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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A year ago today I started my road trip to
Daphneyland to meet Holly Noelle and bring her home. I was also bringing
home Isabella and keeping her until Sherrilyn could pick her up on the way to
her new assignment.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I had my trip all planned out and expected to get
to California on May 6th, but actually got there a day earlier. I didn't
realize that the speed limit was going to be 80mph for the majority of the
trip. I drove for 300 miles and the only person I saw was a State Trooper,
got to see him up close and personal too...LOL Thankfully in Texas
you can take an online course and the ticket disappears as long as you don't
have other moving violations. That was the first time in 40 years of
driving that I ever got a ticket.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I drove up to Daphneyland early in the morning on
May 6th and Holly Noelle immediately gave the warning that there was a stranger
on the property. She continued to give the alarm for at least 30
minutes. I wasn't sure she was ever going to be quiet long enough to get
to know me, or if my ears could stand the constant howling. My girl can
howl forever, and is very loud.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I spent 5 days at the ranch getting to know
Holly and Isabella, and about 90 other Hounds. It was a wonderful
experience, one that I will never forget. I'm hoping to get back there
again one day. I know that Dawn would love to see her Holly Noelle again
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Holly no longer yells at me, but anyone else is
fair game. Her newest game is sitting on her bed by the open window and
howling at anyone that should dare walk down her street.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>She spent the day at the spa yesterday getting
ready for her 10 day gotcha event. I could never actually pinpoint her
gotcha day...left on the 4th, met her on the 6th, left with her on the 11th, and
got home on the 13th. So we will celebrate for 10 days :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Suz</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Holly Noelle - Does that mean steak for
dinner??</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>