It's easier than you think, the pollen can survive many days. Scenario, you wear a smock in your garden and it has been days in between. A stoner is, as a stoner does! lol
Don't be so sure those whom are supposed to be "professional" are not different than the pollen chuckers anywhere, the corners are cut for a reason. Just saying, it surprises me when I hear some of the "professionals" techniques. It's no wonder strains turn out like they do. Degenerating to field hemp is all because of the male selection, leave it to the fellas to spoil all the fun! hahahhah
At the end of the day shit happens, sounds like he is cool anyway and as always a friend with weed is a friend indeed.
Your nice to talk to, I am not trying to prove anything just friendly knowledge. A lot of folks around here just a drippin' with piss and vinegar lol