Diane and Michael kept in contact with us while we were en route. They met us when we arrived, and were very friendly and welcoming. They have a darling, rambunctious puppy, and she greeted us enthusiastically. Diane showed us the space, and emphasized that we were welcome to breakfast food and coffee and tea "day and night". They were sweet about our own dog (grown) who had abandonment issues (we left her in their backyard to spare her a haul in the car one day) and tipped over a trash can, and apparently growled at Michael when he went to clean it up. He was soooooo sweet: "I thought I would just give her space". Very endearing.