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 Nancy.  Haley absolutely loves presents and opening package.  He though this was better than Christmas!

[Three Doodle Life]

Congratulations and paws salute, Mr. Haley & Anne! That is quite an accomplishment! What a terrific box of goodies. :-) Mr. Haley looks quite dashing wearing the HDA medal. Though, to be honest, he always looks dashing. ;-)

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks Vanessa. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Sara and other newer members,

The HDA medal is awarded to a dk member who has attained the rank of Hopeless Doodle Addict according to a points system.  Look on your home page under your profile picture and you will see a star with MY RANKING. You will see your points earned.  You get points for all the things you do here.

[Sara]

Thank you for the explanation! I always saw the "points" and the words "Doodle Curious" and wondered what the heck that meant! Now I know, so thanks!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Welcome to. the club. A well deserved tribute and great gifts. The photos are terrific too.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks F.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Congratulations to you!!! Welcome to the club, and I must say that Haley looks superbly regal wearing that medal!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you Camilla.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Congratulations Anne and Haley! Welcome to the club!  Finally a doodle big enough to wear that medal LOL Seriously, Mr. Haley you look magnificent!  Enjoy all your treats.  Well done Sheile :)

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks Cheryl.  Haley is enjoying all of his treats and if I don't limit him he will definitely be very big! 

[Julie and Max]

Congratulations Anne and Haley!