Teddy Bears for Concerned

[BGW]

I would like to gather up as many Teddy bears as possible and donate to the Teddy Bear Club from us but in Dick's name/honor.

It would be fun to go to thrift shops and to yard sales together as a group to gather up any stray and homeless bears. Next Saturday is good for me.

As is the norm for us OOF-ers....lunch somewhere could be arranged!

Any bears that are just laying around the house with out a purpose would be greatly appreciated as well.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

BGW... teddy bears do not "Lay around" my house. Any teddybear left loose and unattended becomes chew toys for the pitbull and the malamute. Poor Pooh and Tigger.... met their end in Topaz's Sapphire's and Emerald's Jaws (actually, Emerald just tossed Pooh and Tigger off of "her" bed.. she didnt do much chewing.. she prefered my sunglasses prescriptions) but I could be tempted to gather up some thrift shop bears for donation http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[monkey]

I've got a couple of jumbo bears for you.

[Kim]

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
BGW... teddy bears do not "Lay around" my house. Any teddybear left loose and unattended becomes chew toys for the pitbull and the malamute. Poor Pooh and Tigger.... met their end in Topaz's Sapphire's and Emerald's Jaws (actually, Emerald just tossed Pooh and Tigger off of "her" bed.. she didnt do much chewing.. she prefered my sunglasses prescriptions) but I could be tempted to gather up some thrift shop bears for donation http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

The teddy bear protective services agency will be knocking on your door http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snobby.gif
We have some put away that I can bring.

[BGW]

Way Cool!!

[Mysteefied]

I have a few teddy bears too. I'll also let my friends know and get some more. I'm not sure if I can make it Saturday, I'll know more closer to the weekend.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Kim... please dont tell them that when my Emerald was hit by a car... she was buried with her favourite Tigger.

[Nascar8Fan]

Hey BGW - I have a couple for you. Let me know when/where you want to meet so I can give them to you.

[PinkRoses]

Being as I own The Yosemite Teddy Bear Factory & I am a lifetime member of Good Bears of the World,I can certainly part with some. Count me in!

Pink

[BGW]

You guys are what makes OOF so wonderful!! For those of you that can make it...Monday, I will be at Lucy's @ 11:30 am....http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif Does OOF always = FOOD? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[MtnEagle]

I swear that my dog Chewy IS Tigger... but that's another topic... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

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[oakhurstleaf]

I've got some too. Let me know a good day for you to stop by and pick 'em up or I could run them over to you at your work before I start work...Mon thru Fri.

[BGW]

That is another good idea; Thanks Leaf!! Making it convenient for almost everyone... I will be working at the Smart Dollar Discount Store from 10 to 6 on the 16th and 17th (Thurs. and Fri.)

[Mibrew]

Sorry, I missed this

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Damn......................^%$#@...........

[Dodgergirl]

Originally posted by Mibrew:
Sorry, I missed this

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Damn......................^%$#@...........

We're hoping to have a service for Dick, so you could bring them to it, or just donate them whenever, he did this year round.

[Mibrew]

We love ya...

Thanks for being "CONCERNED".. ok buddy

Brew http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

[oakhurstleaf]

Bgirl, I'll get some teddy bears over to you Thurs or Fri morning about 10-ish...sound good? Not sure if I'll be able to make it to any service...but I'll be there in spirit. If Jan from the Mountain Bear Fan club comes in for lunch this week...I'll talk to her about Dick and anything they've got going and about the OOF teddy bear collection in his name. Jan (or Janet)...I've seen her at a shop or office in that center across from Sierra Star on Golden Loop...I don't know what her position is with the Mountain Bear Fan Club, but she has coordinated their lunch/meetings at our place.

Mibrew...good to see you back!

Alice

[BGW]

I do have new news. The Golden Chain Theater is will to host any service/memorial/wake/ our groups want to have. However, the theater wont do this without the blessing of the family and so far, the family has been contacted and they are not saying if they will agree to a service or if there is a service to be held anywhere at all.

It is possible that Dick's wish was to not have a service....hadn't thought about that yet.

I am going to do a little more leg work today and see what we can come up with!

I still want to donate Teddy Bears though. For those of you needing a drop off point: You can find me this Thursday and friday @ the Smart Dollar between 10 am and 6 pm

[BGW]

I just wanted to let everyone know where we are on the gathering of bears! I know there are more on the way. Anyone wishing to still find homes for wayward bears please let my self or TOT know.

The first picture are the bears currently being 'fostered' at my place and the second photo is of the bears running amuck at TOT's office!

Thank you to everyone that has given a bear (or two ...) a chance to live a new and fulfilling life!


http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/bgirl64/bbbbearsss.jpg

[Kahlua Kid]

Too cute BGirl - thanks for posting the picture - I can see the bears we all brought to Lucy's -

Look at them all- and all inspired by Concerned.

I'll try to get some more!

[Keith]

All the bears look so cute.
I think that Dick(concerned) would be smiling and so happy to know that Bears are on there way to children, in his Honor and Memory.

If the Melodrama can't help with a service, I can get the Elks Building and even our Chaplin, if needed. We could have our own wake and present the bears to whom ever you all decide.

I'll beat that Kristine would even help with photo and small Human interest story about Dick and his Love of Bears and their healing ,along with soothing effect, when given to a child.

[BGW]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif My Brother is coming for a visit next month and says he will not under any circumstances spend his time here in a bear cave hibernating!!http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

Which means I am forced to set a March 15th deadline for this Bear Event.

PinkPoses is going to make the needed calls to find out the best place to make the delivery of these wayward bears.

I think it would be fun if a group of us made the delivery. And, yes Keith, it would be cool if the Star picked up the story. OOF members are great at helping their own, but we are all also great at helping the Community in general!

Again, Unemployed Teddy Bears can be dropped off with TOT at Sierra Chiropractic (next to the grocery outlet) or PM me. I can even arrange for pick-up!

[Kahlua Kid]

I got two more for you today at Walmart - we'll have to get them to you!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Whew! I was thinking you already delivered the unemployed bears... so I have time to get some!
My widdle legs were too tired and wobbly to go into
target or wally world to get some today. Ill get some sun or mon hopefully.

[BGW]

There is still 2 1/2 weeks to go out into the world and rescue bears from the curse of the 'dusty shelf'!! The clan here at the house has welcomed 15 more lonesome bears looking for a new lease on life.

[monkey]

I just gotta say, BGirl, you are awesome for doing this. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif How many bears do you have so far?

[BGW]

Originally posted by monkey:
I just gotta say, BGirl, you are awesome for doing this. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif How many bears do you have so far?

The final bear census will be announced the day they are delivered to the Bear Fan Club!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sneaky.gif

Newest photo. These bears do not reflect those still running amuck with TOT!!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/bgirl64/bearupdate.jpg

[monkey]

You're gonna need a bigger bed!

[BGW]

10 more bears crammed themselves into the cave today!! Just a reminder for those of you with Teddy Bears....10 more days and then I am waking these guys up for spring! PM me and I can arrange for pick up if needed!

[TOT]

So tomorrow is the deadline for this particular bear drop.

He'd be proud.

[BGW]

Ok....

We are delivering the most anxious Teddy Bears to the President of The Mountain Bear Fan Club tomorrow at 2 pm. Anyone wishing to help with Dick's Bears please meet me in the Sierra Star parking lot.

Thank You Thank You Thank You to everyone that helped to make this happen. As always, your kindness never stops amazing me!

[Kahlua Kid]

I'd love to be there tomorrow - but gots to work darn it!

Maybe Newcomer can come along?

[BGW]

The more the merrier!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by monkey:
I just gotta say, BGirl, you are awesome for doing this. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif How many bears do you have so far?

With everyone's love and support the final Bear census is truly amazing! Are you ready for this???

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I am thinking we can do much better next year!! Yes, I said next year! You all helped make this such a success that I am hoping to make this an annual event!

Thank You and http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/grouphug.gif

[monkey]

BEAUTIFUL photo and article in todays Sierra Star about the bear delivery. Everyone looks so great. What a nice tribute to Concerned. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif

[BGW]

Surprise!!!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

link to the story in the star??? pretty please.

[BGW]

The online paper hasn't been updated yet!

[BGW]

I just got my paper! Kudos to Goddesschyyld for doing such a great write up and taking such cute pictures!! Thanks again to everyone that helped make this Bear Event such a great success.

[Kahlua Kid]

Very nice article and a great picture of you guys!

BG this was a great idea! Glad to have been able to be a small part of it too. And I hope Concerned is up in Heaven smiling!

[Patagoniamaniac]

AWESOME!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif

[Coldwolf]

I wish I had been more involved. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by Coldwolf:
I wish I had been more involved. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

There is always next year Wolf Friend

[Yosemite_Wolf]

I got my copy of the star.. VERRA nice pic of you guys and the bears..... hey BGW.. heres an idea for next year:
"wolves collect bears for local kids...."

[LindaBo]

I miss concerned http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/disappointed.gif I think of him a lot http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif I tell him i wish i had that chance to have meet him in person... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/disappointed.gif I STILL can,t belive he is gone http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/no.gif

[BGW]

The First Annual Dick Bartholomew Memorial Teddy Bear Round-Up kicks off today!! This years event will run until March 15, 2007.

Several OOF-ers and my self have been collecting through the year and we are already off to a good start. Those of you that missed this last year...Here's your chance to redeem yourself!!
Click on the thumbnail below to view the 2007 Event Flyer
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/57/757/8/59/39/2233859390046615875hPGsrD_th.jpg (http://news.webshots.com/photo/2233859390046615875hPGsrD)

I know, with your help, the 2007 Teddy Bear Round-Up will put last years campaign to shame.

The flyer, the 2006 Sierra Star article, some information about the Good Bears of the World and our local Den--Mountain Bear Fan Club can be found at the MySpace Link below!!

[oakhurstleaf]

Perfect!

I've surely got some gently loved stuffed mammals to give...just give me a time and a place.

[monkey]

Yep, me too

[Mysteefied]

Can I get one of those flyers to put up at the store?

[Mysteefied]

UGH! Never mind, just read the rest of your post. Ignore me, I'm tired.

[Kahlua Kid]

That is so awesome BGW for you to do again this year - We miss Concerned!

Count us in again for some bears seeking good homes!

[Ironhorse]

I have some bears and other animals I've been looking for homes for. I'll be home over the weekend. Can I meet someone someplace, like downtown or something, to give them to you? It's actually some bears, bunny, and different animals. Some are beanie baby type ones, but others are bigger. Never been played with (well, except by me http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/blush.gif).

[mermomma]

When my oldest had to ride in an ambulance when she was 3, she was given a bear, and she clung to it for dear life! I can most definitely spare some gently used bears, and I will round up some more! I have an online forum of mommies, and I guarantee they will send a bunch!
How cool!

[Mysteefied]

I don't mind if people would like to drop bears off with me, I can put them in the back of my car and make sure they get to BGW.

Pak & Page
I'm at work from 9am to 3pm

[Ironhorse]

Originally posted by Mysteefied:
I don't mind if people would like to drop bears off with me, I can put them in the back of my car and make sure they get to BGW.

Pak & Page
I'm at work from 9am to 3pm

Please check your PM's. Thanks! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Jerry]

A few weeks ago the Golden Chain had their annual awards presentations. They had a very nice tribute to Dick for all of the years he volunteered.

[angelforever8]

I'll try to help if I can! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[angelforever8]

I just found out that my roommates want to help too! I'm going to ask around my work as well. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

Sorry I wasn't online yesterday. I have picked up a nasty cold, and haven't felt like doing much.

Oakhurstleaf--bring them to work with you and I will be happy to pop in and get them. Just let me know what day!

Mysteefied--That would be fantastic of you to be a drop-off point since you are so centrally located in town.

My phone number is on the flyer, just call me to make other arrangements.

hikingwhistler--my real email is also on the flyer if you wish to express your concerns, I am happy to listen.

Thanks to everyone that wants to help!!

[BGW]

Originally posted by hikinwhistler:
Am I looking at the right area?

It states that I have to be logged on to myspace to email.

I PM'd you the address here. And, thanks for catching my error...I uploaded the wrong version of the flyer. I will be fixing that right away!!

[BGW]

Ok--
this should be the right clickable thumbnail leading to the full sized flyer!!
http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/57/757/8/59/39/2233859390046615875hPGsrD_th.jpg (http://news.webshots.com/photo/2233859390046615875hPGsrD)

[TOT]

still working on collecting as much as i can http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

Without going into detail right now, I wanted to let you know that hikingwhistler has presented to me a very valid and troublesome issue. I will be spending this next week attempting to get the issue taken care of.

Sooooo--for right now, until a solution can be found, hang on to those unemployed critters!!

[Ironhorse]

Okay, Mysteefied I will hold on to my "critters" until BGW finds a solution to whatever the problem is, that way you won't have to worry about what to do with them. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Mysteefied]

No problem. Thanks!

Originally posted by Ironhorse:
Okay, Mysteefied I will hold on to my "critters" until BGW finds a solution to whatever the problem is, that way you won't have to worry about what to do with them. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

OK!! A solution to the problem is in the works, and a "Plan B" is already in place!!

Back to Bear Business as usual!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

Thanks, everyone for being patient with me these last few days while this issue was handled!!

Mysteefied has already been alerted that we are back on schedule!! Thanks Again Myst!

[Mysteefied]

No problem. I've got a flyer up too.

[Nascar8Fan]

That's interesting, what could be troublesome about donating Teddys for such a good cause???? Fill us in if you are able. I have a couple bags full of bears needing love. Can I bring them to your work Myst??

Originally posted by BGW:
Without going into detail right now, I wanted to let you know that hikingwhistler has presented to me a very valid and troublesome issue. I will be spending this next week attempting to get the issue taken care of.

Sooooo--for right now, until a solution can be found, hang on to those unemployed critters!!

[Mysteefied]

yup, you can bring them to me at work.

[BGW]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/doh.gif DUH!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/doh.gif

I just dropped off a flyer at True Value. Don't know why I hadn't done so already!!

Jerry, you might be able to help with this...where else can I drop off a flyer that Concerned/Dick frequented or felt fondly of???

[Jerry]

I made copies of your flyer and sent one out to the Golden Chain, another to the SPICE (Seniors Participating in Community Education) Office, and one to the Senior Center. If I think of any more I'll let you know.

[BGW]

Thanks Jerry!!
I was thinking about getting one to his church and was there a clubhouse where he lived? And, not that I need an excuse to go...I am planning on taking flyers around to the thrift stores later in the week!

[Nascar8Fan]

I dropped off two-bags-o-bears with Myst http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/stickdance.gif

[Jerry]

There is a clubhouse at the park. The Manager is Ginny, you may have worked with her at one time or another. The thrift shops are a real good idea, he spent a lot of time shopping for bears.

[BGW]

Yep!, I Do know Ginny and Ed. Is this the park next door to the Community Center???

[Jerry]

Yes, it right next to the Community Center. Ginny is normally in the office in the mornings. While you are in the area, you might stop by the Community Center and have Laura Graham post a flyer over there. I would be be surprised if you didn't know Laura and Cito also.

[BGW]

Ginny said no problem to my putting up a flyer thee. It was almost a fair trade off; one favor for another. Ed was having problems with a non-cooperative computer and I think I was able to help him a little bit!! I am hitting up the thrift shops tomorrow.

[BGW]

I just wanted to say thanks to those of you that have dropped off bears with Mysteefied or my self!! I am hoping to post photos again this year of our progress. Since several members and my self have been collecting all year long tho--this could turn out to be a huge task!!

Anyways...thanks again! We have 4 more weeks of collecting!!

[Newcomer]

We have some Bears for ya, I will drop them off at Mysties work.

[TOT]

Originally posted by BGW:
Anyways...thanks again! We have 4 more weeks of collecting!!

I thought i'd almost missed the deadline. March 15th is neat. I'll start gathering some more.

Any stores in that area that have any valentines day stuff left might have some new friends for 1/2 or more off!

[angelforever8]

My roommates and I have a few bags of bears.
They need to be seperated, right? The new ones from the gently loved..
We still want to collect a few more before the deadline though. Where should I drop them off when we have them all?

[BGW]

Originally posted by angelforever8:
My roommates and I have a few bags of bears.
They need to be seperated, right? The new ones from the gently loved..
We still want to collect a few more before the deadline though. Where should I drop them off when we have them all?

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif Yep, you remembered right, the bear critters have to stay separate from the previously loved critters. Hospital and medical regulations...blah blah blah http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

You are welcomed to leave the little cuties at Pak N Page in the Von's Parking Lot Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. If that doesn't work with you schedule, you can PM me here or message me on the Teddy Bear's MySpace to make arrangements that are more convenient!

[angelforever8]

Originally posted by BGW:

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif Yep, you remembered right, the bear critters have to stay separate from the previously loved critters. Hospital and medical regulations...blah blah blah http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

You are welcomed to leave the little cuties at Pak N Page in the Von's Parking Lot Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. If that doesn't work with you schedule, you can PM me here or message me on the Teddy Bear's MySpace to make arrangements that are more convenient!

Thanks http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/bgirl64/bumpbearsmalls.gif

We are winding down...just two more days! Mysteefied and I will be posting photos in the next few days! You're gonna love them!!!!

[BGW]

I am unable to run the Teddy Bear Round-Up this year. I had hoped the Round-Up was going to get picked up as a Senior Project, but...well...I've heard nothing back.

It would be great if someone could/would take on this fun little project. My situation right now is such that I can't even offer to store the Teddy Bears this year...though I do have a good base of animals to start the Round-Up off with.

I would sure hate to see the project fall to the wayside...

[Mysteefied]

Hey BGW...I'm going to see if my daughter can change her senior project and if she can, we'll pick it up! This would be a great thing for her to do for her project, but I have to be sure she can change from what she already submitted. I'll let you know tomorrow.
Hugs

[Mysteefied]

I'm sorry BGW, but she can't change her project, I didn't realize she's very passionate about what she's doing (More to come)
However, she is going to mention it to her friends, I guess a few are still up in the air as to what they will be doing. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

[BGW]

I'm sorry BGW, but she can't change her project, I didn't realize she's very passionate about what she's doing (More to come)
However, she is going to mention it to her friends, I guess a few are still up in the air as to what they will be doing. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

If I were in need of a senior project...this would be the one. It requires almost no effort and is a lot of fun too! I would even turn over the MySpace page.

I truly wish there was a way I could fit the Round-Up in this year. But with the recent passing of my Mom, the combining of households and The Mister going in for a slow recovery time surgery soon....well, you get the picture.