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<DIV>Well you can tell it was a nice day here in Milwaukee. Went out for a
short errand, and cam home and let Charlie and Ben out. Sun was shining
and temps were in the 40's. Well, you guessed it. Brought him in and
started to do something and 15 minutes my dear Charlie, 13 1/2 years old, came
to me and started to whine and look at me and do his little shake routine for
another trip outside. As you know, I can barely walk, but that didn't
Charlie. You all know how bassets can persevere in something
they want. So I stopped working, got my cane and took him for a
walk. He came in the house and looked so satisfied with himself, crawled
onto the couch and took a nap. I just cannot not give into the look from him,
especially not knowing how much longer he will be with
me. Drool to all in need.</DIV>
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<DIV>DDropp, truly a slave to Charlie</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>