Customers' Comments 2008
Brendan warmly welcomes comments from his customers which, with their permission, appear below.
I was over the moon to unwrap my bear on Christmas Morning. He was a surprise present, bought for me after I fell for him at the Sudeley Castle craft fair in the summer, and kept a secret for all those months! He's gorgeous - pink and purple mohair with super cool sunglasses. We have named him Marshall - because he's 'the real bear shady'. Thank you!
R. A., Bath. (December 2008)
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Just a quickie to say I received my bear about ten minutes ago and love him to bits! Thank you so much! He will have pride of place on my bed with my other fav teddy that sits there! Hope they get on OK! I will decide on a name shortly and let you know!
Miss. S. B., Newmarket, Suffolk. (December 2008)
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The two bears have arrived and are perfect. May I thank you for the courteous service and for making two custom bears that will mean so much to my wife. Your help in choosing the materials and advice was excellent and it has been a joy to find such a helpful team. Once again, many thanks.
Mr. G. R., Ruislip, Middlesex. (October 2008)
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This is to let you know that Ragamuffin did make it across the Atlantic and arrived safely in Atlantic Beach yesterday evening.
I am absolutely thrilled with him! He is everything I had hoped for and more. Rotund, quizzical and utterly lovable! I would like you to know that I have been delighted with my experience from the first moment of contact to my finished bear.
Mrs. K. G., Florida, U.S.A. (October 2008)
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The bears arrived safely on Tuesday. They are gorgeous! We are really pleased with them. I'm sure the boys will love them too! We can't wait for Christmas now. It will be a really special present for them.
Mrs. L. J., Rugby, Warwickshire. (September 2008)
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"Wibblypoo" [9 inch Buff Bear] has met my other two that sit on my dressing table ("Bart" who is pink! and the other is called "Bits & Pieces"). He sends his love and says that the silk scarf that he sits on is very luxurious and he is being fed and cared for extremely well, but most of all he is well loved and gets a stroke every night and a goodnight kiss, as do the others.
P. P., Medway, Kent. (August 2008)
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Just a quick note to thank you for .....'Mulberry'.....your bears are really wonderful, they show the love that you give them when you bring them to life. I wish you love and luck with your venture and also in your life. It was a pleasure to have met you.
D. M., Newport, South Wales. (August 2008)
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I found 'Brendan's Bears' purely by accident while surfing the internet one evening. While looking through the bear gallery I came upon the most handsome bear with such a quizzical expression on his face (a 13 inch Yellow Tufted Bear) I just had to adopt him. He arrived this morning, beautifully packaged - as I unwrapped the tissue paper there he was staring back at me with his black bead glass eyes and his questioning look! The craftsmanship and quality of my bear (now aptly named 'Mustard') are exceptional and I will certainly be recommending 'Brendan's Bears' to my family and friends. I am hoping that one day 'Mustard' can be handed down to any grandchild I might have and that he is kept in the family for future generations to love and enjoy!!
Thank you so much for your excellent service.
Mrs. F. D., Oxford.(August 2008)
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Thankyou so much for my ice blue bear. He is lovely - just what I wanted. My granddaughter, who is staying with me at the moment, keeps giving him a cuddle, as do I. We have named him 'Blue', very apt I thought considering his colour. Thank you both again for going to the trouble of sending samples too.
Mrs. E. P., Dorset. (July 2008)
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When I passed your stand at Living Crafts.....there was only one Teddy Bear for me..... I bought him, and he has settled in nicely at home with all the Teds. Which bear was it ?, the 19inch Dressed Curly Gold Bear..... He is just great and will be treasured forever, and thanks for signing his label.....I've called him Uncle Alfred (The Great). He is a really wonderful character fully dressed bear, right down to his white plimsolls.
M. F., New Barnet, Hertfordshire. (July 2008)
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My husband purchased a Ragamuffin bear for my birthday when we met Brendan & David at one of our craft fairs. As I sat at my craft stand, I was being watched studiously by Jasmine, a primrose yellow 14" bear.....I just had to take her home and considered swapping my Ragamuffin for Jasmine, but I couldn't do it. Both of my much loved, deeply gorgeous bears now take pride of place in my bedroom, where I can see and enjoy them every day. The work, attention to detail and the characters of all of Brendan's bears are truly astounding. Thank you very much indeed!
J. L., Somerset. (June 2008)
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Just to thank you so much for the beautiful bear you made for my mum's 7oth birthday - she was delighted with him and absolutely adores him! - you clever thing - you've done it again!!
Mrs. K. T., Oxford. (May 2008)
*** Just thought I would let you know that the 4" Tiny Buttercup Bear I rehomed from 'Living Crafts', who is now known as 'Cecil' after the Cecil family of Hatfield, is settling in well with his 511 friends! At the moment he is in the living room with the 'older' bears who are somewhat quieter and better behaved than the general hug ! Keep up the good work - I like the website.
K. J., New Barnet, Hertfordshire. (May 2008)
I'm not normally a bear person but whilst looking through your site for a present for someone else I stumbled across the Very Hairy Bear. I fell in love with him from his photograph. In the "fur" he's even more delightful. Small but handsome. With thanks for your prompt service and attention to detail.
Mrs. J. H., Oxford. (January 2008)