Buenos Dias Butterfly, Thanks for the kind words. I'm actually sorry that I won't be coming right away. I was looking forward to going riding and to the beach before the summer heat really sets in. Oh well. I really wish that we could have come down as a 'family' meaning my dogs too, but it's just not feasible.

Good luck with the thailand issue; I hope it turns out okay for you; and if it doesn't maybe we'll meet in qatar one day, who knows. :)