NP, E... I like to see people do well in their sitch...
Yes, pick up on the "unusual" behaviour... be careful and do not point at it... watch if it is consistent...
When they OFFER help... certainly accept it... even the LBS can cake eat...
And him not bringing up the list... could be standard WAS behaviour... a lot of talk and then no action... broken promises... things of that nature...
still, if you are going to do the list, do it... he MIGHT actually expect it... one day... and it might help you sort through some of your feelings and point out how you can 180...