Oh libster can totally understand that! I lost a dog that was the love of my life, hubby got another one that thought I would dearly love, not happening in this house. She is his totally but she hates being inside. I'd had enough and not going there again, but I really do know that feeling all to well. HMMMM NC never been there, you don't know how tempting that sounds. Would absolutely love to show up on your doorstep and say "surprise" I'm here!! Wish my hubby would just retire and get it over with but at 63 he's got a little to go, oh yeah I married a younger man since I'm 67....but it works!