Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

:dance: :dance:  What wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. :dance:  :dance:

Oh, I just can't stand all that cuteness. I don't think I could pick just one.

Jodi:

How are you planning on running the auction? Will you be planning an event in your local area and everyone will send their bears to you? Or do you intend everyone to sell/auction their own bear and send you the proceeds? I think it's a wonderful idea but can you tell me a little more about what you envision?

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Good one!

Me, too, Sue Ann.

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Me, too...what everyone else said, although I like the magnet idea as well.

And you probably didn't even know I was gone! Our internet is cable and it just shut me down on Thursday. Thankfully, the cable guy came today and has me working although he says he's put a work order in because it's not a problem here in the house, it's outside in the underground cable, so hopefully, by Monday evening everything will be back to normal.

I can't believe how much I missed you all and hearing all your news...so many posts; it'll take me days to catch up. I'm just so glad to be back online. I hope I didn't miss anything...

Marlys

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That's terrific, Lynette, and what a great site.

Oh, Dilu, I hope I got my vote in on time...I didn't get Kassie's message until this morning. I love Anna and her baby.

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Great news!
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Lillianna Loppears...such a great name and she's such a pretty girl; just beautiful with her old fashioned dress.

So sorry about Titus... :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

She just makes me smile; such a cutie. I love her face...big eyes and tiny nose. She's darling.

Lovely rooms, Paula and Tami...and so darn neat!

Paula, painting a couple of swatches of color on your wall is a wonderful idea. I wanted my sewing room a pale lavender and even took a flower to Lowes for them to match and, of course, the paint itself looked perfect, but once on the walls, it was really, really purple...and not nearly so neatly arranged as the two of you have your rooms. And it's so filled with my quilting supplies that I have to keep my bear supplies downstairs in two different closets and three cabinets.

I'm really hoping to clean out, sort out, down size my quilt supplies and repaint this summer so I can get everything into one room. Your pictures are an inspiration.

You have a lot on your plate right now and it's good you have a place to dump where people understand. We all have difficulties and situations that overwhelm us...and you know you're not alone here. :pray:  :hug:   :pray:  :pray:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Very exciting time...congratulations. :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

:hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: I add my name to what everyone has already said. These people stuck a nasty letter in your mailbox, a cowardly thing to do. That would seem to say they don't care what you would have to say about this situation and that's they've chosen to behave as they have regardless of the obviously hurtful comments. No one needs friends like that. So... :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Oh, I know what a worry it can be for your special companions to have surgery. Such a worry, just like worrying about your human kids. Many prayers for you and Ginger. :hug:

Adorable!

Oh, aren't they cute. Looks like they had a great time exploring. I love the second and third pictures showing the rocks, beach and ocean...so pretty.

WooHoo...I got to name Greenbeary  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  Glad you liked it...I'm honored to have help name him.     

Oh, they're all wonderful. I love Madeline and Oliver, but they are all so cute.

:hug: Absolutely great news. :clap:  So happy for you. :clap:  :hug:   :dance:  :dance:  :dance: