Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

WOW yes.... I second everyone's messages.....a truly fantastic and fun day....lots of my little critters disappeared.....thought I could now have a rest...but have a few more orders to make!
BIG thank you Samantha and all her family....(and just realised I didn't get to try the cake  ...I was on my way when the raffle started!)
I loved meeting all the TT-ers    and found that Shelly now lives in the village where I grew up...what a small world! 
The bears were truly gorgeous  Lynne  :hug:

Love your website Jackie ...the pink is fab!  glad you're getting there slowly but surely....I'm sure some days are fine and some not so good....there's lots of us here if you fancy a chat  might need some more biccies though!  gorgeous bears too 
Hugs Lynne  :hug:

how exciting!.....I want some turtles to watch too!  ...we don't have anything as interesting in Gloucestershire....I live on the river so only ratty and mole for company!
thanks for the fab pics Kelly....how long before the eggs hatch? 
Lynne

What a sweetheart she is Cat  .....welcome to TT Mary! 
Hugs Lynne  :hug:

Thank you everyone!  ...think I've just about finished now...phew! 
Hugs and good luck to everyone for Sunday  :hug: Lynne

Wow Samantha I'm in awe of your energy in organising the whole event and making such fab little bears...and so many ....phew!!!!!  soooo look forward to seeing these little guys....panda's my fav 
see you Sunday....aaaaaaaaaaaaaah so near!!! 
Hugs Lynne  :hug:

Shamus is absolutely adorable  ....I could just pick him up and hug him!  :hug:
See you Sunday Paula!    Lynne

Absolutely gorgeous bears Yvonne      can't wait to see them!  Lynne  :hug:

oooooooh no.... it's all soooo confusing!!!!!!!    I hadn't even thought about how anyone would pay....if they even buy anything!  it's all getting rather too near....I'm having a trial table-set up tomorrow....my bears are getting even smaller...think I should just make a huge one in the last few days and plonk it in the middle  :crackup: see you all Sunday  :hug:  Lynne

Awwwww sooo pretty 
lynne  :hug:

Clare...I can't wait to see your bears on Sunday.....I adore them!  these three are too fab!     
hugs Lynne  :hug:

Primrose is gorgeous Paula  ...love that colour 
hugs Lynne

A sneaky preview of the Cheeky-boys...complete with their catapults! I hand-dyed different mohairs to get the blue-look! I'm keeping the Spice Girls and Cheeky-boys in different boxes....don't want them getting up to mischief before their appearance at the Stratford Show! 
Hugs Lynne  :hug:

she's so cute  ...I'm geting itchy fingers for making a doll now!....maybe after the Stratford show.....   lynne  :hug:

These two are lovely Kim      I don't blame you for stopping now...I keep thinking I'll just make one more.....! can't believe it will be next Sunday  ....I must start my labelling!
see you on the 8th ...hugs Lynne  :hug:
ps hope baby stays put till the 9th! 

she's very cute  ......wish she was mine!    lynne  :hug:

Here's Baby-bob.....he's off to Stratford on the 8th June....he's a tiny 2 1/4" sitting and a lovely blue Sassy fabric. 
mini hugs Lynne  :hug:

I love Julius  ...can't wait to see him at the show Chris  Lynne  :hug:

oooooh scary and fabulous at the same time!  ....great work Manuela 
Lynne  :clap:

Thank you everyone!    ....yes I'm panicking a bit now as there's only two weeks till Stratford...not sure I've enough to fill a six foot table!!!!    Hugs Lynne

Erin he's lovely...I adore his colour and his eyes are beautiful    Lynne  :hug:

Just thought I'd let you know these little 'Spice Girls' will be at the Stratford show! A sneak preview!....Left to right they are Paprika, Nutmeg, Cumin and Cinnamon...they're around 4"-5" tall.
Will also post a pic of my butterfly-bears soon 
Hugs Lynne  :hug:

oooooh Paula these two are gorgeous bears....can't wait to stroke them!    Lynne  :hug:

I can't wait to see everyone there  ....and see all the wonderful bears in the fur!.....I will post some preview pics this week too......and well done Samantha for all your hard work!  I'm sure we'll have lots of photos between us all....
Lynne  :hug:

This is a difficult one Kathy but I always stand my ground, if it's an auction then everyone takes a chance. Most times I list on ebay I get a question to end early....but then I often don't get bids until the last few seconds even though I have about 15-20 people watching...then it goes mad and the bidding ends very quickly as time runs out..... If people would bid earlier then the price would go up gradually and I would probably get more!....a great way to buy but not good if you're selling!
I think offering buy now and an auction bidding, sounds like a good way of covering both...might try that next time 
Lynne  :hug: