Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks Tammy and Monica.  I've bookmarked the site for future reference too.  I agree with Lisa on the open mouth tutorial.  I'll try again.  My first wasn't too successful.

Jane, I had to laugh when I read the title of your thread because in our neck of the woods a "poot" is a gastric disturbance, if you know what I mean.  I was thinking, "Eww too much information", then I realized you were talking about your computer.   :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Brenda, I burn all my pictures to CD's s then print out thumbnail pages and put them in a binder with page dividers that hold the CD.   I have about 5 CDs of pictures now so they are labeled "A", "B" etc.  That way, when I want to find a photo, I just look through the binder for it and pop in the CD.  Also, the photos aren't taking up space on your hard drive.

I also subscribe to Mozy computer back-up service.  It automatically backs up all the data on your computer periodically and is saved on a remote server.  If your computer crashes you can log on and restore.  It's really inexpensive.

I also have an external hard drive that holds 160 GB. 

I guess I'm a little paranoid about losing all my stuff too.

Bees sting once and lose their stinger.  Wasps and yellow jackets can sting repeatedly.

When I was four, a neighborhood kid hammered a stick into a yellow jackets nets underground.  The yellow jackets swarmed and we were all stung many times.  They were flying in my Shirley Temple-type curls and in my starched petticoats (I know, dating myself here).  I remember laying on the sofa later with piles of baking soda paste all over my body.

Excellent ! ! !   :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

I'm getting how you feel Aleta.

I've been away from home since July 9th and won't be home until the 30th.   I find myself, not only missing making bears, but I even miss my bears.  How silly is that ! ! !   I do miss my doggies too and my husband. 

I committed by email to edit some TV shows when I get home and serve as membership chair on our TV station group.  That's going to take time away from bears.  What was I thinking ! ? ! ?

Did you see Hairspray?  We loved it ! ! !

Oh yes, sunglasses on the head.  I've done that so many times.  Looking for my car keys when they are in my hand, that's another one.  And . . . I've gotten into the shower with my glasses on too.  At least I could tell which bottle was shampoo and which was conditioner.  I've conditioned my hair before shampooing a couple times.

Your daughter was a lucky duck not to be stung.  Your back yard looks lovely, by the way.  I would love to lounge around there on a summer afternoon too. 

One time, when I was driving, a bee flew in the car window, down the back of my shirt and stung my back.  I quickly pulled over and pulled my shirt off.  Luckily no one was around to see.  I was also stung by a bumble bee once.  It's no different than being stung by a regular bee.

Hi there . . . can't wait to see the results of this new mohair.  I use Dritz Fray Check (it's only $1.64 at Walmart, $3 something elsewhere).  I fray check just inside the lines after I draw the pattern on the mohair, before I cut it out.

I make my bears' clothes like Jenny and Jared, with a second bodice piece for the lining.  It is a lot easier than bias binding or facings.

Congratulations Gail ! ! !   Hanna Grace is absolutely prescious and I love her name.

Congratulations Eileen ! ! !   It's so exciting.

I too am awaiting my first grandchild.  My Tracy is due on Christmas day.  I'm right there with ya'.  When is your Caroline due?

Lisa, happy happy 40th birthday ! ! !    The card your sister sent is hilarious. 

My Paigie gave me one for my bday last year with a pic of a chimpanzee sitting on the photocopy machine photocopying his butt . . . and she said it somehow reminded her of me.    Hmmmmmm  . . . not sure what that was all about.

Anyhow . . . 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Excellent pic.  Mice are adorable too ! ! !

Excellent ! ! !

I'd love to have a mac but my son-in-law, the IT guy says if I buy one, I'm on my own because he only does pc's.   I do depend on him a bit to help me out with problems now and then.  But I'm thinking that maybe I wouldn't have the problems with a mac, huh?

Congratulations Sarah ! ! !  I want to see the cover too.

WOWIE . . . Huge congratulations to you Wanda ! ! ! !

How cool ! ! !   So much history.  I think we're going to New England in the fall.  We'll make a stop there for sure.

Charlotte, I love it.   I know, it's hard to quit once you make that first cut.  I often cut my own hair too, but I have my Paigie trim it up for me when she comes over.  I always seem to leave a few long stragglers.

Anyway,  it must feel very "lightening" and freeing for you.  A lot cooler in the hot weather too.

CONGRATULATIONS Kim.  Not to undermine your bears, but . . . . he's your best work yet.  How prescious ! ! !

Krista, you have mastered the kitties.  This pair is fantastic, so much personality.  Take pics at the show if you can, that would be great.

Awwwwwwwwwww  . . .   toooooo cute ! ! !

What could be cuter than that ! ! !