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PHINEAS GOES HOME IN FLORIDA 13 OCTOBER 2006
	On Friday the 13th, Charlotte writes: Fife? Andrew? Phineas? Heathen Dog? Devil Dog? Dammit Dog? and, finally, PHINEAS, BELOVED FAMILY DOG! To the Phineas Fan Club . . . plus . . . his newest & most devoted & forever fan, Julie:
This is the final installment from this correspondent on the adventures of Phineas and his long & arduous . . . and always interesting . . . journey in search of the home & family he was meant to join. He has formally adopted Julie & Alison as his forever family. It was obvious from the moment they met that it was always meant to be. I now understand the meaning of the word "kismet". You members of the Phineas Fan Club have been his extended family since he arrived at his foster home in Florida. You've worried over his well-being, advised about his care, and laughed at his foibles. And now it's time to let go and rejoice at the great good fortune of Phineas, Julie & Alison. Julie, any future installments are yours to share. And Phineas, Dammit Dog! Look at what you've gone and done to my heart! PS: Sissy (f/k/a Seggie) is also located in Florida.

Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so much to carry - So much to regret. Hmm . . . Yes there it is, right on the top - Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss, And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame. As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack? Or will you just look at my things And take me right back? Do you have the time to help me unpack? To put away my baggage, To never re-pack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me? -- Evelyn Colbath

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