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True Colours Thursday - AZURE!

2010-05-13T10:29:00.003+01:00

Remember me???

I have had a prolonged enforced rest as Mother, my secretary has been exceedingly remiss regarding helping me to blog; not that she has ignored the Hug & I, we have had lots of cuddles, even if a few of them were damp ones due to her crying because of her blue moods!

In the hope of cheering herself up, she has also been away to Brighton twice, she returned from her most recent trip yesterday, with such red eyes I bearly recognised her - you see, her favourite WFT Jackson who she went to visit, died whilst she was there, and worse still on her actual birthday!

I never meet him personally, probably for the best as he was a notorious de-stuffier of all Stuffies, including I fear superior Bears like myself.

Anyway, pup blog friends of Mother's Doyle & Mollie suggested she buy herself a belated Birthday treat ie a Stuffie in Jackson memory, so she did just that.

Meet Freddie in his AZURE jumper...

You would have thought she would have called him after the Jax!

But no, she decided there was only room for one Jackson in her life, so as she shares her birthday, with the late actor Fred Astaire [10/05/1899 - 22/06/1987], who starred in the 1955 film "Daddy Long Legs" and as you can see my new Hug member has long legs, Freddie it is.

The fact he has an AZURE jumper may have made some impact on her choice of bear this particular week but he seems a fine fellow and maybe he has inherited his namesakes ability to dance.

I have always fancied learning Ballroom dancing, especially now, as then, I could sweep my beloved lady bear friend Miss Rosie off her feet!

Hopefully, it will not be to long before I have another word with you all.
Ear wagging hugs,

x

True Colours Thursday - RAINBOW!

2010-03-18T08:04:00.003Z

Good morning all Aunts, bears, friends & pups!
Did you miss me???
My elderly stuffing felt in need of a short period of hibernation.
But, I am back fully refreshed.
So have hustled my most colourful Hug members together for a photographic shot regarding this weeks RAINBOW theme.. And although my greetings are some what late they are bearfelt...Ear wagging hugs,

x

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy sends Green Greetings!

2010-03-17T14:00:00.002Z

Hi, it's me Judy,
A very Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone!
Mummy doesn't have much green in her life but I found this scarf & ring to wear especially for you...May the luck of the Irish be with you.
Foxy love & wheelie wishes,

xxx

Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey on Scruffs!

2010-03-10T15:25:00.003Z

Hi everyone, Bailey here!
As you know via Sis, Miss Judy last week, Scruffs is on!!!

I'm entering for sure but as a mongrel, what is my best profile...

Or, should I enter in another catogory???

What about my intelligence re advanced 'Wheelie' studying...My desire to travel...

My superior cooking skills...

And, my love of Sport via TV watching...

Mother's no help - Grr.

All advice will be welcomed, as the dead line is this Friday!
Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,
x"

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy on Scruffs!

2010-03-03T10:30:00.003Z

Hi, it's me Judy!

I've really exciting news.

There's going to be a Wheelie Dog Show, Scruffs - do click on the poster for all the details & strict entrance rules...Miss Enid Wheelie on Wheels, THE authority on all things relating to Manners of Etiquette will be the hostess with the mostess...

Must remember my P's & Q's in her presence.

But, somewhat worryingly, the Supreme Judge is Eric, Square Dog, whose usual way of greeting wheelies is this...I maybe small but I'm brave enough to face him - I think!!!

Perhaps, I'll let Bailey enter with me!

Then, I can hide under his wheels.

Must get Mummy to smooth down my felt & find an Orange bandanna - it's Eric's favourite colour!

Will post photo's of the event, promise!

Till next time,

Foxy love & wheelie wishes
xxx

True Colours Thursday - ORANGE & LEMON!

2010-02-25T10:35:00.004Z

I thought I was seriously in trouble this week, as when struggling with a colour, Merry has always come to my rescue.

But after Saturdays photograph of her and Master Stormy cuddling, I was in her bad books big time.

Yet, what did she do?

Quietly donned her ORANGE & LEMON floral scarf and rallied Polly Pola & Peaches to the cause too with their appropiate scarfs...

Then, she found one of Mother's Kensitas Flower cards showing an Antirrhinum embroidered in ORANGE & LEMON silks...

And Polly Pola not to be out done, proudly showed off her toy Elephant...Thank-you girls, your help was much appreciated.
Next weeks colour is NAVY - I wonder if I will be pushing my luck with dear Merry if I mention Stormy again!!!
Ear wagging hugs,

x

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy Ponders!

2010-02-24T14:22:00.005Z

Hi, it's me Judy!
I'm a sad, very sad 'wheelie', as my crafty creator 'Aunt' Lana, over @ Airedale Heaven, who only recently lost her husband, has now lost her sweet Aire pup Poppy - how cruel is that?
I've also no new photo's today as Mummy's poorly - she imbibed far too much red wine last night in an attempt to lift her flagging spirits - a bad & sad move, as now she is even more depressed!
And Woodstock's down too, having made his first ever post that's not received a single comment, and what's worse, his best friend Merry is upset with him because he made that post in the first place.
Think I'll just go take a nap & hope tomorrow looks 'wheelie' brighter.
Foxy love & wheelie wishes,

xxx

Saturday Photo Hunt - Cuddly!

2010-02-20T10:43:00.007Z

Today's photographic prompt gives me an opportunity to quickly update you on Merry's pursuit of Master Stormy.

Her persistence is obviously paying off, as they were seen to be getting seriously cuddly on St Valentine's Day...I quickly adverted my eyes after this touching moment, as wanted to spare their bear blushes!!!!
Ear wagging hugs,

x

True Colours Thursday - SHOCKING PINK!

2010-02-18T08:15:00.001Z

Short of SHOCKING PINK Mother and I have agreed to share Miss Cassandra - today she is a Vintage fashion Goddess seen here, modeling Grandmother's 1930's chiffon SHOCKING PINK pieces...Ear wagging hugs,

x

Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey & Judy makes Pancakes!

2010-02-17T13:09:00.017Z

Hi everyone, Bailey here, AND me, Judy!
As you can see, I've, we've taken to cooking.
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday, Pancake day, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras & Carnival - whatever, it was the day before Ash Wednesday & the start of Lent - that's today!
For those that observe religious thingy bobs, not Mistress for sure; that means 40 days of fasting or trying to give up something one wants big time, like chocolate or alcohol.
Now, there's was no chance, that, you know who, will go Tea-Total.
Or Miss Foxy will give up her superiority towards me.
Ouch, SHE wheelie wheeled me!
Judy here: He deserved it!
But we did all get together as a family, and follow the custom of a celebratory feast.
I collected the best eggs from Miss Henny Penny's cage, HE wanted to use the cheapo ones...In the end we used up both & all the milk in the house.
Opps! None was left for Mummys breakfast
I tackled the Lemons & Oranges...Bailey: And I did the serious work like beating the eggs...And heating up the brand new, non-stick pan...Mistress, then insisted, heavens knows why, on taking over from me.
Shucks, I was having such fun!
And, as she, seemed sadly, unable to do two tasks @ once; ie cook & take photo's; I can't show you the finished pancakes.
We, however, enjoyed them with freshly squeezed Lemon & Orange juice & sprinkles of sugar.
Judy :They were great; till, Mummy reminisced about a fancy variation, she'd tried once.
She made wholewheat [brown] pancakes & filled them with lemon curd & creme fraiche, before pouring Limoncello, an Italian liqueur, she'd brought back from Rome over them!
Grrr!
That Sis of mine always has to have the last word!
Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,
x"
Foxy love & wheelie wishes,
XXX

Postscript from Bailey!
I did indeed find a Valentine!
Sweet little wheelie miss Sally May, she maybe small but if she likes me...

The Little Polar Bear!

2010-02-15T14:53:00.008Z

'Aunt' Misses Peach(^;^), has sent Mother and I a wonderful video.
My Polar Bear Hug members - Sunday, Skipper, Miss Polly Pola and Anna were as enthralled as us...
Watching it, even made me fond of Skipper, as he must have been this cute once upon a time...

As this is our very first ever video up-load, I do hope you can all see and enjoy it too.
Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

A Special Valentine Update!

2010-02-14T12:36:00.003Z

What can I say, my old bear heart brims over with pride.
I have just recieved this comfirmation from my dear beloved Miss Rosie, that my Valentines card to her, did indeed arrive in time...Naturally, I did not sign it as tradition decrees, but my nearlier post which she read, was rather a give away!
Am now just just a little concerned, that all these other cards @ 'Aunt' Misses Peach's cozy cottage might be for her too...But, I believe a lady of her refinement will have a loyal true heart to me!
Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

Happy Valentines Day Miss Rosie!

2010-02-14T08:41:00.007Z

It gladdens an old bears heart to be able to send a Valentines Day Card.

I will now reveal the one I personally dispatched to my dear Miss Rosie, a sweetheart of a pink lady Stieff...

The single red rose bud I deliver 'virtually' with my deapest regards.

Mother even found me a selection of cakes perfect for the occassion too...

Since I see green dragons on one, a Happy Valentines Day to Dilly.

And to all my other friends too!

Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

True Colours Thursday - CINNAMON!

2010-02-11T08:34:00.001Z

Today I am going to make a long over due introduction.

Meet my CINNAMON Hug member...He arrived home late last Summer in Mother's wicker shopping basket...

She found him looking lost, amongst nick-nacks on a market stall.

And, being amused by his CINNAMON teddybear decorated pyjamas...She decided there was only one possible name for him - PJ!

He is a nice lad, likes to lounge around, so fits in well here.
Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey seeks Romance!

2010-02-10T10:47:00.002Z

Hallo all!

With Valentines Day looming I have a dilemma.

Who to send my romantic greeting too!

Shhh - don't tell anyone but you see, I don't have a 'wheelie' girlfriend!

Most of the terrier pups are already paired off.

But, I don't look like an Airedale or a WFT like precious little Miss Judy.

I'm a 'wheelie' mongrel.

Mistress says that it doesn't matter, my cute black button nose & big brown eyes will win hearts a plenty...

I've got my pressie & Valentines card @ the ready...

Any recipients out there???

Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,
x

Awarded!

2010-02-08T14:35:00.002Z

Aunt BJ has graced me with this sweet friendship award...Am tickled pink as have no problems with my femine bear side!

The Awards Rules:
Rule #1 - Copy image to your blog - accomplished!

Rule #2. List 10 things that make you happy and try to do one today.

In no particular order of significance

1. Jaffa Cakes - my favourite scrummy tea pawty cake...2. Cuddling with Mother, and Merry and Polly Pola and Miss Judy.

3. Thinking of my beloved Miss Rosie Bear, and especially @ the moment as am trying to decide which Valentines Card to send her, my final choice is secret until the big day...4. Making new blog friends, whether bears, cats, humans or pups.

5. Being all cosily wrapped up on a cold Winters night, my old mohair is a bit on the thin side in certain area's - modesty prevents me from say exactly where...6. Being head of Mother Blue's ever growing Hug of Bears, Stuffies & Wheelies!

7. Introducing my said Hugs members old & new - this is Ollie from last year...

8. Being a much loved teddybear - Mother found this and says it's true...

9. Dreaming of maybe visiting my birth palace this year before Mother moves away from the locality.

10. Secretly writing my Bear Memoirs for prosperity...

Rule #3 - Tag 10 bloggers who brighten your day.
Well, Mother tagged many of my day brighteners - 'Aunt' Misses Peach, Bob T Bear [esq], Asta, Aunt BJ and Maggie & Mitch, but I have other blogs that delight me.
1) Buttons BeCause
2)) Marlowe: A Teddy Bear
3) Dilly's Castle
4) Eduardo - a Snuggle Puggle
5) 'Family' Molly, Taffy & Monty
6) Jen - The Baybearys' Cottage
7) Mack & Sally-Ann
8) Prince Hector
9) 'Aunt' Dina's Blog Spot...
10) Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh & Java - Rocky Creek Scotties

Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

True Colours Thursday - PEWTER!

2010-02-04T08:00:00.000Z

Mother once again, stole my original photograph for PEWTER, see her post - you can just spy my paws!
But then, Miss Judy mentioned her fine felted PEWTER grey back...

And, her neat neck spots, modeled on the Jackson's personal markings...

She was so seriously disappointed, I did not feature her for last Saturday's Photo Hunt as it's prompt was 'Spotted', I could not ignore her PEWTER look today!

Hope I have made amends now!
Ear wagging hugs,

x

A Year with Merry!

2010-02-03T07:49:00.006Z

No Wheelie Wednesday today, as, as Head of Hug I have intervened!
I have an important date to recall instead.

As one's bear years pass by and one grows older, time flies seriously fast!
It is hardly seems possible, that it is a year today, that dear Merry arrived from across the Pond.
My very first view of her in her travel box...Sent on her journey by Maggie & Mitch, she came 'Home' to me.
They, her kind American family wanted me to take care of her, as her birthright is as a Merrythought Bear in the British Isles; and they found her 'lost' in Woodstock, Massachusetts - how significant was that ???
Merry is a sweet heart bear - my very best friend...Just so glad you joined me!
Time for tea now...Ear wagging hugs,

x

A New Bear on the Block!

2010-02-02T12:54:00.008Z

Am always delighted to learn of a new blogging bear and welcome him to our very select fold.
Let me introduce you to Prince Hector...Sorry the photograph of his fine self is a bit, well a lot on the small size!
Anyway, when his original family moved 'North' recently, he declined to go and sort another 'Forever' home' and a new loving young Mistress.
Do go and say 'Hello' to them both - am sure they will appreciate it.
Ear wagging hugs,

x

True Colours Thursday - PUCE!

2010-01-28T07:55:00.001Z

PUCE!

It was paws in the air, I can tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But then, Mother pointed out that she had not only bought a fancy hat from that Bear Fair for Merry, but another one, especially chosen with today's colour in mind - Yes, well - you could have told me earlier!

It was for Polly Pola, whose taste in head attire has been highly questionable in the past.

She has been known to actually enjoy, unlike my-self, wearing pants on her head to please Bob T Bear (esq.) who named her!!!

Personally, I think this Pixie look is much more becoming...

As to whether it & it's button decoration and her handkerchief are PUCE, I am keeping an open mind on!

I am to tell you, both Merry's & Polly's hats were created by Gylls Bears.

Ear wagging hugs,

x

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy on Books & Honey!

2010-01-27T07:42:00.005Z

Hi, it's me Judy!

With nursing duties over, Woodstock & I have been spending some quiet time reading together...

You see, this was my Christmas pressie to him...

We may not have a Pooh Bear in the Hug, but we do love his stories!

And, in his honour, we're having crusty bread & Honey for tea today...

Wish you could all join us!

Who cares about sticky paws & wheels - it's scrummy!

Till next time, keep cosy!
Foxy love & wheelie wishes,
xxx

My 1st Blog Anniversary!

2010-01-24T08:30:00.000Z

I do find it hard to believe it has been a year since I did my very first post!
My Anniversary Counter has a glitch - ignore it!
It was today last year I arrived in Blogland.
And, what a year it has been too!
So much fun, bear laughter & friendship...A big THANK-YOU to you, who haved shared the moments with me!
Ear wagging hugs to all,

x

True Colours Thursday - BLUE & WHITE!

2010-01-21T08:00:00.006Z

Being the Gentleman Bear that I am, I will only say a little on Mother's Colours post today as her story with BLUE & WHITE photographs regarding the lady who makes hand spun hair Teddy Bears should strictly have been mine to relate - after all, I am head of her Bear Hug!
But, I have a big heart and I have my own romantic tale to tell!!!

As you know, dear Merry is trying to win the heart of Master Stormy, with his dashing navy BLUE & WHITE bow...Her initial attempts re wearing seductive 'Evening in Paris' Perfume and sharing similar taste in Italian Deruta [BLUE & WHITE] pottery have failed to make an impression - he remains friendly but regretably ALOOF!

However, Mother @ that pre Christmas Teddy Bear Fair in Brighton, found a pretty BLUE hat decorated with tiny WHITE pearls for her to wear...

And when home, a BLUE & WHITE silk handkerchief of Grandmothers.

The finished look - she, Merry hates to model - I insisted...

So, encouraged, by Stormy's unexpected Christmas bouquet of Roses...And with another splash of the magic BLUE &WHITE perfume...

Merry went wooing again - she is one liberated persistant Lady Bear!

The result???

To be continued...

Unfortunately, Mother's camera has lost it's memory and my photograghs!

Hence, I leave you with this romantic 'cliff-hanger'!

Hugs,
x

Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey Better & Busy!

2010-01-20T13:24:00.009Z

Hallo All!
You'll be pleased to know I'm back on my paws after my nasty bout of 'Wheelie' Flu - that Swine Flu is nothing in comparrision.
It goes against my stuffing BUT have to admit that the Foxy Miss did good as a nurse - kept the hot toddy's flowing nicely!
Shame, she doesn't have a cure for Mistress's forgetfulness.
You wouldn't believe the mess she made looking for her mislaid keys.
She even emptied her shredded paper basket!
Ever my helpful self, I was on floor sweeping duties yesterday...While she relaxed with coffee & finished this rather unique Jig-Saw, one I had especially had made for her... As Sir Woodstock would say of himself "Handsome looking fellow!"
Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,
x

True Colours Thursday - APRICOT!

2010-01-14T08:00:00.007Z

Now, last time we had this sort of shade, Mother stole Hug member Miss Peaches Bear off me for her post - I have reclaimed her & her APRICOT flowers for today...

Friends may recall, she, Mother went to a Teddy Bear Fair whilst in Brighton on her pre Christmas visit there without me - a great regret, as I would certainly, have chosen a more suitable new bear than Othello!

But, looking through her photographs of the event, I have found this one that includes a small APRICOT youngster...Why did she not choose him, he is rather cute!

Ear wagging hugs to all ,
x

Wheelie Wednesday - Nurse Judy Reporting!

2010-01-13T11:15:00.012Z

Hi, it's me Judy!

It's been simply ages since I had a word with you all.
I hope everyone's well & keeping paws warm this cold snowy Winter.

We're having lots more white flurries today!

But unlike Bailey last week, I'm wisely NOT looking outside.

He wishes now, he'd not tried to catch snowflakes on his tongue, as instead, he's caught a Cold - mustn't laugh, just quietly girly giggle.

Naturally being a boy, he claims it's much more serious - Wheelie Flu!

And, he's taken to his or rather Mummy's bed with a raft of tissues...

Remembering my 'virtual' nursing training by experienced WFT Head Nurse Asta, I donned my best Florance Nightingale look & delved in to the family Medicine Chest...I've even taken his temperature & professionally put the thermometer under his tongue...He protested, but I said I could have put it elsewhere!!!

My conclussion is - he'll live.

Since Sir Woodstock thoughtfully suggested Bailey might need lots of Vitamin C to aid his recovery, I've set to work...

Must dash, as am off to take him his hot toddy.

Aren't, I, just the very best Sis, anyone could ever have???

And, it's not the first time I've nursed HIM back to good health!

I'll remind of that again, when he is back on his wheels.

Till next time, keep cosy!

Foxy love & wheelie wishes,
xxx

Purr-day Greetings Misses Peach!

2010-01-10T14:13:00.011Z

One can never have enough 'Aunts'!

The fact that one of mine is a cat is incidental, she is a lady of fine vintage.

Here we are sharing a quiet moment pre her recent wedding nuptials...

Purr-Day Greeting to you dear 'Aunt' Misses Peach>(^;^)<!

Mother and I will be joining you shortly @ the Cozy Cottage for tea & cake.
And of course, while there, I can hopefully steel a quiet private word with my own beloved Miss Rosie too - Yes!

Saturday Photo Hunt - Bulky!

2010-01-09T13:34:00.001Z

I have not participated in Photo Hunt for a while.
But, this weeks prompt means I can show off my new bulky jacket...Cosy as it is, I am still not venturing outside mind, have to take care of my vintage mohair!
Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - SNOW WHITE!

2010-01-07T10:00:00.001Z

Now, you may recall that in the Autumn I took Master Buttons advise and insisted grumpy Skipper, as befitting his SNOW WHITE Polar Bear heritage, hibernate for a few months in hope of improving his temperament.

With Wheelie Bailey, his best Buddys help, we managed to shove - err, Sorry - stow him away under the stairs, with the promise to wake him in time for the Holiday Festivities...Personally, I would have preferred him to sleep on and on and on

And the recent Winter weather suggests he should have!

But, a Bear's Word is his Bond, so we woke him up on Christmas Eve!

His first thought, was not 'Thank-you 'as I had bear hoped, but a very private word with Bailey...It seemed Skipper refreshed, had decided to abandon his dark, somewhat menacing 'Blues Brother' shades , however, as he is short sighted he desperately needed new glasses!

Fortunately Mother was @ hand with a few spare pairs for him to try...He finally settled on one and agreeably donned his Christmas pawty hat too...Maybe, he is a 'new' SNOW WHITE bear after all - only paw time will tell!

Hugs,

Wordless Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey Looks Out!

2010-01-06T11:37:00.001Z

A Bear in a Box!

2010-01-04T13:30:00.001Z

Sometimes, I have to put my paw firmly down.

The Postlady made a delivery today, a parcel.

Mother, claimed as it was addressed to her, it was hers.

But, I pointed out this, which meant it must be for me...

After a minor tussle, when I had to admit, I required her help opening the said box, this was our first sighting of it's bear contents...

Once I had turned Wallace over, it was obvious he was meant for me - see the name clearly marked on the envelope...

We quickly got a quainted, although his Americanised Scottish accent is a touch differcult to understand...

Then, he showed me his travelling companion - a Friendship Angel with her pup...

They were destined for Mother.

Who is the friend who thought of us both this Christmas time?

Why 'Aunt' BJ!

Many, many thank-you's.

Hugs,

New Year, New Things!

2010-01-01T13:54:00.007Z

Happy New Year again every bear, pup & 'Aunt'!
After hanging up my personal 2010 calendar, Mother said today is the day for fresh starts - it is out with the old ways and in with the new!
So, in keeping with this, she has given me my very own e-mail address.
I quickly had my paw on the job via my new mouse mat...AOL here I come...
And with that accessed, there was no stopping me.
I have opened my very own Blogger Account in the name of Sir Woodstock Bear - am just so chuffed and proud.
I still have to fine tune to my profile mind.
But, from now on, I will be posting in my own right.
And, if that was not all enough, I also have a 'live' logo too...

He was 'Aunt' NakedBears.
However as she no longer blogs, Mother assures me, she will not mind me keeping him active, besides which I think he does bear a slight engaging resemblance to yours truly!

Now, I understand that it is custom to make New Years Resolutions.
This I have been giving careful consideration, as they must be simple ones that I will not break easily!
1) I will eat less Honey - this should be easy enough to keep, as not that fond of the sweet stuff, too darn sticky on the old paws!
2) I promise to hug Mother every morning - no problems there, as two of us to keep and remember this one.
3) I will act as cupid between dear Merry and Master Stormy - after he has seen her, in her new hat, a Christmas gift, that will be bear easy!
4) I must be nice to Skipper - yes, I did wake him up from his hibernation for the Holidays but more on that another time!
5) I promise to let the Wheelies to post every Wednesday - Grr, maybe!
6) I resolve to win the hand of fair Miss Rosie Bear - an old bear needs to act, before some young whipper-snapper bowls her over!
7) I will TRY to keep Mother on track - a bit concerned about this one, as could prove the most difficult!
As the last three will keep me on my toes, I am quitting while ahead.
Does anyone else care to share their resolutions???

Enjoy your New Years Day all.
Hugs
x

Telling Tales AND True Colours Thursday - PINE GREEN!

2009-12-31T13:03:00.005Z

Apologies bears, pups and 'Aunts' for going AWL after the excitement of the Christmas Cracker Pull.

But, my Head of Hug responsibilities took precedence.

You see, Mother has had a major misadventure.

She quite literally, went missing on us on Boxing Day!!!

After she had not come home for long three nights and three even longer days, after only going to Town for I imagine more Bear Treats, I feared the worst - ABANDONMENT.

Then, this strange, swollen, black & blue bruised faced person arrived.

The Hug and I looked aghast.

The younger Hug members even hid in fright @ this strange apparition.

I, though took charge of the situation.

After bravely interrogating her, I decided it was Mother after all.

And no matter what her appearance, that we were relieved to have her back with us, even if she did smell a touch of hospital disinfectant!

Later that day someone called a Locksmith, did strange things to our front door, before presenting Mother with a bunch of shiny new brass keys.

She said we were all now safe!

Am taking her word for it.

I am also, indebted to 'Aunt' BJ, who worried, had 'Aunt' Dina call and check in on of us.

Mother is sleeping a lot, and every morning she has interesting new facial colours, personally I do not think the look will catch on.

Infact for a while, I would recommend she to wear her Blue Venetian Mask to face the outside world.

Apart from that everything is good now.

SO, onto the days business.

There was only one choice for PINE GREEN - Grizzy Bear Lee.

His 'Gotcha' place @ Three Valley Gap, BC - is surrounded by Mountain PINE's, his Canadian Sweetshirt is GREEN, and he likes to fell small GREEN PINES!

Here we are together...

The day is so dark, we had to sneak upstairs and into Mother's bed by the window where the light was better for our photo shot, only please do not tell her.

Now you may recall that Christmas bag I had for Mother?

Here's part of it's contents - a rather special Fridge Magnet...

Does he not bare a striking resemblance to some bear???

Plus his hat and scarf contains, yes, PINE GREEN!

OPPS!
Almost nearly forgot, a very HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.
May it hold every bear thing you desire that 2009 did not.

Extra warm hugs,

xxx

The Big Christmas Day 'Pull' Report!

2009-12-25T15:37:00.001Z

My Christmas Cracker event was 'cracking' success.

Master Mitch, always game, was first to show up...

I won!

Wowee!!!

Err - Sorry, got a touch carried away there!

My prize, a small notebook for my private mussings; a gold paper hat - see following pulls photo and this joke:-

"How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?"

Of, course Mitch, champion pizza eater guessed the answer straight away.
"Deep pan, crisp & even!".

Next willing victim - Opps, willing participant was Willie, standing in proxy, for 'Aunt' BJ...

I lost this tug!

He got a giant paper clip for his efforts & another GREEN paper hat!

And his joke went like this:-

"What is BLACK & WHITE and RED all over?"

"A newspaper!!!"

Then, dear 'Aunt' Misses Peach >(^;^)< dropped into admire her two look-a-likes on Mother's tree...Being the gentleman Bear that I am, I allowed her to win her cracker pull - was actually thankful I did - the prize was a small vanity mirrow, a PINK hat and this joke, oh so meant for her:-

"What are BROWN & creep around the house?"
"Mince spies!"

And finally, Master Marlowe took time out from his own Hug celebrations to arrive in his Santa suit...This cracker was a 'Damp Squid' as pull as we might, we got no-where.

So, we called it a dead heat.

But joke was definitely designed for us bears:-

"How do you start a teddy bear race?"

"Ready, Teddy, Go!"

Well, hope everyone has had as much fun as me today.

Will report on the Hugs and my stockings fillers later.

Am, now off to share an after dinner Benidictine liqueur with Mother.

It was a Xmas gift to her.

Made by Monks from Herbs and Honey - she finds it excessively sweet.

So, is more than willing to share with me

Yesssssssssssssss!

Hugs,
x

True Colours Thursday - My CHRISTMAS COLOURS & GREETINGS!

2009-12-23T16:36:00.002Z

Here it is late, late on Christmas Eve and I have only just managed to post!

Mother had something called a camera battery crisis!!!

I ask you?

You would think, she would know by now that flash photography eats up the power and be prepared with a reserve stock but no!

Anyway, we or rather, I am finally back on track.

It seems those smart Airedale friends of mine, Maggie & Mitch and I had the same festive colour combination thought, that is RED & GREEN!

Do you not love my Christmas Bow, and that gift bag is for Mother...

I have already hung my personally hand knitted stocking by 'Aunt' Sue up on the tree and just hope that Mrs Christmas & that Elf Bear that has taken up residence there, have Santa's ear regarding my Wish List...

Only tomorrow morning will tell!!!

In the meantime, I send all my Bear, Cat & Pup friends and human 'Aunts' Greetings for a Merry Christmas!

Seasonal Beary Love and Hugs,
x

Who wants to share a Christmas Cracker with Me???

2009-12-20T13:06:00.010Z

Putting my present grievances aside re interlopper Othello, I will more write on that @ a later date; I want to try in the Spirit of the Season, re create a Christmas Cracker Pull that Mother shared in 2007 with WFT Gussie...

I have set aside special crakers for the event....

Now all I need is four friends willing to do a pull on the big day!
Surely some Bears & Pups must be game?

Place: Virtual Blogland
Time: Christmas Day - 6pm Greenich Mean time [ Mother dines late!]
Reward: What is ever in the Craker plus a twee Joke!

Hugs,
x

True Colours Thursday - CRANBERRY!

2009-12-17T13:30:00.004Z

Hallo, it's me Merry...Mother's finally home, but Sir Woodstock is in a terrible strop!

His nose has been seriously put out of joint by a new arrival & rival....

I think Othello is a sweetheart bear.

But his 'Growler' greeting did not go down well in certain quarters!

So, I asked Anna to help me out with todays post...

Here she is in her CRANBERRY ribbon top with her latest 'Find'...She really is a jewelery kleptomaniac!

First Grandmothers pearls, now a broach!!!

Hugs to all,
xxx

True Colours Thursday - AQUA!

2009-12-10T09:00:00.004Z

A very brief word as Mother is away from home, she's been gone a week now and still not due to return!!!

The Hug and I are using the time to rest in preparation for Christmas.

This is little Beany Miss Flower, who being AQUA, chose a nice cosy spot on Mother's stripped AQUA fleece...

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - CREAM!

2009-12-03T08:00:00.006Z

After the excesses of my Bear-day on Monday, CREAM, especially CREAM based drinks, I can bearly, bear to think about!!!

In fact, thinking @ all is still a little difficult!

I avoided the demon LEMON as in Gin & Tonic's after last time.

Instead, I tried Bailey's Irish CREAM Liqueur cocktails @ my pawty!

NOT, a wise move, in hindsight!

First, was this simple one over ice - Mother's Christmas favourite...

But then, I got more adventurous ...

It was called an 'Ultimate Mudslide'
30 ml vodka

30 ml coffee liqueur

30 ml Irish CREAM liqueur

45 ml CREAM

45 ml milk

1/2 banana

grated chocolate

Place all ingredients, except grated chocolate, in a blender & blend until smooth.

Pour into margarita glass and sprinkle with grated chocolate.

Woweeeeeeeeeee - was that good!

After that, maybe I should have retired from imbibing and left the single CREAM shotters well alone...Google's images do NOT do justice to any of the drinks, all enjoyable @ the time, but seriously potent!!!

As a consequence my only CREAM bear offering today, is from Mother, who took pity on me! She found this handsome one recently, resting comfortably in a Store...Maybe, I should buy him for her for Christmas!
Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy on the Bear-day Aftermath!

2009-12-02T13:21:00.006Z

Hi, it's me Judy!

Just a quick post as I am soooo busy caring for a still poorly Mummy, an exceedingly 'tired' Woodstock, & clearing up after the pawty!!!

I imagine, you wondered where I was on Sir Woodstock's actual 1st Bear-day Celebration?

Well, dear Merry & I took it upon our-selves to help Mummy.

You wouldn't imagine to number of paw-martini's we made, even WFT Asta was impressed!

Then, there was the entrees to serve & the ice-cream to scoop out - it was busy, busy but loads of fun.

The aftermath, not so much!

Fancy pawty hats were left everywhere!!!

And, then there were the feathers to collect, due to the tipsy pillow fight between bears & 'wheelie' pups!

Thankfully, Woodstock's beloved Miss Rosie more a tea- mistress than a imbiber departed early, so didn't see that!!!

As for Woodstock him-self, he had such a 'good time' he's been sleeping it off ever since...

Anyway, Merry & I are finally getting on top of tidying things up!

But, what worries me is Woodstock has his first Gotch Day looming and Mother's going to be away!!!

Whispering here, hopefully, he won't remember it.

Till next time,

Foxy love & wheelie wishes
xxx

Time to Celebrate!

2009-11-30T08:54:00.016Z

Happy Bear-day to me,

Happy Birthday to Sir Winston,

Happy Bear-day dear ME,

Happy Birthday dear Sir Winston,

Happy B-day to US!

There is no prize for guessing what to day it is here?

My Hug is fancy pawty hat ready as my invitations specified...

Yes, it is my very first ever my Bear-day celebration!

Mother, hiding behind her Venetian mask, wanted to make it special...But I fear she now regrets it's technicalities!!!

[Blue here, without the help of friends below re images all gratefully received, I would have done a 'Woodstock Regrets' post re this 'madness' on my part, as I have felt so unwell this weekend it has been a real struggle to get my act together!]

Back to me, the bear-day boy!

Not every bear can celebrate his day in such fine company!

My Hero, Sir Winston Churchill was born today in 1874 @ the Big House there in Woodstock!

And a 'wheelie' friend joining us is named after him too!

It fell to this wartime prime-minister, to cement my country's alliance with the US, where I now have many good friends!

The son of an American mother & an English father, his eloquence - yes, he was a fine speaker, with a way with words, just like me - endeared him nearly as much to Americans as to the British!

This oil portrait of him is by Douglas Granville Chandor 1946...

And this me, a digital photograph by Mother 2009...

Now, the pawty really can start, the caters have delivered!

My cake has arrived, not from the Shop but it is chocolate...And, my presents marched in...Followed by my many friends.

Master Buttons, smartly attired in business suit was first @ the door... The Rocky Creek Scotties were next...Followed by, Maggie & Mitch plus Miss Autumn and Kipper & Hazel...WFT's Miss Fergi, Jake & 'Wheelie' Winston...

Bob T Bear, esq came over without his famous pants on head...

Charlie Bear, Sally Ann, Mack & Taddy teleported across from the USA...And, Diva Asta as usual dressed to impress & took centre stage...Then played the piano beautifully for our dances and my Bear-day chorus...Before setting up a Las Vegas style gaming table to showing off her card tricks... Ginger Jasper in very fetching green, hoped the luck of the Irish was with him when he sat down to play poker against her...

And, we must send Greeting to his Dad, who has the honour to share his Birthday with little old me!

My personal guest of honour was of course, my lady bear friend dear Miss Rosie - we shared a private moment over a paw-martini, after I had reclaimed her from Master Buttons company - I think she admires a gent in a suit...She arrived with apologies from Aunt Misses Peach, who is still away on her honeymoon with Mickey.

Moving on, Mother has lite my cakes candles - look @ them burning brightly - I am not saying how many...

Everyone please take a deep breath, think of a wish & help me blow them out - one, two, three woooooooooooooooooosh!

And, may I say 'Thank-You' to you for all coming to share my day and making it so memorable, now, lets pawty some more.

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - ORANGE and Happy Thanks-Giving!!

2009-11-26T08:41:00.009Z

I kept this ORANGE Pumpkin lantern of yours truly, handsome self, especially for today - it seemed appropiate...My earlier Google Image search re ORANGE did produced this fine fellow having his own Thanks-Giving feast...And, Mother, whilst shopping, encountered this youngster in his ORANGE jumper with sweeties...So, all that remains for me to say now is...
Happy Thanks-Giving to my all friends across the pond!
Hugs,

My Bear-Day Plans!

2009-11-25T11:10:00.004Z

I have had to over-rule Wheelie Wednesday today - well, it is my blog and Mother has procrastinated long enough about making this very important announcement regarding the 30th of November 2009!

Yes, it is now, only a few days away to my first ever Bear-Day celebration!

I honestly, have to confess, head in paws, I have no idea when I was actually born, but as I have aspirations re my birth place ie the Palace in Woodstock, I have adopted one of it's most famous son's day as mine.

Mother approved, as she loves history.

And, one must aim high in life!

And what can be higher than Sir Winston Churchill, Great Britain's prime minister during World War II???

Then, she lowers the tone with my Pawty Invitations...

FANCY HATS!!!!!!!!!!!

But, everyone is welcome - bears, cats, pups, human's, especially Aunts!

Mother has promised to mix serious Paw-Martinis...

Cook lots of tempting fishy/meaty items all glazed /roasted in Honey...

And, order in a wealth of desserts - I specified Ice-cream ...

I hope for a Bear-Day Cake too???
So, RSVP and please come help me blow out my unspecified number of candles!
Sir Winston would be a 135, but I am considerably younger than that!
Hugs,

A Barkday Apple for Mitch!

2009-11-24T09:16:00.006Z

For my Airedale friend...Happy Barkday Mitch!
Hugs,

Pudsey's Children in Need Appeal 2009!

2009-11-20T14:44:00.005Z

I had a rude awaking this morning!
Young Pudsey grabbed my attention first thing, even before my breakfast...He insisted it was HIS day!!!

I went immediately to Mother re an explaination, as I do not readily accept this sort of conduct in my Hug!

She explained, he, Pudsey, is the mascot of the annual BBC TV's Children in Need appeal.

And, the principle fund raising events are today & on tonight's television.

Oh dear!

But, never let it be said, I do not know when I am in the wrong!

Now my Pudsey, is the original superior designer bear, but last year he was replaced by a brasher brother...Never the less he and 'Bro' have been 'Out & about' fund raising across the country - all my Mosaic images come from Google sources too many to credit individually...The charity's aim is improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Last year, the 2008 Appeal raised an amazing £38 million!

This evening Pudsey and I will snuggle up & watch the Children In Need programme together with Mother...It is seven hours plus long, so I wonder do who will fall asleep first???

Not me for sure!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - LAPIS LAZULI!

2009-11-19T08:00:00.016Z

A while back on another True Colour Thursday, Navy I believe, I posted about Merry being smitten with Master Stormy.
A fine and handsome fellow, he is still proving a differcult bear for her to 'Woe and Win' over!
This is her latest effort to 'Wow' him with her style and good taste...She's doned Mother's LAPIS LAZULI blue glass beads... And started to use her pretty little milk jug made in Italian Deruta pottery...Why, the latter?
Because, Stormy has the matching coffee cup - Mother brought both back as holiday souvenirs from Lago Trasimeno, in Umbria, Italy... I just hope, this display on Merry's part works, as she does get rather blue when rejected by him!
But, I suspect this courtship has a way to run yet!
Hugs,

Gardening Bears!

2009-11-16T15:08:00.002Z

Mother, while she was away recently, went Garden Centre visiting!

Now, like her, I prefer to leave actual gardening to 'Wheelie' Bailey.

But, it seems Nottcutt's Garden Centre's have Bears a plenty, who like to garden...Even, fight with Rose briars...

Then, when done - hang out amongst the flowers...Or, try to sell them selves in pairs on a garden trug @ the 'Last Bear Stop' ie Check-Out point...Amazingly, Mother did not sucumb to any of them!
Hugs, from a dumb-founded bear,

A Late Photo Hunt - Music!

2009-11-15T08:05:00.003Z

I moved this post from yesterday, in respect of the Miss Snickers appeal!
I do not have a photograph as such, but Mother has found a Country music song about us bears.
It is sung by a nice blonde lady called Babara Fairchild.
And, I am going to dedicate it to my dear Miss Rosie!
Now, DO NOT FORGET to turn OFF 'The Teddy Bears Picnic' on my Juke-Box before viewing ...

Hugs,

A Worldwide Moment for Miss Snickers!

2009-11-14T10:58:00.005Z

Mother has posted all the details about this very urgent appeal HERE...My paws are definitely in.
And, all the Hug and Wheelie's Bailey & Judy will be joining me to send heartfelt good wishes to Miss Snickers and her Family @ 11pm tonight.
Do join us to will this brave Wire Fox Terrier Miss well again.
Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - VIOLET!

2009-11-12T08:08:00.002Z

I mentioned to Mother, as soon as she arrived home on Tuesday, my concern that I would not be able to participate today, unless Miss Merry volunteered to model another kimono, this time a VIOLET one!
Then yesterday, Mother went into town and upon her return, presented me with a paperbag!

I sniffed it intently...But, imagine my surprise and delight when VIOLET popped out...It seems, Mother had called in @ the local British Heart Foundation charity shop as she frequently does when shopping, and found VIOLET desperately seeking a home.

Thankful, Mother had some spare loose change in her purse.
It would appear little VIOLET must have been given to celebrate a special event by the insignia on her bosom...

It says "Well Done"!
That is what I say to Mother.
Hugs,

Wordless Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey & Judy 'Remember'!

2009-11-11T11:00:00.001Z

True Colours Thursday - CANARY YELLOW!

2009-11-05T07:00:00.001Z

I keep telling Mother we need a Winnie, the Pooh Bear in the Hug!
The best we have to date, is his YELLOW face on her socks...Hugs,

A Post Wedding Day Post!

2009-11-04T17:02:00.007Z

Now, I usually allow the 'Wheelies' to have a say today, it being Wednesday, however, Miss Judy, small in stature, but big in romantic heart, has kindly allowed me over rule such things.

Mother & I have finally returned home from 'Aunt', now Misses Peach >(^;^)<'s Vintage Wedding.

It was a truly beautiful affair.

Mother wept during the ceremony when Pachelbel's Canon in D was played.

That music was so appropriate, as my own wedding gift, was 'Woodstock' Wedding Wind Chimes of that particular ring...

Here are a couple of delightful 'Official' wedding images for you...

Their cake, even impressed Mother...

Also, I do have my own personal photographs!

Here I am with the Bride & Groom...Then alone, with my dear Aunt Misses Peach...

Yes, it was a day to remember / treasure!

And partly, mostly, because I finally meet, bear to bear face, my lovely Miss Rosie.

I am still floating on cloud nine!

She liked me - I think rather a lot too!

And, I do so reciprocate those feelings.

I understand, Internet Romance, can be difficult, but not in this case.

Since home, I can bearly lift my eyes from her portrait... Hugs from a besotted,

Miss Peach>(^;^)<'s Wedding Day!

2009-10-31T09:03:00.010Z

Today is an extremely special one for all concerned!

Aunt Miss Peach >(^;^)< is getting married...She will shortly be exchanging her vows with her betrothed Mickey the Black Cat, @ The Lighthouse, Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia!

And, I am escorting my own beloved, Miss Rosie, who resides with Miss Peach; being her 'Beau' makes my old heart swell with immense pride!

Here she is, all ready for the occassion, dressed like the very fine quality Pink Lady Stieff Bear she is...

A minor point of interest, that Mother insists I tell you - is that Miss Rosie's dress is actually Mother's own Christening gown, neatly adapted for the wedding!

How come you may wonder???

Well, Mother & Miss Peach, hail from that ancient, excentric and tradition steeped family, the Bow-Under Bumpteads, so Mother being childless sent it as a gift!!!

I, did order my own smart tuxedo, seen here as bear-atised...But, due to the recent unfortunate disruption of the Royal Mail, it did not arrive in time, so, I have had to improvise with a black silk cravat!!!

And, I blame Mother for forgetting my Diamond Cravat Pin!

But, she did remember a Blue Rose for my button hole!

Once attired, to ensure the Champagne for the Wedding Toast was up to scratch, I quickly had a glass earlier...

Did I mention that Aunt Miss Peach asked me to be Master of Ceremony?

Yes, I have the great honour of proposing the toast to the newly weds.

Now, must just run through my speach once more.

My opening quote is...

“Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.”

[Friedrich Halm]

It is going to be a wonderful day!

Do go visit Miss Peach @ her Vintage Wedding and leave her your best wishes!
Hugs,

A quick postscript.

All is going spiffingly well.

The touching wedding service brought a tear to Miss Rosies and my eyes!

And, I was so glad that due to my title, and Mother, once having a close friend who was Deputy Chief House-Keeper to her gracious majesty Queen Elizabeth II [True], I was able to procure the services o her Gold State Coach from the Royal Mews @ Buckingham Palace for the happy couple...

Let us all raise our glasses and toast the bride and groom.
I give you, Mr Mickey & Misses Peach Armstrong...

Congratulations to you both!

True Colours Thursday - BLACK!

2009-10-29T07:00:00.000Z

Today is all about Halloween.!

Even, Merry dressed up in BLACK for 'Trick Treating'...

And, what do you think of my BLACK Wizard's hat...

Mother even found me cakes with appropriate icing...Hugs,

And, Happy Halloween for Saturday as I will be away attending a wedding!

Wordless Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey's 'Trick Treating' Ready!

2009-10-28T07:36:00.001Z

Tennyson's Time!

2009-10-25T13:47:00.007Z

It being regrettably 'Spring Forward, Fall back' time once more - in other words, last night @ 2AM British Summer Time officially ended and we gained a hour - much needed by me, I will add!
But, returning to Greenwich Meantime, does mean the evenings grow darker earlier, and Mother & I both hate that.
However, here in this Hug, we follow Grandmother's way of not actually changing the clocks over till during today, Sunday!!!
Now, finding that Hug member Tennyson had his own personalised time piece...

I put him in charge of altering all our household clocks and watches, as thought it would help Mother
And, save me the task!
He had quite a few to do this morning...And, the chiming long wall clock, was a huge challenge...First, there was the pendulum to sort...Then, the clock hands to re-position...But, I have to admit Tennyson has done a fine job.
Though, I am unsure, if he did get around to Mother's Radio Alarm Clock!
Only waking up time tomorrow morning will tell that!!!
Hugs,

A Party to Remember!

2009-10-24T14:25:00.008+01:00

Now, please bear with me today, as I am a little, in fact, a LOT delicate.
So much so, I just cannot believe how noisy these computor keys are!!!
I am trying my best to paw in quietly, as loud sounds do jar my poor head!
And, as for my Juke Box's jingle - I will not go there!!!
You see, I have recently arrived home from a serious Bacholar Party!!!
Here is the invite, and I did survive but only just...
Yes, I know it say's 'ManCats only'!
However, as a close relative of the 'Bride-To-Be', none other than my own dear 'Aunt' Miss Peach >(^;^)< ; an exception was made for myself and young Bob T Bear, Esq!

Miss Peach's intended Mickey, is indeed a fine looking fellow...And, his Best Mancat & Groomscats organised quite a night!
You can read about it & see all the goings on HERE!
All I will add, is there was much caterwauling... The above black cat was NOT Mickey, just in case Miss Peach is concerned!
But, the drinks did flow rather a lot.
After my own experience with the demon Lemon, as in Gin & Tonic's a while back, I restricted myself to premium Scotch instead!
I think the Rocky Creak Scotties will approve of my choice...But, suspect I imbibed a little too much, so must go lie down again.
Mother maybe laughing @ me, but she did keep remarkably quiet about what happened @ Miss Peach's Bridal Tea & Spa Party!!!
I do, suspect this tea was not as innocent as it looks...
Anyway, Mother and I must now ready ourselves, for the Wedding Nuptials a week today; I, of course will be escorting the delightful & genteel Miss Rosie Bear, my own personal love interest.
Mother will have to go alone or accompany Bob!
Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - GREEN!

2009-10-22T08:00:00.003+01:00

With still no GREEN Hug member, I was once again struggling.
Polly Pola, pointed out her favourite story book had a GREEN cover...But, I thought I needed something more substantial.
So, when Mother was not hogging the laptop, I turned to Google Images.
And after pawing in 'GREEN bear', this was what I found...Shock, horrow!!!
I just had to find out the full story, which meant another Google search!
Discovered this press release from 2007...
"Three normally white polar bears at Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens in central Japan changed their colour in July after swimming in a pond with an overgrowth of algae.
The sight of GREEN polar bears prompted many questions from visitors concerned about the animals welfare!
In a statement made by Zoo official Masami Kurobe, he said 'High Summer temperatures & less-frequent water changes because of the zoo's conservation efforts caused an algae growth in the bear pond & safety moat. And, algae that enters hollow spaces in the bears' fur, is hard to rinse off. The bears are expected to return to their natural colour when the growth subsides in November.'"

Mmm, very interesting!
Do hope, he was telling the truth as Polly Pola was most distraught.
Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy re tells her Story!

2009-10-21T09:14:00.010+01:00

Hi, it's me Judy!
Don't imagine you expected to see me again this week.

But, Wheelie brother Bailey, bless him, let me, if a little begrudgingly, have another word.
You see, Mummy has missed two important dates in my small feltie life, my 1st Adoption Barkday & my 1st Gotcha Day!!!
Can you believe it?
Here I am, like royalty, Queen Elizabeth II, with two Birthdays, an actual one & an official one, and I didn't get to celebrate either!
For those of you wondering, how come I have two special days, I had a near disastrous start.
Mummy, who had been wanting a 'Wheelie' for ages, before she found Bailey, had asked Aunty Lana over @ Airedale Heaven to felt me.
I was to be named Judy in memory of Mummy's childhood WFT doggy sister and to be modeled in the image of her now best foxy friend, the one & only Jackson.
Bailey still says he can't believe, he agreed to a GIRLY clone, but he did or rather his JI did!
Per my Adoption Certificate, my adoption was formally completed on the 4th August 2008
I was then carefully bedded down & duly shipped across the Big Pond, only to be taken prisoner by men in dark jackets - because I went missing, Mummy thought I'd got lost @ sea!
But, eventually, the Customs Inspectors allowed me into Dreamingspires with instructions that Mr Postman was NOT to deliver me to Mummy unless she paid a huge ransom!
Mummy was outraged & appealed - in hindsight, she whole hearted wishes she hadn't - I though, have forgiven her.
Anyway, still safely in my cosy box I went back to the Customs Head Office.
There I was unceremoniously dragged from my bed & I interrogated!!!
It was ever so scary, but I held out as best as I could.
They ripped my left paw off my wheels & bent it painful backwards, tweaked my tail & ruffed up my fine felt.
With no confession extracted, these nasty men returned me to Dreamingspires, still demanding the ransom tax be paid.
Mummy on seeing my wrecked box, knew she couldn't have me sent back to the States, so she paid over the many pounds demanded & brought me home.
My Gotcha Day was last Sunday, the 18th October!

I was in a terrible state, all wheelie wobbly & pathetic looking...Mummy fixed a surgical plaster to my poorly sore paw, straighten my tail & lovingly smoothed down my felt.
I rested up on her bed... And, eventually Mummy rejoined my paw to my wheels.
All was was finally well in my world & has remained so.

Must go now, as rumour has it every bear & pup is gathering for a surprise pawty in my honour!
And, I've just seen a cake...
Foxy love & wheelie wishes
xxx

Woodstock Road!

2009-10-17T17:33:00.008+01:00

Now, I know there are several places named Woodstock.
One is in the United States, young Buttons was apple picking nearby recently & impressing me with his tree climbing skills!
And, there is of course, the local country market town close to Dreamingspires, that it is home to my birth palace.
But, Mother told me, not every one has a road named after them...Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - PINK!

2009-10-15T07:54:00.000+01:00

PINK is definitely NOT my colour!

But, as it is in aid of a good cause, Breast Cancer Awareness, I decided to get in touch with my feminine side...

The Hug girls went for a group PINK in..

And, as Miss Judy was busy doing her 'Wheelie' post, so missed out on the above photo shoot, I found a snap of her taken just after she arrived last year, with her poorly paw in it's PINK bandage...

Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy on missing Out!

2009-10-14T14:50:00.005+01:00

Hi, it's me Judy!
I'm wearing my PINK for Mummy's True Colours Thursday tomorrow early...In truth, I am one very upset wheelie!

Why?
Well, Mummy went to Brighton to see Jackson without me AGAIN!!!.
And, what makes it worse, this time she went on a WFT Walk too.
Her excuses, that the terriers might think I was just a Stuffie to toy with, rather than a superior Feltie, seem paw lame to me.
I mean, I am modeled on the one & only WFT Jackson.
Here he is showing off his handsome self on Saturday...
Do you see a resemblance?
And, he certainly had room to spare in his private, chauffeur pushed carriage for a small wheelie girl like me to ride in state beside him...I could also have shared beach time with Sally & Paddy...
Mummy doesn't even have the techy photograhic skills to enable me to 'virtually' join in either!!!
It's just NOT FAIR.

Foxy love & wheelie wishes from a disgruntled miss!
xxx

Biker Bear!

2009-10-13T17:54:00.002+01:00

Mother is home from her long weekend in Brighton!

We bears slept in while she was away fraternising with dogs - Wire Fox Terrier's & Welsh Terriers no less!

Then, she went consorting with Bikers!!!

It was there, she saw this fellow...

I imagine his red eyes are due to fear, whilst pawing on for dear bear life when riding pillion!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - SILVER!

2009-10-08T07:45:00.003+01:00

Never let it be said, that I do not give credit where credit is due.

'Wheelie' Bailey was of great assistance yesterday concerning the tricky issue of Skippers hibernation, though he did fail to mention I had to cross his wheels with SILVER to precur his help, but I will let that pass!

As soon as the cupboard door was shut on Skippper, I wound up my SILVER pocket watch...

Have set his wake up alarm for December, month 12...Just hope that is long enough rest for him!

Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey puts Skipper to Bed!

2009-10-07T07:54:00.004+01:00

Hallo All!

Remember me?

In case you've been wondering what had happened to me, I've been away to late Summer 'Wheelie' School.

As you know I'm trying to improve myself, so I took a short course on 'Bear Management' as my home is swamped with the blighters.

And, I've quickly had to put my newly learned skills to work too, sorting out snooty Sir Woodstock & Skipper!!!

You see, Skipper wasn't sure he needed or wanted to go to have a long enforced sleep, just because Woodstock said he did.

Now, I didn't like doing it, not one bit as it went against my wheels.

But for once, I sided with his lordship!

I explained to Skipper that all Polar Bears have a period of hibernation and that there was a nice spot under the stairs where he could rest for a while & renew his strength

And, I promised to wake him up in time for Christmas.

Eventually, he agreed, I saw him safely to the door...

Then, put up the notice he'd written, so he wouldn't be disturbed...

All went very quiet, so after a little while, I sneaked a peek inside...

With Skippper asleep, it'll just be down to me to keep Woodstock in line!

Till next time, keep paw happy!
Bye-de-Bye,

Skippers Inspiration!

2009-10-04T09:33:00.008+01:00

I found this cartoon tucked under Skippers blanket...Hugs,

Saturday Photo Hunters - Words!

2009-10-03T08:02:00.004+01:00

I am going to have to have words with Skipper.

He is sitting on the front garden wall begging!

Just read the words on his placard...

Bearinging in mind that he is bigger than me, with a fierce Polar Bear attitude, I usually hesitate to reprimand him, however I feel his latest action is bringing the Hug into disrepute as we are very well feed.

I suspect he will claim it is because Mother would not let him paw out the tomato pasta saucepan after Joey's cook in.

But that was so, he would not stain his fur bright red!

So, his only acceptable defence, will be that he is doing a little last minute 'fattening up' before he goes into hibernation.

In that case, I will very happily turn a 'blind eye', as sleep deprivation could account for his bad humour towards everyone except 'wheelie' Bailey, his best buddy!

I understand that my friend Buttons white bears hibernate each year, awaking after Thanksgiving but I am hoping Skipper might slumber for longer, much longer!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - RED!

2009-10-01T08:00:00.003+01:00

Last week when I was relating Blue Bruge's story, I failed to mention that Mother also adopted another member of his former Hug from the Helen & Douglas Hospice charity shop.

Being something called a 'Scarlet Women' she thought, she really should have a RED bear, so she brought home Joey Tomato...

Mother named him Joey rather than the obvious Tommy, because not only is he Tomato RED, he bares the Italian Flag on his beary chest and she recalls going to a really fun Italian eatery called 'Joey Tomatos' while in Calgary, Canada.

It seems to have been a wise choice too, as he loves to cook pasta...

His finished dish today is supposed to look like this...

It is a very simple Jamie Oliver recipe & a favourite of Mothers.

250g mixed RED & yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

75g good black olives, stoned

1 clove of garlic, peeled & finely chopped

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

a bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked

a bunch of fresh marjoram, leaves picked

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

200g spaghetti or linguine

sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, scrunch the tomatoes with your hands to slightly squash them & release their juices

Mix in the olives, garlic and vinegar.

Tear in the basil & marjoram leaves and pour in the olive oil.

Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Cook your pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

Drain and quickly toss in with the tomatoes.

Serve right away, with a little freshly grated Parmesan.

In anticipation, am off to find my RED napkin.
Hugs

Monochrome Monday - Grandmother [3/11/17 - 28/09/2005]!

2009-09-28T08:41:00.008+01:00

Today Mother is sad and when she is sad, we in the Hug are sad too!
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Grandmother but those members that did like Barney, say she loved bears & stuffies.
This is her final photograph, she has Andy-Pandy with her who is a hand puppet bear she adopted from a Toy Bazaar and her pet pouch Tatty who went to the human bridge with her...
Hugs,

Saturday Photo Hunt - Twisted!

2009-09-26T08:04:00.000+01:00

In my bear opinion, some humans have a very twisted sense of humour...Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - BLUE & YELLOW!

2009-09-24T07:52:00.004+01:00

My first thought for this weeks colour combination was this pair of Art Gallery portraits of yours truly...But, then Master Bruge' had a word, saying he wanted his moment of fame.

I pointed out he had, had cameo roles on other posts and he is just BLUE...He responded by pointing out the BLUE circle with its 12 YELLOW stars, that he proudly displays on his chest...

I could not bring myself to say, that some might think them gold!

So, I graciously lost the argument.

The emblem is that of the European Community, who headquarters are in the Belguim city of Brussels.

Now, if you have ever worked out Mother's most frequently used method for the naming of bears, you may wonder why is he not called Bruge' instead of Brussels?

Well, Mother had a 'senior moment' and got her cities mixed up.

I must not laugh!

I must not laugh!

Still, the name Brussels might have reminded people of Brussel Sprouts and not everyone likes them, and I understand that Bruge' is a very pleasant medieval city.

Of Bruge' Bear, he tells that his first home was in a Hug consisting entirely of Beany and Buddy Bears, until all their lives were shattered by being cast into bags and donated to the Helen & Douglas Hospice charity.

With several outlets, his Hug was broken up and he with ended up @ their shop in the Covered Market, where he was fortunately spotted by Mother due to his bright blueness.
Bruge' now helpfully fathers our Hugs small Beanies and he has a soft spot for ticklish YELLOW Pudsey...Hugs,

Saturday Photo Hunt - Upside-Down!

2009-09-19T07:35:00.005+01:00

If, Mother had paid more attention to what has been going on in our household Hug, she would have had a much more exciting photograph for her post today, than a few old wine glasses!
You see, for reasons that elude me, young John II, abandoned his Bible reading and declared he wanted to learn how to do a handstand!!!
Personally, I thought kneeling in prayer was more his sort of thing but it seems I was wrong for once!
Being an elderly bear my joints were not up to such acrobatics, so Christopher, kindly offered him instruction and a helping paw instead...John II learnt quickly and soon both of them were upside down bears...I am sure their stuffing must have rushed to their heads!
Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - GOLD!

2009-09-17T08:00:00.009+01:00

For this weeks colour all I could find, were what remained of the GOLD wrapped chocolate bears I had a while back...Yes, only three left - the Hug & I turned cannibal!!!
So, I padded off to have with a word with my golden bear girl Miss Merry, as she always has bright ideas.
I found her looking very glamorous in a GOLD & golden glass necklace and mysteriously pawing a pair of small GOLD keys...Now, I take my head of Hug duties very seriously, that means no secrets from me, I therefore, did not hesitate to enquire as to what the keys unlocked!
And, dear Merry showed me her GOLD padlocked red & GOLD purse containing her GOLD coins...I did point out that they were American, so not valid here.
But she replied, she was keeping them safe, just incase Mother went to Las Vegas again, as if she does, she Merry, plans to stow away!
Her aim, to visit the famous Golden Nugget Casino on the downtown Strip, spin the GOLD Wheel and make all our fortunes...I am not holding my breath, but it is a nice golden dream to have!
Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy & Autumn!

2009-09-16T16:54:00.001+01:00

Hi, it's me Judy!

I imagine you expected to see Bailey but he keeps forgetting post.

I think Mummy needs to oil his brain as well as his wheels, but please don't tell him I said so!!!

As you can see I'm looking Autumnal...

That's because the other week I did go & visit with my bestest wheelie friend Autumn while her Folks were away in Nantucket.

I took a fancy cake, appropriately decorated for our afternoon tea...

And Autumn was a wonderful hostest, she showed me her pretty garden, so full of flowers & neat unlike the one here @ home...[Photo courtesy of Maggie & Mitch]

I really didn't want to leave.

We must get together again soon!
Foxy love & wheelie wishes,
xxx

True Colours Thursday - MAUVE!

2009-09-10T07:42:00.004+01:00

Today, I am going to introduce Sunday.
Here she is cosily dressed in her MAUVE cardigan clutching a box of her favourite chocolates, she does share...Now, her start in life was not so comfortable.
Mother first encountered Sunday's identical cousins & maybe even her, piled high in a cardboard box and on sale in a Sainsburys supermarket, as Mothering Sunday presents, hence the name...She was sure, they would all quickly find loving homes because they were the softest, softest bears she had ever encountered, their fur being almost as delicate as a Chinchilla's, which you apparently can barely feel when touched!
Anyway, Mothers Day 2007 came & went.
The following week, much to Mother's surprise, she came across Sunday, already abandoned & languishing in Oxfam's charity shop.
She wondered what sort of mother gave her away her gift so quickly!!!
And, scooped Sunday up and brought her home.
Hug introductions to Blue Bonnet, Chester, Ollie, Blueberry, Mitch, Barney & Little Precious followed...Sunday settled in well, but complained of the cold, so her Pink ribbon was exchanged for the MAUVE babies coat.
When Miss Polly Pola arrived, Sunday mothered her straight away.
They are still very close and read fairy tales together...So, Sunday's story has a happy ending, like my own.
Hugs,

Fair Bears!

2009-09-08T14:58:00.003+01:00

It seems St Giles Fair is on.

Mother went to wonder it around yesterday & again this morning.

I aked very politely if I could go with her today.

But, she shook her head and said 'No'.

And, explained the event would distress me too much.

Now, I have seen her photographs, I understand why.

Just look @ all these poor bears hanging around and offering love...

Apparently, they are prizes and waiting to be won!

Mother is no good @ any sports, let alone darts, rifle shooting or throwing @ coconuts or tins, however she did try to draw a winning numbered ticket for this fellow...

Regretably, he did not come home with her!

I just hope some of the bears find their 'forever homes', as life on the road with the Showmen must be unbearable!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - RAINBOW!

2009-09-03T07:42:00.003+01:00

I have to confess that this week, Mother's colour choice had me stumped.
However not to miss out on making a contribution, I decided to do another Google Image Search and feeling in rather romantic mood after hearing Aunt BJ's short story 'The Runnaway Bouquet', choose to look for a RAINBOW Rose no less!
And, this is the delightful image I came up with...It was created by a MEGAN-Yrrbby on deviantART!

I am going to send it, via Aunt Miss Peach>(^;^)< , to my dear lady bear friend Miss Rosie as a token of my devotion.
Am I not quite the gentleman???
Hugs,

Bear Blog Friends are the Best!

2009-09-01T16:35:00.006+01:00

I had not planned to post today.
But in light of an unexpected event, I had to insist Mother help me - though, I sometimes wonder if I could not do a better job @ typing with own my paws, as even after all this time she s still is mainly a two fingered typist!!!

However, I digress, this morning I found I had received this specially crafted friendship award from a new acquaintance, Charlie Bear...He lives with the impressively named, you know me I like a bit of class, Lord Duncan of Mcduff - Mack for short, a 14 year old American Eskimo dog and Sally Ann, a 2 year old Welsh Terrier.

They have kindly allowed him to start posting on their blog on Mondays, as they are very Teddy Bear friendly.

Charlie is one big fellow, even larger than my Skipper!

Here his with Sally Ann...

However, I am not @ all intimidated, as can see he has a gentle nature by the way he looks his much smaller Hug members in the awards image.

Thank-you, my fine fellow bear blogger for your paw of friendship!

I accept it and the award graciously.

Hugs,

Wedding Anniversary Greetings!

2009-08-31T08:00:00.005+01:00

It is an important day today!
Aunt BJ's Cotton [second] Wedding Anniversary.
I just hope she recieves more that a cotton hankerchiefs!
Anyway, myself, John II [Aunt BJ has his twin] and Sam... And all the other Hug members want to say:-
"Happy Wedding Anniversary Aunt BJ!"

In honor of the occasion, Mother has promised to read to us all, a very special story this afternoon.
Apparently, Aunt BJ 'virtually' tossed her bridal bouquet of six red Roses with a a whisper of Baby's Breath tied with a bright blue ribbon to Mother!
That, caring, fun gesture firmly cemented their blogland friendship and turned it into the genuine thing.
But, there was more to come.
Aunt wrote 'The Runaway Bouquet' that hilariously relates how the bouquet actually made it to England via the mis-adventures of a ferret called Wicket to re-unite two lovers - Mother and gentleman friend Little Buddy!
It is now published in 'The Apple Tree', Aunt BJ's first book of short stories - Mother proudly has a signed copy.
Hugs,

Saturday Photo Hunters - Surprise!

2009-08-29T07:55:00.007+01:00

I am sneaking in an entry for this weekly meme.
Caught Mother chuckling away the other day.
She then showed me this photograph with its surprise guest...It seems by the isolated beauty of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Canada - Mother's been there, a couple thought to take a holiday picture of themselves using their camera's timer.
They were more than a little suprised, when this curious ground squirrel popped up in the foreground to steal the limelight!
He is my type of critter!
Hugs,

A Pearl of an Award!

2009-08-28T15:16:00.001+01:00

My good bear friend Master Buttons has passed on this rather special award to me, yes me...The translation of the award is 'Your Blog is Like a Pearl - Rare, delicate and charming!'

I am very touched and grateful.

It does descibe me to a perfectly though!

Thank-you Buttons.

The rules to accept this award.

You must post the link of who sent the award to you.

Then pass the award on to 6 blogs with Pearl and Emotion.

I had a deep think about this and finally decided upon...

1. 'Aunt' Helena - Bob T Bears esq's very talented mummy.

2. 'Aunt' Miss Peach>(^;^)< - her blog is always full of beautiful images.

3. 'Aunt' The Duchess - she creates a wonderful escapist world.

4. Ludo van Doggy - a very clever canine trickster.

5. 'Aunt' BJ - a fine writer who take great photographs

6. Asta, the sassy foxy Miss from New York - she's lots of fun.

And, I am going to break the rules by passing the award back to Buttons just because, but he just has to accept it this time round!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - SKYE BLUE!

2009-08-27T07:00:00.001+01:00

Last week I wrote about Little Precious Bear arriving from Singapore.

Well, she did not arrive alone!

Along with her came a special keyring, Miss Bonnie in her SKYE BLUE dress...

Mother attached her to her Quartz Crystal point & door key straightaway.

They have been inseparable ever since.

Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday - Judy & Peaches!

2009-08-26T11:15:00.008+01:00

"Hi, it's me Judy...It's been a while since I've had a word, but no matter, unlike big Wheelie brother Bailey I'm not going to make an issue of it because I'm a lady!

Mummy came home with a box of juicy, ripe Nectarines yesterday.

She said, she wanted a Summer fruit fix that reminded her of better climes, as our English Summer has been a misery since June!!!

I checked out a small fruit...

It certainly smelt really delectable, so fragrant.

But, Miss Peaches quickly had her paws in the box, demanding to know why Nectarines not Peaches...

Mummy explained because, they are always not 'free stone' & so tough skinned, unlike those from sunny BC in Canada or the States!

Anyway, we both hoped she might make Peach or rather Nectarine Melba as the Bear Hug & I are still, anxiously awaiting our very first taste of this much moated thing called Ice Cream!

But, no!

It's becoming a bit of an issue here, especially since we all read on Buttons blog about his Mom actually making her own!

If only, if only, Mummy had a sweet touth rather than a savoury one!

Anyway, next week I hope to visit my bestest 'wheelie' friend Autumn.

Her folks are going away on vacation, so I plan to wheelboat across the 'Pond' to the States to have afternoon tea with her!

Tell you all about it soon.

Foxy love & wheelie wishes,
xxx"

Playing a Fun Game!

2009-08-24T13:58:00.013+01:00

Aunt BJ recently did this meme and forgot to tag me!

But, being a forgiving bear I will overlook this grave omission of hers!!!

The rules were simple enough, erase her answers and fill in my own.

So, here is goes!

1. Who is the hottest Movie Star?

I think Bob T Bear Esq, I admire his productions no end...

While Mother - she insists on playing along too, goes for boring actors Robert Redford, or Colin Firth!

2. Apart from your house & car, what is the most important item you have ever acquired?

My rescue, by looking totally bearsome @ Mother, when she spotted me on that Antiques Stall last year.

Mother says Airline Tickets and lots of them!

3. What is your most treasured memory?

Being bought by Mother.

I was growing weary of being wrapped in grubby newspaper & deposited in a packing box by the Antiques dealer, only to be put on display again the next day in the cold.

Mother goes for meeting Little Buddy in Hawaii - this is in 1994...

4. What was the best gift you ever received as a child?

Baby Bear memories I do lack, so have to pass here.

While Mother was initially torn between her rocking horse & her garden swing, as both allowed her to escape into her own private world while riding / flying through the air for hours and hours on end!

But, she thinks the swing wins, as it was her greatest source of pleasure, almost a companion as an only child, strange as that sounds, for longer years!

She says, she sat on it, no matter what the season, Winter or Summer.
She swung HARD & HIGH, almost rocking it out of the ground, imagining being as free as a bird, dreaming of going to far flung places & telling her-self wild fantasy tales.

Even in her teens she admits to sitting swinging away whilst reading, and when her childhood home was sold, her only regret was leaving the by then rusty swing behind.

5. What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?

Letting myself get kidnapped from my birth palace.

I could be living in with the Duke of Marlborough!

Mother went misty eyed here & said despite all the wonderful meetings, failing in love with a married man in the 1980's & keeping the affair current!

6. Four words to describe yourself?

Me - Reserved, Faithful, Caring & Superior.

Mother - Shy, Loyal, Differcult & Moody!

7. What was your highlight or low light of 2008?

Back to Mother's rescuing me - it was a highlight!

She says finding me - a very good answer in my bear eyes!

8. Favourite Film?

Mine has to be this...

This fascinating documentary film, an all too short 55 minutes, sees Hollywood star, Ewan McGregor, in the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World', Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

A place on our mutual 'must visit' list.

But, Mother still opts for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

We both watched, it recently.
See her post here on her Films, Memories & Movies blog!

9. Tell me one thing I don’t know about you.

I sneak up @ night to eat any cakes & biscuits left about.

While Mother, says she wanted to be a Air Hostess, but did not have the figure or languages - hence maybe failing for a Pilot instead!

10. If you were a comic book/strip or cartoon character, who would you be?

Why, Rupert Bear- he has smart atire!

Mother - Fred Basset, for no reason, she just likes him...
Now who to tag?

Bob T Bear, Esq, as I'm sure he will have a lot to say!

Buttons, he & his Hug always have fascinating tales.

Aunt Peach>(^;^)< & Karla because we love them.

And,

Maggie & Mitch, as they are always up to play.

Hugs to all,

Postscript:

As the Rocky Creek Scotties were the first to comment we tag them too - the more the merry is what I say!

A Rainbow Bear!

2009-08-21T14:24:00.002+01:00

Mother has got a 'thing' about rainbows today!

I loved her photograph and since she seems on a 'high', thought I would do a Rainbow Bear search on Google.

I found this fine Rastafarian boy...He would have been very welcome to join my Hug.

I do like free spirits!

But, as a commissioned bear he has already gone to live with a Hillary, do wonder if that is Edward of Basically Bears H???
He was made by K.M Bears by Kerren Morris, who also has a blog HERE.
Think I will keep my beady eye on her.

Have a good weekend all Aunts, Bears & Pups.

Hugs

True Colours Thursday - PALE PINK!

2009-08-20T08:00:00.016+01:00

Phew, we made it!??!
Was not sure I would be here posting today!
Anyway, before getting down to TCT business, must say 'Thank-you' to Aunt BJ, Buttons and Maggie & Mitch for their kind words and friendship, it means a lot!

Now, will take the opportunity to introduce a rather special little girl.
Mother has made many friends via the wonderful world of Dogs with Blogs.
One back in 2007, was Miss Precious, a so cute Silky Terrier from Singapore - seen here pretty in PINK...When she learnt Mother had broken her wrist that Autumn gardening, she sweetly sent 'Little Precious Bear' in her pretty PALE PINK outfit with pup, as a 'Get-Well' present...It was much appreciated.
Sadly, Silky Precious, nolonger updates her blog.
Mother misses her.
Hugs,

x

Postscript:
Miss Rosie's letter & video yesterday made my old bears heart flutter!
And, I certainly blushed PINK under my mohair.
I, of course will be only too delighted as her devoted beau, to escort Miss Rosie at dear Aunt Miss Peach>(^;^)<'s forthcoming wedding.
Who would not want to accompany this exquisite PALE PINK Steiff?
And, having romance in her home, made Mother smile too, even if it is only 'virtual' and between two Teddy Bears, separated by an ocean!

A 'Love' Letter from Miss Rosie!

2009-08-19T09:00:00.019+01:00

"Hello Sir Woodstock...Ummm excuse my boldness but I wanted you to hear this song...
I hope you enjoy it.
I look forward to Miss Peach's wedding this autumn where you will escort me to my chair.

Respectfully yours,

Miss Rosie"

[Do not forget to turn OFF 'The Teddy Bears Picnic' on the Juke Box before listening!] - LOL!

Moody Blue!

2009-08-17T09:54:00.005+01:00

Just a brief word about Mother!

It seems she feels totally blogged out - I think it means she has nothing left to say, that she has not said or photographed before and nothing to give back to her blog friends.

We do have posts prepared for this weeks True Colours Thursday but whether she will have the heart to publish them I am not sure.

It is all very worrying as she is turning her back on everyone & everything!

Over the past months, the last two especially, Mother has become sadder and more troubled, her depression - dark moods, and drinking spiralling totally out of her control.

Her oldest Bear Toby, admits he has never seen her so blue before.

We in the Hug have tried to rally her spirits but to no avail!

Everyday they sink lower and lower and she cries more for no reason.

I am personally, doing my best to take good care of her, even if it means my mohair getting repeatedly damp.

And, I just hope we will be back soon, as we will miss you.

So you do not forget me, the colour version of my 100th posts monochrome photograph...

Hugs,

Wheelie Wednesday on Friday - Bailey's Gotcha Day!

2009-08-14T14:15:00.003+01:00

Hallo All, it's me!

And, a VERY significant day it is too.

Yes, it's a year ago that Mistress Blue came to my rescue.

She had been wanting a 'Wheelie' for ages & had even commissioned a pup, but before that stuck-up Miss WFT Judy arrived, I got my wheels in the door - Yes!

Now - as even, after a year, my 'puter skills are poor, I'm repeating my initial 'Wheelie' post for newcomers so they can appreciate the importance of to-day.

"Hallo everyone, it's Bailey here!

Well, that's my new name & I quite like it!

My adopted mistress, Blue said as I've been such a good boy - I'm lulling her into a false sense of security but please don't tell her - that I can have a word with you all.

And, in honour of the occasion I've got a silk bandanna to wear.

Hey!

Don't I look smart,?

I give you my handsome side profile first...

And, front, so I can chat away more easily...

The last weeks, been one of up & downs me, I can tell you!

On my very first remembered outing into the Outside World, my 'Wheelie' brakes failed & SOMEONE let go of me & I sped away down the road, eventually coming to a bumpy halt in a yard.

I waited & waited for THEM to come & retrieve me.

But, no one came, till this lady stopped to speak to me.

Then SHE left me too!

SHE did promise to return but I wasn't sure.

This me then...

However, SHE did come back & then blow me down, if SHE left me again all on my lonesome!

I was pretty scared by that stage, especially when some big BOYs with their own two wheels came by & peered @ me.

They threated to take me for something called a 'Joy Ride' - it didn't sound too joyful for me, they way they laugh & poked me!

I played dum & was that relieved when they rode away because SHE came back.

SHE scooped me up & carried me off.

Boy, were my wheels & I relieved!

SHE said I could stay with her, til THEY came for me.

I wasn't sure I wanted THEM too by then!

THEY had deserted me after all!

In truth my memories of my past life are very hazy, I think I was so traumatised by recent events, I blanked them out - all I remember is a dark, dark space & my mis-adventure in the daylight!

Anyway, THEY didn't come for me, dispute a Advertising Campaign.

So after a while, SHE said I was staying with her & her name was Blue.

I was very relieved, that was till SHE gave me a bedbath!

The indignity of it!!!

And, worse still, whilst doing it, SHE asked me - was I girl?

A GIRL, indeed!

I was mortified.

No way, I must have has the OP - I am all boy!

With my sex firmly sorted, we had to decide on a name for me.

My makers tag, says created by Mulholland & Bailie.

Per their web-site, I'm not their latest 'Wheelie' model either.

After a brief discussion, we settled on Bailey!

I think life's going to be just fine from now on.

I'll tell you about my new companions next time.

Til then, keep paw happy.

Bye-de-Bye!

Bailey"

And, a year on, life is GOOD in this Bear dominated household.

I may not get to post every Wednesday, as have to compete with Judy.

And his lordship, Sir Woodstock guards his blog space well too.

But, it sure beats kiddy abuse & a life on the streets!

I'm one content Wheelie!

Am off to ask for cake & icecream for tea for everyone, so we can celebrate my Gotcha Day in style.

Till next time keep paw happy!

Bye-de-Bye,

True Colours Thursday - CHOCOLATE!

2009-08-13T07:40:00.000+01:00

Today I was torn about posting - sigh!
As you know, I like to use TCT to introduce my Hug members!
But, then Mother showed me this fine family trio of bears...They are made of 100% CHOCOLATE brown leather!
And, are awaiting adoption from the Plain Leather Shop in Dreamingspires Golden Cross Shopping Centre.
Regrettably @ a £100+ a piece, even Little Bear will not be joining my Hug any day soon!
Hugs,

x

World Cat Day, Munchen & a Bear Musuem!

2009-08-10T13:38:00.016+01:00

I have had to have a serious word or two with Mother this morning, as it came to my belated attention that over the weekend, she had missed another important date on the Calendar of Life - the rather neat graphic's are from The Cat Realm ... Now, I know Mother is a confirmed dog lover BUT!!!
She does have serious pussycat friends - there is Daisy, Muffin & Ginger Jasper for three and, I just I hope that dear 'Aunt' Miss Peach>(^;^)<, will forgive her regrettable forgetfulness and neglect...It was Miss Peach who discovered they were long lost cousins, via the now defunked peculiar aristocratic title website.
She is...

Mother is "Lady Blue, the Mirthful of Bow under Bumpstead" !

Anyway, Saturday was 'World Cat Day', and we missed it!

And, I had a feline Hug member too, to introduce!

Yes, my hug is very eclectic, I insist on open mindedness about species - and this boy has been waiting patiently for his 'moment of fame' for a number of years.

Allow me to introduce lion Munchen...He hails from Munich in Bavaria, as his blue & white check suggests.

In the Summer of 1992, Mother spent the first of a few delightful holidays in that city due to her gentleman friend Little Buddy flying there!

The route was a new venture for 'Canadian Airlines! now long since engulfed by 'Air Canada'.

The crews - well, only the pilots had lengthy layovers - five days off @ a glorious time!

LB managed to secure two such coveted August pairings back to back.

So, Mother stayed on whilst he flew between Canada and Munich - she loved it - the classy hotel, the location, the warm weather & the cold mags of Beer in the Gardens!

Sadly, there are no photos as LB was very paranoid !

Moving on - Munchen's English after living here, for so many years is very good - barely a trace of a German accent!

He told me Mother procured him, as she could not afford a local Bear!

I found that very sad but know she cares for him.

He went on to say, whilst she was in his home city alone, she visited here...

This toy museum in the Old City Hall in Marienplatz in the heart of Munich, houses one of the largest collections of old toys from Europe and America.

But, Mother was only naturally interested in the teddy bears.

This is a souvenir postcard from her visit, showing a resident family of gold & white mohair Stieff Bears from 1904...

Going back to Munchen, he does feel somewhat Hug out numbered.

However, I did point out it could be worse there might 'living' cat for Mother to pet and he does have pride of place on the Rocking Chair - it seemed to cheer him up.

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - My COLOUR!

2009-08-06T08:12:00.001+01:00

I did not have to think too long about this weeks free choice of colour.
There was only one I could possibly choose.
Why, BLUE of course!
Firstly, because she is my Mother.
And secondly, because I have many BLUE Hug members.
Here they are all together in a collective photograph hug.
Back row, Bruge' & Stieff Blueberry - @ the front, left to right, little LV, Master Stormy, young Sam & Beany Blue Bonnet...
Hugs,

Wordless Wheelie Wednesday - Bailey Makes his Mark!

2009-08-05T09:55:00.001+01:00

Monochrome Monday - Me on my One Hundredth Post!

2009-08-03T07:30:00.005+01:00

How quickly time passes!
Was quite amazed when realised, I was about to make my 100th post!!!

Like Mother I am quite reclusive.

And, heaven for bid, that I blow my own trumpet!

But, I do believe I have done a remarkably fine job bear blogging!

So, I consider a image of myself is only befitting the occasion!

This was taken for Aileni & his Monochrome Maniacs meme...

I always think I look equally handsome in B&W!

But, wonder if anyone can guess the colour of my bandanna.

If, you can, there might be reward to mark the event???!

A clue, it is not blue.

Hugs,

Postscript -

To celebrate, Mother managed to restore my music!

All I now need, is the actual picnic in the woods!

True Colours Thursday - RED, WHITE & BLUE!

2009-07-30T07:00:00.005+01:00

As soon as I saw this weeks colour combination, I suspected there would be a conflict between Mother and I.
She comes up with these supposed bright TCT ideas!
And then, when in a mess of her own making, wants my Hug members to help her out.
So, I was fully expecting her to claim little British Beany Jack for her post.
He was sent to us, well Mother actually, along with his American cousin Sam by dear Aunt BJ, and he is very patriotic with his RED, WHITE & BLUE Union Jack flagged skin...But No!
She stole three members no less - Joey Tomato, Snowy & Bruge'...But, I quickly claimed them back.
Hugs,

Little Buddy Bear's Day!

2009-07-29T11:13:00.010+01:00

I have had to put my paws down today and over ride Wheelie Wednesday!

Naturally, Bailey is decidedly disgruntled but it is my blog!

And, we have a celebration in the Hug to recognise - Little Buddy Bear's Special Day no less.

He was actually adopted out in Prairieland, Saskatchewan, Canada @ the end of Harvest September 1998 and flew back to the UK as Hand Luggage!

However, Mother foolishly, failed to note the all important date down in her Birthday Book, so he decided to take his name sakes Birthday - Mothers love interest, as his own instead.

Today, Mother asked him would he prefer a Bearday Cake or Ice-Cream?

We all waited with baited breath, especially me as I have yet to taste the delights of the latter.

But, what did he say???

No, to both - Shock, Horror!

He wanted a Rum & Diet Coke like his humanling LB would, after wine!

Mother raised her eye brows, laughed and obliged.

Here he is looking more than a bit squiffy after several and the day is still young...

Hugs

Stuffie Abuse!

2009-07-26T15:02:00.005+01:00

Now, everyone knows or SHOULD, not to leave our dearly beloved Canine friends in cars, during the Summer, even with the windows down, as the sweltering heat can be fatal & all too frequently is.

Only last month, two Nottinghamshire Police dogs, tragically died that way, due to their handlers neglect!

That incident shocked Mother & I to the core - see HERE for more details!

But, I ask - what about car Stuffies???

Today, Mother showed me this worrying photograph taken yesterday, of these poor guys sitting in bright sunshine in a hot, air-tight vehicle...

I am very concerned for their well being!

They will suffocate!

Their coloured coats will fade, their stuffing disintegrate in the car furnace.

Alright, Mothers last car did have a Stuffie mascot.

He, given to her by Miss Shy, when she first acquired shiny red VW 'Scarlet'

But, Poodle Snowy, lived, like he does now indoors except, when his @ map reading skills were required, as seen here on their very last adventure together...

In my old bear eyes, all pet abuse, real or of the stuffed variety should not be allowed!

Maybe, I should start my own road side campaign...Any fellow supporters???

Hugs,
x

Saturday Photo Hunters - Utensils!

2009-07-25T07:30:00.001+01:00

I thought, I would join Mother and do tnchick's prompt meme again!

The other evening, it was all paws and wheels to the deck to make supper.

The 'Wheelies' and I being very utensil friendly.

Here's me, grinding the mixed Peppercorns with a Pestle & Mortar...

Miss Judy, niftly weighed the Mushrooms in 'Wheelie' sized Scales...

Bailey, is ready to beat the Eggs, they are just waiting to be seasoned with my Pepper...

And Skipper - well, he is all too handy with a kitchen knife - the less said the better...

What were we, all helping to make?

A Mushroom & Courgette [or Zucchini to my North American friends] Flan.

Or Quiche, if we want to be cosmopolitan!

Mother made the shortcrust wholewheat pastry.

There's no photographs of the finished meal, as she, was more interested in eating it @ that stage!!!

Did we, her valved helpers get a taste?

NO!

Hugs from a hungry,