snodderly: I got what you meant - probably should've started a new paragraph when I was trying to point out that I didn't see the TV as a sign of anything hopeful either.

I'm not putting down money either way on whether or not H will set a date. He may try to step up to the plate or he may continue to avoid. I could see him doing either.

And you're right about him being a ping pong ball bouncing all over the place. Not just with the D - he's constantly changing plans lately. He's always been very decisive.