You are so right Nonie. It will be so worth it once we get there and thanks I do feel better now. We think of Giovanni or Giovanna every night. We definitely are going to rescue a greyhound. Do you think he or she can learn their new name over time? Is it okay to change their name or will that hurt the animals personality? It's because of all the new things we are going to experience, golf cart, Giovanni, furnishing the villa, tennis, bowling, softball, the squares, the pools, etc. only makes it harder to wait. I guess in the end it will make us appreciate our life that much more and keep me out of the "Where have all the buffalo's gone" threads where you can get into some deep trouble. Thanks again Nonie for your boost of confidence. So nice to have you as friend.