As a breeder I have had several honors and awards given to me, and dogs I have bred in the few years I have been showing. I am going to take this page to tell of another one of those honors and awards. On September 27, 1997, my chocolate special, Ch. Heartland's In The Nicka Time, was awarded BOB over 105 Pom entries, including 18 specials at the shows held in North Carolina in conjunction with the Pom Specialty. To have an exotic receive this was in and of itself an honor, but to have had the total support of fellow Pom lovers and exhibitors was far more than I could ever have imagined. What a great day for Nicky and I, and what a great day for the Pomeranian breed!! At this show a brindle went Winners Dog also, testament to the fact that quality comes in all colors. A statement was definitely being made!!! A very special thank you also to judges, Mr. D. Roy Holloway from the regular classes, and Mr. Frank Sabella, who did the toy group. For without them, this special day would not have come to pass. Nicky went on to win a group 3 against some of the most outstanding toy dogs in the country, cheered on by his loyal following of supporters. My special thanks to friends, fellow Pom lovers, breeders, and exhibitors for their support and encouragement, and to those judges who have put up quality Pomeranians in any color. For without them, none of this would have been possible. Last, but definitely not least, to my little chocolate buddy who showed his heart out for his mom and did everything right and made her ooooooh so proud, Ch. Heartland's In The Nicka Time.