The HDA Medal Has Arrived!!!!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

The FedEx guy came stumbling up the walk overburdened with boxes. Haley and I went out on the porch to see what he brought. Haley completely ignored the package from Chewey.com (which contained his food) and zeroed in on the package originating in Plattsburg, NY from Sheila and Finnely. There was no question as to what it was about. It was decorated with paw prints, a picture of Haley and the wording "HDA Winner".

We took it inside and started opening it.

It was packed full with treats for Haley.

And, toys, an antler and a rawhide, all for Haley.

Candies, coffee and Top Dog mug, and Michigan Sauce Mix to make the famous Michigan "Red Hots" all people treats favorites of Plattsburg and the beautiful Adirondack Mountains area. And, a beautiful framed portrait of Haley.

As lovely and exciting as all this was the most important items were the HDA Journal signed by all of the recipients of the HDA trophy (r.i.p.) and its replacement, the beautiful HDA medal.

Haley insisted in modeling showing off the medal for me. Thank you Haley!

Little did I know when I adopted Haley six years ago that I would become so addicted to him and find Doodle Kisses and become an official Hopless Doodle Addict. DK is such an awesome site full of wonderful people and great information on everything doodle.

Sheila and Finnely, thank you so much for an awesome box of goodies. You certainly outdid yourselves.

I will soon be passing the HDA medal on to the next recipient.

UPDATE:  Somehow this link for newbies got omitted from this discussion: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/and-the-next-doodle-addict-is

I apologize for the omission.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you Julie.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

What a wonderful treasure trove of gifts! And Haley looks so dignified wearing the medal proudly. What an awesome "club" we have. I can't wait till it comes my way!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks Lori.  I agree, it is an awesome "club".

[Deanna M.]

Congratulations Anne & Mr. Haley!!! What a great box of treats!  I have a new goal in life to achieve HDA status!!!  And I think I'll start shopping now for the goodies to go in the box for when I need to pass the medal on!! :)

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you Deanna M.  Hope you reach your goal soon.

[Julie, Eloise & Beasley]

Congrats, Anne & Mr. Haley!  What a fantastic box of goodies!!  And Haley, you look very handsome modeling the HDA medal.  Great pictures - thank you for sharing, and enjoy all your new toys and treats! 

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you Julie.

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Awe. He's so beautiful. Congratulations. I don't know what this is all about since I'm a newbie. But, it looks like Mr. Haley hit the jackpot!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you so much Lyndy. 

Please check out this link for an explanation.  http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/and-the-next-doodle-addict-is  

[Miss Ellie]

Congratulations Anne & Mr.Haley...you are both so very deserving!  Wow, Sheila those are all such beautiful items!

Hope you and Mr.Haley enjoy your time with the medal and all your goodies!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you. I think Haley will be enjoying his treats for a year. He has to keep his trim physique. I will have the beautiful portrait forever.

[Carol and Banjo]

Congratulations!!!!    This announcement and the photos put a huge smile on my face!    The box is the BEST....YAH Sheila!