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Roxanne: that is a wonderful gingerbread house. what fun you must of had making it. Oh I hope you win.
Michelle
Oh Louise, you are a kindred spirit. When I get hot flashes I'll go outside in the snow. It is heaven....I look like a nut outside in 20 degree weather but hey who cares? Picture a a women in a pink bathrobe (only for the neighbors sake- decency issue) fuzzy slippers with a diet Pepsi in one hand, fanning myself with the other. My Michael, who has lived with me 21 years, keeps complaining he is freezing, since he goes to bed at 9:00 pm and I don't saunter into bed until 2-3 am, I get the last say on the thermostat....Lucky me....
I have stood in front of the freezer too....oh the creative things one must do to stay cool.
But dear Louise, my wonderful doctor placed me on a nonestrogen based medication to help with the hot flashes. I can't take hormone replacement because of being a cancer survivor and it is not recommended for me. But, I can say that medication cut down on hot flashes by about 90%. I can sleep through the night and not wake up soaked to the bone. Nor do I break out in a pouring sweat in the middle of a business meeting (that is awful). Ask your doctor about what, if any, would be good for you. There is no need to suffer. Now I still get them but not as bad or as often. I still go outside in winter weather for I find that is the quickest way to cool down. In the summer, the freezer is my best friend.
Bear Hugs to you
Michelle
Lynette: that is a wonderful lesson. It really does make one think doesn't it...
Michelle
Oh that was fun Jodi. People are so cleaver on how they put these things togeter. Just loved it.
Michelle
great idea. I'm up late. . Don't go to bed until 2:00 or 3:00 am. So pick a time and I'll join in too....
Michelle
what a nice surprise for you Karen. Chip is as cute as can be....congratulations.
Michelle
Richy: I'm glad you got Nancy and Ted’s books. I love them both. Since you are asking for other recommendations here are few more to consider. If like miniature bears I recommend the following:
A Manual for making miniature teddy bears by Deb Cnahan
Making and Dressing miniature Teddy bears by Julie Owen
Making Teddy bears in Miniature by Angela Bullock
How to Make Enchanting Miniature Teddy Bears by Kesling
For Regular teddy bears I recommend the following books:
The Ultimate Handbook in making teddy bears by Linda Mullins
Whimsical Teddy Bears by Neysa Phillippi
Complete Book on Teddy Bear Making Techniques
How to make award winning teddy bears by Michael Ray and Janet Vivieros
The ABCs of Making Teddy Bears- Linda Mead
Teddy Bears How to Make Them - by Hutchings
If you are looking for books in your country and can't find them, go to a large well known book store and ask them to order it for you. I did that once with Barnes and Noble. They had to order the book for me from the UK. It is worth a try.
For sculpting, I understand Nancy Tillberg has an online course where you can print out the course for reference. I hear it is very good. I might take it in the future. Here is the link to look at the courses she offers:
http://www.kranbearys.com/EbearZ/faq.htm
Hope this give you some ideas
Michelle
Jane: That is a great website on 24. Boy can't wait for January to see a new season. Does you son know if there are contracts out for 2008 and 2009 for 24 to continue? I hope this is not the last season.....Do let me know if there will be more after 2007....
Michelle
Oh Sandi: what a nightmare for you and your little girl. I worry about my parents in that God forsaken state called Florida. It is the hurricanes I worry about. I wonder what would happen if they too lost power. They are elderly and the heat and oh I can't imagine, the unspeakable --looting....But at least for you and your family, you are back with power. Thank goodness your neighbor was kind to you.
Michelle
Lena wrote: Horse hair is great and comes in many colors. I love it. Use only the tail hair.
Lena: Do people sell horse hair for crafts? If so where can one buy it? My friend gave me some years ago but I don't live near any horse people (well I do, I just don't know them).
Michelle
Dear Sandra: I am so sorry about your dog passing away. There is nothing I can say that can ease your pain. We are all here for you. I will say a prayer to Saint Francis of Assisi (Patron Saint for animals) to take care of your dog for you.
Bear Hugs
Michelle
Renae wrote:Yes, Michelle, I know a lady in wombat rescue over there, impossible to move a wombat burrow. It missed them, but badly burned the area right around them and they are flooded with injured animals. It really hits the wallabies, simply because they can't stand much stress.
Renea: Animal rescue groups are such a blessing really for those animals that are injured. thank goodness thedh wombat burrow was missed. Is she able to make sure they will be o.k. given the area is burned? Oh It is heartbreaking isn't it.....Any news on the wallabies? The picture looks so horriable!
Michelle
Oh Bronwen: That is good that people and vets help. It breaks my heart when I hear about things like this. So many people and animial suffer so....Nobody talks about the animals though. I would love to hear about a success stories or news on rescues.
Michelle
Oh Jane, I just bought season five of 24. I love to watch it all together without commercials. Have all five seasons!
If you have not seen Boston Legal, please get the DVD. William Shatner was once a brilliant attorney and has the best law firm in the country but he now has Alzheimer’s disease. He does weird things that send the partners scurrying around to fix them. They need him there as a figure head. James Spader who plays Allan Shore. He is just shy of doing things illegal to do the right thing for his clients. Oh it is too good not to watch.....I think you can buy season one right now. Really fun to watch.
For the Unit. Boy that is good. This unit is highly secret and only answers to the President of the United States. The do missions and so forth.
Now you mention Prison Break. I have yet to watch it but I bought Season One. I have to find time to begin this series....
Michelle
awww....too cute
Oh Susan: what a terrible thing to be happening. It is very sad to hear about your friend and neighbor.
I often wonder (afraid to ask) but what about the wildlife. Are there animal groups to help those hurt in the fire? I almost don't know if I can read the answer....The news never talks about the animals even in the USA when we have fires like that.
Do keep safe and let us know about the updates
Michelle
