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puca bears Nov 11, 2009

And here's me thinking - if the nominations are being posted out, I'll just have to be patient (something I'm NOT good at!)............
and  - YIPPEE -  just arrived - TWO for me!
I'll get himself (he who knows how to retrieve piccies from his mysterious filing system) to post the picces tonight!
huggies
Maria
actually - one of them is the bear in my avatar

ruth Nov 11, 2009

Many Congratulations Maria  :dance:  :clap:  Looking forward to seeing the pic's .
Will you be coming over for the event ? It'd be great to meet you 

Mini Hugs , Ruth

Julie Nov 11, 2009

Congratulations Maria!

Look forward to seeing your wonderful bears 'in the fur' at Hove!!

WoozieJu Nov 11, 2009

Congratulations Maria! :clap:
I know what you mean about the technology stuff... I have Mark to help me as without him no-one would ever see anything!!
As Julie said, look forward to seeing you at Hove. It'll be lovely to finally meet everyone & put names to faces.
Hugs,
Julia x

valewoodbears Nov 11, 2009

Oh Maria, congratulations, looking forward to seeing you and the bears, love your avatar bear  :clap:  :clap:

Pauline

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorNov 11, 2009

Congratulations Maria, I just love your avatar bear, he deserved a win. Well done once again, you clever lady. I'll look forwards to seeing the pictures of both bears later. Two, wow!

Huggies, Jane.       

sandra p Nov 11, 2009

congratulations maria,the bear in youer avatar is stunning     are you going?maybe i'll see you there
:hug: sandra

puca bears Nov 11, 2009

Thanks, all of you - you're the BEST! :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Yes, Julia - a complete Luddite, that's me - I'm only happy that I can manage emails - Jeremy can explain other computer stuff over and over, but it really does go in one ear and straight out the other.
Unfortunately, I won't be at the show - we tend not to plan any trips in winter, as we can be,  and have been   snowed in before.......plus, as of a couple of weeks back, we are saving all our pennies for next August - our BIG adventure - we are going to N. Minnesota to participate in a black bear field study! :dance:  :dance:  :dance:   This really will be a dream come true for me - can't tell you how excited I am about it.
big huggies
Maria

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peterbear Nov 11, 2009

Congratulations on your nominations, Maria !  :clap:

I'm also looking forward to seeing the pictures.

I'm soooo envious  , going on a black bear field study : AWESOME !   :dance:
That is going to be an adventure of a lifetime !

and remember :

PLEASE DO

(not) 

FEED THE BEARS

!  :crackup:

Hugs,  :hug:

Peter

rowarrior Nov 11, 2009

Congrats to you too!

Yvonne Nov 11, 2009

Huge Congratulations Maria!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: Your avatar bear is amazing..as are all your creations!!

Hugs Yvonne 

Barling Bears Nov 11, 2009

Hi Maria,

Oooh, well done!  Congratulations!  Your bears are all pretty amazing!

Hugs

Marilyn

I Love Teddies Nov 11, 2009

congrats, Maria!  I can't wait to hear about your black bear field study!  That sounds like such a neat trip.   :clap:  :dance:

puca bears Nov 11, 2009

Hiya
here's my bears.........think I have to explain the first group , for those of you not familiar with the Icanhascheezburger site. They  were inspired by the "Lolrus saga" - it all started with a pic of a rather unhappy looking walrus, and his keeper who was taking away a BLUE bucket - and the caption was something like "he stole my bukkit". The story took off from there and a lot of really funny captioned pics followed..........and I just had to do my take on the story - hence "You guys seen my bukkit?" And the hardest part? Finding the right-sized bukkit....

And here's the second - "Bare-faced cheek".........

BIG thankyou, Peter, Katy, Yvonne , Marilyn and Chrissie :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: !
And if you're interested, Peter and Chrissie, you can read about the field course on www.bearstudy.org   and www.bear.org/website         - it is going to be AWESOME, and with any luck, Peter, we will get to feed the bears! But oh boy, it just seems such a long time till August!

big huggies
Maria :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

LisaAP Nov 11, 2009

Oooh I just love that walrus!!! Super whiskers and great wrinkly body.

Both entries are so creative and fabulously created. Winners the both of them.

Congratulations and good luck on the day. 

Regards

Lisa

Laurie Nov 11, 2009

Congratulations Maria :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Laurie :hug:

rowarrior Nov 11, 2009

love the scene, and lol at the story behind it.  Your avatar bear is cool too

Jack&Lilia Nov 12, 2009

well done Maria  :dance: both entries are stunning     

Gijzette Nov 12, 2009

Congrats Maria!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

I love the scene with the walrus and polar bears.

Hugs,

FenBeary Folk Nov 12, 2009

Congratulations Maria     

rufnut Nov 12, 2009

Congratulations Maria, fabulous work.  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

puca bears Nov 12, 2009

BIG thankyou, Lisa, Laurie, Katy, Lynne, Gijzette,Sue and Karen........ :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
glad you like the bears.........I had great fun with the Lolrus - tho the wiry whiskers had me stumped for a while, till I found some "gold" beading wire - worked a treat!
big huggies all round
Maria

Little Bear Guy Nov 12, 2009

Your the best Maria, I'm so happy for you . You never cease to amaze me with your wit and creativity when it comes to your designs.  HUGE congrats on your nod for the BBAA's I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Big hugs

Shane

PeachtreeCottage Nov 12, 2009

Congratulations.   I love the wrinkley walrus and the licking tongue in the 2nd one is funny!  :-)

/miniteddyhugs,

puca bears Nov 12, 2009

Shane - thankyou SO much - you really are such a sweetie!
And Mary - thankyou too - I'm so glad you like the bears - all these nice comments from everyone are what makes the hard work SO worthwhile
big huggies
Maria :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: