I actually did it.

My mother and sister would be so proud of me today.  I made a phone call - see they are completely incapable of calling people and asking for help, advice, whatever.  Its not exactly an easy thing for me either but I did it. 

"Hello, Mr. Dude, my friend gave me your name and thought you might be able to help with my stuff.... etc. etc. "

I did it, I actually got a call back, and he's actually going to help me do my stuff.  Don't you love it when a plan comes together.  I didn't even sweat that much, but I did have a little diarrhea of the mouth on the message - I tend to ramble and say UH a lot.  It still worked.