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Bears-a-Bruin!It's been a looonnnngggg time since I last posted here, but I have been lurking for a little while again and drooling over the lovely bears in the gallery 
Some of you might remember that I eventually packed my bear-making supplies away over a year ago and put my needles down due to ongoing sinus infections and a seriously broken finger nail (remember that?!). Well, the finger healed just fine (hurrah!) but the sinus still gives me problems. So I've figured that if I can't beat the sinus I'll just carry on making bears anyway! Yes, I've been getting those creative urges again, and am going to stick to the mini's since I'm less sensitive to the fur. They are my preference anyway 
So I'd like to send a big bear hug to all those who remember me (hope everyone is well!). And a big bear hug to those who don't as well! :hug:
Helena x
Bearly Kidz Bearswelcome back I look forward to seeing your bears.. And here's a hug :hug: :hug: :hug:
Denise
Hi Helena,
I've seen your bears on ebay, but I did wonder why we hadn't seen any for a long time. Look forward to seeing your bears. :clap: :clap:
All the best for 2008. 
Love Kayx.
Patsy Lake BearsHi Helena it is good to hear your finger healed and that you are back making the bears. Welcome back by the way and a Happy New Year to you :hug: :hug: :hug:
Bears-a-Bruin!Aww, thankyou.....I do love this forum and wonder how I ever stayed away so long....
I'm in the process of finishing a bear today - will post photos later if I get chance. I'm developing a callus on my sewing finger again. Makes me feel like a proper bear maker! LOL
Pandy Potter BearsHello! If its any help I've been gone for a year too and am starting tomorrow. I bet it feels weird and like you've never been away, all at the same time. Good luck!
Hi Helena , I loved looking through your little bears ! I see you're not a million miles away from me
geographically speaking ! Welcome back again - I'm fairly new here 
Mini Hugs , Ruth (p.s , yes what did happen to Dave Sylvian ? Talking Drum etc *sighs* )
Bears-a-Bruin!Hi Amanda, are you back to selling bears? Can't wait to see them! I finished two little ones this week and REALLY enjoyed it. Now I have to wait from some fur to arrive - eek, and I'm chomping at the bit to make another! Lovely to talk to you again.
Ruth, you noticed my liking for David Sylvian. I still have a 'thing' about him, much to my husband's concern! Sylvian made some odd instrumental stuff for a while (way too art-y for me, hehe) but then Japan reformed under the name Rain Tree Crow and Sylvian & Janson made an album called Snow Borne Sorrow. Can recommend them both 
q.D.paToOtieSWelcome back! As a fellow sinus sufferer, I feel your pain. Thank God for the invention of Mucinex D which I take once a week to drain or I'd never survive. Good luck with yours and I can't wait to see your new bears!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posts: 8,574Welcome back Helena,
honestly, i do believe we atre govem physical ailments so as to appreciate our creative time all the more.
Glad you made the "right" decision, you might as well make bears and have some fun in life, right?
Hope your sinuses feel better soon
gollyhugs
dilu
Welcome back Helena, its so nice to see you back making your adorable bears
Hugs :hug:
Vicki
Past Time BearsBig welcome back, Helena . . . really glad to see you here again! I'm very pleased you didn't give up your art permanently and am looking forward to seeing your new bears. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Back Road BearsSo glad you are back! I've missed you!
I'm sorry your sinus troubles haven't cleared.... I know how miserable and annoying they are! But I'm glad it seems they aren't caused by making bears!
Can't wait to see some new creations!!!
Welcome Back!
:hug: :hug:
Hello Helena, nice to meet you, think you must have been away when I joined here, its not quite a year since I joined. Look forward to seeing some of your creations.
Warm wishes
Pauline
Bears-a-Bruin!*waves to everyone* :hug:
Yes, sinus problems are a nuisance but looks like they are a fact of life for me now (along with failing eyesight, wrinkles, sore back....haha!). So as Dilu says, I may as well have some fun! Daphne, I'm glad it's not caused by bears too
Laurie Lou BearsWelcome back Helena
I love your little bears
Laurie :hug:
Newcastle, OntarioHi Helena,
Glad you managed to find your way back. I don't have as much time for TTalk as I used to, but I certainly still need my daily dose. Keep making those bears!
hugs,
Brenda
I once had to have my tear ducts opened as they "continually wept" I am sure this is something to do with all the mohair that floats around when we working on our bears.
Welcome back.
Lynette
Jellybelly BearsHey there Helena so glad to see you back, missed your little cute bears 
Sorry you're still not feeling the best, but I think the bears will make you feel better anyway
welcome back helena
i dont remember you since i havent been here a year yet - well i dont tihnk so
i was invited by wendy matilda and i procrastinated for ages ....
hello from a fellow brit ... origially a northerner too
cat xxxx
Country BearsHellllooooooo Helena!!! :hug: :hug:
It's lovely to hear from you hun!!! Ooooh I'm another sinus sufferer, I KNOW YOUR PAIN!!!! 
:twisted: I live on vicks, I'm surprised my nose is still on my face sometimes!! Anyhows, glad you've returned, can't wait to catch up!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Bears-a-Bruin!Thanks everyone :hug: You've all made me feel very humbled, not to mention bad for staying away so long!!!
As for the sinuses, it seems it's a common problem and at least we have each other to lean on! Clare, I use Vicks too but I'm always losing them (the stick-thingies) and usually find them again stuck down the back of a chair or in a cupboard. I'm amassing quite a collection of them at the moment..... 
Welcome back Helena
Good to see you back again and we look forward to seeing more of your adorable bears.
Hugs
Carolyn
