Saturday Photo Hunt - Upside-Down!

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,

Wedding Anniversary Greetings!

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,

Sunday Afternoon Tea Musings!

I was not going to mention the weather but it is raining again.

Hence, Mother is depressed and drowning her sorrows in wine!

She's heard there is now a 'Flood Warning' out on the River.

Not too sure, what that exactly means, but she is upset.

So, I invited Merry & John II to share Sunday Cakes with me.

'Sultana Fingerellas' all the way from Paris, France no less...

They were a late 'Thank-you' gift, after Mothers last 'cat minding' stint.

But, strangely she finds them too sweet.

Hurrah!

More for us bears.

Guess I should have invited Bob T. Bear, Esq over as he loves cake but it was an impromptu party.

I have saved 'fingers' for the other Hug members - maybe I will send him one too...But, before we - yours truly and Merry, could partake of ours, 'holier than thou' John II insisted in a quick bible blessing...

I understand that Aunt BJ's John is less pious.

Rather ironic really!

Mother who is not religious, has the saintly twin.

And Aunt BJ, who does go to Church, has the less Godly one.

Guess that is life!

Hugs,

True Colours Thursday - BROWN!

I had no problems with Mother's meme this week.

BROWN bears frequent my Household Hug in large numbers.

However, decided upon doing a co-ordinated BROWN bear post with Aunt BJ!

This is her John 1...

And, this is my BROWN boy, the day he arrived...

As you can see, they are very, very close cousins!
Mother rescued them both, last year from a warehouse in Kent.
And, then sent John 1 to Aunt BJ to watch over her writing.

They are Boyds Bears - a well respected bear breeder.

But, both are deeply devout fellows unlike myself!

Their, medallions reads...

"John 3:16

For God so loved the world,

That he gave his only Son,

That whoever believes in Him,

Should nor perish but have eternal life"

My John 2, quickly found Mothers 'Good News Bible'...

Now, it may surprise many, that Mother had such a book on her bookshelves, her not being religious.

Would you believe it, it was a Birthday gift!!!

Her old college friend, always devout, became a fervent 'born again' Pentecostalist, and decided to try and 'save' Mother!

A lost cause but I guess, good of her to try @ least!

She came to visit Mother, on her 27th Birthday.

Mother, being Mother, was equally intent on trying to broaden Aunt Prudence's horizons, so took her to The Mitre Inn, for a liquid celebratory lunch.

Probably, not the wisest of moves on her part, even though it is a highly respectable hostelry!

Mother had large red wine, Aunt Prudence a small milky coffee.

She, then presented Mother, with a BROWN paper package!

It contained the 'good' book.

Aunt not content with this surprise present, went on to point out, she had highlighted selected passages for Mother to read!

Amazingly, all these years later, they are still friends, if, somewhat distant ones.

Returning back to my John 2, despite his ardent bible studies...

He is proving a good natured fellow, so we get very well.

Never let it be said, my Hug is intorarant of differing beliefs & views.

Hugs,