<table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' ><tr><td valign='top' style='font: inherit;'><P><BR><BR>I don't know about ALL bassets, but I love babies. On our walk last night, we saw 3 babies in strollers. Of course, I wanted to greet each and everyone pawsonally with a kiss, but mom wouldn't let me.</P>
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<P>My own little buddy, Nicholas, is now 4. He was just 3 mos. old when I was adopted here at OEBE International Headquarters. He grew up napping with me and we love each other totally. I am still quite a bit heavier than he is, so I try to be gentle with him. </P>
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<P>I have to report that the cherries this year are most excellent! At the beach house I was nabbed standing on the kitchen table eatng from the big bowl of cherries left there (for me, no doubt).</P>
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<P>Drool to all those in need.</P>
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<P>Roland</P>
<P>Duke of Ears</P></td></tr></table><br>