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Re: Collector's Corner » Arcto » Apr 16, 2011 06:14 PM

Aww, he's cute!!

#52

Re: Showcase » Mr. Pawper Panda » Apr 16, 2011 06:13 PM

Awww, he's adorable!! bear_wub

#53

Showcase » I'm proud to present Goliath!! » Apr 16, 2011 04:40 PM

Goliath is a gift for a very special person at church. This man is the most encouraging, wonderful man who told me that I could slay the "Goliath" in my life. I was so inspired that I created Goliath. Of course if he doesn't want Goliath, I will be more than happy to keep him. bear_wub

He's a little hard to see in the pic, but I'm totally in love with this big guy.

#54

Re: Showcase » Brody by Gresswell forest bears » Apr 16, 2011 04:21 PM

Awww, how cute!!! bear_wub

#55

Re: General » Am I being unreasonable??? » Apr 16, 2011 03:51 PM

Thanks everyone!!

I wouldn't mind if they just came for two weeks and then were gone. The thought of my mother-in-law invading my home from the end of next week and hovering within a one hundred kilometer radius until September scares me...just showing up at my door whenever the mood strikes them.

The funny thing is that if my parents said they were coming until September, hubby and I would be thrilled. The atmosphere is so much different. Unfortunately my folks only visit once in a great while and only stay for a week.

#56

General » Am I being unreasonable??? » Apr 16, 2011 10:26 AM

I've recently got back into making bears. I'm not great at it, but many of the bears I've made have gone to good homes. I made them with faux fur and button eyes so the cost wasn't a big deal to give them away, and it was wonderful to get the experience in creating and making the bears.

Now I have three people who want to buy custom bears from me. I'm okay with that. I need one in May and the other two don't have to be ready until June. I have two gift bears that have to be ready in July. Plenty of time...the problem is that my in-laws want to spend the next several months at my home. Okay, it's not continuous...they would be "coming and going" until September. They use my sewing room when they visit. It wasn't really a huge deal at Christmas when they parked themselves here for six weeks, but now that I've got orders to fill (it's really nice to say that bear_original ) I really don't have the time, patience, or desire to "work around" them...if you know what I mean. Hubby feels obligated because they are his parents...but does that obligation carry over to me as well?

My husband does not get along well with his mother at all. Christmas was hell...the only truly happy time we had was when they left to visit other relatives. Hubby tolerates his mother for his dad's sake. We love his dad...and it's sad that he gets tarred with the same brush as his wife...but I feel that he could and should stand up to her because he knows how disruptive she is but allows it anyway. Not just disruptive to us but others as well. This woman never calls anyone to let them know that she'll be dropping in on them..she just shows up "to surprise them". She doesn't handle stress very well, so no one has stood up to her. I'm actually afraid to talk to her because my anger and frustration is bubbling away just beneath the surface...so hubby has been in convo with his parents.

So am I being unreasonable for wanting to put my foot down and say "NO! You can't expect to use my house as a hotel because you simply can't stay home!"? The in-laws left at the end of January and my family breathed a sigh of relief when they finally pulled out of the driveway bear_noexpression . How should I handle this situation? I know "you do for family", but I already did earlier this year.

#57

Re: General » Cute Animal Pic of the Day,........................(Saturday) » Apr 16, 2011 09:32 AM

Aww man! I'm not a fruititarian!

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Re: Teddy Bears & Pals » 'Tiswas' x x x :o) » Apr 16, 2011 09:28 AM

I was in a not so good mood until I saw this beautiful little guy!! Thank you so much for posting the pic of him. I think I can get through the rest of the day now! bear_wub

Lisa