Oh, I am always in favor of having multiple companions in bed..:stirpot:....Nothing better than having a good scratch...After all, I bet all our ancient ancestors never worried about a few bugs and the occasional flea ridden dog to keep themselves warm at night...Trouble these days, is people have this idea of being super clean and sterile is better for their well being...That's why there are so many health problems rife in the community...

Go outside and roll in the dirt with the dogs and encourage your kids to do the same...Toughen up the immune system a bit and share a few germs around...Hell, I was brought up with my weekly bath in the laundry trough after mum had washed all the clothes every Saturday morning...Never killed me...Hard to escape Jeannie's eagle eye these days though, as she counts the jocks and socks each washing day and gives me hell if any are missing...I'm great to be around on a 40C day though..

Modern living ?? Bah, bunch of wimps....

Bob..VK3ZL..