Thank you all so much for the great advice and support. I was able to pet him for quite a while this evening .... and although he hissed alot, he closed his eyes for a while ... just couldn't resist that good loving! hehe .... I am very optimistic about this little guy, just nervous since this is my first feral!

No, I don't plan to keep this one .... he is just a foster .... hope I will be able to give him up if and when I get him ready!