@ Wagtail, Tiz explaination is correct.
@DJB, in hindsight...not having full closure was easier but I'm glad it happened when it happened because I was already over it and it only took me out again for another day. I'm keeping it moving as I was before this came to light.
I intend to be a lot more cautious next time around and take things very slowly AND listen to my gut instinct...especially this...OH and MY DOG, he always growled at him when he came over and he never ever growls at anyone!!!!