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As I sit typing we are having light hail, mmm looks like Sunny South Africa could even get some snow.
I went out on Friday to purchase some boxes for my shop. While at the centre, chatting to one or two shop owners I asked about shop rentals etc and then decided that maybe I should move my home based shop to a shopping centre. At the same time, in the same centre I was able to find a venue to host an International Teddy Bear show in 2010. Moral of the story dont send me out for something small.
I am going full circle as I orginally started off with my own business in 1986 in a shopping mall. This time thou I have learn't( or have I) that I will delegate!!!!
The mall, is a Garden Centre, and within the garden centre all under one roof, you have various craft shops, pet shops, coffee shops, kids play area and everything else that you can think of except teddy bears and dolls.
The shop is idealy situated, large enough for me to have a work area, and as it is privately owned, the land lords are willing to help you.
So not only are they all excited so am I.
I been there done it, got the T shirt to prove it, and I know that its hard work, however that does not scare me, it is having nothing to do that scares me silly.
Should be signing up for both "events" next week and then I can post more info on the shop and the 2010 teddy bear event.
Of course I have a trip to Argentina 23rd August, returning 2nd September, just to make life more intresting and with a shop to open 1st September and yes I am still learning to dance the Argentinian Tango.
Lynette
puca bearsSounds fabulous, Lynette..............and really exciting - good on ya! I'm just a tad miffed that you're so far away.........I'd be a constant visitor!
big huggies
Maria
The location sounds perfect, and I agree with Maria -- I'd love to stop in!
Becky
EJ's CraftsHow thrilling, sounds wonderful and the best of luck to you to get it up and running.
DoodlebearsWell Lynette my friend, you certainly don't do things by halves now do you. 
I'm supprised that you haven't fitted in Hugglets as well. 
It all sounds wonderful to me, good luck, keep us posted.
Hugs, Jane. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Sounds wonderful Lynette 
Wishing you all the very best.
Hugs
Carolyn
Jellybelly BearsSounds fabulous Lynette!! How exciting and challenging too, will surely keep you busy 
good luck xx
Bumpkin Bearsexciting fulfilling times ahead Lynette - GOOD LUCK and keep dancing :dance: :dance: :hug:
Catherine x
Chaska, MinnesotaDear Lynette: That sound wonderful. Good luck! :clap: :clap:
Past Time BearsI find your initiative and energy totally awesome, Lynette . . . much good luck with all your projects. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Matilda Huggington-bearehahaha Your spirit inspires me Lynette! :dance: :dance:
Back Road BearsLynnette.... you exhaust me!!! :crackup: But I love ya!
How are you going to open the shop on the 1st if you don't come back 'til the 2nd.... oh, never mind! I'm guessing you've figured out a way to be two places at once! And good for you for delegating! Took me years to learn that one... I'm still practicing the skill!
Congrats my friends on the shop and the show venue!!!
:hug: :dance:
Well, a little secret, if it was not for the support from you guys here, I would not be doing half the things I do.
While being a "chatter" on Teddy Talk, my bear making has improved in leaps and bounds with all the friendly advice,some secrets shared amongst all.
Daphne, I have a few days grace, I can take the shop from the 1st September with a set up period till the 14th, then open for trade on the 15th.
Please see my demand topic
Lynette
Daphne, another thing, the saying the kettle calling the pot black !!!! mmm
You have also taken on "bear challenges" and dived in hosting teddy bear shows,when most people would not be so adventurist
My keyboard cannot spell,
Lynette
KezjoyKritterzwow that sounds so exciting!! Im looking forward to photos of your new shop!! have fun in Argentina..I took an argentinian tango lesson last monday..sadly it was a one off lesson, cos it was so much fun!!
Kerrilyn
