Alpaca's in Buckinghamshire

Hi

We have just returned from the wonderful Bucks County Show, my favourite day out and only 15 minutes away from where I live.

This year they had Alpacas on display, really quirky looking animals, as you can see from the pictures, but really great for their coat, makes some wonderful creations.

A great day out, well done to everyone concerned.

Well, Hugglets Teddies 2009 in London will soon be here, I have been really busy making some new creations for the show, some of them are now on a special page on my website.

I hope you like them.

Latest news about Jake is that he is now running around, I cant keep up with him, LOL.

Bearst wishes

Maureen

what a couple of weeks

What a past couple of weeks, having a mini heatwave, well heatwave for here in England, far to hot for me.

Also Wimbledon Tennis has been a must for me to watch on the TV, and we nearly had a british man in the final, well nearly, one year perhaps.

Good luck Roger in the final, what a record he could break.

At least most of the garden plants survived the heat, and my orchids really put on a good show.

However, I must get back into making some new creations, especially as the London Hugglets show is not that far away now.

So a new kitten has just gone onto the web site, hope you like her.

From a coller Maureen , and Keith, Bearst Wishes

Hi
We had a visit from Jake, and his parents just had to come along, LOL.
What a handful, now 9 months old and his face says , rascal, just what he is, in a lovely way.
Some more photos of him are on the web site.
Great fun, but how quiet it is after he went home.......
Better get back to bear making.

Virgin Atlantic, beware..........

Long time no blog, but a good reason, we have just been to Las Vegas, a place you either love or hate, I love it.

The holiday started off terribly, we had booked our seats with Virgin Atlantic 6 months ago, only to arrive at the check in desk to be told they had been given to someone else, we were very upset with all the hassle and were given the quote of the year from the Virgin person dealing with us, "no point asking for a supervisor, as they will say exactly what what I have said" , so what is the point of having supervisors. Mr Branson would be proud of this, I am sure, but I doubt that he ever hears about these problems We were also lied to about where our new seats were. All of this and we have been Virgin Flying club members for years.

We have flown numerous times with Virgin, but now realise not to believe what has been said to you, and confirmed. so be aware....... and beware........

When we got to Vegas it was like walking around with a hairdryer on full blast, the temperatures, into the 100 for a number of days, far to hot for myself and Keith.

I have wanted to see The Lion King for years, and luckily it has just opened in Vegas, so we went and saw it at The Mandalay Bay, what a great show, well worth the wait. Yes we went again to see our favoutite show, Phantom, blown away with it, as usual.

The heat got to Keith who struggled all the time we were there with a terrible cough and throat infection, so we were very upset not to be able to meet our friends Maurine and Al.

Now it is back to work, but trying to get over the jetlag first, so it has been some gardening and the bear making will start tomorrow.

Keith has started the computer work, but also trying to get over the jetlag.

very sad news from las vegas

This past weekend we heard some very sad news from Las Vegas.
Danny Gans had passed away suddenly at the age of 52.
We have stayed at the Mirage a number of times and we always felt he was looking after us as he peered down from the huge bill board that was outside the Mirage.
We saw his show, and were so impressed with his talent, and friendship.
Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends, when we return to Vegas we will know he is now looking down on us from a greater height.

Dolly

Inspired by some of my collector friends, I have just made Dolly, pictured with my latest miniature creation.

The knitting of Dolly was fun and brought back strong memories of when I used to watch my mother knit way, I just wish I could knit as fast as her, Dolly seemed to take ages to finish.

The new miniature will be going onto the website soon.

Bearst wishes

Maureen

not enough hours in the day

Hi
I am really looking forward to Hugglets on Sunday, not exhibiting this time, just a very good look around and chat with everyone.
Keith is moaning because there is not enough hours in the day for him to do all that he needs to, he has been helping a friend with her web site getting a preview of her bears for sunday, and also trying to revamp the new homes pages on my website, so if you have sent photos to us with your creations in their new home please bear with him.
Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday .
Bearst wishes
Maureen

Hugglets Feb 22nd 09

It amazing what turns up when you are having a sort out.

I have just found the very first book I brought about bear making.

With Hugglets show in London coming up I thought I would share a photo with you.

I am looking forward to visiting the show , as I will not be exhibiting at this show, that should give me plenty of time to have a good look around and chat with everyone.
Bearst of luck to all the exhibitors.
Bearst wishes
Maureen

kept this quiet

What a busy last few days, the birthday card above was made by my sister, Elizabeth for Keiths birthday. I think it is one of her very best, the Vegas New York New York is 3D, but very hard to capture when photographed.

I am in the middle of making a new miniature bear, he will be appearing on the web site later this week.

Finally we have just had a couple of inches of snow and it has caused real disruption, and we have more snow to come.

Here in the UK we are unable to cope with a small amount os snow whereas other countries have far greater amounts and still manage to carry on.

At last we have not had the power outages that a friend in Canada had for a few days, also a friend in the USA has a similar situation.

Below is the inside of the card, with the famous Vegas saying, What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, LOL.

Bearst wishes

Maureen

most embarrassing

I have just been the centre of the most embarrassing situation at my local post office.
I went to post a panda off to Wales, all going really well as I had my glasses on.
I put my card in the machine to pay and all went through OK, I took my glasses off and put them in my handbag, start of problems.
When told to take the card out of the machine, I spent ages pulling at the top of the machine to get the card.
Then everyone around me starting falling about laughing, I looked around and saw that they were laughing at me, quick check, no my skirt was not tucked into my nickers, LOL.
I had been pulling at the top of the machine, only then to find out the card was inserted in the bottom of the machine.
Needless to say I saw the funny side of things and I was crying with laughter myself as I left the post office.
Must remember to send Keith over to post office with next lot of parcels, or to just keep my glasses on.
Bearst wishes
Silly Heinz

Jake at 18 weeks

How time flies, Keith and I had a day off today to go and see Jake, although he is now 18 weeks old, he now looks so grown up, especially dressed up in his faded jeans and roll neck sweater.

He is already a right little character and didn't even cry when Keith had a cuddle, although he already prefers ladies as I got a cracking smile when I picked him up.

To top the day off had a wonderful visit to Hobbycraft, and brought some lovely things.

A great day off

There are some more photos of Jake on the web site.

Bearst wishes

Maureen

my birthday - thank you

My, how the last year has flown bye, it only sems a little while ago I was celebrating my 21st bithday, again, LOL.
Keiths new nickname for me this year is Heinz........
Thank you to everyone who has sent either cards or emails, you are very kind, and all of them are most appreciated.
Take care
Bearst wishes
Maureen

Snow in Vegas and back to work

Yes, we went to Las Vegas and had some real English weather, it snowed on the Strip, luckily although they had to close the airport and cancel flights, it was a couple of days before we had to come home.

We had a great time, and Keith has put some photos onto a page on the web site.

Xmas has come and gone, so it seemed a good time to have some retail therapy, although I did manage some in Vegas, LOL.

After all the talk of the sales, I spent 4 hours in our town centre and hardly found anything to buy, very disappointing.

So is back to work for me now, and some new creations will be heading for the web site within the next few days.

May I take this chance of wishing you a very Happy New Year and bearst wishes for 2009, from myself and Keith

Seasonal Greetings

Early Seasonal Greetings to you, we are away from the computer from 5th Dec until just before Xmas, hence the early good wishes.

What an extremely busy year that is coming to an end, thank you for all your support and friendship.

At least I have managed to wrap up all my Xmas presents, slightly more organised than last year.

The last of the Xmas creations have been put onto the web site and have been adopted, so now it is a case of getting ready for a well deserved break with Grumps.

Thanks for all the lovely emails about Jake our grandson, he is doing fine.

Lastly, from myself and Grumps, ( Keith ), may I say a heartfelt thankyou for all you support over the past year, and wish you all a Beary Merry Xmas and a peaceful and Happy New Year for 2009.

Bearst wishes

Maureen and Grumps

breast cancer charity bear

I am really pleased to have put my breast cancer chairty bear onto ebay, all the money reaised will go to breast cancer charites,
more details of her and larger photos are on my web site.
The item number is on the homepage.
best of luck if you make a bid.
Bearst wishes
Maureen

special collection now on web site

I am very pleased to announce the new Special Collection on the web site, it really has been fun getting Sooty, Sweep and Soo ready for their appearance. I hope that friends overseas know who they are, i used to love them when they were on the TV here in the UK.
Thanks to everyone for their emails about Jake, he is doing fine, there is a special photo of him on his page on the web site with a gift from a friend who lives in Canada, than Brenda-May.
Keith has been pulling his hair out, well he would if he had any to pull out. LOL. our email company had a problem, but they now say they have fixed it. It is made worse because the problem is not in our hands, Keith and I both hate not being in regular contact, and it shows just how much we rely on modern communications.
Hope you like my new creations.
Bearst wishes
Maureen

now granny Maureen

After a very long wait, Jake has made myself and Keith very proud grandparents, although that makes us feel very old. LOL.

Congratulations to Martin and Leona, Jake weighed in at 8.6 lbs.

Note to Leona, next time please speed up the delivery..LOL

Favourite day out

What a great day out we had yesterday, The annual Bucks County Show was held close to where we live, I have put up some photos onto the web site, under Fav Day Out.
Congrats to everyone involved, so much hard work, but really a great day out, I love the big bulls.... and the coloured sheep.

Olympics & new creations

Hi
I have been glued to the TV watching the wonderful Olympics, well done to all the competitors, they have my utmost admiration, especially the big boys in the Lycra, LOL.
Have managed to add 3 new creations to the web site, and thanks to everyong who asked to adopt them, myself and Keith really appreciate the support.
Well back to watching the TV, and I guess working on some more creations for the Kensington show, which is fast approaching.
if you are coming please let me know, and come and say hello, I am really looking forward to meeting everyone.
Bearst wishes
Maureen

suffering in the heat

I like warm sunny days but the last two have been humid and unbearable, I have trouble stuffing my bears everything sticks to my fingers so I thought I would share a few things with you. am still busy making bears for the web site and kensington, and yesterday we heard that California had a bad earthquake, one of my collectors lives in Chino Hills, which was the epicentre of the quake, and we were quite worried about her but all appears well, thank goodness, and the best news was that a bear she had adopted arrived the day after the quake, so a happy ending to the story