I remember your original success post, at least I think I do.
Congratulations! I think that is an awesome way to celebrate and respect your first two kills. Especially considering they were from two states on the same day. That's awesome in my book!
I remember my first two. My cat chewed up around 30 beards and of course they were among those that were made into fluff. That was long ago, and due to my ignorance and arrogance happened again a few years later.
I sure did like that cat, other than his beard chewing addiction!