tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post2063817451646886540..comments2024-02-13T07:39:19.810+01:00Comments on Being Here: On being inspiredArtyZenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-18560845126209144652013-09-02T16:03:10.288+02:002013-09-02T16:03:10.288+02:00Yep - not much time for sensible work options...on...Yep - not much time for sensible work options...ones where they pay you...Sigh! Cards and chocolates are not going to make my fortunes but it keeps me quiet for the time being. I couldn't even afford an online shop as postage to anywhere from Spain is outrageously expensive! (And there are far too many really talented people to even being to contemplate competing...) But thank you for your ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-34294066525544268942013-09-02T14:45:33.917+02:002013-09-02T14:45:33.917+02:00Well it's a good job you packed in the teachin...Well it's a good job you packed in the teaching isn't it. I can see you are gong to spend every minute of the day making these cards when the word gets out. I even foresee a web site and being able to order on line. BacktoBodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627125508442009313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-41791504760227881502013-09-02T08:31:59.195+02:002013-09-02T08:31:59.195+02:00Thank you Anne. Yes, you'd be surprised what A...Thank you Anne. Yes, you'd be surprised what Alan needs to stock in his shop! Personally, the only think I need is double cream from time to time. There is no suitable alternative in Spain..and he only stocks the Elmlee version due to transport problems with the real thing. I also only like Lady Grey tea....I ask family to bring that when they come.<br /><br />There is the 'wrong' ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-25379791446086733062013-09-01T22:25:37.771+02:002013-09-01T22:25:37.771+02:00Super cards , I hope they are a great hit ... my f...Super cards , I hope they are a great hit ... my favourite is the last one :-) colours and the little hearts. <br /><br />I read with amazement every time , the things that expats miss ,, amuses me. I can understand Teabags as even my cousin who is not British loves them and she lives in Italy and cannot buy them only online I think :-) <br /><br />I just read one of your replies to Perpetua .. Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-85927660713551231492013-09-01T22:05:06.749+02:002013-09-01T22:05:06.749+02:00Thanks Janice - I guess that there are a lot of r...Thanks Janice - I guess that there are a lot of retired expats around here...<br /><br />I am not doing as much teaching this year, remember - hours aplenty to fill with making chocolates and cards. The mojo is back at the moment - went off a bit in the heat of July but with the pool installed - I have energy in spades!<br /><br />And now you've posted that all important 100th post! Well ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-28521027363472878202013-09-01T20:55:21.119+02:002013-09-01T20:55:21.119+02:00These are gorgeous Annie. How strange that its the...These are gorgeous Annie. How strange that its the sympathy cards that Alan said would be the most sought after. They are lovely though, and I am sure they will be popular. I seem to remember you having trouble filling all your chocolate orders because there were not enough hours in the day......need I say more ? You have also been pretty prolific with blogging recently....I haven't posted Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-33928300739254624392013-09-01T20:49:21.719+02:002013-09-01T20:49:21.719+02:00Thank you Gaynor! I do like win-win, don't you...Thank you Gaynor! I do like win-win, don't you? I'm still giggling at the thought of you and your fellow collaborators, wandering the backstreets of a little village in France...cameras at the ready!! And most grateful! AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-28061574186683210582013-09-01T18:58:49.095+02:002013-09-01T18:58:49.095+02:00Great cards and with it something you enjoy doing ...Great cards and with it something you enjoy doing and get a lot of satisfaction from. It's a win,win!<br />GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-55916458897328301392013-09-01T18:06:38.156+02:002013-09-01T18:06:38.156+02:00Thanks, Helen - might give your idea a try...
Wher...Thanks, Helen - might give your idea a try...<br />Wherever there are expats, you stand a chance of finding an Alan - obviously, not quite as lovely as our own, but someone who feels it's worthwhile to offer a place to swap, sell and generally recycle things we don't want anymore. I do miss the good, cheap items that were to be found on ebay in the UK. Spanish ebay is absolutely rubbish!<ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-90909030127591470192013-09-01T16:20:49.932+02:002013-09-01T16:20:49.932+02:00Why stick at Alcala...put them on the expat links....Why stick at Alcala...put them on the expat links...you must have an Angloinfo in your area.<br />We're not card people at all...but I know a good thing when I see it.<br /><br />Furniture is going to be a problem for me...so I'll have to look around for an Alan in the Castellon area...or bring a van from Belgium with all the good, cheap items I saw when I was there this summer.Helen Devrieshttp://asurfeitofpalfreys.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-75609363951465955412013-09-01T15:54:41.354+02:002013-09-01T15:54:41.354+02:00Thank you, Chrissie.
I know I'm just indulging...Thank you, Chrissie.<br />I know I'm just indulging a desire to make things, especially whilst it's too hot for chocolate making, but I have always liked to send and receive cards. Many of my friends make their own - some in very talented ways - and me too, so, it's been a nice activity to improve on over the summer months. I am delighted that Romy has enjoyed it so much too. I don&#ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-18093530371569136042013-09-01T15:50:47.435+02:002013-09-01T15:50:47.435+02:00Many thanks, Perpetua. I am possibly going to driv...Many thanks, Perpetua. I am possibly going to drive FR to distraction before too long, so firmly is the bit between my teeth...I'm not really aware of lots of other things going on around me. (Those less interesting things - you know what I mean!)<br />I have always loved cards but they have to be 'right'. I once bought the wrong 'Mother's Day' card - and preferred not to ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-48892151685335672752013-09-01T15:46:58.166+02:002013-09-01T15:46:58.166+02:00Is that you, Christine!! Great to hear from you. L...Is that you, Christine!! Great to hear from you. Love the logo and the work you and Linda are doing with your 'Laughter in Mind' yoga! What a difference a couple of years has made to our lives, eh? <br />Thank you for your kind words - I keep an eye on all you are doing too. <br />Axxx ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-2636106271880074882013-09-01T15:44:04.003+02:002013-09-01T15:44:04.003+02:00I like to think of you at your crafting table too,...I like to think of you at your crafting table too, Maria - turning those gorgeous photos into cards to feed the red squirrel colony and the support you give to charities. I don't think I shall make any money from these but if I do, it will, no doubt, go to feeding the colony of children I seem to have in my house these days! <br /><br />It's so kind of you to say you would like to buy ArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-42415228452928156402013-09-01T14:59:59.938+02:002013-09-01T14:59:59.938+02:00I think your cards are lovely, very inspiring post...I think your cards are lovely, very inspiring post. I do agree with you the cards here are just not we are used to, very drab or extremely expensive. Also great Romy enjoys crafting too, so nice to do it togetherChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-74223381684450896042013-09-01T12:19:36.425+02:002013-09-01T12:19:36.425+02:00I think they're gorgeous, Annie, so much more ...I think they're gorgeous, Annie, so much more personal that the ubiquitous pale-grey-and-lilac commercial sympathy cards. You've obviously got the bit between your teeth. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-28997638281091342132013-09-01T11:05:06.512+02:002013-09-01T11:05:06.512+02:00They are Gorgeous !!!!! wow what a pleasure to rea...They are Gorgeous !!!!! wow what a pleasure to read this post and see the fruits of your labour of love xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581360423107873062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222502286514724902.post-84996557816677147902013-09-01T10:11:42.882+02:002013-09-01T10:11:42.882+02:00How wonderful to read this post.Your enthusiasm is...How wonderful to read this post.Your enthusiasm is infectious.I never thought i would be sitting at a large table cutting and sticking whenever i can in my retirement!The Red Squirrel photos i take go on cards and all monies raised go for supplementary feeding of the red squirrel colony at our timeshare in the Lakes.The seabird photo cards i make go to a guy in Bempton village who opens his Hazel Maria Blakeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720712737417796993noreply@blogger.com