I'm off to Germany to house sit for my friends Steve, Judi and her sister Sharon.  They are headed to Norway on a cruise and I admit to being more then a little jealous.  My good friend Stephie had done a similar trip this past year and raved about it.  Another on my long list of places to visit. They have a Jack Russel Terrier, Benson, who is such a character.  I'd heard a lot about him, and was really looking forward to spending time with him.  I've had dogs and cats my whole life, and I've really been missing a furry friend these past two years.  Life is a trade off and it just wouldn't be right to have a pet as much as I travel.  The next best thing; dog sitting.  Steve was even kind enough to loan me his car, so I was one happy camper! They live in a beautiful house in a little town called Ramstein-Miesenbach, right next to Ramstein Air Base.  I knew I was among friends when I entered the kitchen to see they had filled the wine cooler with Mt D