Would Jstanley, Arthur P, and drstalkr please come to front and center for the right to be the next contestants on "Who Wants to be a Millionare"!
Yes, all the evidence that I saw leads me to believe with little doubt it is a badger. I have seen them first hand in this area and the paw prints would seem to be conclusive.
MQ1, with compliments like that I am going to get a big head. The problem is that there is already to much air between my ears.

But the truth is I never get tired of your generous words.
John Deer, Rob/Pa Bowyer, you two really know how to make a guy feel good too. Thank you both for your kind words.
ShadowAce, I almost spit diet Pepsi all over my screen when I read your reply

, very true!
Thanks for all who not only took the time to read this linquistic nightmare, but replied in kind.