I have been avoiding this thread because my old beagle Spud is fifteen and showing it. I found him in my field when he was just a small puppy looking like a cement block with legs. I nick-named him "Braveheart" as he was not afraid of anything, including my bulls, one of which weighed 2,000 pounds. I'm sure that this will be his last Spring, and I sure don't look forward to when his time comes.

I truly feel for you PB52! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />