The HDA trophy travels from the west coast to the east coast and arrived in Hillsborough,NJ

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It was a damp, gloomy day and I was suffering with a bad cold, when the mail carrier came to the door with a box from Lynda Kamrath in CA. I carried the box into the living room and cut it open with a knife. Jersey and Jasmine was sniffing like crazy, trying to see what was inside. The duck toy that Groucho Too and Harpo sent must have been calling Jersey. She grabbed it out of the box and was running around throwing it up in the air and shaking it. She finally shared it with Jasmine, who perferred to snuggle with it. Lynda, who is very talented and creative made us a photo canvas of the "Jersey Girls" in the St Patty's day costumes, two hand made pillow covers. Her husband, Charlie made a handsome business card holder out of wood. Lynda also enclosed two of her books for me to read. "The Taking" by her favorite author, Dean Koontz and another, "Dog On It" , Spencer Quinn. Then, I found the HDA Trophy all wrapped up carefully in foam and bubble wrap. Of course the girls had to check it out and pose for their photo. I enjoyed reading through the journal, and seeing how far this trophy and journal had travelled before it got to me. We are thrilled with all of our beautiful gifts that Lynda sent and hope the person that receives the box from us will be happy with it's contents as well.

NEW CHANGES IN THE WAY THE HDA TROPHY WILL BE FORWARDED ON:

"According to Adina, everyone on the current HDA list who wants the trophy has now had it. So, because we can only see past the current HDA list, the way we'll be determine the next HDA recipient from now on will change starting now! If you have reached HDA status and have not yet received the trophy then you can be NEXT simply by responding to this discussion and stating so! First come, first serve! Let me know that you want to be next and if you have HDA status on your page, you'll be the next to receive this trophy!"

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Permalink Reply by Jane, Rooney & Stuart on March 18, 2012 at 2:59pm

What wonderful photos! Congratulations to you! It was a big deal when that trophy was at my house - and EVERY time it gets passed, photographed - it always brings back big smiles. Enjoy it!

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Permalink Reply by Janie, Jackson and Jilly on March 18, 2012 at 2:59pm

Diane, congratulations to you!!! What an honor and what great gifts! The girls look very happy checking out the box! Congrats!!

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Permalink Reply by Donna K & Quincy on March 18, 2012 at 3:01pm

Congratulations and welcome to the club. Love your pillow and the pic of the girls is adorable.

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Permalink Reply by Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane on March 18, 2012 at 3:20pm

Thanks Bruce Girl, Donna, Jane, Janie for all the good wishes. Lynda was extremely generous with all the goodies she packed into this box. I am excited to be sharing some of myself and my doods with another from the DK family.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie and Halas on March 18, 2012 at 3:23pm

Congratulations! Halas has a duck toy like that, too, and he loves it.
Welcome to the club!

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on March 18, 2012 at 3:28pm

Congratulations. Wow, what wonderful hand made items and other goodies! Well deserved too. I have had the pleasure of getting the trophy though. So onward : )

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Permalink Reply by Jaynie Perry on March 18, 2012 at 3:34pm

I don't mean to sound out-of-the-loop, but what is HDA? I try to read as much as I can but I seem to have too much on my plate right now. I have a litter of Red Golden Doodles and they are just too cute. They are two weeks today. My whelping box is my bedroom, so forget about sleep! Penny is doing an awesome job mothering I must say.

My eldest son, 29, is visiting from Fl this weekend. I miss him so much! My youngest is graduating from HS this year and my 20 year old is taking a semester off from college because he has no idea what he wants to do..ugh!

So here I am...busy, busy, I am sure just like the rest of you. Life is just so crazy...wish we all could just slow down a notch!

Jaynie