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Aww, thank you girls! I'm so pleased to say my customer was delighted with her so I can breathe easy now!
Hugs
Marilyn 
Hi Tami,
I always look out for your daily "Awwww/Ahhhh factor photo!".
Awwwww, I haven't seen this before. He's totally gorgeous. 
Actually, I've just had a thought looking at this little chap - wouldn't it be fun to have a little "caption" contest, well, not a
contest, but you know what I mean. This little photo would be an ideal candidate. We have to think up funny captions for a certain photo? Just a little idea ...
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Marilyn
Hi Susan,
Warm greetings from sunny Ditton!!! (many thanks for your PM - I'll reply very soon!)
I had the same worries as you a little while ago and found opening a Paypal account was a good way to go. Another way that I have tried
was by being paid by an International Bank Transfer I think it's called, but Paypal is probably the easiest. Good luck!
Hope all's well out there! Will speak soon.
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Jane,
Oh, I know just how you feel! I used to panic whenever I had an enquiry from abroad and I expect most will remember the occasion when I was asked to remove the stuffing from a bear so that it would cost less to post!!! 
I think it is an easier case sending parcels to the EU, but have yet to experience sending anything further afield. Some of my bears are in other countries but had been bought in the UK at fairs and taken abroad. So, it was a BIG achievement when I eventually had my first proper overseas sale which was to Peter! I think he must clearly remember my initial panic when it came to postage costs!!! (and everything else, come to that!!) I personally think it is a good thing to find three different ways to post a parcel abroad and give the customer a choice as to which route they would like to take. I have been using UPS and can highly recommend them but most of my bears are large and heavy so even sending in the UK can produce high postal prices. But I have customers who are only too willing to pay a little more money to have their bear sent by a quick safe route that is tracked, insured and only delivered with a signature. In some circumstances, I have happily paid some of the postage costs myself or maybe certain fees in order to help reduce some of the costs to the customer. Just be upfront about the costs and then the customer has the choice.
So Jane, please don't let the postage stop you from selling your lovely bears abroad!
Hugs
Marilyn
Very cute!
I'm probably totally wrong, but it does look a little like a baby Jack Russell puppy. My best friend has two and they look very similar.
Hugs to all.
Marilyn
Dear Jane,
Awww, congratulations! Jambi is a wonderful work of art and certainly deserves to be a winner! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Marilyn
Denise, Thank you SO MUCH for the link to the video!!! I think I will be playing this for ever! So very beautiful and adorable!
Big hugs
Marilyn
How beautiful! Looks like a little harvest mouse all curled up to sleep! Gorgeous!
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Marilyn
Wow wow wow!!! What a stunning piece of work!
You have captured such a beautiful expression, plus, with the added bonus of open/closing eyes and mouth, I
think you have made the nicest "proper bear" I have seen! Totally gorgeous and I'd love to see him in the fur!!
I feel completely talentless when I see work like yours!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Everyone,
Here is a little photo of my latest commission bear "Angelina" who I have just finished so I am keeping my fingers crossed
that my customer will like her! She is about 23" tall and very cuddly (the bear that is, not my customer!!!) Ha!
Hope you are all keeping well!
Hugs
Marilyn
I don't usually watch this programme either but was forced to at the weekend, so actually saw this lady singing first time round. When everyone there was
basically laughing at her in the beginning, I said to my hubby that she probably had a wonderful voice. So when she started to sing, well, it was good
to see all those people in the audience have to take a gulp and look stupid! She was fantastic and the judges comments were wonderful and her singing gave me goosebumps! I hope she does well in the competition, whatever it is meant to be!!
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Marilyn
Aawwwww, I felt quite emotional after reading that!!! How beautiful and so very unusual. It's made my day too!
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Marilyn
Wow! I just had to log in to say how terrific this little fella is!!! Totally amazing work!
He's simply gorgeous.
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Marilyn
Hi Paula,
Mmmmmmm, I am also a maker of large bears as you know and, although I have never entered a competition of this nature, I can understand
your frustration. Although I make bears of different sizes, the usual happy size for my bears is around 22 inches, so my 18 inch
bears actual seem small to me! I'm sure you are the same!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Sharie,
After turning on my computer, the very first thing I always do is go straight to that website and do my "daily click", even if I do nothing else! I don't have a blog but anyone can click on the "big button" and help them too. Such a very worthy cause. There are five other charities shown on the same site that all have independent clicking facilities too, so check them out!
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Marilyn
Hi Melisa,
Wow, I can't even begin to imagine all the work involved in achieving this little character! It's brilliant!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Millie,
What a beautiful heart warming tale. Please give Tristan an almighty BIG HUG for being the very BEST FRIEND any animal could have and Pork Chop will love him for ever for all the wonderful help he has given this little dog. If only everyone was like Tristan.
I am sure we would all love to hear how Pork Chop gets on, and I certainly hope he is soon back to his normal wonderful self. In all that pain, he was still wagging that gorgeous tail of his!!! Aaawww.
big hugs
Marilyn
Hi Susan,
Aw, thank you for your lovely comments.
Actually, I have just PM-ed you so details will be there for you!
Take care.
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Daphne,
Thank you for sharing your photos with us, they are lovely. It is so nice to see the stands so clearly as they are not all up against each
other but have plenty of space around. There were plenty of nice bears there and I'm sure you had a good time!
Take care!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Susan,
Oh, well done on choosing such a lovely name!! I do like Bobbi! It's certainly not easy choosing names is it; it's bad enough trying to
get bear names!
How wonderful that you are adopting Bobbi, and I hope the puppies soon find loving homes.
Hugs
Marilyn
