http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/melanie_testas_blog/archive/2009/10/26/i-am-actively-seeking-friends.aspxSometimes you just have to say it like it is. The statement comes out and then resonates. I spoke about this a bit in my last post, I told you of Shirley , who approached me at Open Studios and whose name tag indicated that she was from New York CityenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/melanie_testas_blog/archive/2009/10/26/i-am-actively-seeking-friends.aspx#12705Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:03:47 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:12705SomethingLisa<p>It looks like you had a great time at your retreat and with your new friend. &nbsp;It&#39;s wonderful that you can step up and make new friends by asking for them. &nbsp;Not everyone is that brave.</p> <p>I love Carol&#39;s stash of fabrics! &nbsp;So beautiful!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12705" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/melanie_testas_blog/archive/2009/10/26/i-am-actively-seeking-friends.aspx#12675Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:38 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:12675MellyT<p>Virtual friendship has sustained me through this last year! I value it a lot. Thanks for posting dipart57.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12675" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/melanie_testas_blog/archive/2009/10/26/i-am-actively-seeking-friends.aspx#12644Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:16:51 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:12644dipart57<p>Oh how I wish I was close enough geographically to be part of such a group of talented women artists! I am so thrilled to be able to join in from afar in New Zealand via the internet. Keep up the good work and the blogging so we can all be your virtual friends even if not able to be there in person!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12644" width="1" height="1">