that's kinda what i thought. i could not think of a single mistake i made, but found it very strange that he didn't come to me. i thought it was a sure thing given all the circumstances. Then, i decided "that's hunting", but wanted to run it past you guys to double check myself.

thx for the comments. our season is now over, so he will survive another year and be bigger/better next year.

i am in florida, and he is an osceola.