Ya got that right, Sorcha, the soft muzzle, a scratch behind the ears, gaze into those big brown eyes and a big hug around the neck..all the donkeys I ever knew were very kindl and didn't know anything about crop circles or Orillians...btw are they any relation to Mork, the Orkian? I don't recall Mork ever saying anything about outdoor potties with dummies inside though...maybe just a coincidence...