Going to Midland Michigan

I just received a call from my friend "Van" in California. He's a part time pilot and currently building his own airplane. He just purchased a used landing gear from a fellow in Midland Michigan and asked us if we could go and pick it up for him. He's done allot for us over the years, and is a very good friend to Ana and me. He's one of the nicest fellows that you'll ever want to meet in your lifetime, the type that will come to your aid in the middle of the night, whatever time it is. I wish that everyone could have a friend like Van, unfortunately they're few and far between.