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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>First off, Paddi and Vernon want everyone to know
that they continue to drool on demand (or whenever) for all those who are sick,
injured or mourning the passing of anyone, two, three or four-legged. (We have a
three-legged cat so V&P are aware that legs are not always attached in even
numbers.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>They would also like everyone to know that leather
couches are extremely acceptable. We bought leather furniture (couch, love seat,
armchair, ottoman) four years ago and it has all been extensively basset tested.
I think you'd say it was mid-grade -- we got it from Ikea. It has a slightly
pebbly finish, rather than being really smooth. We clean it with a micro-fibre
cloth and warm water, and the hounds sleep on it all the time. I cannot imagine
having a cloth-covered sofa with a basset, personally -- when we did, Paddi B
was still a puppy and she wasn't allowed on furtniture. (I know, I have
apologized.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We've been having lots of fun lately with a
visiting beagle friend. This has been a blast for Paddi and Vernon -- he's been
over a couple of times and together they do the hound 500 all over the back
yard. Funny, they'd met the same dog on the beach (he's a friend's) and not
liked him much, but that was when everyone was on leashes. Here he is apparently
very welcome. I gotta say, though, I don't know how you folks with more than two
dogs survive making dinner. I have now made pizza with three dogs underfoot. My
goodness. With two counter-cruiisers and a faster-than-light darter it's a
wonder we got anything.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hope all are getting spring weather (except of
course those of you who are in Africa and Australia and similar places -- I hoe
you're having pleasant autumn weather, whatever it is for you!)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Drool from Paddi B, and Vernon Q,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>and greetings from Mary</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>