Paddington, Scout and the Easter Egg Hunt 4.

ROSIE: *Groans, pushes and shoves a large Easter across the lawn.* "Look Scout! I found a lovely big Easter egg! It's so big there will be plenty to share with mijn prins Peter!"

 

SCOUT: "Oh! He will love that, Rosie! That's very kind of you!"

 

ROSIE: "Well, I love mijn prins Peter, so of course I am going to share my Easter Egg with him. What are you doing, Scout?"

 

SCOUT: "I'm collecting pretty pink eggs before every other bear collects them. We can enjoy them later! Pink is my favourite colour you know."

 

ROSIE: "Mine too! Now that I've found my Easter Egg, I'll help you!"

 

DUCKIE: "Scout, Rosie! Have you seen my Granny anywhere?"

 

ROSIE: "No, I haven't, Duckie."

 

SCOUT: "I haven't either."

 

DUCKIE: "Oh where has she gone? My Granny is missing!"

 

ROSIE: "I'm sure she isn't missing, Duckie! I wouldn't worry."

 

SCOUT: "That's right, she's probably just fossicking for Easter eggs in the bushes."

 

DUCKIE: "Oh I do hope you're right, Scout!"

 

PADDY: "Hullo everyone! On behalf of Scout, Cousin Paddington, Bogart, Jago, Daisy-Maud, Rosie, Cornelia, Orson, Danny Boy, Algie, Flock, Sapphire, Pearl, Prince Maurice, Freddy, Duckie, Daddy and myself I would like to wish all of our Flickr friends and followers a very happy Easter! May the day be filled with lots of fun, laughter and a chocolate Easter egg... or two! We are sending you all lots of special Easter big little bear hugs and snuffly kisses!"

 

Paddy has managed to share my thoughts most eloquently. A very happy Easter to you all!

 

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.

 

Rosie is Scout's cousin, because like Scout, she is a free trade knitted bear from Africa. She was made in Kenya by one of the Kenana Knitters, Martha Wanjira. She is made from home spun and dyed wool. She was a gift to me from two very dear friends, including the one who gave Scout to Paddy.

 

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.

 

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.

Orson, named after the little bear constellation, was made by the same friend who made Jago and Daisy-Maud. He comes ready dressed in 'trousers' made of German mohair accessorised with embroidered braces. His paws are ultra suede and his eyes are glass. He is described as being a little bit serious minded but very friendly. He's fine once he gets to know you.

 

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.

Done