Hopeless Doodle Addict Trophy is STILL in Ohio!

[Ann Kendig]

Yes folks, the Hopeless Doodle Addict Trophy is STILL in Ohio!  Recently the coveted trophy was passed on to me by the previous recipient, Joanne, her doodle husband Roger and their doodles, Spud and Starlit.  Many thanks to Joanne, Roger, Joanne's Mom, Spud and Starlit for the great gifts and the kind hospitality each time we get the opportunity to see you.  We had the opportunity to pass the trophy on in person AND have a mini doodle romp at the same time with some more DK members.  We met up at Bow Wow Beach in Stow, OH. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time!  Joanne tried to have all the doodles in attendance touch their noses to the trophy.  Could this be a new tradition?  I guess if you don't like doggy germs then maybe not!  (I left the doodle nose prints on the trophy for the next recipient!) 

Along with the trophy and HDA journal Joanne sent an Akron T-shirt from the town that she  lives in (she kindly washed the shirt to remove the cat hair because her cat had slept in the box that the trophy and gifts were transported in, thanks Joanne!), Roger sent a couple bags of his delicious home baked cookies for Sheba and Duke and our foster doodle, Ralph, to share. Spud and Starlit sent a couple of their favorite indoor toys (Skinneez).  Wow, they even match Sheba and Duke's coat colors!  Joanne's mother sent an adorable little key chain that has little charms on it relating to dogs and there was also a Akron, OH Visitors Guide.

And now for my Hopeless Doodle Addict acceptance speech....

First, I want to thank Adina and Clark who created this wonderful forum and have put in countless hours giving us all a wonderful place to visit and for creating the beautiful DK calendars.  Because of them, and countless others who have contributed to this site, we all  have a wealth of knowledge to draw from and have become more enlightened dog owners.  Because of DK, I have had the opportunity to meet and befriend many DK members at romps and "met" many members online that I hope to someday meet in person.  Thanks for the support, kind words and fun times, you guys rock!  I am now fostering a handsome LD named Ralph.  Because of DK I have met up with some great people in the DK community who want to save doodles and offer them a better life. Thanks to the Doodle Rescue Collective for entrusting me with these beautiful beings and giving me a chance to help.  I never realized when I clicked on that button to join DK that it would become such a big part of my life!  Many nights when my DH, Mike, gets home from work he asks me, "What's happening on DK"?  Mike knows the names of quite a few DK members and their doodles names.  He has also attended quite a few romps with me and taken lots of great photos which leaves me time to visit with everyone.  If you read this, thanks honey for letting me indulge! Last, but not least, thanks to my beautiful, wonderful, goofy doods, Sweet Sheba and Duke "Nubby" Brown for bringing lots of joy and unconditional love into my life!

Check out this link to view information on on the HDA Trophy and how it works.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/and-the-next-doodle-addict...  

Are you wondering who will receive the HDA trophy next?  I guess you'll just have to wait and see! 

The passing of the HDA Trophy

The wonderful gifts, HDA Trophy and journal....

Me with my doods, Sheba and Duke and the HDA Trophy, (Duke is checking out the trophy).

Me, hubby Mike, Sheba and Duke and the HDA Trophy.

The gang in attendance for our little romp.  Left to right is Roger (Joanne's DH), Duke (who should be sitting with me but would rather sit with Roger and Joanne : ) , Spud (laying down), Joanne who is holding Starlit, Suzann with her doodles Bandit and Rosey, Sheba and myself, Kim and her doodle Clifford and my foster doodle, Ralph.  Kim's DH Mike and my DH Mike were taking the group photos.

   

Ya know, sometimes addiction isn't a bad thing!!

[Ann Kendig]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed them!

[Adina P]

With all those doodle nose prints, I bet the HDA's doodles are enjoying the trophy and smelling their online friends too! Congratulations Ann (and HDA enabler Mike) and welcome to the club! Great photos as always and a romp is always a wonderful way to celebrate =)

[Ann Kendig]

Hmmm, I wonder, does the trophy have a high quality finish? We wouldn't want it to tarnish! : )

[Adina P]

No no this is an award we want well used and loved =)

[Ann Kendig]

It looks well used and loved...trust me! Ha Ha

[Kemp Rader]

Congratulations, Ann!!
Awesome photos!! Awesome doodles!!
Hope to see you all again sometime soon.

Kemp
Ripley, Shiloh, Oliver & Truman

[Ann Kendig]

Thanks Kemp! Hey, do you realize that the romp that we met at was almost a year ago??? Wasn't it around November 14th??? If you organize a romp...we will come!!! Maybe sometime this winter we can meet up and go tubing. I've skied there many times but I have never gone tubing.

[Zoe, Benny and Tyler]

Congrats and what lovely pictures. It seems like you had a great day. I can't wait until the HDA trophy will finally reach me in Europe.

[Ann Kendig]

Thank you! I think the person who has the trophy ahead of you should bring it to you. What a great blog that would make for the two of you. Oh, and maybe we can hitch a ride with them and have a European romp!!! I can only wish!!

[Rose]

Love the Air Spud and Air Gracie shots!

[BG and Gavin]

Beautiful pictures Ann. What a great looking crew of doods and humans! Congratulations!!

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

Congrats and glad to have more people in the addict group LOL