I just called the guy yesterday to find out what kind of progress he's making and he said he ran into some problems and that he's going to try again soon.
It kind of sounds like he's blowing me off
Rabbi..Assumeing you dont live far,drop by and see him...People are less likely to lie to you about whats not been tried cause they will let eyes wonder,figet or find a way to be distracted then ya know..If he takes you out back and says "heres the prob and shows you well.....