Awwww Cherie -- I'm so sorry for your loss of Bessie. As others have said, at least she had some good years with you and your hubby. I'm such a softie when it comes to dogs, especially the "seniors". It's so sad when people don't want them any longer when they aren't as playful, etc. as they used to be. My little Bichon is sleeping on the floor next to my powerchair and I wonder how much longer -- she's 15.

You mentioned you'd been at Lake Hopatcong -- when I was a kid we used to go to Bertrand Island Amusement Park there. That's where I had my first roller coaster ride! My family had a cottage at Lake Lackawanna and we lived in Hackettstown. In Netcong there used to be a little 5 & 10 where I bought doll clothes. Holey moley -- that was back in the dark ages!! Small world!

In time, I'm sure you'll be fostering again (keeping?). Take care.