Both dogs are with hubby usptairs in his room or mine (Billy) and the cat just went out. I am pretty happy with my day. it was a very kind and positive one. We sent flowers. We have not heard back about it from them. The chod cd 1 is so very good. I think the cd must be ending soon. i may very well put cd 2 and sit through almost 2hours and  ahalf of loud religious chants and pujas for the chod at Tenzin Palmo's nunnery. I quite enjoy the cd tech. I hated itunes. But the stereo with ipod reception was cool (2006-2016 for us to have one).