thanks a lot to the both of you. i am new to BP's but i have tried to learn as much as possible before i got one and am continuing to learn to keep my BP happy and healthy. i am also very new to this site but i plane to stick around for a long time. im happy i can travel with him cuz i really would have hated giving him up. vinnimac thank you for your service and ur help! my brother did 6 yrs in the navy.