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<DIV>First off, many thanks to Ellie for the wonderful efforts on the calendars
this year. They are just beautiful. I just love them, as do the
people I gave them too.</DIV>
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<DIV>Now for the drool needed. It is going out to Nancy, who had her eye
removed. Glad she is doing better. It is also going out to the Paris
Princesses that they feel better soon, and will be able to enjoy all the
Christmas treats that are waiting for them. It is also going out to Oliver
who is all full of gas. Hope he passes it and feels better. It is
also going out to the Oliver that hurt his back. I know how that is, as my
Charlie had back problems, too. Rest and pain meds did help him do better,
but it never went fully away. Also, it is going out for poor Madder that
she will start feeling better soon. Will surely give Ben extra treats to
help him make all the drool necessary to help all these ailing hounds and any
others out there needing it. </DIV>
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<DIV>Hope that Dawn weathers all the rain and bad stuff going on in
California. Hope that things improve there for her and all the others who
are being drenched there.</DIV>
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<DIV>Douglas and Ben </DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>