I'm so glad the collie found a good home and you do need some sleep too. I'm up cause there's a herd of 4 footed creatures running rampant in my downstairs cielings and wall. At least it's not the bats I had a few days ago. Anyway, I'm hoping it's squirrels, but I'm afraid it's a bunch of extremely overweight mice. Pretty sure it's not rats.

When I started checking the papers and stuff, I didn't know where Richardson was. And, you're right, chances are, there wouldn't be anything unless something huge happened. And I did find where she registered on YT Meetups on Aug. 16, using the Wylie location. I'm guessing that is close to Dallas, too? I'm starting to go with the family emergency, too. I hope, if it is, that it's nothing serious. But that would explain everything. You must be a wreak, Patti. This is like expecting a child. Just waiting for the stork to say OK, it's time! It's too bad some kind of chain of YTer's couldn't be put together between you and Chancie(love the spelling) so you wouldn't have to drive so far. If he is as gentle and loving as Kim says, he might make the trip without any trouble. One other option, but maybe a little out of the question, is for you to fly down, rent a car, and drive back. At least, try to get someone to go with you to help drive. That would let you spend more time with Chancie to bond. I really hope you get him. He couldn't find a better forever home. OK, it is quiet now, so the creatures of the nite must have gone to sleep. Now, maybe I can get a little. Good nite, take care and I hope when I check here in the AM, I will see you have started your trek. Nite Nite.