Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

There was a similar thing shown here on the TV in the UK. I was so shocked by what was happening that I cried all night. They showed clips of German Shepard dogs being skinned alive. Their pelts sell for $10.......it's just wrong. 

I have some Marvy Le Plume pens which I have used occassionally, but I must say that my favourite way of shading is using oil paints.

Ooh, I love them all!!!! 

Just had this sent to me via email. Thought I'd share.....

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.

His name was Kyle.

It looked like he was carrying all of his books.

I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.

They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt.

His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.

He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.

My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.

As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks."

They really should get lives.

" He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!"

There was a big smile on his face.

It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.

I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.

As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.

He said he had gone to private school before now.

I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.

We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.

He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.

I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends

He said yes.

We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.

Monday morning came! , and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again.

I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday! "

He just laughed ! and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.

When we were seniors, we began to think about college.

Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke.

I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem.

He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.

Kyle was valedictorian of our class.

I teased him all the time about being a nerd.

He had to prepare a speech for graduation.

I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.

Graduation day, I saw Kyle.

He looked great.

He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.

He filled out and actually looked good in glasses.

He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.

Boy, sometimes I was jealous!

Today wasn't one of those days.

I could see that he was nervous about his speech.

So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!"

He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled.

" Thanks," he said.

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began:

"Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through
those tough years.

Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends...

I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them.

I am going to tell you a story."

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met.

He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.
 
He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.

He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.

"Thankfully, I was saved.

My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment.

I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.

Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions.

With one small gesture you can change a person's life.

For better or for worse.

God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another in some way.

Look for God in others.

"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.

Tomorrow is a mystery.

Ooh great! Was the postage expensive Sophie?

Welcome to TT. Look forward to chatting to you! 

Hi Jeannie,

I sew ultrasuede straight onto the leg to make up the foot. I've never heard of doing it the way you do when crocheting...but the again - I've never croched a bear...only blankets!!! 

What elegant outfits!! 

The dress is beautiful!!! 

Awww, I LOVE ferrets!!!   

OMG...that's terrible!!!

I just googled it and came across this article..
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/loca … &cset=true

And here are 2 monkeys that live with me too.....

The first picture is of my 4 year old son James holding Jazzy by Krista. The second picture is of my 14 month old son William (we call him Will) with my other half, Stuart.

Ooh, I'll also be putting my picture behind my avatar in a moment...it's of me and Will.

Ok, I'd better show you all MY babies!!!

First is Matilda...

Then Lily...

Then our rabbit Pumpkin...

Next is James' pets...some Giant African Land snails called Arry and Bert...

And finally our coldwater fish...

Awww, this guy is ADORABLE!!!!!   

I think he is perfect in every way!

I'm looking into buying myself a better sewing machine. I have heard alot of people say that the best ones are the old fashioned heavy metal ones. I LOVE the fact that they are usually so pretty too!!! 

So, I've seen a Singer 99k that looks suitable but I'd like some feedback on this machine from anyone who owns one. Do they sew both mohair and plush well?

Any feedback would be appreciated....

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  I'm glad I'm not the only one!!!!

I absolutely ADORE your bears!!!! And this one is no exception!      

He is sensational!!! REALLY love him! The mohair is divine!   

He's great SarahJane! I'm sure he will do well! 

Your daughter is beautiful and your grandson......SOOO cute!!

I have 2 young sons and my parents spoil them rotten and adore them SO much! They say that being grandparents is the best thing ever!! Probably because you can give the children back...... :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

She's such a sweetie! Love her hat.

Thank you for your wonderful comments everyone! I find them quite fiddly to do (as they are fully cotter pin jointed) but I'm always pleased with the results!

Renae said:

Oh Renae, if you lived near me, I'd LOVE to teach you to make a mini!! 

She's gorgeous!! I LOVE her colour. 

Aww, he's so sweet!! How big is he?

Sophie, how exciting!!!

I too live in a flat and I have 2 cats. They come and go as they please as we put a cat flap in the front door. Perhaps you could do the same?