I think that quite a bit of the decision depends on whether you live alone. I do, and Hysson (still in remission, BTW) has been a wonderful buddy for me. I got my international travel bug satisfied the first two years after I retired, and not long after that I got that famous call from my daughter--"Mom, I have a puppy for you!"


Edited by OregonMouse (04/24/13 01:16 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey