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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>First of all, drool to Maggie and Betsy, hang in there
Girls, Drool works!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>So many of our wonderful friends have taken their next
journey. We have tried to keep up, but most likely we have missed a
few. We keep everyone here in our prayers every day , asking for comfort
to us who are still here and safe journeys to those who have
left.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>On a happier note, the High Country Basset Rescue had
their Northern Colorado annual picnic last Saturday. Around 30 or 40
of us braved the rain and hail to celebrate our Bassets. It was around 50
degrees in temperature, but the warm glow of shared interests, along with the
odor of about 50 wet Bassets saved the day.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>My Siobhan is the undisputed champion in the Mike Bone
Eating contest. She devoured half of one I was holding before the others
had even received theirs. I got a different one and the contest
started. 10 seconds in, Siobhan's was gone. 20 seconds, she had
finished the leftovers of the Basset next to us. 30 seconds, the next
leftover was gone! She would have continued but I was able to finally
restrain her. Siobhan now has a beautiful blue ribbon with a gold star on
it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>There was no "tricks" contest. Janie Anne would
have won that one. Instead, she continually impressed everyone with her
climbing abilities and her "sitting ups".</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>We can't wait for next year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Like most everybody we have been voting everyday, good
luck Florida Basset Rescue.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Also, thanks to Jackie for bringing the Modern Dog
contest to everyone's attention. We found it late last year and helped
vote in Beau, a Basset puppy in January.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Drool , woofs and hugs to all.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Siobhan-- I am the champ</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Janie Anne--wait till next year</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>and Bill</FONT></DIV>
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