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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Ive been off drool for quite a few months dealing
with crazy health issues, chemo, a broken foot, hubby's knee surgery and two
basset boys to the bridge. I want this year to be over!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>On the bright side, we've adopted Brody from
Suncoast Basset Rescue. He's an adolescent. 'Nuff said. We
live out in the country and after we'd had him for just a week, he bolted.
I was hysterical. We wandered the wilderness on foot, in the car, and on
our Segways in the great dark of night. I even took Maggie out thinking he
might hit her trail and bring himself back. All we got from that was a
lecture from a very large Doberman who indicated loudly that we should be home
in bed. My husband found him at 10 am the next morning trotting down the
road about three miles from home. Ever since then it has been a battle of
wits trying to keep this guy safe. He breaks or digs out pretty much at
will. I've now put another $400 into my fence and he's slowed down a
bit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Brody is one big gorgeous hunk of hound. He
has the biggest feet I've ever seen on a basset and apparently they make
excellent shovels. I've given up trying to keep the dirt controlled that
he brings in. If he were a person I'd swear he was smoking dope.
Just needs some sunglasses for that ultra cool look. He hates cats and
that has been the issue. We have ferral cats all over the place
here. He's very laid back and condescending towards us. We got him
as a playmate for Maggie who is still young. That part has been a smashing
success except for the part where he puts her whole head in his mouth. He
gets it and treats her well. He has more stamina and she sets the
timeline. Whoever had him spoiled him rotten. He just
hopped up on the bed (none of the other bassets can manage this feat) and
settled into our bed and our hearts. He waits for us to put him
down....no jumping allowed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>There have been dire threats made regarding his
life expectancy by my husband, but I firmly believe that within the next year he
will be a super terrific dog. Heaven knows he's smart! He is winning
this battle of brains....so far. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Greetings to all, drool where it's needed (Brodster
is copious). Only Brody wears a collar here....for obvious
reasons!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Marcia and the Beach
Bassets</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>