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sarahjane Aug 28, 2006

I'm just moving this up to the top again as Lisa has worked really hard on getting this up and running and I want everyone to remember to vote!!   :redface:

Koala Aug 28, 2006

I guess that I am not the only one who didn't know anything about this award. As I don't usually enter competitions....but probably should...it will not really worry me to miss out .  Maybe I'll look at it next year.
I always seem to have enough deadlines to meet with finishing orders, working on new designs, trying to get material ready for ads...which takes me ages. Then there is housework, cooking ,gardening and the gym ! No wonder I don't get the time I would like to spend on T.T
The older I get , the less hours there seems to be in a day....or maybe like this computer I am overloaded and just tooo slow!
Susan

patsylakebears Aug 29, 2006

Sarah that is a great thing to do ... I agree Lisa has worked hard on this and we should all at least help by voting ..

bearsbyTracey Aug 29, 2006

Hi Lisa

I have just voted. I was considering entering however with my 3 and 5 year as well as the hubby having birthdays in the week i have got a bit behind with my sewing. :doh:

I was planning to come over for bears in brisbane show as well as the convention this year however my daughter is competing in the national aerobics champs and it next weekend.
Please send info for next years competition and shows

Hugs
Tracey

Megelles Aug 29, 2006

Thanks for voting Tracey.  I hope that you can come next year as well.  I do thoroughly understand about the no time factor. 

I would like to thank everyone that has voted.  The Australian Bear Awards - TABA (I will love it when everyone know about TABA and I don't have to type it in full) would not be possible without the army of supporters, the judges and helpers and the backing of Australian Bear Creations and other sponsers.

Thanks heaps!!

rufnut Aug 29, 2006

Fantastic efforts to you Lisa and your team behind you, I admire your time and your efforts, we understand the family factor too.    Well done for taking it on,  and wishing you lots of success this year and years to follow.  :hug:

matilda Aug 29, 2006

I was under the impression that the Brisbane show and convention was finished.
MMmmmm toooo much info ends up confusing.
Sorry Lisa but I didnt understand a word of what you said. :redface:
Maybe if I'm reminded next January I will love to enter next year. I nolonger have one to enter this year.
Wendy

Just Us Bears Aug 30, 2006

Hi Wendy,

Maybe you are confused with the Gold Coast International Teddy Bear show that was at Jupiters Casino back in June? 

Bears in Brisbane is always in September and The Australian Bear Convention is a brand new show in it's debut year, which is the following weekend and also on the Gold Coast.

What a shame you didn't hear about the comp for TABA, I'm sure Lisa would love to have had some of your wonderful aussie animals strut their stuff. 
There really has been quite a lot of info around and about concerning TABA; write up's in the last two Australian Bear Creations, the TABA banner which has popped up with great regularity here on TT over the last six months, and a thread about the upcoming awards not so long ago. I guess you just missed it. 

Lisa wanted to try to include those who were unable to send bears for the hands on comp by making a photographic section in the awards too, which is what is being voted on at the moment. Entries for the second part, which is the hands on section close next Wednesday.
I guess it takes time for anything new to become ingrained in our 'mental' calendar but TABA is here to stay so everyone will be well and truly aware it's a calendar 'must' by next year and we can all do our bit to help promote it in the meantime so that Australia too can have a prestigious "TOBY-style" comp with high standards.

Running two major shows only a week apart must have been a huge undertaking for you Lisa, especially with all the wonderful workshops you have listed on the website for bear and bead enthusiasts for the week between the shows. You must be Wonder Woman!
Off to place my vote!

Vicki-Lynn Smith Sep 2, 2006

:clap:
Congratulations to you Lisa,
You're doing a fabulous job putting some enthusiasm and dedication towards making the Australian Bear Industry even better. To all those artists who entered good luck and congratulations for contributing to the inaugural competition. Great things start from humble beginnings. Next year will be even bigger I'm sure. Don't forget to have a peek on the website. I enjoyed my visit.

Hugs
Vicki