It is a sad day on the micro farm.  One of our elderly chocolate labs died this morning.  Her name was Susan and she lived for 12 wonderful years and 2 months.   She was raised with her sisters (litter mates) Snickers and Rita.  Snickers died at 9 years old from cancer and Rita survives her.  Here on the farm, she is also survived by her niece, Betty.  She was a great dog, happy and healthy, a source of much joy.  She will be missed by all who lived with her.  And, of course, poor Ray will be digging a large hole this evening.