tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70692455640511737862024-03-13T12:12:47.409-07:00Aardvark SilverA place to source and learn about Silver and Gems and wonderful hand crafted jewelryAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-35281469237601131822011-05-14T07:16:00.000-07:002011-05-14T07:16:14.157-07:00Thank YouIt has been several months now since I wrote here.A quick update is in order.<br />
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I went back to Germany over Xmas and New Year because my head was no better.I had several tests and lots of talking with Drs and came home with Xrays, MRI films and CT scans.I was told to go home and rest.<br />
Ok so I got back to Thailand early Feb and decided to "suck it up" as the saying goes and get on with life.Apparently all was normal now in my body as some of the "best" Drs in the world had told me so.<br />
I went back to work as best I could and have been struggling with teaching and trying to keep up with it all as the pain did not improve.In fact it was getting worse.<br />
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So what to do next? I went to have acupuncture to see if that would help to reduce pain levels.Well it worked to reduce the pain a little for about 1/2 a day after treatment but as my Dr was only available one day a week this was kind of not suitable.He asked me to bring in my films so he could take a look at what was shown there.<br />
Well I sat in his chair and he looked and looked again and then asked me what was clearly (for me anyway) a bombshell question. His words were " they said these were normal scans?"<br />
As I nodded he started to point out different places that were not normal on the pictures.<br />
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From there I was referred to see a Neurospecialist at another hospital who has referred me for more MRI films and tests including another Lumbar puncture (Spinal Tap) and a set of blood work which includes Tumour markers.<br />
I saw a second Dr for another opinion and got the same sort of referrals and so went to see a third Dr who also concurred with the other two.None of these Drs knows the others and so it was interesting that they all came up with the same ideas based on the "normal" scans I had been sent home with.<br />
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I have had some blood tests done and am awaiting results.I see a new Neurospecialist in 25th May and go from there.<br />
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As a result of being unable to keep up with everything I am closing Aardvark Silver.The web page is already closed and the Artfire stores have been downgraded to Basic and I am not listing anything new there.<br />
I have a partner here who will look after any customers who wish to still purchase silver or other items and you can contact him via the email address aardvarksilver@yahoo.com. He will then be in touch and let you know where you can still get products.<br />
If you want to keep in touch by email please use the same address and I will do my best to get back to you.I spend a lot of my days sleeping and then trying to get to class so I can at least keep a roof over my head.<br />
It has started as an interesting year and looks set to become even more so.<br />
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I want to Thank everyone.Aardvark Silver was my whole life for a long time and it is kind of sad to see it go.I will miss you all in so many many ways and I really do appreciate the Love,Care and Support that has been shown.I hope you feel I have returned it as that was my intention.<br />
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And so this is my last post.<br />
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Thank you again<br />
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Light and Love to all<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POUPsgCM4aA/Tc6OdrwQOqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/cwfid_-rhHg/s1600/Ebay+again+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POUPsgCM4aA/Tc6OdrwQOqI/AAAAAAAAAWg/cwfid_-rhHg/s320/Ebay+again+056.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-36425600160775372422010-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:002010-12-14T22:00:41.432-08:00Thank you<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TQhZFj216lI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/87HwXCKV8TE/s1600/IMG_7235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TQhZFj216lI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/87HwXCKV8TE/s320/IMG_7235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Ok I know it seems I have been slack and I guess I could have tried a little harder to update my blog but in the last three weeks I have struggled just to do daily living stuff and to keep my head above the proverbial water.<br />
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Today I make an effort so that I can give away the lovely Labordorite set.The other two give aways are also here as well.Thank you all for your patience.<br />
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So the Torque necklace and the wire wrapped Turquoise went to Miss Barb in the US.She already has it and I hope she likes it but havent heard back yet.<br />
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The Coral set is going to Miss Piglet.I hope you like it and I hope you enjoy wearing it.It should get there for the festive season if I hurry and get it away today<br />
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The Laboradite set will go to Miss I in PA. I will need you to email me with your shipping details so I can get it off to you.I hope you love it as much as I have enjoyed being a part of it as well.<br />
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The silver is still on sale in the <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/">web page</a> at 50% off until 22nd Dec.I am having to have that date as my last date for orders so I can get them shipped.I am taking a break for I dont know how long so please hurry in and get supplies.As these prices are mostly less than cost you get a bargain and I get to share Xmas good will with you all. Coupon code is 50%off to be used at checkout and most items will not be restocked as we are looking at new products.<br />
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The sale will continue until New Years Eve in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">AardvarkEurope Arfire</a> store so if you miss out off the web site you might find something else there.50% off will not EVER be offered again. Marjorie has a 20% off on her stones right now as well.<br />
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So on that note I am off to pack up these lovelies.<br />
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Thank you all for your support this year.I could not have done it without you.Please keep in touch via email aardvarksilver@yahoo.com<br />
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Light and Love to all<br />
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TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-46801169994221327852010-11-04T02:51:00.000-07:002010-11-22T07:06:22.301-08:00Winner Time and Merry Xmas,well a little Early<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ5_HipQvI/AAAAAAAAAWE/50w9YYVEgd0/s1600/B46b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ5_HipQvI/AAAAAAAAAWE/50w9YYVEgd0/s320/B46b.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Red Coral with Sterling and Fine Silver Bracelet</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ6FTcQzII/AAAAAAAAAWI/kMn_D_FN0LU/s1600/E48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ6FTcQzII/AAAAAAAAAWI/kMn_D_FN0LU/s320/E48.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Red Coral with Fine and Sterling Silver earrings</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ6H2HrYLI/AAAAAAAAAWM/BGaj6Zj-q14/s1600/N41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TNJ6H2HrYLI/AAAAAAAAAWM/BGaj6Zj-q14/s320/N41.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Coral with Fine and Sterling Silver Necklace</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Merry Xmas, Merry Xmas, Merry Xmas.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh too soon? I know we only have 50 days until Xmas and so this give away will come wrapped ready to gift to you or to someone you love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> How to Enter?</b></div><ol><li>Post a link to any of our web pages or to the blog.These are listed at the end of this post.</li>
<li>Email me with the link to <a href="mailto:aardvarksilver@yahoo.com">aardvarksilver@yahoo.com</a> so I know you have entered.</li>
<li>If you havent already friended the Aardvark Silver children details are below and these are also ways you can enter. </li>
</ol>This draw will run until 22nd Nov 2010 so there is plenty of time to enter.Make sure you check out and add yourself to the other draws as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> is a joint venture with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MixesJewelry?v=wall">Marjorie Ixes</a> A most amazing lady who has such lovely gems and jewelery.All items from her Artfire store <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> will be shipped from The Netherlands.<br />
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Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page or at the <a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a> web page.<br />
For news letter subscribers in the web pages we have sent out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. Look for our next letter as there will be more great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.Some items are below cost so hurry in as it will be first in first served.This will go out in the next few days and has new specials just for subscribers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Today's Winner</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The earring package that was given away on Tuesday goes to Drum Roll please.........</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lovely Miss Beth Martin.Can you please send me your shipping address to email <a href="mailto:aardvarksilver@yahoo.com">aardvarksilver@yahoo.com </a> </span><b><br />
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We thank you all for your interest and look forward to you playing soon. <br />
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Light and Love to all<br />
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Tanya and Marjorie<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf">Aardvark Silver</a> fan page<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">Aardvark Gems Europe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page<br />
<a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a> web page. <br />
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</div>Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-80389508856096762782010-11-02T02:30:00.000-07:002010-11-22T07:07:08.501-08:00HandKase Mit Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-OYvQSkyI/AAAAAAAAAV4/C086p-IOBNs/s1600/IMG_7158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-OYvQSkyI/AAAAAAAAAV4/C086p-IOBNs/s320/IMG_7158.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The first give away game we were playing was to correctly identify this dish.LOL It is Handkase mit Musik.This dish is traditionally eaten in the Palantine area of Germany and it is really a delicacy that requires some getting used to.Let me explain..... it is cheese that smells like socks that have been worn in wet gym shoes and then stored in a locker for another three months.Add to that raw onions, caraway seeds and brown vinegar and hey presto you have a dish that will produce music from your body about 12 hours later LOL. It is eaten with Rye bread usually and if you have a partner make sure they can stand the smell because the cheese smell lingers for days.Check out the Wikipedia link if you want to know more <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handk%C3%A4se">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handk%C3%A4se</a><br />
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Well I have been through all the emails and the only people who know what it is are not playing.So how do I give the lovely Pearls set away?<br />
Randomly chosen was Miss PaulaNC.......Can you please email me with a shipping address so I can get this away to you? Congratulations Miss Paula.<br />
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So I have a new give away.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-O2YqHIOI/AAAAAAAAAV8/cethfmY1lOg/s1600/S313a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-O2YqHIOI/AAAAAAAAAV8/cethfmY1lOg/s320/S313a.jpg" width="304" /></a></div>Fine Silver Torque which is a solid piece of silver.It has a slight hammered texture and can be worn naked just as it is.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-PcvU_b6I/AAAAAAAAAWA/NXwa6bturIs/s1600/Picture+577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TM-PcvU_b6I/AAAAAAAAAWA/NXwa6bturIs/s320/Picture+577.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will include the lovely wrapped Blue Howlite Pendant in this photo so you have something to hang on the swirl if you want to dress it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>How to Enter??????</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Same way as before.</div><ol><li>Post a link to any of our web pages or to the blog.These are listed at the end of this post.</li>
<li>Email me with the link to <a href="mailto:aardvarksilver@yahoo.com">aardvarksilver@yahoo.com</a> so I know you have entered.</li>
<li>If you havent already Friended the Aardvark Silver children details are below and these are also ways you can enter. </li>
</ol><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> is a joint venture with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MixesJewelry?v=wall">Marjorie Ixes</a> A most amazing lady who has such lovely gems and jewelery.All items from her Artfire store <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> will be shipped from The Netherlands.<br />
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Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page or at the <a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a> web page.<br />
For news letter subscribers in the web pages we have sent out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. Look for our next letter as there will be more great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.Some items are below cost so hurry in as it will be first in first served.This will go out in the next few days and has new specials just for subscribers.<br />
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This give away will run until Monday 8th Nov 2010.As that is a pretty special day for me there will be an extra special bonus for the winner.<br />
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Thank you for playing.I also know I have one other give away due to finish today too and I will find the winner and announce that later today.<br />
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We are looking forward to hearing from many of you.<br />
Light and Love to all<br />
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Tanya and Marjorie<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf">Aardvark Silver</a> fan page<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">Aardvark Gems Europe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page<br />
<a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a> web page.Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-11070580039107297332010-10-28T23:00:00.000-07:002010-11-22T07:08:08.009-08:00Here We go again.........Today I have a very special give away for a very special reason.<br />
I want to introduce you to some very special children that came into being while I was in Europe.<br />
First let me show you a little of what is on offer.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpYq5_7HKI/AAAAAAAAAVk/2SfOcRG1kSA/s1600/IMG_7228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpYq5_7HKI/AAAAAAAAAVk/2SfOcRG1kSA/s320/IMG_7228.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Laboradite and Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) with Sterling Silver bracelet.</b><br />
This set that I am putting up for give away has been about 15 months in the making.I finally was able to complete it just the day before yesterday.It has been on hold because my head basically said "no more creating". Well I have finally over ridden that command and so here is the end result.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpYz_NRnZI/AAAAAAAAAVo/k3AneKq-9F0/s1600/IMG_7233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpYz_NRnZI/AAAAAAAAAVo/k3AneKq-9F0/s320/IMG_7233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Laboradite and Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) with Sterling Silver Earrings</b><br />
Each stone i<b>s </b>individually wrapped onto the custom made chain.The earrings are set on lever back hooks so they will stay securely where they are put in your ears.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpY7OHsAQI/AAAAAAAAAVs/IfkyVPlLmQE/s1600/IMG_7235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpY7OHsAQI/AAAAAAAAAVs/IfkyVPlLmQE/s320/IMG_7235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The focal pendant features an amazing Laboradite cab that has been faceted to catch the light and has loads of flash and colour play.The upper stone is a Topaz that gently compliments the colours in the Laboradite.All set in a Sterling Silver bezel.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpY-ser3tI/AAAAAAAAAVw/VamwmCfBUHU/s1600/IMG_7239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpY-ser3tI/AAAAAAAAAVw/VamwmCfBUHU/s320/IMG_7239.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><b>Laboradite and Prasiolite (Green Amethyst) with Sterling Silver Necklace</b><br />
The AAA grade Briolettes of faceted Laboradite and smooth polished Prasiolite move with you.They are securely wrapped directly onto the chain with Sterling Silver pins.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpZNrwqsMI/AAAAAAAAAV0/e5-LcwszlrQ/s1600/IMG_7236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMpZNrwqsMI/AAAAAAAAAV0/e5-LcwszlrQ/s320/IMG_7236.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A little more detail to show you.<br />
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This set would retail of about $1500 so it a prize worth winning.<br />
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<b>How to Enter</b><br />
<b>1</b>. Become friends with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/aardvarksilvereu">AardvarkSilver Europe</a><br />
<b>2</b>. Become friends with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">AardvarkGems Europe</a><br />
<b>3.</b> Post a link to any of the following stores:<br />
<a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/">Aardvark Silver</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a><br />
And then send me an email at <a href="mailto:aardvarksilver@yahoo.com">aardvarksilver@yahoo.com</a> to say you did.<br />
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If you are already friends with the pages mentioned then you can LIKE the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf">Aardvark Silver </a>fan page and still send out links to the stores.Already LIKE all the pages and want to get more entries? Post links and let me know by email <a href="mailto:aardvarksilver@yahoo.com">aardvarksilver@yahoo.com</a> or make a purchase from the stores.<br />
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Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Artfire Aardvark Gems Europe</a> store, in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page or at the <a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">Fusion Muse</a> web page.<br />
For news letter subscribers in the web pages we have sent out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. Look for our next letter as there will be more great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.Some items are below cost so hurry in as it will be first in first served.<br />
If you have not signed up then it may be a great time to do so as I will have to increase silver prices to meet the increased market price very soon.In fact I have begun to adjust pricing in my files but wont upload it to the various different selling sites I have until the end of October so that you can all benefit from the lower prices.Newsletter subscribers will get additional discounts and coupon codes to use that wont be available to the general public.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aardvark-Silver/216451340044?ref=mf#%21/profile.php?id=100001456911393">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> is a joint venture with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MixesJewelry?v=wall">Marjorie Ixes</a> A most amazing lady who has such lovely gems and jewelery.All items from her Artfire store <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU">Aardvark Gems Europe</a> will be shipped from The Netherlands.<br />
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And so now you have a little more idea why this is so special.<br />
We are celebrating and want you to share.<br />
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Looking forward to sending this out to a new home.This Give away runs until Dec 15th 2010 and will be sent gift boxed ready to gift to yourself or someone you love.<br />
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Come and join in the fun.<br />
Light and Love to all<br />
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Tanya and Marjorie.Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-52664114084614643872010-10-24T23:37:00.000-07:002010-10-24T23:39:54.868-07:00And so we Keep on Giving AwayTodays give away......<br />
Well I figured it was time to look in the cupboard again and see what was there.<br />
How about a bundle of earrings today? To keep or to give as gifts.<br />
So the earring pics below are in the bundle I am giving away today.All handmade with Sterling components and shell,gemstone or pearls.Lovely little bundle.One set doesnt match your wardrobe??? Well gift them on.Xmas is coming after all.<br />
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How to enter?<br />
Same as the last few days.<br />
All you need to do is post a link to this blog, The <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark<br />
</a>store or to the <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/">Aardvark Silver</a> web page and let me know where you set the link. You can either post it here in comments or send me an email to aardvarksilver@yahoo.com and I will enter you into the draw.<br />
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Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store or in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page. For news letter subscribers in the web page we are about to send out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. There will be great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.If you have not signed up then it may be a great time to do so as I will have to increase silver prices to meet the increased market price very soon.In fact I have begun to adjust pricing in my files but wont upload it to the various different selling sites I have until the end of October so that you can all benefit from the lower prices.<br />
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I also need to let you all know we are running some great BELOW cost specials in the web page <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/">Aardvark Silver</a>.It is time to give you guys the gifts so you can share them as well so I am keeping the silver prices the same until 1st Nov even though the price of silver has increased by about 60% in the last year.A HUGE jump and it is set to increase even more.So if you need supplies then now is the best time to buy before prices incease.Email me aardvarksilver@yahoo.com if you are interested in a wholesale discount.<br />
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This giveaway closes Midnight Bangkok time 2 Nov 2010<br />
And if you havent entered the giveaways from previous days there is still time.<br />
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Thanks for joining in my fun giving away bits.<br />
I look forward to giving away more pieces.<br />
Light and Love to all<br />
Tanya<br />
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I am so excited that you all want to play.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMQQyNVocnI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ponTxrAHwqI/s1600/B59.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531564697077707378" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMQQyNVocnI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ponTxrAHwqI/s400/B59.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 302px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
I have picked out this lovely bracelet with a Huge Citrine focal, Carnelain,Smoky Quartz and Onyx for the give away today.<br />
This one runs until 1st Nov and as we will be giving away many bits I do encourage you to enter as often as you like.These give away pieces will make great gifts either for you or someone else that is special in your life and they can be sent gift wrapped and ready to give.<br />
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To go in the draw for this one all you need to do is post a link to this blog, The <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark<br />
</a>store or to the <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/">Aardvark Silver</a> web page and let me know where you set the link. You can either post it here in comments or send me an email to aardvarksilver@yahoo.com and I will enter you into the draw.<br />
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Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store or in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page. For news letter subscribers in the web page we are about to send out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. There will be great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.If you have not signed up then it may be a great time to do so as I will have to increase silver prices to meet the increased market price very soon.In fact I have begun to adjust pricing in my files but wont upload it to the various different selling sites I have until the end of October so that you can all benefit from the lower prices.<br />
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I am going to keep giving away items until my cupboard is bare.Please help me get them to new homes where they can be loved and shown off in the world.<br />
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Light and Love to all<br />
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TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-33603250837759859972010-10-22T21:10:00.000-07:002010-10-22T21:58:18.373-07:00Lets get this Party Started!!!!!!If you have been reading my previous posts you would be aware that I have recently come back from 3 1/2 months in Europe where I spent time in Germany to have my head condition treated.Intracranial Hypertension is not a trendy disorder.It doesnt get publicity like other diseases and many times the people who suffer from it are just medicated with antidepressants and told to live with the headache as it is all just in your neurotic imagination.<br />Well after two more lots of surgery and now having Lumboperitoneal shunt and a very fancy valve implanted I am back in Bangkok trying to pick up the pieces of my life again.<br /><br />Was my trip a success???? In terms of my treatment it was not.I am having to go back for follow up as the headaches still continue and the pressure is still increased inspite of the lovely mechanisms I have implanted in my body.<br />Are there any answers? So far there are none and so I am setting up to spend another couple of months trying to find out what the underlying cause is so that I can clear up the symptoms.In the meantime I am working on how I can look after my friends and customers better.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The party????</span><br />Well I want to give a lot of bits away before I head off and I am wanting to get you all involved.To celebrate and to share.<br /><br />I was so so lucky have had great friends to stay with in Germany and one of the things we did was explore a little and see bits of cultural stuff together.As a result I was not just a tourist but got to see real life.One of the parts that I loved the most was trying new foods that I haven't had or seen before.And so we come to the first part of this give away competition.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJjG6GvOCI/AAAAAAAAAT8/A5vvgyqm0mo/s1600/IMG_7158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJjG6GvOCI/AAAAAAAAAT8/A5vvgyqm0mo/s400/IMG_7158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531092262692272162" border="0" /></a><br />This little dish is a traditional dish that is eaten in the local area where I was staying. The first part of the entry is to guess what this is. Yep that is going to be fun.<br />The prize for your participation is in the following few pics.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJinMHxDWI/AAAAAAAAATs/3r_vb2PUKZQ/s1600/B49.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJinMHxDWI/AAAAAAAAATs/3r_vb2PUKZQ/s400/B49.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531091717772610914" border="0" /></a>Clasp on the bracelet.Two strands of dark grey pearls with Fine and Sterling silver components.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJimv0MYaI/AAAAAAAAATk/7gENE-6w3Ko/s1600/E54.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJimv0MYaI/AAAAAAAAATk/7gENE-6w3Ko/s400/E54.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531091710174323106" border="0" /></a> Such cute little flower earrings with pearls matching the bracelet and necklace<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJimf9_awI/AAAAAAAAATc/I-gclztwc9I/s1600/N44.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TMJimf9_awI/AAAAAAAAATc/I-gclztwc9I/s400/N44.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531091705920449282" border="0" /></a>And the necklace. It is 19" of Dark Grey Freshwater Pearls with a Fine Silver clasp that is worn as a feature. The pearls can be worn as three strands sitting side by side or wound up in a twist depending on your mood<br /><br />This set retails for $179.<br /><br />So the way to enter is this<br />1. Make a guess at what the lovely dish is in the picture posted.<br />2. Post a link to this <a href="http://aardvarksilver.blogspot.com/">blog</a> or to the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page.<br />3.Send me an email (aardvarksilver@yahoo.com is the email address) with your answer and the link where you posted.<br /><br />Bonus entries will be awarded for every $10 you spend in the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark">Artfire Aardvark</a> store or in the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aardvarksilver.com">Aardvark Silver</a> web page. For news letter subscribers in the web page we are about to send out our first news letter with some really great Pre Xmas specials to get you on track for your Xmas production. There will be great discounts and as silver has increased in price so much in the last months you will get even better prices than usual.If you have not signed up then it may be a great time to do so as I will have to increase silver prices to meet the increased market price very soon.In fact I have begun to adjust pricing in my files but wont upload it to the various different selling sites I have until the end of October so that you can all benefit from the lower prices.<br /><br />I am going to be running a new give away often so keep an eye out.The more you enter the more likely you are to pick up the prize. This give away closes Oct 31st at Midnight Bangkok time.<br /><br />I am looking forward to hearing from many of you.<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-20358642381888002912010-09-28T02:34:00.001-07:002010-09-28T03:24:32.851-07:00Celebrating againI came to visit with the lovely Miss M and the object of the visit this time was to donate my hair.<br />Hair Wishes <a href="http://www.haarwensen.nl">www.haarwensen.nl</a> is a group who make wigs for kids who have lost their hair due to illness. It is one of the ways I can show a little bit of love and care for others.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3B_T-AMI/AAAAAAAAAS0/10xVoDMi4PQ/s1600/befor_HC.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3B_T-AMI/AAAAAAAAAS0/10xVoDMi4PQ/s400/befor_HC.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521895862935879874" border="0" /></a>Before. Miss M and I were sharing a cup of tea before the trip to the Hairdressers.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3B3FosRI/AAAAAAAAAS8/T9Kxu-lL0co/s1600/at_HC.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3B3FosRI/AAAAAAAAAS8/T9Kxu-lL0co/s400/at_HC.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521895860728279314" border="0" /></a>Both of us sitting and ready.....Set.....Gone<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3jdTervI/AAAAAAAAATM/mncHUQc4luE/s1600/after_HC.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TKG3jdTervI/AAAAAAAAATM/mncHUQc4luE/s400/after_HC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521896437922574066" border="0" /></a>After.It makes such a huge difference to the overall look.<br /></div><br />We are celebrating for the shildren this time.The last time we had a small celebration it was for a pain free day.Well that was all too short and I am back to square one as far as the headache goes.This has come as a very very rude shock and is not the news I wished to share.<br />So lets try again.......<br />I want to sort this finally before I go home.<br />Lets have a competition<br />Any suggestions on that one?<br />Looking forward to sharing more soon<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br /><br />Tanya and Marjorie xxxxxxxxAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-9344092451121609142010-09-21T09:37:00.000-07:002010-09-26T07:23:32.198-07:00It's a small celebration.......Hi<br />Surgery was yesterday and I slept the best part of the day and all of the night.<br />I woke today with NO headache.This is a small miracle in itself and it a major reason to celebrate.And so we will.<br /><br />I had a very high tech valve implanted yesterday to control the flow of fluid in the shunt.It means now that the over drainage headache I have had for the last three weeks will settle as we get a normal flow happening.I am SOOOOOO excited.<br /><br />To say Thanks for all the well wishes seems like not enough.I really appreciate all the Love,Care and Support that has been sent my way and I feel it from you all.Each of you has your very own touch and that individual care has been so wonderful.I am truly Blessed and Thank you.<br /><br />So how would I like to celebrate?<br />I am going to create a limited edition earrings set to go out to all who purchase a piece of the auction/BIN jewelry and for all who take part in the sale we are currently running as well.<br />For the next week (from this post today) anyone who makes a purchase of any sort will have a signature pair of earrings included in their parcel as a gift from me.A way for me to say Thank you and for you to join an exclusive group.<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued support.Please dont forget that Xmas is not far off and these items will make lovely gifts for you or someone you love.<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br /><br />Tanya and Marjorie<br /><br />xxxxxxAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-47342333556013364012010-09-13T10:11:00.000-07:002010-09-26T07:16:49.577-07:00Back to Hospital & Auctions<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bids can be made by email: aardvarkgemseu@gmail.com, or in a Private Message on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MixesJewelry</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">.</span> <div style="text-align: left;font-family:verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Auctions will Run for 5 days, </span>Shipping will be $1.50 Worldwide (no matter how many items). Any Q's? Please Ask. Want Bigger pics? Just contact me. =) I tried to get the Pics and Color as Real as Possible, though Differences may Occur depending on Settings and Screens.<br /></div>************************<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJXZ8hSx4qI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fvlCnuC63x4/s1600/Armband+Rookkwarts,+Agaat,+Carneool,+Bead.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJXZ8hSx4qI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fvlCnuC63x4/s400/Armband+Rookkwarts,+Agaat,+Carneool,+Bead.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518556552164926114" border="0" /></a>Item number <span style="font-weight: bold;">AVS-BAT</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Size: 16.5 + 2cm = 6.5 + 0.8", measured inside.<br />Happy Bracelet with Agates, Smokey Quartz, Carnelian, Magnesite Turquoise, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystals and Silver<br />SOLD, Thank you!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><br />************************<br /><br /></div><a style="font-family: verdana;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJIpXKSv_1I/AAAAAAAAAQE/8Z3m7aGlSy8/s1600/Armband+Tijgerijzer+1a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJIpXKSv_1I/AAAAAAAAAQE/8Z3m7aGlSy8/s400/Armband+Tijgerijzer+1a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517517971359006546" border="0" /></a><br /><div face="verdana" style="text-align: center;">Item number <span style="font-weight: bold;">AVS-BTH</span> - Size: 18.5 + 3cm = 7.3" + 1.2".<br />Lovely Tiger's Eye/Iron and Hematite Bracelet, .925 Sterling Silver.<br />SOLD! Thank you! =D)<br /></div><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJIpev3Oa8I/AAAAAAAAAQM/KTFQdC6FrBc/s1600/Oorbellen+Hematiet+Aventurijn+Tassel+1a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJIpev3Oa8I/AAAAAAAAAQM/KTFQdC6FrBc/s400/Oorbellen+Hematiet+Aventurijn+Tassel+1a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517518101703191490" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;"><span>Item number <span style="font-weight: bold;">AVS-EGT</span> - Size: 76mm = 3" including ear wire.</span><span><br /></span>Stunning green Garnet earrings with .999 Thai Silver<span> ear wires and Tassels.</span><span><br />SOLD, Thank you!</span><br /><br />*******************<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJB1MoboGhI/AAAAAAAAAPc/aNt_Osb2z64/s1600/Armband+Bead+Agaat+Zilver.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TJB1MoboGhI/AAAAAAAAAPc/aNt_Osb2z64/s400/Armband+Bead+Agaat+Zilver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517038403401030162" border="0" /></a> Code: AVS-BCA<br />Bracelet Tibetan Dzi beads, Agate, Thai Silver. Inside opening size 7cm 6.7inch<br />SOLD! Thank you!<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanks heaps.These are a one time thing and I will not be doing this again after this lot of stock is sold.So take advanatage of the lowest prices you can while they are about.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Hi all,</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Just a quick note to say how it all is right now.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I was due back to hospital for a shunt revision on Wednesday (oh that is today....where did my day go yesterday????).This now scheduled for Monday next week.That is if the actual valve arrives.The one they are fitting is a special one made to go into an L-P shunt.The ones that they usually use are to be placed vertically and so is unsuitable for this situation.It will sit horizontally and hopefully regulate drainage just that much better than has been happening.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">To say I am anxious is an understatement.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Ok so now that I can see that light at the end of the tunnel I am now preparing to go back to Bangkok and to my regular life.It has been such a great time here that I am hoping to make it back next year after a trip to Australia for my youngest daughters wedding.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In preparation for my going home I am working on selling some of my stock.Marjorie has been a great help here as well.I could not have done this without her support. I need to sell as much of it as I am able because I really dont want to take it home.The import tax on taking my own items back is more than 30%.A nasty hit.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Todays auction pieces are here now and I was supposed to do these on Sunday.I wish my head would let me do what I need to do.Soon soon soon.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">And so on that note I will close.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Please email Miss M with your bids at these contact addresses</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Bids can be made by email: aardvarkgemseu@gmail.com, or in a Private Message on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MixesJewelry</span>.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Auctions will Run for 5 days, </span>Shipping will be $1.50 Worldwide. Any Q's? Please Ask. Want Bigger pics? Just contact me. =)<br />I tried to get the Pics and Color as Real as Possible, though Differences may Occur depending on Settings and Screens.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thank you to all and Sending Light and Love.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tanya xxxxxxxxxx</span>Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-70895533513813183692010-09-10T03:34:00.000-07:002010-09-10T03:45:33.947-07:00Update Friday, September 10th<span style="font-family: verdana;">I have talked to Tanya (Aardvark Silver) this morning. She is very Tired and in much Pain but she is Positive and Trusts her doctors. She Managed to Restore some Trust between the doctor and her and had a Good talk with him.<br /><br />She will not be going into Surgery today because they decided they needed a Special Pressure Valve for her Shunt, but that had to be Ordered. They expect the Valve to be there on Monday or Tuesday, so Surgery will probably be Wednesday.<br /><br />To Help her Cope with the Awful Headache, they are sending her to the Pain Clinic in Hope she gets some Relieve. The doctor wants to Hold off on a Puncture, to not to Interrupt the Valve's workings when installed next week. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">After Puncture Fluids take up to 7-10 days to return to 'Normal'. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">He says over and under Pressure symptoms are alike and if Head is Bearable: please Hold on. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />Meanwhile, Staff is Wonderful to her and she actually Enjoys the Silence and Peace of being Alone (well as Alone as you get in a Hospital lol). Please send her some Love, Hugs, Light, Prayers, Energy and all I Forgot to Mention? Thanx so Much! ♥</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Also have a Look at the Aardvark Silver Jewelry Auctions Post on this Blog? Auctions run for 5 days and there's a Buy it Now price on them, for if you can't wait that Long. ;) I will be Posting new Jewelry by Tanya every Day.<br /><br />Will keep you Updated on Tanya when I have News and the Auctions. Wonderful Friday to you All! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">♥ =D)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Mx</span>Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-21203779763214932992010-09-09T07:59:00.000-07:002010-09-09T12:59:49.599-07:00Tan is Back in Hospital... Solutions tomorrow?<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Hi All! </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">No sorry, not Tanya here, but Marjorie ( from M-ixes, aka Mx). At the Moment Tanya is in the Hospital with a very Unhappy head and she will not Able to get online (much) for the coming days.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tan has a Monster of a Headache and she's getting Painkillers for that. They are holding off on the Lumbar Puncture until tomorrow. They're getting Tanya back in Theater and do some Looking at/Revising (Valve) of the Shunt. They said the Shunt Works, but the Pain level indicates it's not Working very Well. If things don't Improve after the Surgery, they will do the Lumbar Puncture. Hopefully more Concrete Answers tomorrow. I will keep you</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Posted.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Tanya asked me to Update the Blog and Organize an Auction-Sale since Funds are Low and Medical Insurance (for Europe) and Rent in Thailand still have to be Paid, so I (we) Hope you Like to Play with us. =)</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The Plan: I will post pics of Jewelry from Tan-Aardvark Silver here on the Blog for a Starting price and a Buy it Now price. I will Try to post 3 pieces every day for the coming week (don't Shoot me if I don't make the Target ;). When you see something you Like, you can place a Bid or Buy it Now. This is a little Taste of Things to Come. =)<br /></span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIk8U-M8u4I/AAAAAAAAAMc/q_UAYxU_ZNs/s1600/Aardvark+Earrings.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 116px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIk8U-M8u4I/AAAAAAAAAMc/q_UAYxU_ZNs/s400/Aardvark+Earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515005549684243330" border="0" /></a><br />Also coming on Aardvark Silver: Value Packs! In the mean time have a Look at my Aardvark Gems Europe shop on Artfire: http://www.artfire.com/users/AardvarkGemsEU. Up for Sale are several jewelry items (Pendants and Earrings) and 75% of Proceeds go to Tanya and I offer Free Worldwide Shipping on this jewelry.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Any Comments or Suggestions? Please Share: very Welcome! =)<br />Thank you for Playing with us, Keep an Eye on this Blog and have Fun with it! </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Warm greetz from The Netherlands! Mx</span></span>Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-29502876766274435122010-09-07T02:11:00.000-07:002010-09-07T02:26:01.506-07:00Hospital....Good News BUT......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIYDE9nvQ2I/AAAAAAAAAMM/XasjGpKWcK4/s1600/IMG_7117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIYDE9nvQ2I/AAAAAAAAAMM/XasjGpKWcK4/s200/IMG_7117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514098177557349218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIYDEtrkonI/AAAAAAAAAME/HnaLnFx-gSo/s1600/IMG_7115.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TIYDEtrkonI/AAAAAAAAAME/HnaLnFx-gSo/s200/IMG_7115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514098173278462578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The view from my hospital bed.Lovely surroundings and very peaceful in the grounds.Very conducive to healing.<br /><br /><br />Ok so I went and had surgery.Wasn't that a fun time?????<br />I spent 11 days in hospital and was treated very well.The nursing staff and the Drs were lovely.Mostly..... I was sent home on 27th August by a lovely Senior Consulting Specialist who's parting words were... "I know better than you do about the headache you have and so go home and wait until I want to see you again" Arrogant man.<br />Anyway the good news is that the shunt seems to be working in some way.The BUT.... is that it hasnt resolved the head problem and if anything my headaches are worse than before.I am taking pain meds that are not the best to be using and still dont get much relief.Takes the edges off and that is about it.<br />So the next step is to go back tomorrow and I am due to have the shunt revised.They will put in a valve that hopefully will control the level of drainage better than is happening currently.Then maybe I can have my head back normally and can function.It is so exciting to be so close but is still disheartening and I will do what I need to to finish this process.<br />So close so close.<br /><br />And so the next thing is to say Thank You to all.I am going to have to have a huge sale and a giveaway.We are also going to have some auctions ongoing in the next few weeks so that I can get myself back home to Bangkok and back to my regular life.It has been kind of surreal to be here.<br />I will sort the details in the next short while.I know with Xmas coming, supplies will be needed for those sales.Its great that I am able to help out there if I am allowed.<br />Ok now off to lie down again.Got to turn the pain in my head down a lot.<br />Any suggestions to help that are welcome.I am happy to at least try and see.<br />Thanks again and talk soon<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br /><br />Tanya xxxxxAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-62831519892811829752010-08-10T09:07:00.001-07:002010-08-10T09:21:33.388-07:00The Netherlands<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF5-mbw9eI/AAAAAAAAAL0/YO3Zwzj1yB8/s1600/IMG_7107.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF5-mbw9eI/AAAAAAAAAL0/YO3Zwzj1yB8/s200/IMG_7107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503814335999309282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF5-FfHERI/AAAAAAAAALs/u9IioFnLMgY/s1600/IMG_7104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF5-FfHERI/AAAAAAAAALs/u9IioFnLMgY/s200/IMG_7104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503814327154970898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF593tS57I/AAAAAAAAALk/mVYIn3LwGm8/s1600/IMG_7095.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TGF593tS57I/AAAAAAAAALk/mVYIn3LwGm8/s200/IMG_7095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503814323456370610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Traditional Flat lands and cows.Windmills and beaches. Come to rainy Netherlands.We have it all here.<br />I came here late last week to mentally prepare for next weeks operation.I know that the whole surgical thing of having a shunt put in should be something I am used to by now after having had 4 previous operations I was a lot scared so I have come to stay with my friend here.<br />Miss M is such a calming healing influence and has such love and care and I am being looked after like I could never have dreamed.Thank you Miss M.<br />It has been lovely to see rain like there is here.It is so very different to Bangkok and apart from being cold I think I like this cold summer a lot.The great company has helped.<br />The cows are awesome to watch.We took the lovely Miss Crimson (beautiful dog who is part Shepard, part something else ) out for a walk and I was like a little girl marvelling over cows and sheep.I guess the fresh air and scenery change has kind of addled my brain but then it was confused before anyway.All good.<br />So I didnt actually sit on the beach but I did get to see the North Sea and to smell the salty air.Reminded me of childhood as I grew up near some beautiful beaches in Sydney.<br />I go back to Germany late Sunday to face the next step in my journey.I am not sure I am really looking forward to it because the Drs can give no guarantees of success but I am going to do this because there are few choices right now.If it doesnt have a successful outcome I am back to Bangkok to prepare to come back to Europe next year and try again.<br />Please also note....for those of you who are after supplies.... I do have some with me and I am able to ship out easily from here.Apparently it is even faster for delivery than from Bangkok so please email me if you need a whole sale lot so I can send you a price.I really dont wnat to take anything home if I can avoid it.<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued support.I will keep you posted as I am able.<br />Light and Love to all<br />Tanya xxxxxxAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-90611020179416138272010-07-25T07:50:00.000-07:002010-07-25T08:07:55.201-07:00Germany<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQU7CNmJI/AAAAAAAAAK4/dOYuXk5AHBc/s1600/IMG_6962.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQU7CNmJI/AAAAAAAAAK4/dOYuXk5AHBc/s200/IMG_6962.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497857565487110290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQUquGIcI/AAAAAAAAAKw/My7WieVjAEc/s1600/IMG_7002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQUquGIcI/AAAAAAAAAKw/My7WieVjAEc/s200/IMG_7002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497857561107767746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQUf0IBSI/AAAAAAAAAKo/sezw_Irlnyk/s1600/IMG_6896.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQUf0IBSI/AAAAAAAAAKo/sezw_Irlnyk/s200/IMG_6896.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497857558180267298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQTqNYrVI/AAAAAAAAAKg/fjkB0_S-WSE/s1600/IMG_6930.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQTqNYrVI/AAAAAAAAAKg/fjkB0_S-WSE/s200/IMG_6930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497857543790701906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQTQVbVgI/AAAAAAAAAKY/V3ylgmP0mFE/s1600/IMG_6894.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TExQTQVbVgI/AAAAAAAAAKY/V3ylgmP0mFE/s200/IMG_6894.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497857536845108738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I made it.Yes I have been here nearly 3 weeks already and wow how time has flown.I am thinking I may need to stay a month longer.<br /><br />So what have I been doing?<br /><br />Well after sleeping off a week of jet lag and adjusting my head to new surroundings I managed to sit and make the Lovely Lady of the house a birthday present.This set is one of the first pieces I have attempted since the beginning of the year.Yes she was thrilled with it and it looks so so lovely on.<br /><br />I have been to sit in the forest, hence the tree photos and the waterfall and I have had a chance to take a short stroll in the village where I am staying.Yes people really do live in the picture postcard houses and the vines really have grapes for wine.After all this is wine country.<br />Apart from all that exciting stuff there has been the daily tasks of just plain old living and the logistics of working around four young people as well as normal daily life of a family.Very different to what I have back in Bangkok that is for sure.<br /><br />The Drs are lovely here and we have seen 4 now.Different specialists and had new opinions put forward as far as diagnosis but as yet nothing concrete as I have to have more tests in the next few weeks.I am going home well.I came here to do this and I am determined.If I cannot be made well then I will go back and do as I can.NO more after this.It is a final stop.<br /><br />I brought stock with me so if you need supplies I may be able to help there.Let me know.I will update all my sites in the next day or so.It took me until yesterday to finish the stock take with the help of my friends here both adult and child,It was a fun time.<br /><br />I am so buoyed up by all the Love Care and Support from everyone and thank you all for being there.I will make more of an effort to share this journey as it unfolds.It has been a challenge so far.<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-38293070331425436742010-07-02T06:22:00.000-07:002010-07-02T06:38:53.632-07:00Winners of the Give Aways.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TC3rzziw0YI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/APj5hOIpdFA/s1600/Aardvark+Avatar300dpi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TC3rzziw0YI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/APj5hOIpdFA/s200/Aardvark+Avatar300dpi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489302796076372354" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday I had the pleasure of contacting the lovely Linda to let her know she had been drawn as the winner of the give away for Lorraine's fundraiser.<br />Today I am about to contact the winners in the give away that was running for my stores.<br /><br />So a short drum roll please.........<br />And the lucky winners of this weeks random $20 gift vouchers are.....<br />Carrine,Kathleen,Christianne,Michelle and Janaita. I'll send you each an email to find out how you would like to spend it.<br /><br />The winner of the big $100 prize and the Malachite ring is..........<br /><br />A lovely lady called Jo. I'll email you as well.<br /><br />I am off on Monday in the early hours and will touch down in Frankfurt Germany approx 5.50pm Monday evening.I am excited to go and also at the idea that answers may be forthcoming about my head and how to fix it once and for all.<br /><br />I will still be supplying gems and some silver while I am away but stock will be limited as I cannot take it all.Way way too much LOL<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued support,Light and Love.<br /><br />Huge hugs and Love back to you all<br /><br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-50652750566708817842010-06-19T18:28:00.001-07:002010-06-19T18:56:02.220-07:00Todays Winners.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.150423829.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 648px; height: 486px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.150423829.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.103428795.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.103428795.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs634.snc3/31806_1291873058435_1278520869_30697209_3838970_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 465px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs634.snc3/31806_1291873058435_1278520869_30697209_3838970_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the day to announce the 5 winners of the random $20 gift certificates from this weeks sales. I have randomly picked from each of the stores. Aardvark on Artfire, Aardvarksilver on Etsy ,web page for Aardvarksilver and web page for FusionMuse.<br /><br />Drum roll please.......<br />Kathleen, Cleo, Linda, Jo and Marjorie.<br /><br />Ladies please contact me for your coupon code for your discount in which ever store you wish to make your next purchase.<br /><br />Thank you all for your support and for the ongoing support.<br />It is greatly appreciated.The good news is my ticket is now sorted and I fly out on 5th July and have two months in Germany to get treatment before I come back to start life again.<br /><br />I am taking my business with me and will have stock but it may be limited.Orders can still be made as I can ship from there.<br /><br />Today's Earrings photo is a donation from one of our friends to another friend. <span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" ft="{"type":"name"}"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Trinity.Designer.Jewellery">Lorraine Charmain Hickton</a></span> from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/search/?post_form_id=3939b9b89ece1310f3a65063608794f0&q=%22Trinity%20Designer%20Jewelry%22&init=quick&ref=search_loaded#%21/pages/Trinity-Designer-Jewelry/205343644064?ref=search"><span style="font-style: italic;">Trinity Jewelry Design</span></a> is raising funds to pay for her daily medication.<br />The polymer clay pendants and the amazing beaded creations she makes are vibrant and alive in color and design. Anyone who make a purchase from Lorraine before 1st July goes in the draw for the earrings pictured as well as a $100 Gift Voucher from Aardvark Silver. Its my way of helping.<br /><br />Please dont forget we are still having our own giveaway throughout our stores and this lets you get great products at the best possible prices.<br /><br />Here are the details again<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prizes</span><br />A beautiful Malachite and Sterling silver ring<br /><br />A $100 gift voucher<br /><br />5 randomly drawn $20 gift voucher prizes each week until the end of the give away.<br /><br />Lots of prizes to win.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />How to enter??????</span><br /><br />Make a purchase in any of my stores before July 1st. Every $10 you spend will give you one entry.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to buy?????</span><br /><br />Aardvark Artfire store <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark"> http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark</a><br /><br />Aardvark Silver website <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/"> http://www.aardvarksilver.com/</a><br /><br />And introducing my newest store for my jewelry Fusion Muse <a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">http://www.fusionmuse.com/</a><br /><br />The Artfire store already has 25% off all items.If you want multiples and they are not listed please email me and I may be able to add to a listing or to send you a separate invoice.<br /><br />The web page is a 25% off if you use coupon code Germany. Please register as well because that allows me to set up any standing discounts on your account for future shopping.<br /><br />The jewelry website has a 50% off using coupon code Germany until the end of the promo.<br /><br />Thanks again and if you have any questions please email me aardvarksilver@yahoo.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can.<br /><br />Light and Love to all.<br /><br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-35703154481629783662010-06-12T08:42:00.000-07:002010-06-12T09:27:02.406-07:00Today,Today and a New Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TBO1Nhi255I/AAAAAAAAAKI/gcXmVj_ySqA/s1600/R28a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 189px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TBO1Nhi255I/AAAAAAAAAKI/gcXmVj_ySqA/s200/R28a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481924415387527058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TBO1NFUCFgI/AAAAAAAAAKA/xhT03hbCENs/s1600/R28.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/TBO1NFUCFgI/AAAAAAAAAKA/xhT03hbCENs/s200/R28.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481924407809152514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi all.<br /><br />Yes I know....where have you been and all?<br />Well I have been unwell again.Yes I hear you all.It's this head of mine and it is not a happy camper.<br />So I need to get it fixed before I go blind,crazy or both.<br /><br />And the solution is not to be found in this lovely country I live in.I saw a new set of Drs for a second opinion and guess what? Another person wants to put a piece of plastic in my head. NOT in this country.LOL It was bad enough having one put into my abdomen and that not working.Heaven knows what might happen if they start messing in my brain.<br /><br />So I am off to Germany.I want to fly out 5th July at the latest.After being told yesterday that my eyesight is at risk I know I need to do this fast. I have been advised if I have a spinal tap a couple of days before I fly I am safe to go on a plane.YAY!!!! So that is all being booked as well as all the rest of the details. You know like making sure the house is secure and who will feed the dog,cat and budgie. Oh wait, I dont have that one my list. Oh, I dont have a dog,cat or budgie.That will be why.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME FOR A GIVE AWAY</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So what am I giving away????</span><br /><br />A $100 gift voucher AND<br /><br />The lovely Sterling and Malachite Ring that is a Unisex design and features a round Malachite cab.It is a larger size (U, 10 1/2 or 63 depending upon where you are) and so would be suitable for a man to wear but I also have a similar one and it is the same size and it fits perfectly on my middle finger. (Maybe a pressie for the Dad in your life with Fathers day not too far away)<br /><br />There will also be 5 randomly drawn $20 gift voucher prizes each week until the end of the give away.<br /><br />Lots of prizes to win.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />How to enter??????</span><br /><br />Make a purchase in any of my stores before July 1st. Every $10 you spend will give you one entry.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to buy?????</span><br /><br />Aardvark Artfire store <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark"> http://www.artfire.com/users/Aardvark</a><br /><br />Aardvark Silver website <a href="http://www.aardvarksilver.com/"> http://www.aardvarksilver.com/</a><br /><br />And introducing my newest store for my jewelry Fusion Muse <a href="http://www.fusionmuse.com/">http://www.fusionmuse.com/</a><br /><br />The Artfire store already has 25% off all items.If you want multiples and they are not listed please email me and I may be able to add to a listing or to send you a separate invoice.<br /><br />The web page is a 25% off if you use coupon code Germany. Please register as well because that allows me to set up any standing discounts on your account for future shopping.<br /><br />The jewelry website has a 50% off using coupon code Germany until the end of the promo.<br /><br />ALL FUNDS are going towards my flight and health care. So many many said I needed to get out of here for treatment and I agree.I just wasnt able to do this before now. Target is a minimum of $3000 to cover the flight and basic expenses.Treatment costs??? No idea.I am currently playing that by ear. I hope to take my business stuff with me so I can keep sales rolling while I am away.<br /><br />Any questions or comments you dont want to post here please email me aardvarksilver@yahoo.com<br /><br />Thank you all for your support.It is invaluable to me and I appreciate every little bit.<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br /><br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-69970028696285391262010-05-28T04:53:00.000-07:002010-05-28T05:11:50.392-07:00On Tao returning to Bangkok<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_-yrcxD87I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/NZl-XZsf09s/s1600/IMG_6081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_-yrcxD87I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/NZl-XZsf09s/s200/IMG_6081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476292131431904178" border="0" /></a>
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I was pleased to see Tanya post a selection of pics of her lovely city returning to life. One of the interesting things about photographs is that the choice of image tells us so much about what the photographer chooses to see. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Not surprisingly then, these reflect Tanya’s instinctive turn of mind. These are not photos of perspectives or vistas – these are people, “ordinary” people; those who are corpuscles in the lifeblood of the city.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Notice too, that they are all caught in the<span style=""> </span>act of inter-relating;<span style=""> </span>speaking, sharing, nurturing, supporting, negotiating; all the individual postures in life that, seen together, narrate the ballet of human existence.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">And, too, the essential restless swirl of the energy of life; channeled but never fully directed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">I wanted to offer a few thoughts of my own, and they became this little poem.
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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Peace to all, john.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:97.5pt;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png" title=""> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style="font-size:130%;">
<br /></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Return of Tao to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bangkok</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Looked at all your photos - and I saw
<br />the immense will of life to go on.
<br />After every storm, the sea returns to its' natural condition;
<br />The leviathins come and go with the aspects of the stars,
<br />While empires rise and fall in the cycles of tidal pools.
<br />Immense and microscopic at the same time;
<br />Mute while eloquent;
<br />Irrepressible and fragile;
<br />Infinitely individuated and remorselessly uniform.
<br />Eternal in its' self yet transient within our portion.
<br />The song of the day within the silence of galaxies.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-7837172318047093392010-05-22T01:23:00.000-07:002010-05-22T01:42:28.751-07:00Introducing John and Dylan Blue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eYYWtLLJI/AAAAAAAAAJA/tMShqPDYgqY/s1600/etsy123+014_edited_640x480.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eYYWtLLJI/AAAAAAAAAJA/tMShqPDYgqY/s200/etsy123+014_edited_640x480.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474011416271465618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eYYJZiQ2I/AAAAAAAAAI4/g1hvvOBY_y4/s1600/carljung+and+monica+024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eYYJZiQ2I/AAAAAAAAAI4/g1hvvOBY_y4/s200/carljung+and+monica+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474011412699431778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5_Fw18I/AAAAAAAAAIw/GkcsdRFazvU/s1600/daffodil+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5_Fw18I/AAAAAAAAAIw/GkcsdRFazvU/s200/daffodil+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474010894536071106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5jPeSYI/AAAAAAAAAIo/UkB1fLCgd0U/s1600/81107+013_edited_640x427.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5jPeSYI/AAAAAAAAAIo/UkB1fLCgd0U/s200/81107+013_edited_640x427.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474010887060605314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5BPSjuI/AAAAAAAAAIg/lXn0aacU6RQ/s1600/oldstuff+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX5BPSjuI/AAAAAAAAAIg/lXn0aacU6RQ/s200/oldstuff+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474010877933031138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX4vMQStI/AAAAAAAAAIY/VwYi8DzwsFc/s1600/woodies+004_450x600.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S_eX4vMQStI/AAAAAAAAAIY/VwYi8DzwsFc/s200/woodies+004_450x600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474010873088461522" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Examples of John's work.Various media and all beautiful in their own right.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />To my Dear Friends,<br />In my last post I mentioned John would be joining with me in making AardvarkSilver grow. I am limited here in what I am to do alone for many reasons,not least the fact that shipping times are way too long to allow for customers to plan projects right now.<br />And so I will let John speak.<br /><br /><br />Greetings, all. I am <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274516593_0">John Madsen</span>, who runs Dylan Blue. Tanya has described us as "joining forces", so I wanted to share my take on that decision and let you know how I feel about it.<br /><br /></div> <div>So that you'll understand my perspective, a bit about me. I'm 56, a granddad, and a refugee in flight from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274516593_1">Corporate America</span>. In the first 30 years of my adult life I moved around through functions such as food service manager, firefighter, computer programmer, military service, production supervisor and manager, sales and marketing, and general manager of a paper-recycling business.<br />On the side, I was always interested in art - drawing and painting, guitar and percussion, writing and theater. When our kids moved out, I had to grapple with depression which turned into a horrible emotional crash. </div> <div>However, in recovering from all of that, I've worked at developing myself as an artisan and seeker, through my jewelry and writing and painting.<br /></div> <div>Tanya and I met online not quite a year ago through a mutual friend, Meredith of CraftyGAGalCreations. Almost from day one things occurred that showed me that I could communicate with Tanya in ways that were new to my experience of what business was all about.So very very different from the regular sales world.<br /></div> <div>In the ensuing months, I've come to understand Tanya as an individual who combines a wonderful heart with an angelic spirit and a world-class mind. Needless to say, such a person is compels a huge amount of affection and respect, and it is an honor to join forces to make this grow.</div> <div>Not surprisingly, I've viewed the place Tanya has created in cyberspace as being similarly unique - a place where commerce and art and human values co-exist cheerfully and in community. How cool is that? Massive Cool. In this day and age of the almighty dollar it is refreshing to see heart in a business.<br /></div> <div>After getting over the initial shock that Tanya accepted my offer to join with her I've begun to see the possibilities and I am full of gratitude and humility for the chance to be a part of making this into an even larger community that benefits all. My place will be to facilitate the growth of Tanya's vision, and contribute my own work and art at a later time.<br /></div> <div>My first goal will be to always ensure that the enterprise continues to be suffused with Tanya-ness; that it continue to look and feel exactly as it has. Tanya has plans for growth, and I truly believe that I can assist in bringing them to be in ways that are both creative and effective. Tanya is an integral part of all that goes on and as "the Aardvark" she is there as well.<br /><br /></div> <div>So - that's my story. I look forward to working and playing and seeking and sharing with this community, and hope that you will find my efforts to be of use to you in your works and journeys.</div> <div>Peace an' love, you-all, john</div> <div> </div>Aardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-26093109202345827142010-05-15T00:15:00.000-07:002010-05-15T00:41:27.804-07:00Bangkok May 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-5QE88ln_I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/VEBqoYZAWLA/s1600/P17.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-5QE88ln_I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/VEBqoYZAWLA/s200/P17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471398643311681522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-5QEr4FF3I/AAAAAAAAAII/KoVm-zwLlvc/s1600/P15.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-5QEr4FF3I/AAAAAAAAAII/KoVm-zwLlvc/s200/P15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471398638729369458" border="0" /></a><br />The city I live in is in turmoil and is very very unsettled. Many are injured and others have died. We have had momentary lulls of quiet and almost normality followed by times of violence and tension. The fear at times is so tangible that you could almost cut it.<br /><br />There are soldiers in odd places and police all about. There are barricades and walls of tyres and bamboo poles in one of the main trading areas. The major department stores in parts of town are shut and public transport can be erratic.The buses run along strange routes to bypass all the problem areas and the trains can be closed without warning causing many to be stranded. The water ways used to get about are also shut down for an unspecified time. Last night many Thai people faced long long walks home as the train systems were closed unexpectedly and taxis were not running as usual.<br /><br />The shooting and fighting is happening not far from my little room and whilst I am safe as long as I dont venture too far out of my little street it still impacts in a huge way as the sirens are audible at all hours.<br /><br />I have been wondering what to do next. My savings were depleted by my last foray into the health system here and I am currently not able to go back to teaching whilst the students are directed elsewhere.<br /><br />So what next?????<br /><br />After much asking and much searching answers have come.<br /><br />Aardvark Silver is moving to the United States. We are merging with Dylan Blue to work together as a team whilst remaining two separate identities. The logistics of delivery and parcel handling will all be handled from the US. I am staying on in many roles I have been performing but will be still in Bangkok. John Madsen from Dylan Blue will be a great asset to the team and will provide means for Aardvark Silver to continue in a normal fashion.<br /><br />What does this mean for all of you? All the customers,supporters and friends of Aardvark Silver? Well it means you get your supplies a lot more quickly if you are US based and possibly within the same time frame or slightly faster if you are European based.<br /><br />This transition will be taking place over the next few days and hopefully by early next week all silver parcels and shipments will be from the US. As far as Aardvark on Artfire...We are changing that a little to just cater for gems,pearls (when I get them) and beads and will change logos soon.It will still be part of the Aardvark family and as we grow we will move that to the US base as well.<br />A new Artfire store will be opening in the next few days and will be AardvarkSilver on Artfire. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />As we make the transition we will be sending you updates via the fan page, newsletters from the web page and blogging more to let you know what is happening.<br /><br />We expect to have a few new promotions happening in the next few weeks that will be exciting for you as they are for us to share.<br /><br />So what to expect?? Faster delivery times,the same great service and excellent products, lots of new items as we add to the inventory and expand. Great ideas and new product lines are in the pipeline.<br />Why am I doing this? To show you that I care enough to make sure you can still get the same great products, more quickly but also at the best possible prices.<br /><br />I can hear you...Yes I can. Tanya why dont you leave????<br />Well I have no funds left and I am still not allowed to fly as my head is still having issues of its own. This new way of working will allow for business as usual,will help me to work at accumulating savings and then I can go overland to seek healthcare elsewhere.<br /><br />And so I ask you for your continued support.<br /><br />If you have any questions please dont hesitate to email me at aardvarksilver@yahoo.com I will happy to answer any and all emails.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br /><br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-19050289349201355372010-05-09T01:52:00.000-07:002010-05-09T02:01:22.077-07:00Happy Mothers Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-Z5yMxh2oI/AAAAAAAAAIA/vctz-R_u0KM/s1600/amazingpic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S-Z5yMxh2oI/AAAAAAAAAIA/vctz-R_u0KM/s200/amazingpic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469192700817431170" border="0" /></a><br />It has been a little over a week since I got home and I am now feeling more human. I still have a headache for now but am working on that. I'll keep you all updated about how it is going.<br /><br />I wanted to wish all the Mothers and Mothers to be the Bestest day.<br />It is always a moment of reflection when this day comes about.Times of great Joy and times of great sadness.<br />May you never take for granted the little things that make Mothering such a special task.<br />And for those in the middle of a mad scramble to get through a day because there is so so much to do please enjoy it as much as you can.Within the blink of an eye (or so it feels) it is all gone past and you wonder where it went.<br />And so moving forward into the next steps.<br /><br />I wish to leave you all with this. It was written by a dear friend of mine Alfred John Sole.<br /><br />"Open your mouth and spray me with Diamonds,<br />I'll open my heart and receive them all.<br />I'll cherish and make them part of my memory<br />To take out and polish whenever I please."<br /><br />Light and Love to all<br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-86322058253891073332010-04-30T06:20:00.000-07:002010-04-30T08:09:50.936-07:00I'm HOME<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S9rw0EFnIfI/AAAAAAAAAH4/BPLjDubSe_E/s1600/9th+floor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S9rw0EFnIfI/AAAAAAAAAH4/BPLjDubSe_E/s200/9th+floor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465945875008659954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S9rwzX4fQnI/AAAAAAAAAHw/4ky0n7V3knE/s1600/5th+floor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S9rwzX4fQnI/AAAAAAAAAHw/4ky0n7V3knE/s200/5th+floor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465945863142457970" border="0" /></a>First picture is 9th floor.It is the 2 bed cubicle I spent the last 21 days in.I know the cupboards to the left side of the photo very very well.I felt my way along them often.<br />They are where the linen for the ward is stored and so everytime linen was needed my bed was banged by the nurse as the cupboard was opened and closed.24 hours a day,7 days a week.I didn't get great rest.<br />The other photo is 5th floor.No Air Conditioning and very dirty.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I got home late last night after 21 days in a Thai Government Teaching Hospital.<br />Please Ladies and Gentlemen,If you EVER EVER get sick PLEASE,PLEASE go to a REAL hospital in another country.<br />I was admitted on the 9th April with the headache that has been standard since I have been being treated in this country for Intracranial hypertension.Ok all well and good.They found me a bed with some speed this time which kind of suggested I now had a history in this place and they knew that there was a problem. The neurosurgeon organised for a plain abdominal xray and arranged of a lumbar puncture to be performed later in the day.<br />So I went and had my xray and he comes back with, No puncture but we are going to give you an enema to see if that helps to reduce the intra-abdominal pressure so that your shunt can drain properly.<br />Now at this point in time I begin to protest because the previous night I had spent sitting in my bathroom with the worst case of the runs I have had in ever so long and so I KNOW I dont have a stopped up colon.<br />Ok so they do the enema and the result is more of the runs and the headache is intact.<br />NEXT>>>>>>><br />So now they give me a shot of something for pain. It seems I am able to tolerate Fentenyl as a drug for pain relief (I am allergic to most other pain medications and a few other medications as well). I spend the rest of Friday and Saturday in the disgustingly dirty 48 bed crowded ward before the young resident finally says on Sunday morning I will get you a bed on the 9th floor. Pictures attached.<br />So I move floors.<br />Monday morning comes and I am supposed to see my surgeon. It seems that at one point when I spent 2 minutes in the bathroom my Dr came to see me and then he went on holidays for the next 8 days. In fact he was on the ward when I came back from the bathroom (I saw him) and he chose to "not" see me as I went back to my bed.<br />So now I have spent nearly 4 days in hospital with NO treatment and NO investigations done.<br />AND at this point in time I havent even been told my Dr has gone away,I find this out two days later.<br />I found out because I refused to leave when my headache got so bad I couldnt see and they still hadnt done more than give me pain medication. So finally the resident neurosurgeon got permission on the telephone from my Dr,who is now on holidays, to do a lumbar puncture to check to see if the shunt that had been revised in the last surgery I had is actually working or not.<br />Wed 14th April they do the puncture to find the pressure is 30.Normal pressure is seen to be 13.Yes I have a headache and NO the revised shunt is NOT working.<br />Ok we have established now that there is a problem.<br />NEXT>>>>><br /><br />NEXT>>>>>><br /><br />NEXT>>>>><br /><br />Thats right, There is no next. I wait until late Monday 19th (7.30pm to be exact) before the Dr actually takes the time to come and visit me and confirm that yes I have a problem and yes we need to get it looked at and what will we do next.<br />Ok so he has no idea.<br />Next morning he was supposed to come back and see me.NO visit<br />Wednesday NO visit.He stopped in to see a patient in a bed in the cubicle behind me but didnt even have the curtesy to ask how I was. And all this time they are pumping me full of a highly addictive pain medication.<br />So Thursday he comes to see me and tells me they will do an MRI with Flow studies of the brain to check what is happening there.Now by now my head is hurting so much I would be happy for him to cut my head open and take my brain out. So I spend the $500 and get another MRI which once again tells me my brain is perfectly normal and is behaving perfectly normally and that there is no reason for them to cut my head open or to even put a drain in my head. OK so this is good news.<br />Friday he tells me this and also tells me he has been consulting with his neurosurgical colleagues and they say put in a V-A shunt. A shunt from the Ventricle to the Right Atrium.They very procedure he has been saying from day 1 he will not do because my ventricles are too small and the risk of collapse and malfunction is too great and the need for revision often would be high.But now this is the ONLY option and the only one he will offer.<br />So I asked him to take a look at my LP shunt one more time.Ok so I go off for a CT of my abdomen with contrast, A $450 xray that shows that the shunt tip has now migrated by 8 inches even though it was supposed to have been anchored securely and now sits under my liver instead of on the left side of my body where it had been moved to during the last surgery when he did the last revision.<br />NOW I am really scared.This piece of plastic is now travelling about unsecured inside my belly.It now can puncture something it shouldnt and possibly cause peritonitis and then menigitis as the germs travel up the tubing to the brain. Time for it to come out.<br /><br />I had the shunt removed on Tuesday 27th. I had stopped having pain injections about a week before because they were sending me crazy and I was losing all sense of reality.<br /><br />I spent 3 weeks in the hospital in a small bed with nurses who would run away from me rather than help me most times.(I think they were scared I would speak English to them). On several occasions I had to be very persistent about basic necessities such as water to bathe with as I was unable to shower for most of the time I was confined in the hospital.One time the nurse came to my two bed cubicle spoke to the other woman asking her is she needed water or would shower by herself and when the woman didnt need water the nurse looked at me and ran off with the bowl of water I needed.Later that morning the nursing staff were roundly told off by the senior sister because I had been unable to bathe and change my pajamas in time for the Drs to visit.Its was a battle I had a few more times.<br /><br />Often Thai people would walk past the open area to my cubicle and stop and stare at me like I was a circus curiosity.Like they hadnt seen a white person ever before.And passing people in the hall was very difficult because they stopped and stared and often times stood in my way so I had to go around.Very very difficult when I was relying on holding onto the wall to keep my balance and to keep upright.The nurses were too busy to assist me to walk to the bathroom 8-10 times a day and so I knew the bumps and divets on that wall intimately and so could close my eyes and know exactly where I was in relation to my bed and the bathroom at any point. I often had my eyes closed due to the pain in my head.<br /><br />Having an IV inserted was a whole other nightmare.The last ones I directed the which nurses were allowed to touch my veins and where they were even allowed to attempt. This came about after one nurse tried to insert a cannula inside my right wrist and hit a nerve that sent pain shooting into my fingers.Electricity that still shoots into my fingers when I move my hand in certain directions.I wonder how long it will be before that damage heals?<br /><br />So what have I gotten out of my experience?<br />I have had 4 surgeries. I have spent approx $4500 (conservative estimate, this was wages paid and sales after I had my heart surgery completed) and 7 weeks in and out of hospital. I have a series of xrays which may or may not be of use later due to the conditions they were taken under no matter how much I paid for them and I have 3 incision sites that are healing. The shunt that they inserted was destroyed even though I paid in excess of $450 for it because they chose to not allow me to have it even though it was my property and I paid for it.No refund on that one either. The reason was that it could be dirty and spread infection.The woman in the bed next to nme was allowed to keep her kidney stone. That couldnt even be sterlised unlike a simple piece of plastic. I wonder what was really wrong with the shunt that they wouldnt give it to me? Makes me wonder?<br />I have several damaged veins that may or may not heal to fully functionality, I have a damaged nerve in my right wrist and apparently I may have a hole in the spinal covering where the shunt had been inserted that may or may not heal by itself.<br /><br />Oh and I still have my original condition.UNCHANGED.<br /><br />So where do I go from here?<br />Right now I am home and am enjoying being in my own safe space with my own familiar things.Over the next few weeks I will work out what comes next.I have a few ideas forming but nothing concrete yet.I have to go back to work headache or no headache because I have no money now and so I will go from there.<br />Slowly but surely.<br />I want to thank you all for your Love and Care and Well Wishes.I am sure that is what has kept me alive and safe during the last few weeks.I do know without your support I would not be here as I am.<br />I am going to post more news more often.Better news and new things that are more exciting and better to read and share.<br />Thank you all<br />Light and Love<br />TanyaAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069245564051173786.post-48814411510400405032010-03-25T21:30:00.000-07:002010-03-25T22:03:10.705-07:00Finally an UPdate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w93pjaQDI/AAAAAAAAAHg/xD8uJCdZ-uY/s1600/P180310_18.08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w93pjaQDI/AAAAAAAAAHg/xD8uJCdZ-uY/s200/P180310_18.08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452801275095302194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w9xfEq5iI/AAAAAAAAAHY/z2nYr5QXOD0/s1600/P170310_21.44.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w9xfEq5iI/AAAAAAAAAHY/z2nYr5QXOD0/s200/P170310_21.44.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452801169202800162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w9JHdyqCI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/_vAWNXiEadE/s1600/P040310_20.54.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_skG6_Sdw7_8/S6w9JHdyqCI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/_vAWNXiEadE/s200/P040310_20.54.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452800475670947874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The pics with me sitting is post op second op.Oxygen and staring eyes,still so drugged from theatre.Yes I went home about an hour after this was taken.<br />The blurry pic is the ER.70 beds jammed in an open space and everyone coming and going.No screens,no privacy and noise and screams and lights and that was an experience.<br />The other pic is my 45 bed ward where I went post op the first time after the shunt was placed.Side by side crammed in and in so dirty.Heaven for bacteria.Makes me wonder why they dont have more post op infections.I was glad to go home in many ways.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After my last post so much has happened.I have not been able to do this any sooner.I apologise for that.<br /><br />5th March I had a Lumbar Peritoneal shunt put into my body.It runs from the lower spine to the front of my belly (on the inside) where it is supposed to drain. I came home after less than 24 hours and no drugs post op due to allergy and so slept a lot.No drugs anytime,I cant even have an aspirin or whatever your painkiller of choice is.<br /><br />I had two days with NO headache and it was bliss.<br />My incisions were healing nicely and all seemed well.<br /><br />Ok so on 18th March,Wednesday, I am back to the Dr. My head is set to explode again. A lumbar puncture that had me screaming in pain ( this is abnormal.Usually I dont move or make a sound.It was torture really) and the realization that the shunt is not draining.OMG what next.An overnight stay in the ER because there are no beds.<br /><br />Back to theatre Thursday morning for a shunt revision.<br />I wake and he tells me , "The shunt drains outside of your body with no problems.I put it back and now wait and see'<br />Home after 6 hours because there IS NO BED.I was put on a hospital gurney and parked in a spare room.<br /><br />Friday I dont have a headache and this is a good sign.By Saturday it is not happy again.And I cant do anymore.Yes this is the "I cannot " post for my status on Facebook.I am not able to do much on the computer for more than a few minutes at a time and so that is why I have not opened it much. It has taken me days to get this together.<br /><br />Back to the surgeon yesterday.Stitches from the second op out and he says "Ok we can move the shunt to the other side of your belly" But what will that do? No idea if it will change anything .I said No<br />Ok so we can put one in from your head. This option was tossed out at the very start BECAUSE I dont have enough room in the area he would have to put it to not cause brain damage. I told him NO WAY!!!! He agrees because he know it will cause even more issues.He suggested it because he is running out of options.<br /><br />Ok so next.........<br /><br /><br /><br />And I got "I dont know".<br /><br />Ok so this is honest.I can live with that.<br />So I tell him I want a scan of my lower spine to rule out other stuff and he agrees.<br />Yesterdays MRI is done and now I have to wait until Monday to know what is next.<br /><br />My head.Well the pressure is off a little so it is not bad ALL the time BUT now I have these lovely headaches that are like a knife in the side of my head.....A bit like someone has grabbed your eyeball and is dragging it into the back of your throat.And they hit when ever and I find myself literally on the floor.A cough, a sneeze, even to go to the bathroom brings this one on.Crawl back to bed and wait it out.<br /><br />Surgery is again on the horizon.I pray this one will be the last.I dont quite know yet what he will agree to do but I also pray that Someone upstairs guides the dear Dr to answers.They have to come soon.<br /><br />Thinking of you all often even if I dont write<br /><br />Light and Love<br />Tanya xxxxAardvark Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.com8