Ambrosia-bears
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On a Welsh FarmAcorn and Autumn, two little Nutshell bears, and Hecate, a witch Brodon bear, were recently adopted by Jenni who lives on a beautiful farm in Wales. Since their arrival, all three have kept in touch with Ambrosia and have related their adventures thus far. Ambrosia thought it would be very sweet to begin a page detailing their experiences, beginning with poor Acorn's rather traumatic experiences at the Royal Mail Sorting Office! Jenni, Acorn, Autumn and Hecate will be sending lots of photos in the near future, and these will be added to this page. Ambrosia thinks this will become a really interesting page, and lots of new characters are bound to turn up.....
Acorn's, Autumn's and Hecate's Adventures on a Welsh Farm
by Acorn, Autumn and Hecate
Hello Ambrosia!
Autumn here. We arrived at our new, small-holding home about an hour ago and I've had such a lovely time looking around. There are big bears here in the house, who all seem very friendly, and there are donkeys and duck and geese and hens and sheep and ...... so many things to see outside. It's all very exciting!  Poor little Acorn had a slight accident on his way here and his wobble joint got bent over. He did cry a bit, and I was so glad he had his dummy and blanket, so I could tuck him up until we were able to get out of the box. I sang bear songs and made up stories about Ambrosia and the Numpty to take his mind off things.When we got here, Jenni snuggled him up in a wooly hat for a rest and he's just about to have his cotter joint put back in place - a delicate operation, but Jenni thinks it will be OK. I'm saving up the information about our new home to tell him whilst the op goes ahead, in the hope that he won't be too scared while he's thinking about taking his turn to be shown round. I miss you all lots but think this is a lovely place for a bear with rural leanings, so I'll keep in touch. Our own special house isn't finished yet and when it is, there might be room for more of our friends to live there, as well as a Numpty. Much love, Autumn xxxx
Hello Ambrosia!
It's Acorn. I'm feeling much better now. My head is wibbling and wobbling as it should and I've been outside to look at the lambs and help feed the ducks.
I didn't mean to be naughty, but I think I just might have tried to get out of our box whilst Autumn was asleep on our journey - it was rather dark and noisy for some of the time and I thought I wanted to come back to be with you. When we got here there was a hole in the back of the box and, though my head wasn't hanging out of it, I do sort of remember staring out at a big noisy place, that Jenni says was probably the sorting office. Then somebody grabbed my head and twisted it to push it back in the box, which hurt so much that I cried and Autumn woke up and sang to me. By the time we got here my name-and-address-in-case-I-got-lost card and my star and my dummy were all twisted round my neck. My head was on backwards and I couldn't look up or turn my face round. I did feel odd. Jenni thought the top ring in my neck joint was squished out of shape, but it was only the strange angle of my head that made it look that way. Once the various things were untangled, my head went back where it should be and I'm so much better and happier now. Today we met Trumble, our new very big brother. He says he was the smallest bear in the house until we arrived but, at 26cm, he seems huge to me! He has to wear clothes because he is quite old and hasn't much mohair left. He also has a wheel barrow because he helps with farming and gardening jobs and he says he'll give us rides. We can sit on his lap to hear stories, too. A new camera is coming in a box next week - I do hope it doesn't get scared and try to escape - when it's here, we'll send lots of photos to you all. Big hugs, Acorn PS Autumn is out exploring something called the barn and it will be my turn to look tomorrow.
Hello again Ambrosia!
It's Autumn. Today we went out for a pocket ride all the way to the stream. It's a long way - at least a quarter of a mile - so we needed to travel in Jenni's pocket. There were tiddlers swimming around and lovely stones to collect. I found a black and white stripy one, just like a mint humbug. Acorn found a grey one with tiny pink spots all over it, but he needed help to carry it home as it was nearly as big as he is.
We found a rabbit hole, too. I was a bit worried that Acorn would lean too far in and tumble out of reach. He was very sensible, though, and just sat near the edge calling to the rabbits. He was rather sad because they didn't come to him, so we took him back to see the pet rabbits in the barn. He was so pleased to see them and fed dandelions to Trevor, the mini lop. I fed Thumper; he's a rex and has the softest fur imaginable. Jenni says we can use some of his fur to stuff our new pillows. After supper we are going to meet the children at Faenor Farm. I've heard they like bears and stories, so I hope somebody will tell them a story so that we can listen too. We are doing something called baby-sitting. It's a bit confusing because Jenni says there are no babies there and we don't actually sit on anybody, but I'm sure we'll understand better once we've been there. Lots of love, Autumn xxx
Hello Ambrosia
The weather here has been terrible. Acorn and I have spent most of the time in the last week snuggled up under our new quilts, hiding from the whooshing of the wind and the big thundery bangs.  I am very glad that this big house is made of stone - Jenni says it's a very little house, but it seems very big to me. Acorn and I sang brave bear songs, but I still felt rather scared inside. The worst bit was that all the elctricity stopped coming through the plugs for four whole days and we couldn't send messages to you, but I did like sitting by the candle to hear stories, though I didn't let young Acorn get too close. I don't think mohair and candle flames mix together too well.Our own little house still isn't finished and, though I really can't wait to move in, I was quite glad to be with the humans whilst all that scarey noise was going on. Of course, having sailed all the way to the Isle of Numpties, I don't think you would have been scared of the thunder, would you? Today we were able to go outside and look at the storm damage. It will be very exciting to see the men climb up on the roof of the barn and fix it. There are going to be some people come to fix the old plum tree too. Have you ever heard of tree surgeons? I wonder if they give the poor, half-blown-over tree some anesthetic? The new camera is here!! I'll send photos of all the animals soon. We are still trying to make the computer allow us to see them, it doesn't seem to want to show the photos we took today. We have sent a couple taken with the old camera before we came here, but it doesn't take good photos - or maybe it's the photographer who isn't too good? We are also wondering if another bear would like to live with us. Do you think Hecate would like it here? We get a lovely view of the sky, so she could easily do her Drawing Down the Moon ceremony at full moon, and the humans here grow herbs for potions. They could do with a little magical asistance sometimes, especially when the lights don't work. Oh, and they celebrate things like Beltane and Hallowe'en here too, so she'd feel at home, I'm sure. There will be room in our house for a girls' room if I share with Acorn - and I think that's advisable as he does seem nervous when he's left alone. There is also room for a shop of some kind and perhaps Hecate could make and sell her potions. She can help choose a friend to live in her room with her later. There would still be space for a Numpty at some point too. Perhaps you could discuss a change of home with Hecate on our behalf. We would make her most welcome. All for now, Your loving friend, Autumn xx Dear Ambrosia
I've been trying so hard to learn the words of a song that Autumn sang to me when my neck was hurting after I nearly fell out of the box on the way here. Now I think I know it and I thought you should too, because you are one of the main characters in the song. In a banana leaf boat They set out to sea, Ambrosia the brave Bear And Witch Bear, Hecate. They sailed on and on For a very long way, Following bright stars by night And the warm sun by day. Their boat landed gently On a beautiful shore, And neither could believe Just what they then saw. Under a palm tree so tall Stood a creature unknown. Waiting quietly and smiling, She stood all alone. 'Welcome, dear travellers Who came over the sea. If you're tired and hungry, Then please follow me.' They walked close behind her, Just a little afraid, To a village far inland Where more Numpties played. 'I'm Iris,' she told them, 'And I'm sorry to stare- It's just that I never Thought I'd see a real Bear!' The Numpties were gentle. The Numpties were kind But Iris, their new friend, Had one thing in mind. 'Could it be, sweet Ambrosia, There may come a day When I can go with you And in your land stay?' They stayed a whole month And made many new friends But even the best visit One day, sadly, ends. 'We'll be back, bringing Iris!' Shouted Witch Bear Hecate As they pushed the boat gently Back out on the sea. Now the Numpties and Bears Often cross the deep sea To visit their good friends, The best there can be. And Iris and Ambrosia Can often be found As they stroll trunk in paw Through country and town. So, all you sweet Numpties And Bears, young and old, Be kind, like dear Iris And, like Ambrosia, be bold. For, though we look different, We are all of one mind. Numpties and Bears must always Be brave, strong and kind. We sang that song ten times when the thunder was making big bangs the other day too. Now, if I wake up and feel scared in the dark, I'll be able to sing it to myself. You are VERY BRAVE, Ambrosia! Lots of admiring hugs and kisses, Your little friend, Acorn xxx PS We have a little pond here and soon we will have a boat to sail on it - just for small and smallish bears to ride in, xx Hello Ambrosia dear
I have arrived safely and am about to try some hot chocolate. Then I think I'll turn in for an early night as it was quite a tiring journey. Remind me to come by broomstick if I visit you. Royal Mail sounds as though you would be travelling in a golden coach, doesn't it? Well it wasn't quite like that! Acorn and Autumn are out on an owl hunt with two small humans called Liam and Rosie, so I won't see them until morning. Then we will see how the Bear House is progressing. I showed Jenni where the Numpties are on the adoption page. It will be difficult to decide which to choose, they are both such sweet Numpty girls, aren't they? Say goodnight to everyone. I'm too sleepy even to watch the moon rise. Blessings, Hecate xx
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