Melinda Kerr

Thanks Mike. ALways happy to get kisses from a handsome bloke :) Could my day get any better!

That’s wonderful news and thanks for the reality check

Thanks mel for sharing your wonderful progress

Now THAT is terrific news, Mel. Congrats to you and the people who have purchased the goodies via RB.

PS. I’m on my fifth coffee. What time is it? :)

Time for a VB Dazzler!

You just made me put some real thought into whats important, and my little sponsor child, who I dont think of often enough.
Thank you xo

That is FANTASTIC Melinda! Well done and thanks for making us stop and think once in a while.

Congrats Mel… i am so pleased that some beautiful souls will be helped by your sales… you truly are an inspiration!
Congrats mate!
xx Sam

Thanks guys. I didn’t mean to show off I just wanted to say thanks and how rapt I am. It probably seems a bit over the top but you know! Anyway, time for a bit of positive stuff.

Agreed.
Good on ya Mel! :D

PLV you’re such a top bloke!

holy crap Mel…that’s bloody awsome….i mean AWSOME!!! I’M SPEECHLESS

Thanks Jess. Some of it was the charity wanting to buy for a stall but hey…

You don’t suppose the scary people from the scary flag thread are gunna come and get me do you? Did I mention my name is really Jo O’Brien? Yeah, yeah it’s Jo O’Brien…

Bloody hell – 289 cards and a print. I’m expected Xmas cards with your pictures on them coz there must be a lot araound now. By the way – I think it’s ok to be pleased when you get something as big as this, particularly when it’s all going to such a good cause. I suppose you could have posted 289 separate journal entries with “I sold a card” and one with “I sold a print”

WOWZA. That’s brill. Sales stats to dream off. Well done Mel.

Take a bow Mel! That’s some achievement. I’m in awe.

Thanks guys. Steve I can’t believe I didn’t sieze the opportunity to do that! Maybe then I would get on the what’s hot list! Or the holy grail. The home page-with a journal entry!! Sorry, sorry but a girl can dream…can’t she? ;)

Now you’re a good christian girl, Melinda. You should know that getting a home page journal entry would just be satisfying that deadly sin of pride. Still – I sold 289 cards and a print might just make it. At least we can push you onto the what’s hot list.

Yay!

See, I totally started that ball rolling, heheh.

Yes Natalie you are the true pioneer!! Pride is a deadly sin Steve? Bugger forgot about that bit. Mate Christians have been getting a bashing here of late, just a weeny teeny home page? It’s for the cause, not me…and if you believe that…;)

Melinda you make us all proud!!!! And i am sure i can vouch in confidence for the other rb’s when saying that. A bow, a hug, a kiss and a silly dance of happiness for you.

Well done Mel.

It does take two – someone to buy and someone like yourself to brave the conditions as you have done and share the experiences of these people. It’s even more important in a world where the drink driving arrest of a celebrity gathers more mainstream press than any of the ongoing horrors in this continent.

A pat on the back to RB as well for a little product placement on the main page.

Indded John. And thanks Lisadee sounds like me after a couple of sherbets :)

That’s the best thing I’ve read on RB all day! Congratulations : )

Thanks Leeo. Man still not on the hot list. What’s a girl gotta do ;)

Wonderful achievement Melinda !!

jo i have so and will continue to enjoy your art photos etc. you are correct, i shall modify my profile, as i think many shall. i have come a very long way. lived through the nam vets friends and family killed, i have been raped 3 time in those days of late 67 died 3 times, and try to give back thrice the good instead of bad. bubble has been great for me. for it caught me of the pasion of art, not the all mighty buck. i am cancer free and going through all the aftershocks of losing teeth, litterally fell out and eysight down to below 500 percent. i forget that i am not the only one who have had so many tragedies, yet ya got me. life is good today despite me. i was for womens lib, now janets lib. things have passed since i first joined bubble. i have watched it, and agree 1500 percent. the bubble brought me through a difficult time found a place i could identify with. long and short. yes we all have our stories, i am no longer my story. awesome truth and artist you are. keep speaking up. i am actually a winner from cancer and all that falderal, so time to change my profile. yes there have been many important people who heard and helped me get going on the vista and walking up to plate. sometimes we need a little push or hard push. and i agree more than you know. promise my profile will be changed. i am a strong woman. forgot that back when i joined. getting stronger and healthier each day i step up to plate. however, i reserve the right to agree to disagree if thats ok. not on this for yes, the bubble saved my life. i was tired of being told chemo stuff normal. still am. yet i forget what the alternative could have been. so thank you jo for the wake up call. awesome woman you are. janet

Cool I’m sure Jo will be happy to hear all this…Jo??

That’s real cool Melinda!...a great outcome:-)

way to go Mel. WooHoo…!!!!!!!! Proud of you and dont you ever thing that your little journey to the middle of african jungle worth nothing. Because you have been a tireless advocate for all those souls you and I love so much. I dont want to hear any more of those “i dont know why I was there…” routine. Very….very….proud of you.

sorry typo again, RB seriously needs spell check

You mean I can’t whinge anymore Bec??

Great news Mel, well done!

Thanks Chanel, you’ve always been a brilliant supporter.

Gave me goosbumps to know that this money is actually going to do some good. I was just starting to feel angry about everything, but this just made me smile. This is great Mel.

Good on ya Chris. Yep smile.

This kind of thing really is the best thing to come out of RB.. exposure of such great artwork with all proceeds going to such a wonderful charity.. You really are helping to make a difference and inspiring the rest of us to stop and think.. a reality check for a few bublers caught up in flags and virtual argument! This is what it’s about.. Great work Mel.. keep it up!

Good on you Mel – this is such great news for those poor African people – hope you go on to generate much more income for them.

Good on ya Paul and Julie. It’s good news for all of us. It means we can all make a difference. And I reckon that’s cool.

Awesome Melinda!!! It is very touching to see this.

Thanks Derid. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Wow – well done. Almost allowed myself to get caught up in the flag debate – glad I didn’t. This is so much more positive.

Wonderful, awesome and all the other word meaning fantastic in Roget’s Thesaurus. More power to your elbow Melinda – I spent some time in The Gambia so I know where you’re coming from. Sadly, because of the selfishness of my ex-employers, all my photos of the lovely, poverty stricken, gorgeous, wonderful, smiling people I met and made friends with out there are lost for ever. I hope one day to be able to afford to go there again.
Keep up the great work Mel XXXXXXXXXXX – all these kisses and a cwtch (cuddle) from Wales

Look not having a go at ALL the people in the flag debate. Just the ones who spewed absolute poison at one another-on both sides. No excuse. Thanks for your comment Ray.

This is inspiring, uplifting and fantastic.

I’ll takes kisses from anywhere Meach! Hope you get back there one day.

Good on ya Pilgrim. You guys should be proud. And hey I’ve made the what’s hot list hee hee (she laughs with tongue firmly planted in cheek ;)

Such great news Melinda – leaves a warm feeling in my heart. :o)

Magic, Melinda….. as part of the African scene, we see and work with those who have nothing…... it makes one realise that no matter how little you’ve got, there are millions of others with far less.

Way to go Mel. That is totally awesome. I’m very very very pleased for you and I agree with every word you wrote. God, some common sense and a huge slice of perspective. The images are worthy, the cause is even more so. Good on you!

Thanks everyone. Look at me. Pathetically enjoying my 15 minutes ;) Great it’s given people a smile.

Well, you said you wanted some sales….

Me and my big fat mouth

Congatulations and well done to you. This is fantastic. the work is fantastic and the sale is staggering. Well done to you and just don’t stop now..

Wowsa!! Go Mel, love you babe!

Hee hee Craigy rock n roll!!

That’s such a great story. A good positive way to end the week. I hope the support continues. Great work! You’re a true champion!

fantastic…. – fan,bloody,tastic… well done Melinda!

Wonderful work here and great job. As one who has been to Africa I understand how touching it is to be there and our support to several orphanges helps so many but there are still so many more that are in continual need. Thank you for being a helper.

Good on ya Susan :)

Fantastic Melinda and inspiring;)

Regardless of sales and everything else…. these are truly brilliant and beautiful images.

Massive congrats, Melinda, good to see you striking a blow for the little people!

tears to my eyes.
congrats mel.

You are an inspiration Mel – not just for your amazing captures, your dedication to such a worthy cause but also for bringing us all back to reality in this virtual world!!!

Way to go hun & congrats!!!

oh wow! melinda-congratulations!

there are certainly ‘bigger’ things out there, and it’s great to see someone keep it all in perspective!

your success and the goodness that you’re passing on is really well deserved.

Love your new image-really really gorgeous and inspiring!

wow congrats Mel !!

Thanks guys. Glad you’re enjoying it. Really glad.

Melinda, your work is so wonderful and needed. Congrats on your sales and thank you for donating the proceeds.

Hey no worries. It’s easy.

Congrats Melinda your work is appreciated.
and the little guy is adorable….

I had goose bumps whilst reading. Congratulations and that new little fella is gorgeous.

Good on you Mel, the world needs many more like you, and I hope you get another nice wake up call like this real soon! Take care and keep the good work coming! Bless you!

wonderful news – so great to hear a) your work is appreciated and b) that these lovely people are going to benefit.

read it again and need another hankie.x

Wow- talk about putting things into perspective….you’re a star!

Your work is so….can’t even think of a word to describe it. Real, maybe. This is just wonderful news. You use your skill to make the world better.

Wow. Excellent pics and thoughts. And that last little guy is the best. :)

:D

you weep tears! I for you!

i think this is powerful stuff

you are amazing

your photographs brilliant

power to redbubble…...........!

Great news on the sales! I love the dialog you opened with almost as much…..LOL!!!!

Congratulations ! such heart warming work and beautiful images.

The photo you debuted above….

There is a Korean – English (Konglish) expression used often here as a short hand for “cheer up” or “come on – you can do it” or “good luck”.... it is simply “Fighting!”

As soon as I saw that final photo I thought “Fighting!” ... possibly only makes sense to those living in Korea but … well, that photo just sums up to me what they mean when they say it.

Great photos – congrats on the sales… incredibly awesome but no fluke me thinks!!

Wow congratulations Mel, you are definitely one of the best talents on here well done!!!

What a wonderful thing to have happened.

this is fantastic very touching indeed. gorgoeus images

It’s great news for Africa Melinda.
Sharon Bishop
South Africa

Just goes to show, actions speak louder than words. It’s good karma Melinda and you deserve it, as they do. Like the saying goes, even the tiniest light shines in the darkness. Thanks, and my torch is at your disposal any time.

after reading all the comments i do not know what to say anymore because i want to say it all…you are an insparation, life sometimes may look bad but it is nothing compared to what some people are going through right now. Today i was worried about a bit of money problems, but i have enough to feed the kids and well the bills i can always pay later. point is, my life is a easy compared to them. so i will stop mooning about the silly unimportant things in my little life and try to do more for those who really are in trouble.
thanks to you.
god bless you.
x danielle croft

Well deserve Mel..am glad for you!You did a wonderful work!Bless you Mel

This is so inspiring. What your doing is wonderful.. These would make great Christmas cards. You have cast a beautiful light on darkness.

I say all the time, I am blessed to have somemany wonderiful friends! With all that I too have been through, my faith amazes me! I look for the good in people, and hope can that what I contribute wil inspire others! I am greatiful there are others out there in the world, just like me! I truely want to give back to the communities I am in, and help make the world a better place to be! Art is a passion, that says something about how we are! The talent that I find here on RB, is matched by friendships I have now, from my fellow RBers! I enjoyed your expressions. Especially, the boy with his dukes up! Thanks for your passion, and helping to do your own part to help the community! Big D! aka Darrell

This news made my day. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!

Melinda, I’m giving you a heartfelt hug.
I love what you are doing, your disdain for unproductive anger, your gift of Hope.
I will be buying cards from my Favorites within the next month, and it feels so good to know the proceeds from yours will benefit the Little Ones.
Bravo!!!

Congratulations on your success. I must admit I found the free speech thread interesting but then I haven’t had the chance to visit these kids. It’s very sad. I hope you can forgive yorr fellow RBs who are clearly less brilliant than you are :-)

Congratulations! Sadly people like you are few and far between!

This has made my day too. Really happy for you.

Melly my dear, this is just freaking brilliant!
And you had me in stiches laughing. arguing about freedom of speech as if RB is the most vital instrument for world peace on earth HAHAHAHA

You know something? People give a damn. They really do. And it’s so great that there are people like you around the place that show the rest of us how to make a difference. That is a really empowering thing to do. Thank you.

Well done you. An inspiration to us all.

Wow just woke up and my 15 minutes has extended overnight. Hee hee. Guys thank you so much for your comments. Seriously I’m not the inspiration. It’s the people who are doing the hard yards in Africa who are. It’s so easy to go in and take shots and then leave. So all the wonderful love left here I send to them. Please don’t think I was having a go at the free speech argument. I just I guess wanted to have a dig at the people (and there’s only a few) in that thread who became so personal and caustic and full of crap. Only to induce pain. You’re right Jo Jo people give a damn. That’s what this whole thread says. All of you give a damn. That’s why it’s a celebration for every single person here. Cool huh?

Good stuff Melinda! It is nice to read something positive and worthwhile ~ I’m off to have a good look at your gallery now!

Mel, since joining the bubble in March, I reckon this is the best thing that’s ever happened here. Well done.

Daz.

Thanks Daz man (blush). I should point out the charity group cnecpi has bought a lot of this order at cost through me to sell at their big charity store in December. And yes I’ll be telling everyone in Sydney where it is! One I find out :)

I woke up and read this again and can’t help but have a big fat smile on my face again! woohoo!!!!!

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person! Congrats Melissa :)

Thanks Evangeline I’ll even accept being called Melissa – Melinda :)
And as for you Rebecca Zachariah-you’re brownies you gave me are giving me more than a big fat smile!!

That’s wonderful Mel … these really ARE Christmas cards!

Way to go….................

You have a wonderful way of putting things into perspective for us exceedingly lucky folks who live such pampered lives that it doesn’t take much to skew our judgment!

Fantastic work Mel!

Wow. Congratulations Melinda. People like yourself are a rarity these days…

fantastic news, Melinda!....this is wonderful.

Thanks everyone. The truth is there’s a lot of people out there helping others. I know there’s people on RB who donate their time and money to charities. Natalie Manuel supports the Gorillas and others, so it’s cool :)

congrats from me too Mel hope there are a lot more sold..I was thinking of leaving RB but this has changed my way of thinking and I thank you for that Mel

No worries Robert. We all have up and down days. Hang in there. There’s a lot more good at RB than bad.

Such an Impressive collection, there’s little wonder they’re selling like lemonade on a hot day!!

Fantastic news, Melinda. Thanks for caring.

Well done Melinda. Having looked through you’re portfolio I am hardly surprised – fabulous work. Your attitude and work humbles me.

congrats!! your work is beautiful.

wow thats awesome! Mel kind of puts everything into perspective doesn’t it – whats really important on a day to day basis. – now you’ve done it you ‘ve made me cry !

Well done Mel, thanks for caring.

Bless you…x

Of course it’s Melinda! Darnit, my brain was obviously not firing on all cylinders that day :) Sorry my dear!

No worries Evangeline. I answer to anything! Mel, Melissa, Melinda, Melly, Lindy, Mellos, Smelly, Linno, Melanie, Melody…Belinda…belive me I get them all :)

Fantastic news Melinda. Great to read about your sales, and the positive result they’re going to have for some desperate people.

It’s so excellent to see that the cards you’ve created to help these people are flying out the window… so they should! Congratulations on all the sales! May they continue to spread their wings ;D

Thanks everyone. I will turn some of these more obviously into Christmas cards soon if anyone’s interested. Oh and probably a calendar over at Cafe Press or somewhere (I’ll use ‘em until the Bub gets calendars)..xx

Gorgeous photos, so deserving of purchase!