Cycler - Thank you so much for the update. I was glad I could help in some small way but I feel that he had things under control all along.
I know that to you it is a mixed blessing - it is always an emotional time when the little ones leave the nest but from what you have said I can tell you are very proud of him.
I can tell you from experiance though that he will be back from time to time - mine have come back many times with their hands out - lol -