HUGGLETS...TEDDIES 2008...SHOW PICTURES. / General / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Doodlebears
UK
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorSep 16, 2008

First of all I will apologise to anyone who I missed, either by taking pictures of their bears or to say hello to. As I was having to use my wheelchair to get around the show. I arrived at 9 am, two hours before the show started so that I could unload all my bears etc. and then set off around the show to start getting as many pictures as possible before the doors opened at 11 am. This however caused a problem for me taking pictures as many of the exhibitors had not yet set up or were in the throws of setting up. Because of this my usual fairly well organised route around the show was thrown to the wind and I now am at a loss to who made some of the bears. I also feel I have missed some artists and their adorable bears so a BIG sorry and I hope I have not disappointed too many people.
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Well it goes without saying really but the show was awesome. As usual a huge crowd of eager bear hunters (in the nicest sense of course) were awaiting the clock to hit 11 am. The huge queue of enthusiastic bear lovers snaked their way far into the distance down through the grounds of the exhibition centre and out onto the street. Once 11 am came the rush began and people streamed to see the artists they had long awaited to see and purchase their new bears. Others rushed to the bear making suppliers to buy materials to make more of their own creations. The atmosphere was so alive and happy, as it always is at every Hugglets show, thanks to the supremely well practiced organisers Glenn and Irene Jackman.
I myself had a fantastic day and am looking forwards to the next show in February.

Here are the pictures.

katiecountrymouse1 Sep 16, 2008

Thank you Jane,
It's always nice to see pics, when you couldn't be there. :photo: :clap: :clap:
I'm glad it all went well.
love kayx. bear_wub

Je Suis Lugly!
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Gantaeno Sep 16, 2008

Thanks Jane- it was great to finally meet you! Do you know, I took not one photo the whole day! Not a single one! bear_rolleyes I was too busy harassing people, but ah well, at least we can depend on you!

Jellybelly Bears
Australia
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Jellybelly Bears Sep 16, 2008

Thank you sooo much Jane, you're muchly appreciated :hug: :hug: Its so hard when you can't get out of the chair, and sending you extra huggles for your effort even though it was harder than usual, also had to chuckle at the vantage point the photos are taken from, chair eye level, isn't it the worst thing when you see the world from that height haha :hug: :hug:

BootButtonBears
Adelaide
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BootButtonBears Sep 16, 2008

I am so excited to see your photos Jane. You make it possible for so many of us so far away, to have the chance to experience Hugglets. I know it is a huge effort for you and I just wanted to say how very much you are appreciated. A million thank you's for all your work. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Flutter-By Bears
Staffordshire
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ruth Sep 16, 2008

Thank you Jane - it's great to re-live all the magic again ! You're such a wonderful lady :hug:
Mini Hugs ,
Ruth bear_flower

Pandy Potter Bears
Staffordshire, UK
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Amanda Sep 16, 2008

Yay!!!! You've done a great job. Many, many thanks. Its so nice to see all the different styles. :hug:

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thumperantiques Sep 16, 2008

Jane,
What would we do without you! Superb job and thanks so much!!!

hugs,

Brenda

Teddy Bear Academy
Nicholasville, KY
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Laura Lynn Banner SponsorSep 16, 2008

Jane THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! :hug: I know how hard it is for ME to take show pictures, and it was much harder for you. Thank you SO much for all that you have done! It is truly appreciated!!! bear_flower I thought of you all - all day on Sunday bear_wub