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ENZO OF CZECH REPUBLIC & AUSTRALIA FUNDRAISER RAFFLE & DONOR INCENTIVES
This raffle was to pay for Enzo's airefaire & quarantine expenses, which are in the order of 3,500 AUD. That translates approximately to 2,660 USD, 2,936 CAD, or 2,075 EUR. FIRST PRIZE Illustration taken from Emma's Journey, with permission A gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, amazing Wall Hanging. Not a quilt, but a wall hanging, and just as precious. The picture is straight from Emma's Journey, and those of you who have the book must turn to page 12 & 13 to see it. It is the moment when Emma arrives in the High Wild Country, having been guided there by the White Swallow. It's an image which always tugs at our hearts, because it is Emma exactly as she always was, and the White Swallow was real. She truly was here at the moment when Emma left our side, and she knew exactly where Emma wanted to go. The wall hanging is being crafted by a wonderfully talented longtime friend, Jeannie, who is so excited about it that she couldn't wait to begin work. It will be a while before we have an image to display, but I get to be lucky - I shall be watching it develop week by week, and I can already 'see' the finished work so clearly. I guess I won't be allowed to win it though, huh? WON BY: MAUREEN SCOTT SECOND PRIZE The same picture, this time a limited edition print beautifully matted & ready to frame. Jane Dingwall (whose lovely artwork is available HERE) created all the illustrations for Emma's Journey, and when I called her for 'artist's permission' to make the wall hanging, she instantly offered the print as another prize. Jane also wanted to frame it, but I declined only because sending it overseas to the lucky winner could be risky, given that glass & timber would be involved. So, whoever wins the picture, I hope they (you) will forgive this & be happy to frame it afterwards. WON BY: PETER MORTENSEN THIRD & FOURTH PRIZES A custom-made Hippy Dippy Doggie Coat - double fleece, reversible, Velcro closures, completely washable. Winner gets to pick colors (subject to availability). Plains, prints or plaids are possible. See photos of Littlest Lunatic (red) & Angie (green) FOR EXAMPLES AND FIT. Coat fits most Airedales and Airedale-sized dogs (e.g. Boxers, Labs, etc.). Custom-made & donated by Maureen Scott. WON BY . . . JUDY DWIGGINS
Annabella models her Hippy Dippy Doggie Coat . . . AND . . . ROS & ALLAN PADFIELD Storm (aka Princess) models her flower-spangled Hippy Dippy Doggie Coat, hand-created by Maureen Scott. Chester (aka King) received a scarlet jacket so he would not feel left out. Thank you, Maureen! Your generosity is legendary. FIFTH, SIXTH & SEVENTH PRIZES Signed copies of the book, Emma's Journey, donated by Sue Forrester. WON BY: JENNIFER DOUGLASS BOBBI PROCYK I am delighted to be receiving Emma's Journey and was so pleased to be able to help Enzo in a small way. My copy of Emma's Journey will be a perpetual one . . . it will go on to help another Airedale in need. I will just be the custodian of it for a while with hopes that the next person who receives it will do the same. I am looking forward to the day that Enzo is truly reunited with his family. Because of Sue, Enzo's journey was made possible. You are truly one of a kind! My best wishes for a happy healthy New Year. VIRPI SUIKKANEN Enzo's Raffle ran until Enzo's arrival in OZ on 12 December, on Internet Airedale lists, and including our own Airedale Christmas Party Day at Wombat Bend on 4 December 2006. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, YOUR DONATIONS, YOUR ASSISTANCE AND YOUR SUPPORT. THIS ENTIRE RESCUE EFFORT WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!

DONATION INCENTIVES
JACKIE McGUINNESS brought us to the 2000 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a lovely Airedale Pitcher to fill her Airedales's water bowl in style! It is 7-1/2" high and holds 1-1/2 quarts; the flowers are Dogwood & Violets.
Donated by Arctic Aire
	MAREIKE KUYPERS brought us to the 2500 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a signed copy of the book, Emma's Journey Donated by Sue Forrester Mareike writes: Did I tell you how much I love Emma's Journey. I thank you & Sue so much for knowing that it would be a treasure for me. I read it on the day before Christmas when I knew I had the quiet time to give it the attention it deserves. A beautiful story that can help us all deal with the "crossing" of those we love. I often think if we are quiet & listen, we get guidance from something outside of ourselves. Spirit guide? Makes sense to me.
JEANNE COMBO brought us to the 2600 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a brand new copy of Wake Up, Mr. B!, that adorable book by Penny Dale. This copy of Wake Up, Mr. B! was won by Alice & Dave Ross when they donated to the Goldie of the Golden Mountains Fundraiser Alice & Dave would like to see this become a perpetual donation item, going from one donor to another, after having been read to an Airedale or pet of your choice and signed (pawprint optional), then offered as an incentive for the next fundraiser, until such time as all Airedales are safe and fundraisers are no longer necessary!
CHRISTIE & DENYS HANSEN brought us to the 2700 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . this 2007 calendar with Sally Babcock's unique & expressive artwork. Donated by April (@RB) & Cari Skrenninger, in memory of Misha the Airedale on her birthday, 25 November.	Click the picture to view the entire calendar.
	SHIRLEY SANBORN brought us to the 2800 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a signed copy of the book, Emma's Journey Donated by Sue Forrester
	LAURA HOLUM brought us to the 2900 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a signed copy of the book, Emma's Journey Donated by Sue Forrester
MAUREEN SCOTT brought us to the 3000 AUD mark and will receive . . . . . . a "brand-new recyled" Airedale Donated by an AireAngel Maureen writes: The Arctic Queen has landed!
	Thanks to what was, I'm certain, a little nudge from Murphy the Wonder Dog (@RB), I sent a second donation to Enzo's repatriation fund as it neared the $3000 AUD mark. It just seemed right that another senior dog should receive a donation from our own senior.
Much to my surprise, being as how I'm the person who rarely wins anything, Sue wrote to say I'd been the $3000 AUD plateau winner and the prize was a recycled 'Dale from Jan Williams. Talk about happy dancing!
	Today, the Arctic Queen (thanks to Jackie McGuinness for the name) flew into the Circus ring and she's utterly wonderful, right from her turned-up black nose to her fat little toes! Her red & green plaid bandana is terrific. The Scott family tartans, with a single exception, are essentially red & green so even her scarf is perfect! She was accompanied by one of Jan's delightful Christmas ornaments which the Alpha Male immediately claimed. (I have it back after some persistence.)
Arctic Queen and friends - Kipper, SAR dog & Scout The Queen is enthroned on top of the china cabinet in the dining room where she can rule her kingdom safe from the inquiring nosepokes of the Circus girls. The ornament is on the sideboard but will eventually find his way into the china cabinet to keep Steph MacNeill's Christmas Airedales company.
	Thank you so much for this terrific prize! Big hugs to all Enzo's saviors from Maureen & the Circus
Ms Pix gets close & personal with the Queen
"This smells interesting!" says Angie.	"I'm trying really hard to look just like her!"

eBAY AUCTIONS
Janet Williams auctioned a paire of Stoneware Airedale Ornaments, all proceeds going to Help Bring Enzo Home!
AUCTION ENDED NOVEMBER AT 85.00 USD WON BY PAM McKUSICK

TOTAL AS OF 16 DECEMBER (OZ) 2006
4,627 AUD - 3,609 USD 2,752 EUR - 1,844 GBP - 4,173 CAD

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