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<DIV>I am behind again in my drools. Friday I retired after 39 years at
Share, and that was quite stressful, despite being given a fantastic retirement
party by the company. The the next day, I went into the hospital with
diverticulitis, and got home today. </DIV>
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<DIV>We have had a leather couch in the family room for many years with 3 dogs,
and it looks almost as good as the day we got it. The dogs sat on it all
the time. Ben also has his own personal leather recliner, that outside of
needing to be cleaned every once in a while shows no scratches. The
upkeep is so much easier than cloth. </DIV>
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<DIV>Regarding people and their dogs and Ben. I really do not have problem
with them. I say Ben hates dogs, and they keep theirs close. Most
times I just cross the street. Those that know Ben will at times cross the
street before I do, knowing how Ben is. </DIV>
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<DIV>Lastly, drool is going out to Emily, Elsinore and all others that are in
need of it. Ben will be working extra to make all the drool needed.
I and Ben are also sending some of Milwaukee's cooling drool(it is only in the
60's here) to all the houndies and rescues that are in the midst of that
terrible heat wave out west. Hope all the humans and hounds are save and
staying cool until it cools out there.</DIV>
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<DIV>Douglas and Ben</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>