Alternate #2 pet blog competition winner (competitions)

Hi folks.

Unfortunately, we have not heard back from our alternate Pet blog competition winner, so, alternate number 2, is,

Tina!!

Congratulations! We will have your copy of Jodi's beautiful cat book sent out to you!

The items will come from both Australia and the UK so I can't estimate arrival times. Please let me know if there is anything else we can send that will bring a wee smile.

Contact me (Alison) with your postal address and your chosen name/initials for your hand sewn 'thank you for following our blog' card.
contactalisonlouisebell@gmail.com

It's worth suggesting that if you enter one of our competitions, to check back shortly after the closing date.

If you are not sure if you'll be well enough or able to do that, when you enter, simply email me your email address or mobile number (for text message), and i'll be happy to let you know the winner when they are announced.
Alternatively, remember that you can subscribe to our blog to receive our blog posts automatically by email, by entering your email address in the gadget to the right.

May we request, that although we completely understand and respect those who wish to remain anonymous, can you please leave a way for us to identify you as the winner, such as using a pseudonym, or code. You can either enter your name/pseudonym/code by clicking the Name/url button (no url needed) or  click anonymous but simply leave your name/pseudonym/code somewhere in your comment.

Whilst I am mentioning similar things, for those of you who haven't noticed, I (Alison) personally reply to all comments made via the comment streams on our blog, apart from the competition entries as I feel this would be unfair. So if you comment anywhere, it's worth checking back if you wish to read my reply. Again if you are unsure if you would be able so revisit the blog to check, let me know when you comment and I can email or text you my reply.

My email once again for any of the above, or if any of you ever want to chat, about life with M.E., or anything but, please do not hesitate to contact me (Alison), completely in confidence.
contactalisonlouisebell@gmail.com

So, once again, congratulations Tina.

Best Wishes, Much love and Blessings

The Tinkerbelle and Hummingbird M.E. Blog x x

To all our follows of Islam (occasions)

To all our followers of Islam,

We send you our love and blessings for Eid al-Adha, estimated for Friday October 26, and for
Hajj which is expected to fall between Oct 24-29 2012.

Best Wishes, Much love and Blessings,

The Tinkerbelle and Hummingbird M.E. Blog x x

Christmas Competition 2012 (competitions)

We know how hard occasions like Christmas can be when you are even slightly ill, let alone have an illness as debilitating as M.E. can be.

So we wanted to hold an extra special competition with more goodies than usual, to show you our support and care.

We all know Christmas starts earlier and earlier each year. With adverts on television, the shops start advertising, decorating, playing music, and selling items from September sometimes. I think most people agree this is too early.

But for us, there is a very good reason to start our Christmas Competition 2012 now.

We like to give you all enough time to enter given the state of many of your health. We know how difficult it can be to do seemingly simple things like keep up to date with a blog, or even leave a comment on our easy comment stream below.

We also need time to announce the winner, and to give the winner time to contact me (Alison), especially as we have not had contact from the original Pet Blog Competition winner, nor the alternate winner. (We will announce a 3rd winner if we do not hear from the alternate winner soon, so if you entered, keep an eye out.)

Lastly, I need time to have the winners stash posted for them to receive it in time for Christmas.

So, long story short, here is our first Christmas Competition!

Up for grabs, in our extra special stash is,,,

. An Electric Aromatherapy Massager

. A hand made wheat bag to keep you warm the colder weather.

. I will copy you a number of Christmas films that I have for you to choose from. (Note if you choose ones for me to copy from actual dvds, they will have all subtitles and bonus features. Ones that I have made from tv will obviously not, but they do have all advert breaks etc removed)

. A seasonal red nose, (if you are colour/light sensitive, this would make a super gift for a child!)

. Any Chocolate that you can have, I.E. sugar free, organic etc. Just let me know your requirements. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without indulgence right?!

. I will make you Copies of any of my Christmas music collection, dependant on your tolerations.

. Womens Sox x5

. Tinkerbelle charm  (can't find any hummingbirds, sorry! )

. And as always, a personalized hand sewn 'thank you for following our blog' card.

To enter, simply leave a comment on our easy comment stream below telling us of your favourite ever, or worst ever, Christmas gift that you received.

Closing date to enter is- November 16th 2012,
and I 'aim' to announce the winner chosen completely at random on
November 21st 2012.

It's worth suggesting that if you enter one of our competitions, to check back shortly after the closing date.

If you are not sure if you'll be well enough or able to do that, when you enter, simply email me your email address or mobile number (for text message), and i'll be happy to let you know the winner when they are announced.
Alternatively, remember that you can subscribe to our blog to receive our blog posts automatically by email, by entering your email address in the gadget to the right.

May we request, that although we completely understand and respect those who wish to remain anonymous, can you please leave a way for us to identify you as the winner, such as using a pseudonym, or code. You can either enter your name/pseudonym/code by clicking the Name/url button (no url needed) or  click anonymous but simply leave your name/pseudonym/code somewhere in your comment.

Whilst I am mentioning similar things, for those of you who haven't noticed, I (Alison) personally reply to all comments made via the comment streams on our blog, apart from the competition entries as I feel this would be unfair. So if you comment anywhere, it's worth checking back if you wish to read my reply. Again if you are unsure if you would be able so revisit the blog to check, let me know when you comment and I can email or text you my reply.

My email once again for any of the above, or if any of you ever want to chat, about life with M.E., or anything but, please do not hesitate to contact me (Alison), completely in confidence.
contactalisonlouisebell@gmail.com

So, happy entering, good luck, and remember to check back to see if you have won.

Best Wishes, Much Love and Blessings,

The Tinkerbelle and Hummingbird M.E. Blog x x

Anti-bullying and Lgbt history month 2012 (occasions)

Hi again everyone.

October is both

. Anti- bullying month and

. Lgbt history month (which teaches, supports and encourages lgbt people.)

As you may have seen from our official fourth blog discussion on the subject of  Issues and Kindness
( found here  http://thetinkerbelleandhummingbirdmeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/dealing-with-other-issues-when-you-also.html   ) 
we believe passionately that every single person is beautiful and worthy.

Public occasions such as these can often seem so publicized or superficial. But beneath them is the very necessary fact that everyone needs, and deserves, to feel supported and believed in.

We support you, we believe in you.

Take these two occasions to support one another, be it with either bullying or lgbt issues in mind, or simply through love and Kindness.

We are always here for you if you want to chat, about life with M.E. or anything but.
You can email me, Alison, via contactalisonlouisebell@gmail.com

For now,
Stay you, know you, value you, love you.

Best Wishes, Much Love and Blessings,

The Tinkerbelle and Hummingbird M.E. Blog x x