Thanks for the comments..
I had fussed with him soo much to "leave it", the hat, ON, trying not to get TOO exasperated(wrong time of day I believe), he just finally sighed, put his head down, and just went "on strike". So, when life gives you lemons? You make lemonade eh?
I had hoped to start a thread!??? Come on everyone...or am I missing the official card thread?