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Dilu Mar 15, 2007

I taught a golly class on E-bearz U and one of the ladies who took it was a gal named Karen.

We became friends, writing back and forth and I found her simply delightful.

And she was so kind about the class and sew enthusiastic.

Well you could have knocked me over with a feather-turns out she has designed gollies for the World of Miniature!!!! Last thing she needed was me tealling her how to make a golly! :crackup:

Well this is what she sent me for my birthday: and I think he is simply adorable!

Thank you Karen-if I can ever get you to cruise by here..... bear_original

TinyBear
Denmark
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tinybear-dk Mar 15, 2007

He really is beautiful.
You are so lucky and what a sweet lady bear_flower

Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears
Milford Ohio
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Tami E Mar 15, 2007

That's so cool!!! I'm sure she took your class as a way to spend time with like minded people and there is alaways something to learn from another! I love this little guy and that was sweet gift!

Wilmslow Cheshire
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Hi Dilu,
I know Karen,she is a lovely lovely lady.I stayed with her and Bob a good few years back now at her home when I and another miniature artist flew over to do the Lina Miullins show.We had never met before that and Karen and Bob were wonderful and gave up theri time and took us everywhere to shop and eat and generally made us feel special.The person who I went with who shall remain nameless was the rudest guest ever.I was embarrased by how she expected to be waited on and complained about everything.
I took Karen a tiny golly I had made to say thanks.After that when Karen and Bob were in the UK they looked me and my family up and I have kept in touch although not as often.
Lucky you !!
hugs,
Louise x

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Dilu Mar 15, 2007

Hi Louise, Tami and Tina,

Louise I agree, she is just as nice as the day is long....and i don't know how she gets so much done. so your story surely doesn't surprise me-I think she would be gracious to everyone in any situation....Lucky you getting to visit. I keep urging her to come here to TT, but I don't think she has yet....i wish she would, she would be a real asset.

gollyhugs,

dilu

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMar 15, 2007

Fabulous golly, Dilu!

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sarahjane Mar 15, 2007

Lovely Golly Dilu you lucky thing, I'm sure she had a wonderful time in your class!!!

SHELLI MAKES
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMar 15, 2007

Lucky you, Dilu! That's a really sweet little Golly/Santa. But I still like yours the best... bear_original

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Dilu Mar 15, 2007

awww Shel..... bear_wub

bears by beesley TM
Tofield Alberta Canada
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bearsbybeesley Mar 15, 2007

Oh how awesome darling Dilu! You are such a lovely lady that people are just drawn to you!

Hugs Louise

Little Bear Guy
Waterloo, Ontario
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Little Bear Guy Mar 16, 2007

Dilu you are such a lucky person, anyone who knows Karen is very lucky. We met Karen and Bob in England in 2005 . Steve went to California in Dec to give a talk to Karen's teddy bear group so Steve got to see her again and Karen was very gracious about picking him up at the airport and putting him up for a few nights. In the miniature club that we belong to we did a birthday swap last yr and Karen got my name, she made me the cutiest little yellow bear (my favourite colour) I was very lucky to get that and she does make very nice little bears as well.

Big hugs

Shane