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KJ Lyons Jan 22, 2007

OK, MY turn bear_whistle
Shelli's Mr. Sandman was nominated for the Golden Teddy Bear Award! I just knew it would happen bear_rolleyes
Karen

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Oh, HOORAY!!! :dance: :dance: I was wondering about Mr. Sandman! bear_wub Yippee! I'm so excited for you, Shelli! He's such a wonderful piece. You put a lot of your heart and soul into him, and it shows. bear_thumb
Big bear hugs to you, my friend! :hug:
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 22, 2007

??? Really ???

Well, if that's true, it's an absolutely wonderful bit of news, and a complete surprise to me since I've had no official notice yet. Yay, me! Laughing here...

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I am maybe THE most impatient person on the planet when it comes to awaiting important news (honestly, it gives me stomach aches), and I appreciate a good "spoiler" much more than the average person, I think... so I'm incredibly grateful for your post, Karen.

I'll be waiting to hear from the GT folks "officially" before I plaster the nominee logo all over my website and scream the news out to everyone I know using boldface and ALL CAPS like a giddy freakshow of excitement, but I know you were in Florida, and I know the announcements were made there, so I guess you're trustworthy....

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Thank you very much for letting me know. I love that the news comes from someone I really like and respect and whose work I admire. Hugs to you!

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jenny Jan 22, 2007

Oh well done Shelli..I am delighted for you!!! I knew you'd win through!! :clap: :clap:

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Judi Jan 22, 2007

PICTURES SHELLI!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Terrie Jan 22, 2007

Congratulations Shelli!! Great News!

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TamiL Jan 22, 2007

Congrats, I love Mr. Sandman!! bear_original

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Tammy Jan 22, 2007

Shelli, that is just wonderful. Congratulations on this great recognition.

I think I need a nap after all the excitement on here today !!!!!! bear_tongue

K Pawz GuestJan 22, 2007

Congratulations Shelli!!!

Hugs,
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Dilu Jan 22, 2007

Woohoo

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Kathleen Jan 22, 2007

Congrats Shelli! :clap: :clap: :clap:

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thumperantiques Jan 22, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS, Shelli !!!!! Thats wonderful - I'm so happy for you. Post another picture of him, so all the newcomers can see, will you please?

hugs,

Brenda

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Jodi Falk Jan 22, 2007

YIPPIE !!! WA ZOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!! I am happy for you !!!! Congratulatiooooooooooons !!!

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dusty attic Jan 22, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS, WELL DONE. :dance: :dance: :dance:

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Stellajella Jan 22, 2007

Shelli, do I remember correctly : ... and this talented, modest knucklehead...errrrrmmmm :crackup:

Congratulations! Mr.Sandmann is really a smasher! He can only give you wonderfullest dreams! bear_wub

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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 22, 2007

Hey, it wasn't modesty, it was cluelessness on my part. Karen knows more than I do by a long shot. I'll be excited to hear the "official" word myself from the folks at Teddy Bear Review when (if?) it comes my way. Will keep you posted on the official word. TBR usually posts the winners to their website pretty quickly, within a few days of the announcement event, with photos posted shortly thereafter. So we can all check back there shortly.

Here's another pic of MR. SANDMAN. Thanks again for all your congratulations on my apparent GT nomination. I admit, it certainly does take the sting out of missing out on a TOBY this year. I intend to practice what I preach about that, though; I refuse to define myself by my nominations (or lack thereof), and I allow myself to mourn and feel sad and ego-busted -- and get grrrrrrrrrrrr determined to show 'em, next year! -- for just a moment, and then dive headfirst into undiluted JOY for those others whose work achieved notice, because it's a joyful thing, indeed!