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Thanks Jane for the wonderful pictures!!!Thanks for sharing them with us. I can't get over the BIG turn out!!! Everybody had such wonderful bears and raggedy dolls!! Paula (ALL BEAR) and Vicki (Baggaley Bears) I love your raggady dolls!! They are soooo cute!!!!
Hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
How Sweet!!! 
Jane - Sorry to hear your day ended bad at Hugglets!! 
I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack though!! Get well soon!! I'm thinking of you!!! 
Bear hugs,
Melissa Z
Looks like you've been a busy man!! 
Baking is fun but that is a lot to have to do!!:wacko:
Hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
Looks like Tiff had a wonderful birthday!!! Looks like she is loved & spoiled!!! Mine are to!!LOL!!
Bear hugs,
Melissa
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!! :clap: :clap: I loved all the critters & bears entered!! They were all wonderful pieces!! I was suprised that Captain Zinfangar was one out of the three chosen in the category I entered him in. Everyone did wonderful works of art!!
Bear hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
Thanks Jane for sharing such wonderful pics!! Next time we expect you to be in the pics and not just taking the pics!! LOL!! :clap: I guess you were having fun snapping pics that you forgot you were part of the show also. :photo:
Bear Hugs,
Melissa
:clap: :clap: I Love them all!! I really don't think I could be a judge because I would have a hard time picking winners!! They are all winners to me. Everyone has a special unique touch that personalizes each bear.
Bear Hugs,
Melissa
I got an e-mail from Kathy Dolly that appears to have gone out to all who entered. It had an attached file with the 2009 TOBY Industry's Choice Award Winners. I guess this is how they are contacting us this year.??
Bear hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
Isn't it sooooo cute!! It makes you want to pick it up and hug it.
Congrats to all the nominees!!! :clap: I haven't gotten a phone call yet but I was listed on Chrissie's list. Large Artist Bear, Dressed Captain Zinfangar - Melissa Zemeski, Attic Heirloom Treasures. Here's my picture of my entry anyway...
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Z
Krista - Congratulations on Major's BIG win!! You worked hard and deserve it!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
:hug: :hug: Vicki - Sorry to hear that your home was broken into. I hope all works out with the insurance soon. Lots of hugs to you... :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Melissa Zemeski
Tracy - What a great article! I know you must be HAPPY! CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance: :dance:
Hugs,
Melissa Z
May all go well with the surgery. Get well soon so you can return! :hug: :hug:
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Z
Congratulations Nancy!! What wonderful work!! :clap: :clap:
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Z
Kim- Congratulations on the new arrival of sweet Pheobe Mae. She is BEAUTIFUL!! As are all your children! Hugs to you and your family. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
Lisa - I know how you feel on being stressed out. I had a hard time getting back in the swing of things from last summers surgery and changing meds for several months. I can only focus on one thing at a time. If I get to much on my plate I shut down. I finally picked back up my bear making this year. It was truly hard! I'm glad I did though. If it wasn't for the support of friends, family, and customers I probably would have thrown in the towel. I hope you will just take a break and every now and then make a wonderful creation that wows us all from your talent. You are a wonderful artist! You take a good rest and I hope to see and hear from you again.
Best Of Luck,
Melissa Zemeski :hug: :hug: :hug:
