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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 17, 2006

I think so too, Judi. 

Better watch your back, tho, sister.  Because my flying pig is ready to kick your tiger's toothy behind to kingdom come!

(*Kidding, of course*)

Judi Feb 17, 2006

....not if he eats your tasty ham, bacon, and ribs first!!!                       hhhhmmmm.....I getting hungry

All Bear Feb 17, 2006

WAY TO GO GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hugely pleased for both of you.  This is news of the most excellent kind!!!!!

               

DebbieD Feb 17, 2006

....not if he eats your tasty ham, bacon, and ribs first!!!                       hhhhmmmm.....I getting hungry

Thanks for that...its made me hungry too, as well as giving me a laugh!!!   

baggaley bears Feb 17, 2006

Congratulations to the both of you  :dance:  :clap:  :hug: You must be so excited.

Hugs
Vicki

bearlyart Feb 17, 2006

Congratulations to JARED as well!  I see the full list just got posted on TB&F and includes Jared's Pudgie Fudgie!  Picture, picture, picture????

http://www.teddybearandfriends.com/foru … owtopic=93

And what a powerhouse list of nominees it is 
Hugs to all,
Kelly

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 17, 2006

Oh, I didn't realize that.  Yay for Jared!!!! :)

Thanks for posting Kelly!

Jill Feb 17, 2006

Shelli, SueAnn and Judi -

The best of the best to the best.  Congratulations - you are most deserving.

Jill

Lhearn Feb 17, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:        :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Lynn

MKinsey/TBF Editor of Teddy Bear and FriendsFeb 17, 2006

The view from the other end of the phone...

I love calling people with good news, especially related to the TOBYs. I get that first gasp, the first reaction, the outpouring of emotion that is so honest and so heartfelt. Those moments mean so much to me. Not only do I get to share the best kind of good news, but the news, and by extension the magazine and me with it, are meaningful to someone...to you. It feels good to be reminded of that.

At the same time, in making some people happy, I know that I am disappointing others. I know that there are people who have tried so hard, who have done wonderful, beautiful, original work, who will be disappointed. Who will wonder why theirs wasn't good enough this year. Who might question their talent. And, as happy as I am for the people I call, my heart breaks a little for those I don't.

And it makes me downright snuffly to read all of the wonderful, encouraging messages that all of you are posting for both the people who have won and those who didn't.

This will seem silly, but it reminds me of a citizenship award that my junior high used to give--probably still does. Every month, we had an all-school assembly. Around 30 kids would be called up on stage as nominees, and a few would win the award. I was nominated several times, and stood up there while other kids' names were called. I was happy for my friends when they won, but it was hard to put on a brave face when I didn't--and even harder when I wasn't nominated and had to wonder why. I've won and lost a lot of things since I was 12, but the experience of that award has stayed with me.

So, thank you. Thank you for participating, for standing up and trying, regardless of the outcome. Thank you for sharing your delight when you win, and your disappointment when you don't. Thank you for supporting your friends and being happy for people you might not even know. Thank you for trying again, in the awards or with a new design or by sending pictures or going to a show or calling a retailer. You honor all of us--fellow artists, collectors, magazines, retailers, suppliers, and all the rest--with your effort.

Hugs!
Mindy

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 17, 2006

What a really and truly lovely message, Mindy; thanks so much for taking the time, and having the heart, to share it. 

Dilu Feb 17, 2006

Well done Mindy!!  it was great to hear what it is like from your end as well.

i am so happy for my friends I could gollygiggle!

dilu

bearsbybeesley Feb 17, 2006

Well, Shelli, Sue Ann, Judi and Jared! We toast all of you! You are not only wonderful artists with a talent worthy of sharing with the world but wonderful human beings to say the least. To all of those who entered and did not receive a call, you too are huge winners because you had the courage and fortitude to present your artistic abilities for judging. We all hate to be judged, and we all should remember it is not in the judging alone and makes our creations wonderful, but in in the gift and privelage of creating!

Many hugs and much love to all!!!

Louise and Garnet

yosemitebearworks Feb 17, 2006

Judi,   The good news just keeps coming.  Great going!!  Your pieces are beyond fantastic and certainly deserve all the attention they are getting.  Two more stars in your crown!! The only problem will be when it comes time to vote, I don't know how in the world I could choose between your and Shelley's pieces.  I think we should call it a tie right now. 

Hugs,  :hug: 
Donna B

Helena Feb 17, 2006

That's fantastic news, Judi, though not totally unexpected!!!! Congratulations!   

clare14 Feb 17, 2006

Wow Shelli, SueAnn, Judi and Jared, WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!   So priveleged to be in your company you CLEVER THINGS!!!!     :dance:

All the very best to ALL OF YOU!!!   :hug:  :hug:

Densteds Feb 17, 2006

Sue Ann, Shelli, Judi...

My sincerest congratulations....to 3 extreme talents  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

biggest hugs,
Denise.

vkallum Feb 17, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS SHELLI AND SUE ANN!  YOU MUST BOTH BE THRILLED! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Jare Hares & Bears Feb 17, 2006

I got the phone call while sitting in North Carolina at the airport waiting for our flight home. So what a way to learn!
So I guess this means that atleast Jared will be headed to Las Vegas. Not that I ever really cared to go there.
I expect that everyone will vote for Pudgie Fudgie.  (just kidding!)

Congrats to Judi, Shelli, Sue Ann! And Best of Luck!

TamiL Feb 17, 2006

Way to go girls!!!! Hugs  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Congrats!

Jodi Moisan Feb 17, 2006

I am so happy for all of you who got the Toby nod, you all are such wonderful artists and I am just over the moon for you. I read Shelli's post and I just giggled at the thought of her doing the happy dance all over the house.  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
I must say one post made me want to write, Aleta you are a shining star, as an artist your work just amazes me, it is so lovely and beautiful I am in awe of it. I have never seen a bear of yours that wssn't outstanding. 
Hugs
Jodi Moisan

Jo-Ann G Feb 18, 2006

Congratulations to you both Sue Ann and Shelli. :clap:

rkr4cds Feb 18, 2006

Berta Hesen-Minten has also been nonimated and won a TOBY Industry's Choice award in the new category of special category for Needle Felting.

Berta! Post your tiny Teddy's picture!!!!

WildThyme Feb 18, 2006

Yes... I am dying to see Berta's nominated bear!!!!!!  I am sure it's absolutely wonderful!!!!!

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

Judi Feb 18, 2006

What a wonderful post by Mindy Kinsey.  She said it all, didn't she?

Conrgratulations to you too Jared :clap: .  I hope you'll post of picture of Pudgie Fudgie :pray:

The kindness just keeps pouring in....what a group we have here :clap:  :clap:  :clap: Thank you :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

.....wow...what day......