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Jackie McC's avatar

Love the metaphors Ella!! I’d volunteer but am currently in the wheelhouse and simultaneously fretting about the coal house. If I don’t get down there and start shovelling soon this ship will sink!

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Ella Beech's avatar

Haha!! Better get shovelling, and don’t forget to steer!! 😂😂 🚢

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Annie McGee's avatar

Great post Ella! Yes, it does feel like being a captain of ship hehe! I’ve been working on my website too. Yesterday I got lost in the whirlpool of Squarespace templates as I want to change my portfolio to a project based one. By the end of the day I’d not changed anything so I’m going to be more focused today. If you need anymore volunteers to explore your site I’m happy to help. ☺️

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Ella Beech's avatar

Hi Annie! Oh I know that feeling of “I’ll just take a look at my website….oops, a whole day has passed” feeling well! Yes please! I’d love for your feedback on my shop in exchange for a zine! Just send your comments and address to the email in the post! Xx

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Tor Freeman's avatar

Love the metaphors Els and I never knew what a wheelhouse was either!! I think if I’d ever thought about it I would’ve guessed some kind of water mill?? Haha so I’m glad to know now! I like the coal shovelling image - especially as it takes place below deck so you really can’t see what your labour is producing!

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Ella Beech's avatar

I know!! Crazy to learn that’s the origin! Weelll, you know word origins aren’t really in my wheelhouse! Ahem!

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Libby Brewster's avatar

I’m also happy to volunteer depending on how many you need. I was listening to your studio mate Steve podcast yesterday so would be good for my own research purposes ☺️

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Ella Beech's avatar

Just sent your comments and address to the email in the post when you’ve had a look. Thanks so much! Xx

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Libby Brewster's avatar

Have just sent my notes through 🙂

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Ella Beech's avatar

Amazing, thanks! I’ll respond on email! X

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Ella Beech's avatar

That would be great, thanks!

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Andrea Wickert's avatar

If be happy to take a look around also if you’d like more than one volunteer!

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Ella Beech's avatar

Yes please!

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Ella Beech's avatar

Just sent your comments and address to the email in the post when you’ve had a look. Thanks so much! Xx

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Andrea Wickert's avatar

I sent an email with comments yesterday morning. Let me know if you didn’t get it and I’ll re-send it!

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Ella Beech's avatar

Thanks Andrea! I’ve got it, so helpful! Will respond on email! X

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Suzanne van Vlerken's avatar

I would love to check your website, any preference for desktop and/or mobile?

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Suzanne van Vlerken's avatar

Btw, I’m not UK based, I can completely understand if the shipping costs for outside UK wasn’t part of your zine offer;)

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Ella Beech's avatar

Both if possible? I’m happy to post to the US if you don’t mind if I do the cheapest option?

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Suzanne van Vlerken's avatar

I live in the Netherlands, so a little less far ;)

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Ella Beech's avatar

Just sent your comments and address to the email in the post when you’ve had a look. Thanks so much! Xx

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Ella Beech's avatar

Oh great! No idea why I thought the US!!

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