Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

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Oooooo how lovely charlotte... THATS REALLY CLEVER.... :clap:

welcome back  :hug: Dilu :hug:
Hope you have a speedy full recovery...
Lanie x

HEATHER YOUR WORK IS LOVELY..
Laniex

Dedicated to you all...

I think this is beautiful, spiritual and soooo very true...
Where it came from i dont know, just one of those special things, ive collected along the way...

Lanie x

I've learned along the way....

I've learned.... that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... that when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... that just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

I've learned.... that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... that being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... that you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... that I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... that we should be glad we don't get everything we ask for.

I've learned.... that money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... that it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned.... that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... that the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

I've learned.... that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... that love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... that no one is perfect until you fall

I've learned.... that life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... that opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... that I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I've learned.... that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I have also learned.... that I have a wealth of good friends... and my life would be a terrible place to live without them.

Daphne ,

Simple answer no NOT ANY MORE I DONT...

ONE OF MY MANY CAREERS.... I used to work as an area manager for a big company here in the UK HORRIBLE JOB.... One very STRESSFUL job.... AND THATS WHERE I LEARNT TO SAY NO NO NO....

I think its something we learn to do better as we go through life...

HOWEVER GETTING BACK TO THE GIANT DOG

What a challenge.... 

TAKE IT SLOW...
DEEP BREATH BREATHE ...
Dont make promises you cant keeeeep...
YOU KNOW THE GARB.... :crackup:

:hug: Good luck  :hug: KEEP US POSTED LOTS OF PROGRESS PICS...

Lanie x

Hi folks,
Sorry i did not get back on yesterday felt a bit poorly, but okey now....
THANKS FOR ALL THE POSTS...

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Judi here a link for you...

Spondon Derbyshire online lots of pics now and then...

http://www.spondononline.fsnet.co.uk/photos50s70s.htm

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Vicki this would be a great link for your mum and dad...

http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en-US/index.aspx

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Shelli,
Some do... BUT I THINK YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE THE COUNTRYSIDE AND APPRECIATE OLD THINGS  But alot of folks moan on about how bad the the weather is    wishing they cud move abroad... wE DO HAVE NICE DAYS :crackup:

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Melanie,
My daughter who lives in Colwyn bay, North wales, spends alot of weekends manchester and liverpoool way night clubbing... With friends she met at Bangor university studiying to be a teacher.... What is its like to be young eh This is apparently what teachers do at weekends when they shud be marking books... :crackup:
SHE LOVES THE NEW BIG CITY LIFE... BEING YOUNG AN ALL...

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Lisa
                   

The Brits favourite Australian thing....

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Only JOKING :hug:  LISA :hug:

Lanie X

Hi all,

I enjoyed Paulas insight into her life, she had added to her website recently, i decided with the launch of my new website this week to add a photograph album too.

I thought you might all enjoy a peek, i live in Shropshire England UK

It is a most beautiful place to live... Steeped in history, and very hilly as it borders both North and South wales.

I AM ONLY 15 MINUTES FROM IRONBRIDGE WHERE THE WORLD FAMOUS MERRYTHOUGHT BEAR MUSEUM IS.

See my album link below.

http://pub27.bravenet.com/photocenter/a … 2256036768

I hope you enjoy it.

Lanie x

No Browen,  Just carry on ... BOTH sound totally different..

Daphe, all sounds very exciting...

GREAT IDEAS EVERYONE. :clap:

Only for  those who buy a bear an entry form given to them by the artist they buy from. Buy two bears get two forms.Maybe number code or sign the forms yourself so knowone can cheat or photocopy them.

YOU COULD HAVE A CHILDRENS/ EVEN ADULTS or BOTH...
DESIGN A BEAR COMPETITION...

AND THE WINNER HAS THE ARTIST BEAR MADE UP FOR THEM AND SENT TO THEM AT A LATER DATE.

Lanie x

Awwww What  a fantastic job you've done Well done Gaby

Welcome back :hug: Simone :hug:

awwww lovely pictures.... :hug:

Hi Daphne,
ITS WAY COOL AND EASY TO LISTEN TOO.....
DO YOU LIKE IT TOO...
HUBBY ADDICTED TO IT TOO I FOUND HIM WITH IT ON THIS MORNING... :crackup:

:hug: Oh Amelia :hug:
It happens all the time on ebay...
With all sorts of things...
IVE EVEN HAD LISTINGS TAKEN AND USED BY OTHER PEOPLE. 
Dont get upset its not worth it ....Ignore it and carry on doin what your doing...
Your bears are simply lovely....
Lanie x

Yep... Just give it a go.
I have before when ive missed auctions..... All went well.
You've got nothing to lose, they can only say no to you...

Good luck KIM

Lanie x

Im anything for an easy life Renae  :crackup:

Just upload it and it pops up ready to use all by itself its fab...

AND I HAVE A NEW LOVE ....EAST COAST COUNTRY RADIO

Lanie x

Hi Everyone,

I made a new toolbar today its designed to be TEDDY TALK bear maker friendly.

I MADE IT SO EVERYONE HERE WOULD ALSO FIND IT USEFUL.

USE THIS LINK BELOW  TO DOWNLOAD IT

http://LanieBearsUK.myforumtoolbar.com 

It only takes seconds to download

It's free, with no spyware or viruses, does not open pop-ups or hijack your searches, and no personal information is required.

THE DIRECT LINKS INCLUDE:

TEDDY TALK
A SEARCH BOX
INTERCAL
BID 4 BEARS
NCTB
TEDDY BEAR CENTRAL
MY WEBSITE IN CASE YOU WANT TO KEEP IN TOUCH   
BEARPILE
A POP UP BLOCKER
TEDDY TALK AGAIN 
A RADIO (YOU CAN EDIT THE STATIONS) (yippe music while i post....)
I LOVE TEDDIES
ANIMAL ASIA FOUNDATION
EBAY.CO.UK
EBAY.COM

If you dont want mine you could make your own...

Love to all  :hug:
Lanie x

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Oh well done Daphne what a good idea. A ready made light box...

Trouble is mines cramped full of gooodies....

IS THAT SOME DELICIOUS CREAM CHEESE THAT CUTE LITTLE FELLOW IS SITTING ON?

Everyone if you bounce a powerful camera flash off a wall or ceiling it will reduce your shadows.

Also everyone that hasn't got a fridge or light box, putting a large white cloth sheet or big piece of card behind you and bouncing it off that, is a goodish substitute for  diffusing umbrellas.

PS  Daphne did you get my reply messages?

Lanie x

Awwwww what a little darling 

Ditto all.... :hug:    :hug:

THIS BRINGS BACK MANY FOND MEMORIES...

IT MUST BE TWELVE YEARS +  SINCE I HAD KITTIES AROUND THE HOUSE...

I PLAYED MIDWIFE ON MANY AN OCCASSION... AFTER THE LOCAL TOM CAME TO CALL...

My old cat inky a tortoiseshell cat, used to come to mum for help... id have to sit down and stroke her tummy as she gave birth... IT WAS SO MOVING... She had tortoiseshell, ginger kittens... i loved them all...

GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY THEM SHANTELL

Winnie,

I designed my latest bear Callie with a longer neck, with no problems, just so she could wear her necklaces.

I DESIGNED HER PATTERN WITH A BIGGER NECK ON THE HEAD PIECE AND THE BODY THIS IS HOW SHE TURNED OUT.

Hope this helps...
Lanie x

Ooohhhh that was soooo lovely Tracy it bought tears to my eyes.... :hug:
Its meaning is so very very true.....

Lanie X

Flowers                   for everyone

I dont know about you, but ive stoppped making bears since joining here ....lol....
Post i could post... and post... and post... and post.... :crackup:

Lanie x