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[Ayla]

*sigh*
there have been a TON of things going on. It is not necessarily CT related. It all starts with personal issues, pretty much. I have had a horrific year personally, and so ACOT kind of took a back burner. That caused issues, as I needed to be here. It kind of spiraled from there, I think. My contract has a set number of hours that I needed to put in...and in the past I went WAY over, because I WANTED to....I love every girl on that team with all my my heart. When I actually only put in my contract hours, it really, honestly looked like I was slacking. I truly understood that. My lack of time here resulted in a lack of communication that I am responsible for. That caused issues.



I feel personally responsible. It was never, ever my intention to hurt ACOT or any single CT member. People that know me IRL know that, and that is my only comfort right now. I am so sick to my stomach, literally, over all of this.

While problems never, ever are the result of only one person, neither are the solutions. We are all here for you, and will be here to see ACOT regain its strength, although I didn't realize it had ever lost any of it. I am sorry for all the personal upheaval going on for the CT members, past and present, and please know that I totally respect each and everyone of you! This site has transformed my scrapping, my crafting, and has been there for me thru personal struggles and triumphs as well. I will be here for the long haul...you don't give up on family, and you all are my family!

[mgehrke]

I agree with Nancy, ACOT is my family too. I too am here for the long haul and have tons to be thankful for since joining ACOT. I love each and everyone on the boards, and hope that we can all group together and help one another get through this tough time. Everyone is so talented and I love looking at everyone's work. I may not post much in the gallery, but guess what....that is one of my New Year's Resolutions. To give love to everything in the gallery. I know how it feels to receive the love now I need to give it back

[JulesinParadise]

*sigh*
there have been a TON of things going on. It is not necessarily CT related. It all starts with personal issues, pretty much. I have had a horrific year personally, and so ACOT kind of took a back burner. That caused issues, as I needed to be here. It kind of spiraled from there, I think. My contract has a set number of hours that I needed to put in...and in the past I went WAY over, because I WANTED to....I love every girl on that team with all my my heart. When I actually only put in my contract hours, it really, honestly looked like I was slacking. I truly understood that. My lack of time here resulted in a lack of communication that I am responsible for. That caused issues.



I feel personally responsible. It was never, ever my intention to hurt ACOT or any single CT member. People that know me IRL know that, and that is my only comfort right now. I am so sick to my stomach, literally, over all of this.

While problems never, ever are the result of only one person, neither are the solutions. We are all here for you, and will be here to see ACOT regain its strength, although I didn't realize it had ever lost any of it. I am sorry for all the personal upheaval going on for the CT members, past and present, and please know that I totally respect each and everyone of you! This site has transformed my scrapping, my crafting, and has been there for me thru personal struggles and triumphs as well. I will be here for the long haul...you don't give up on family, and you all are my family!

I can not put it better than Nancy. Bravo.

[blbabe1234]

*sigh*
there have been a TON of things going on. It is not necessarily CT related. It all starts with personal issues, pretty much. I have had a horrific year personally, and so ACOT kind of took a back burner. That caused issues, as I needed to be here. It kind of spiraled from there, I think. My contract has a set number of hours that I needed to put in...and in the past I went WAY over, because I WANTED to....I love every girl on that team with all my my heart. When I actually only put in my contract hours, it really, honestly looked like I was slacking. I truly understood that. My lack of time here resulted in a lack of communication that I am responsible for. That caused issues.



I feel personally responsible. It was never, ever my intention to hurt ACOT or any single CT member. People that know me IRL know that, and that is my only comfort right now. I am so sick to my stomach, literally, over all of this.

While problems never, ever are the result of only one person, neither are the solutions. We are all here for you, and will be here to see ACOT regain its strength, although I didn't realize it had ever lost any of it. I am sorry for all the personal upheaval going on for the CT members, past and present, and please know that I totally respect each and everyone of you! This site has transformed my scrapping, my crafting, and has been there for me thru personal struggles and triumphs as well. I will be here for the long haul...you don't give up on family, and you all are my family!

I can not put it better than Nancy. Bravo.

Ditto. She said what was on my mind.

[deerewife]

First off - I'm sad to see so many leave the CT all at one time. However, we've had several leave this year that didn't say goodbye. Anytime one leaves, a hole is left to fill, but let's look to the joy of that new person!

Second - Pam, this doesn't lie on you. These are personal decisions being made and while you may feel at fault for not giving things more than you are required, I don't know that anyone else does. Life happens, don't we all wish we had an 'easy button'?

Third - let's rejoice in the wonderful talent that is staying on the CT here - we have so many talented ladies that are still here that are sharing with us all of their skills. Give them some hugs for sharing some of their lives with us.

I have nothing but respect for anyone that gives of their time and talent to others - so thank you to all of you.

[CherryTat]

Pam, you cannot blame yourself for this. Period. Like Nancy said, problems are never the result of one person. We all have real lives that take priority, simple as that. No one should have a problem with that.

Nancy, as usual, you voiced how most of us feel. And there are still very talented ladies on the CT, plus those that resigned are not going anywhere, we will still see their presence on the board and in the gallery. If the CT members are replaced we will welcome the new members with open arms, and if not, that's ok too, the other talented CT members will carry on.

ACOT rocks. I have discovered creativity that I never knew I had and will continue to learn more as time goes on. Thank you to all those that serve, or have served, on the CT. To give up your time like that to give us motivation and inspiration is truly exceptional.

[Northern Brat]

I am sad too about all the CT resignations. Most have reasons that have nothing to do with anything at ACOT, but as for the "behind the scenes" stuff, that's why we don 't know about it, cause it's "behind the scenes" I doubt that it will change the great place that ACOT is, and most people will still be around the message board.

I just want everyone to keep their chin up and focus on the positive and not the negative. I have no more information than you ladies, I am just trying to stay happy and keep everyone else that way if possible

I agree Darlene....we lost some super talent, but whatever is happening behind the scenes, is happening there and not spilling to the board...which I am happy about. A few years ago, there was alot of drama, and at times got really uncomfortable. It's really unfortunate, but like you said...let's focus on the positives here...and what a great community this place is. Of course our CT members will be missed.

[Northern Brat]

Pam, you cannot blame yourself for this. Period. Like Nancy said, problems are never the result of one person. We all have real lives that take priority, simple as that. No one should have a problem with that.

Nancy, as usual, you voiced how most of us feel. And there are still very talented ladies on the CT, plus those that resigned are not going anywhere, we will still see their presence on the board and in the gallery. If the CT members are replaced we will welcome the new members with open arms, and if not, that's ok too, the other talented CT members will carry on.

ACOT rocks. I have discovered creativity that I never knew I had and will continue to learn more as time goes on. Thank you to all those that serve, or have served, on the CT. To give up your time like that to give us motivation and inspiration is truly exceptional.

Ditto several times over. Pam...this is totally not on your shoulders. Believe that.

[koala1966]

First off - I'm sad to see so many leave the CT all at one time. However, we've had several leave this year that didn't say goodbye. Anytime one leaves, a hole is left to fill, but let's look to the joy of that new person!

Second - Pam, this doesn't lie on you. These are personal decisions being made and while you may feel at fault for not giving things more than you are required, I don't know that anyone else does. Life happens, don't we all wish we had an 'easy button'?

Third - let's rejoice in the wonderful talent that is staying on the CT here - we have so many talented ladies that are still here that are sharing with us all of their skills. Give them some hugs for sharing some of their lives with us.

I have nothing but respect for anyone that gives of their time and talent to others - so thank you to all of you.

I don't post as often as I want to these days, but I'm still here and trying to keep up with everything.

I wanted to say that there have been times when CT members leave without a word and I truly appreciate all the CT'ers who have posted farewell messages this time. I hate goodbyes, but I hate no goodbyes even more! So while I'm sad there is so much change right now (because if there's one thing I hate, it's change ), I'm glad that we can talk about it.

Pam - you are the awesomest, and I'm sorry that you have been going through so much and that you are feeling so bad about it.

I hope that the departing CT ladies stick around as "regular folk", because we love you all any way we can have you. My ACOT friends are a source of inspiration and comfort to me on the best and worst of days, and every day in between.

[jannyf]

No you are not the only one Rachel...I am too. We can be lost together

Me too.

Me three!

[jannyf]

And also let me say, that everyone here is an inspiration to me. I'm not the most creative but I enjoy learning and sharing, and I think that's what keeps me here. We learn & share with each other. We support each, give & receive advice, give love on the gallery, help each other and just have some plain ole fun! Who the heck has so much fun on message boards????


ACOT still rocks in my opinion. Happy Friday - is the tiki bar open yet????

[bellaconsmom]

I haven't posted as often, and admit sometimes just lurking because of how busy I have been. Over ther years, the CT has offered great ideas and inspiration, that I wish I had the time for. To all the CT members who have left, thank you for all the time and talent you have shared with us, and hope you continue when you can. It's sad to see so many leave at the same time.

Pam, I'm sorry you're going through a lot and feel bad.

[4peasinourpod]

I haven't posted as often, and admit sometimes just lurking because of how busy I have been. Over ther years, the CT has offered great ideas and inspiration, that I wish I had the time for. To all the CT members who have left, thank you for all the time and talent you have shared with us, and hope you continue when you can. It's sad to see so many leave at the same time.

Pam, I'm sorry you're going through a lot and feel bad.

omg, Claire!
I haven't seen you in forever

I miss you.

How are all those beautiful children of yours?

[pawprints]

Pam I am sorry you are going thru all of this. When I think of the time and effort you and all the CT members put in to making this the great scrappy community that it is, I find it overwhelming. It is an understanding with all us Cherries that family always comes first, and we can't always put in the time here that we want to. We all support each other in this regard. I totally appreciate all the work you and the CT do, and after reading what it involves I know it takes A LOT of your time. This is so much appreciated, and I also understand that sometimes it has to be put aside for family or work or other life occurrences. I LOVE this place and look forward to being here everyday. Lately time has been limited and I would love to do more scrapping, hang out here more, and leave more love in the gallery, but running back and forth and dealing with my dad being in the hospital (still), and babysitting my granddaughter take a lot of my time. For us "civilian" Cherries, cutting down on our time here is much easier than for a CT member. They still have obligations to fulfill. So as much as we hate to say "goodbye" to our wonderful CT members that are leaving, it is totally understandable that they have to do what they have to do. We love them and will miss them, and we hope to still see them around here, sharing their friendship and their beautiful work with us. And we thank them for all of their time and efforts. And Pam, thank you for all the time you put in and all of the coordinating you do. With all that you have had to deal with over the past months it couldn't have been easy. Big ((hugs)) to you sweetie.

[FairyMouseMom]

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Third - let's rejoice in the wonderful talent that is staying on the CT here - we have so many talented ladies that are still here that are sharing with us all of their skills. Give them some hugs for sharing some of their lives with us.

I have nothing but respect for anyone that gives of their time and talent to others - so thank you to all of you.

Thanks, Jenna....for pointing this out! Maybe it will give a little more time for some of you to check out the digital gallery as well.

[Northern Brat]

Thanks, Jenna....for pointing this out! Maybe it will give a little more time for some of you to check out the digital gallery as well.

Haha Egle...At this rate of CT members going, it's only be a digi gallery!!! How many paper CT's are left! LOL!

[4peasinourpod]

Pam I am sorry you are going thru all of this. When I think of the time and effort you and all the CT members put in to making this the great scrappy community that it is, I find it overwhelming. It is an understanding with all us Cherries that family always comes first, and we can't always put in the time here that we want to. We all support each other in this regard. I totally appreciate all the work you and the CT do, and after reading what it involves I know it takes A LOT of your time. This is so much appreciated, and I also understand that sometimes it has to be put aside for family or work or other life occurrences. I LOVE this place and look forward to being here everyday. Lately time has been limited and I would love to do more scrapping, hang out here more, and leave more love in the gallery, but running back and forth and dealing with my dad being in the hospital (still), and babysitting my granddaughter take a lot of my time. For us "civilian" Cherries, cutting down on our time here is much easier than for a CT member. They still have obligations to fulfill. So as much as we hate to say "goodbye" to our wonderful CT members that are leaving, it is totally understandable that they have to do what they have to do. We love them and will miss them, and we hope to still see them around here, sharing their friendship and their beautiful work with us. And we thank them for all of their time and efforts. And Pam, thank you for all the time you put in and all of the coordinating you do. With all that you have had to deal with over the past months it couldn't have been easy. Big ((hugs)) to you sweetie.

thanks. I however, am not the only person that has had personal issues. Many of the CT has had things in their lives that have been difficult. I just should have handled it better. It isn't an excuse.

[JulesinParadise]

coming on late... Pam, we all do the best we can with what is going on in our lives. you are far too hard on yourself. (why do I not have any caps?)

GROUP HUG! AND AN EXTRA ONE FOR OUR PAM

[deerewife]

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Third - let's rejoice in the wonderful talent that is staying on the CT here - we have so many talented ladies that are still here that are sharing with us all of their skills. Give them some hugs for sharing some of their lives with us.

I have nothing but respect for anyone that gives of their time and talent to others - so thank you to all of you.

Thanks, Jenna....for pointing this out! Maybe it will give a little more time for some of you to check out the digital gallery as well.

You're welcome. I could use a good kick into the gallery, heck into my scrap space! But digi just scares me, even with cookies

[FairyMouseMom]

Ha Ha, Jenna! OK, all I was suggesting was maybe to just go "look" in the gallery....and see the layouts. It is all there....for inspiration...... Don't forget...that is what we are all here to do - TO INSPIRE EACH OTHER!!!!!

Personally, I do not care for drama or stirring any pots. All that I ask everyone is to not try to make mountains out of molehills.....and....please, with anything in life....THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY!!!!!