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Re: [boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

Posted by Animals at 3:24 PM 0 comments

So? It was still a beautiful story and a good reminder we ALL need to make arrangements for our fur babies as we would our two legged babies.

My boarding kennel has contact information for my dogs' breeders who have agreed if something happens to me and my family can't take care of my kids, they will take them and place them in good homes. My will has left those instructions and some money goes with them to defray costs. Same with my horse, but there the barn owner will care for him in exchange for my horse trailer.

Like I have and thr soldier in the story, have you made arrangements?

LisaW

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Subject: RE: [boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

Please read the following:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/marines.asp This email is
false..read the entire piece at snopes. This "tale" has been making the
rounds for a long time..and it is not true. The ACLU has never filed a suit
to end prayer in the military.

From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Lorraine Michelle
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:33 PM
To: aunt carol; aunt mickie; butch argenti; Brian From CERT; Donna Manley;
Adam D. Levy; aunt mickie; cowboyup72088@yahoo.com; davidellie@optimum.net;
adga@adga.org; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h;
CEngagement@timberland.com; custserv@oldnavy.com; Black, K (LABOR);
bcudney@optonline.net; 8452838500@mms.att.net; deb122764@yahoo.com;
dstarks@medanswering.com; ashleylynnx20@gmail.com; David Giannascoli;
bxrgrl; Tegtmeier, Catherine; BoxerMailingList@yahoogroups.com; Dawn Wright;
dsmsgray@aol.com; maier909; Craig Powell; Blondeblz@aol.com; Cynthia Dyer;
Cathy; Rebecca King; annettehake@yahoo.com; athinalev@optonline.net; Adam
Hade; 3033858543s63226829@anon.oodle.com; aarynpolzer@yahoo.com; conley jr.
lewis; arc0330ki@yahoo.com; anna tafressi; Barbara Burgess; Christine
Argenti; chess club at netherwoods; Amy Judson; farm goats;
energyofreiki@gmail.com; AUNT LINDA; ambrosini.jennifer ;
billw7670@yahoo.com; blenny; boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com; britmom168;
b47brian@frontier.com; bxf@yahoogroups.com; erica@hvc.rr.com; carol.3900 ;
DQ; benson4846; erica darmstadt; blkndvudu@aol.com; Brian Ogle;
ag538746@yahoo.com; barnfly341@aol.com; Daisy; EcoMomTeam;
artgal65@frontier.com; BABINT@nationwide.com; Dennis Skalla; Barry Koffler;
alterationsbyemily@yahoo.com; ChristineKelsey feed bags; Deborah Lejeune;
community@searshc.com; darryl.lafferty@arc-dc.org;
corpapprovals@crownawards.com; deanne3010@yahoo.com;
char.l.esr.ob.e.r.tha.rdisons@gmail.com; dwys4@yahoo.com;
ctegtmeier@co.dutchess.ny.us
Subject: [boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND
TELLS A STORY

Thank you,
Lorraine Buccellato

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"jlssoko@optonline.net <mailto:jlssoko%40optonline.net> "
<jlssoko@optonline.net <mailto:jlssoko%40optonline.net> >; Kim
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<lorrainemichelle78@yahoo.com <mailto:lorrainemichelle78%40yahoo.com> >;
Lynn Fleming <lynnhaven@hvc.rr.com <mailto:lynnhaven%40hvc.rr.com> >;
Margaret Dunn <mwd25@cornell.edu <mailto:mwd25%40cornell.edu> >; Patricia
Zolnik <pjzolnik@yahoo.com <mailto:pjzolnik%40yahoo.com> >; christel
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<mailto:dsd1211%40optonline.net> >; di <ladydi05@optonline.net
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<mailto:cloudmom55%40yahoo.com> >; Ireen <Deckersmiss@aol.com
<mailto:Deckersmiss%40aol.com> >; Jade Craven <PBKIDD@aol.com
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Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:41 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

If you have seen these before, it is still worth another viewing.....

These are some pictures!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE READ TO THE END. IT'S WORTH IT.

This should touch your heart!

Amazing...

----------------------------------------------------------
Prayer request
ACLU has filed a suit to end prayer from the military completely. They're
making great progress. The Navy Chaplains can no longer mention Jesus' name
in prayer thanks to the ACLU and others.

I'm not breaking this one.

If I get it a 1000 times, I'll forward it a 1000 times!
Let us pray...

Prayer chain for our Military... Don't break it!

Pray for our soldiers, Don't break it!
Please send this on after a short prayer.

'Lord hold our troops in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us
Bless them & their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our
time of need. In Jesus name,
.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a
prayer for our troops around the world.
There is nothing attached. Just send this to people in your address book. Do
not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier,
Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best
one.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR PASSING IT ON!

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[boxer lovers] Upcoming Events at it's a dog's world - York, Maine

Posted by Animals at 10:18 AM 0 comments

it's a dog's world Up Coming Events:
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Saturday, June 9 @ 11am - 12:30pm

Scent Work Mini Series - 4wks, 2hours/wk
Saturday, June 16 @ 1:00pm

Scent Work NW1 Mock Trial
Sunday, June 24 from 9am - 12:pm

Scent Work NW2 Mock Trial
Sunday, June 24 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Scent Work Sniff Thru - Birch
Saturday, July 21
Odor Only: 9am - 10am
Odor Paired w/ Food: 10am - 11am

Canine Trigger Point & Stretching Clinic
with Lee Gregory, DVM
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Saturday, August 11 from 9am - 12noon

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RE: [boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

Posted by Animals at 6:40 AM 0 comments

Please read the following:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/marines.asp This email is
false..read the entire piece at snopes. This "tale" has been making the
rounds for a long time..and it is not true. The ACLU has never filed a suit
to end prayer in the military.

From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Lorraine Michelle
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:33 PM
To: aunt carol; aunt mickie; butch argenti; Brian From CERT; Donna Manley;
Adam D. Levy; aunt mickie; cowboyup72088@yahoo.com; davidellie@optimum.net;
adga@adga.org; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h; 4h;
CEngagement@timberland.com; custserv@oldnavy.com; Black, K (LABOR);
bcudney@optonline.net; 8452838500@mms.att.net; deb122764@yahoo.com;
dstarks@medanswering.com; ashleylynnx20@gmail.com; David Giannascoli;
bxrgrl; Tegtmeier, Catherine; BoxerMailingList@yahoogroups.com; Dawn Wright;
dsmsgray@aol.com; maier909; Craig Powell; Blondeblz@aol.com; Cynthia Dyer;
Cathy; Rebecca King; annettehake@yahoo.com; athinalev@optonline.net; Adam
Hade; 3033858543s63226829@anon.oodle.com; aarynpolzer@yahoo.com; conley jr.
lewis; arc0330ki@yahoo.com; anna tafressi; Barbara Burgess; Christine
Argenti; chess club at netherwoods; Amy Judson; farm goats;
energyofreiki@gmail.com; AUNT LINDA; ambrosini.jennifer ;
billw7670@yahoo.com; blenny; boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com; britmom168;
b47brian@frontier.com; bxf@yahoogroups.com; erica@hvc.rr.com; carol.3900 ;
DQ; benson4846; erica darmstadt; blkndvudu@aol.com; Brian Ogle;
ag538746@yahoo.com; barnfly341@aol.com; Daisy; EcoMomTeam;
artgal65@frontier.com; BABINT@nationwide.com; Dennis Skalla; Barry Koffler;
alterationsbyemily@yahoo.com; ChristineKelsey feed bags; Deborah Lejeune;
community@searshc.com; darryl.lafferty@arc-dc.org;
corpapprovals@crownawards.com; deanne3010@yahoo.com;
char.l.esr.ob.e.r.tha.rdisons@gmail.com; dwys4@yahoo.com;
ctegtmeier@co.dutchess.ny.us
Subject: [boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND
TELLS A STORY

Thank you,
Lorraine Buccellato

----- Forwarded Message -----
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<pgfarm1@optonline.net <mailto:pgfarm1%40optonline.net> >
To: Janice <REDwLEGGS@aol.com <mailto:REDwLEGGS%40aol.com> >;
"jlssoko@optonline.net <mailto:jlssoko%40optonline.net> "
<jlssoko@optonline.net <mailto:jlssoko%40optonline.net> >; Kim
<Gotanu1@aol.com <mailto:Gotanu1%40aol.com> >; lorrain
<lorrainemichelle78@yahoo.com <mailto:lorrainemichelle78%40yahoo.com> >;
Lynn Fleming <lynnhaven@hvc.rr.com <mailto:lynnhaven%40hvc.rr.com> >;
Margaret Dunn <mwd25@cornell.edu <mailto:mwd25%40cornell.edu> >; Patricia
Zolnik <pjzolnik@yahoo.com <mailto:pjzolnik%40yahoo.com> >; christel
<ccnubian@aol.com <mailto:ccnubian%40aol.com> >; d.d. <dsd1211@optonline.net
<mailto:dsd1211%40optonline.net> >; di <ladydi05@optonline.net
<mailto:ladydi05%40optonline.net> >; Elaine Rider <cloudmom55@yahoo.com
<mailto:cloudmom55%40yahoo.com> >; Ireen <Deckersmiss@aol.com
<mailto:Deckersmiss%40aol.com> >; Jade Craven <PBKIDD@aol.com
<mailto:PBKIDD%40aol.com> >
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:41 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

If you have seen these before, it is still worth another viewing.....

These are some pictures!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE READ TO THE END. IT'S WORTH IT.

This should touch your heart!

Amazing...

----------------------------------------------------------
Prayer request
ACLU has filed a suit to end prayer from the military completely. They're
making great progress. The Navy Chaplains can no longer mention Jesus' name
in prayer thanks to the ACLU and others.

I'm not breaking this one.

If I get it a 1000 times, I'll forward it a 1000 times!
Let us pray...

Prayer chain for our Military... Don't break it!

Pray for our soldiers, Don't break it!
Please send this on after a short prayer.

'Lord hold our troops in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us
Bless them & their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our
time of need. In Jesus name,
.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a
prayer for our troops around the world.
There is nothing attached. Just send this to people in your address book. Do
not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier,
Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best
one.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR PASSING IT ON!

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upcoming event

Posted by Animals at 9:31 PM 0 comments

The Weenies are coming in 4 days!!

Kick off for the races is THE Weenie Martini Party

June 1,2012

@ ALEXANDER JS SMOKEHOUSE

5490 Fenton Road

Flint Michigan

Tickets can be at the door for the party $10

This is a 50/50 auction on the profile of the doxie that you think will be the Michigan Champion.

Food,drinks and laughter

For Adults only

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Are you ready to laugh and cheer and have a great time!

June 2 and 3rd

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LIVE AT THE PAW PALACE

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To register call 810-655-0261

This is an inside event.

Michigan Dachshund Races, is a Circuit with the National Dachshund Races.

Line up for Saturday June 2,2012
*Adult races(1-8 years old)
*Puppy Race( 4months-1 year)
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*Cart race
*Handicap
*Mixed dachshund( must look like a dachshund,size rules, spayed)
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*Race for the Cure
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*Air force
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*Coast guard
*Auction Race

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*Best Dressed Male
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*Best Dressed Group
*Look-a-like
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*Longest
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*Mayors Cup
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[boxer lovers] Fw: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

Posted by Animals at 4:32 PM 0 comments

Thank you,
Lorraine Buccellato

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "pgfarm1@optonline.net" <pgfarm1@optonline.net>
To: Janice <REDwLEGGS@aol.com>; "jlssoko@optonline.net" <jlssoko@optonline.net>; Kim <Gotanu1@aol.com>; lorrain <lorrainemichelle78@yahoo.com>; Lynn Fleming <lynnhaven@hvc.rr.com>; Margaret Dunn <mwd25@cornell.edu>; Patricia Zolnik <pjzolnik@yahoo.com>; christel <ccnubian@aol.com>; d.d. <dsd1211@optonline.net>; di <ladydi05@optonline.net>; Elaine Rider <cloudmom55@yahoo.com>; Ireen <Deckersmiss@aol.com>; Jade Craven <PBKIDD@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:41 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS AND TELLS A STORY

If you have seen these before, it is still worth another viewing.....



These are some pictures!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE READ TO THE END.   IT'S WORTH IT.

This should touch your heart!

Amazing...

----------------------------------------------------------
Prayer request
ACLU has filed a suit to end prayer from the military completely. They're making great progress. The Navy Chaplains can no longer mention Jesus' name in prayer thanks to the ACLU and others.

I'm not breaking this one.

If I get it a 1000 times, I'll forward it a 1000 times!
Let us pray...

Prayer chain for our Military... Don't break it!

Pray for our soldiers, Don't break it!
Please send this on after a short prayer.

'Lord hold our troops in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us Bless them & their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. In Jesus name,
.'
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.
There is nothing attached. Just send this to people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best one.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR PASSING IT ON!



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RE: [boxer lovers] Fw: The best dog story ever!

Posted by Animals at 12:38 PM 0 comments

OK, that was hard but beautiful.

Karon Adams

Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)

You can send a free Rosary to a soldier!

www.facebook.com/MilitaryRosary

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From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Rachel Osborn, GO Boxer Rescue
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:07 PM
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Subject: [boxer lovers] Fw: The best dog story ever!

> The best dog story ever!
>
>
>They told me the big black Lab's name was Reggie, as I looked at him
>lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people
>really friendly.
>
>I'd only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in
>the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone
>waves when you pass them on the street.
>
>
>But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my
>new life here, and I thought a dog couldn't hurt. Give me someone to
>talk to. And I had just seen Reggie's advertisement on the local
>news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after,
>but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn't
>look like "Lab people," whatever that meant. They must've thought I did.
>
>
>But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me
>Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys
>almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a
>sealed letter from his previous owner.
>
>See, Reggie and I didn't really hit it off when we got home. We
>struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to
>give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I
>was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike.
>
>
>I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that.
>"Okay, Reggie," I said out loud, "let's see if your previous owner
>has any advice."
>
>____________ _________ _________ _________
>
>To Whomever Gets My Dog:
>
>Well, I can't say that I'm happy you're reading this, a letter I
>told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie's new owner. I'm not
>even happy writing it. He knew something was different.
>
>
>So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you
>bond with him and he with you.
>
>First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I
>think he's part squirrel, the way he hoards them. He usually always
>has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn't
>done it yet. Doesn't matter where you throw them, he'll bound after
>them, so be careful. Don't do it by any roads.
>
>
>Next, commands. Reggie knows the obvious ones ---"sit," "stay,"
>"come," "heel."
>
>He knows hand signals, too: He knows "ball" and "food" and "bone"
>and "treat" like nobody's business.
>
>
>Feeding schedule: twice a day, regular store-bought stuff; the
>shelter has the brand.
>
>
>He's up on his shots. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck
>getting him in the car. I don't know how he knows when it's time to
>go to the vet, but he knows.
>
>
>Finally, give him some time. It's only been Reggie and me for his
>whole life. He's gone everywhere with me, so please include him on
>your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and
>he doesn't bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and
>me most especially.
>
>
>And that's why I need to share one more bit of info with you...His
>name's not Reggie. He's a smart dog, he'll get used to it and will
>respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn't bear to
>give them his real name. But if someone is reading this ... well it
>means that his new owner should know his real name. His real name is
>"Tank." Because, that is what I drive.
>
>
>I told the shelter that they couldn't make "Reggie" available for
>adoption until they received word from my company commander. You
>see, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could've left
>Tank with ... and it was my only real request of the Army upon my
>deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter ...
>in the "event" ... to tell them that Tank could be put up for
>adoption. Luckily, my CO is a dog-guy, too, and he knew where my
>platoon was headed. He said he'd do it personally. And if you're
>reading this, then he made good on his word.
>
>
>Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as
>the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make
>him part of your family, too, and that he will adjust and come to
>love you the same way he loved me.
>
>
>If I have to give up Tank to keep those terrible people from coming
>to the US I am glad to have done so. He is my example of service and
>of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades.
>
>
>All right, that's enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop
>this letter off at the shelter. Maybe I'll peek in on him and see if
>he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth.
>
>
>Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra
>kiss goodnight - every night - from me.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Paul Mallory
>
>____________ _________ _________ _______
>
>
>
>I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had
>heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people
>like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously
>earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies.
>Flags have been at half-mast all summer.
>
>
>I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees,
>staring at the dog.
>
>"Hey, Tank," I said quietly.
>
>The dog's head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright.
>
>"C'mere boy."
>
>
>He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood
>floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the
>name he hadn't heard in months. "Tank," I whispered.
>
>His tail swished.
>
>
>I kept whispering his name, over and over, and each time, his ears
>lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of
>contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his
>shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him.
>
>
>"It's me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me."
>Tank reached up and licked my cheek.
>
>
>"So whatdaya say we play some ball?" His ears perked again.
>
>
>"Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?"
>
>
>Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And
>when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth.
>
>
>If you can read this without getting a lump in your throat or a tear
>in your eye, you just ain't right.
>
>
>A veteran is someone who, at one point, wrote a blank check made
>payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to
>and including their life.'
>
>That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who
>no longer understand it.
>
>"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of
>him, but because he loves what is behind him."
>G. K. Chesterton
>

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RE: [boxer lovers] FW: Office environment...

Posted by Animals at 12:31 PM 0 comments

Sorry….I goofed. I forgot that you cannot send pictures in these messages. They are such cute pictures, and the Boxer is so precious as the Finance Officer, I thought some might enjoy….guess I should not try to go OT.

From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Valerie I
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No pictures...?

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