Scout's Royal Variety Performance
SCOUT: "Excuse me Ma'am as in Ham."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Yes, what is it, little Scout?"
*Distant sounds of crashing and little bear tugs and rumbles come from the bedroom.*
SCOUT: "We will be ready for you in a moment. Mijn beste vriend Peter is just getting ready for the performance. We have both taken our pearls off as we don't want to trip on them, and Peter is just converting his nice netting hat back into a tutu so that we may dance for you."
PADDY: "I'm quite sure you will enjoy the performance Ma'am."
JAGO: "Yes, Ma'am. Scout is an excellent dancer."
BOGART: "And very enthusiastic!"
COUSIN PADDINGTON: "And very energetic."
DUCKIE: "See, I told you Ma'am. That's why I came back to watch after going and eating my grubs and worms. You bears..."
FREDDY: "Ahem!" *Clears throat.*
DUCKIE: "And foxes, really don't know what you are missing out on."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "We are quite sure you are right, Duckie. However, We are prepared to forgo the... pleasure, of eating worms and grubs."
DUCKIE: "Suit yourself Ma'am. That just means there is more for me!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Is Dolly going to perform for Us too, little Scout?"
SCOUT: "Oh no Ma'am as in Ham! She can't!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Why ever not, little Scout?"
SCOUT: "Well you see, she doesn't have any feet. She just has a spare head for when I want Dolly to play Grandmamma in Little Red Riding Hood." *Lifts Dolly's skirt and shows Her Majesty.* "But that doesn't happen very often. I prefer Dolly as Dolly!" *Nods vehmently.*
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Oh yes, We see."
SCOUT: "Perhaps you might be good enough to look after her for me, Ma'am as in Ham. She is very precious to me and I don't want anything to happen to her, EVER!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Well We'd be very honoured to hold Dolly for you, little Scout."
SCOUT: "Oh thank you Ma'am as in Ham!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "And what are you and little Peter going to perform for Us, little Scout? We are very excited after all the rave reviews from everyone else present. Are you going to perform Bear Lake or the Bearcracker?"
SCOUT: "Oh no Ma'am as in Ham." *Shake head.* "We wanted to perform a new work that we made up... er cho.. chor..."
PADDY: "Choreographed, Scout."
SCOUT: "Created just for you Ma'am as in Ham."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "You've created a ballet just for Us, little Scout? How wonderful!" *Claps paws in delight.* "What is it called.*
SCOUT: "It's called the Elizabethan Boogie! It's an interpretive ballet dance just for you Ma'am as in Ham!"
PETER: "Ready mijn beste vriend! I got my tutu caught around my ankles!"
SCOUT: "Right, we are ready, Ma'am as in Ham! Peter and I would like to present to you the premier performance of a new interpretive ballet created in your honour, the Elizabethan Boogie!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET, PADDY, FREDDY, JAGO, BOGART, COUSIN PADDINGTON and DUCKIE: *Applaud loudly.*
My bears Paddy and Scout have made very good friends with two bears in Holland called Peter and Oleg (www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/721577154558...) and their Mummy (www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/) . Peter and Scout are very similar and have become best friends. Paddy and Oleg are equally similar and have become best friends too. Peter and Oleg have come to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea, escorted by Aunt Lucy. You can see the picture here: www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/52123880894/in/faves-4... or in the first comment below. Peter and Scout both like to dance, so they will perform together for your pleasure. www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/51800910417/in/gallery...
2022 marks the year that Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of devoted and loyal service to her people.
Celebrations will be happening in Britain and around the world during the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend which takes place from 2nd to 5th June, and that includes here! How very exciting!
God bless our Queen! Long may she reign over us!
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Bear was made by Merrythought in Britain. She has been hand made from customised, platinum-tipped diamond white mohair plush, and she has The Queen's blue eyes and a hand stitched nose and enigmatic smile. Her left paw is embroidered with the years 1952 and 2022, in between which sits the royal crown. She is wearing a coronation robe of purple velvet, featuring satin lining, ermine trim, and extensive golden embroidery. Keeping true to the original Imperial robe, it is accessorised with two satin bows and luxury Italian tassels to finish. Her crown is a silver-plated replica of the Imperial state crown, which Her Majesty wore as she left Westminster Abbey after her coronation. It is studded with twenty six gemstones, has a purple velvet lining and white ermine trim. Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Bear is number 557 of a worldwide limited edition of 1952.
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Travelling all the way from London, Cousin Paddington was caught in transit thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, so it looks like he is stopping with us for a long while. That makes me happy, as the more I look into his happy, smiling face, the more attached I am becoming to him.
Bogart has travelled all the way from Georgia, via Alabama as a gift to me from a friend. He has lovely Southern manners and seems to be a fun and gentle soul with an inquisitive nature.
Jago was a gift from a dear friend in England. He is made of English mohair with suede paw pads and glass eyes. He is a gentle bear, kind and patient who carries an air of calm about him. He is already fitting in with everyone else very nicely.
Freddy Fox is made by Merrythought in England. I bought him, of all places, from a men’s accessory shop in Melbourne’s Block Arcade, called Mr. Wares. Freddy Fox is made of English Mohair with felt paws and glass bead eyes. He has so much charm and charisma that already he is winning hearts with anyone whom he meets, and he is kind and sweet, which makes him an ideal member of our family.
Duckie I saw when I was at a Sunday market on a stall of homemade knitted and crocheted items. She caught my eye straight away with her happy, smiley face and bright colours. I think she finds life with my bears intriguing and perhaps a little confusing, however she is learning.
Scout's Royal Variety Performance
SCOUT: "Excuse me Ma'am as in Ham."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Yes, what is it, little Scout?"
*Distant sounds of crashing and little bear tugs and rumbles come from the bedroom.*
SCOUT: "We will be ready for you in a moment. Mijn beste vriend Peter is just getting ready for the performance. We have both taken our pearls off as we don't want to trip on them, and Peter is just converting his nice netting hat back into a tutu so that we may dance for you."
PADDY: "I'm quite sure you will enjoy the performance Ma'am."
JAGO: "Yes, Ma'am. Scout is an excellent dancer."
BOGART: "And very enthusiastic!"
COUSIN PADDINGTON: "And very energetic."
DUCKIE: "See, I told you Ma'am. That's why I came back to watch after going and eating my grubs and worms. You bears..."
FREDDY: "Ahem!" *Clears throat.*
DUCKIE: "And foxes, really don't know what you are missing out on."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "We are quite sure you are right, Duckie. However, We are prepared to forgo the... pleasure, of eating worms and grubs."
DUCKIE: "Suit yourself Ma'am. That just means there is more for me!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Is Dolly going to perform for Us too, little Scout?"
SCOUT: "Oh no Ma'am as in Ham! She can't!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Why ever not, little Scout?"
SCOUT: "Well you see, she doesn't have any feet. She just has a spare head for when I want Dolly to play Grandmamma in Little Red Riding Hood." *Lifts Dolly's skirt and shows Her Majesty.* "But that doesn't happen very often. I prefer Dolly as Dolly!" *Nods vehmently.*
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Oh yes, We see."
SCOUT: "Perhaps you might be good enough to look after her for me, Ma'am as in Ham. She is very precious to me and I don't want anything to happen to her, EVER!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "Well We'd be very honoured to hold Dolly for you, little Scout."
SCOUT: "Oh thank you Ma'am as in Ham!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "And what are you and little Peter going to perform for Us, little Scout? We are very excited after all the rave reviews from everyone else present. Are you going to perform Bear Lake or the Bearcracker?"
SCOUT: "Oh no Ma'am as in Ham." *Shake head.* "We wanted to perform a new work that we made up... er cho.. chor..."
PADDY: "Choreographed, Scout."
SCOUT: "Created just for you Ma'am as in Ham."
HM QUEEN LILIBET: "You've created a ballet just for Us, little Scout? How wonderful!" *Claps paws in delight.* "What is it called.*
SCOUT: "It's called the Elizabethan Boogie! It's an interpretive ballet dance just for you Ma'am as in Ham!"
PETER: "Ready mijn beste vriend! I got my tutu caught around my ankles!"
SCOUT: "Right, we are ready, Ma'am as in Ham! Peter and I would like to present to you the premier performance of a new interpretive ballet created in your honour, the Elizabethan Boogie!"
HM QUEEN LILIBET, PADDY, FREDDY, JAGO, BOGART, COUSIN PADDINGTON and DUCKIE: *Applaud loudly.*
My bears Paddy and Scout have made very good friends with two bears in Holland called Peter and Oleg (www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/galleries/721577154558...) and their Mummy (www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/) . Peter and Scout are very similar and have become best friends. Paddy and Oleg are equally similar and have become best friends too. Peter and Oleg have come to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea, escorted by Aunt Lucy. You can see the picture here: www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/52123880894/in/faves-4... or in the first comment below. Peter and Scout both like to dance, so they will perform together for your pleasure. www.flickr.com/photos/66094586@N06/51800910417/in/gallery...
2022 marks the year that Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of devoted and loyal service to her people.
Celebrations will be happening in Britain and around the world during the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend which takes place from 2nd to 5th June, and that includes here! How very exciting!
God bless our Queen! Long may she reign over us!
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Bear was made by Merrythought in Britain. She has been hand made from customised, platinum-tipped diamond white mohair plush, and she has The Queen's blue eyes and a hand stitched nose and enigmatic smile. Her left paw is embroidered with the years 1952 and 2022, in between which sits the royal crown. She is wearing a coronation robe of purple velvet, featuring satin lining, ermine trim, and extensive golden embroidery. Keeping true to the original Imperial robe, it is accessorised with two satin bows and luxury Italian tassels to finish. Her crown is a silver-plated replica of the Imperial state crown, which Her Majesty wore as she left Westminster Abbey after her coronation. It is studded with twenty six gemstones, has a purple velvet lining and white ermine trim. Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Bear is number 557 of a worldwide limited edition of 1952.
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Travelling all the way from London, Cousin Paddington was caught in transit thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, so it looks like he is stopping with us for a long while. That makes me happy, as the more I look into his happy, smiling face, the more attached I am becoming to him.
Bogart has travelled all the way from Georgia, via Alabama as a gift to me from a friend. He has lovely Southern manners and seems to be a fun and gentle soul with an inquisitive nature.
Jago was a gift from a dear friend in England. He is made of English mohair with suede paw pads and glass eyes. He is a gentle bear, kind and patient who carries an air of calm about him. He is already fitting in with everyone else very nicely.
Freddy Fox is made by Merrythought in England. I bought him, of all places, from a men’s accessory shop in Melbourne’s Block Arcade, called Mr. Wares. Freddy Fox is made of English Mohair with felt paws and glass bead eyes. He has so much charm and charisma that already he is winning hearts with anyone whom he meets, and he is kind and sweet, which makes him an ideal member of our family.
Duckie I saw when I was at a Sunday market on a stall of homemade knitted and crocheted items. She caught my eye straight away with her happy, smiley face and bright colours. I think she finds life with my bears intriguing and perhaps a little confusing, however she is learning.