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<div>Melba, really, Elder Clara ia okay, I need to get back to my perch, I heard the bell, I have hounds waiting--I promise not to eat any more cabbage. Yes Melba, I now understand that 3 heads is waaaaaayyyyyyy too much, my goodness, I thought my tailpipe would explode--burned the fur clean off back there, who knew cabbage and corned beef would cause such a roar----now I will go back and lay down, drink plenty of water, and yes Melba, soft chicken and noodles--yes Maam---and ohhhhhh--the infirmary is full eh?? I guess I was not the only hound that enjoyed the special food of the green---now off I go, back to the perch, I have to get back to work!!!</div>
<div>My goodness, Elder Clara is glad to see the perch---wait--my perch is full. Hmmmmmmm-----</div>
<div>Okay boys, rise and shine---Mark, Maynard----yes I know you have been waiting but sometimes things happen and besides, we are in no hurry here at the bridge----</div>
<div>Mark. Yes take a good stretch--haul it off my perch, lets get a look at you--oh--very nice, I can tell by the wag of the tail you are feeling spry!!!! Now wait right there, we will get you settled. We have a very nice star on Collar Court--yes Mark 1033 Collar Court. Pawfect!!!!</div>
<div>Now Maynard. Hmmmm. Maynard, hold down the racket, Clara has issues----</div>
<div>I understand you were a forever foster eh?? Loved Jo with all you heart----Listened for years and gave advice on those waddles----well you will have a blast here at the bridge, and I have a wonderful spot for you, a nice cloud---6122 Rescue Road. I think you will fit in so well there--so many other rescue dogs just waiting----</div>
<div>Excuse me---hold your snooter--little gas bomb there, wow, who would of thought cabbage was so violent!!!!</div>
<div>Let me get on the speaker---</div>
<div>Buddy and Fred--come to the gate please!!!</div>
<div>Ahhh---there you are.</div>
<div>Fred, would you please escort Mark to his new star, introduce him to everyone!!! Thank you Fred, off they go!!!</div>
<div>Buddy, meet Maynard. Yes the two of you will be fast friends, lots of Michigan gossip to catch up on--please make him at home and show him all we have here at the bridge. </div>
<div>What--this is different, no ride in the buggie?? Now boys, look at your toebones--you can run like the wind, play to your hearts content--you are young and feeling so very good now, and we have so many things to do---Fred and Buddy will show you both the way, and everyone will be so happy to know you are here and oh so healthy!!!</div>
<div>Now--off you go!!! Look at them run, tails in the air, why it brings a smile to the snooter!!!</div>
<div>Hey--no cabbage guys---they are making a stop at the Big Bone Buffet-ahhhhhhh things at the bridge are so good!!!</div>
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<div>Mark and Maynard have arrived. It is time to close the gates---but remember--Dont Stop Believing!!</div>
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<div>And now the cellar phone is ringing---</div>
<div>Yes Melba--Elder Clara is on the perch---we know how you worry about us all------<br>
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<div>Debbie Winchester <br>
Official Food Slave and Drool Mop Queen to <br>
PW, OEBE Elder Clara, <br>
OEBE Brudder Elwood, Instigator of Evil Deeds<br>
Elder Sister Daisy, Brudder Jake</div>
<div> Sister Bessie, The Younger</div>
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