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Maggie’s bear swings from the ceiling

I went into the city today to pick up some cold and flu tablets. When I came back, I found Maggie’s bear swinging on a chandelier in the hallway. He had invited some bear friends around and they were having … Continue reading

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Garden bear

Maggie’s bear was hard at work in the garden this morning. Next weekend when Maggie visits he’s going to help her and James to plant some vegetables.

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Maggie’s bear climbs a tree

Maggie’s bear climbed a tree today. He reached the top, but I asked him to come down because he wasn’t wearing a helmet and I worried he might come a cropper. The bear said he’s missing Maggie a lot and … Continue reading

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Maggie’s bear plays rummy-o

Maggie’s bear today played rummy-o. He’s looking forward to Maggie coming back to Adelaide and wants to keep busy while he’s waiting. The bear doesn’t always win, like James normally does, but he’s a pretty good player.

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The adventures of Maggie’s bear

Juliet and the kids spent the second week of the school holidays with me in Adelaide. When Maggie went back to Mount Gambier today she left her bear behind. She’s returning next weekend and didn’t want to forget him. The … Continue reading

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Maggie lost a tooth

Maggie lost a front tooth today. She was rather happy about it, because she knows the Tooth Fairy will visit tonight. Maggie initially thought she had swallowed the tooth while eating an orange, but the tiny little thing was discovered, … Continue reading

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Percy the Elf

With all the fuss about Kevin Rudd writing a children’s book, I just remembered I wrote “Percy the Elf” a couple of years ago in Kalgoorlie. Please note the story is copyright. Percy the Elf Suzie liked playing in the … Continue reading

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