RE: Hard to close the deal w/ your head up your own butt..
Aw man!!! I just had a feeling you were gonna make it happen this weekend. I bet it was a great encounter, even though you didnt close the deal. Its gonna happen and soon. Did you see much sign and/or rutting activity, chasing or anything? Did your buddy have any luck? I am truly sorry you didnt get him, and I know how you feel, keep after em, and youll have him soon enough.