Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi Jane,
               Well, I have not been able to join in Teddy Talk for a few months now, and this has cheered me up ,you'll never know how much.  You do make such a great job of everthing you do. Love Sue Ann in her cossie too and of course our Penny and George.  Hope to be able to take part again very soon. Good Luck to you all.

Scottish Hugs Rita xxxxx

PS. Sean is wearing an Anderson Tartan Kilt and my husband's name is Anderson ( first name)

Awwwwwww Charlotte what a beauty . Is he a German Shepherd puppy???. Hugs Rita xxx

Get Well soon Celena. Warm Hugs from Rita xxx

Well, That cake ,now who could possible follow that. Absolutely Scrumptious I bet. I am having a weekend off from bear-making , because the house needs cleaning, change beds,I have a huge ironing , need to fill the freezer. You see while I,m making bears , I have no wee elves to do these things for me.  But to-morrow I can make bears till my hearts content as the work will be all done. Mind you it does not take me very long to make a mess again, even though I do have a sewing/craft room.  Anyway, whatever you are all doing ,enjoy the week-end.

Hugs Ritaxxxxx

My dearest Louise, just you have a bottle of Merlot if you need it. I think most of us really take on too much sometimes, but then its what the bear business is all about. Swings and Roundabouts, we are either not doing much at all or overdoing it. You just keep well .

Big Hugs Rita xxxxx

Oh Aleta,
                What a Hoot that is, well I guess they have to get their own back sometime. I have laughed myself silly.  Hugs Rita xxxx

Hello Dilu,
                  Glad your back among us again, we all missed you something awful. take it easy and do what your told,for now anyway.....    Get well Soon. Hugs Rita xxx

Hi everyone,
                        Yes, Mandies new Web-Site is absolutely beautiful and I have also bought a pair of her earing ,which I must say are made with expert precision.In fact I kind of wear them most days now.  The colours she uses are just so pretty.  I think most of us really Mandie.    Hugs Rita xxx

I use the Peach/Brown tones.  Hugs Rita xx

Thank-You so much girls, I just would hate to miss out again.  Hugs Rita xxx

Hi Everybody,

  I missed out last time ,so I signed up straight away for the one on 27th April ,but I have not heard anything. Are you contacted or what happens next.27th has been and gone now.   Hugs Rita xxx

Hi Kim ,I too have done that to groups and its great fun. Its amazing.The first time I did it I wrote a few pages and intended to use them for my talk, but you know what, I never even looked at them ,the words will come to you and they will have so many questions to ask you. I bet you will enjoy it as much as the kids.  Hugs Rita xxxx

Oh Sophie she is so nice, No wonder you are excited. I would be too.  You Enjoy her,great work Clare by the way. Hugs Rita xxx

My goodness Suzanne how Tragic. Your daughter will be devastated to think on this young man who graduated with her not so long ago. Life sure batters us about sometimes . Prayers go to his Family.  Hugs Rita xxxx

Hi,
          Well I must say that Marion joins in most of the TT posts which is nice and she does make gorgeous bears too.  Keep up the good work Marion.  Hugs Rita xxx

Oh Louise that was so funny, Out of the mouth of Babes.  McKennzie is is such a beautiful child too, such huge soulful eyes.   A heartbreaker ,thats for sure.  Hugs Rita xxx

Hi Kassity,
                   I am so sorry to hear you have been a victim of hurtful bullying.  And I totally agree with Melissa ,we are a big family here and although most familys have arguments, we are here to help and care for each other.  Chin up and Head held high my dear, you carry on with your beautiful bears.   Hugs from Scotland.   Rita xxxxxxx

Hi Tracy, Its looks stunning and I,m sure your banner will too. I got Pen Pen to dome my web-site Banner and  it has had so many remarks too. She makes them so individual for us too.  looking forward to viewing the full web-site now.   Hugs Rita xxx

Awwwwww Penny, It is just beautiful. I hope outr Dilu is ok.   Hugs Rita xxx

I totally agree with all thats been said , in a year what has been accomplished. I joined just after Teddy Talk started and I just cannot beleive its a whole year, how the membership must have grown in that time. I have enjoyed every minute of my time here, and all the new things that we have all learned, even new computer skills ( Quy will agree)  The hand of friendship is extended to every country in the world.  I am putting this Poem written by Scottish Poet Robert Burns as I think although most of you might not understand it, the words are so meaningful in groups such as ours.

    Is there for honest poverty
That hangs his head, an' a' that
The coward slave, we pass him by
We dare be poor for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
Our toil's obscure and a' that
The rank is but the guinea's stamp
The man's the gowd for a' that

What though on hamely fare we dine
Wear hoddin grey, an' a' that
Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine
A man's a man, for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
Their tinsel show an' a' that
The honest man, though e'er sae poor
Is king o' men for a' that

Ye see yon birkie ca'd a lord
Wha struts an' stares an' a' that
Tho' hundreds worship at his word
He's but a coof for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
His ribband, star and a' that
The man o' independent mind
He looks an' laughs at a' that

A prince can mak' a belted knight
A marquise, duke, an' a' that
But an honest man's aboon his might
Gude faith, he maunna fa' that
For a' that an' a' that
Their dignities an' a' that
The pith o' sense an' pride o' worth
Are higher rank that a' that

Then let us pray that come it may
(as come it will for a' that)
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth
Shall bear the gree an' a' that
For a' that an' a' that
It's coming yet for a' that
That man to man, the world o'er
Shall brithers be for a' that

Hi,
          After 9+ years I am still striving ,but I do like to try different styles anyway,so I would not worry about finding a particular style.  I think that is the arty part of most bear-makers is to always try to do something different.  Hugs Rita xxx

Dilu, They are all wonderful , I would be hard stuck to pick just one.  You take care and I hope to see lots more once your home again.  All my Love Rita xxx

Happy Birthday Teddy Talk,
                                             My goodness how quickly did that year go by.  I never thought about taking a photo of my card ,but it did get there in time... You are the smartest, craziest, lovely, thoughtful, people that I know.  Cheers!! Here to many more years.  Birthday Hugs

From Bonnie Scotland.  xxxxx

I can appreciate what Aleta said about her Studio being a clutter. Mine is also in a clutter ,but every now and then ,I have to start afresh. I know exactly where everything is too. I try to keep the rest of the house clean and tidy, but most people that come to visit just love to come into my Workroom, they say its so homely. No accounting for taste really.  Hugs Rita xxx

Hi all,
            Like Anne, I never had a Teddy either ,but I was a War baby and I somehow think maybe priorities were different then.  I did have a good education and a lovely childhood ,so I never really missed not having a Teddy. I have more than made up for it now though.  Hugs Rita xxxx