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Apple Dumpling DesignsThere are so many incredibly talented new people (oldies too) and SOOOO many new posts, I just can't keep up anymore. I literally could spend hours on here everyday and still miss something.
I've gotten where I rarely post (except on my own) in the Showcase or Bears For Sale section because I hate to miss someone. I'm missing birthdays, special events, and just hey how are you's. 
I need a TT secretary!!
It's incredibly exciting, inspiring and overwhelming all wrapped into one. 
Shantell
Dolls N DreamsI just try to check in a few times a day and when I'm taking a break
from working on a doll or bear.
Try to wish everyone Happy Birthday and love the check the bears
for sale to see all the cuties.
I just have to be here, I would not be the same without Teddy Talk 
I know what you mean though, you could hang out here for hours and hours LOL
Flying Fur StudiosUrrg! I'm feeling it right now!
I love that there are soo many people here, soo many ideas to share. But at the same time, I log in, and there are 2 pages of blue squared to read! Oh my ! 
I would love to comment on everything, say hi to all the new members. It's tough. I hope no-one takes offence if someone doesn't reply or respond to a post. We're just such a chatty bunch eh? 
Canna Bear PaintI've gotten where I rarely post (except on my own) in the Showcase or Bears For Sale section because I hate to miss someone.
Shantell, that is my problem, too! I feel bad if I greet a few new members and then not the next few... or I post comments for half a dozen bears in the showcase and not the next half a dozen. I just can't keep up with all of them without making it a full-time job, and I feel really bad for responding to some people and not others! Hopefully it is a common enough problem that everyone understands, I would hate to think I might hurt someone.
Hugs,
Kelly
I think these are growing pains, ladies, of the very best kind! ... and if it helps you feel any better, know that I'm feeling them too.
Just this weekend I decided some change and discipline were in order, so I've set a limit for myself (which, on day one, I am already exceeding), that I will be online/at the computer until 9:30, finished or otherwise.. and then off for the remainder of the workday, returning later at night if I can.
Also, I've given myself permission NOT to read and/or respond to EVERY SINGLE POST. It's just not doable anymore, as we grow and expand.
We're all such nurturers I think we feel afraid we'll hurt feelings or leave people with the impression they don't matter if we don't get to every post or respond to every question or comment. We'll just have to NOT feel that way.
As a reminder... if you've posted something that needs attention and isn't getting it because it was overlooked, etc., just tag something new onto the thread and it will pop back to the top.
Hugs to all... and bye til later!
Past Time BearsEverybody has made such good points on this subject. As a Help Advisor, I feel a responsibility to read everything and try to post a reply, if possible. Not only do I feel obligated . . . I really want to know what's going on (nosey me!). But, the truth is - and all of you are feeling it, I know - I can't get any bears made. I've got shows coming up and I MUST get my inventory up. So, I may be following Shelli's lead here and not be on so much (yeah, right!) in order to do that. I have huge self discipline problems, so hope I will actually stick to it. Please know that I am interested in all of you and your progress through the delightful bear-making process. You have all become friends that I want to keep up with, so I WILL be here, but maybe not as much. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Posts: 8,574I think everyone understands Shantell. The help Advisors are discussing ways to have better time management too. But try not to leave us completely.....we would miss you dearly!
dilu
Wild Thyme OriginalsShantell... I'm the same way! i do hope that each and every member of this great big community feels special and loved... even when things slip through our hands for lack of time.....
Beary truly yours,
Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals
Mountain Dreamer BearsShantell, I have the same problem!! 
I love TT and it is wonderful to see how it is growing. :clap: It's great to see so many new people joining and adding their talent and wisdom to the mix. 
But I just can't keep up with it all!! At least not if I want to get anything else done! 
So I just do the best I can and hope everyone understands.
Hugs and chocolate kisses all around!
Posts: 3,540 The magic word!
I feel exactly the same way! Totally overwhelmed by all the posts and I'm worse if I venture into the new members or bears for sale land. I want to post, but then get worried I'll hurt someone's feelings by not posting about their bear, or to say hi Not to mention those teds for sale are just too darned cute! I have to really sit on my hands so as not to buy the lot
BEAR ME SHOOTKAShantell, I thought something is wrong with me..I can't keep up anymore either..
I feel like I'm missing out very interesting and important posts..
When I first found TT forum it looked like a private conversation or neighbor chat...but TT (thanks God! :pray: ) is growing which is positivelly good of course But I can't looked through ALL topics!! I want to but can't..
Now my daughter is at kindergarden and I got a full-time job. A new one. Totally different from what I've done before. 
I love you all and do hope to manage somehow posting, bearmaking, working and mothering! abd wifing!
Julia :hug:
Posts: 8,574I just love how we get chocolate in there, any excuse !!!
dilu
I just love how we get chocolate in there, any excuse !!!
dilu
It is hard to keep up. I went out of town for a couple of weeks a week or two ago, and I was so behind. I can't go out of town anymore! I read through a lot of the posts that I missed, but I know I missed some stuff and realize that's ok.
Kiprie BearsHi Shantell & all !! 
I feel same way too.
I had bad flu and was away from PC for 2days .... when I came back here today, new post was more than 2 pages! :wacko:
I really glad that TT glows this big . but in same time, I'm sad that I can't keep up with all posts... 
well... since I'm nosey person,
I will try to my best to read your
post ! 
I just want to say how I'm
thanks full for our HELP ADVISERS
Dilu, Judi, Shelli, Sue-Ann (+more) for helping us , encourage us and inspire us of your great work.
If I need a help from Help Adviser or
anyone, I will speak out(in PC) and
let you all know. :doh:
Bear Hugs/Marie
BEAR ME SHOOTKAOH, Marie :hug: :hug:
Sorry about your flu..Hope you feel better now :hug:
By the way, your new avatar bear is so cute!! Love him!
Kiprie BearsThanks my friend Julia ! :hug:
I'm feeling better now.
Bear Hugs/Marie
Kim-Bee BearsI am glad I am not the only one who is feeling overwhelmed... I have also limited the time I am on TT and on the web .... I spend most of my time here though.... I feel bad that I cant comment on every post or new creation or even welcome everyone.... I feel guilty even!! I don't want anyone to get upset and say "she didnt comment on my new bear"... Gals, I am still floating around, but I need to spend more time making bears LOL... I have to commissions to do and three swaps... I am slightly busy LOL... slightly.. HA So many new creations, so many new members, so many things I want to reply to.... so little time LOL :dance: :dance:
Julia, I think Marie's new avatar bear is adorable too.... as a matter of fact, that adorable little gal is MY bear now LOL...That is Bebe, my swap bear from Marie 
Isnt she a doll!!!
BEAR ME SHOOTKAI'm ALL GREEN, Kim!!! 
You are so lucky! :hug:
But I bet you remember MY beauty Pearl that I got from the swap with Marie.. 
She is gorgeous too! :dance: :dance:
Hugs, Julia
Marie, you are very telanted so good luck with your bear show! :hug:
Rufnut Teddy'sDitto, I understand too. I love this group, but simply cannot keep up anymore. Sorry if I go missing for a while. 
Budd Bears BoutiqueDitto! It is hard to keep up and at the same time you do not want to miss anything.
Posts: 2,203I am soo swamped I'm lucky To post at all! Things will slow down in may. :dance:
