Thanks for your welcomes. Green dog was a designation given me in a Chinese astrology reading (my only incursion into the realm of Chinese astrology), I have no idea why but I accept it, it seems a friendly and not ostentatious title. My own dog is my Teacher, eats when hungry, sleeps when tired, is always interested in everything, completely present at all times, responsive and loving, strong and intelligent, dignified, playful when the opportunity comes along, fierce when necessary, delights in everything, knows how to be perfectly still. I have a long way to go to such mastery of Life...maybe that's why the green dog designation; still green.