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<DIV>The LowDownHounds of Oakrydge are sending drool to all those in need. Some
very speshul drool for the amazing Miss Twinkle Toes and her foster Moms.
Congratulations on her first solo flight and earning her wings. We will all be
anxiously waiting to hear how her surgery goes and wish her a long and happy
life. </DIV>
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<DIV>I think I may have an OEBE candidate here. Miss Bobbie Sue has decided
that it's great fun to raid the outside trash cans and distribute the contents
all over the yard. Landscaping? Bless her dear sweet little heart, she's
even willing to retrieve and drag it into the house to show
me the "prize" reward from her efforts. The latest being one of
those fly catcher bags full of dead frozen flies. The smell was awful! Now we
are tying the lids on the trash cans with baler twin. Yesterday she tipped
two over and was desperately trying to get the lid off when I caught her in the
act. I got that "WHO ME?" look that bassets do best. Trash cans were hauled away
yesterday to be taken to the dump. She looked so disappointed when I let her out
this morning!</DIV>
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<DIV>Like Donna, I have tons of allergies. The Rainbow makes it
possible for me to have all these bassets. Without it I know that I
would have alot more problems with my alleriges. Emptying the water bowl can
be a messy job especially during the mud season when there's
sludge in it . The biggest holdback (for me) was the price but
I decided to go for it after borrowing my son's demo
machine. I've not regretted my decision. I had a brand new Hoover Wind Tunnel
self propelled bagless that I bought after doing much research. We had brand new
carpeting less than two months old in our new home and I had been
religiously vacuuming all 2000 plus square feet once a week. I could not believe
the amount of dirt I got out of the living room carpet with the Rainbow! You can
also get a carpet cleaning system for it. It costs extra but it does a wonderful
job. I also use it as an air cleaner. I set it up in my bedroom and turn it
on low and let it run all day. No more stuffed up head in the morning. I
should never need another vacuum because these things last forever. My
mother had one that was more than 20 years old that still did a good
job. If I were going to replace it, I'd get another Rainbow. I am not
affiliated with the company. </DIV>
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<DIV>You can show a dog in veteran's class that is 7 years or older. My
veterans that were show dogs when they were younger just love it. They go
out there and strut their stuff like there's no tomorrow. They definitely enjoy
being in the ring again. It's fun to show a veteran. There's no pressure there.
They get to go to a show and be in the ring again. </DIV>
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<DIV>Jacqie Marvich</DIV>
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