Clegg, I like the part that you mentioned you talked to neighbors and confirmed he has been away for some time. Excellent work. I probably would have given up when I didn't get an answer at the front door. Of course not of significance, but, I guess there is no family at home for Dale to come back to. That means he can be more "hands on" in Sierra Leone without the distraction of family issues at home. Thankfully, his home is not in snow country as that would require seasonal maintenance.
Ck.