The Hopeless Doodle Addict Trophy has arrived in Sarnia, Ontario!

Well it has been quite a week: my part time teaching contract at the College has been renewed for next year, Gavin passed his TDI test and MOST importantly, this package arrived at my door today!

It was from Sherri, Sophie, Winston and the Kitty! It had travelled a mere 600km South West down Highway 401/402 from Ottawa, Ontario to Sarnia, Ontario. Gavin helped me open it.

It contained all sorts of goodies including a card from our nation’s capital and some beautiful pictures of Sophie and Winston set against Ottawa’s gorgeous spring landscape.

Also included were some fun dog books including “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (which was next on my reading list), an Ottawa coffee mug and some fair trade chocolate bars for me and for Gavin some treats and his very own kitty!

Of course the most important item enclosed was the Hopeless Doodle Addict trophy which Gavin put his nose print on.

Here is Gavin congratulating me on my awesome accomplishment (I couldn’t have done it without him).

For the last two and a half years I have been involved with this incredible community who have helped me celebrate the victories (house-breaking, training break-throughs, grooming successes) and supported me during the times of defeat ( job loss, long nights with a sick dog, training set-backs) all the while keeping me smiling and entertained. I was very new to this social network stuff when I joined. My first “friend” was Joanne (and Spud) who I credit for showing me the ropes (could there be a better guide?). So thanks to Adina and each and every one of you for all that you have done for me and Gavin and all that you have done for each other. A huge shout out to Sherri - her generosity was overwhelming. DK rocks!

Where will the trophy land next? Here is a hint – it will be crossing the bridge pictured behind DH, Gavin and Mylie from Canada back to the USA. Stay tuned…

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on May 16, 2012 at 8:03pm

A big congratulations to you, BG. The pictures are great and Sherri did a super job! Welcome to the Club, but we already knew you were hopelessly addicted :)

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on May 16, 2012 at 8:06pm

Congratulations!!! A well deserved honor to one of the regulars : ) Enjoy your loot.

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Permalink Reply by Ginny Nightingale on May 16, 2012 at 8:26pm

Congrats and great pics!! Looks like you won the jackpot!!

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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on May 16, 2012 at 8:50pm

Welcome to the club and congrats! Nice job Sherri!

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Permalink Reply by Lynda Kamrath on May 16, 2012 at 8:58pm

Thanks for sharing the info about the HDA trophy. We were wondering where it was these days. You did a great job of documenting its visit to your home also. Gavin is such a beautiful boy - I can see how you became addicted.