Although the bears were fast asleep, they all stirred with fairly good grace from their hibernation trunk to wave a fond farewell to the little grey bear (last seen swinging on a glitter ball). He had the tremendous good fortune to be summoned by Bovis Bear friend Anja on Christmas Eve and soon after these pictures were taken, he flew to Massachusetts via the Royal Mail.
I can't wait to find out what he will be called! He'll get to live with three of his brothers and many pussycats. There is a strong oral tradition in the bear trunk so even though this bear wasn't born when his brothers left for America, he has heard many stories about them.
NoNo was perplexed by the audience that gathered around her whilst we waited for the star of the show.
In Cushion News, i made a name-cushion in December for one of my oldest friends. I was 'minded' by her Mum most days before i went to primary school so i've known Kelly (and Jonathan, Debbie and Catherine) for
longer than i can remember. All the best people i know get a name-cushion sooner or later.
(the white shapes at the top are supposed to represent clouds..as i've sort of said before: perfection would probably be disappointing!)
Full steam ahead for 2012!
