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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Heart-healing drool to Gail on the loss of
Dinny. Gail, I am so glad you found a vet who would help Dinny to the
bridge. The other vet who wouldn't is a discredit to the veterinary
profession -- I'm so sorry you and Dinny had to go through that.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>And a big thank you to everyone who organized
yesterday's BROOD ramble. It was our first one -- the weather did NOT
cooperate, but we had a grand time. I was just heartbroken to see all of
that preparation be cut short by the weather. But the location was
excellent and the planning was plain to see. And the bassets needed baths
anyway -- I can honestly say I have NEVER seen bathwater that dirty! :-)
We'll be back for next year's!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One of the highlights for me was getting to meet
Charlie's Eeyore, who had been burned so badly in his house fire this
winter. What a sweetheart -- despite all of her scars and scabs she has
the loveliest temperament -- a friendly wag and a kiss for everyone. Laura
(Geoffrey, Molly, Henry, Dub-Dub, Lisa (ATB))</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>