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Without further ado, I present the 2014 Bee Dance

October 31, 2014

Without further ado, I present the 2014 Bee Dance

cathyzielske.com
First things first, I’m the realest. Thank you.

Do you know the story behind the bee dance? Would you like to?

It all started back when I was about 14 and my mother made me a bee costume for my job at the RollerFair Skate Deck in Everett, Washington.  She filled the suit with balloons, dropped me off at the rink and thusly a tradition was born. I had long been under the belief that she made me a second one for me when I was in college but she swears, “Nope. It’s the same costume.” Talk about quality craftswomanship!

Save for a few years where I branched out into other looks (one year, I dressed like Dan—and he like me—which resulted in a fight as we impersonated what we felt were each other’s worst traits; another year I busted out my wedding dress), I have been dressing like a bee on Halloween for more than half of my life.

In 2012, I saw this video. I thought it was really funny. Then I thought, I want to make one!

So I did this. You’re welcome.

And then I decided to up the game in 2013, with this. Again, it was the least I could do.

Enter Halloween 2014. The pressure was on. I couldn’t just do the same old, same old. I mean, okay, sure… I probably could have, but I felt it was time to take it up a notch.

The problem? I’m not really a videographer by trade.

So I hatched a plan: I would take my iPhone 5, my tripod (complete with my Joby GripTight, which holds your phone securely onto any tripod), and I would head out into a semi-secluded wooded area to film some clips. It had to be semi-secluded because believe it or not, I’m an introvert and we don’t generally feel super comfortable making asses of ourselves in public dressed as giant bees.

But here’s the deal with something like this: you have to go big or go home. Half measures will not do.

So I filmed some segments in about 15 minutes out in the woods near my house. I only ran across a few people who were walking their dogs. They nodded and smiled at me. I nodded and smiled back. Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.

Then I returned home and filmed the key dance sequences in front of my garage which faces an alley. Yes, one of my neighbors did happen upon my video activities. I smiled at him, shrugged and said, “It’s just this thing…” He nodded approvingly but didn’t seem to need any more information than absolutely necessary.

Then it was time to choose a song and begin the editing process.

Initially, I had the song choices narrowed down to two: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, or Shake it Off by Taylor Swift. Both would have been great, but both would have required far more dancing than I was prepared to do.

Because you should know this right now: I have no formal dance training.

I know. Shocking.

Then I saw this sketch on SNL and I thought it was funny, but had no idea it was inspired by this video (because I’m not up on the latest everything, people—I’m middled aged!) And that’s when I knew: I have my song.

The other thing I knew had to be a part of it? All clips in slow motion. The general rule of thumb in all video dance segments: if you can’t dance, it’ll look better slowed wayyy down.

I built the entire video using Screen Flow, the software I used to record all of my class screencasts. It’s not really meant for this sort of thing, but it actually worked just fine.

Lastly, I enlisted some video help from Aidan’s boyfriend Aidan’s Dad (hey, Dave!) who does this sort of thing professionally. (Video, not bee dances.) And I managed to export a nice, HD version of what you are about to see.

So much for without further ado, right?

Happy Halloween.

Love, Cathy

To get the full effect, click on the full page view icon in the lower right side of the Vimeo screen and let’s hear it for having fun in the middle ages.

2014 Bee Dance from Cathy Zielske on Vimeo.

Buy the song on iTunes here.

 

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  1. Cathy Clifford says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:20 am

    Love it!!!!

    Reply
  2. Corinne says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:58 am

    soo cool! I think the part with the leaves is fantastic – but the whole song is great!

    Reply
  3. Lara Cousins says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Oh Cathy, you are THE best! Love it, love it.
    We just don’t get bees like that here in South Africa!

    Reply
  4. Breezi K. says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:48 am

    and yet again, you make me want to be you.

    Thanks for the jealousy.

    Reply
  5. Aggie Aviso says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:11 am

    You are the epitome of middle-age coolness.
    I want to be like you when I grow up! Ha!

    Reply
  6. Za says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:23 am

    Great!!!! And now I want to do a video too! (I couldn’t help laughing at the thought of the people you met in the woods!)

    Reply
  7. Loey says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:25 am

    Woke up this morning and I swear the first thing I thought was “I gotta check out Cathy’s bee video!!” What a great start to my day!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  8. Dawn F. says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:38 am

    I had the same thought as Loey! Thanks for starting my day with joy!

    Reply
  9. Sara-Jane says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:51 am

    Yep, definitely an introvert 🙂

    Reply
  10. Loey says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:59 am

    Oh and yeah…loving your Me the Abridged Version class!!

    Reply
  11. Verity says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:14 am

    You certainly raised the bar this year. If that’s an alcohol pun feel free to make it a red wine! Well done you.

    Reply
  12. Theresa Grdina says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:39 am

    Thank you for starting my Halloween off with a smile!!! LOVE the addition of the woods!! Too good for words!!! Well done is right!

    Reply
  13. Renee says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:43 am

    The robot move cracked me up! Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  14. heidig says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:45 am

    That was awesome! It’s the best part of my Halloween.

    Reply
  15. Ainslie H says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:50 am

    That is fabulous – love it !!!!!

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  16. Jen says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Love the video, but please explain the pun; I’ve been trying to figure it out to no avail!! Adieu, ado? Blargh, I used to be good at puzzles.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Yeah… it’s been changed. LOL. No pun. Misuse. I NEED AN EDITOR! 😉

      Reply
  18. Kelly O says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:03 am

    So much awesomeness in this year’s version. Leaf angels, falling leaves, and jumping bees. Made my day.

    Reply
  19. Holly Corbett says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:05 am

    So totally awesome! What a fun way to start the day! Have a great Halloween!

    Reply
  20. SherriS. says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Ok, I just have to say it. This is BEElicious! Wiping away tears from laughing so hard. You rocked it out, bee girl. I love this tradition of yours and that you share it with us.

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  21. Sharon Kosch says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:10 am

    That was great! Really put a smile on my face. I think even this way past middle age woman could dance like that. Now to think of a costume.

    Reply
  22. Stacy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Day. Made.

    Reply
    • denali says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Yes. That.

      Reply
  23. karen says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Hysterical! Thanks for the laugh.

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:21 am

    You slay me…now time for honey…

    Reply
  25. Kathy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Love you, girl! Happy Halloween! xoxo

    Reply
  26. Jane says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:26 am

    It was great! And those neighbors who were treated to you filming the garage door sequence were probably the ones who whispered to each other that you and Dan were “theatre people” when you moved into the ‘hood, right? 😉

    Reply
  27. Melanie A. says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:27 am

    You rock! Great start to the day, thanks!

    Reply
  28. Christine says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:27 am

    This is, of course, awesome. But I have to admit I chuckled at the “middle age” phrase. For reasons that only make sense to my brain, that episode of One Day at a Time where the mom, Ann, turned 35 and was crying about being middle aged. Barb (Valerie Bertinelli) went into this long thing about the average life span of 70 and how she wasn’t middle aged. Then the lightbulb came on…..half of 70 is 35…,so middle aged. You and I are the same age. Here’s to living to 98!

    Reply
  29. Yolanda says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Bar: raised. Happy Halloween, Cathy.
    I love this tradition. Thank you. Seriously.

    Reply
  30. Suzelle says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Coolest thing ever !!!

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  31. Jamie says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:30 am

    You’re the best! That was fantastic and so well so well done.

    Reply
  32. Barbara says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Cathy, You are a hoot. Love it

    Reply
  33. Jen black says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Hysterical!

    Reply
  34. Donna Boucher says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:32 am

    You are one badass bee!
    Love your story and video!!
    Bee pattern available?
    I wanna bee cool too!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Mom? Mom? They wanna know if there’s a pattern?

      Reply
  35. Zenia says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:32 am

    As the children that I teach would say, ‘You are a LEGEND!’

    Reply
  36. Aniko says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:34 am

    You are the best CZ! We love you and really hope you keep sharing!

    Reply
  37. Helen says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Worth the wait! Love it! Thanks for doing this. Really.

    Reply
  38. Marcie L says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:40 am

    So living in Cleveland, I’m like…ok, what’s all the hype? But unlike LeBron’s performance last night, this one did.not.disappoint.

    Reply
  39. SarahJane says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:40 am

    WOW, I have to hand it to you… you certainly ROCK Halloween! I read your whole post and then, cheated and watched YOUR 2014 video first… because I’ve been waiting in anticipation ALL WEEK. Afterwards, I went back to watch your previous year links and inspirational pieces. Well-played, my cyber-friend….
    For the record, it would have been HILARIOUS to see a grown woman in a bee costume running out of (and into) the woods like that. (I’m betting your neighbors think you’re FUN!!!) Find myself wondering, HOW will she up the anté next year?!? HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I think I’m going to have to leave the country.

      Reply
  40. Toni From says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Cathy,

    You never disappoint. Epic. Hysterical. Cool.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  41. SarahJane says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Slow-motion dance moves…. BRILLIANT!

    (Personally, I have ZERO dance skills…. I likely look like a frog in a blender, but S-L-O-W M-O-T-I-O-N….. looked FANTASTIC!!!)

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  42. Sue says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Awesome! Love you so much Cathy! Who doesn’t love the bee dance? As always – keeping it real!

    Reply
  43. Linda G says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:44 am

    From one introvert (slightly older) to another, that was FABULOUS!!!!! Thank you for the grin, smile and all out laugh this morning. Have a great Halloween!!

    Reply
  44. Amy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:46 am

    it’s gonna go viral, baby! (or not?)

    Reply
  45. Jodene says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Oh you just get better every year! Have been looking forward to this since you started posting the teasers and I was not disappointed.Thanks for making me smile and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

    Reply
  46. Mandy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:53 am

    You have always been my favorite scraper, graphic designer, and blogger … And now this has taken it to a whole new level for me! I adore you Cathy zelski on so many levels! This just made my Halloween!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Aw, Mandy! Hey girl! How are you?

      Reply
  47. Kathy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:55 am

    So worth the wait, Cathy! You have outdone yourself. I hope someday your kids appreciate the mom that all their friends recognize as SO COOL!

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  48. cara says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Oh yes! LOVE it!

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  49. Tink says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Just like wine Cathy, you get better with age! Outstanding performance I suggest we submit it for the Montreux festival! Could be your breakthrough!

    Seriously, adored the video and I started the day with a smile. What’s not to like?!

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  50. Carol says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Pure awesomeness…!!! 🙂

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  51. Joy says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Bravo!

    Reply
  52. Leslie F. says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:02 am

    Oh my god. I love you so much.

    Signed, the girl wearing a red cape to work today (and feeling pretty damn awesome about it!)

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 8:04 am

      Really? You are? GO LESLIE!

      Reply
  53. Audrey Pettit says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:02 am

    Brilliant! Loved this! Thank U!

    Reply
  54. Beth says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:06 am

    YES! Love it!!

    Reply
  55. Holly says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:06 am

    The Best!
    Happy Halloween 🙂

    Reply
  56. Lynne says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:07 am

    What a great way to start my day! Awesome ,

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  57. Chrystal says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:07 am

    “Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.”

    LOLOLOL

    You’re great, Cathy! Thanks for starting my day off right.

    Reply
  58. Susan says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Love it. 365 sleeps until Bee Dance 2015!

    Reply
  59. Cindy McD says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Got my morning jumping! Well Cathy, I’m 67 years old. My brain doesn’t know that. What makes life bearable is to be able to do what makes you laugh…especially at yourself. In case you didn’t notice I was bumpin’ it out right along with you…yep, right behind one of those bushes. I’m still smiling. Ready to start class tomorrow and be “Thankful” to have humor in my life and be able to recognize it!

    Reply
  60. Kimberly says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:13 am

    If I am half as cool as you in my middle-age, I will consider it a success. Job well done!

    Reply
  61. Myra says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:19 am

    My Halloween is now complete.

    Reply
  62. Deb @ PaperTurtle says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:22 am

    OMG classic, awesome, fantastic, brave, hilarious, love it!!!

    Reply
  63. Kim says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:25 am

    awesome!

    Reply
  64. Katie says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:28 am

    The BEST way to start my morning — loved it!!

    Reply
  65. Lori says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Worth the wait!

    Reply
  66. Kitsa says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:30 am

    OMG! You keep getting better and better each year. Happy Halloween Cathy!

    Reply
  67. Elise says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:31 am

    slow motion clap. And the commentary lead up might have been the best part… 😉

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Of course, the slow clap? High, high praise. 😉

      Reply
  68. Helena says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Loved the video. You made me laugh out loud and put a smile on my face. Thank you. I wish we had bees like you in Sweden 😉

    Reply
  69. Susan says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Love it! Way to put yourself out there! Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  70. Pamela Cherry says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Made my day!
    You now have a trilogy! I had to go back and re-watch 2012 & 2013 and I must say your dance moves have progressed well over the years! Don’t ever stop!!
    Happy Halloween and thank you!

    Reply
  71. Kary says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:34 am

    You are truly amazing!

    Reply
  72. Kristen says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Hahahahahahha. You look like such a badass the first time you throw the leaves.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:16 am

      That was the intent. 😉

      Reply
  73. Holly says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Happy Halloween, you sweet bee! Thanks for the morning smile and the great tradition. I love the backstory on the costume, btw.

    Reply
  74. Jacqueline says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:36 am

    This is just the BEST!

    Reply
  75. Pam Abbott says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Cathy, I have been looking forward to this! Well done! Thanks for sharing, you rock!

    Reply
  76. Beth says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

    This was so awesome! I don’t think I will have look at this song the same way again. It has officially been changed forever for me. Love your dance. Love your site. You are an inspiration!

    Reply
  77. Mary Kay says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

    You should be on Dancing with the Stars! (No, really. You should be. Those pros can teach anyone to dance! Well, except Wendy Williams, but you’re already way better than her.) They haven’t tapped the vast Scrapbooker demographic yet; you should have your people reach out to them. 🙂

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  78. Chris-Ellyn says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Love, love, love!

    Reply
  79. Erin says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
  80. Debbie J. :) says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:43 am

    LOL.

    Totally AWESOME!

    Reply
  81. Keianna says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:45 am

    That Lil Jon video is the worse mess ever, haha. Love you picked that song and totally rocked it! And you had a little Lebron action with the leaves at the end 🙂 you are all kinds of hip today.

    Reply
  82. Michaela says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I just love it!!! I want a bee-costume like that!
    Happy Halloween

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  83. Sue Treiber says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Just the best.
    You do a wicked Running Bee.

    Reply
  84. elisa ingram says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 am

    i absolutely love this! you just made my day. You are totally rocking that bee costume!

    Reply
  85. KellyS says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 am

    That just made my day. I admit, I missed the previous years’ dances, but I went back and watched them all in order before watching this year’s dance. I can’t imagine what the other people thought who saw your dance out of context, but way to go! Amazing job! Next year you may have to add some “sprinkler dance” to the mix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h371_vOJ_tc

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 9:17 am

      I am always looking for new moves.

      Reply
  86. Amber says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Happy Halloween! You R.O.C.K. That is all.

    Reply
  87. Pam says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 am

    You have kicked off Halloween – thanks…

    Reply
  88. Tracy says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:02 am

    This was awesome. Excellent song choice!

    Reply
  89. Briel says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Thank you. My day is already a win.

    Reply
  90. Briel says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Thank you!!! My day is already a win. You are the best!

    Reply
    • Nancy L says

      October 31, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Loved it!

      Reply
  91. Tamera says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Thanks for kicking off my Halloween. New tradition: Halloween must start with Cathy Z and the Bee Dance!!!

    Reply
  92. Jenell says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:06 am

    That was WELL WORTH THE WAIT and anticipation! Best Bee Dance yet – LOVED it! And you’re so HAPPY when you are “the Bee.”

    Happy Halloween, Cathy!

    Reply
  93. Lisa R says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Loved your bee video! To me your bee had a Matrix vibe to it 🙂 Love your song choice too! You definitely made me smile this morning.

    Reply
  94. KerryF says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Oh, I so needed this laugh out loud moment this morning. Thanks !!

    Reply
  95. Lindsey A. says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Perfection!! Happy Halloween!

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  96. Wendy says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:18 am

    SERIOUSLY LOVE!!!!!! You are sooooooo amazing. We could “bee” totally BFF’s.

    Reply
  97. Meg says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:18 am

    OMG I LOVE YOU LOL!!!!! 🙂 happy Halloween!!!! 😉

    Reply
  98. Anthea says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Absolutely phenomenal – kudos Cathy!

    Reply
  99. Dianne says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Fab.U.Lous!!! Way to rock it! As a fellow middle ager, you can totally represent.

    Reply
  100. Deb Beschler says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Oh, snap!! Bee’s in da house!!! Fashizzle….

    Reply
  101. Hajira says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Love it! You are turnt!

    Reply
  102. Lisa Russo says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:31 am

    No words. You are the bestest, my friend. 🙂

    Reply
  103. Jane says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:36 am

    You are awesome! I would have loved to see the people’s expressions who were walking by in the woods when you were doing this. LOL

    Reply
  104. Debbie says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Brilliant!! Made my day

    Reply
  105. Alexandra Boehnke says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Oh, I looked all three videos and they are so cool! You rock the world!

    Reply
  106. Holly says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Total awesomeness!

    Reply
  107. Lindsey says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Bee dance forever. Love.

    Reply
  108. kelly says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:42 am

    ah yes; the beauty of the bee. thank you, lovely ms. z!

    Reply
  109. Val says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:48 am

    You are one badass, middle aged bee!!!!

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  110. Laura says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:49 am

    Thank you.

    Reply
  111. Barb says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Thanks for doing that. It was awesome.

    Reply
  112. Nicole says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Love !

    Reply
  113. Janet says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Love it!! Happy Halloween!!!

    Reply
  114. Helen says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:15 am

    OMG. The funniest thing ever. I never watch videos posted on FB, but that was one I couldn’t miss. Still laughing. You rock!

    Reply
  115. lisa says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Classic … you made Elaine proud.

    Reply
  116. Cindy deRosier says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Fabulous!!

    Reply
  117. Julie says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Your blog ALWAYS puts a smile on my face….but this….this was …epic. LIke others, I already wondered how you’d up the ante for next year….but why worry about that yet??? lets revel in the glory of the 2014 (HD no less) Bee Dance. The song was perfect. My son is always saying “get turnt” oh, for awesome. Thanks for a great start to my day, and I hope you enjoy your last bee wearing day of 2014. 🙂

    Reply
  118. Leora says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Ok, Cathy! You have MADE MY DAY! Happy Halloween to you, your family and all your followers! I love the idea of the pattern. I think we should all be BEES next year!!!!

    Reply
  119. JennieB says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I look forward to this every Halloween and you did not disappoint me. You’re the best.

    Reply
  120. Jenna says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Hahaha – “Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.” Love it! Thanks for your Halloween enthusiasm. We have a one-size-fits-all pumpkin costume. I just may have to pull it out & dance for the kids.

    Reply
  121. Karen says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Oops….you did it again!! AWESOME! Hail to the Queen Bee!!! Happy Halloween, Cathy!

    Reply
  122. Karen S says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Hard to believe you’re an introvert. Really awesome! Happy Halloween Queen Bee.

    Reply
  123. Jeannine says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:38 am

    You sure brought a smile to my face! Will look forward to next year’s video. Happy Halloweeeeen…………….

    Reply
  124. Britiney says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I think it’s completely hysterical that you were worried about what the people in the woods (and the neighbors) might think but asked Dave (someone you KNOW!!) to help put the video together!! LOL!! The only sad thing about this is that it can never be topped. Great work, CZ. Long live the bee!!!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 10:49 am

      It’s true, it can never be topped. I feel like this may well be the swan song. Although I have ideas for next year. I do…

      Oh and Dave? He showed me highly entertaining videos that he was part of, so I figured, it was only fair.

      Reply
  125. Carla Hundley says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Wonderful video,
    so fun for everybody!
    Happy Halloween!!!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  126. Roseann says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Absolutely Awesome! Love that you do this. So inspiring.

    Reply
  127. Brandi says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Turn down for THAT! Truly hysterical! I love it! I can’t quit laughing thinking about walking through the woods with my dogs and running across that scene! Bawawahahahahah You are the best! Happiest of Halloweens to you Queen Bee!

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  128. Madeline St Onge says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Love it and you Cathy, this is great LOL

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  129. Cheri says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:49 am

    You are my Shero. That is all.

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  130. Mica says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Love it!

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  131. Tiffany B. says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Epic Cathy! Just Epic – love the bee.

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  132. Isabel says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:05 am

    You rock this world !! Was hilarious and you make my day. Love to see your bee every year.
    Thank you! <3

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  133. Lida says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Bee-a-u-tiful!

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  134. Tracy says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:09 am

    You are one badass bee. This made my day!

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  135. Dawn Carp says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:10 am

    That was awesome! Great song choice.

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  136. Kim L. says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:12 am

    So awesome and inspirational for us other mid-to-late 40 year old Moms!!! Since I’m fairly new here, I had to go back and watch the other 2 as well. What a great dose of happiness!
    Thanks Cathy!!!

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  137. CIndy E. says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:13 am

    EPIC badassness! Love it and can’t wait to see next’s year version. Bring on the chocolate!

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  138. Kerri Bradford says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:14 am

    You are the most awesomest bee there’s ever BEEn. 🙂
    Well worth the wait.
    xo
    k

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  139. Maureen says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:18 am

    You totally rock the Bee costume!

    Thank you for posting this video. It’s a great reminder that we need not be 100% serious 100% of the time. And this was perfect timing for this reminder.

    You. Are. Awesome.

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  140. Vickie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:24 am

    You never fail to entertain and delight! Thanks.

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  141. Teresa Mucha says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:25 am

    You are the bees knees!

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  142. Hallie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:26 am

    That was…..freaking awesome!!

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  143. Angie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Beeautiful job!

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  144. Tricia says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeelieve me…that made me smile! 🙂

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  145. Katie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:41 am

    You rock!!

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  146. Marilyn says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Laughter is so good for the soul and my soul is feeling fine thanks to you. I’ll be smiling all day long.

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  147. Heather says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:46 am

    LOVE IT!! Made me laugh to think of your neighbor coming out and seeing you or the dog walkers.. You got guts girl!!

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  148. Carlam says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I’m usually not one to wish for life to fast forward, but I seriously can’t wait for the 2015 Bee Dance!!!! You’re just awesome!

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  149. Glenda says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Jeepers creepers, everyone’s comments are mine as well, so re read all the comments and that’s my opinions as well. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

    Reply
  150. Julie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Oh My God! Laughing my middle age but off over here! Thanks for the fun way to start my Halloween! 🙂

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  151. Alice says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:53 am

    There’s a reason you rock. This might be it!

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  152. Kristi K. says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:54 am

    You are a bonafide BAD ASS!!! Thanks for this Friday treat. All the LOLs

    Reply
  153. Barb in AK says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Cathy, I think I found your blog and started following you around the time you had your first bee dance— It’s what convinced me I needed to stay here! 😀
    Thank you for keeping the tradition, no matter the looks you got while filming!
    It wouldn’t be a complete Halloween without this!
    (Have you been to the store today? I remember you said you even wear the outfit there) 😉

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 31, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      Barb, as it stands currently, I have no plans to leave the house. Now last year, I had a physical therapy appointment in the morning and then went to Target, all with the bee costume on. My PT guy couldn’t believe I’d go out in public that way, but he was sweet about it. And at Target, I noticed some people would giggle but others would not look at me at all.

      So interesting. But now, I’m already dreaming of next year.

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  154. Missus Wookie says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Yeah! Thank you for that smile at the end of a long work day.

    The music made my much-more-badass beloved peer around his monitor to ask me what I was listening to. Explained that it was you and he nodded sagely – he remembered the previous bee video and knows who CZ is. Been hanging around scrapbookers for too long me thinks’.

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  155. Barb says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Awesome!! You are a most excellent bee! Your dance may not lead me to the flowers but it does make my heart sing!!!

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  156. Jacquelin G says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    You are the bee balm! Thanks for making my day!

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  157. andrea says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    This is the best! So freaking awesome.

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  158. Wendy says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Loved it! A much anticipated Halloween tradition for me! Keep doing it!!!

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  159. Tambur says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I admire you on so many levels. Now, I think I love you.
    That was ab-fab!!!

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  160. Dalon says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    you never disappoint!!! this is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! because of the annual BEE, I’ve decided to be Wonder Woman every year – I am a mom after all so I qualify 😉
    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
    and thanks so much for keepin it real!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  161. Kellie says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    YOU are AWESOME

    Reply
  162. Cindy says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Cathy, you are a KILLER bee! Love your sense of humour.

    Reply
  163. Nancy G says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    What a wonderful way to start my day! This is fabulous and put a huge grin on my face!!
    Thank-you…now I’m off to watch all the links in your post. Have a wonderful day.

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  164. SusanL says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    And they say that the bees are disappearing! Now I know what’s happened. They are all off In a secret location practising so as not to be(e) put to shame. I adore the silliness. Keep it up!

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  165. Justine says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    You are hilarious and I love this.

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  166. Jayne says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Cathy – You’re the Best. Love it! Big Smile.

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  167. Kim L says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    You ROCK!! How fun – Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  168. Cori says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Raising a bag of Reese’s pumpkins in your honor right now. Cheers!

    Reply
  169. Lynn Herrick says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Truly amazing – you outdid yourself.

    Reply
  170. Colleenf says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Thank you, just….thank you!!!! Love it.

    Reply
  171. Marina says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Big smiles here =D You are awesome!

    Reply
  172. Lisa Lewis says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Oh my goodness that was the best thing I’ve seen in ages. I was laughing the whole time (with you, not at you!) but just loved how professional it looked and loved the way you had all the backgrounds – fav bits were throwing the leaves in front of the garage and on your back making angels in the leaves. Very well done – you rock!

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  173. Annette says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Oh! You make me smile. You are the best.

    Reply
  174. Stacey says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    You are just too darn funny! Can always count on you for a laugh. Thanks for sharing 🙂
    And of course, that will have to go in my WITL album now…

    Reply
  175. {vicki} says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    OK!
    My Halloween is now complete!

    Thanks Cathy!

    You’re all the “BUZZ”

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  176. Nicol says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Thank you! That was the best! Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  177. Cara S says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    What a buzz.

    Reply
  178. Kim Smith says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Cathy, you never disappoint with the Bee videos! Lovelovelove it!!!

    Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  179. Carolyn says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Awesome. Totally made my day.

    Reply
  180. Nancy Nally says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    You are completely insane. I admire that in a person. 😉

    Reply
  181. karen q says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    That was AMAZING!!! I loved it. You can dance much, much better than I can. Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  182. Abby P says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Wow – you are one incredible woman to go to all that trouble to entertain us!! You’ve set the bar WAAAAY high on this one – it totally lived up to the hype. Love the “bring-it-bitch” attitude! Here’s (and “cheers”) to the queen! Happy Halloween 2014!

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  183. Judi Church says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Oh. My. God. You ROCK!!!!! I wish you lived next door so we could have fun together!! I love this!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  184. Sandra L. says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Surly you jest. You can not bee an introvert!

    Reply
  185. Jill S. says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    You. Crack. Me. Up!!! After attempting to teach 20 super-excited first graders today, this video and your written post are the perfect way to start my weekend! Thanks for the laughs.

    Reply
  186. Sheri says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Loved your bee dance Cathy! Also proud to be part of your inaugural bee-ing at the Skate Deck so many years ago 🙂 Maybe next year you’ll bring out the skates!?

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Wait? Is this THE Sheri??? Holy awesome! Do YOU remember me wearing this costume? Because I don’t, but my mom swears by it!

      Reply
  187. Barbara says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I love it – I’m never disappointed. Now I’m looking forward to next year! I think the Shake It Off or All About that Bass would have been hilarious!!

    Reply
  188. Jonni says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    You make me want to be a bee!!!!

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  189. Christine K. says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    All Hail the Queenbee!!!!

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  190. justasiam says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    ha, ha…your kids are probably hiding somewhere or left the country?? You’re the “bee’s knees!!”

    Reply
  191. Christine (A&M Momma) says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    belly laugh…robot got me! will you bee my friend? 🙂

    Reply
  192. glee says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I like the bee in the shades! And those bobbly antenae are the bomb. Go middle age bee people!! (I am a middle age orge w/green hair and horns at my hospital job today!)

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 1, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Love it! I bet the patients get a kick out of that.

      Reply
  193. Patlyn says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Loved your past Bee dances, but you totally rocked it this year. I could just imagine your neighbor strolling by and you stopping, nodding your head, and then going right back to the dance. You rock the Bee Dance Cathy!

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  194. Caroline says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    My Halloween is now complete!

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  195. Joanne says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    you outdid yourself this year Cathy!! I loved it. You’re fabulous.

    Reply
  196. Cyndi says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I’m sure I am the first to say so, but you are the bee’s knees. (Don’t burst my bubble.)

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 1, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Dan gave me a card this morning that said the same thing. I’LL TAKE IT! 🙁

      Reply
  197. Whitney says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I love Halloween. Watching Scariest Places on Earth used to be one of my favorite things about this holiday. (I once did an overnight ghost hunt at the historical former Mansfield Reformatory- where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed.) Now one of my favorite Halloween traditions is watching your bee video! It’s been a long and fun-filled day, and I finally got the chane to sit down with a couple of fun-sized candy bars and watch your video. You did not disappoint. Rock on, CZ!

    Reply
  198. Cheryl:) says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Couldn’t wait to get home from work and see your “Bee Dance.” Love it!!!

    Reply
  199. Liz Lumsden says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    You are one crazy bee! Very entertaining. I am so glad you didn’t have any of the moves that video you got your inspiration from had.

    Reply
  200. Marie says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    You are so amazing, it’s beyond words! You are an inspiration and this was pure bliss! Thank you! This absolutely made my day!

    Reply
  201. Cynthia F says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Definitely your best one yet! Great editing. And you really showed that introverts can bee fun, too!

    Reply
  202. Lynn Hamm says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Love the story of the bee costume and the video.
    I want to be like you when I grow up!

    Reply
  203. Margi says

    October 31, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Do I dare say what everyone else has already said…yup
    I LOVE IT…YOU ARE AMAZING

    Reply
  204. Karalyn says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Love it…hilarous!

    Reply
  205. Debbie in AZ says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:02 am

    Truly great! Here’s to lightening up in middle age! You ROCK!

    Reply
  206. Merry says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:08 am

    LOVE Love LoVe!

    Reply
  207. Lisa Shireman says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:11 am

    Can you bee any cooler? I think not. Thanks for making me smile today.

    Reply
  208. ekaterine says

    November 1, 2014 at 6:48 am

    you’re AWESOME. absolutely RAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  209. kim says

    November 1, 2014 at 7:02 am

    You just made my day !!!!! LOVE IT

    Reply
  210. Karen Lee says

    November 1, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Nice job. My favorite one yet!

    Reply
  211. KnitterPam says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:08 am

    more fun than us middle-aged women should have. what’s also funny is trying to explain to your family what you’re laughing so hard at on your computer…

    Reply
  212. Michelle says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Love it! My favorite one yet!

    Reply
  213. eek! says

    November 1, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Seriously this video made my day. Loved it and love you!

    Reply
  214. Jennifer says

    November 1, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    You’re a nut! I love it!

    Reply
  215. Ruth says

    November 1, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Cathy, you are bonkers … but brilliantly so!

    Reply
  216. Mom & Dad says

    November 1, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Another great dance. How cool to hear from Sheri from the Skate Deck. You haven’t changed a bit. Love Mom & Dad

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 1, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      YES! My own PARENTS left me a comment. VICTORY! Love you guys. And Mom, you should be very proud of that costumed masterpiece. It’s the best.

      Reply
  217. Scrappin2boys says

    November 1, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    I just took my boys to Skate Deck in Everett. We live in Bothell, but the school rents out the Skate Deck once a year. I bet it hasn’t changed

    Reply
  218. Carol says

    November 2, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Best.Bee.Dance.Ever.

    Especially loved the Bee in the woods, seriously, Cathy, that was the best. Thank you!

    Reply
  219. Sammi says

    November 2, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Nice. I loves it.

    Reply
  220. MaryAnn Thomas says

    November 2, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    The bees knees! Brilliant

    Reply
  221. Liz says

    November 2, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Best bee dance to date!!!! It made me laugh- thank you I needed it today!

    Reply
  222. Julie says

    November 2, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Why should young people have all the fun?

    This made my day!
    thank you
    Julie

    Reply
  223. RitaQ says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:17 am

    FINALLY got a chance to see this year’s version of bee dance. (Road trip transition to warmer climate & no internet service – bah.) Echoing all sentiments above. So much fun happening there. I think a screen shot of all 3 years might find a way into PL pages or maybe MeTAV under C – Crazy fun people I wish I knew in real life ~ see also… CZ

    Reply
  224. Kimbra says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:59 am

    You are awesome! Thanks for sharing & inspiring.

    Reply
  225. Stacy says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    That is the best thing I have ever seen.

    Reply
  226. Jennifer Scales says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    F’ING EPIC!! You are the bomb dot com lady!

    Reply
  227. Amy says

    November 9, 2014 at 5:47 am

    WICKED AWESOME!!! You and Dave should team up and offer a big picture class on clean and simple bee videos :O)

    Reply
  228. Iara says

    November 10, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    this is soooo very cool! I had no sound in my computer so I could not watch it before, ok, I could watch but without sound. so happy that I saw it today 🙂 you rock!

    Reply
  229. kayla says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    oh my gosh, you are a hoot and a half. so awesome.

    Reply
  230. Marie Bingaman says

    September 23, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Cathy, I have just “found” you today, September 23, 2017. I think you are TOTALLY AWESOME! Your voice overs for your YouTube videos make me chuckle at least once, and this video shows your spirit. You are my new favorite crafter to follow!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      September 24, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Well Marie! Welcome to my little internet corner! : ) Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter, too! Just look on the sidebar of my blog for the link to sign up!

      Reply

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