Thanks both of you...I'm passing all info on! Out on my walk tonight I also saw a iron gate that had a privacy shade made out of that skinny bamboo strips...that might be a plan also. I know my friend won't let the cats out but he's afraid of visitors...they gravitate to balconies just to check out the view. I'm going to also suggest he put a sign on the screen door....please close!! Kuhio...your Pepper looks like my Beanie's twin...only Beanie has green eyes. Thanks again! Patty