<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Our hearts go out to Leslie Ames (in Montana) for the loss of her Gussie. Since we've just been thru the same experience</div><div>with our Raymond, we certainly know what she's going thru now. Leslie - your in our thoughts! You've suffered another loss</div><div>last summer with the loss of your Argus. And still, Leslie continues her rescue work with Montana Basset Rescue. We're</div><div>lucky to know someone like you, Leslie - and you were kind to mention our Chris Bly in your email - letting everyone know</div><div>what a devoted basset rescue person she is. Good luck with your fund raiser! Beryl & Richard</div></div></body></html>