Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

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Tracy, I know just how "noisy" they can be. Hubby & I spent a weekend at a small resort one time & they had lots of peacocks around the property...I was going to say on the grounds, but these birds prefered roof tops...lol and they did their yells all weekend...It does sound like an old lady yelling "help" akkkk... :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

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Carolyn & Jane,
Glad you both enjoyed it too.
Hugs,

Oh I love Peacocks!!! They are so majestic...but soooo noisy...lol. We know someone who has white ones, which are very pretty...but well...yours are the real macoy! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,

Edie & Brenda & Jenn,
Glad it touched you as it did me. and Jenn...you have mail:)
Hugs,

My good news is, after having my hand basically crushed on Saturday by one of those guys with a killer hand shake at a show I was doing..not just once but twice...on his way in & out..and having a sprain that woke me up at 4 in the morning with major pain...and spending the day yesterday with my arm in a sling so I wouldn't be as tempted to use my hand( Still did some...bad girl)and icing & putting arnica extract on it...and massaging it...today I actually worked through weaving a basket...& some 2 handed typing.
And the really good news...we now have our second Gallery for our baskets...
Hugs & Happy things,

Well Heather...hmmm I took my hubbies last name over 37 years ago when we got married, because Des Roches was shorter & simpler than Phetteplace...but no one ever pronounces either correctly. maybe a combo of your's & his would be fun...unless he is the last of a generation & needs to carry on the name.  How about Winklok?

I love Hare Hipster sooo much!!! Thanks again Marion/merbear!!!! :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :dance:  :dance:  :hug:
Hugs,

To everyone who is in my life no matter how briefly, I just want to make sure to say:

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

    ONCE YOU READ THIS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!

         
    A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.

    It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.     

    Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.   

    "Jack, did you hear me?"     
     

    "Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.     

    "Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.     
     

    "I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.     

    "You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said     
         

    "He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.     

     
    As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.     

    The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.     

     
    Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.   
     
   
   
     

    "What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.

     
    "The box is gone," he said     

    "What box?" Mom asked.     
         
     
     

    "There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said.     
         
         

    It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
     

    "Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."       
     

    It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.     

    Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.   

    "Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.   

    Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:     

    "Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser."   
 

     
    "The thing he valued most was...my time"     

    Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.     
     

    "I need some time to spend with my son," he said.   
     
   

    "Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!"     

    "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,"   
   

    Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.   

    1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.   
   
   
     
   

    2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.   
   

     
    3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.   
   

   
     
   
    4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.   
   
   

         
    5. You mean the world to someone.
   
   
   
     
     
    6. If not for you, someone may not be living.   
   
     
     
     
    7. You are special and unique.   
     
     
     
     
    8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.     
   
     

    9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
   
     

    10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.

    11. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

    12. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

    13 . Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy .

    14. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.

    Send this letter to all the people you care about, if you do so, you will certainly brighten someone's day and might change their perspective on life..for the better.

    To everyone I sent this to " Thanks for your time

Awesome!!!!!!!
Hugs,

  :hug:    :hug:  Now that is a bunch of good news!!!!! Oh and I changed my picture...it's brand new...taken on Saturday:)
Hugs,

Ouch ooch..poor Mom...Nathan will heal much faster from this than you will...just the nature of the beast...but  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: for all. Our son is now 30+ & I remember all those times...but then there was the time his wife called to tell us he had fallen off a ladder at work...and was on his way to a hospital & she was on her way there also..to be with him....and they live 1200 miles away....hmmmmm guess ya don't need to hear this...sorry...but the bigger they get...the bigger the get.
Very Glad everyone is ok!!!
Send Nathan off to camp with a protective bubble:)
Hugs,

The show tomorrow is in Las Vegas...not the big glitzy place...the one just up the road...Las Vegas, New Mexico...a very old quaint NM town...It's called "Las Vegas Celebrates the Arts 2006. I have no idea how it will go...this is the first time I have done it. I normally do 1 really BIG show per year, which is a local art tour...but our baskets have quite a following now. It is called Artesanos del Valle & draws a lot of great folks.
Here is a link http://www.artesanosdelvalle.com/
Happy Friday/Saturday all
Hugs,

Hi Judi,
If I knew how to do ball room dancing, I would wish I was doing that too...but I have seen pics of you 2 dancing and it's breathtaking. I sure understand the rib thing. I hurt my ribs...well quite a while ago...and they are still rather sensitive...have to be very careful what I do/lift etc. I know a coughing spell can undo what healing has happened. 

I have a show tomorrow...with baskets & a premier of my needle felted kritters...so I am trying to just veg ...I am as prepared as I can be...

Ohhh enjoy the quiet!
Hugs,

Marion/Merbear & I are done!!!! The Hare arrive just about an hour ago!!! Will post pictures asap. I love Hare Hipster!!!!

PS. Hare Hipster is going to go to a show with me tomorrow...he will be my "Lucky Rabbit" mascot. I will keep him safe in my pocket :hug:
Hugs,

The Hare,
Well...he may not have won the race, but he sure has won my heart!!!!! Ohhhhh Marion he is incredible...I love him soooo much. Wow what a work of art in such a small size. When  my hubby came home this afternoon with the package I thought Hare Hipster still hadn't arrived...Then he pulled the mailing package out from between the rest of the mail...with a big grin on his face...I said " This what you are looking for?" Oh wow...wow...lol I better stop that now. I just got done opening the package, so I have not had a chance to do a photo session yet...Maybe you can post a pic Marion. I am just so tickled!
Oh and it was great getting to chat with you on the phone last night Marion. Thanks so much for calling.

Hugs,

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Oh 10th Kingdom...great movie & soooo long...good way to make yourself sit still & heal!!!
Good to see you up & around again..Remember...take it slow & steady & heal and you will be in tiptop shape in no time :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Hugs,

'''"""""Official Questionaire for GC"""""""'''
Exactly how many TTers are you currently dating?
How many TTers have you dated in the past?
What is your obsession with Teddy Bears anyhow?

Inquiring minds just want to know!!!!!
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http://elmerljonesjr.org/Semaphore2004.htm and here is a link

[size=20]  [:hug: :crackup:  :hug:]  [/size][size=8]I thought that was sort of what I said too...but definitely not with your pizazz!!! I love it Dilu!!![/size]
Hugs,

I assume that the Help Advisors here are like Moderators on other BBs & they cannot see any PM...welll..ummm guess there is always an exception :crackup:  :crackup: they can see PMs sent to them I hope :crackup:  :crackup: As for the fact that some BBs send you an e-mail  notice you  have a PM. I am pretty sure that is just something set up within the workings of the program...not some real person who sits there & reads them before sending them off to their intended recipient....But I am not an expert on that part...so maybe it's all just a silly assumption on my part...dunno for certain sure...But it seems to me that PMs are Private Messages...hmmmmmm anyone out there who knows for certain sure????

PS. ```blink blink```the lightbulb just came on here.... :crackup: Hey....I am an administrator along with the owner of a local BB & I cannot see anyones PM other than my own...so now that I think about it a little more...I bet ya PMs are totally private!

I know all of the above...the Eagles are great...Styxx...Come Sail Away & Renegade and all the others....lol...hmmm have any of you ever checked out Real Rhapsody? They have a small monthly fee...but you can look up any group/song/ etc...and be your own DJ...it's great!!!Concerts...Arlo Guthrie...several times...and twice in one weekend...in 2 nearby NM towns...and John Denver....at SPAC once and The Lovin Spoonful...and Jefferson Airplane...and the Nitty Gritty Jug Band and many bluegrass concerts...including Bela Fleck when he was about 12.... who is aging themselves????lol Music is the best!!!

I love skunks...lol from a distance....they sure are cute...we had one outside out camper one time years ago...and one got into out basement when I was a kid....and one of our cats went after it...our whole house...and everything in it smelled quite fragrent for some time...the folks in the school we went to really didn't like us much!!! It was years before we lived down the "skunk label"
Hugs,