Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Awww, she is beautiful!  Such a cute pose and shows a lovely character.   

Hugs

Marilyn

Congratulations to you both Judit and Tyler, the cover looks very pretty and charming!  Well done!

Hugs,

Marilyn

Such a gorgeous little character, as usual!  Beautiful.  

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Marilyn 

awww, absolutely adorable ......  such fantastic little characters Joanne, brilliant.  I'd love one myself.     

Hugs,

Marilyn   

Wow, what a fantastic expression ....  your work is absolutely stunning.    :clap:  :clap:

You must be absolutely thrilled with this lovely work of art!  

Hugs

Marilyn 

Aaaww, it has been so exciting!!      

I'm a little niffed though because I had been listening in all day to Lily, awaiting developments (well, several days if I am being honest!!).  I went on to a TV channel for about three minutes (big mistake!!) and then suddenly heard Lily doing her wonderful distinctive  "ooh ooh ooh" noises that she used for greeting Hope.  Yes, sure enough I then discovered she had just had her first cub!! Isn't that just typical!!    A friend of mine in Canada did virtually the same thing and missed the birth by minutes despite being glued to her monitor for hours!!

I am just wondering about the possibility of there being three cubs  ...  I have just been listening in on the latest round of beautiful squealing while babes were feed and got a good old bath from Lily!!  There just may be three, it did sound possible as there was a lovely motoring sound which certainly wasn't Hope, plus two other little different cries.  Maybe I am just looking for extra noises though!! (wishful thinking ....)

I too was so delighted that Hope has been such a beautiful little character, showing her true wonderful spirit.       I can't help feeling sorry for her though poor love, she has been through such a lot and now has to share Lily's attention.  But there again,  ...   two new playmates for her!  

It all just makes your heart sing, doesn't it.

Hugs to all, especially Lily and Hope.

Marilyn x  

Hi Peter,

Your quote said,

...........  well, all I can say is   ..........   I need some hugging!!!!!!!!!     

Hugs back,  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Marilyn x

Hi Lisa,

This little cutie is gorgeous, very original and delightful.  Wish I had your imagination at the moment!!  Well done!  

Hugs

Marilyn 

Aaawwww!!  I have been out of action for a few days and nearly missed this wonderful photo!  How absolutely GORGEOUS!!  

My kind of dog I think!

I don't usually like to see animals in clothing really, but this is certainly an exception - loads of character and I would adore to see this every day.    

He would brighten any day I think ...  You are a very lucky!!

Hugs

Marilyn 

Hello Andrea,

I can't understand a word of it but it all looks very impressive!!  Your characters and bears are stunning, so very well done, you must be thrilled! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Hugs

Marilyn

Aww, how gorgeous.  Wish I had a little audience like that - priceless!

Hugs

Mrilyn 

Hi Richard,

I like your website very much, nice to navigate and looks smart.  Just need to see those bears ............ so come on, get on that sewing machine!!  

(Oh,  ....  thank you so much for the "you know what"! :redface: )

Hugs

Marilyn x

Hi everyone,

Congratulations to everyone on your nominations, you must be thrilled!  I am delighted you have been richly rewarded for your lovely pieces!

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Hugs to all,

Marilyn x

Aaawwww,  I totally agree with Sue Ann.        

Such beautiful members of the cat family and they always look so graceful. Thanks for posting such a lovely little photo.

Hugs

Marilyn x

Hello Deb,

Valentine is a super little bear and it's very refreshing to see a bear made from different "materials".  
A lovely interesting way to be creative!

Hugs

Marilyn

Hi Louise,

Yes, I did see it!!  Looking forward to the next two programmes too.  It was great to see the part where Lily and Hope were re-united but still cried my eyes out again, especially when Sue started crying.  It has certainly all been an emotional rollercoaster with these wonderful bears, must remember to get the tissues at the ready tonight just in case!

Hi Dawn,  Looking forward to reading the special articles! (along with the rest of the magazine!!)

Hugs

Marilyn 

Hi there everyone,  

I was sitting here thinking about the past year and my attention naturally wandered to dear old Teddy Talk, a forum that is always such a friendly place to spend some time (or a lot of time!) perusing, making new friends, learning techniques, laughing and sharing moments of both pleasure and sadness with everyone.

So I just wanted to especially thank SueAnn for all her hard work on the forum, Tami for her super "cute animal pic of the day" which always make me smile.  Also to Jane for her wonderful cheery messages of birthday greetings to us all, and then of course to Quy who makes everything possible for us! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

You are all stars and make our time on TT all the more special.

Wishing everyone the very happiest of New Years!

Hugs,

Marilyn x  

Hi Everyone,  

Well, I have some BRILLIANT news!!!  It would seem that the long awaited Lily and Hope bear den cam is about to go ahead!  YAY!   :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Just updating this to say that the CAM is now operating!!!   How wonderful to see the bears again!!   So, all of us who just NEED our little daily fix of those wonderful bears will be satisfied again.  Just can't believe it is nearly a year since little Hope arrived, and maybe in just about another month, we may hear those same magical sounds again when yet another little furry bundle is produced.  Can't wait. 

Well, there are now nearly 2000 viewers so word is getting around!

Here's the link.

http://www.bear.org/livecams/lily-hope-cam.html

What better way to end this year and begin an exciting 2011.  HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!!

ENJOY!!!!!    

Hugs

Marilyn x          

Oh Tami, I can imagine just how you are feeling at the moment.  I am so sorry to hear about poor little Tiffani, bless her.    Thank heavens her problem was found swiftly by the vets and action taken.  A customer of mine had a similar problem to this just before Christmas but in her case, her very large dog had eaten one of her husband's socks and this caused a dangerous problem for the dog.  Thankfully he is back to his normal self now but I gather dogs will eat anything!

Tiffany will soon be bouncing around Tami, she is an extremely lucky little dog to have such a devoted Mum and Dad.

Sending squishy (but gentle!) hugs to Tiffany. :hug:  :hug:

Marilyn

Hi Richard,

What a handsome bear!  I immediately recognised this as one of your bears when I first saw the photo, which just proves that you already have your own "look"!
Well done, he looks wonderful!
Have a smashing Christmas and look forward to seeing many more of your designs in the New Year.

Hugs

Marilyn x

I just can't get enough of this little photo, so thought I would "bump it up" the listing so it isn't forgotten, for everyone to see again!!      

Hugs

Marilyn

Wow, it looks as though that is going to be a great hit.  Absolutely wonderful.  Little Hope up that tree too is just about the cutest thing ever!  

Roll on next year is all I can say!

Thank you for telling us about this Maria.

Hugs,

Marilyn  

Aawww, this little photo made my heart melt.        
You just want to pick the little bundle up and cuddle him don't you, and tell him that everything will be alright  .....    
A touching little scene I think.

Hugs,
Marilyn

Hi everyone,

This is really just a little question to those teddy lovers that went to the British Bear Fair on Sunday.

Sorry to ask this, but is there the teeniest, weeniest, smallest possible chance that anyone took a photo of me accepting my award at all?  I know it is pretty remote, but it's just that after the awards for my category had taken place, my hubby quite naturally returned to the "mens waiting area" :crackup:  :crackup: thinking and hoping that he would soon be on the motorway going home.  But then, when my name was called again by Dawn, he (and I!) were totally unprepared and so I have no photographs at all of me accepting an award.  It would be nice to have photographic evidence that this did actually take place and it's not all in my mind!!  I am pretty sure this is bit of a long shot, but if anyone does happen to have one, I would be every so grateful if they could email me and send a copy of it to me.

If anyone did take a piccie, then I apologise profusely for breaking your camera!! :crackup:

Many thanks.

Hugs,
Marilyn

How absolutely gorgeous!!!!  Your Mum will be totally delighted with such a wonderful duo, well done!    

Hugs

Marilyn