by dennis999 30 Jan 2014

The Proverbial Bad Penny Returns:


Good morning to all you gorgeously caring ladies from around the world.

Now, where do I start? The most important message is to thank you all so much for the concerns you have expressed and for your best wishes. I also hope that you will accept my apologies for not replying to those who have enquired after me. There have been too many occasions when I have intended to post a reply but then found myself hit with set-back after set-back. I have convinced myself that this has come about as a result of the anticipated excitement of getting back with my 'extended family.'

Without wishing to cause embarrassment to individuals, I would like to thank Suedewsbury (Sue), Asterixsew (Caroline) and Pennifold (Chris) for their kindness and messages of support on behalf of you all. I still have to reply to Chris and Caroline (which I will do) but I was fortunate to be able to personally thank Sue for her kindness when she telephoned me quite recently. Caroline sent me a lovely card displaying a picture of some of the UK Cuties on a break from one of their recent visits to a craft exhibition. I shall try to put this up on the site for you all soon.

Although I have not posted for many months, I have popped in from time to time to check that you have all been behaving yourselves. Generally speaking, this would appear to have been the case although I do wish that some of the Cuties would take advantage of the 'Help' thread started by Sue and contributed to by so many others. Oh! and that Pennifold lady has been noted doing much gloating over certain recent events involving a game invented in England!! Still, at least our ladies didn't let us down.

I haven't commented on my personal circumstances quite simply because thinking about it too much does get me down and besides, there is already far too much gloom in this world of ours. I shall post here as much as I am able to but inevitably there are going to be further times when I may appear to have gone absent without leave. I know that you will understand this.

Finally (for the time being), my congratulations to Rescuer for her elevation to The Grand Order of Moderators. Oh! and to Meganne................it is so lovely to see you posting...................and is there any chance you could donate some of that money you won recently to me, instead of wasting it on a new dining table?

Once again, thank you everyone for your kind support.

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by almag 02 Feb 2014

Welcome Back, Dennis. I thoroughly enjoyed the summer of cricket!!!!
I thought it was rather nice and sporting of the lady cricketers to let the England side win this time but, of course, there's always next time..... :}
Can't wait for the next showdown..... Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi Oi Oi....

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by greysewist Moderator 02 Feb 2014

Wow, long time no see! Glad to have you 'back amongst us'-look after yourself and stay strong.

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by pldc 01 Feb 2014

continue to keep you & yours in our prayers, hugs Loralye

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by judiemch 01 Feb 2014

so wonderful to hear from you & be able to enjoy your delightful humor; have a great day !!

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by dennis999 01 Feb 2014

Thank you all for your kindness and support. It is very much appreciated.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 02 Feb 2014

Thank you Dennis for coming back and keeping all of us ladies in control!!!!

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by mooie24 01 Feb 2014

lovely to hear from you Dennis :-)
Take care
with big hugs from London
Maria xx

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by marjialexa Moderator 31 Jan 2014

So glad to see you, Dennis!! No matter how little or much, always pleasant to know you're here, even if only reading our posts. Especially the ones that say we're missing you and pulling for you, and sending you good thoughts every day. Try to stay positive, chocolate has been known to dispel gloom, hee hee hee. Just FYI, saw a Public Broadcsting special on Stephen Hawking the other night. The odds against him were/are astronomical (pun every bit intended). He's still here. He's 70. Heaven only knows how. Who ever knows, brother? So, eat chocolate, hug your lovely wife, look at designs, enjoy sunshine & blue skies. Always my kindest thoughtst, biggest hugs, Marji

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by kezza2sew 30 Jan 2014

Yee Har!!
thanks for posting again, once in a while is fine with me...I can feel the urge to do the same lately unfortunately. I can have a couple of days away and then when you see a post that really interests you in Personal, you think 'well that'll teach me for not checking in" Life sure is not easy for anyone these days, I am surrounded with depressed family members and it is starting to take it's toll on me also...but hey someone has to try to keep going for all of us....Now about our Chris,,,,
Actually even I watched the cricket this year, and got to say I did love our T20 games...but hey what would we do with out your boys here to have some fun with... Stay well mate.....

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marianb by marianb 31 Jan 2014

Welcome back

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by manami 30 Jan 2014

I have heard a lot about you (good things). Welcome back! Hugs,Yoriko

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by haleymax 30 Jan 2014

Glad you are back.

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by mops Moderator 30 Jan 2014

Welcome back Dennis, we missed you!

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by barbararae 30 Jan 2014

Wonderful to hear from you Dennis,your post has brightened my day.
I was to fly to Townsville, Far North Queensland today, to celebrate my granddaughter`s 7th birthday, however we had rebook the flights due to Cyclone Dylan hitting that area of Australia today.
The good news is we will celebrate her birthday next weekend, and all us cuties can celebrate `Dennis`s Reappearance` on Cute Embroidery. Love to you and Anne and the dogs- Barb.

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by vickiannette 30 Jan 2014

Hi Dennis, nice to read your letter and I hope that your health returns. Congrats on your lady reds winning the Ashes. The TV stations will not televise, but see it on the News.

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by grossfamilie 30 Jan 2014

Great News of the Day!!! Thanks for giving a sign of life to your
"extended family" - Wishing you progress on your way to recovery!
Would be a lovely idea to see you sitting at the new bought dining table in Meg's Australian home together with your closest family members :-) one day. This would be a share of her lottery win - a win win situation
Love from the continent - Maria

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by draco 30 Jan 2014

Welcome back. We missed you. :)

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by noah 30 Jan 2014

Excellent keep getting better and better and soon you will on top again .I will keep praying Carolyn In Canada hugs

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by grandmamek 30 Jan 2014

yippee!! You are back. That is wonderful because now our conversations will lively up again. We all are so happy to hear from you again. You have been missed.

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by pennifold 30 Jan 2014

Well, well, well, what a wonderful surprise as I logged on this morning to see your post. To say I'm thrilled to read that you sound like you are "back to normal" is an understatement. I know things have been tough and as you can see you have been sorely missed.

I got quite cocky whilst you were not here bragging about the Aussies winning THE ASHES! I think poor England's cricket team got a hiding and we were gloating in the afterglow!!!! Never mind it will be your turn again eventually to regain them.

I'm so glad Sue rang you - I wrote to her and asked her to ring you and just check on how you were faring. I understand and respect your right to your privacy about your health, I'm just so thankful that you know how much WE ALL CARE about you.

To say I'm delighted to read your post is an understatement. Love and blessings and wishing you all the best for you and Anne this year. Love Chris

P.S. When Meg SMS'd me about her win, I said "Oh! good you can buy me a coffee, when next I'm down your way!" She said, "Too late, it's already been spent on a dining table!" never mind, I'll see her next week and we'll go have a cuppa and we'll think of you over in the mother land.

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by debswebster 30 Jan 2014

So nice to hear from you Dennis!! Now I can exhale it's been far too long!! All the best to you and Anne, and please pop in more often - we so miss you.

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by clawton 30 Jan 2014

It is good to see you posting again. You have been missed around here.

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by sandyqueen edited 30 Jan 2014

So good to hear from you. We women tend to be worriers you know. Do your best, take care of yourself and be a little bit bad. It makes life more interesting. As for me I'm going to cause trouble in another state this afternoon, but escape home before the cops are called. Prayers and warm thoughts.





SQ

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by bevintex 30 Jan 2014

Welcome back Mr D. Good to see you here and I must admit even I missed you. lol
Bev in Texas

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by shozo1271 30 Jan 2014

Bouquets of Flowers !!!!!!! Wishing you strength to get back to what you love to do!

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by hightechgrammy 30 Jan 2014

Yeah Dennis! It's great to find you back!!! WhaaaaHooo!!

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by sewmom 30 Jan 2014

Nice to see you back : )

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by gerryb 30 Jan 2014

Add my "welcome back" to all the rest! Missed your sense of humor! Glad you're up to posting today! We DO think of you often!

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by capoodle 30 Jan 2014

So glad to have a post from you. We still haven't perfected grouping a few cuties together that can keep tabs on each other but it was great to have Sue and the others let us know how you are. Missed you charm around here and you and Chris bragging about the games.

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by dailylaundry 30 Jan 2014

Just got on the internet and saw this - it is my Birthday today and seeing your post was a gift!! So happy that you have felt well enough to pop in!! Thanks bunches and take good care! Hugs, Laura*

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pennifold by pennifold 30 Jan 2014

Happy happies to you too! Love Chris

dailylaundry by dailylaundry 30 Jan 2014

You're a gem, Chris!!!

dragonflyer by dragonflyer 30 Jan 2014

Happy Birthday, Laura...Hope you have a wonderful day...what a nice surprise to see Dennis has come back just in time for your birthday!!

dailylaundry by dailylaundry 30 Jan 2014

Sweet message, Kim!! It has been a wonderful day and seeing Dennis back on Cute makes it even better!!!

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by jrob Moderator 30 Jan 2014

Well, look what the cat drug in! Happy to see you Sir, and glad that you felt well enough to check in here. It takes vast amounts of courage for a gentleman to insert himself here amongst the masses of females.
I'm glad you are feeling better and hope that you will continue to grow stronger. We have left you on the prayer list for quite a while now and hope that you will soon say, "All's well".
Thanks for checking in.

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by dander163 30 Jan 2014

Great hearing from you

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by crafter2243 Moderator 30 Jan 2014

Thanks Dennis. You made my day. I was so happy to see your post. I have often wondered how you are doing and I am glad to see you are feeling well enough to write a few lines. My hope and prayer is that you stay well.
Hugs Angie

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by basketkase 30 Jan 2014

Woo Hoo...........our Dennis is back........Dennis, you have had so many positive thoughts and prayers come your way that we knew you would get better.........my wish for you is to have an uneventful (health wise) 2014 and for many years after that!!! So good to see you, Dennis.....

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by jerrib 30 Jan 2014

O' Dennis, you have made my day...it is soooooo good to hear from you.
As mentioned Sue, Carolyn and Chris, have kept us informed when they have heard from you.
I am wishing that you have the best that 2014 has to offer.
Hugs from Canada
Jerr

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by anangel 30 Jan 2014

So good to get on the Cute site this morning and see a post from YOU, Dennis!! Glad you are better, and praying for far more good days for you to make any bad ones seem trivial!!
Hugs to you!
Angel

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by gramsbear 30 Jan 2014

Hey Dennis, great to see you back on, I hope you are able to check us out occasionally ( meaning Often) and keep us in line again! Hahaha! I am sure I am not the only one who has missed you telling us how the cow ate the cabbage! hahaha! Good to see ya back, & hope to see ya often in the future! Hugs, Judy

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by highlandermom 30 Jan 2014

Welcome Back!

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by dragonflyer 30 Jan 2014

Hi there Dennis...My day is now complete. I shall spend the rest of the day with a big smile on my face thanks to you! Hugs and Smiles across the Miles...Kim

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by meganne 30 Jan 2014

Dennis it is so lovely to see you return to your "other" family.
You have been sorely missed and probably would have had burning ears on many occasions over the last few months, especially as Chris and I often discussed your disappearance and said quite a few prayers for your well being. She will be so pleased when she sees this post, as was I.

As for the dining table, 1,000 Aussie dollars is only worth 532 British Pounds, hardly worth having really. :-0
BTW it did originally come from Old Blighty, albeit 100 years ago, so is that more acceptable? It was to me. hehehee!

Anyway, it is great to see you back. Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by joansatx 30 Jan 2014

So glad to read your message and see you here!

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by cherylgauteng 30 Jan 2014

Very good to see that you are back, so glad !

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by rescuer Moderator 30 Jan 2014

So nice to hear from you Dennis. Many Cuties have worried and prayed for you. We have missed your humour! It is good to have you back with us. Please pop in when you can. Take good care of yourself! Hugs!

P.S. The word is not congratulations -- it is condolences. They mean entirely different things. ;)

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jrob by jrob 30 Jan 2014

LOL.....

crafter2243 by crafter2243 30 Jan 2014

Made me smile too.

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by graceandham 30 Jan 2014

Great to see you up and about. We missed your charisma.

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by yvonnevanwerkhoven 30 Jan 2014

Nice to hear from you...keep safe

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by gerryvb 30 Jan 2014

so good to see your post again!
we all missed you and and your special input here.
When you can: pop in, we will be waiting here for you.
Say hello to Anne and the dogs, and please
take care and try to behave :)

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by bevinoz 30 Jan 2014

Welcome back Dennis, great to hear from you again. Stay well, cheers, Bev.

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by sadp 30 Jan 2014

Welcome home, Dennis, hugs S*

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by cfidl 30 Jan 2014

It Is good to see you Dennis, You have not been replaced... yet. We are recruiting for a "gentleman with the following attributes: Applicant must has a global sense of humor, Applicant must be able to deal with multiple conversations and keep track of who, where, what, and how and return that information at opportune moments which results with the group conversing all together. Other qualities of the Applicant should include wit, commonsense, and the ability to calm the masses. We ask that this person stick around for a long time, we come to rely on your input, and your concern, and your presence, we are a creative dynamic bunch and we have enjoyed this before and we want it back - everyday! Hugs to you and the Mrs.

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cfidl by cfidl 30 Jan 2014

BTW = How did you find us? I wonder if it was the same as for myself.

cfidl by cfidl 30 Jan 2014

PS I did consider posting on craigslist for an American version of you, and realized you are irreplaceable.

crafter2243 by crafter2243 30 Jan 2014

Love this

debswebster by debswebster 30 Jan 2014

Excellent cfidl, you have summed up the characteristics of the replacement applicant so well. He surely has BIG shoes to fill.

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by awesome1 30 Jan 2014

We've missed you very much. Come see us whenever you can.

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by airyfairy 30 Jan 2014

Seeing you back has cheered me up so very much. Thank you Dennis for being back amongst us. I know how much the Cuties have missed you and your sparkling wit. Thank you Anne for sharing Dennis with us again. Hugs to you both Sarah.

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by nonna57 30 Jan 2014

DENNIS Welcome back. So glad to see your cheery note. You have been missed greatly. Take care and look forward to seeing you hear as often as you can. And Yay for us Aussies !!!!!!!!! Pauline Australia :)

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by michemb 30 Jan 2014

So nice to see you back, continue to share with us the good and bad, cuties have a way of helping just by caring and listening and there is no greater gift than cutie's prayers.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 30 Jan 2014

So very true

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by lyns 30 Jan 2014

Lovely to hear from you. Wishing you all the best. xx

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by spendlove Moderator 30 Jan 2014

Welcome back!

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by asterixsew Moderator 30 Jan 2014

Hi and welcome back Dennis

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by marron1 30 Jan 2014

nice to see you back ...linda

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