Thank you Jack.

I know that the dogs are a big part of who you are, and to separate yourself from something that means so much to you, is definately something that weighs on your mind. I remember reading what Ed Faron wrote in their book. When they acquired almost all of Mr. Hollingsworth's dogs and how Mr. Hollingsworth would look out at all of the empty chain spaces and how it affected him. I've thought about that many times and wondered if I too would be able to let go.

Like you said, it is a paradox not easily solved.

I'm glad you have something that you enjoy to work towards. I wish you the best in that. We should be able to have our cake and eat it too. The best thing about having a goal is achieving that goal and if you don't set the bar high enough, it really doesn't mean much. At least deep down inside it doesn't. Being self employed and having that freedom is the American dream for most. Add having a world class family of dogs to go with it....that is the icing on the cake.