This is so funny pat, I was just admiring your dogs on photo. I even wrote a comment about the passions in your life. When I think of travelling with my kids we have fun but there's always bickering and complaining about who gets what air mattress, mosquitos, no TV, stuff like that. The only thing my dog complains about is when I don't pay enough attention to him. He could care less about Play Station. Your steer story notwithstanding, I bet you had fun with the fab four gazing at the desert stars that night.
Oh, and your tale gives new meaning to the phrase - s h i t happens!