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<DIV>Don't forget to put the BROOD Ramble on your social calendar. May 30th in Thurmont, MD (between Frederick, MD and Gettysburg, PA) at Fido's Friend. Pre-register at <A href="http://www.brood-va.org/broodforms/preregister.htm">http://www.brood-va.org/broodforms/preregister.htm</A> We are looking for vendors or sponsors for the Ramble, so if you are interested or know someone who might be, please see <A href="http://www.brood-va.org/ramble/2009ramblesponsorvendor.pdf">http://www.brood-va.org/ramble/2009ramblesponsorvendor.pdf</A> The theme is Tour de Basset, complete with yellow bandanas for all bassets that cross the finish line of the Ramble walk. There will be fun contests (most freckles, longest ear, best kisser, etc.), shopping, food, AND two famous authors: Tom Schreck and Frank Monahan with Stanley and Norman, signing books. And we can't forget our plethora of raffle baskets and our awesome auction. So sign up today!&nbs
p; For more info, go to <A href="http://www.brood-va.org/ramble/rambleinfo.htm">http://www.brood-va.org/ramble/rambleinfo.htm</A></DIV>
<DIV>Liz Kielley</DIV>
<DIV>BROOD Ramble Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>mom to Ma Barker, Dulcie, Filbert and Daisy-Kay and foster mom to Doc</DIV></BODY></HTML>