Just a quickie, I am 32 years old, live in Rochdale, Lancashire with Mick and my stepson James who is now 12 and Winnie our very bouncy staffordshire bull terrier. I have always collected bears and have only just begun to make and design my own. I had no confidence in designing a bear until having bought a couple of patterns and being disapointed with the outcome, it seemed logical to have a go at designing one. I have still got some of the first ones, (Oh my God !!!).

I registered with BBN after spotting it on one of the websites and have enjoyed all the funny tales and look forward to more chatting. It is lovely to find so many friendly bear people.

email: Kershybear@aol.com