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Monstro
08 Aug 2011, 09:30
SUPPORT THE PAINTED TURTLE at Loafdom for the Turtle
Loafdom for the Turtle in affiliation with, and the full endorsement of The Painted Turtle, has launched a fund-raising website to support this innovative year-round camp that provides children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses a chance to have a life-changing experience. Meat has taken this charity to his heart. We know many of you here have, and we hope his legions of fans around the world will want to do the same.
On our website you can purchase the first in a collection of wristbands, and browse our CafePress store for a range of customised items from Tshirts to teddy bears, and accessories, mugs and clocks. Some featuring the Turtle, and some designs we hope will appeal to Meat Loaf fans. At least $3 from every band sold will go to The Painted Turtle, and 100% of commissions from CafePress items will go to them directly.
The wristbands will be posted by one of our distributors in Australia, UK, or USA; CafePress ship worldwide to you direct.
Full information is available on www.loafdomturtle.net (http://www.loafdomturtle.net/) together with a forum where you can suggest ideas to support and grow this venture, or ask any questions you have. It has excited The Painted Turtle, who couldn't be more proud to be associated with Meat, who has done and continues to do so much for them, and his wonderful fan base which they say have been nothing but magnificent!
Please visit our website and help support this remarkable and inspiring organisation provide the gift of a lifetime to many children; laughter, fun, and life-changing personal growth. Their lives will always be full of challenge, but everything they gain at The Painted Turtle will help them face and meet those challenges throughout their lives with new confidence.
M.Snider, BS/BA
Loafdom for the Turtle Fund & Purchasing Manager
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Monstro
09 Aug 2011, 14:19
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My thanks as well on behalf of The Painted Turtle.:-)
I have just purchased 4 wristbands, and 2 dog bowls. The dog bowls are mint, one has on it Pup with a Bat attitude, and the other Like a Pup outta Hell ! Very cool ! Great original items, with money going to a very worthy charity. Loads of fab items ! Go over there and do something great for charity and get some awesome stuff !
It's great what you are all doing for this very worth cause.
Carole
My wristbands arrived, they are cool, and boy do they light up in the dark, my neices love them and i rather like mine ! LOL..
Smithie
17 Aug 2011, 19:54
Thanks for posting the link. This is a great cause I'll gladly support.
Thank you Michelle, Carole and Smithie :-) Hopefully there'll be a forest of glowing bands at Meat concerts soon ;)
Caryl
Thank you for posting this link. I just ordered, wristband, clock, hoodie and hat. Will be going back for more. Wonderful idea. Thank you.
Thanks to everyone for your support. As U.S. Distributor, I look forward to your order, Smithie, and yours, clpmss, went out yesterday. :D
Let's spread the word!!
TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 2 WEEKS
It costs so much to provide the unique experience of The Painted Turtle camp to children with such special needs and challenges .. $1500 for a full week for one camper. A huge thank you to those who have supported us so far through buying wristbands and items from our shop ..
To date you have helped us raise the money to sponsor a child for a full day at camp, to supply face paints for 2 Carnival nights, and provide bait for "Kiss and release" fishing .. and isn't that last a wonderful way to describe it? :lol:
Thank you so very, very much. You have directly helped to give fun, laughter and most of all, the gift of a full day at this magical camp to a child and will help them change their lives. You should be proud. :D
YOU ROCK!!!
Please keep helping us :) We'll be adding a new design to our wristband collection next month, we have so much on offer in our CafePress store, and you can help us spread the word, and recruit friends and colleagues to support us by buying bands or items from our store.
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ShelbyLee
19 Aug 2011, 17:00
What a great idea! Now I know what to get my friends for Christmas.
Smithie
19 Aug 2011, 18:58
Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.
snider22
19 Aug 2011, 19:01
Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.
Our second color (a two color swirl) will be available sometime in the first half of next month, a specific date hasn't been set yet though.
A third color coming in a couple of months.
Yes, we want to introduce a new one to the collection each month :) .. different effects, colours and inscriptions. But like Meat, we're keeping the details of what's coming next under wraps .. he's not the only one who can tease :lol:
But September will see, as Mark says, a two colour swirl .. what colours? You'll have to wait and see ;)
Caryl
Smithie
19 Aug 2011, 19:24
Cool, thanks Caryl and Mark.
Look forward to seeing them ! Can't wait to see the dog bowls, TJ and Sookie are Meat fans too, they love it when i have him playing. Dogs with taste ! LOL..Thanks to all involved :))
In response to requests we now have a range of simple pendants in the Loafdomturtle store, Accessories Section :)
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And coming up in November something REALLY special for those who want to treat themselves to a really beautiful piece of jewellery!!
Caryl
Cherry.Loaf
26 Aug 2011, 13:08
What a coincidence my birthdays in November :D
Tell the one who loves you to get saving!!! :D
But it's special! :cool:
Caryl
MONTH END REPORT: AUGUST 2011
In the 3 weeks we have been up and running we've raised $388.50 from sales to be sent to The Painted Turtle from sales of wristbands, and when the CafePress commissions clear we will have raised a total of over $500.
A HUGE thank you to all the Meat fans who supported us and showed they want to help The Painted Turtle; together we have funded a full day at camp for a chronically ill child whose life will be immeasurably enriched as a result.
To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."
Please help us to reach out to ALL Meat's fans around the world, to your friends and your colleagues who simply care about children; pass this on and continue to support us so that we can help The Painted Turtle more. In three weeks together we've funded a full day at camp .. let's work towards making that a full week a month, so Meat's fans can say they send 12 children to The Painted Turtle camp every year, and help change 12 deserving and courageous children's lives. Meat has changed so many of our lives. We can surely do this for the charity he holds so close, and make him proud.
From our hearts to yours THANK YOU .. and NEVER, EVER STOP ROCKING!!!
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Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.
Smithie,
My deepest apologies for not having responded to your post. I see though that my more efficient team-mates have answered your question.:D
You will be IMPRESSED. :cool:
MONTH END REPORT: AUGUST 2011
In the 3 weeks we have been up and running we've raised $388.50 from sales to be sent to The Painted Turtle from sales of wristbands, and when the CafePress commissions clear we will have raised a total of over $500.
A HUGE thank you to all the Meat fans who supported us and showed they want to help The Painted Turtle; together we have funded a full day at camp for a chronically ill child whose life will be immeasurably enriched as a result.
To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."
Please help us to reach out to ALL Meat's fans around the world, to your friends and your colleagues who simply care about children; pass this on and continue to support us so that we can help The Painted Turtle more. In three weeks together we've funded a full day at camp .. let's work towards making that a full week a month, so Meat's fans can say they send 12 children to The Painted Turtle camp every year, and help change 12 deserving and courageous children's lives. Meat has changed so many of our lives. We can surely do this for the charity he holds so close, and make him proud.
From our hearts to yours THANK YOU .. and NEVER, EVER STOP ROCKING!!!
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I can't possibly add anything more to what Caryl has reported, but do want to highlight this point:
To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."
I can tell you that being part of the Loafdom for the Turtle team is one of the most soul-enriching endeavors I've ever been involved in, and as someone who lived the explosion of BOOH onto the scene in 1977, I've been around for quite some time!:lol:
The quote from the camper says it all, and simply buying a wristband and/or one of the treats from our store, and passing the word about this cause will instill a warm and cozy feeling in your heart as well.;)
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Dog bowls, which i think are fab !
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Sookie wanting more ! LOL...
Gonna try and get some more pics with TJ my JRT in as well, last pic wasn't as good cos he was eating like a Bat Outta Hell !
Well done all involved with the charity.
I am awaiting the necklace as well, sounds like it might be something special !
Deena J
02 Sep 2011, 02:00
I bought a pendant necklace yesterday. Can't wait to get it!!!!! :-D
Thnaks for the photos Michelle :-) I think they do your great pups' justice ;) The pendant we'll be offering in Oct/Nov WILL be pretty special .. sterling silver or gold :)
Sheena, hope you like your CafePress pendant, and would love to see a photo when you get it :-)
Meanwhile our new design of band will be coming as Meat starts to rock Australia!!
Caryl
Thanks Caryl, i am still trying on getting a better pic of them both eating their dinner !
Have just bought some beautiful heart shape earrings with bats on and a blue moon background. Looking forward to seeing the postman again ! LOL...
http://www.cafepress.com/loafdomturtle/7873630 Great stuff !
Necklace sounds like something special Caryl:D
Monstro
09 Sep 2011, 00:06
Whilst up norf look what I found on someone's wrist!!!!
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That wrist looks really familiar, Monstro. :))
J. xo
Monstro
09 Sep 2011, 09:01
It's the freckles isn't it lol :D
Whilst up norf look what I found on someone's wrist!!!!
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That wrist looks really familiar, Monstro. :))
J. xo
It's the freckles isn't it lol :D
F***WHIT lol
It's the freckles isn't it lol :D
What freckles..I don't see no freakin' freckles?? LOL ;)
J. xo
LMAO ! At all of your responses ;) Freckles are a big giveaway, thanks for posting the pic M. X
I think it is a great way to show support for a charity close to Meats heart, as well as the money from the wristband going to said charity. Buy a wristband, they are pretty cool, glow in the dark, my neices loved theirs !
Talking of that,
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/loafdomturtle/7882447
check out the cool new t-shirts and pjs ! I have just ordered 2 t-shirts and some pjs, awesome styles, money going to the Painted Turtle ! Christmas will be hear soon, buy one for a friend or for yourself for Christmas.
I love the skull designs and angel ones too, Rock Til You Drop !
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/loafdomturtle.573446681
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/loafdomturtle.574400433
Mens t-shirts rock as well, click on the link check them out guys :)) I bought one for hubby for Christmas :))
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/loafdomturtle.573473597
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/loafdomturtle.570793579
Thanks Michelle .. and thank you for all the ideas and enthusiasm .. it means so much :D We could do with more like you .. :lol:
The CafePress shirts etc aren't cheap, but they're really good quality, wash time after time really well, and are worth the money I think.
We're still a long way from achieving our target of meeting the cost of one week at camp for a child every month .. 12 young and special lives transformed at this amazing facility every year thanks to Meat's fans, but it's early days.
Hopefully Meat' s support of what we're doing by putting the link to our site on hs FB page immediately under the link to his official site, will help us reach out to a wider fanbase and also encourage those who haven't bought a $5 band yet to start collecting ;) We have a new band coming on line as soon as stocks arrive, which should be any day now.
We'll also be introducing a budget price range of silver jewellery soon, thanks to your ideas :-) Charms which can be worn on necklaces or pendants, earrings, and a special range of skull jewellery, which is spot on for Meat fans :lol:
And we've launched fridge magnets which can be purchased from our site from $4-4.50, post included, thanks to a suggestion by SuieQ.
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Caryl
Great that Meat has put a link on his page for Loafdom For The Turtle :)
The new silver jewellery looks cool and very affordable. Looking forward to the new wristband :)
The t-shirts may not be cheap, but they are unusual and great designs, can't wait for mine to arrive. No doubt i will be getting more !
Thanks Caryl, i am happy to support a worthy charity and put a little time into helping anyway i can. I hope more people will check out the site and see there are some great items for sale.
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ON SALE NOW! .. LOAFDOM TURTLE LIMITED EDITION JEWELLERY
Our full range will follow next month, but today our Limted Edition is on sale. These are a one-time offer, and when they're gone, they're gone. We don't know if we'll be able to get them back again, so don't delay. And rmember, we're offering a fixed shipping price on our jewellery orders; $1.10 in the UK and just $3 Overseas, and that's for your order, not each item ..
http://www.loafdomturtle.net
Thank you. All 3 just ordered.
Thanks Chris :-) They'll be on their way in tomorrow's post!
Caryl
That's find Caryl. I really love the jewerly. The necklaces and matching bracelets are wonderful.
Thank you all who are involved with this. It's fantastic.
http://loafdomturtle.net/wristbandstore/
Bought the skull earrings, real silver, very cool and very affordable ! Thanks to all involved :)
I also have bought a skull bracelet, which is awesome, great quality !
http://loafdomturtle.net/wristbandstore/
Bought the skull earrings, real silver, very cool and very affordable ! Thanks to all involved :)
I also have bought a skull bracelet, which is awesome, great quality !
Thanks .. I think they're pretty special. SO Meat ;) .. and really impressive quality; they weigh 40g, and the detail is fantastic.
Caryl
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madagascar
29 Sep 2011, 03:34
Caryl can you bring me two of these on the next uk tour, please? ;-)
Caryl can you bring me two of these on the next uk tour, please? ;-)
I'd be delighted .. but hope we'll have sold out long before then ;) We have limited numbers. But I'd be very happy to pop two in the post to you :-)
http://loafdomturtle.net/wristbandstore/page3.html
Caryl
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I recently received this bracelet from the Loafdom for the Turtle (www.Loafdomturtle.net)
Now, how MEAT is this?? :) The quality of this bracelet is AMAZING!! Tibetan silver...weighing over an ounce....skulls that are huge -there is nothing not to love about this piece of jewelry! Why not visit the Loafdom, take a look for yourself and BUY one! You won't be sorry. :)
That's find Caryl. I really love the jewerly. The necklaces and matching bracelets are wonderful.
Thank you all who are involved with this. It's fantastic.
Chris,
I just posted the picture above of my skull bracelet. You are going to be so PLEASED!!
Thank you for your continuing support. Spreading the word wherever you can about what we're trying to accomplish on behalf of the kids served by The Painted Turtle will be invaluable. Again, thank YOU!
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Great t-shirt, fantastic quality, check it out !
Chris,
I just posted the picture above of my skull bracelet. You are going to be so PLEASED!!
Thank you for your continuing support. Spreading the word wherever you can about what we're trying to accomplish on behalf of the kids served by The Painted Turtle will be invaluable. Again, thank YOU!
WOW that looks great. Can't wait for mine. I also got the bracelets and matching necklaces. Making them into a picture. I'm gonna order the doggy t-shirts. My youngest is always cold.
WOW that looks great. Can't wait for mine. I also got the bracelets and matching necklaces. Making them into a picture. I'm gonna order the doggy t-shirts. My youngest is always cold.
Hi Chris,
Aren't the doggy tees cute? ;) We have cats, and they do get outside once in a while, but I don't think they'd ever tolerate a kitty tee. Cats have such odd personalities.:lol:
I've been wearing my oval bat pendant since I got it - the four bats against a bright cream colored moon and night sky. :D
Let us know when you get your skull bracelet, and what you think, won't you? I KNOW you're going to be over-the-moon!:D (No pun intended. ;))
Sue
Hey Sue,
I sure will let you know about the skulls. Can't wait for the t-shirts either. Hopefully they will fit Shilo. He's so tiny. My cats won't wear them either. Maybe I can get them on Sassy for picture. Will have to see what kind of mood they're in.
Just received skull bracelet with skull and bat earrings. The earrings are so tiny, they are so cute. The bracelet is great. Very easily adjustable. I had to take out 2 of the skulls, which are now on my HCT necklace. Whomever thought of this big congrats. Everything so far that I bought has been perfect.
Glad you're pleased with your purchases Chris .. and thanks for helping us help The Painted Turtle :) More silver jewellery coming soon!!
And just to remind people what we're talking about ;) Because these really are great ...
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And this is just one of the items coming soon:
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Caryl
And they're here .... They're glow-in-the=dark, a two-colour swirl, and celebrate the new album! . Help TPT, support Meat and advertise the new album!!
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If you want to buy bands of both types, just order new ones and make a note on your Paypal form what numbers you want of each ..
eg If you wanted one of each, buy 2 new ones but tell us you want one new band and one original. We don't want to charge you 2 lots of postage, so if you do this until we've figured out how to change the system we can manage to accommodate mixed orders.
Caryl
Shilo my little rocker. Perfect fit for him.
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I'm really gad you liked them .. and that he was prepared to model them too :lol: Thanks for posting the photos!
Caryl
juniper
08 Oct 2011, 06:55
Just ordered the skull bracelot, looks great! Never too early to shop for Christmas!
Shilo my little rocker. Perfect fit for him.
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Oh my goodness!! How cute, Chris!! :lol: They are a perfect fit, and Shilo seems quite happy with them. He is adorable.
And, I'm thrilled that you're happy with your jewelry. I didn't order earrings, but I so love my bracelet. I did take out one skull, but never thought about using it the way you used your extras - good going!
If you can catch Sassy in a good mood, I'll take great pleasure in a photo. But, we do know how our cats are, don't we?;)
Thank you again for your wonderful support of the kids served by The Painted Turtle. We at the Loafdom for the Turtle appreciate it so very much.
Sue
Just ordered the skull bracelot, looks great! Never too early to shop for Christmas!
Thank you, Juniper.:-) I have the skull bracelet myself, and I think you're going to LOVE it! The sheer weight and quality of it is going to have you saying, "wow!" - believe me.
And, we have skull rings coming out very soon.:D Check the site frequently if you're interested, because quantities are limited, as they are with the bracelets.
Again, thank you! If you get a chance, post and let me know what you think about the bracelet, ok? And, on behalf of The Painted Turtle, will you help pass the word about the Loafdom for the Turtle by posting our link wherever you can? www.Loafdomturtle.net. We need to get the word out, far and wide.
Sue
Deena J
14 Oct 2011, 00:35
Just bought 2 of the wristbands. :-D
Just bought 2 of the wristbands. :-D
Thanks, Deena! You're going to love the bands. :D
A GENERAL NOTE: Keep in mind that if you do not have a PayPal account, you can send a money order. Just check our site - the address is below. :-)
Thanks everyone! Keep rockin'!
Wow, Meat posted the Loafdom for the Turtle link on Facebook!!!!
"I really, truly have the best fans in the world! Thank you to everyone who helps to support my favorite charity The Painted Turtle. If you’d like to donate, please visit this web site. www.loafdomturtle.net"
juniper
17 Oct 2011, 08:37
Wow, Meat posted the Loafdom for the Turtle link on Facebook!!!!
Congrats on running a great program. I'm checking my box everyday for the bracelet. I'm in California, are they shipped from Australia? Anywho, I'm excited.
I'll wear my skulls with pride!
Congrats on running a great program. I'm checking my box everyday for the bracelet. I'm in California, are they shipped from Australia? Anywho, I'm excited.
I'll wear my skulls with pride!
The wristbands are shipped by one of our three distributors. Yours will be sent out from Sue in the USA and I'm sure will be with you very soon. :D
The wristbands are shipped by one of our three distributors. Yours will be sent out from Sue in the USA and I'm sure will be with you very soon. :D
I can't edit my post anymore but I now realise you are talking about the skull bracelets rather than the wristbands. The skull bracelets are sent from Caryl in the UK.
I can't edit my post anymore but I now realise you are talking about the skull bracelets rather than the wristbands. The skull bracelets are sent from Caryl in the UK.
Hi Juniper,
Just to let you know, jewelry comes from the UK, and with international orders, we have to allow for a bit more than our quoted 10 day window for deliveries. I'm certain you'll receive your bracelet soon, if you haven't already, and you're going to love it. Mine has quickly become one of my favorite possessions. :D
We have a skull necklace coming out very soon - it may be available for sale today, I haven't checked yet - and I'm going to be one of the first in line to order. ;)
Just in case you're interested in buying a wristband or two, they'd be sent by me, and I live in Pennsylvania.
Just in case you're interested in buying a wristband or two, they'd be sent by me, and I live in Pennsylvania.
Unless anyone in Australia or NZ are buying, then the wristbands come from me in Perth, Australia!
juniper
18 Oct 2011, 19:57
Hi Juniper,
Just to let you know, jewelry comes from the UK, and with international orders, we have to allow for a bit more than our quoted 10 day window for deliveries. I'm certain you'll receive your bracelet soon, if you haven't already, and you're going to love it. Mine has quickly become one of my favorite possessions. :D
We have a skull necklace coming out very soon - it may be available for sale today, I haven't checked yet - and I'm going to be one of the first in line to order. ;)
Just in case you're interested in buying a wristband or two, they'd be sent by me, and I live in Pennsylvania. absolutely no worries!
Deena J
18 Oct 2011, 21:19
We have a skull necklace coming out very soon - it may be available for sale today, I haven't checked yet - and I'm going to be one of the first in line to order. ;)
Just in case you're interested in buying a wristband or two, they'd be sent by me, and I live in Pennsylvania.
I sooo want to see the skull necklace; I just might be adding to my Loafdom necklace collection... So far I have pendants showcasing bats w flames, red scarf, blue moon, pink/purple moon and grayish moon. :-D
And Sue, my wristbands came in today. They look great!!!! Thank you!!!
I sooo want to see the skull necklace; I just might be adding to my Loafdom necklace collection... So far I have pendants showcasing bats w flames, red scarf, blue moon, pink/purple moon and grayish moon. :-D
And Sue, my wristbands came in today. They look great!!!! Thank you!!!
Ah, glad you like the bands, Deena. :D Thank YOU! You're a great friend of the Turtle. ;) Keep in mind that you need to put them under a light bulb for maybe an hour to "charge" their glow feature, and they'll then be good-to-go. They keep their charge forever. I wear my two all the time, and never re-charge them. They just keep glowing from the light they pick up during the day, I guess.
That's so cool you have all those pendants!! I have the oval bat pendant - five bats against a bright cream moon against a night sky. Hmm.....the Red Scarf tee, the Bat Attitude black tee and the Just Loafing tee. And my favorite, the skull bracelet. :D
And, plans for lots more skull tees as gifts for Christmas (for my son and myself - :lol:) and definitely the new skull necklace for myself.
I'm sorry there's not a picture available yet. If you can picture a longish, thinish, snake chain, with three skulls free-hanging from it, you've got a mental picture. Our web-master is on vacation this week, but I'm thinking that she may post the picture which would make it available for sale if she finds a moment to do so. Otherwise, it will certainly be available next week. :-)
Just remember that the Limited Edition Jewelry, and the skull necklace falls under that category, will ship from the UK, and the delivery time will be a bit longer, but the wait will be well worth it.
Good chatting with you!! Keep rocking! :D And, if you would continue to pass the word about the mission of the Loafdom of the Turtle, it would be so appreciated. In Meat's own words, posted by himself to his own page, The Painted Turtle is his favorite charity, and he thanks all those who support it.
What better nudge to those who care about what is important to him is there than that?!! :D
Sue
absolutely no worries!
Thanks, Juniper. We're all at the mercy of the postal system, and I'm glad you're not upset. ;)
Sue
I got a lovely newsletter from The Painted Turtle today, there was a column dedicated to Meat! Here is what it says:
Meat Loaf
(He Would Do Anything For Love and The Painted Turtle)
Over the past six years, music legend Meat Loaf has become a hero in the eyes of The Painted Turtle as time and time again, and often singlehandedly, he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help support our organization.
Through his ongoing participation in Don't Forget The Lyrics, Celebrity Blackjack, NBA Celebrity Fantasy League, Celebrity Charades, and most recently and publicly on The Celebrity Apprentice, Meat Loaf has raised enough money to send over 500 children to our summer sessions - more than half of the number of children we serve each summer!
Meat Loaf's generosity goes far beyond simply writing a cheque. An asthma sufferer, Meat Loaf has visited The Painted Turtle to meet and talk with campers and their families, offering wordsof encouragement and understanding, and even laughing uproariously when a young camper (not old enoughto be a fan) called him "Meat Ball."
His tireless and impassioned advocacy for The Painted Turtle, which he expresses through a host of charity events, on stage, in front of the camera, online, and through many other forums, has had a tremendous impact on the awareness of people nationally and internationally about The Painted Turtle.
This was most noticable when, after his first win on The Celebrity Apprentice and his expressing such emotion far and devotion to camp, our Facebook fan base increased by over 1,000 people. Shortly after, contributions began coming to us from fans worldwide, all of whom cited Meat Loaf as the catalyst for their donations.
Meat Loaf is a man who has used celebrity as a platform for good and positive change, for the opportunity to make a difference.
With hard work, emotion, determination, and exuberance Meat Loaf has lifted The Painted Turtle into his own personal spotlight in order to make a difference in the lives of children who are searching for a brighter day.
~ Acting Executive Director Blake Maher
Just quietly..... my Grandma called Meat "Meat Ball" once, she still says it by accident sometimes too. Lol
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd28/melon016/Meat%20Loaf%20Pics/Meatpaintedturtlenewsletter.jpg
Unless anyone in Australia or NZ are buying, then the wristbands come from me in Perth, Australia!
Sorry Mel! ;)
And, just for the record, bands going anywhere other than the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand are shipped from the United Kingdom by Caryl.
She's got the biggest zone - England and the Rest of the World - wherever that may be! :D
Sue
I really like the bracelets and necklesses. I bought a key chain so might just buy something else. Great Cause. Thanks for all invloved! :)
What a great newsletter (that I didn't reproduce here)!, and what a FANTASTIC photo!
It's so true that one photo can speak a thousand words!!! :D
GO MEAT!!!!!!! We are so proud of you!
And, as the Loafdom for the Turtle, we are so honored to be doing our small part for the children of The Painted Turtle.
Come on guys!! Help us help them!! :D
Sue
Just quietly..... my Grandma called Meat "Meat Ball" once, she still says it by accident sometimes too. Lol
So cute, Mel! We know Meat forgives Grandma her slip-up in a heartbeat. :-)
Sue
I forgot to tell him I was skipping her birthday to see him lol
The newsletter put a big smile on my face when I got home tonight :D
juniper
20 Oct 2011, 02:07
:cool: I received my skull bracelet today. Totally cool! I put it on immediately. :cool: Thank you soooo much!!
:cool: I received my skull bracelet today. Totally cool! I put it on immediately. :cool: Thank you soooo much!!
Excellent! Hope you enjoy it!
I forgot to tell him I was skipping her birthday to see him lol
The newsletter put a big smile on my face when I got home tonight :D
LOL! I'm sure Grandma understood. ;)
And, yeah, I can understand about the newsletter. That picture of Meat with the kids is too cool!! :cool: And the write-up about Meat...what more can anyone say? :D
LOL! I'm sure Grandma understood. ;)
And, yeah, I can understand about the newsletter. That picture of Meat with the kids is too cool!! :cool: And the write-up about Meat...what more can anyone say? :D
I think she was just happy I enjoyed myself so much!
:cool: I received my skull bracelet today. Totally cool! I put it on immediately. :cool: Thank you soooo much!!
Thank you, Juniper Cat!
If you'd be good enough, will you spread the word about the Loafdom for the Turtle as far and wide as you can? The more people we can reach, the more children of The Painted Turtle we can help. :D Our address is below.
Thanks again. :-)
Sue
I hope I get my skull bracelet and skull earrings soon. Ordered another set for my friends daughters who loved mine. Will be ordering 2 of every skull ring too I think. If they see them. LOL
I hope I get my skull bracelet and skull earrings soon. Ordered another set for my friends daughters who loved mine. Will be ordering 2 of every skull ring too I think. If they see them. LOL
They went out a couple of days after Juniper's Chris, so I'd hope you'd get them any day now :)
Caryl
And now I finally have internet service again from my soon to be ex ISP BT Broadband .. I just want to say how thrilled I was that Meat posted his thanks on his FB page to all those who support TPT and asked his fans to visit our site :) Thank YOU Meat for endorsing and backing what we're doing :)
And here's a preview of the skull necklace coming soon :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Skullsnecklace.png
Caryl
Deena J
22 Oct 2011, 03:01
And now I finally have internet service again from my soon to be ex ISP BT Broadband .. I just want to say how thrilled I was that Meat posted his thanks on his FB page to all those who support TPT and asked his fans to visit our site :) Thank YOU Meat for endorsing and backing what we're doing :)
And here's a preview of the skull necklace coming soon :)
Caryl
Very kewl pic!!!! :D Can't wait....
juniper
22 Oct 2011, 12:34
And now I finally have internet service again from my soon to be ex ISP BT Broadband .. I just want to say how thrilled I was that Meat posted his thanks on his FB page to all those who support TPT and asked his fans to visit our site :) Thank YOU Meat for endorsing and backing what we're doing :)
And here's a preview of the skull necklace coming soon :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Skullsnecklace.png
Caryl
Very nice.
Let me know when available to order! :cheer::cheer:
Deena and Juniper:
Isn't it great! :D It should be available this week, and I will be among the first customers. ;)
I have made a note to post here when the skull necklace, and some other really rocking stuff, is available to purchase.
In the meantime, you can check the Loafdom for the Turtle website - look for "OTHER ITEMS" in the right-hand corner of the screen - hover over and click "Limited Editions". That's where you will find the skull necklace, etc. The Loafdom for the Turtle address is below my signature.
Thank you for being such great friends of the Turtle! :D Your purchases serve to help put smiles on the faces of chronically ill children, and that is a very good thing, indeed!
Sue
I hope I get my skull bracelet and skull earrings soon. Ordered another set for my friends daughters who loved mine. Will be ordering 2 of every skull ring too I think. If they see them. LOL
Fingers are crossed, Chris, that our wonderful Postal Service gets them to your door very soon.
And, two of every skull ring is music to our ears! :D
Sue
Great News!:cheer:
The skull necklace, and some other superb pieces will definitely be available for sale this coming week, perhaps on Monday, October 31st. Halloween. How appropriate! :weee:
Keep in mind to check the Loafdom for the Turtle site - Limited Editions, in the right upper corner. www.Loafdomturtle.net.
One of us on the Loafdom team will also pop by to confirm that we are GOOD TO GO! :D
Keep rockin'! and have a great weekend.
Sue
I hope I get my skull bracelet and skull earrings soon. Ordered another set for my friends daughters who loved mine. Will be ordering 2 of every skull ring too I think. If they see them. LOL
Chris,
Here's hoping that you've received your skull bracelet and skull earrings and are enjoying them! :D
I don't have the earrings but I do have the bracelet and I positively LOVE it, and hope you do too as well.
Sue
Ollie241189
30 Oct 2011, 02:18
Well its payday on the 31st (halloween) so i shall be buying for painted turtle monday night
Great :) Thanks Ollie
Caryl
:cheer::cheer::cheer:
The skull necklace is available for purchase! YES!!! And, some other Limited Edition silver jewelry that you're simply not going to believe including PANDORA bracelets, and so much more. :weee::weee::weee:
You'll find it all at www.Loafdomturtle.net. Click on "LOAFDOM DIRECT" and you're IN!
HAVE FUN, and THANK YOU!
Sue
Deena J
30 Oct 2011, 23:26
:cheer::cheer::cheer:
The skull necklace is available for purchase! YES!!! And, some other Limited Edition silver jewelry that you're simply not going to believe including PANDORA bracelets, and so much more. :weee::weee::weee:
You'll find it all at www.Loafdomturtle.net. Click on "LOAFDOM DIRECT" and you're IN!
HAVE FUN, and THANK YOU!
Sue
Awesome selection!!!! I just bought 3 skulls chain, bat #1 charm, silver flying bat charm, skull #1 & #2 charm, and the wolf charm. Am I a supporter or what? :D I love 'em!!!!
Awesome selection!!!! I just bought 3 skulls chain, bat #1 charm, silver flying bat charm, skull #1 & #2 charm, and the wolf charm. Am I a supporter or what? :D I love 'em!!!!
:lol: Oh yeah!!! Supporter with a capital "S"!! :yay:
I so happy you're so happy. :D
Just keep in mind that the jewelry comes from the U.K., so you need to give it a good 10 days. Sometimes less.
Thanks again, Deena! It would be much appreciated if you would pass the word on your own home page, if you haven't already done so. :-)
Sue
Deena J
31 Oct 2011, 01:15
Thanks again, Deena! It would be much appreciated if you would pass the word on your own home page, if you haven't already done so. :-)
Sue
I reposted one of ya'lls comments on FB less than an hour ago. ;)
Thanks!
And your order will be on its way tomorrow :) Thanks so much
Caryl
Deena J
31 Oct 2011, 02:36
And your order will be on its way tomorrow :) Thanks so much
Caryl
Yay! Thank YOU! :D
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS??
For those who enjoy Christmas Crackers as an essential part of the Christmas celebrations Loafdom Direct can offer easy assembly cracker kits with great gifts included. They are packed flat, include the snap, and all you need to do is roll them up, and pop in the supplied hat, joke, and gift.
We can offer a pack of 4, including these gifts:
One key-chain
One bookmark
One silver plated necklace with large butterfly or skull pendant (your choice)
One silver plated bracelet with 3 turtle charms
They will sell for $14 plus postage rate as our jewellery collection (representing well over $20 value). As we have to buy in the cracker kits we will need firm promised orders, and need to know by the end of this week in order to get them out to you in good time for Christmas. Please post here or PM me if you would like to order.
Caryl
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Cracker.jpg
And I have managed to find a better source for the crackers themselves so we can offer a kit that makes 8 for $20 |(just double up the items above) Makes them great value!!
Caryl
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS??
If Christmas Crackers are news to you, we share something because until Caryl mentioned them to me, this American had never heard of them. And, even then, I thought they were something one ate! :lol:
Caryl's Loafdom for the Turtle duties keep her far busier than do mine as a rule, so I'm going to give a capsulized version of Caryl's explanation to me of the Christmas Cracker.
Okay, I thought I was until I tried to remember everything Caryl told me! :shock: What follows was taken from an ad on the internet I found for Party Crackers:
"Crackers" are decorative party favors widely used in Great Britain to celebrate a variety of special occasions and festive events. They consist of a beautifully wrapped and decorated cardboard cylinder containing a paper crown (tissue party hat), a motto (British joke or riddle), a snap (popping device), and a small gift or novelty item.
At dinners and parties, crackers are used to decorate individual place settings and are usually opened prior to serving the meal or refreshments. The pulling of crackers and donning of the party hats creates a relaxed, festive atmosphere certain to get any party function off the ground. Crackers provide a colorful and exciting start to any celebration, and also present each guest with a gift by which to remember the days events.
At Christmas, crackers make great tree ornaments, stocking stuffers, and welcoming gifts for visiting friends and relatives."
I'm thrilled at the idea of introducing my family to the traditions of another country, and as Caryl has noted, the gifts to be included with our Christmas Cracker four (4) pack:
One key-chain
One bookmark
One silver plated necklace with large butterfly or skull pendant (your choice)
One silver plated bracelet with 3 turtle charms
are hardly shabby little tokens!!
If interested, please take special note of Caryl's message concerning time constraints, etc., and the need to either post here or PM her if interested.
Thank-you on behalf of all of us at the Loafdom for the Turtle. :D
Sue
Deena J
01 Nov 2011, 21:41
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS??
If Christmas Crackers are news to you, we share something because until Caryl mentioned them to me, this American had never heard of them. And, even then, I thought they were something one ate! :lol:
Sue
This Arkansas girl thought the same thing!!!! LOL. That is a very kewl idea though. Wonder how my family would react to one, hmmmmm.....
Whenever I've spent Christmas in the US I've always taken crackers with me .. and my US guests have loved them :) I've used the kits for years now, putting small gifts in hem. This year I shall be putting Loafdom silver in them .. much nicer than the plastic compasses and play "rings" that tend to be the standard gifts in the ready made ones these days :)
They're dead easy to make up as all the work has been done, save rolling the into a tube, fitting the cardboard "lugs" into the slots, squeezing them where the cut out bits are to make the cinched in ends .. just pop the hats, jokes and gift in before you squeeze the second end. Takes less than a minute a cracker, and the snap is usually already stuck to the inside. Then on Christmas day you hold one end, the person next to you grasps the other ... you both pull.. and BANG!! .. and the cracker pulls apart and out pop the hat, joke and gift :)
We used to make them with crepe paper, loo roll tubes in the centre, and two tubes, one twice the length of the other, having to twist the paper and fasten it .. lol .. but this is much easier :)
Give them a try .. and you'll find they become a part of your Christmas :) And you can always substitute a small toy or model for one of the gifts in the kids' ones and keep the necklace for yourself .. lol
Caryl
This Arkansas girl thought the same thing!!!! LOL. That is a very kewl idea though. Wonder how my family would react to one, hmmmmm.....
LOL! I'm glad I wasn't the only daft American, Deena! I'm teasing about being "daft". We were simply "uniniated", but now we know. ;) The standard gifts Caryl mentions remind me of what we might find at the bottom of a box of Cracker Jacks!
Whenever I've spent Christmas in the US I've always taken crackers with me .. and my US guests have loved them :) I've used the kits for years now, putting small gifts in hem. This year I shall be putting Loafdom silver in them .. much nicer than the plastic compasses and play "rings" that tend to be the standard gifts in the ready made ones these days :)
They're dead easy to make up as all the work has been done, save rolling the into a tube, fitting the cardboard "lugs" into the slots, squeezing them where the cut out bits are to make the cinched in ends .. just pop the hats, jokes and gift in before you squeeze the second end. Takes less than a minute a cracker, and the snap is usually already stuck to the inside. Then on Christmas day you hold one end, the person next to you grasps the other ... you both pull.. and BANG!! .. and the cracker pulls apart and out pop the hat, joke and gift :)
We used to make them with crepe paper, loo roll tubes in the centre, and two tubes, one twice the length of the other, having to twist the paper and fasten it .. lol .. but this is much easier :)
That sounds like a bit of work! Well worth the tradition, I'd say. :-)
Give them a try .. and you'll find they become a part of your Christmas :) And you can always substitute a small toy or model for one of the gifts in the kids' ones and keep the necklace for yourself .. lol
That's definitely my plan, especially now that we can order the 8-pack. :D
Caryl
I don't know, Deena, but for me, things get old. Of course, that makes them "traditional", but I like to also try to keep things fresh and exciting, even if it's just changing the lights on the Christmas tree from one year to the next. And believe me, people notice, especially our little ones.
I am going to order the Crackers because of course the purchase will help the kids of The Painted Turtle, but I also think they sound like fun, and I think it's important for our kids (in my case, our grand-kids), to be aware that there are other ways of doing things - that what we do is not the be all and end all of things!
Something that's especially neat about this Christmas is that our 1 1/2 year old grandson, who is 1/4 British and who has lots of family in England, is spending this Christmas with his dad, our son, and this coincidentally will be our first year with the British tradition. :D
Thanks for sharing, Caryl!
Sue
Have ordered my crackers, at last a cracker that has a gift in i want ! LOL...Many thanks Caryl :)
http://media.mlxxfc.net/379529_2487629383798_1044581140_2864787_1343388300_n.jpg
Here is a pic of the very cool bracelet, with 3 charms on, an absolute bargain, and excellent quality ! You can also see the 2 charity wristbands, which i love ! Check out LFT !
http://media.mlxxfc.net/391103_2487640104066_1044581140_2864798_1158298276_n.jpg
A pic of the sterling silver necklace with wolf charm, fantastic quality, superb prices, check out LFT ! Get yourself a Christmas pressie, or treat someone you love !
Thanks Michelle :) So glad you like them. They do look good don't they? And how can you beat a hallmarked silver bracelet with a Pandora clasp for $10.50? That's about £6.50 ...
Caryl
So good that i have ordered one for my 16 year old God daughter for Christmas ! Thanks Caryl ! :)
My Pandora bracelet arrived yesterday and I really love it. Now I've just got to decide what charms I'm going to put on it. :D
Deena J
07 Nov 2011, 23:55
Awesome selection!!!! I just bought 3 skulls chain, bat #1 charm, silver flying bat charm, skull #1 & #2 charm, and the wolf charm. Am I a supporter or what? :D I love 'em!!!!
---squeal--- All my Loafdom goodies came in the mail today! They look fantastic!!!! Now I just have to decide which one to wear first/tomorrow! (o.O) LOL
So glad you really like them :) And not a bad delivery time really .. just about a week?
I'm waiting on some silver rose charms and pendants, and a slider wolf head charm .. put them together and ....
"Would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" ;):D
Caryl
Deena J
08 Nov 2011, 03:04
So glad you really like them :) And not a bad delivery time really .. just about a week?
I'm waiting on some silver rose charms and pendants, and a slider wolf head charm .. put them together and ....
"Would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" ;):D
Caryl
LOL Now that's a kewl idea! ;) As for mail delivery, I was shocked they arrived so soon! :D
Our Pandora sterling necklaces are now on line. Just $17, or a tad over a tenner in the UK. These are fabulous, hallmarked silver, and check Pandora out on the net; they retail for up to 8 times the price!! Sophisticated, all the rage, silky smooth, and in 3 different lengths. They make the perfect gift for you, a loved one, or anyone you want to give a great gift to at a very low price. You'd be hard pushed to find a silver plated one for this price :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Herenow.png
http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/
Caryl
Thanks for posting that Monstro:D
Our Pandora sterling necklaces are now on line. Just $17, or a tad over a tenner in the UK. These are fabulous, hallmarked silver, and check Pandora out on the net; they retail for up to 8 times the price!! Sophisticated, all the rage, silky smooth, and in 3 different lengths. They make the perfect gift for you, a loved one, or anyone you want to give a great gift to at a very low price. You'd be hard pushed to find a silver plated one for this price :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Herenow.png
http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/
Caryl
I don't know about anyone else, but Pandora is awsome:D I'll be able to buy some of links to put on my bracelet that I have already started at home:D
My Pandora bracelet arrived yesterday and I really love it. Now I've just got to decide what charms I'm going to put on it. :D
Picking the charms is the challenge:? They are all so nice:D;)
My Pandora bracelet arrived yesterday and I really love it. Now I've just got to decide what charms I'm going to put on it. :D
http://media.mlxxfc.net/391103_2487640104066_1044581140_2864798_1158298276_n.jpg
A pic of the sterling silver necklace with wolf charm, fantastic quality, superb prices, check out LFT ! Get yourself a Christmas pressie, or treat someone you love !
That looks really nice lol:)
http://media.mlxxfc.net/379529_2487629383798_1044581140_2864787_1343388300_n.jpg
Here is a pic of the very cool bracelet, with 3 charms on, an absolute bargain, and excellent quality ! You can also see the 2 charity wristbands, which i love ! Check out LFT !
They look awsome too:D I think I might get the guitar pendant, being a guitar player and all:D
http://media.mlxxfc.net/379529_2487629383798_1044581140_2864787_1343388300_n.jpg
Here is a pic of the very cool bracelet, with 3 charms on, an absolute bargain, and excellent quality ! You can also see the 2 charity wristbands, which i love ! Check out LFT !
LOL! I'm glad I wasn't the only daft American, Deena! I'm teasing about being "daft". We were simply "uniniated", but now we know. ;) The standard gifts Caryl mentions remind me of what we might find at the bottom of a box of Cracker Jacks!
I don't know, Deena, but for me, things get old. Of course, that makes them "traditional", but I like to also try to keep things fresh and exciting, even if it's just changing the lights on the Christmas tree from one year to the next. And believe me, people notice, especially our little ones.
I am going to order the Crackers because of course the purchase will help the kids of The Painted Turtle, but I also think they sound like fun, and I think it's important for our kids (in my case, our grand-kids), to be aware that there are other ways of doing things - that what we do is not the be all and end all of things!
Something that's especially neat about this Christmas is that our 1 1/2 year old grandson, who is 1/4 British and who has lots of family in England, is spending this Christmas with his dad, our son, and this coincidentally will be our first year with the British tradition. :D
Thanks for sharing, Caryl!
Sue
I've ordered the crackers too, as the money goes to a great cause, and in Australia, to buy crackers with that much great stuff, you'd pay an arm and a leg for lol:D
I've ordered the crackers too, as the money goes to a great cause, and in Australia, to buy crackers with that much great stuff, you'd pay an arm and a leg for lol:D
---squeal--- All my Loafdom goodies came in the mail today! They look fantastic!!!! Now I just have to decide which one to wear first/tomorrow! (o.O) LOL
He he he, that's the hardest part! The greatest part is when you get them and open up the parcel and you have such a surprise:D, then you have to pick the one you want to wear first which is very hard lol:?:-)
I got my magnets yesterday and they are simply awsome:D:D:D
He he he, that's the hardest part! The greatest part is when you get them and open up the parcel and you have such a surprise:D, then you have to pick the one you want to wear first which is very hard lol:?:-)
I got my magnets yesterday and they are simply awsome:D:D:D
Have ordered my crackers, at last a cracker that has a gift in i want ! LOL...Many thanks Caryl :)
Yeah, that was the main reason for ordering some too:D I love the gifts on the inside, and they aren't cheap and tacky like the ones you get these days:D I can't wait to get mine in the mail lol :D:);)
I just order 8 of the rings. They look so cool. My friends girls should really love them.
I just order 8 of the rings. They look so cool. My friends girls should really love them.
Got your order Chris, thanks :) And have emailed you because we had a price wrong on the site and your total comes to .. less! :) I'll get them in the post to you tomorrow, and hope you like them all :)
Caryl
Deena J
10 Nov 2011, 23:04
There are rings now? --face palm-- Can y'all put me on an automatic order and just send me monthly invoices? Because I seem to buy one of practically everything you list anyway... LOL ;) :D
I just order 8 of the rings. They look so cool. My friends girls should really love them.
That's super, Chris!! How easy was that? Eight gifts in one shot, and not one step into a crazy, packed shopping mall! :lol:
I hope the girls enjoy them!
Sue
There are rings now? --face palm-- Can y'all put me on an automatic order and just send me monthly invoices? Because I seem to buy one of practically everything you list anyway... LOL ;) :D
You're funny, Deena! :lol:
I've been doing Christmas shopping, but the problem is that everything I buy as a gift, I have to buy for myself too! :shock: Makes it a little hard on the budget, but I have to say that I just love everything we've got! :weee:
We do appreciate your support. :-D
Sue
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/NewInstore.png
The man says it all :) Five crystal charms on a chain necklace for under $8, or on a slender snake chain for $8.50; or a wolf with the red roses combo from $6.40 on a necklace. For the next 3 weeks we can post overseas in good time for Christmas, whether it's a budget priced great looking gift or a solid sterling Pandora bracelet or necklace for the amazing price of $10.50 or $17.00.
That's £6 (2 boxes of After Eights!) or a tenner if you're in the UK .. and you know a sterling bracelet will look better on the wrist than the After Eights will on the hips! .. lol
And postage is just $3 flat overseas, however much you buy, and in the UK just 68p .. less than the bus fare to the shops!
And we're not simply about jewellery .. we have keychains and bookmarks for just $4
Caryl
juniper
13 Nov 2011, 20:16
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/NewInstore.png
The man says it all :) Five crystal charms on a chain necklace for under $8, or on a slender snake chain for $8.50; or a wolf with the red roses combo from $6.40 on a necklace. For the next 3 weeks we can post overseas in good time for Christmas, whether it's a budget priced great looking gift or a solid sterling Pandora bracelet or necklace for the amazing price of $10.50 or $17.00.
That's £6 (2 boxes of After Eights!) or a tenner if you're in the UK .. and you know a sterling bracelet will look better on the wrist than the After Eights will on the hips! .. lol
And postage is just $3 flat overseas, however much you buy, and in the UK just 68p .. less than the bus fare to the shops!
And we're not simply about jewellery .. we have keychains and bookmarks for just $4
Caryl
These are really cool. I'll have to check 'em out!
Thanks!
We are talking real PANDORA sterling here. The real deal from a generous supplier who recognized our need for the best price possible as a charity organization.
As Caryl once described the necklaces, they are silky, sinuous and sexy. :heart:
I wasn't about to trust "Santa" to take the hint; I did my own Christmas shopping for myself. :weee:
Deena J
13 Nov 2011, 23:10
We are talking real PANDORA sterling here. The real deal from a generous supplier who recognized our need for the best price possible as a charity organization.
As Caryl once described the necklaces, they are silky, sinuous and sexy. :heart:
I wasn't about to trust "Santa" to take the hint; I did my own Christmas shopping for myself. :weee:
Good thing payday is this week. LOL :p
Cherry.Loaf
15 Nov 2011, 13:44
The jewellery I bought the other day was absolutely stunning! The bookmark was so dainty and beautiful and the earrings I bought are absolutely gorgeous! Are the rings silver too Caryl? If so I'll definitely buy some :D
I'm really pleased you like what you have so much Cherry :)
The rings are Tibetan silver .. ie an alloy containing silver but not solid sterling. We have some at $1.50-2.00 which were a donation, and are lightweight but still pretty .. and some for around $6 which are much heavier and more solid, and are still good value. Some of our necklaces and bracelets are silver plated, but we also have some hallmarked sterling ones which are solid silver and very reasonably priced, absolute bargains really :) We don't have the overheads that stores have, need to pay no wages ;), and simply add a little to the cost of each item for the charity on the basis we'd rather sell more for low margins than sell a few for larger ones :-) And that's working out :D
This is a new pendant in the range we will be getting on-line soon .. The Giving Tree :) And that will be available on either a silver plated or a sterling chain
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/GivingTree.jpg
Caryl
Deena J
16 Nov 2011, 03:50
I'm really pleased you like what you have so much Cherry :)
The rings are Tibetan silver .. ie an alloy containing silver but not solid sterling. We have some at $1.50-2.00 which were a donation, and are lightweight but still pretty .. and some for around $6 which are much heavier and more solid, and are still good value. Some of our necklaces and bracelets are silver plated, but we also have some hallmarked sterling ones which are solid silver and very reasonably priced, absolute bargains really :) We don't have the overheads that stores have, need to pay no wages ;), and simply add a little to the cost of each item for the charity on the basis we'd rather sell more for low margins than sell a few for larger ones :-) And that's working out :D
This is a new pendant in the range we will be getting on-line soon .. The Giving Tree :) And that will be available on either a silver plated or a sterling chain
Caryl
There I go again---ordering the dangle crystals, heart and rose charms this time... And now you show me something new coming up; that giving tree is adorable. I have GOT to stay away from y'all!!!! ;) LOL :D
There I go again---ordering the dangle crystals, heart and rose charms this time... And now you show me something new coming up; that giving tree is adorable. I have GOT to stay away from y'all!!!! ;) LOL :D
:nope: You can't go, Deena! :D
Seriously, even though I am part of the Loafdom for the Turtle and I should be able take these new finds in stride, I can't! :bicker: I've got to BUY myself! :lol:
The quality is so good, and the prices are so low, and of course, supporting The Painted Turtle is so important, I don't feel too guilty. :wink:
P.S. I'm so happy you're lovin' your stuff! :-)
Deena J
16 Nov 2011, 14:00
:nope: You can't go, Deena! :D
:p LOL No worries; I check the merchandise at least 1-2 a week looking to see if there is anything I missed or new! ;)
P.S. I'm so happy you're lovin' your stuff! :-)
Understatement!!! LOL And I switch the charms/pendants out daily. It's become a routine thing ---fellow teachers and students coming up to me at school and wanting to see what I'm wearing this time! One teacher got a lil' concerned the first time I wore the 3-skulls necklace though. Hahahaha But after that she didn't blink, even when I wore the big ole flying bat later in the week... :D
There's ALWAYS something Magic!! And today it's the launch of our newest band, a limited edition which captures the essence of what Meat brings to us with every album, every show :) And a special offer set of 3 Christmas Santa magnets .. You can help us deliver a bumper Christmas donation this year to his charity, TPT :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Band03andmagnets.png
Caryl
:p LOL No worries; I check the merchandise at least 1-2 a week looking to see if there is anything I missed or new! ;)
Understatement!!! LOL And I switch the charms/pendants out daily. It's become a routine thing ---fellow teachers and students coming up to me at school and wanting to see what I'm wearing this time! One teacher got a lil' concerned the first time I wore the 3-skulls necklace though. Hahahaha But after that she didn't blink, even when I wore the big ole flying bat later in the week... :D
:cheer: Good for you, Deena! I'm probably far older than you, and you should see the looks I get when I'm doing banking, shopping, whatever. Some people love my skulls (full skull bracelet and three skull necklace), and others just stare. :D I've always been a non-conformist (not to extraordinary extremes!), and I'm actually amused by the stares. :lol:
I suppose it's a good thing that teachers in your workplace don't have a dress code and that you get to enjoy the freedom of your own self-expression during your workday. ;)
I speak for the team when I say that I am so happy you're enjoying our offerings, and of course, the bottom line is helping the kids of The Painted Turtle, and that means everything. Thank you!
Deena J
18 Nov 2011, 23:23
I went to the doctor today, and he said I have bronchitis. Yay me! :roll:
Anyway. Even when I am sick, I can still have a LIL' BIT of a creative moment... While waiting on my prescription to be filled at Walmart, I thought of a way to display my necklace pendant charms.... It's NOT the most elegant thing in the world; but it's cheap and it WORKS! :lol: Plus, now I don't have to fish around the jewelry box trying to find the one I want; they are all displayed individually! :D
PS: And no, not all of these charms are Loafdom Direct/CafePress merchandise... But I would say at least half of them are (with more on the way)! :cool:
http://media.mlxxfc.net/Necklace Display.jpg
Love it .. :lol:
And now you'll need a little tray for your beads!! ;)
Deena J
24 Nov 2011, 02:00
Love it .. :lol:
And now you'll need a little tray for your beads!! ;)
:/ Dang, now I gotta get creative again. LOL ;)
Because today we have launched our Murano glass beads with sterling silver core, perfect for adding to our Pandora bracelets and necklaces. Custom design your jewellery, and change it any day in a matter of moments. The beads are beautiful, so many different colours, each one unique, and when they catch the light and it hits the silver core the colours change and dance .. And our prices are really low too! We buy at low cost, have no overheads, and simply add a small margin for The Painted Turtle. You won't find them with sterling cores at this price in the stores.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Bringingbeadsgalore.png
And that's just a small selection of our range of colours.
I'm not sure why generally many European based UK Forum members are seemingly uninterested in Loafdom for the Turtle jewellery. You don't have to be a Meat fan or even care about his charity for what we sell to be a real bargain. I don't know of anywhere else that offers sterling silver bracelets with a Pandora clasp for as little as $10.50 (about £6.50) or the same style of necklace for $16.00 (£10.00). The cheapest Pandora necklace I've seen in the UK is around £30 and they're just plated. And it can't be our shipping costs, which at a maximum of 68p in the UK and $3 anywhere else in the world must be less than most sites and not beaten by any.
This thread gets a lot of views, so members must read it. I just find it puzzling; and puzzling too that on a UK forum most of the jewellery I send out is to fans overseas in the USA and Australia, most of whom see it on Facebook rather than here, yet our prices must be comparably cheaper for the UK/European marketplace.
This month we're set to raise $700 from direct sales. If there was more interest from the biggest fansite Meat has .. it could be so much more. Perhaps some who read the thread will check out what we offer and make a judgement based purely on quality, value and cost.
And Deena's Murano beads will be in the post to Arizona tomorrow :)
Caryl
Deena J
24 Nov 2011, 03:09
And Deena's Murano beads will be in the post to Arizona tomorrow :)
Caryl
And that's some fast work considering I placed my order approx 2 hours ago! :D I can't wait to see that purple one you are sending, as well as the other 5...
Any suggestions how I can put those beads on that shelf I posted earlier? More clips maybe? Or what?
Edit:
Dang!!! I didn't see the Giving Tree charm! Ugh. Next paycheck... Hehee By the way, the ML themed bracelet is kewl. Will all of those charms be sold separately?
And I love the wolf & rose combo! I already have the wolf and am waiting on the individual rose; so I guess i can wear them both on one chain soon...
PS: Arkansas, not Arizona... But I forgive ya! LOL ;)
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No bright ideas yet on how to display them Deena .. but I think better later in the day ;)
I think the only charm on the bracelet not listed currently is the handbasket, but we can put that on, although they're a better deal with the bracelet, unless you want to put them on a Pandora style bracelet, in which case individually they come with bails for that. :)
I'm fond of the wolf and rose combo too :) The individual charms look great on a bracelet or necklace .. and the large combo pendant on a chain looks fantastic ;)
And my bad re Arkansas ;) Though I can SAY it right .. :lol:
Caryl
Deena J
24 Nov 2011, 13:59
And my bad re Arkansas ;) Though I can SAY it right .. :lol:
Caryl
;) LOL
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Deena ~ I hope by now the bronchitis is history. It's not fun; I know. :(
Despite being ill, you did indeed come up with a great idea for the jewelry! :D
I'm wondering if you could perhaps find a compartmentalized box to place on the longest shelf for your beads? My go-to store is a nearby crafts store - I can usually pick up imaginative finds there. It's too bad that the, um, contraption ;) isn't a bit wider. If so, an ice cube tray would probably work well. Well, I'm sure you'll come up with something.
I can't wait to purchase a supply of Murano beads myself. :-)
Right now, I'm wearing a Pandora necklace with a wolf and a rose, and it feels so good! Not to mention that it looks awesome. :) When I say it feels good, it's because I feel as though I'm wearing a page from Meat's biography around my neck. :cool:
I'm so with Caryl when I say I simply do not understand the lack of interest in this line of jewelry. I think you could probably search the net for hours and not find the quality of our line at the incredibly low prices we are asking!
Anyway, I'm happy that you are enjoying your pieces. :weee:
Deena J
25 Nov 2011, 07:26
Deena ~ I hope by now the bronchitis is history. It's not fun; I know. :(
Despite being ill, you did indeed come up with a great idea for the jewelry! :D
I'm wondering if you could perhaps find a compartmentalized box to place on the longest shelf for your beads? My go-to store is a nearby crafts store - I can usually pick up imaginative finds there. It's too bad that the, um, contraption ;) isn't a bit wider. If so, an ice cube tray would probably work well. Well, I'm sure you'll come up with something.
Sue, thanks for the well wishes. Im still trying to get rid of this chest-bruising cough; but other than that, I feel better... :)
As for a way to store the upcoming beads, an idea just hit me. A simple aluminum bead-sorting tray on that long shelf.... :D Ta-da!!!!! LOL
Can't wait to get the beads!!!!!!
Because today we have launched our Murano glass beads with sterling silver core, perfect for adding to our Pandora bracelets and necklaces. Custom design your jewellery, and change it any day in a matter of moments. The beads are beautiful, so many different colours, each one unique, and when they catch the light and it hits the silver core the colours change and dance .. And our prices are really low too! We buy at low cost, have no overheads, and simply add a small margin for The Painted Turtle. You won't find them with sterling cores at this price in the stores.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Bringingbeadsgalore.png
And that's just a small selection of our range of colours.
I'm not sure why generally many European based UK Forum members are seemingly uninterested in Loafdom for the Turtle jewellery. You don't have to be a Meat fan or even care about his charity for what we sell to be a real bargain. I don't know of anywhere else that offers sterling silver bracelets with a Pandora clasp for as little as $10.50 (about £6.50) or the same style of necklace for $16.00 (£10.00). The cheapest Pandora necklace I've seen in the UK is around £30 and they're just plated. And it can't be our shipping costs, which at a maximum of 68p in the UK and $3 anywhere else in the world must be less than most sites and not beaten by any.
This thread gets a lot of views, so members must read it. I just find it puzzling; and puzzling too that on a UK forum most of the jewellery I send out is to fans overseas in the USA and Australia, most of whom see it on Facebook rather than here, yet our prices must be comparably cheaper for the UK/European marketplace.
This month we're set to raise $700 from direct sales. If there was more interest from the biggest fansite Meat has .. it could be so much more. Perhaps some who read the thread will check out what we offer and make a judgement based purely on quality, value and cost.
And Deena's Murano beads will be in the post to Arizona tomorrow :)
Caryl
I agree with everything you say Caryl. I find it very puzzling too, I especially find it odd what with Christmas coming.
I have bought a number of Christmas pressies, no hassle, no mad shopping mall with people getting on my nerves ;) But most of all i find the feel good factor of getting a bargain and all the profit going to charity is immense !
I am hoping that some people who visit this thread, will at least go to the site and see what is on offer. I believe there is something for everyone, or at the end of the day buy a wristband if the jewellery, bookmarks etc doesn't float your boat !
Many thanks to all for their hard work :) Hope to post later the pics of the dogs with their awesome accessories !
http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/
I agree with everything you say Caryl. I find it very puzzling too, I especially find it odd what with Christmas coming.
I have bought a number of Christmas pressies, no hassle, no mad shopping mall with people getting on my nerves ;) But most of all i find the feel good factor of getting a bargain and all the profit going to charity is immense !
I am hoping that some people who visit this thread, will at least go to the site and see what is on offer. I believe there is something for everyone, or at the end of the day buy a wristband if the jewellery, bookmarks etc doesn't float your boat !
Many thanks to all for their hard work :) Hope to post later the pics of the dogs with their awesome accessories !
http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/
From our keyboards to others' eyes I hope ;) And agree with all you say. And what I've seen of your pups .. they look terrific!! :D
Caryl
Deena J
26 Nov 2011, 20:52
Print off another address label for me!!!! Do you have Arkansas memorized yet? LOL Because Order #3 made its way to you today; I just keep finding stuff I gotta have... **rolling my eyes at myself**
By the way... The LFTT site needs an account profile & HUGE CAPACITY wish list section ---for people like myself. :-P Hahahaha
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From our keyboards to others' eyes I hope ;) And agree with all you say. And what I've seen of your pups .. they look terrific!! :D
Caryl
Yes, thank you and the team for your hard and diligent work :D;):-) I would have thought great jewelry at a reasonable price would be a massive goer. I must be only a handful of people who are jewelry fanatics, or people just don't get it.
I would of thought people would be rushing in to not only get jewelry for Christmas, but clothes, home ware, accessories, etc too :? I know I got some LFTT clothes for my daughter and hubby for xmas :) I've received my daughters clothes not so long ago, and they are simply marvelous:D:-) She'll love them come Xmas day :D
The Goth Crosses are really something, as is all of the jewelry, but I would have thought the Meat inspired design of each piece would have got people in :? but it hasn't, and that is saddening :(
Print off another address label for me!!!! Do you have Arkansas memorized yet? LOL Because Order #3 made its way to you today; I just keep finding stuff I gotta have... **rolling my eyes at myself**
By the way... The LFTT site needs an account profile & HUGE CAPACITY wish list section ---for people like myself. :-P Hahahaha
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I can relate to that lol :);) The team should nearly have my address memorized too, and they may need to print another one either today or tomorrow :);):D.
Hmmmmm, the wish list sounds awsome :D You know what would be great, is if we give LFTT our husbands/wifes/partners names, then when our wish list is done, then just before Xmas send out letters to them saying here are some ideas that such and such wants for Xmas :-P:cool::lol: Well, sounds good in theory lol :)
Sue, thanks for the well wishes. Im still trying to get rid of this chest-bruising cough; but other than that, I feel better... :)
As for a way to store the upcoming beads, an idea just hit me. A simple aluminum bead-sorting tray on that long shelf.... :D Ta-da!!!!! LOL
Can't wait to get the beads!!!!!!
I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend, Deena. :-)
I'm happy also that you found a solution to your bead-storing problem. I've ordered just three so far, but that's just a start. ;)
Thank you for your TREMENDOUS support! :D
Be well!!
No wonder Santa's smiling .. we were asked for gold .. and Loafdom for the Turtle's new gold collection is on line now :)
Not pure 24 carat gold like Meat ;) But it's attractively priced good gold plated jewellery, and here just in time for Christmas! And every cent from every item sold goes to The Painted Turtle. Now that makes him smile :)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Goldishere.png
http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/
Deena J
30 Nov 2011, 04:01
Hey. Is the Meat Loaf themed bracelet on LFTT gold or silver? Then again, to be honest, I'm not really a bracelet (or gold, for that matter) type of person...
In fact, I'm actually just hoping the little basket charm will show up on sale as an individual silver piece at some point. :D The reason is that I would love to make a necklace combo for myself! I already have most of those silver pieces ---or something similar to them, at least... So all I need is the little basket next!
But hey, that's just my preferences though. ;) You know I'll still buy something "Turtle," so don't mind me... :cool: :lol:
The charm bracelet is silver. I need to replace the photo ;) Not least because I think it will be a 7 charm bracelet wih the addition of a wolf and a rose :-)
If you want a handbasket charm in the meantime just order a Bat charm and pop a note on your Paypal payment that you want the handbasket .. and whether you want a bail or a lobster claw on it :-)
Caryl
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Itwas.png
Our November payment to The Painted Turtle. That would bring a smile to the face of any man who loved this amazing organisation :D In addition we earned just over $100 in our CafePress store, which brings our total to date to over $2,300 raised :D
Many, many thanks to those who supported us by buying bands and snapping up our silver jewellery .. To paraphrase Meat, Thank you; you make us what we are :-)
And there's still plenty of on-line shopping days 'til Christmas to help us raise funds in December .. and get yourself a bargain at the same time. A hallmarked sterling silver bracelet with Pandora clasp for just $10.50 (less than £7) or a silver wolf and the red roses pendant on a sterling necklace for $6.50 (just over £4) are great deals and would make great Christmas presents .. or a keychain for £2.50, a dogtag and skull on a neckchain for £4; and just 68p shipping in the UK.
View this thread and miss out on these, and you'd miss your way home!
Caryl
Deena J
02 Dec 2011, 13:07
The charm bracelet is silver. I need to replace the photo ;) Not least because I think it will be a 7 charm bracelet wih the addition of a wolf and a rose :-)
Awesome! :D
[QUOTE="CarylB"]
If you want a handbasket charm in the meantime just order a Bat charm and pop a note on your Paypal payment that you want the handbasket .. and whether you want a bail or a lobster claw on it :-)
/QUOTE]
Works for me! ;) But first, I'm still waiting on my last 2 orders to get here... I think Thanksgiving took a toll on mail delivery air something. :p
Deena J
02 Dec 2011, 23:49
Hey! I got one of those 2 orders today! Yay! The beads are beautiful!!!!
So I'm hoping the other/latest order should arrive in a couple days (since they were ordered days from each other). :D
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Glad you like them :) I think they're lovely too!! .. Relieved the order got to you, and as they were posted a day or two apart I'm sure the other one will be with you soon :)
Caryl
http://media.mlxxfc.net/310765_2590235468886_1044581140_2916388_185086823_n.jpg
TJ with his skull charms on the fab chain made especially for him, many thanks Caryl :)
http://media.mlxxfc.net/381504_2590233988849_1044581140_2916385_2074334130_n.jpg
Sookie with her gorgeous bling heart chain made especially for her, many thanks Caryl :)
Finally found the time to get these pics uploaded !
http://media.mlxxfc.net/310765_2590235468886_1044581140_2916388_185086823_n.jpg
TJ with his skull charms on the fab chain made especially for him, many thanks Caryl :)
http://media.mlxxfc.net/381504_2590233988849_1044581140_2916385_2074334130_n.jpg
Sookie with her gorgeous bling heart chain made especially for her, many thanks Caryl :)
Finally found the time to get these pics uploaded !
Woohoo!!! Lookin' good! :D You've got some photogenic pups, Michelle. Too cool! :weee:
I would just like to add my thanks to Caryl's. Those of you here who support The Painted Turtle simply ROCK!
:cheer:
Can you just imagine the smile that will light up Meat's face when he sees November's sales report? :D
This is real money to help real children - the children of The Painted Turtle who are so important to Meat, and to us!!
Thank you all for your support, and let's keep the momentum going!!
Deena J
05 Dec 2011, 01:37
Can you just imagine the smile that will light up Meat's face when he sees November's sales report? :D
This is real money to help real children - the children of The Painted Turtle who are so important to Meat, and to us!!
Thank you all for your support, and let's keep the momentum going!!
:D
Oh, how I love finding small packets in my mailbox from England! :D :D :D
Murano beads today: three gorgeous black beauties with purple swirls and little touches of green, and more colors to come. Woohoo!
Deena, I'm becoming an addict!!! :-P But it's a good addiction - helping children, and sick children at that, some of them very sick...gives 'ya a good feeling inside, doesn't it? ;)
Deena J
06 Dec 2011, 19:14
Oh, how I love finding small packets in my mailbox from England! :D :D :D
Murano beads today: three gorgeous black beauties with purple swirls and little touches of green, and more colors to come. Woohoo!
Deena, I'm becoming an addict!!! :-P But it's a good addiction - helping children, and sick children at that, some of them very sick...gives 'ya a good feeling inside, doesn't it? ;)
Sue, I got my Murano beads last week, practically one of every color. Now I'm waiting on my silver beads & giving tree. I'm hoping today or soon after...
Addict? Umm, not quite there. I don't check the site for new stuff to buy EVERY day yet. Wait, then again....... Ack, I'm an addict!!!!!!! LOL :lol: But yes it is a VERY good feeling to help such a great cause. As an educator, I always wanted to help a children's charity. And as a Meat Loaf fan, hey, let's just say the Painted Turtle fit the bill for both sides of me! ;)
Cherry.Loaf
06 Dec 2011, 23:47
Can't wait to go to my Mum's and get my latest order :D I hope my Mum loves her Pandora beads & Bracelet as much as I love mine!
Deena J
08 Dec 2011, 23:21
I know it's only been a few days (ordered on Nov 27), and with the holiday season upon us, it may take a lot longer... But I am SOOOOOO impatient to get my latest batch of Loafdom goodies because I know they will be awesome & beautiful & ready to show off! Unfortunately, they haven't arrived at my door yet. :lol:
:roll: Okay, I admit. I'm an addict already. LOL
Deena J
09 Dec 2011, 23:26
Yay!!!!! So my spacer beads and givin tree charm came in today. Awesome look and quality as usual... :D
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Sue, I got my Murano beads last week, practically one of every color. Now I'm waiting on my silver beads & giving tree. I'm hoping today or soon after...
Addict? Umm, not quite there. I don't check the site for new stuff to buy EVERY day yet. Wait, then again....... Ack, I'm an addict!!!!!!! LOL :lol: But yes it is a VERY good feeling to help such a great cause. As an educator, I always wanted to help a children's charity. And as a Meat Loaf fan, hey, let's just say the Painted Turtle fit the bill for both sides of me! ;)
:lol::lol::lol: Remember, it's a GOOD addiction. ;)
You're doing a great thing, Deena ~ you're a great friend to the Turtle. I don't check our site everyday, and I'm not sure I ordered silver beads. Aww!! I know I did not order the Giving Tree, and I'm going to have to rectify that promptly. :-)
I couldn't agree more about supporting a children's charity. I can't fathom how any adult capable of helping turns a back to any child in need, and especially a sick child! And I think it's pretty obvious by now that what we offer for sale to help support the kids served by The Painted Turtle are quality goods at incredibly low prices.
Shipping costs are negligible - you live in the U.S. as I do - can you think of any online merchant who ships for less than $3.00? LL Bean doesn't count! :lol:
And you make such a good point about Meat - he LOVES The Painted Turtle - don't people remember Celebrity Apprentice??? :roll: And if someone is here, reading this, the assumption that they are a fan of Meat Loaf is pretty much a no-brainer. Sure, we have the odd "observer", but I believe they are few and far between.
It makes absolutely no sense to me why this thread is so bare. We have stalwart supporters such as yourself, but we should have DOZENS who want to help.
Okay, enough pontificating for now! :-P
Enjoy your jewelry and relish the fact that YOU are helping a great cause. ;)
I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU, to Caryl and the team at LFTT! :D You do such a marvelous job, and it is such a pleasure to support such a great charity too :D I can't even count on 2 hands how much stuff I have bought from LFTT in the last 4-6 months of knowing about it, and through following Meat. I just can't get enough of the jewelry and other goodies, and it certainly made it very easy for Xmas shopping too. But I also adore the fact that my money spent helps put a very big smile on a childs face, and for that I am thankful for, as I love kids and I love to help those children who are sick and in need.
Anyway, once again THANK YOU!!!!!
LUV YA GUYS!
:lol::lol::lol: Remember, it's a GOOD addiction. ;)
You're doing a great thing, Deena ~ you're a great friend to the Turtle. I don't check our site everyday, and I'm not sure I ordered silver beads. Aww!! I know I did not order the Giving Tree, and I'm going to have to rectify that promptly. :-)
I couldn't agree more about supporting a children's charity. I can't fathom how any adult capable of helping turns a back to any child in need, and especially a sick child! And I think it's pretty obvious by now that what we offer for sale to help support the kids served by The Painted Turtle are quality goods at incredibly low prices.
Shipping costs are negligible - you live in the U.S. as I do - can you think of any online merchant who ships for less than $3.00? LL Bean doesn't count! :lol:
And you make such a good point about Meat - he LOVES The Painted Turtle - don't people remember Celebrity Apprentice??? :roll: And if someone is here, reading this, the assumption that they are a fan of Meat Loaf is pretty much a no-brainer. Sure, we have the odd "observer", but I believe they are few and far between.
It makes absolutely no sense to me why this thread is so bare. We have stalwart supporters such as yourself, but we should have DOZENS who want to help.
Okay, enough pontificating for now! :-P
Enjoy your jewelry and relish the fact that YOU are helping a great cause. ;)
CHSIB myself Sue :) I will admit, I'm a head over heals addict to LFTT :D The jewelry..........well all I can say is I've bought plenty, and bought more today :D ;) Love it, love it, absolutely love it! :D I can't understand why more people, especially here on the forum, haven't come on board with this and bought some, or shown some support to this great charity :) It really is a no brainer, but people seem to be slow off the mark :) Even if they just bought a band, it would be awsome :)
Anyway, I can't tell you how much I love buying this great stuff from LFTT, and trying to promote LFTT :D I just hope it can take off in Aus :)
Aw, must not forget this too! I got some other little goodies to go with the great goodies I got in the LFTT cracker pack :) Something to go crackers about, I do think ;) :) So it'll be a cracker ensemble in the next couple of days, which will be fun :)
Thanks Lynn. I too am surprised at how few orders we get from the UK and Europe. Perhaps they think our prices are so low it has to be rubbish .. but it's not. It's really good value, and the quality far outweighs what you can buy elsewhere at the price, because we buy at source, in quantity, and have no middle-man costs or general overheads to cover. I'd have thought people would be grabbing our arms off at the shoulder for sterling Pandora bracelets for $10.50 plus 68p postage, and necklaces for a tenner .. you'd have to pay £30 in the shops for a plated one, and they're SO in fashion right now. You don't need to be a fan of Meat or his charity to spot and grab a real bargain I'd have thought .. :??:
Hopefully when other people see the jewellery being worn and comment, they'll come and buy, and our market will grow .. not because they're Meat fans, but because they know a great deal when they see one ;)
Caryl
Thanks Lynn. I too am surprised at how few orders we get from the UK and Europe. Perhaps they think our prices are so low it has to be rubbish .. but it's not. It's really good value, and the quality far outweighs what you can buy elsewhere at the price, because we buy at source, in quantity, and have no middle-man costs or general overheads to cover. I'd have thought people would be grabbing our arms off at the shoulder for sterling Pandora bracelets for $10.50 plus 68p postage, and necklaces for a tenner .. you'd have to pay £30 in the shops for a plated one, and they're SO in fashion right now. You don't need to be a fan of Meat or his charity to spot and grab a real bargain I'd have thought .. :??:
Hopefully when other people see the jewellery being worn and comment, they'll come and buy, and our market will grow .. not because they're Meat fans, but because they know a great deal when they see one ;)
Caryl
We can pray and hope Caryl ;) Pandora is going off like wild fire here in Aus, so if anyone I know that has a Pandora bracelet and/or necklace, I will tell them about the site, because as you say, they are damn expensive (Pandora bracelets) to buy at jewelers and to get them this cheap you'd be mad not to buy from LFTT direct :)
But we shall keep trying my dear, in the New Year, and see how we go ;) :)
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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER This Pandora sterling silver necklace (your choice of 16", 18" or 20" length) with 5 beautiful blue Murano glass beads and 4 silver spacers would normally sell on LFTT for $34.50, which would be a bargain. Our Special Christmas Offer is just $30.00 (less than you'd pay elsewhere for a silver plated Pandora necklace with no beads in sight!).
Why not treat yourself or someone special, snap up this bargain, and help The Painted Turtle? It's not on our site as it's just on offer until Christmas, so PM me if you want to snap one up :)
Caryl
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Today's SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER is good until 5th January. For those on a tight budget we have sourced a silver plated snake bracelet with Pandora style clasp, that comes with 2 silver lined lavender faceted acrylic beads and a silver rose for just $7 plus $1.50 shipping overseas, free-ship in the UK (that's less than £4.50!). The quality of these bracelets is amazing; it's hard to tell they aren't solid sterling. And you can add any of our beads or charms later.
Not listed on our site, if you want to grab these bargains just send me a PM, we can send you an invoice or you can pay direct to our Paypal account, and I'll get it on its way to you :) A great stocking filler and it helps The Painted Turtle continue their wonderful work.
Caryl
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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER!! Would you give your throat to the wolf with the red roses? You can now :) With our silver wolf and rose charms on a heavy sterling silver necklace with Pandora clasp for just $18.00 or on a slender hallmarked sterling snake chain for $9 .. both POST FREE anywhere in the world !! You've bought presents for everyone else .. now treat yourself to something special for the New Year. Not listed on our site as this is an offer up to 1st January, but PM me and we'll send you an invoice and get your choice of necklace (both available in 18" and 20") off right away ;)
Some may have read my comments about the wolf with the red roses elsewhere, but I have to say it again....
Wearing my wolf with the roses is like carrying a piece of Meat's history with me. And, not only does it look great, that special tie to Meat feels wonderful. ;)
I can't fathom how any woman who loves jewelry (are there any who don't, no matter what the style?) could pass up deals like these. :-P
And so important to remember is not only will you be treating yourself, each purchase you make helps The Painted Turtle. :D, and that too feels wonderful!
Happy Christmas and a wonder-filled New Year to all who have supported our fundraising for The Painted Turtle. Thanks to you we will have raised close to $3,000 since we started in early August. With your help we will raise even more next year. Last month we raised $800, so a target of $10,000 next year doesn't seem like an impossibility :-) That would provide a magical and life-changing experience to 6 children, and restock the Well Shell pharmacy.
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Some may have read my comments about the wolf with the red roses elsewhere, but I have to say it again....
Wearing my wolf with the roses is like carrying a piece of Meat's history with me. And, not only does it look great, that special tie to Meat feels wonderful. ;)
I can't fathom how any woman who loves jewelry (are there any who don't, no matter what the style?) could pass up deals like these. :-P
And so important to remember is not only will you be treating yourself, each purchase you make helps The Painted Turtle. :D, and that too feels wonderful!
Awwww I can't wait to get my Wolf and Rose necklace in the mail :) I have them separate and love them :D
Happy Christmas and a wonder-filled New Year to all who have supported our fundraising for The Painted Turtle. Thanks to you we will have raised close to $3,000 since we started in early August. With your help we will raise even more next year. Last month we raised $800, so a target of $10,000 next year doesn't seem like an impossibility :-) That would provide a magical and life-changing experience to 6 children, and restock the Well Shell pharmacy.
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Thank you for being so kind to those who support you too, as you are truly great :D
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from Loafdom for the Turtle, and to everyone who has supported us in whatever way you could, we thank you for helping us to raise $3122 in 2011 for the children served by The Painted Turtle, $2,718 of that from direct sales of bands, magnets, jewellery, and calendars.
One young camper at the Kidney Disease and Transplant Session this year wrote
"My favorite part of camp was figuring out that I can conquer more than I ever thought, and I learned things about myself that I never knew."
That's what your support enables, that's the special magic of camp and their children's courage and journey that moves Meat to tears. We thank you so much, and hope you will continue to support us next year when we hope to raise even more to ensure as many children as possible get to experience what The Painted Turtle provides .. in their words
"With your help we have created a wonderful world where kids with serious illnesses can live life the way children should"
All of you who have bought a band, a T-shirt or a teddy bear, some jewellery or a fridge magnet, downloaded a 2012 calendar (still available), or simply reposted our messages and spread the word to your friends .. you have played a part in creating that very special world, and we are proud of you.
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/
A wristband costs so little, but helps create an empowering new world to a child fighting serious illness.
Thank you.
Caryl, Jenna, Mark, Mel and Sue
Deena J
31 Dec 2011, 20:09
And a great big HUG back to the people working with LFTT! :D
And a great big HUG back to the people working with LFTT! :D
Ah, Deena, you are a sweetheart! It's no wonder you are an educator. ;)
Deena J
01 Jan 2012, 19:10
Ah, Deena, you are a sweetheart! It's no wonder you are an educator. ;)
AWW thank you. ;)
I'm actually excited to go back to school on Tuesday... I received my latest LFTT package yesterday, with the Meat Loaf themed bracelet. I cannot WAIT to show that one off. I love it!!!! :D
So glad you like it! Have fun!! ;)
I can't wait to add to my own cache! :lol:
P.S. I just had a thought, Deena. If I mail you a small supply of our Loafdom for the Turtle and The Silver Shack business cards, do you think your colleagues may be interested in buying? Yay or nay, it's okay. Just let me know? I have your address in my records. Thanks!!
Deena J
02 Jan 2012, 00:19
P.S. I just had a thought, Deena. If I mail you a small supply of our Loafdom for the Turtle and The Silver Shack business cards, do you think your colleagues may be interested in buying? Yay or nay, it's okay. Just let me know? I have your address in my records. Thanks!!
Sure. I'm not sure I can do much, but I will help anyway I can! :)
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you, Deena. :(
I completely understand if you have no "takers", but your willingness to try is supremely appreciated. :saint: Thank you. I will send them out to you today.
It's here!! To start off a new year of rock'n'roll, we have a brand new glow in the dark wristband to support The Painted Turtle. And this one (which features our Turtle logo) comes with a special offer .. buy any 3 bands and we will send you a fourth one FREE. If you have a preference for what free band you'd like, just put this on your payment and we'll do our best to accommodate your request :-)
Just order and pay for 3 bands, and we will add your free band when we pack them up :cool:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/wristbands.html
BLESS MY SOUL .. IT'S ROCK'N'ROLL
and long may it be so!!
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firefly
08 Jan 2012, 16:18
been trying to buy a bracelet and anklet chain but for some reason the site is not working for me... so frustratin... x
been trying to buy a bracelet and anklet chain but for some reason the site is not working for me... so frustratin... x
I don't know why that is happening, and whether it's Paypal or our site you are having difficulty with. Our site seems to be working OK. But as I said when I replied to your PM, if you PM me what you want, and your email address, Jenna can send you an invoice, or I can let you know what payment is due and you can send it direct to our account with a note, and I will get your order sent out :-)
Caryl
been trying to buy a bracelet and anklet chain but for some reason the site is not working for me... so frustratin... x
Can you tell me what happens when you try to purchase and I'll look into it for you?
Awwww I am soooooo happy with my new wolf and rose necklace that it isn't funny, hehehe ;) But it is great! :D Out of all my collect of Loafdom jewelry, it would be my proudest possession at the moment I think ;) It has a great significance to Meat imo ;)
The pink bands are awsome too :D My daughter loves hers :D Her eyes lit up when she saw what I had for her :D
LFTT does an amazing job, and I more than happy to support LFTT :) I know some of my Aussie friends and family members have given positive comments about my LFTT jewelry :) Now we just need them to take the next step, and go to the site and purchase ;) But I suppose it is like the old saying goes "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink" ;) So we'll see what happens ;) :)
Valentine's Day is coming and this weekend we'll have some great new items which would make perfect gifts, in addition to all the things we have now which would make anyone you love glow with pleasure .. and every Valentine gift will come with a red heart box free of charge to make it that bit more special. Love Meat? Love The Painted Turtle this Valentine's Day .. helping them is the best Valentine you could send him :)
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To everyone who's bought a wristband, a magnet, something from our jewellery range, or from our CafePress store .. a special thank you from TPT's Executive Director :)
Please keep helping. A glow in the dark wristband costs just $5 .. a silver charm even less, and every cent we make goes to help the children of The Painted Turtle, the charity so close to Meat's heart. Let's make Valentine's Day month a great one, and show the love Meat's fans around the world can muster .. and that yes, Loafdom Rules!
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Caryl
That is awsome news from TPT! :D :D :D I hope LFTT can make plenty of sales over the Valentine Month period, as there is some awsome jewelry available :D
NEW FROM Loafdom for the Turtle for Valentine's Day .. the definitive Meat Loaf pin, featuring the Wolf and the Red Roses, HCTB and HIAHB, and the signature rockin' guitar charms all on a silver plated kilt pin. And if you want to hang it from your phone or purse, we'll send it with a large lobster claw swivel clasp at no extra charge (just make a note if you want this on your order). Celebrate Meat and help the children of TPT for just $5.50 :-) And it comes with a free red heart topped box for a Happy Valentine's Day present.
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http://loafdomturtle.net/direct/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=20
After our success raising funds at the London signing, we are calling for volunteers to help us for 40 minutes or so before the shows on the tour to sell bands, bats and jewellery to fans in order to raise money for Meat's much loved charity.
In the USA the shows we will be taking merchandise to are:
The Wellmont Theatre Montclair, NJ
Thu State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Canandaigua, NY
Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ
Sands Bethlehem Event Center Bethlehem, PA
House of Blues Lounge Showboat Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ
Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, NY
Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA
Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA
Casino Resort, Biloxi, MS
So if anyone going to one of these shows is prepared to arrive about an hour before the doors open, or is attending a M&G and thus likely to be out of that well before showtime, and is willing to help TPT and the many deserving and courageous children it serves, please PM me. Together we can make a real difference :-)
We will be doing this for the UK tour as well, where we hope to cover all the shows. The more helpers we have the better we'll do, and it's much easier working in pairs ;)
All helpers will be given an ID badge:
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And in preparation for the tour we now have the blinky bats on sale :-)
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Available on:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/?page_id=160
Loafdom for the Turtle doesn't just sell jewellery for women. Introducing Big Momma which we will sell as a Limited Edition at the shows. It measures an impressive 3" in length and comes on a superb sterling silver 3mm snake chain 24" long. It's a show-stopper and pure Meat Loaf. So look out for us in the USA at:
The Wellmont Theatre Montclair, NJ
The State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Canandaigua, NY
Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ
Sands Bethlehem Event Center Bethlehem, PA
House of Blues Lounge Showboat Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ
Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, NY
Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA
Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Fla
Casino Resort, Biloxi, MS
Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN
Every cent we make goes to the charity and helps chronically ill children change their lives forever. And if you can help at any of these shows, please do and help us make a difference.
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And Meat? he thinks it's VERY COOL! :D
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This a new bracelet LFTT will trial at the shows, and if it goes well will introduce to our range in the autumn .. a Nomination style bracelet. Nominations are Italian stainless steel unisex composable link bracelets, stretchy like watchbands, with a wide range of gold or enamel embellished charms you can insert, each time replacing one of the links. The starter comes with one charm, and as you collect charms you save the links, gradually building your own second bracelet free ;)
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Ours will be Italian stainless steel, the same 9mm size (so compatible with any Nomination charm in any retail outlet), and will sell at c$15 which is a big reduction on the official bracelets which start from $60/80 upwards. We will stock a range of charms, but there are thousands available. You can find souvenir charms for holidays, initials, cats, every kind of dog, and more medical conditions/allergies/medications than you could throw a stick at! ;) They make an elegant, stylish and personalised bracelet which is great for everyday wear, yet looks good enough to wear out in the evening, and they suit men as well as women (offering the answer to "What the hell can I get him for ..." .. lol). They come in highly polished or matt finish, look great, and the more charms you add the more interesting they become :) And the composable link design means we can offer them in the widest range of sizes, so they can be a perfect fit for the smallest or largest wrist :)
And Deena will have a special starter bracelet at Austin, Texas .. the centre one in this photo
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Deena J
02 Jun 2012, 20:33
And Deena will have a special starter bracelet at Austin, Texas .. the centre one in this photo
And I can't wait!!! :D
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Have you seen the latest photos from the tour this summer and wondered where you can get your hands on a pendant just like the one Meat himself is wearing on stage? Well as well as having them available to purchase at aselected number of shows this summer we've also got a limited quantity available to order online.
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Get yours at: http://www.loafdomturtle.net/loafdom-direct/
LFTT will be offering our deluxe Meat calendar again this year, either as a download or as the 28 page glossy special :) Because of the cost of getting them printed we'll need to know how many people will be interested in purchasing one of the printed ones. As they are two weeks to the page they are quite an expensive print job and will probably, as last year, be in the region of $20 plus actual postage.
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We will also be offering a more modestly priced desk calendar, one month to a view, which will have a series of my concert photos. This is likely to be priced at $12 plus $1.10 postage in the UK, $3 for Europe, and $4.50 for all other overseas destinations. The desk calendar is 21cm x 10cm (roughly 8.25" x 4") and looks good enough to grace any desk ;)
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Thank YOU!!!
As many of you will know, this summer LFTT went to a number of Meat’s shows on his Mad Mad World Tour in the USA, with his blessing, to sell wristbands, blinky bats and jewellery to raise money for The Painted Turtle.
We raised a grand total of $3,325 for The Painted Turtle, and have another kind supporter who will be selling at the show in Minnesota, which should raise that figure further.
We owe thanks to so many people in addition to those who made purchases (including Patti and Paul), to Frances and Kelly who bought from us and helped us at the Meet & Greets, and to Meat who supported us all the way and wears our Multi Skull pendant every night on stage.
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Thanks to those who made donations towards funding our venture:
Marilyn Burrell, Jenna Gray, Michelle Hall, Shay Jansen, and Lynette Taylor. A special thank you to Karen Zavaglia-Guarino who funded the supply of 100 blinky bats. These sold at $5 each
Thanks to the many who said “Keep the change”. We don’t know your names, but we are grateful for that little extra. And thank you to Chris Palmer for that white envelope with a wonderful donation at Atlantic City.
Thanks to those who helped us sell at shows:
Deena B Jarrett (and her friend Kandace Chambers) and Dani Mueller who sold on their own at Austin and Hammond respectively, and Tee Jay Aubuchon who will be selling solo at Minnesota.
And to Marilyn Burrell, Chris Clark, Bobbie Farr, Sue Lacina’s son Jonathan Marko, Suzanne and Jeff Valentine and their sons Chase and Matthew, Sherrie and John Williams, and Amy’s son Alex Wright who all helped us at other shows, and to Alex for selling two bands to some callers at his home when we were out. Alex is autistic, and this sale was very special to us.
And a huge thanks to Amy Wright, who ferried Caryl around so many shows in the North East, and who sold indefatigably at every one of them!
During my absence in the UK we were able to continue selling a limited range of jewellery on the site. A big thank you to Maggie Riley who went to my house each week, and packed and posted out orders around the world for us. Largely because of her we were able to take in nearly $250 in site sales.
No-one who helped received any gifts or favours, and Mark and I have not taken anything towards the cost of the bands and jewellery we sold. Every cent we took is going to The Painted Turtle.
All of us at LFTT, including Mark and Sue and I, who sold at the shows, owe you a huge vote of thanks. Meat says to his fans, “You made me what I am”. We say to you,
“You helped us raise enough to fund 13 full days magical experience at The Painted Turtle for some wonderful children who will forge lasting friendships and change their lives forever, and the bait for at least two sessions of “Kiss and release fishing”
If it wasn’t for you, there would be no us.
And we intend to repeat this when Meat tours in the UK .. so please look out for us. And we will be needing as many helpers to sell as we can muster for those large arenas!! We’re sure that all those who helped us in the USA will tell you it was fun, and also very special to be able to raise money for a such a wonderful cause, and one that is so close to Meat’s heart.
Deena J
09 Oct 2012, 00:03
Thank YOU!!!
As many of you will know, this summer LFTT went to a number of Meat’s shows on his Mad Mad World Tour in the USA, with his blessing, to sell wristbands, blinky bats and jewellery to raise money for The Painted Turtle.
We raised a grand total of $3,325 for The Painted Turtle, and have another kind supporter who will be selling at the show in Minnesota, which should raise that figure further.
We owe thanks to so many people in addition to those who made purchases (including Patti and Paul), to Frances and Kelly who bought from us and helped us at the Meet & Greets, and to Meat who supported us all the way and wears our Multi Skull pendant every night on stage.
Thanks to those who made donations towards funding our venture:
Marilyn Burrell, Jenna Gray, Michelle Hall, Shay Jansen, and Lynette Taylor. A special thank you to Karen Zavaglia-Guarino who funded the supply of 100 blinky bats. These sold at $5 each
Thanks to the many who said “Keep the change”. We don’t know your names, but we are grateful for that little extra. And thank you to Chris Palmer for that white envelope with a wonderful donation at Atlantic City.
Thanks to those who helped us sell at shows:
Deena B Jarrett (and her friend Kandace Chambers) and Dani Mueller who sold on their own at Austin and Hammond respectively, and Tee Jay Aubuchon who will be selling solo at Minnesota.
And to Marilyn Burrell, Chris Clark, Bobbie Farr, Sue Lacina’s son Jonathan Marko, Suzanne and Jeff Valentine and their sons Chase and Matthew, Sherrie and John Williams, and Amy’s son Alex Wright who all helped us at other shows, and to Alex for selling two bands to some callers at his home when we were out. Alex is autistic, and this sale was very special to us.
And a huge thanks to Amy Wright, who ferried Caryl around so many shows in the North East, and who sold indefatigably at every one of them!
During my absence in the UK we were able to continue selling a limited range of jewellery on the site. A big thank you to Maggie Riley who went to my house each week, and packed and posted out orders around the world for us. Largely because of her we were able to take in nearly $250 in site sales.
No-one who helped received any gifts or favours, and Mark and I have not taken anything towards the cost of the bands and jewellery we sold. Every cent we took is going to The Painted Turtle.
All of us at LFTT, including Mark and Sue and I, who sold at the shows, owe you a huge vote of thanks. Meat says to his fans, “You made me what I am”. We say to you,
“You helped us raise enough to fund 13 full days magical experience at The Painted Turtle for some wonderful children who will forge lasting friendships and change their lives forever, and the bait for at least two sessions of “Kiss and release fishing”
If it wasn’t for you, there would be no us.
And we intend to repeat this when Meat tours in the UK .. so please look out for us. And we will be needing as many helpers to sell as we can muster for those large arenas!! We’re sure that all those who helped us in the USA will tell you it was fun, and also very special to be able to raise money for a such a wonderful cause, and one that is so close to Meat’s heart.
Wish I could've done more! :D
It is with great sorrow we have to announce that Sue Lacina, one of the founding members of LFTT, sadly died on Thursday, 11 October, 2012. Sue was a good friend to many of us and particularly to LFTT, The Painted Turtle, and the children it helps. She will be sorely missed by her sons Jason and Jonathan, by all who knew her, and by us. Sue was so committed to helping TPT, and so elated every time she received an order :) We have decided to send a donation to TPT in her name rather than a floral tribute, because we believe this is what she would have wanted. If any of her friends here wish to send something to add to this you can do so here:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/in-loving-memory-of-sue-lacina/
anotherday
14 Oct 2012, 06:05
Wow, I never knew anyone was involved with this after CA! COOL! Where will this stuff be sold at the MN show? I would love to purchase whatever I could to help out!
Tee Jay Aubuchon will be selling a range of cool jewellery ... including the pendant Meat will be wearing on stage ;)
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and two of our wristbands. TJ is a fan and will be at the M&G, and then cruising the venue looking for customers ;) He will be wearing our ID card:
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Hope you see him .. failing that you can buy on-line from us .. and we only charge a flat rate shipping fee overseas of $3 :-)
Have a great time at the show!
Caryl
anotherday
14 Oct 2012, 06:23
Tee Jay Aubuchon will be selling a range of cool jewellery ... including the pendant Meat will be wearing on stage ;)
and two of our wristbands. TJ is a fan and will be at the M&G, and then cruising the venue looking for customers ;) He will be wearing our ID card:
Hope you see him .. failing that you can buy on-line from us .. and we only charge a flat rate shipping fee overseas of $3 :-)
Have a great time at the show!
Caryl
Thank you. Are the various prices online the same as the show?
Thank you. Are the various prices online the same as the show?
Pretty much :) We only work in whole dollars at the shows, so we round down to the nearest dollar, and a few things like the nomination bracelets aren't on line yet but will be by the end of the month. And we don't have the Bat Out of Hell wristbands on line yet.
Caryl
It is with great sorrow we have to announce that Sue Lacina, one of the founding members of LFTT, sadly died on Thursday, 11 October, 2012. Sue was a good friend to many of us and particularly to LFTT, The Painted Turtle, and the children it helps. She will be sorely missed by her sons Jason and Jonathan, by all who knew her, and by us. Sue was so committed to helping TPT, and so elated every time she received an order :) We have decided to send a donation to TPT in her name rather than a floral tribute, because we believe this is what she would have wanted. If any of her friends here wish to send something to add to this you can do so here:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/in-loving-memory-of-sue-lacina/
She was a lovely lady and I'll never forget her kindness, friendship and her efforts for Loafdom For The Turtle.
Rest In Peace Sue.
anotherday
14 Oct 2012, 14:56
Pretty much :) We only work in whole dollars at the shows, so we round down to the nearest dollar, and a few things like the nomination bracelets aren't on line yet but will be by the end of the month. And we don't have the Bat Out of Hell wristbands on line yet.
Caryl
Thank you. I love everything! So hard to decide what I really like HAHA
Thank you. I love everything! So hard to decide what I really like HAHA
Thank you :-) And anything you don't get at the show you can always come to the site to get later ;)
We'll be putting on more new things for Christmas .. along with these anti-cloning credit card holders Meat recommends:
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And some great bat and black leather bracelets:
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Not to mention some cool guitar pick pendants ;)
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Caryl
Deena J
14 Oct 2012, 19:14
Thank you :-) And anything you don't get at the show you can always come to the site to get later ;)
We'll be putting on more new things for Christmas .. along with these anti-cloning credit card holders Meat recommends:
And some great bat and black leather bracelets:
Not to mention some cool guitar pick pendants ;)
Caryl
I LOVE the photo of the guitar pick pendant!!!! :D
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The Flying Mouse
15 Oct 2012, 19:03
Wow, I never knew anyone was involved with this after CA! COOL!
:twisted: OK, just for clarification.............
LFTT is run by a dedicated group of fans who carry on the good work of raising funds and awareness for Meat's charity, The Painted Turtle, since his apperance on The Celebrity Apprentice.
The fans involved carry on this work because as well as being a charity close to Meat's heart, they believe that The Painted Turtle is a worthy cause.
With that in mind, it's also important to note that Meat himself is not a part of LFTT.
Meat gives his enthusiastic support to, and seems delighted by the charitable activities of the fans who support The Painted Turtle in his name. He even wears a piece of LFTT jewelry every night on stage.
But he is not personally involved with LTFF in regards to day to day running, or the selection and sale of merchandise to raise funds.
LFTT is a fan run orginization.
Please do not take this as an attack on LFTT of on The Painted Turtle itself. I applaude their efforts. But the quote above seems to (my warped train of thought :nuts: ) suggest "anyone" = "someone" = "someone in Meats orginization" = "Meat Loaf personal involvement". I feel strongly about any misunderstanding concerning the extent of Meat's involvement in a fan project. Especially when that misunderstanding may be formed on a forum I moderate :wink:
If Meat has officially put his name to LFTT, or has taken on a responsible role within LFTT, i'll be more than happy to amend ths post to reflect the facts :up:
All the best to LFTT, and keep up the great work :metal:
anotherday
15 Oct 2012, 19:24
:twisted: OK, just for clarification.............
LFTT is run by a dedicated group of fans who carry on the good work of raising funds and awareness for Meat's charity, The Painted Turtle, since his apperance on The Celebrity Apprentice.
The fans involved carry on this work because as well as being a charity close to Meat's heart, they believe that The Painted Turtle is a worthy cause.
With that in mind, it's also important to note that Meat himself is not a part of LFTT.
Meat gives his enthusiastic support to, and seems delighted by the charitable activities of the fans who support The Painted Turtle in his name. He even wears a piece of LFTT jewelry every night on stage.
But he is not personally involved with LTFF in regards to day to day running, or the selection and sale of merchandise to raise funds.
LFTT is a fan run orginization.
Please do not take this as an attack on LFTT of on The Painted Turtle itself. I applaude their efforts. But the quote above seems to (my warped train of thought :nuts: ) suggest "anyone" = "someone" = "someone in Meats orginization" = "Meat Loaf personal involvement". I feel strongly about any misunderstanding concerning the extent of Meat's involvement in a fan project. Especially when that misunderstanding may be formed on a forum I moderate :wink:
If Meat has officially put his name to LFTT, or has taken on a responsible role within LFTT, i'll be more than happy to amend ths post to reflect the facts :up:
All the best to LFTT, and keep up the great work :metal:
Thanks for the clarification, but it wasn't needed at least on my part. I knew it was fan run (based on the website i visited of theirs) but hey, it never hurts to be cautious huh? Haha.
The Flying Mouse
15 Oct 2012, 19:33
Thanks for the clarification, but it wasn't needed at least on my part. I knew it was fan run (based on the website i visited of theirs) but hey, it never hurts to be cautious huh? Haha.
:twisted: Cool :up:
The word "anybody" is up for interpritation when used in the context that Meat was involved in raising money for The Painted Turtle, and I just wanted to be sure there was no grabbing hold of the wrong end of the stick :wink:
Thanks for the clarification, but it wasn't needed at least on my part. I knew it was fan run (based on the website i visited of theirs) but hey, it never hurts to be cautious huh? Haha.
I didn't for a moment think you had any doubts ;)
As you say, we make it very clear on our site who makes up and runs LFTT. Mouse is correct that Meat is very enthusiastic, supportive of our efforts, and delighted at the money we raise. We did consult with him throughout the process of setting up our site, and check things out with/keep him informed/seek his permission all the time. He is as closely involved as his incredibly busy schedule allows ;) We operate bearing in mind that anything we do could be seen as being closely tied to his name, and that anything we do can reinforce its good standing, or could damage it.
He brought TPT to our attention and inspired our desire to continue raising funds in his name. His closeness is perhaps best illustrated by a recent post he made on his FB page:
Meat Loaf shared a link.
4 October
Loafdom for the Turtle have been working on some new designs in time for the upcoming festive seasons. Make sure you take a look and get some gifts ordered. And remember all funds go to The Painted Turtle and enhancing the lives of sick children.
Last year we raised $900 from our Christmas sales. Let's make it even better this year! Our Christmas range will be on site at the end of this month!
Meat's support is both invaluable, cherished, and vital to our efforts. Without it The Painted Turtle would not have endorsed us to start with. He is that important to them as a key fund raiser that setting up had to be cleared at the most senior level.
I too hope that we can make our Christmas fund raising even better this year than last year. The Christmas Crackers will be on site soon, and all our Christmas range should be on-line by the end of the month. Most of our range has much broader appeal than just to Meat Loaf fans .. we'll have a cracking variety of gifts .. and with a flat postage rate for most things of $1.10 in the UK and $3 overseas (per order, not item), it's arguably cheaper than taking the car or the bus to trail round the busy shops ;) We will also offer free gift boxes, and can supply cards so that your friends will know that their gift was also a gift to some very special children :-)
Caryl
Thanks to all those who have sent a donation to us which we will send to The Painted Turtle in Sue Lacina's name rather than send flowers. So far the total stands at $160. We will add the final total to the funds we raised via our site in September and send it in Sue's name at the end of next week. We will let you know what the final amount is. I know whatever it is, Sue would have been proud and happy that her friends had done this for the children she cared about so much. Thank you too, for all the lovely messages you have left on the guest book.
If you still wish to make a donation, even a dollar, you can do so on our site here:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/in-loving-memory-of-sue-lacina/
The link to the guest book is there too.
Thanks to all those who have sent a donation to us which we will send to The Painted Turtle in Sue Lacina's name rather than send flowers. So far the total stands at $160. We will add the final total to the funds we raised via our site in September and send it in Sue's name at the end of next week. We will let you know what the final amount is. I know whatever it is, Sue would have been proud and happy that her friends had done this for the children she cared about so much. Thank you too, for all the lovely messages you have left on the guest book.
If you still wish to make a donation, even a dollar, you can do so on our site here:
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/in-loving-memory-of-sue-lacina/
The link to the guest book is there too.
I just heard. So sad.
I will send my donation Friday (payday).
RIP Sue.
Today I received this handwritten note from Page Adler, founder and Chairman of The Painted Turtle. It is for all those who have supported LFTT in its fundraising efforts. I was touched that Page had gone to the trouble of sending such a personal note. Genuinely lovely people have genuinely lovely friends .. and this shows how very much our fundraising is appreciated :)
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Loafdom for the Turtle's Christmas Store is now open!!
We have a great range of new items, from jewellery (for both sexes) to credit card holders to prevent cloning and fraud, as well as our Christmas Crackers in a variety of designs and prices. All Christmas items come with a gift box .. some with a mini stocking and a selection of chocolates .. and our flat rate shipping however large your order, which applies to everything bar the crackers, is less than the cost of getting to the stores.
Don't fight your way through the Christmas shopper throngs. Buy LFTT and know you're helping make a difference to some wonderful children :) We made $900 for The Painted Turtle, the charity Meat loves and supports, last year .. As he said .. let's do even better this year :-)
http://direct.loafdomturtle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=26&zenid=m5vmcf9rq2iktnlftu52hc03l7
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Our 2013 calendar is now available for download for a $5 donation to the Painted Turtle:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/2013front.png
Printed and bound versions will be available soon.
This year we will also have a desk calendar of concert photos for $11:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/deskcalendar2013.jpg
Thanks to Vicki for the cover shot
We we are the answer for low-priced Christmas gifts. No shopping hassle, no parking problems, low shipping costs, and every gift is also a gift to some very special children .. what could be better than that? With our fixed low shipping rates ($1.10 in the UK and $3 overseas, a little more for our Christmas Crackers), using us for your gift shopping costs less than the price of gas to get to the stores. And every gift comes either as one of our mini Christmas stocking specials, or with a free gift box.
Please check us out .. and tell your friends. We started with Meat related items and still have some great gifts for Meat fans, but most of our range would appeal to anyone who'd like to buy very reasonably priced gifts which directly benefit a wonderful charity rather than some company's stockholders.
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/other-items/christmas-2013/
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Our calendars for 2013 are now on-line ..
The A4 glossy calendar, with 27 two weeks to a view pages, plus front and back cover is priced, as last year, at $20 (c £13.30) plus postage:
UK $1.65 (£1.10)
Europe $2.50
USA/Canada $3.50
Australia/NZ $4.00
The 8.5" x 4" desk calendar has 12 month to the view pages, plus front cover, and is $11 (c£7.30) plus postage as follows:
UK $1.65 (£1.10)
Europe $2.50
USA/Canada $3.50
Australia/NZ $4.00
The 5.5" X 4.25" calendar magnet is at a post inclusive price of:
UK $6
Europe $7
USA/Canada $6
Rest of the world $7.50
The large calendar is also offered in both A4 International and standard N American formats for $5.
All profits go to The Painted Turtle.
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/other-items/christmas-2013/2013-calendars/
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It's Pay Day!! Last one for Christmas shopping, and we have great gifts for anyone and everyone at $4-$12, and maximum shipping $3. Every cent we make goes direct to the charity Meat loves and supports, and is a gift to some very special and deserving children.
Please check us out and help us help the children of The Painted Turtle in Meat's name :)
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/other-items/christmas-2013/
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http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/00%20Turtle/Thankyou.png
Says it all :D
This picture says it all. We at Loafdom for the Turtle and Meat wish you all the happiest of Christmases, and thank you so much for all your support this year. Meat's more than a little magic ;) And you have helped keep the magic of The Painted Turtle going for so many wonderful children. You have helped change lives for the better, and that is the greatest gift of all.
In November and December we have raised $2,300, and The Painted Turtle add their heartfelt thanks to Meat's fans who they consider simply the best :-)
We can only echo Meat's message and say We love you, we thank you, and keep on rocking!!!
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/Christmas%202012/MerryChristmastoall.png
Our Meat Loaf guitar pick pendants (picks Meat donated himself to raise money for TPT) are perfect for those going to a show or a M&G, and come on a variety of chains/neck cords to suit anyone.
Customer feedback:
"I got my lovely Meat guitar pick pendant yesterday. I love it! I didn't realize the chain would actually be sterling silver! It's really classy, but edgy, too!"
Jennifer N Campbell Lopushok
http://loafdomturtle.net/mlcollection/
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meatloaf5
11 Jan 2013, 15:03
I`ve odered some fridge magnets ;)
Thank you .. and they're on their way!! ;)
The Flying Mouse
23 Apr 2013, 16:51
:twisted: Got my Big Momma at Cardiff.
Over the moon with it 8) :up:
:twisted: Got my Big Momma at Cardiff.
Over the moon with it 8) :up:
Glad you like it.
They're pretty cool aren't they?
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So, if anyone follows The Painted Turtle FB page, I'm sure you are following about the fires that have affected the camp. Please leave room for an extra prayer, looks like they will need extra funds this year to help them recover.
https://www.facebook.com/paintedturtlecamp?fref=ts
Tickets are now on sale for LFTT's first live fundraiser on Friday 13th September in Fresno, Ca .. a benefit concert of great rock and roll!! All the bands are appearing free, the venue are making no charge, Yevonda will be selling our jewellery, and we hope to sell all 550 tickets for entry to the show.
Whatever we raise will be matched by Newman's Own Foundation and the SeriousFun Children's Network, so please pass this on to all your friends and ask them to do the same; somewhere in those ripples there will be folks near Fresno who could get there for the concert.
Buy tickets at:
http://www.fulton55.com/event/348727-turtle-loaf-benefit-for-fresno/
And all of you who won't be able to make Fresno? How about buying a souvenir ticket together with a friendship bracelet .. $10 + 50c towards postage. $10 will go to the charity
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/ and just scroll down our main page
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/Eventpromo02_zps384e6c86.png
If you're a Tweeter, you could help us make this benefit a success :-)
Benefit rock concert in Fresno at Fulton55 on 13th September for The Painted Turtle, helping change the lives of sick kids in California.
Marks promo video, (backing track our local radio ad) is on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GkYrzBh8nY&feature=youtu.be
Thanks from us, from TPT, and from all the kids who missed camp this year and hope to get there in 2014
Received today from The Painted Turtle ..
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A big thank you to all of you who come here, view our thread, and visit our site to make a purchase or donate. This thank you is for you too .. without you it wouldn't be possible :-)
And remember .. if you can't make our benefit concert in Fresno, buying a souvenir ticket together with a friendship bracelet will help the camp re-open and put smiles on those deserving children's faces .. Just $10 + 50c towards postage, and the full $10 will go to the charity
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/ and just scroll down our main page
Yevonda
05 Sep 2013, 03:37
You hit the nail on the head Caryl, if it weren't for the great donors and supporters of LFTT non of this would be possible. You guys are all awesome and greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything you have all done and for helping spread the word about LFTT.
You guys ROCK!!! :cheer:
Tuesday Morning .. and just two more DAYS to go and it will be Friday 13 September, the date of Loafdom for the Turtle's first benefit concert at Fresno, Ca, organised single handedly by Yevonda Buchele, a Meat fan who is not in the "business", and who has secured a 550 capacity venue for nothing, three great rock bands free of charge, and arranged local media coverage. This is as far as we know the first big benefit concert pulled off by any Meat Loaf fan to raise funds for The Painted Turtle.
You can buy tickets in advance for $10 here:
http://www.fulton55.com/event/348727-turtle-loaf-benefit-for-fresno/
Or be with us in spirit by purchasing a souvenir ticket and leather friendship bracelet for $10 + 50c towards postage.
http://www.loafdomturtle.net/loafdom-direct-sales/souvenir-ticket-package/
If Meat had organised his the community would be buzzing .. but it was simply Yevonda, doing it for the charity Meat loves ;)
Well .. congratulations Yevonda. I'm proud to know you :D And I hope you sell out, and we can send TPT a BIG cheque!!
C xx
Well done Yevonda.
Thank you so much for your efforts with this event and I hope it is a roaring success.
J x
Loafdom for the Turtle's Christmas Store is now open. Last year you helped us raise $2000, and we would love to beat that this year. Shop with us and make your friends and family, and your purse smile .. but most of all each purchase brings a smile to the face of a chronically ill child when they experience the magic of The Painted Turtle :-)
http://direct.loafdomturtle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=24
A "Last at Bat" desk calendar, with previously unpublished photos, and our calendar magnet for 2014 are on sale now; our glossy 2 week to the view, and download calendar will both be on line soon.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/Xmas201303_zps3eb8314e.png
We get a lot of views on this thread. Please check our site out for your gifts this Christmas. With no overheads and a few dollars over cost added to benefit the charity, our prices are really low yet our quality excellent, and our fixed flat postage rates of 69p in the UK and $3 overseas, however much you buy, are the lowest you'll find. We have gifts from $5 (under £3.50) and a wide range of jewellery including solid silver necklaces, bangles and bracelets, fashionable pearl bracelets (glass and cultured), leather bracelets, and non-jewellery gifts like credit card cases, atomisers and finger puppets for the little ones. Every item you buy as a gift comes with a free gift box and a card so the recipient knows their gift helped a sick child.
Low prices, no fares or gas, no crowds the fight your way through, and all delivered to your door in gift packaging at low shipping costs.
We have launched a new website to raise money for The Painted Turtle .. AAbacus Jewellery, selling good quality 925 silver jewellery at low prices, none of it Meat Loaf themed .. just good classic designs.
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/CarylBurton/0%20AAbacus/FBCompLaunchRed_zpsf4527e14.png
Would you like to win this silver bracelet with functioning Tiffany Replica padlock? You can take the padlock off and wear on a chain .. so it is two pieces of jewellery in one .. and the chain bracelet is adjustable up to 7.5" .. but we can put the lock onto one up to 8.5" if you need. Value at least $23 even at our low prices!
To be in the draw, just make sure you have liked our AAbacus FB page, share this picture FROM OUR PAGE where it is pinned at the top, and post a comment.
https://www.facebook.com/aabacusjewellery
We will do the random draw on Wednesday 9 October, so make sure you are entered before noon GMT that day. Good luck :)
And while you're there, why not click on the link to our website which is now open, and have a look round :)
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