Open mike gets to bring her dog from California...and I'll just hope we don't get in trouble..but please no one else. This is an exception because of the long distance she has to travel and she of course will assure us that the dog does not bark, poop etc. So it wil be the official watchdog...but if you live in the local area then we absolutely can't have other dogs, cats, etc. Genie, I am thrilled you will be coming...David..interested in a carpool? I know there should be others coming from Portland.. mg