Oh I plan to. All the jerky or fresh venison he wants. In fact, I already brought him a craftsman screwdriver set and his wife some yankee candle stuff as a small token of my appreciation for granting me permission. I know it aint much but I didn't want to arrive empty handed.

You may very well be correct. However, a man must always remain humble in order that he receive any real respect. Not that he needs it but how do you think Clay got mine? There is respect for someone as a business man and then there's a greater respect for him as a man.