Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone's holidays were exceptional and your new year has starting with a bang! Before I had the last contest, I looked around and saw so much mini stuff! I had many things I purchased specifically for mini contests and lots of other stuff! I sold some things on Etsy and others on Ebay. I plan to have other contests in the future so keep watching!
I don't usually post about negative personal things because I know others like me want this to be a fun place or even an escape. I know you will understand because we are also close enough to share a little here and there. But, I want to apologize for getting the prizes out so late. Several members of my family have experienced severe problems, which has caused me to abandon my miniature activities for a while. There were events such as a member being attacked by two dogs. Fortunately there was just small muscle damage.
Another family with little children became homeless and was staying with me. As sweet as they were, it seems one of the children misplaced my mini prize information and I didn't know who was to get what, who was sent what and had to reconstruct things all over. Still working on that. Some people already received theirs. I just shipped more out and some others will get theirs in the third shipment. Even my pets were stressed. One chewed up some of my dollhouse furniture! She has NEVER done that before! As a matter of fact, they had been in the same place for months and she never touched them.
That was just some of what was going on starting from around Thanksgiving. I barely had the opportunity or presence of mind to read most of your posts. :-( Things are getting better. :-)
I can't wait to tell you about my prize from Brini! I will talk more and take pictures of them in the next post in a few days. I placed the box in a prominent place and after things settled down a bit, I sat down with a cup of coffee and opened the box. Boy was I surprised!
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I hope everyone's holidays were exceptional and your new year has starting with a bang! Before I had the last contest, I looked around and saw so much mini stuff! I had many things I purchased specifically for mini contests and lots of other stuff! I sold some things on Etsy and others on Ebay. I plan to have other contests in the future so keep watching!
I don't usually post about negative personal things because I know others like me want this to be a fun place or even an escape. I know you will understand because we are also close enough to share a little here and there. But, I want to apologize for getting the prizes out so late. Several members of my family have experienced severe problems, which has caused me to abandon my miniature activities for a while. There were events such as a member being attacked by two dogs. Fortunately there was just small muscle damage.
Another family with little children became homeless and was staying with me. As sweet as they were, it seems one of the children misplaced my mini prize information and I didn't know who was to get what, who was sent what and had to reconstruct things all over. Still working on that. Some people already received theirs. I just shipped more out and some others will get theirs in the third shipment. Even my pets were stressed. One chewed up some of my dollhouse furniture! She has NEVER done that before! As a matter of fact, they had been in the same place for months and she never touched them.
That was just some of what was going on starting from around Thanksgiving. I barely had the opportunity or presence of mind to read most of your posts. :-( Things are getting better. :-)
I can't wait to tell you about my prize from Brini! I will talk more and take pictures of them in the next post in a few days. I placed the box in a prominent place and after things settled down a bit, I sat down with a cup of coffee and opened the box. Boy was I surprised!
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I do know what you mean. This has been a crazy time for us too. On New Year's Eve, my dryer caught on fire. Actual flames coming out of the dryer. My eldest daughter was washing and drying her work clothes. My youngest daughter and me were out shopping for last minute things for my family gathering. When my daughter called, I told her to call 911 and get out of the house! We did not have too much damage, but the dryer was destroyed and we had to buy a new one. The insurance settlement was under my deductible, so had to pay everything on my own. Then the brakes went out on her car. It was an expensive holiday!
ReplyDeleteHey there Phylis!
DeleteOh my goodness! I see I was not the only one who had a difficult end to 2014! I am glad no one got hurt! Here's to a smooth 2015!
BTW, I did receive my prize! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Phyllis!
DeleteI hope things are settling down for you. What a few months you and your family have had!!! I think everyone will understand. Things happen some times and life isn't in our control! Hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteHello there Teresa!
DeleteI guess you just have to take the bad with the good right? :-) There is so much good and 2015 will be even better!
Oh dear, what a lot of problems, grandmommy! I hope things are now settling down for you.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean, here I had my share too, but........we are tough, huh ;O!? It seems to be that time of the year all sort of things went wrong and not just for the both of us, but for a lot more people.
Take all the time you need and take good care for yourself. It was good to hear of you.
All the best wishes for 2015 to you and yours!
Warm hug, Ilona
Hi Ilona!
DeleteThank you for your wishes and I wish the same for you! I look forward to all of the wonderful this year is going to bring! Hugs to you!
Hi grandmommy, I hope that you've got my e-mail, which I've sent you some days ago? I've got no answer, so I hope all is well with you?
DeleteHugs, Ilona
Hey there Ilona!
DeleteYour friend should get her gift as soon as it gets through customs!
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have got your problems solved! Well there have been some problems also here, so I know what you are talking about!
Big Hugs
Kikka
Hey there Kikka!
DeleteLets lock arms and walk into 2015 together! Here's to 2015!
Oh dear, it sounds like hectic and unpleasant months for you and your family, I hope everything will go smooth from now on! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2015!
ReplyDeleteNight Owl,
DeleteWhen I think of all of the fortunate things in my life I just have to take a deep breath and be thankful. The best in 2014 to you!
You've had quite the excitement! It sounds like things are getting back to normal and hopefully 2015 will be great! It was nice that you could be there for your family.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa :-)
P.S. Thank you again for my gifts.
Hi there Lisa!
DeleteYou are very welcome I hope you get some enjoyment from your gifts. I was very happy to be there for my family. They are always there for me. So far 2015 looks like a winner!
Hello Grandmommy! Hope that everything is now nice and easy in your whereabouts, sure the dog attack must have been very scary.
ReplyDeleteKisses Billa
Hey Billa,
Delete2015 is really starting off nicely! Yes, it was scary except for scaring and a little muscle damage things are ok. Thank God!
My goodness, Grandmommy! Here's hoping the rest of the year is nice and calm.
ReplyDeleteReading this makes me give thanks for what we have.
ReplyDeleteDogs can be vicious and it's a very frightening experience getting attacked by them. I'm glad you are fine now.
Wishing you a wonderful peaceful new year,
Hugs, Drora
Hi my friend Drora!
DeleteYes, it was scary. I am just glad I wasn't the first one on the scene. It would have been very hard for me to see. You are right we have so much to be thankful for...every day.
I hope that things have gotten better!
ReplyDeleteHey there Roxanne!
DeleteThings are much better Whew! :-)
Hello from Spain: I'm sorry to read this bad news. Much encouragement. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHello Marta!
DeleteThings have gotten much better. Your encouragement and that of all my followers are appreciated!
que las cosas mejoren en este nuevo año !
ReplyDeleteCarmen Ola'
DeleteEste ano is mas major, gracias!
correcction...mejor lol
DeleteEspero este 2015 este lleno de cosas bellas :)
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Flor
Hasta ahora 2015 ha sido hermoso!
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