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Just tooooooo cute for words!
Hi Denise,
Just thought I would let you know that this little fella has now hit our national newspapers! I opened a paper this morning, and there
he was ... sitting in his little bowl of water! How sweet! Feel so sad though at all the poor little mites that didn't make it in the heat and have
perished. Thankfully we do have a happier side too and I believe this little guy is to be re-united with his mum who was apparently in a nearby tree!
Hugs
Marilyn 
Hi there Paula,
Yes, it is a great pity, but it is definitely too late as it has now been handed over to another artist. But I have sold all of my big bears and the few
I have remaining are much smaller so they would look a little lost on the table!! I suppose I could train them to run around a lot!!
I agree from the promotional side it would have been a marvellous opportunity but there again, I would still not be showing any of my new designs so think it best to instead put the money I would have spent to ............... a bear!!! I'm going to have fun looking around and will make sure I am well prepared for the September show.
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Jane,
Well, I nearly cried yesterday!!! I received a wonderful call from Irene yesterday inviting me to exhibit as they had a cancellation. YAY! Well, for one split second I was completely ecstatic but then realised .... I COULDN'T DO IT!!!! 
So many of my bears have been adopted recently (I'm not complaining!!) that I would be sitting there with about five bears on my stand!!! Not a good thing, so I VERY SADLY had to decline the offer!!
Still, my loss is someone else's gain so I hope they enjoy their surprise day! I will be visiting though, you can't get rid of me that easy, and I will be exhibiting there in September. Can't wait!
So I look forward to meeting all you TT-ers from the other side of the table! Have a brilliant day, I know you will. (sob sob sob .........)
Hugs to all.
Marilyn
Hi everyone,
Wow!! Can I just add my own CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and their absolutely beautiful creations!!! Every single bear I have seen so far looks outstanding so very well done!! You should all be floating on clouds today!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap: :hug: :hug:
Hugs :hug: :hug:
Marilyn
Hi there!
Yes, I agree with Jane! I would liked to have seen the chap coming back to the beach and hopping off!!
Nice piccies though! Thanks Denise!
Hugs
Marilyn
Oooh, I like this sort of thing!! Once the legs reach the side position, I can change direction at will. So the poor girl's legs are going back and forth
like a yo-yo!!!! :crackup: Does this mean I can't think straight???? 
dizzy Marilyn
Hi Maria,
Oh, thank you for those!! They are wonderful and would probably make you stop in your tracks before throwing your computer out of the window!!
I particularly loved :
Serious error.
All shortcuts have disappeared. Screen.
Mind. Both are blank.
Happens to me every day!
and
Three things are certain:
Death, taxes and lost data.
Guess which has occurred.
Love the sense of humour!! Made me chuckle anyway!!
Hugs
Marilyn
Lily is gorgeous!! I love the little expression on her face - as though she has been caught doing something naughty and is giving a
lovely innocent look as if to say "it wasn't me!!!"
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Paula,
Your bear looks gorgeous, and I love the colour. I am a lover of purpley colours anyway and think your use of pink and white with it looks nice and helps to tone down the intensity of the purple. I was going to use this same mohair myself as I do recognise it, but guess I won't be now!! (Back to the drawing board!!) Ha!
I love all your open mouthed bears, instantly recognisable as an All Bear!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Marlys,
Your new puppy is beautiful! You are certainly going to have even more fun now and have your hands full! How great is that!
Hugs
Marilyn
Awwwww, they make you feel all warm inside don't they! So sweet ... 
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Christine,
Awwwww, you lucky lucky lucky girl!!!!!! What gorgeous pictures too!! I can imagine how much fun you had while looking after them, they look totally beautiful. I am jealous! He!
Take care.
Hugs
Marilyn
Yep ....... don't forget your bears!!!!!!! 
Just remember to relax and ENJOY!!!! The time whizzes by in a flash when you are there as it has a really buzzy atmosphere. You will talk yourself hoarse chatting to all those new customers and fellow bear makers and friends.
Get yourself organised "behind the scenes" with your receipts, bags, float, etc. I only say that because I get way too excited at these fairs and find it takes me an hour or two to "get to grips" with things, particularly if there are a few people looking at your bears at once. That way you can look cool, calm and collected, even if your tum is still churning and you can't think straight or your mind just goes plain blank!!! I talk from experience!!!!! He!
You will have a wonderful time, I will be there as a visitor this year so will come and say "Hi" !! Look forward to seeing you and your lovely bears there!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hello Maria,
No wonder you are so excited - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your bear Torngasuk is gorgeous so I am not surprised you have done so well!!
It would be lovely to go to Tokyo to collect your award, but hey, there is still time to win that lottery!
big hugs,
Marilyn
Hi Sandra,
Oh, you poor love, what a rotten way to start the new year! I hope everything soon heals and you are back to your normal self again!
The tale of the spiders was horrible!!! I'm terrified of the beasties, and the insects etc that you have over there are the only things that have stopped me going to Australia!! I just know they will come and "get" me! Bbbbbbrrrrrrr, the whole thought makes me shiver too! 
Take care and hope you can soon give us the "thumbs up"!!! He!! 
Hugs
Marilyn
Hi Marg,
Well done on passing your test, many congratulations!! I agree with Ellen, biking is wonderful! It must have given you immense satisfaction walking past that woman knowing that you had passed despite her rudeness!!! :dance: :dance:
And to Jane from Doodlebears, , very well done to you Jane for standing up and managing to get rid of that nasty video. There are too many rude and lewd things going on these days. Gggggrrrrr!
Hugs to you both!
Marilyn
Hi Sarah,
I think that both Christie Bear Supplies and Bear Basics stock these!
I have a feeling too that C & H Fabrics shops stock this, but they seem to be getting rid of a lot of their useful cottons but if there is one near you, it might be worth trying.
Hope you find what you are looking for there!
Hugs
Marilyn
Aawwww, that was lovely to read ... and I am like Denise, tears running down my face!!! I cry every time I read anything that praises animals!
The words are so VERY true. Thank you for sharing it.
Hugs
Marilyn
Awwwwwwww, bless ........ that is a truly wonderful little picture, your daughter must be a very special little darling indeed.
Isn't nature wonderful!
Hugs
Marilyn
Hello Tanni,
I saw your wonderful rabbit Lotti on the other thread by Nichole - and it is absolutely beautiful! I love everything about it!
Big hugs
Marilyn
Wow, I just HAD to log in, purely to say how fantastic both of these gorgeous rabbits are!! They really are so very lovely!
They are both SO different from each other, yet still have such endearing qualities, I love them, you are both very talented at capturing such lovely little characters. Brilliant!
Hugs
Marilyn
