True Colours Thursday - AZURE!

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!

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

The Little Polar Bear!

'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

True Colours Thursday - CINNAMON!

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

Awarded!

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 - APRICOT!

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

A Bear in a Box!

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,

Telling Tales AND True Colours Thursday - PINE GREEN!

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

True Colours Thursday - AQUA!

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,

Time to Celebrate!

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,