or 15 cases! (Except for the fact that he seems to have difficulty landing 'em!) Ooooh - I forgot- he did land a purported 4 pound sucker! They make good dogfood, though....Malemutes aren't fussy.
And as I remember, Patrick McManus once said, "Smoked carp tastes just like smoked salmon..... Especially if you don't have smoked salmon." :devil:
Now, if Hal was devious, I think a quiet financial arrangement could be made by Fred (how's 20% APR sound, Fred?). That is, if it REALLY is true love!
BobK