I must admit to not being very good at responding to award nominations… I generally find myself busy doing and writing about other things to pick up the baton. However, I feel that the HUG award deserves a prompt response as it clearly has intentions to improve the world we live in by encouraging understanding and compassion amongst people of all races, colours, creeds, etc. So firstly, I would like to thank my friend The Island Traveller” for nominating me for this award. I always enjoy the adventures with his son that he shares via his blog.
I note that the award only allows a person to be nominated once and several of those who I would have nominated have already been chosen. Hopefull I won’t be duplicating with the two nominees that I name below…
Tony McGurk – Tony’s comics always cheer me up no matter how bad a day has been.
Spirit Lights The Way – Nancy’s writings about the human brain and about ways to calm you mind contain so much helpful guidance.
… I don’t doubt that I shall find more to add over the coming months 
Information about the HUG award can be found at http://ahopefortoday.com/2012/01/14/hope-unites-globally-hug-award-guidelines/
Thanks, Martin! I love cyber HUGS and HUG awards! (I have been nominated once before . . . so perhaps I am forever ineligible to accept “officially”).
Be that as it may, my motto remains . . . No rules. Just write.
So that’s what I’ll do . . . write on!
Thanks so much for thinking of me, Martin.
Hope Unites Globally!
Thanks Nancy – I thought of quite a few people – Keep on writing
What a wonderful response to the HUG Award! You captured the essence of the award just as I intended it to be. As more people receive the HUG Award, I only hope they will not change the original wording for the award. I want the award to keep its integrity, so future recipients will be just as honored to receive it as you seemingly are. Blessings, Connie Wayne at A Hope for Today, http://ahopefortoday.com.
Thanks Connie
Congratulations, Martin! Off now to check out Tony!
Thanks Kate – Apologies if Tony wasn’t where he was supposed to be.. He was in the process of moving site
Hi Martin. I’m not really into the whole blog awards thing but I DO appreciate you considering me & giving me a mention.
BTW I’ve abandoned Blogger out of frustration at their sluggish site performance especially when trying to post posts & insert images. Have transferred my blog to WordPress.com so just click my name & it’ll take you there.
Hi Tony – np mate
I always enjoy your comics and the writings of Dixie and Angus. I’ve modified your link in my blogroll, so we’re up to date:-)
Congratulation my friend you are truly deserving for this award
…more power to you !