ORSON: "Well, I've tied the bow on this one, Paddy. It's full!"
DAISY-MAUD: "And Jago and I have tied up this one too, Paddy. haven't we Jago?"
JAGO: "Yes we have, Daisy-Maud, very nicely!"
DANNY BOY: "Aye begorra! I think this box is pretty full now too. Don't you think so, Algie?"
ALGIE: "I do Danny Boy!"
SCOUT: "Hullo everybear! What are you all doing? What is inside all these pretty birthday boxes, Paddy?"
PADDY: "Why lots of special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses of course, Scout! What else?"
SCOUT: "Ooooh!" *Intrigued.* "That's so lovely, Paddy! Is my second birthday today? I have forgotten."
PADDY: "No, Scout! It isn't your birthday today, second or otherwise." *Shakes head.*
SCOUT: "Oh pooh!" *Disappointed.* Then these special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses aren't for me then?"
PADDY: "I'm afraid not, Scout."
JAGO: "But they are for someone that you love very much, Scout."
ORSON: "And someone that we all love too."
ALGIE: "That's right, Scout!"
SCOUT: "Oh really! Who is it?"
DAISY-MAUD: "Well, today is Mummy June's birthday, Scout."
DANNY-BOY: "So we are sending her all these very pretty birthday boxes full of special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses from all of us!"
SCOUT: "Ooooh! How exciting!" *Thinks.* "But wait! I haven't put any in for Mummy June from me! I want to put some in!"
PADDY: "Well that is why this box hasn't been tied up with a ribbon yet, Scout. This box is fairly full with Daddy's special birthday kisses and hugs, as his aren't quite as small and neat as ours are. However, there is just room in here for you to add yours."
SCOUT: "Oh goody! Thank you Paddy!" *Adds special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses for Mummy June to box.*
PADDY: "Very good! Now we can tell Daddy that this boxes are ready to go to Mummy June for her birthday!"
JAGO, DIASY-MAUD, DANNY BOY, ALGIE, ORSON and SCOUT: "Hoorah!" *Jump up and down for joy.*
PADDY: "Daddy! Daddy!"
DADDY: "Yes Paddy?"
PADDY: "The presents of special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses for Mummy June are ready!"
DADDY: "Very good! I shall get them delivered to Mummy June now.
PADDY, SCOUT, JAGO, DAISY-MAUD, DANNY BOY, ALGIE, ORSON: "Hoorah!" *Clap paws in delight.*
DADDY: "So everybear, shall we all sing happy birthday to Mummy June?"
PADDY, JAGO, DAISY-MAUD, DANNY BOY, ALGIE, ORSON and SCOUT: "Oh yes!" *Tremble with excitement.* "Let's do!"
PADDY, SCOUT, JAGO, DAISY-MAUD, DANNY BOY, ALGIE, ORSON and DADDY:
"Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Mummy June!
Happy Birthday to you!
Hip-hip, hoorah!
Hip-hip, hoorah!
Hip-hip, hoorah!"
PADDY, SCOUT, JAGO, DAISY-MAUD, DANNY BOY, ALGIE, ORSON and DADDY: *Applaud and jump up and down for joy.*
PADDY: "Happy birthday, dear Mummy June! We are all sending you lots of special big little birthday bear hugs and snuffly birthday kisses on your special day! We hope that you have a wonderful day!"
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.
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 fits in with everyone else very nicely.
Daisy Maud is Jago's little sister and was made by the same friend in England who made him. She is made of German mohair with floral fabric cotton paw pads that match her pretty sunhat, and glass eyes. A sweet and loving little girl bear, she is happy to be reunited with her big brother, Jago, and enjoys being spoiled by her new Daddy.
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.
Danny Boy, made by the same friend who made Jago, Daisy-Maud and Orson, has a touch of the 'Oirish' in him with his emerald green scarf. He has an open mouth as he likes to sing and comes with his own songbook, "Irish Airs for Teddy Bears". He has a wobbly head to give him animation when he's talking to you, and is made of English mohair, has paws of ultra suede and eyes of glass. Quite a happy-go-lucky little character....
Algie is made by the same friend who made Jago, Daisy-Maud, Orson and Danny Boy. He is is made of sparse English mohair, has paws of ultra suede and eyes of glass. A very adventurous little boy, he loves to climb and sit on top of gates, edges of tables and chairs. He adore climbing trees, and will cheekily sit there with crossed legs. He's very friendly and he loves adventures of any kind.