Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

That is a great picture. The little guy really does look like he's enjoying the ride and saying "go faster."

I missed the draw, too. Congratulations Nancy. Now we'll all be pestering you to make that bear for it.

Jodi, you are a very generous girl. I'll look for your next give-away.  Thanks.

I use an Ott lamp table model. It's about 12" high and maybe 4.5" deep. You lift the light part from the stand to turn the light on and close it back to turn it off. There's flexibility also in the angle of the light. I use it mostly for beading along with a magnifier. It's very portable and I take it with me to beading classes.

I have a heavier table lamp made by Daylight. It's not so portable but has a magnifier with it. I purchased from and you can see it at:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/shoppin … WTOOLLAMPS

It's the top light and right below it is a similar light to my OTT light.

Yes, lucky you. The giraffe is so cute and the box is extra special since you weren't expecting it. Very nice way to start your day.

Marion, your crocheted bears are amazing. This little girl is just adorable.

So sweet...you are both lucky girls with your swap bears.

Tracy's bears are wonderful and very unique. Lucky you, Samantha. Quinn is a very handsome little guy.

I kinda agree with DebbieD. A letter from their attorney would probably do it. She is infringing and if she continues, or others try the same thing, it could be more than $22 they're talking about. I just don't like people who don't play fair.

Eewwwie. Can she do that? Wouldn't Mimzy or her likeness be trademark protected? She did say Mimzy like but no.

Very sweet bunny. She has very soulful eyes.

What precious pictures. Cute as can be.

I think his cheeks look great. He's a pretty bear.

Welcome back, Tami. I missed your cute pictures of the day.
What a great mom and what a great picture. I love it.

Ania, you have been very busy. They are all so adorable and I love your style.

Oh my goodness! Could they be any cuter! Sounds like such fun having watching these little guys grow and explore their world. They are darling, beautiful little puppies.     And they really are growing fast.

Thanks everyone.

Lisa, don't down play your you help. You were tremendously patient and generous with your time, even with potty training and a goldfish blizzard.

Gaby, you can do it, too. And, as I found, you just need to get started, then you seem to have lots to say. I hope to get some pictures of my bears up regularly. I recently purchased Photoshop Elements 5 and I'm trying to learn it. And I can't seem to delete the pics from my camera's memory card.

Jodi, I saw your blog the other day. Now I'm very aware of everyone's "blog" link under their avatar. I love your Winnie the Pooh quotes, too. And that little "Happy Bear" you posted today is just adorable. He's a really happy looking little guy.

I love that you have a blog for your son...Call Your Mother  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup: I say the same thing to Joseph. When I haven't heard from him for a while, I send a text message on his phone with those exact words. How great that his your son's friends read it, too. You must have been a favorite mom among his group of friends.

Samantha, thank you. I've also been checking in on your blog. You and your mother look so much alike and I love your little bears. They all look so sweet.

Shantell, it's lots of fun. It was especially nice to be able to write a note about my daughter's graduation since I wasn't able to be there today.

Thank you all for your comments about my kids. I love them dearly and they do grow up too fast. Allyn and I have always had a close relationship with our kids and I am so grateful for that having myself grown up without such a relationship with my parents.

Thanks again to all who nudged me on.

Sunray is adorable, Gladys. I love her.

My name is Marlys and I am a blogger!

It's only been up a few days though I'd been working on it at least a week. I'd sit down to write and my mind went blank. Lisa of Twin Cubs was kind and generous enough to help me get started. And not only that, she created a beautiful graphic for me and listed everyone's blog link.

Thanks to you all for the nudge into the world of the blog.

Louise, I am so sorry for your loss. I understand perfectly the love you have for Sydney. We have three Scotties now. We lost our little Hugo about two and a half years ago and I still miss him so much and tear up at just the thought of him chasing birds in our back yard or giving me that very special look.

No, no, no, not silly at all. Our furry companions are quite special. God Bless. :hug:

I love them. Grady has beautiful eyes. I'm sure they'll be a hit.

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Such a sweet little face. I love her.

I received this from a friend today...no offense intended to you wonderful guys on our forum.

For all those men who say, why buy a cow when you can get milk for free?
Here's an update for you: Now days, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.

Men are like....

1. Men are like ... Laxatives ..... They irritate the crap out of you.

2. Men are like..... Bananas ....... The older they get, the less firm they are.

3. Men are like...... Weather ...... Nothing can be done to change them.

4. Men are like ..... Blenders ..... You need One, but you're not quite sure why.

5. Men are like ..... Chocolate Bars .... Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.

6. Men are like ..... Commercials ....... You can't believe a word they say.

7. Men are like ... Department Stores .... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.

8. Men are like ..... Government Bonds ..... They take soooooooo long to mature.

9. Men are like ..... Mascara ..... They usually run at the first sign of emotion.

10. Men are like .... Popcorn .... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.

11. Men are like ... Snowstorms .... You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.

12. Men are like .... Lava Lamps .... Fun to look at, but not very bright.

13. Men are like ... Parking Spots .... All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.

Boy, Sue Ann, that looks awfully painful...and you say the swelling has gone down! That looks really serious; have you been to the doctor? Take good care of it.

Cute, Katrina. How do you make a 1 inch teddy! Amazing.