Man, I'm late - who cares - GORGEOUS bag, and congrats - so glad this finally is resolved for you.
But: I am firmly in the 'history' camp and will only be purchasing old-school HH, no new stuff. It's just not the same without a F/T Toni and especially Ben. Those two made it for me, from my first Hudson Hobo in 2007 to my last Marcel (and all the Inkas in-between). I've got a ton of photos, I should do a retrospective thread...
India -
Indeed, I think starting a retro thread, an homage, so to speak - would be a wonderful thing. It would be a great way to not only reminesce (sp) but to publicly (here) give thanks and appreciation to the old HH team.
AND as the original HOTTIE, I think it would be most appropriate for you to start it........