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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We were SO excited to read that Lily was found and
is safely home again. That's the Drool's Christmas present for this year, I
think!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We will now redirect drool to all those in need...
those who are missing two or four leggers (or three leggers, my three-legged cat
adds), those who are unwell and anyone else who needs it. Since I have been
doing some cookie-baking, Paddi and Vern are in full drool
production.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I joined this list just over a year ago, when my
dear Billy (ATB November 2007) was having many health problems. Reading the
Drool has become a much-anticipated part of my day. So -- thank you to everyone
who posts, everyone who offers such good advice on basset hounds, everyone who
rescues these wonderful dogs and everyone who cheered just as loudly as I did
when Lilly made it home.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Merry Christmas, everyone!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mary</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>and Paddi B Basset</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>and Vernon Q Basset</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>and the spirit of Billy B Basset,
ATB</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>