Thursday, February 07, 2008 Leaving Tomorrow.. "Goodness is the only investment that never fails" -Thoreau Well, still here!!! The tornados didn't blow us away.. Just missed us... But I will say, it was a nail biting nite, Tuesday, I didn't sleep much. Was really worried about all my animals at the vet clinic. Thanks for all of you that sent e-mails to check up on us. The house I live in, is pretty new, about 5 years old.   The old house was actually picked up during a tornado and dropped into the basement.   Which is not normal, the tornado usually will take it away.   The previous owners were on the stairs when it happened, so that was too close for comfort and sold the house to us.    Last year the tornados tore thru our local towns, it was just horrible, the destruction and all the animals who were lost... I am franticly getting ready for CHA.  Will be leaving tomorrow. As much as I hate leaving the homestead, it is vital that I do so professionally. I am a homebody and wish I didn't have to leave, but the upside is I get to see all my wonderful friends who not only are my art buddies, but animal lovers!!!   Claudine and I have already been plotting out food places we want to eat at:) Thai for sure!!!  This is one of my favorite pictures I took of Claudine last year at CHA, while she was doing her demo for Ranger Ink. Her and I will get together and pick the winners from our drawing as a "Thank You" for donating during the contest!!!  I will probably get to shipping the items out when I get back home.  So please be patient and bear with us:) My schedule at CHAwill be as follows if you are there and want to stop and say HI!! I will be demoing "LuminArte's" Luscious products all day on Sunday, 2/10/08 booth #2755.   I LOVE, LOVE, their products and am so excited to be working with their product line!!! Monday 2/11/08 I will be at the F+W Publications booth at 10:30 a.m. book signing and doing a demonstration, one free book per person, with quantities limited. Tuesday 2/12/08 I will again be at the F+W Publications booth at 3:00 p.m. book signing and demostrating, one free book per person, with limited quantities.  I'll be leaving Anaheim to drive to San Diego, Tuesday nite to attend seminars at The Helen Woodward Animal Center.   This seminar will be a vital element to our growth at "A Place To Bark."   We have so very much to learn!!!   I'll be there for four days and then off to Los Angeles with Patsy, if all works out as planned. When I get home, I will start to work on finding an architect and builder:)   Will keep everyone updated thru the blog... In the meanwhile, if you use a search engine often, like Google, please take a look at Good Search, everytime you search, you can be donating to our cause, "A Place To Bark".   It costs nothing and over time, if enough people use it, we will receive money for the critters!! Gotta keep moving, not even packed yet!!  Eeekk... Why is it, nothing ever fits or looks good, when you have to go somewhere of importance??? Blessings and Light to you all!!! :: posted @ 12:15 PM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: Hello Lovie! I want to donate a set of Worry Dolls to your list of prizes :D I'll send the one that ChiChi got a hold of to you. . . lol xoxo Bella # posted by  Anonymous : February 07, 2008 3:25 PM   I haven't been able to get to your website for quite some time. stinkin dial up. As I was reading your blog, I once again got tears in my eyes. I'm so happy for you and your cause that you were able to raise such a large amount of money. Congratulations! I really wish I could help financially, but at this time in my life (going back to school, working full time, and about to be single with two kids), it is not possible. I think about you and your babies often and send out all my positive vibes to you. ONe last thing, I'm relieved to read that your home was not affected by the storm. Take care, Ashley # posted by  Anonymous : February 08, 2008 12:07 AM   Congrats again for the amazing support and incredible donations!! Good luck at your show. I don't know how you have the energy to do all that you do, but I'm sure glad you do it! # posted by  Anonymous : February 08, 2008 3:11 AM   hi bernie! i will be at CHA this year! yay! finally i can give you a big hug live and in person. i'll be there with my friend ruth rae. we'll be hanging in the f&w booth so i will look for you! xo-kelly # posted by  Kelly Snelling : February 08, 2008 1:14 PM   Hooray for Bernie! I wish I lived closer so I could help out more, but I hope you received my shipments of blankets and towels ok. My love and prayers are always with you and the little innocents whose lives you are continuously saving. Carry on!!! Nessa # posted by  Anonymous : February 11, 2008 8:29 PM   It was great chatting with you at CHA. Take care! : ) # posted by  Tracy : February 18, 2008 10:09 PM   Great Site! Thanks for all that you do! Carolyn # posted by  Carolyn : February 24, 2008 9:54 AM   Post a Comment << Home

about me Name:Bernie Berlin From:Tennessee, United States I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Faberge Style Eggs, Author of "Artist Trading Card Workshop" and am currently working on 2 new books. I run a full-time dog rescue, taking in the dogs that have been abandoned, abused or police confiscated. I quarantine, foster, retrain, transport & adopt. Cats are also welcome at my rescue. I am drawn to the unwanted, unloved and misunderstood. Hoping to educate and effect change for the animals that do not have a voice of their own. Visit my web site at www.aplacetobark.com View my complete profile SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!   what i'm doing right now follow A Place to Bark on Twitter how you can help latest videos Loading... more ways to help START USING GOOD SEARCH: A Place to Bark earns a penny every time you search the Internet using Good Search! So next time you want to search for something, click the link above! Thank you! ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Towels, blankets, toys, collars, leashes, crates, food, treats, very small baby bottles, milk replacement, bleach, 1 microscope, 1 baby scale, 1 stethoscope, muzzles, pet beds. SHIP ITEMS TO: Bernie Berlin "A Place To Bark" PO BOX 649 Portland, TN 37148 615-681-2631 Every little bit helps, it is ALL appreciated!! All donations are tax deductible. A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. All monies and items go directly to the care of the animals. Donations can also be made directly to help with medical cost for " A Place To Bark": The Critter Clinic Clinic 522 W. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1477 Saukville Veterinary Clinic 303 W. Dekora Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7000 Any U.S. Bank Location Just tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to "A Place To Bark Inc." Checks or Credit Card donations accepted Thank You! video about my rescue registered non-profit A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. products T SHIRTS AND MORE! Support rescued animals -- shop at A Place to Bark's NEW CafePress Store! ARTIST SUPPLIES Bernie has created amazing clip art sheets to use in your art and craft projects from her stash of vintage images. •collage sheet set 1 •collage sheet set 2 All proceeds go toward the care of the animals. BOOKS Bernie's NEW Book! Now available from Amazon.com! Buy any book from Amazon by clicking here and a percentage will benefit my rescued animals!! medical supplies needed DOG MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Duramune Max 5-CvK Distemper/Parvo Vaccine $94.99 • Monoject Needles 71-645 3cc RL - 22x3/4- Box/100 $12.99 • Progard KC Bordatella Vaccine $52.99 • Panacur C-dewormer $4.89 • Frontline CAT MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Eclipse 4 (Box of 25 Doses) $39.99 • Syringe with Needle 71-802 25x5/8 LL, Box/100$14.99 previous posts Angels Among Us... Chicago Snow Storm we're still winners!!! Whew!!!! WOW!!! and Ohhhh my gosh!!!! direct link to donate THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!!! Something to Smile About!!! 4 MORE DAYS!! Stay Tuned!! 9 MORE DAYS!!! KEEP SPREADING THE WORD!! 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