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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Everyone</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm here, so sick with depression, and a lot says
to me that Canadian winter is part to blame so it was a bless to see Robina's
beach bassets. Xaxa would love it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On a lighter note, I send my HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Kahuna. I have a flair for his droopy eyes, he is so adorable. Kahuna, hope you
have a nice steak and lots of belly rubs from momma. Those are the things that
are worthy in this life. Good food and the love of the ones around who love we
in return.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Synthia, I'm so very sorry for the passage of Baja,
may he rest in peace in Saint Bernard heaven or even better, dog heaven and may
the great energy of the universe give you strength to keep doing what you
do.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I was so happy to receive a mail from the owner of
Maple, the Russian Basset whose only fault is being a basset, who has 3 families
wanting to adopt her! This really fills my heart with joy. One more basset saved
from those who do not understand them. Kudos to Laurie for having created
our Canadian Basset Rescue Network</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Drool and love to all you those who might need from
my beloved Xaxa and Violeta who are helping to nurse me back to
life.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Love</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Virginia, Xaxa and Violeta (and the wonderful dad
Helio)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>"I'm truly convinced, by faith and experience
that living on this earth is not a trial but a pastime. If we live simply and
wisely. Simplify, simplify."<BR>- Thoreau </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>