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Geeez, and I bet your AAADD isn't helping!
SOP = Standard Operating Procedure
Sorry about that. I used to write SOPs in a manufacturing plant. They had to be idiot proof basically, with 12 sections ... Purpose, Equipment, Materials, Setup, Operation, Maintenance, Shutdown, Safety, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts, Illustrations, Checklist.
BLECHT!
HA! Good one Shelli! 
Daphne ~
I'm 48 and have been afflicted for several years already. You probably have it. :hug:
Kim ~
I SWEAR there is such a post (unless it's been deleted). Thanks for the mini SOP. :dance:
I like that quote Shelli, a lot. Do you know who the author is?
Jenny ~
She's adorable; absolutely. I'd put down my bear in heartbeat to play with Elizabeth.
I saw a picture of a bear on one of the topics today. I can't at the moment recall who posted it, BUT they said they tried some needlescupting as Kim (WildThyme) had suggested. So I go searching for Kim's post on sculpting in the mouth area (and I can't find it btw), and now I can't find the post with the bear that triggered the search to begin with. Arrrggghhhh! If anyone can just point me back in the direction of the home, I'd be most appreciative. Seriously, did anyone see that bear?
An oldie but goodie follows. (I have it now, so it's not quite as funny as it used to be, however.)
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I have recently been diagnosed with AAADD … Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it goes:
I decide to wash the car. I start toward the garage and notice the mail on the table. Okay, I'm going to wash the car. But first I'm going to go through the mail. I lay the car keys down on the desk, discard the junk mail and I notice the trash can is full. Okay, I'll just put the bills on my desk and take the trash can out, but since I'm going to be near the mailbox anyway, I'll pay these few bills first.
Now, where is my checkbook? Oops, there's only one check left. My extra checks are in my desk.
Oh, there's the coke I was drinking. I'm going to look for those checks. But first I need to put my coke further away from the computer. Oh maybe I'll pop it into the fridge to keep it cold for a while. I head towards the kitchen and my flowers catch my eye; they need some water. I set the coke on the counter and uh oh! There are my glasses. I was looking for them all morning! I'd better put them away first. I fill a container with water and head for the flower pots.
Someone left the TV remote in the kitchen. We'll never think to look in the kitchen tonight when we want to watch television so I'd better put it back in the family room where it belongs. I splash some water into the pots and onto the floor, I throw the remote onto a soft cushion on the sofa and I head back down the hall trying to figure out what it was I was going to do.
At the end of the day:
The car isn't washed, the bills are unpaid, the coke is sitting on the kitchen counter, the flowers are half watered, the checkbook still only has one check in it and I can't seem to find my car keys! When I try to figure out how come nothing got done today, I'm baffled because I know I was busy all day long. I realize this is a serious condition and I'll get help, but first I think I'll check my e-mail.
Congratulations Shelli! :clap:
Estelle ~
Is that the pattern from planet-teddybear.com? He's great. I am finishing up a polar bear, but I'm not real thrilled with him. I made my own pattern and used a short alpaca and ... I don't know ... but we'll see. Should be finished this weekend.
Great job!
Julia ~
I know you'll do well. Shoot, I'd buy your boxes! They are lovely! I also love your new avatar!
:hug:
He he he, ha ha ha, ho ho ho! You crack me up Dilu! :lol:
She's great! I can tell she's sitting. Get some clothes on that boy.
Kirsten ~ With juried shows, you must submit at least photographs of your work and your display, and are approved to be in the show/fair. Non-juried shows/fairs are less discriminating about the items allowed in.
Kimmy ~ I was thinking the exact same thing about a table! Daphne, are you there? That might be a cool thing to offer for us poor folks selling at substantially less per bear and just <trying> to break in to the bear world. Also Kim, sometimes with juried craft shows/fairs, you could possibly get in to a pretty high end "craft" fair. That's what they call a couple around here, but honestly, they're really art fairs. One is called an art festival. Really really nice stuff.
;)
Here is the link to the 2005 Festival of Art. Click on download ARTSfest application and there's info on the jury and required statement of authenticity.
" That's ok dear,it's really not your fault, your mother didn't teach you not to ask such personal questions, But I wont tell if you wont."
I love it! But please dear Lord, don't let my children ever ask such stupid questions ... I've already had to chalk a couple things up to bad upbringing and have a complex. (Hey we only get one chance to parent ... it's a practice.)
:pray:
Daphne ~ Poor DJ is currently 17th, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one spot below him. Not a good year. We're not racin' on a Tuesday; we're just catching up from Sunday. Other news: The 18 (Bobby Labonte since you've been away so long) is leaving Joe Gibbs racing. Kurt Busch will be in the #2 Miller Lite Dodge next year (so much personality on one team ... HA). Tony Stewart is leading the chase and is packing on approximately 10 pounds each week. (I guess he moved back home with his Mom.) My beloved Jimmie is in 2nd, 38 points behind. Ricky Rudd announced he's only driving one more year. All I can remember for this update! 
Ohhhh Penny ~ Don't know what I'd do without your posts at my mid afternoon check TT time! :hug:
You know, you'd make a great personality for a Brit-com ... or an American sit-com. Either one. Don't you agree guys?
Just refer them to website for sample prices.
How much a week?
"Oh it varies to be sure."
"Bear business is good."
"I'm sorry, I don't discuss my salary."
"Thousands."
"If you don't mind, I'd rather not disclose such personal information.?"
"You tell me your salary, and I'll tell you mine."
"I sold ___ (#) of bears last year in a wide range of prices."
"None of your business."
Yes they would be offended. Someone actually asked that?
PS JG gaining on the 11th spot!
Hehe ... you cracked me up Kathy!
I did the PVC thing, but since I have all of about $5.00 invested in it, wouldn't feel bad about replacing it. It folds, but is a little awkward (I didn't glue it ... yet). We'll see.
I'm very interested Dilu, in that whole "Honey, Judi says ..." concept. I'll have to start working on that.
I could fit an army of bears in this tent and still have room to swing a cat.
I'm going to remember that one!
Dilu ~ That's too funny ... one of those crawl under the rug moments our children bless us with!
My favorites are:
Opinions: "I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard enough."
Ballads: "'Hey, Baby, I Don't like Girls but I'm Willing to Forget You Are One!'"
Anne ~ they're wonderful! :clap:
Penny ~
I love your post on the Bible. Kids are truly great at telling it like it is. I've saved this for literally years.
CONCERNING WHY LOVE HAPPENS BETWEEN TWO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
"One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has freckles too."
Andrew, age 6
“No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell ... That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular."
Mae, age 9
"I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful."
Manuel, age 8
ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE
"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life."
John, age 9
"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long."
Glenn, age 7
ON THE ROLE OF BEAUTY AND HANDSOMENESS IN LOVE
"If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it doesn't hurt to be beautiful."
Anita C., age 8
"It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like anything and I haven't got anybody to marry me yet."
Brian, age 7
"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time."
Christine, age 9
REFLECTIONS ON THE NATURE OF LOVE
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too."
Greg, age 8
HOW DO PEOPLE IN LOVE TYPICALLY BEHAVE?
"Mooshy ... like puppy dogs ... except puppy dogs don't wag their tails nearly as much."
Arnold, age 10
"All of a sudden, the people get movie fever so they can sit together in the dark."
Sherm, age 8
CONCERNING WHY LOVERS OFTEN HOLD HANDS
"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off because they paid good money for them."
Gavin, age 8
"They are just practicing for when they might have to walk down the aisle someday and do the holy matchimony thing."
John, age 9
CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE
"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'Dinosaurs' is on television."
Jill, age 6
"Love is foolish ... but I still might try it sometime."
Floyd, age 9
"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me."
Dave, age 8
"I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard enough."
Regina, age 10
THE PERSONAL QUALITIES YOU NEED TO HAVE IN ORDER TO BE A GOOD LOVER
"Sensitivity don't hurt."
Robbie, age 8
"One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills."
Ava, age 8
SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores."
Del, age 6
"Yell out that you love them at the top of your lungs ... and don't worry if their parents are right there."
Manuel, age 8
"Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain't the same thing as love."
Alonzo, age 9
"One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's something she likes to eat. French fries usually works for me."
Bart, age 9
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ARE IN LOVE?
"Just see if the man picks up the check. That's how you can tell if he's in love."
Bobby, age 9
"Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold ... Other people care more about the food."
Bart, age 9
"Romantic adults usually are all dressed up, so if they are just wearing jeans it might mean they used to go out or they just broke up."
Sarah, age 9
"See if the man has lipstick on his face."
Sandra, age 7
"It's love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire. They like to order those because it's just like how their hearts are... on fire."
Christine, age 9
TITLES OF THE LOVE BALLADS YOU CAN SING TO YOUR BELOVED
“‘How Do I Love Thee When You're Always Picking Your Nose?’”
Arnold, age 10
“‘You Are My Darling Even Though You Also Know My Sister.’”
Larry, age 8
"'I Love Hamburgers, I Like You!'"
Eddie, age 6
"'I Am in Love with You Most of the Time, but Don't Bother Me When I'm with My Friends.'"
Bob, age 9
"'Hey, Baby, I Don't like Girls but I'm Willing to Forget You Are One!'"
Will, age 7
WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU"
"The person is thinking: Yeah, I really do love him. But I hope he showers at least once a day."
Michelle, age 9
"Some lovers might be real nervous, so they are glad that they finally got it out and said it and now they can go eat."
Dick, age 7
HOW WAS KISSING INVENTED?
"I know one reason that kissing was created. It makes you feel warm all over, and they didn't always have electric heat or fireplaces or even stoves in their houses."
Gina, age 8
HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS
"You can have a big rehearsal with your Barbie and Ken dolls."
Julia, age 7
"You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you."
Brian, age 7
"It might help to watch soap operas all day."
Carin, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
"When they're rich."
Pam, age 7
"It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all over you ... That's why I stopped doing it."
Tammy, age 10
"If it's your mother, you can kiss her anytime. But if it's a new person, you have to ask permission."
Roger, age 6
HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE
"Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work."
Dick, age 7
"Don't forget your wife's name ... that will mess up the love."
Erin, age 8
"Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash."
Dave, age 8
"Don't say you love somebody and then change your mind. Love isn't like picking what movie you want to watch."
Natalie, age 8
Here in town, we have a huge craft fair each year that is juried. The gal that cuts my hair and her husband were involved for years, and required new pics each year. It makes for a truly great craft fair in that there just isn't any "junk" there ... you know where people buy a wholesale lot of something and call it a craft. That's at holiday time.
In the summer, Market Street (didn't you say you'd been here Daphne?) is closed down for three days and there is a juried arts/crafts fair which is just fabulous.
These are my two favorites because I know I don't have to waste time looking at stuff I could buy at WalMart or mail order for 1/4 the price and tie my own ribbon on.
I've only been to one teddy bear show, and I suspect it was juried. Jared, the more I think of it, the more I'm thinking you may have been there. I KNOW there was a young man and his mom there with rabbits. It was in Woburn, MA a few years back. You would have been on the far right of the room as you enter, and almost to the back, along the wall ... not far from the Intercal table.
Glad you're back with us Chrissie! :hug:
The Outer Banks of NC are great also, but there's nothing like Walt Disney World to remind you there's still a child within. I love it.
