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peterbear Sep 15, 2009

Hi everyone,

I had been looking forward to Sunday September 13th for months and I was expecting the Hugglets show to be something special, but I was definitely not prepared for what I saw: four halls filled with the most beautiful bears and animals, from the tiniest teddies to huge bears, old and new.  :dance:

I had my floor plans in my  hand, clearly marked which artists I wanted to see, and the TT’ers I wanted to talked to; so when I entered the halls and I had decided I would be all cool and collected, strolling through isles …     

Forget it

: the floor plans were absolutely useless !!   I was so overwhelmed by the beauty I saw all around me (the teddy bears and the artists  ), I completely forgot everything I had planned.   After about an  hour I had to step outside for a minute, because my head was spinning. 

After composing myself a bit, I returned and tried to find most of the TT’ers there, but I’m afraid I might have missed some, so sorry about that.  I also wanted to take lots of pictures of the beautiful displays, but I completely forgot I had my camera in my pocket; I only took seven pictures and they turned out all wrong (I must have pushed the wrong buttons or something like that)  .  I know I promised you some pictures, but due to unforeseen circumstances (me losing my head ), I can’t show you any (a thousand apologies).  Luckily Jane was there as well, so you can rely on her to post some photos. 

Apart from the beautiful bears I saw, it struck me as well how kind and friendly everyone was; there was such a great atmosphere of kindred souls all coming together in one big celebration.  I did wonder where all these people were coming from?  I saw people with teddy bear handbags, teddy bear T-shirts; there was one lady who had a jacket  with teddy bear prints on it.  I saw a man clutching a teddy bear, like it was his most prized possession.  Why don’t I see these people on the streets every day.  I do believe the world would be a better place if there were more teddy bear people in it ! 

Finally I would like to say a big thank you to all you TT’ers who were there exhibiting and visiting for making this such a wonderful experience for me : YOU’RE THE BEST !

Oh, you were wondering if any teddy bears went home with me to Belgium ???  What do you think… OF COURSE !   Here’s a photo of the 6 new members in my hug.

A big bear hug to all of you !   :hug:

Peterbear

katiecountrymouse1 Sep 15, 2009

Hi Peter,

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
Toast did me proud!!!!

The bears look wonderful in your picture. I know they'll all be well taken care of.

I bet you cannot wait until the next one!

Love kayx.

peterbear Sep 15, 2009

Toast did me proud!!!

Yes Kay,
You can be very proud of Toast : he made sure I stuck to my budget and talked to a lot of other teddies (here he is with a bear called Bearsac).

Hugs,  :hug:
Peterbear

Woodbury Park Bears Sep 15, 2009

Hi Peter how wonderful you had such a good time and don't feel to bad about forgeting to take photos I do it nearly everytime I go to shows    Your new bears all look wonderful and I envy you going to hugglets, one day I would like to go too. Isn't it great to see people in teddy mode so different to the real world I agree it would be a much better place if everyone hugged a teddy.

Hugs
Raewyn

The Rabbit Maker Sep 15, 2009

I'm glad you had an enjoyable  visit to Hugglets. I too had an enjoyable and successful day.

Don't worry about forgetting to take photos......I even forgot to take one of my own stand !!!!!!!

Laurie Sep 15, 2009

It was great to meet you on the day Peter
Looks like you had a very succesful shopping trip :dance: 
Laurie :hug:

Jack&Lilia Sep 15, 2009

Sorry I didn't get to meet you Peter....but it looks like you had a wonderful day adding these gorgeous bears to your collection! 
As for photos I'm like Shelly I didn't even take a photo of my own stand!....only got one of the queue outside that husband Tony took on the way back in!  It really was a fab day  :dance: Bet you're planning your next trip in February!

Bumpkin Bears Sep 15, 2009

So glad you had a fantastic day Peter, not surprised you lost your head amongst all those bears, sheer heaven     I love your new friends that you lost your heart too, what a special home they have - I can just imagine the tea parties going on at yours  :cake:
Beary Hugs,
Catherine xx

DENBY30 Sep 15, 2009

  :dance: Yeah! So glad you had a great day at Hugglest Peter.  The new bears for your hug are fabulous!  I wish I could go there, so many bears, so little time.  It really had to be a heavenly place with all the bears, I have never actually been to a bear show.  Someday.  Glad you bot back safe and sound and enjoyed meeting all the tt"rs there.  Thanx for sharing, and do not worry about the pictures, someone else will handle it I am sure.

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 15, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  Bravo for a very successful day at Hugglets!!

dangerbears Sep 15, 2009

Hi Peter,

It was great fun to read your post:) I hope that the trip overall was as good as the bears you bought. I can't quite decide whether Garance or Song is my favorite, but that's not important -- they're all so beautiful!

Becky

binglebears Sep 15, 2009

Oh, Peter!  I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time at Hugglets!  It sounds like an absolutely dreamy place for teddy bear lovers.  Your new bears are beautiful!
Warmly,
Cheryl

susiray Sep 15, 2009

Hi Peter i did look out for you but it was soooooo busy. it too was my first time and i took my mum who is a collector. i forgot aswell to take pics but i managed to visit every stall and bought supplies for me to take back to portugal and i did purchase a bear called Leon, i will take so pics of him and post on here. you bought a lovely mix of bears all so sweet. i  had a great time  thankyou Hugglets

susan xx

matilda Sep 16, 2009

Oh my! I cant wait for the day I get to experience Hugglets for myself.  :dance:  Its sounds so exciting :dance:
And what lovely editions to your Hug.

Carolyn Green Sep 16, 2009

Hi Peter,

What a lovely report of your visit to Hugglets and how neat that six adorable bears made it home with you.
Thanks for sharing.

Hugs
Carolyn

Yvonne Sep 16, 2009

Sorry to have missed you Peter..... What a busy show!!!! Glad to hear you had such wonderful day...you certainly have bought some gorgeous bears home with you...maybe we will get to meet next time!!

Hugs Yvonne 

Tammy Sep 16, 2009

Looks and sounds like you had a fabulous time at the show Peter !  I can imagine how overwhelming it must be with so many vendors. Someday I hope to get there too.  You brought home some really wonderful bears to remember your first Hugglets show by  .

ScaliWagGrrs Sep 17, 2009

Sounds like you had a marvelous time! some day I would love to go to Hugglets. I have never been to a teddybear show either and can only imagine how wonderful and fun it must be to see so many fabulous bears and meet so many bear artists in one place.
Your new members of your hug are all wonderful!
Beth

All Bear Sep 17, 2009

Lovely to catch up with you in person Peter!  You went home with a beautiful collection of bears!

I Love Teddies Sep 17, 2009

Sounds like you had a great time and you adopted some great bears!  Thanks for your report.

Barling Bears Sep 17, 2009

Hello Peter,

I am thrilled that you had such a wonderful time and it was lovely to meet you.  Sorry that your weeks of planning went out the window!!!!  He!

Still, you will have no problem next time!  Hope Robinson is behaving!

Speak soon.

Hugs,

Marilyn.

Linda Sep 18, 2009

Hi Peter, it was lovely to meet you on Sunday. And you have added some lovely bears to your collection.