Cassidy

So, as a small thank you for all of that, I have made many huge changes to my schedule and business. From now on, each Teddy advertisement that you see in Teddy Bear and Friends Magazine, which will be my official advertiser - I will try to have completed the the entire edition which will virtually be ready for immediate purchase. This is a huge, huge change - no more waiting forever, counting down the days -- instantaneous Bear Fever!

I have been able to do this as I had made the decision to spend more time at home working for my collectors and less time traveling to shows. As many of you know, I suffer from Fibromyalgia and it has become increasingly difficult to try and maintain the schedule that I have for the last few years. Therefore, I have chosen only a small number of important shows around the world and intend to do all the rest of my exhibition...from my web site.

In addition to providing you with almost immediate shipping on the advertised Teddies, I will be offering a continuous supply of bears ready for Immediate Delivery via my site. Many of these will be one of a kinds, small editions or even sometimes previews of those Teddies which will be advertised in the magazines.

I wanted to do something drastic this year to show my appreciation for your support and I thought the best thing to do was to attempt to prepare for my orders in advance - that way you will know that the bear you see should almost always be very close to immediate delivery if you should choose. Layaways are still always welcome. I will also try to inform you via my website to let you know what new addition will be coming up and then you may have the first chance at seeing and purchasing.

As you know I rarely do editions of more than 25 pcs , so my work is extremely limited -- none of that will change, as well as my demand for perfection. I just think I have found a way to provide easier ordering for my internet customers, while making it a little easier on myself through less traveling. I don't think that you will mind if I'm not wearing my silk suits and heels that I normally choose for shows...and will opt for the comfortable shorts and shirts to soak up the southern California's weather. And you can imagine just how hard it is for me to leave this beautiful weather here on the beach...and all my kitties and parrots, too!

I hope that you will feel that I have made the correct decision in the extraordinary move as it was hard to say no to my show collectors whom I have had the privilege of knowing and seeing for many years, but I feel this is a great new direction for me. Only those visiting my web site will realize the changes, which too will give you the early bird's opportunity to make sure that you can purchase a Teddy all ready to go to its new home.

Again, I'm so very grateful for your love and concern for my work and my health - seeing your smiles and reading your lovely notes makes it all worthwhile. Thanks to you I feel that you are always holding my hand as I continue to be inspired to create....the Teddies of your heart. tm