It really isn't the first time, he's been in and out except it hasn't been consistent. I think the last time was when he left for his bear hunting weekend which was Labor Day. I gave him some goodbye treats and a card and big hug and a kiss good bye. He even had to stop at the house bright and early before he left on his trip to get a Credit Card and came into my room and gave me another hug and kiss goodbye. He was starting to come out then, but last week was really the first time since that time. So it's been every few weeks, actually.
