Well, whaddya' know....I've been awol so long I totally missed this last FU outage....lol. I just made it back to FG a few days ago. I have new draws there but am too tired to try something here tonight. Maybe tomorrow.

Are you still doing art camp or is that over for you? Sure have missed ya'! I keep tellin' myself...."Self...you need to sit down and wright that woman an e-mail!" But things have been nuts here and I haven't written anyone lately. Bad me. I'll try and do better.

Anyway, I'm about to fall over yet again so I'll have to check back in later.

Huge hugs atchya'!

Robin

Gerry, Thank you so much for your comments! I admit I didn't read a couple of them till now. srry I don't get emails from this site anymore, as it used to be. But I've gone through all my drawings and I've read each one. I want to thank you especially on your comment on "pursuit of happiness" it means a lot to me, thanks. I hope you doing well :)

hey hun, whats up? Hoping to see you at FG...everyone there would love it if you drew sum stuff. Miss you!

i miss you to the FU has been down all week.. i will be on this week end with more stuff

Glad you are back, no wonder you are so good. Love the angel!

Hi, Ger my favorite bear! Didn't think FU was coming back, so it was a pleasant surprise to find it up and running yesterday .... I MISS YOU! Love you, too ... big (((HUG!)))

Hi Gerbear! Sorry I didn't thank you for the C&C earlier!
I've been SOOO busy, I can't even go on sketchfu!
Anyway, Thanks! I'll come onagain and cheer your drawings, but my battery is low, so see you later!
~Mb~

Hi Geri, & thanks for all your support! Hope you are feeling better lately...It's pretty dire around here too. Miss ya -

Ger, I have a line of bear greeting cards. Ck my site out for my art: www.artbypattagg.com. It has 3 pages to the site, enjoy! I have a collection of bears also, over 100. I too am a Teddy Bear addict.

I understand now, I had the picture of you packing up and going OFF to a camp out in the wilds somewhere. I'm so sorry you are so stressed - just remember that whatever happens will be OK. There is nothing that can't be recovered from . . .
When it gets too much just take yourself off somewhere and scream into a pillow or push against a wall with all your might. It's the holding it all in that causes the problem. You need to express it - get it out - tears work too. I feel for you my darling - I'm holding you in my heart . . .

I'm lagging, but wanted to say thanks for stopping by and see you soon and yada yada. Saw Lily's son logged on the other day, twice. I was wishing we would see her, too.

Hey, Ms. Bear! I see the lag is still ... lagging! Oh well, some things never change :P HUGS ... Mwaaaah!

I dont know how to thank you, the site is too damn slow and you still visited my gallery, cheered and commented... THANK YOU I really appreciate your time, thanks

Ger thanks for the cheers and comment on my draw. You are an ispiration and example on how to keep all of the artist here moving forward. I am very thankful you added me as a friend, and said the encouraging and instructive things you did. I see your comments of encouragement on different artists profiles. It always makes me remember how you did that for me. (((BIG HUGS))) FOR WHAT YOU GIVE HERE AT FUVILLE.

I did not know you like the hollidays that much, To have anxious moments of pondering.
From now on when I alert you it will be in Metric time. That way it will seem farther away.

Haha. Nice to know where the phrase actually came from. I just picked it up from all the other disgruntled artists. I think most people visit Fu for a laugh and to release their daily stresses. Other sites are more serious in their art but still accept a little humour so I manage to get away with a few light hearted comments while appreciating someones skills. Nobody has the right to put down another when the artist has seen things in their own way, from their own perspective. I am sure that anyone would appreciate constructive criticism to help them develop their skill but it has to be put over in the corrct manner. Reading comments like 'that was blah blah blah, you should kill yourself' is so immature and can be very hurtful. We all see things differently and that has to be respected. All styles, all abilities. If you have the confidence to display your work then others should accept your effort.
Boy did I just rant again? Hehe. Sorry. Will look at your gallery over the weekend.
Regards, G.

Hello Ger. Thanks for the add, I added you too. As you can see I have no artistic skills but I like a laugh and I have many dear friends with great skills. I love art, like music it is very expressive and can convey and provoke so much emotion.
I followed some friends to 'the dark side' but I am not one that can sit quietly while others bitch about another making an effort. If you visit said site and read my profile it may raise a smile.
I love it here cos even I can goof around and not get my butt kicked.
Keep up the good work.
Regards, G.

Hi Gerbear!! Thank you very much for the cheers and nice comment for my Island Stallion......I really do appreciate it! I've been out of practice with my drawing....it's been a long while since I've been here to draw anything. I'm gonna give it a try again soon...I hope...I kinda forgot everything I've learned here. "LOL"!!

Hey Ger, I know what you mean about other sites. This one is comfortable and I can doodle or play or get somewhat serious if I want. I doodle when I'm talking to people on the phone/computer, fingers get restless, mind never settles. The dark side was too dark for me, I couldn't keep my thoughts to myself when others spoke pathetically about other people's art....ok so I tell them to kiss my buns when they tell others their work isn't worth a specific level. Anyway, when I'm down and out serious I draw a masterpiece somewhere but when I'm doodling I love to draw here, I love the people here, what a great bunch of friends. Ok I'm done babbling now, have a great day/evening. Hope you get a new pen soon, you are missed.

Two hundred and sixteen, Now it's starting to get closer and a bit quicker. After the next sixteen go the rest will seem hardly but a zip away.

HEY GER...I TOOK MY LAST DRAWING IDEA FROM THE ONE YOU DID CALLED "MOUSE LINES". I THOUGHT IT MADE SUCH A NEAT LOOKING BACKGROUND, THAT I HAD TO TRY IT..AND THEN I ENDED UP WANTING TO PUBLISH THE ONE I WAS JUST DOODLING WITH...I HOPE IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE I STOLE YOUR IDEA...I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS SO PRETTY. :)

when i went to buy a graphics pad for my daughter i couldn't find a local retailer who even knew what i was talking about so i just did a google search for an online store. I went through a few to compare prices and came across this one that offered student or teacher discounts. All i had to do was state where i taught. Honestly o don't even think they actually checked. anyway i got it for about 40% off. I dont know if this sort of thig IS available to you as this was anAustralian supplier but is sure is worth a google. Good Luck!.
ohh! and now wacom make a new tablet that actually has the screen ON the tablet! it is as close as you can come to it being like *real* drawing!. they are mega expensive but my daughter has her eye on saving up for one to use when she starts her University courses.
Yes i am a teacher but not specificly art (ugh can't you tell from my attempts?) Ima primary school teacher and as such have to teach all the subjects from English. Maths, science, Society, art. music, drama,dance, PE, health PD.zLOl have i forgotten anything?..but i Do enjoy the art part :D/ My students for the past few years have been 7 and 8 yr olds. but i teach any age from 5 to 12.

Hi Ger, I am lonely without my mousepad to draw with. I DETEST using a mouse. I complain, whine, and act childish when I have to. I have a new hyperpen. Had it three months. Have not used it. Maybe I will now. I don't like to do new things when I am satisfied with what I do have. LOL Bad aren't I? Need to do some over gue things in the house. Not drawing could free me up for them. NAW WHY GET RADICAL OVER THIS. :D? I DO KNOW YOU KNOW MY PAIN. THANKS FOR THE IMPATHY. Also for the C&C from you. You were the very first person here who made me feel good and was so encouraged to keep stuggling on. Happily so, at that. Hugs and :)

Thanks for all the comments on my draws. It's amazing how fun this can be when the lag monster isn't around :o)

Hay woman.....miss you bunches. Hope this finds you well. Wish you would come to FG to draw. Everyone there misses you a bunch. I could not get on this site forever! Do you know what is up with Meno....have not seen her for a bit now also.

I was reading Fruits basket then I looked up to look at my messages and I was like woah (a happy woah) many messages!Thanks for all the nice comments and cheers =D

Hi there Gerry - just wanted to say hello - haven't been to this site in a while, for that fact, any art site for a while...lol - but anyways hope all is well with you,, Take Care.. :)

Thank you very much for all your cheers and kind comments ! :))))))makes feel happy : youdiloudilou.....

have you seen What the Bleep Do We Know. thats what it sounds like. some of the stuff in the movie was wrong but still cool.

we will find out in June. i hope not also

wow Stephen Hawkings that kool. how long was the speech. lol
all i watch on tv is the Discovery channel.

i like science. and this thing is crazy. they say it might make a black hole i don't think so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67q_2V6xOxE&feature=related

it a pic of Large Hadron Collider. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Hadron_Collider

CIAO GERRY THANKS A LOT FOR ALL I WISH U GET ALL U WANT

Gerry! I was just asking Meno about you - miss you quite a bit!! Thanks so much for going thru everything. Wow! What a great friend you are - that's a lot of trouble., don't I know it!!! Been over at "floatingginkgo" but having a very hard time there. For some reason, I have so much trouble doing anything I like there. Maybe it's the way the new drawings are highlighted. It's tough to give up some of the bells & whistles tho. CMB has been doing some very fine work there, Flubbles unbelievable, Suntan, reecreative designs, and FUZZY all outstanding there. How are you?

YAY I've been Gerbear'd! hehe, thank you for all your kind words and cheers.

tHANKS gERRY FOR ALL YOUR CHEERS AND COMMENTS. I AM SOOO HAPPY YOU APPRECIATED MY ALLIGATOR SNACK SO MUCH. I REALLY LIKE IT TOO. No one else seemed to like it as much as us we did. I love gearing you comments. Still practicing my face drews.:D Hugs

Thanks so much for the compliments. The flowers, I just love doing them!! I don't really know why they are so much fun, but I love them for the same reason you said...that they pop out so against the black background..and I love the shading!! But I promise I didn't steal your name for them!!! ;) I'll have to go look at yours...not sure I have yet.

Dear Gerryfriend- ur remarks gave me always so much joy and strongness! I liked ur comment a lot on my"don't let me fading away'drawing. I apreciate ur comment very much, Also because u have a deep insite in the drawingthing. Now I will draw soon more Haunting beauties thanx ur explanatian dear friend. I try to give my drawings always 'an innersitefeeling' with them of my own feelings- perhaps that will make them a little 'alive?'. But I hope to give the 'Hauntings' in time also a happy innersitemood with them- I hope that time will come and conquer my hauntings more with that feeling- I hope one day my friend. *hugsss* ferfriend

Hi Gerry >'o'<
Thanks for all the sweet comments on my draws, I missed you a whole bunch too, it's the great community of people here & at YD that always keep me coming back.

ha ha ha this is best of many expensive beauty creme!!! ciaooo

Yes, I have been a tenor with the philharmonic for 26 years. I have been in several operas and local musical plays. One of my favorites was "The Barber of Seville". I loved "Otello" too. (Verdi's opera version of Othello by Shakespeare) I'm hoping to do one this summer.

Hello, I want to thank you for taking the time to view my gallery and for all the kind words and cheers :-) And good to see you too!!!

Hi Gerry, things are good on my end; hope you're doing as well. sorry about your computer....I can't stand being a day without mine. I'll drop a line soon to your e-mail. Have been a bit busy myself; helping my sister with her new house. Busy but fun busy....take care hugs back to ya!

Ah! Whoa! Thank you so much for all the lovely comments and abundant cheers again! He he, I'm glad you like Nigel. ^_^ He's one of my favorites, because he keeps such an even temperament even when he's angry, solely for the sake of other's feelings. A very mature guy (thank god there's at least one of them in the story *laughs*). I like his glasses too, though I have an oval pair. Nate is 'honest love' because he's the most sympathetic of the lot, he doesn't fake what he feels. I'm really not sure why he came out looking different. *scratches head* His eyes are shaped a bit differently, only because he's Filipino.

Basically what I'm aiming for is a clean, easy-to-draw and attractive style. I checked out Binarimon's work, but it's not *quite* what I'm trying to get to. I'm not sure whether I haven't had enough experience or if I'm just too slow - probably a little of both. You can likely see from the way my drawings are made that I'm terrified to make mistakes. *laughs* On the bright side, I have a job that I enjoy with a good boss and a commission as well as a summer job coming up. Sah-weet. ;)

Oh, wow! You looked at all those links?! You're amazing! I know, Switchfoot will figure out the LolDrew in time. *smiles* They're all really sharp guys. And guess what? Switchfoot was chosen to sing the credit song 'This Is Home' for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian! IS THAT AWESOME OR WHAT? And Dom? Aw, you're really too sweet, I'm all embarrassed now! *hopes to get into an art college* And also, *big hug*.

So to wrap this up, I hope your Final Fantasy random battles go without a hitch (it's always frustrating) and that Link doesn't mess with your mind (also frustrating) and that Prince Alexander will lure you back to the PC with ludicrously difficult-to-memorize puzzles! To conclude, I made brownies this morning and I must eat one! ;D

Hey, darlin'! Glad you liked my Shakira :D Sure do miss you! HUGS!

Awww....thanks! And you dear one, always leave me feeling as though I've just been hugged!

Hugs for the Bear!

Robin

lovely sweet words, at the moment I'm very critic about our government
u see the people are always much more better than who has power. sigh!!!

thanks Gerry- will try and be around a bit more!

houston,I have a problem...noooo I'm kidding, u see, I' correspondent from Italy for an italo-american
magazine in new york,and an on line magazine and Iwrite about fashion I write but in italian, if u can read it I'll send the link

hi ger its steve here been gone a while but back soon on friends comp at mo i moved address and i dont know how it works your end of the pond but over here its a nightmare getting through to my broadband supplier but will be back soon and i have to say i am getting withdrawal symptons lol

Well now, somebear, (no, not someONE, we know who....lol), has been hitting galleries and running again....lol.

Thank you dear Bear!

You are BEARY welcome gerbear!^_^
And thank you too for the comments and cheers,much appreciated!

hope your having a great afternoon, wanted to thank you for the cheers and comments-[HUGS]your Fu friend,Connie

Lol....I guess I should've said, "I'm not used to seeing you do b/w draws at FU. Every now and then, I do go look at your lovlies at YD, but, never signed up there. I just can't manage drawing in that little draw space with just a mouse. I can't get the detail I want, and well, FU spoiled me with color.....lol.

I know camp is just around the corner but, I don't know if I'll be very good at chasing you away from FU or FG if you play too much. I'll try, but, it'll be tough 'cause we'll all miss ya' too much!

Huge hugs!

Robin

Thank you so much for all of the cheers and comments, I am way out of practice with my draws but soon hopefully I will have more time to perfect them.

All I can think of was maybe this one.()()()()()() MARLONSEPPALA wrote (about 1 month ago)
Or Fuuterville
gerbear wrote (about 1 month ago)
...so as all the Fu's in FUville settle in for the night..
and the stars come twinkling out..
An orb rises in the dark night sky..
a soft breath of air wafts down to settle
over the village..
bringing with it clouds of love and admiration..
that will seep into the FU's dreams and they
will awaken bright and happy to a new day to draw.

For Aakyra, she knows why *L* I just got a visual, what can i say?

your everywhere!

Hey Ger, just a quick but very warm "thank you" for the wonderful cheers & comments on all my draws. You are so good to take so much of your time to check out my stuff! It means more to me th