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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Today, August 17th, is my little Sweetheart, Janie
Anne's 9th Birthday!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>We found (saved) each other almost 5 1/2 years
ago.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Everyone says that their Basset is the best, sweetest
Basset in the World. I'm sure that is true to them, likewise, it is true
in our case.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Since I am retired, I am able to spend 24/7 with my
little Girl. She and I have been separated maybe 6 or 7 days in that
entire time. I plan my days around her needs, she goes everywhere with
me. I know that may sound a little crazy, but she, and for the last almost
2 years, Siobhan, are my entire family. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>I guess it could be called a symbiotic relationship
between the 3 of us. I provide for their needs and they return everything
I give them 100 fold.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>My World has become their World and I wouldn't
change a thing.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>I took Janie to Dr, Jeri yesterday for her semiannual
check-up. Janie has lost 2.4 pounds in the last 6 months and is
in great health. She got a couple of shots, toebones clipped, and the
dreaded anal gland expression.</FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>So today we're all ready for the traditional McD double
cheeseburgers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>We want everyone to had a great "Janie Anne
Day"!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Their picture graces the DD calendar on May
12.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>As always, we send our prayers and drool to all who have
suffered a loss or are hurting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Birthday Woofs,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Bill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Janie Anne (when can I become a Princess?)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Siobhan (you already act like one, just
kidding!)</FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>