Sounds like you guys are going to have a blast! I was just thinking of some way that some of you could brings the "kids" and still participate in some other activities. At my kennel, we have a lot of "day boarders" that provide comfortable accomodations and exercise for the dogs of working parents or vacationers and daytrippers. Since your trip is months away, perhpas someone in the area could research and visit some local kennels that offer day boarding? It usually is not too expensive. We charge 10.00 a day. You have plenty of time to make a reservation! That way, for one afternoon and perhaps an evening (most kennels provide for evening departures) you guys could go to the cat sanctuary, have a dinner or such. Just a thought!

[ December 03, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]