The travelers have returned and I am trying to mix it up with a few photos of what might be considered highlights from the show. Because we’ve attended TBAI for quite a few years, I think it might be easy to be redundant with photos from year to year. I hope you enjoy these glimpses of the fun and festivities and friends. At the end, there is a quiz which I am quite certain you will ace because you all are quite clever.
The first thing was the Sock Hop which was loads of fun. I especially enjoyed not having to wear shoes!
The is another photo of the Sock Hop and reception.
Here’s a lovely couple that came all the way from the UK. Aren’t they festive?!
Elanor Andrews is Shantock Bears and Lex is her entertaining assistant.
The lovelies below were on display throughout the reception. Lots of temptation!
Here’s to mixing up the timeline. This is a snapshot I took during the show on Saturday from the vantage point of my table. The show was filled with many wonderful creations.
I caught Sebastian just hanging about behind the scenes. He looks quite relaxed, doesn’t he?
Jumping back in time, this is Elanor and me just before the TBAI feast. It was a little more formal than the Sock Hop. And we didn’t plan to wear the same color!
Now I have to say these three photos might just be my favorites from the show – or more accurately, the picnic at the zoo after the show. This lovely lady holding Sebastian is Karen and in these photos she epitomizes what I love about these events – the laughter. And we did have some great laughs all weekend long!
I promised you a quiz – it’s a very short one. This is my table Friday afternoon before the show on Saturday. Take a good look.
Now this is my table before the show opened on Saturday morning. Can you see what’s different about it - aside from the fact the lighting is wonky?
Did you figure it out? Did you notice the framed certificate on the left side of the table?
I was presented with Second Place for my Fairy Berry Birthday Feast (8” & under). It was exciting to receive this award voted on by those in attendance! The feast is now on its way to its new home in California. I wouldn’t mind a trip to California myself! Maybe the fairies can arrange that for me.
I’ll poke around in my files for the photos of teddy bears for next time. Until then, thanks so much for reading!
I drank in every word of your post. It looked as though it was a fabulous weekend. Your table was delightful. Congratulations on your Fairy Berry Feast. Wonderful to see Sebastian went with you.
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Hi Kays Kids,
DeleteIt was a terrific weekend. It would be so wonderful to enjoy your company there - such fun and you seem like a fun-loving kind of gal! Thank you for your kindness!
~ginger
Congratulations Ginger! Looks like you had a lovely time at the show. x
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda,
DeleteThank you so much! We did have a wonderful time.
Wouldn't it be fun for ALL of us to go one day?!
~ginger
Oh Ginger,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. As I told you, I have never seen such a wonderful work of art. I can't imagine the excitement that the piece brought to its new owner.
Hugs
Prudence's Mom
Hi Prudence's Mom,
DeleteThank you very much - you are sweet and I appreciate your thoughts. I would love to be there when she opens it!
~ginger
It was SO wonderful to see you, Jay, Elanor, and Lex at the show! It was such a fun whirlwind weekend. But if there was one thing I could have changed, it would have been to have attended the picnic so we could have spent more time with the four of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that about your People's Choice win--it was SO well-deserved. Your fairyland feast was outstanding!!
Lots of Hugs,
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
DeleteWe enjoyed seeing your lovely family again. You know not being neighbors this year might give you all a sense of what a show can be like when you're not next to craziness all weekend. Good for you but we missed the company of you two and your girls.
Thanks so much for the great memories and your very kind words about the Feast!
Say hello to everyone for me!
~ginger
Oooh, ooooh, we spotted the award straight away, congrats! Although we think you were done out of first place, who could have beaten than? *sigh* We're glad you had fun though even if you're really bad at wardrobe co-ordination...
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Jack and The Clan
Hi Jack and The Clan,
DeleteWell, of course you did. I really didn't have any ilusions of fooling you. You have my permission to judge the awards next time - I like you being partial - :D.
Yes, I do need to work on the wardrobe co-ordination don't I? Someone gave me the nickname of mermaid which I rather liked so next time, maybe I'll be a unicorn??!!
Thanks guys and gals!
~ginger
Congrats on the win. It was so very cute. Wish I would have know the show was in Binghamton, although I live in Asheville now I'm from Binghamton. I'm assuming you were at Ross Park Zoo-I was a volunteer there as a teenager. Such a small world but your work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteThanks so much! Yes it is a small world most definitely. Our daughter is in school in Asheville and yes it was the Ross Park Zoo. The money raised from the gallery and auction is donated to the zoo there. You are very kind and your comment is much appreciated!
~ginger
Wonderful!! It was a spectacular piece and I can see why it stole everyone's hearts. Congratulations Ginger!
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne,
DeleteThanks so much! Congratulations to you as well - 2 TOBY's. Well deserved too!
~ginger
Congrats on the Award!
ReplyDeleteSebastian is sure to be so proud of you :)!
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Kikka
Hi Kikka,
DeleteThank you very much! Sebastian says he is proud and thinks he has some ideas for next time. I might just let him offer me his ideas -
~ginger
Congrats on the People's Choice Award, Ginger! It looks like you had so much fun - maybe one year I will make it out there ;o) Hugs, Janice
ReplyDeleteHi Janice,
DeleteThanks very much! I appreciate it. We did have fun and it would be even more fun if you were able to join us. You and your bears-of course!
~ginger
Congratulations on the award!! How wonderful - it was such an adorable little scene! Looks like you had a fun weekend. I like seeing the pictures of your table, so I can see the bigger bears in relation to the smaller bears. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kay Joy,
DeleteThanhk you so much! It was a terrific weekend - it always seems to be one of the best. Glad you liked the table photo, too.
~ginger
Hi Ginger,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from me too - so glad that the people at TBAI recognised what we followers already knew - your Fairy Beary Berry Feast is a winner. Thanks for your account of the show, which helped this down-under girl share in the fun.
Hugs,
Kayzy
Hi Kayzy,
DeleteThank you too! I really do appreciate all the kind words from you and the rest who commented here.
I hope you enjoy the next post - more photos from the weekend!
~ginger