@PUNKEY,
Thanks - yeah I was not so much disappointed. I told the kids we need to wait and see if the dog is a good fit. I did spend a good amount of time with them on the phone prior to going up there the next day. Asking as much details about the dog and the whole process so there would be no confusion. The woman put me on hold to check to see if the dog was available and would be at the shelter and we discussed the whole process and my situation and the dog's.
So it appeared very clear. As I had said though I didn't have my heart set because I knew I get there and the dog didn't seem as they described so I told the kids we really need to wait to see how he is.
So fortunately at least I was disappointed in that respect - I am happy he has a good home.
I was just PO'd as it was Father's Day and we ended up being split apart so half to go make the drive to see the dog and the other to a different obligation. As their hours were very limited on Sunday I left the house even before they were open. In hindsight yes I should have called on the road but the woman on the phone was so confident of the situation I didn't question it.