Yes, I'm going to stick with feeding him for awhile! I don't want to be out and out stalking him. He picked the cobbler up and we were able to have a pretty lengthy conversation. And again he mentioned needing to come by my house to do a couple extra things to the quilting shed. We're just waiting on the weather to cool off. Then I'll probably need to hire him for some work again anyway. When that is done, I might have a quilt done for him. Just a small throw in a 1-person size- nothing too pushy or suggestive! I've started a Carpenter's Star using browns that looked like a bit of wood grain. Not sure what I'll pick for the backing.
Thanks for the good thoughts and well wishes!