Bessy,
It was convenient to have help, especially since both the Wife and the Dog enjoy it. The house is also only about 3 miles, straight line distance, away which makes it an easy decision.
Thanks Old Man, You're now over the hill.
Yes, Sparkey is a Jack Russell Terror. He is used to going coyote hunting and cruising whenever we go. He has been really P'OD that I've left the house three times on the scooter without him. Sunday morning he overturned the trash can in the kitchen and spread it around after I'd left. He hasn't had a temper tantrum like that in a long time.