Short Final

I was climbing out of Salt Lake in the King Air, and Salt Lake Center gave me a number of heading changes. Center:“King Air 114CW, turn left to heading 095.” [pause] Center:“King Air 114CW, turn right, heading 125.” Me:“Center, 4CW. What is the reason for the heading changes? Am I overtaking traffic ahead?” Center:“4CW, I am trying to up my professionalism – so why don’t you up yours?” This controller was an old friend who recognized my voice, and he pulled a good one on me. It was really funny at the time…. Larry VettermanHot Springs, SD