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[Bevanron <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

Gene GeRue wrote:

> Dax and Benny both turned ten last month. Benny still bounces, though
>  not as high. Dax is weakening physically but retains the heart of a
>  lion. They run not as fast as once; a week-old fawn outran them last
>  week. But it was close.

:)  I spooked two fawns yesterday when I was out scoping trees on the
creekline.. I don't know who scared who the most...I heard a rustle and
froze.....lol...

> Heartwood is 130 acres. We bought back the three acres we sold to a 
> young couple who wanted to build their dream. They built an A-frame 
> and garden but went busted after three years and moved back to
> Florida.

Sorry to hear that.
> We seek someone to live in the A-frame so the dogs and tools are safe
>  when we are away. I have reached the biblical and Shakespearean
> three score and ten and while I am currently in good physical
> condition it would seem from a study of our species that the day will
> surely arrive when a bit of help may be useful.

Wow, Gene, you are getting Bumpy...LOL.... ;)
I know it's been 5 years since I was there, but you seemed in pretty
good shape to me.  I think you might become Ent Gene. <g>

Bev


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