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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Way too many Bassets are ailing or have gone
to the Bridge. Please know we're praying & sending heart healing drool
to those in need. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This has been a too-challenging year emotionally,
physically and financially for a lot of people & hounds. Wishing
everyone a peaceful Holiday season & hopefully a much better New
Year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Kathleen & Maestro</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fezziwig the Cavalier</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Victoria the Kitty (It's my 22nd
Christmas! I was Christmas kitten 1987!)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(w/Henry Wadsworth & Bentley Basset
ATB)</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>