Alpo is a business just like any other business...they tend to take care of their most profitable customers...the others get the leftovers...so as Roadtrip mentions, if you're not a "biggie" you're a waste of time, as they realize a lower return on resources invested...Alpo obviously needs money, as it "forgave" the continental folks, and will probably do so again if they see fit...what to do yanni?