Pierre Jr. will nibble on me when I massage him and/or rub his belly. I didn't think much of it, and I have grown accustomed to it. I feel like Jane Goodall in a primate grooming session.<div><br></div><div>Thanks to all who are sending Howliday cards to my Vet and the Nursing Home, and even some to me, a delightful surprise. I had the herd at the Vet today for anals and pedicures, and I was looking around at the cards hanging. I saw Sandi Graham's card, not realizing, at first, that it was a drooler's card, and I said to reception, "I didn't know there was another patient with this many bassets (and pointers, ooh la la and beagles), except of course for Susan". The receptionist came out, looked at the card, looked up the name, but couldn't find it in the data bank. Another receptionist commented that some people, even if they aren't current still like to send cards, and that was that, UNTIL, I spotted the card from Snoopy, Lulu and Gracie, and then the light bulb went on in my not so bright brain. I knew I had asked the Vet to be on the Hero's list, but I was not sure if the request was granted. I know Amanda was having email problems, and I didn't want to add to the confusion, so I didn't pursue the notion. BTW, thank you Amanda, and thank you to all those who did send cards which include to date Harrison B. Hound (love the heart shape mark on your side), the Chase Family, Albee, the King George family. I have another app't on Monday, and I can't wait to see what else goes on the wall.</div>
<div><br></div><div>When I wrapped up the Vet visit, I came home to a phone message from Anita at the Nursing Home. She was totally confused and shocked but delighted to be getting all these basset cards. Of course she suspected I was the point of origin because of Pierre, and she now calls herself "The Queen Of Bassets". She is proudly hanging them in the ward, and not only staff, but residents, as well, are truly enjoying them. I will be there tomorrow, and I am bringing the ward a daily drool calendar, which is fabulous. Thank you Laura and the elves, you done great!</div>
<div><br></div><div>I hope to be back on the card list next year. This was such a topsy turvy year for me, and I can only hope for more even days ahead. Nigel is finally out of his cone, he is done with oral meds, and he will be down to 1 drop and 1 ointment from 3 drops and 1 ointment by Tuesday. He continues with those meds until his recheck exam which is early January, his pathology is benign, so things are looking up for him.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Healing drool to all and need and sincere condolences as well for those suffering from a loss.</div><div><br></div><div>Jackie and the herd</div>