Bud, you've got the patience of Job. At the one year mark, I'd been asking serious questions, but that's a moot point now. I realize the man being a family "friend" complicates the matter but you should definately consult an attorney right away.

I feel for you, I've had bad taxidermy experiences myself, once I used an out-of-state guy and got sent the wrong animal!! It finally got straightened out but whata headache.