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<DIV>I agree that the dog who plunged over a cliff in New Mexico in pursuit of Squirrelstans, and who was wounded in the process, would be a worthy recipient of a Puppyl Heart award--though he must join the forces first. Non-bassets are welcome in the auxiliary force. Or perhaps there is an appropriate civilian counterpart award.</DIV>
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<DIV>And in other PBF news: webmaster Dick Brewer, who has been delighting in receiving basset howliday cards (he is on the heroes list), has been cross-checking photos of holiday hounds with the PBF crew roster and the posted photographs on the PBF site. When Dick finds that he has received a photo of PBF members whose photographs are not in the crew photo section, he has been posting the new photos there. Check it out. It is not too late to send a PBF photo to the website either.</DIV>
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<DIV>Since the Pacific Basset Feet enlistment drive during the summer, new bassets have joined the Drool. You are all invited to join the Feet as well. Details may be found on our website: <A href="http://www.pacificbassetfeet.net/">http://www.pacificbassetfeet.net/</A> as well as crew ranks, photos, missions, and news of active alerts and threats.</DIV>
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<DIV>Finally, Auntie Chris Bly of Western Missouri Basset Rescue, let us know that she still has PBF notecards available to order. These would be perfect for those after holiday thank you notes. Check the PX on the website. Proceeds benefit basset rescue in Missouri.</DIV>
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<DIV>And this is the last week of the Shelter Challenge. State winners will receive $1000, and Montana is still running in first place. Type "Shelter Challenge" into your Internet web search slot. Click on the first site, and the voting page will come up. Let's bring home the bacon for Montana bassets.</DIV>
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<DIV>Semper fido, troops, and a happy holiday season to all. Bo, CIC PBF, Hawaii </DIV></div><br>
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