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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Before opening vol. 90, Issue 8, I said a little prayer
asking that there would be no sorrow in it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Alas, poor Cherry had to make her Journey.
Heartfelt condolences have been sent.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Our wish for this Christmas is that the gates to
the Bridge be closed for at least one day.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Like everyone here, the Daily Drool is Family to
us. We thank everyone for everything they have done for our wonderful
Bassets this past year.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Although tears flow too many times, reading the Drool is
a connect with fellow Basset lovers whom, I believe, are special.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>2009 was wonderful here. We were able to foster 2
hounds during the year and best of all, our 3rd foster, Siobhan, is now a
permanent member of our little "family". Indeed, we are
Blessed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Thank you for Basil's newsletter and we wish him
comfort. There are too many to name, but Pierre was special to us,
Godspeed, Little One. Piper, you and King Bob, hang in there. Miss
Penny and Miss Polly take care of each other and your Mom.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>So our Christmas Wish is good health, long lives and
homes for all of the homeless Bassets,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Merry Christmas, Merry, Merry Christmas to
All.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Jingle woofs,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Janie Anne (Colorado Mt Basset), Siobhan (me too) and
Bill</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Gotta' say "Merry Christmas" to Morse too!</FONT></DIV>
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