Debbie, thank you so much for your loving channelling of dear Clara on the gate for the last several years. I know I really appreciated hearing that my dog-in-law Schooner had passed by the basset gate on his way to wherever it is retrievers go. And I've really enjoyed thinking about all the special hounds -- that is, all of them! -- enjoying themselves in good health. I loved hearing of Clara's exploits while she was with us here, and I loved it just as much when she had gone beyond.<div>
<br></div><div>You have just been heroic, Debbie, in keeping track of all the hounds and their heartbroken people. Thank you so much.</div><div><br></div><div>Mary, & Billy B Basset ATB and no doubt sidling up to Clara now she isn't so busy,</div>
<div>& Vernon Q Basset</div><div>& Paddi B Basset</div><div><br></div><div>p.s. Vernon Q always has belly button lint. Billy didn't. Paddi doesn't either.</div>