Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Awwwww, VERY CUTE!!

Keeping all fingers and paws crossed on this side that the parcel tuns up. If she got a note it must be there somewhere, maybe they're just overlooking it.....being a small little parcel and all.  Don't loose hope just yet.

I'm so very sorry to hear about your dad! My prayers are with you and your family!  I hope your dad makes a speedy recovery! Lots of hugs  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

You are all in my prayers!  I know it is difficult to understand how all of this can benefit in the end, but God's plan is a perfect one.  We have trust that He knows what He is doing and I trust that things will get better.....I pray that you may receive the strenght to cope and deal with things one day at a time.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss!  Sending you lots of hugs!!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

You did a great job!!!  It looks wonderful!! 

Thank you all so much for you messages and emails!  You guys are the greatest! :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Mind you, I’m middle aged and pituitary gland challenged <giggle>.  My doctors told me that I will NEVER be able to lose the weight as my weight problem is due to a combination of a hormonal disorder and high carbohydrate intolerance, but I HAD to loose the weight, because when I was 26 my orthopod told me that I needed a total knee replacement for both knees.  There’s not even enough cartilage left to harvest some, grow in a Petri dish and inject it back into my knee.  Artificial knees only last up to 15 years and each time they have to replace it, the knee becomes more unstable as it does not join to the bone as well as the first time, so they only reserve it for people 55 and over. So I had no option but to try and loose the weight in order to preserve my knees.  Exercise was not in the cards either, because like Danni I am also a Chronic Fatigue sufferer and I could barely walk from one lamp post to the next (and I’m not exaggerating).

Inspirational speaker Tony Robbins once had a conference where a guy told him that he did EVERYTHING possible, but his business was still not succeeding, so Tony asked him “name the last 100 things you’ve tried” – the man couldn’t even name 10 things.  Well, I set out to find answers and a way to loose the weight and I was not going to give up!!….. I can now name at least about 50 things I tried and in the end I DID find a solution.   I’m now on a healthy diet that works.  Yep, it is the most boring diet ever because everything I eat is just about green - I can’t even eat fruit or vegies high in sugar;  I very rarely eat GF bread or baked goods, but the main thing is I have lost the weight!  No more high blood pressure, my knees feel better, chronic fatigue is a lot better – it still strikes from time to time, but most days I have enough energy to walk 8 kilometres and I also work out a couple of times a week.   :dance:

Congratulations Patty!  That's wonderful!  Please keep us up to date with your progress.  Would love to see your before and after pics once you've reached your goal weight!

Thanks Danni!

Gosh I'm very nervous showing my photos .....well here goes.....the before and after

You're in my prayers Katrina!  Sending you lots of hugs! :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I don't think Rove is doing the What The segment anymore....he hasn't done any since his back on air.   
I actually sent in this one just before he went off air last year (apparently this sign is at the start of a dirt road off the main road....in South Africa)  Ingrid (Inge Bears) took the pic with her phone while she was on holiday last year:

Woohooooooo!!!  The secret's out!!  I'm sooooooooo glad you have decided to share!  I don't know if I'm allowed to share this (sorry Danni, you can club me over the head with something next time you see me    )...........Danni has lost a wopping 36% of her body weight!!!  That is such a great achievement and something to be so proud of. CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Katrina you're in my prayers!  Sending you lots of hugs!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I bought some acrylic paints today, BUT WAIT....look a bit closer!  Notice anything funny?

     [size=18]I GUESS ITS OFFICIAL THEN[/size]
     [size=25]WHITE IS THE NEW BLACK!![/size]

Oh yes, that's my kids for ya.....and its not if they are little any more.......they're 11 and 14!!!   

I love this little guy!  He has such a gorgous little face!

Congrats Jodi!  That's wonderful news!!  Love the pics of your bears!  AWESOME!!

Very cute!

Yep, perhaps you could move the arms up a bit.....what about using glass eyes opposed to plastic....that's just a thought      But he is still lovely!!

Dear Christine,

Bernhard from LouBear mohair is looking for someone who would want to design bears using their mohair.  They don't carry the patterns on their own website.  Another company called "South African Bear Company" run by Michaela Rae will sell the patterns and the kits on Berhard's behalf.

They asked me but I had to turn them down because I have an exclusive rights deal with another company in South Africa, but perhaps you could give Bernhard a call. 
His email address is: sales@loubear.com

Another GORGEOUS bear for a very brave and special lady!

She is beautiful!!  I would also like to send good thoughts and prayers to both those special ladies!!  Your bears will definitely brighten their day!

Hi Chloe!!  I'm glad to hear that you decided to keep little Pina Colada!!   Malibu is beary cute too - I'm sure he will find a good home soon!  Love your new fishies too. 
Hugs
Ilze

Oh my goodness, he is soooo teeny tiny and so VERY CUTE!!!

Congratulations Tammy! :hug:

She is stunning from her gorgeous little face to her wonderful feet!!