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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>First off we are sending drool to all ailing hounds and
their slaves and praying that whatever they are suffering from will be better by
tomorrow (at least that is our Christmas wish).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Speedy does the commando crawl in the mornings to stretch
out from his slumber. It would have never occurred to me to train him to do it.
Just goes to show that the light bulb is dim up there. Once I move hopefully I
get more time to train him to do it on command. I can’t wait! I love his
crawl/stretch. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As for those that people that want to get rid of dogs
because of “life changes” don’t get me started again. I still
can’t forgive my co-work that told me to get rid of my two when I have
kids. It’s really sad to hear of these stories. How Karen didn’t go
off on the father who offered to take care of his son’s basset could turn
around and get rid of heim/her is beyond me. His son is out, risking his life
and thinking at least I have my dog safe at home. I probably would have chewed
him out as my patience for people is at an all time low. Chris’ story about
the lady didn’t sit well with me either but I must stop before I get
heart burn again.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Howliday cards are still coming in. I’m very surprised
to be receiving so many from So Cal this year. I feel like I should be waving
to all the bassets as I drive down the freeway through the OC on my way home
from work. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tomorrow will be a very special day for us. Not only because
it’s Christmas, but because Speedy, Rambo and I plan to go to the dog
park for the first time. Well, it will be Rambo’s first time. Speedy hasn’t
been able to go since we got Rambo because Rambo’s vaccine hasn’t
kicked in yet. But the Vet gave his the green flag and since Rambo is now neutered
I finally comfortable taking them both. I’m so excited! I’ll get to
see how he reacts to other dogs and desperately need to get him used to people.
I don’t know why but Rambo is terribly afraid of strangers and I need to
get him over. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Well my lunch break is over. Wish everyone Happy Holidays!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Book Antiqua"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua"'>Nancy Candray</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Book Antiqua"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua"'>State Board of Equalization</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Book Antiqua"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua"'>Irvine District Office</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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