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Awwwwweeeeeee, Krista 
what a kind soul you are *hug* That is such a wonderful thing to be doing. :hug: :hug:
Melanie
It is a great mag, I pick mine up at the local bookstore but I want to get a subscription.
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Melanie
You can use a food scale too.. I have a little digital postal scale that I got at an office supply store. I think it was under $20.
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Melanie
Sounds like an awesome trip!! Have Fun!! I can't wait to see photos!!
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Melanie
Ack, that is not good at all... I'm glad the insurance will cover most of it... I know how expensive vet bills are and you just say a prayer that no one gets sick. I will send good thoughts for your little guy. :hug: :hug:
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Melanie
What a sweetie, we had siamese when I was a child and they were very smary cats.. not like our Maine Coon boys.. lol.. beautiful, gentle cats that are not so bright.. heehee.
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Melanie
Yucky! I am saying a small prayer that the snow stays away here... too much to do in the next few weeks and we don't need the snow! lol.
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Melanie
Awe, Cheryl, you are awesome! That is wonderful news there is not a better feeling then giving an animal that second chance. He is so sweet and I'm sure after a little while you'll have some weight on him
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Melanie
My friends cousin has one of those.. it feels like ultrasuede.. heehee. That is kind of a creepy pic though
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Melanie
2. Are the mags thinner because of fewer advertisers? That is most certainly a reason as far as I can tell after looking at some older issues vs. current ones. Have you inquired about advertising prices??? They are rediculous and it's no wonder no one advertises! (I say that but I do advertise when my budget allows because I want to keep the mags going as well as my own business.) I'm wondering out loud here what would happen if the mags actually dropped their advertising prices considerably. I'm guessing more artists would advertise which would also create a larger readership and a stronger following as we all know how word travels and I know that if I could advertise in a magazine for a very affordable price I'd be telling all of my other artist friends that they need to do the same. Right now I wouldn't recommend it to anyone if I thought the price would scare them away! So, although the publisher may drop ad rates they'd get more advertisers so wouldn't loose any money, would have a thicker mag and over a short time rebuild readership.
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One little note as to why I don't do ad's anymore... 
I use to do ad's all the time. Then I had one magazines publish wrong information (aka not the proof I signed).. and then they did nothing about it... just said, oh, oops. 
The other magazine said if I did 4 ad's that I would get a free one, just in time for my free ad the lady who promised it to me left that month and the new person said they didn't know anything about it and wouldn't do anything 
(I guess it's my fault for not having it in writing). After paying a thousand dollars + Canadian for an ad at the time.. well it just kind of turned me off doing ad's. I can't afford a mistake and when they don't care and your money is gone.. well..
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Melanie
Aleta, I love art doll quartertly.. why.. because they have awesome photographs and out of the box creations in most issues. I love the focus on seasons.. like when magazines do specials on Halloween and Christmas. Issues that are special that you keep for years. I do read the articles, but only if the photos appeal to me. I am getting a subcription to Teddy Bear Scene, I picked up an issue at the book store and was very happy with the publication.
I will agree somewhat about the magazines being somewhat boring. I would like to hear about artists who take some creative risks in Teddy/Critter making. I loved that recent article about "where are they now" artists.. even if they are not making bears anymore, it is still neat to hear how they are doing and what creative endeavor they are into now (or what they are doing now). I use to love the challenges the magazines did.. where they would get a few artists to use the same patten... see how different the bears turned out.
I agree with the studio/workspace, I LOVE to see where others create.. Look at how many home decor magazines are out there. People are snoopy... lol. I know I am! 
Anyway, great topic!
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Melanie
Ohhhh, she is beautiful! I bet she cost you a few pretty pennies.. heehee... I'm sure that was a very stressful time! yikes! I'm so glad that they found her!!
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Melanie
Awe This is an awesome thread!! I want to participate.. 
lol. I can't though because all my bears that are not for adoption are packed in storage.. inc my first who is really really sad.. heehee, made of fun fur and an old glove I love him still.
On a cool note I think we may have found our house! Going back to look at it today. :dance:
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Melanie
Thanks Cheryl! You guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving I am so happy because Brad and I are going to my Parents on Sunday and Mom is already cooking up a storm.. Mmmmmm goooodies 
Have a great weekend!
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Melanie
Awwwee, they are sooo cute.. heehee. We are already starting to see snow here! lol.
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Melanie
I've heard this one, but I'm not sure where it's from.. lol.
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Melanie
Yup Kathy you are right.. One of my Fav quotes from that movie
Jane, I think we do like the same movies.. heehee.
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Melanie
I'm not giving any hints.. heehee. 
I think I'm going to head to bed now.. but I'll see if anyone got it in the morning
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Melanie
If you like the movie read the bood. That is my VERY fav book, I have worn out my copy I have read it so many times.. lol. No one understands my Gilbert Grape obsession.. lol.
Okay, my turn.
"What you feel only matters to you. It's what you do to the people you say you love, that's what matters. It's the only thing that counts."
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Melanie
What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
That is one of my very fav movies!
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Melanie
I'm already on facebook... be wary cause it's VERY addictive.. heehee.
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Melanie
