A Friend

I made a friend today
who isn’t at all like me.

We don’t look the same
speak the same
think the same.

Yet
we look past
we understand
we accept
the other’s differences
and see a friend.

I made a friend today
who is just like me.

Hugs,
Miss Chloe ♥

Greebop, Plymistular!

Greebop, plymistular!
That’s hello how are you, in Serentularian. We’re learning their language. Apparently everyone on Serentular speaks one language.

We left the comforts of the starship and went exploring. It’s a lovely place. And the Serentularians are lovely creatures. They welcomed us with open arms. Yes, they do have arms. Mr Wizard worried over nothing.

This is a very colorful planet. From the sky to the plants to their homes, everything is awash in color. And they love to garden. Most of the flowers I see are blue. Who says it’s hard to get blue in the garden!

And oh oh oh, you’ll never guess what their favorite pastime is. Shuffleboard! It is indeed a small small world.
Must run, they’ve invited us to play. Oh, what fun!
Fractacs (Hugs)
Miss Chloe ♥

Visiting Serentular

Mr Wizard has asked us if we’d like to come along with him as he makes a few galactic deliveries and perhaps visit with a few of his friends. Since we’re so thoroughly enjoying our galactic ride we all agreed wholeheartedly. How very exciting!

We are in a galaxy far far away. And it took only a day to get here. It’s the Astrorippleripple Galaxy. It has several planets, each with several moons. Mr Wizard’s first delivery (of what I don’t know) is to a small community on the northern steppes of the planet Serentular. We were given strict instructions to stay aboard the starship, as our appearance might frighten the townspeople. Our appearance? Well!

We’ve decided to go sneak a peek, anyway. Charlie popped out earlier to take a picture of the brilliant sky, being the windows of the starship are so terribly dirty. And nothing happened to him. So we’re off. I even see a welcoming committee.

I wonder if they do windows.
Tootles and Hugs,
Miss Chloe ♥

Star Date: Tuesday

We climbed aboard this amazingly spacious spaceship, settled in to our very comfy seats and awaited departure. Moments later we were in the air and effortlessly gliding upward. It was smooth sailing.

I was about to ask for a cup of tea when the ship suddenly went into warp speed. We were plastered to our seats and holding on for dear life. Our cheeks were behind our ears.

We finally slowed down and all was calm again. Out our window we could see stars of every color against the blackest black sky we ever saw. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Where we are going we haven’t a clue, but we don’t much care.

Maybe I could get some tea now, maybe even a banana.

Heavenly Hugs,

Miss Chloe ♥

To the Stars and Beyond

Penny is feeling much better. Thank you all for your happy thoughts and clapping your hands. It really worked!

We all received some happy news, which came just moments ago.

The Galactic Wizard has invited us on a starship ride, and we have eagerly accepted!

To boldly go where no bear has gone before.

Charlie, Penny, Fred, and I are heading into the unknown, for the most exciting adventure of our lives.

We're all packed and ready to go. I wasn't sure what to pack, or wear on a starship. So I packed it all and am wearing my finest attire, my fur stole and my diamond earrings. Penny is wearing her best shawl with flowers in her hair, Charlie his best bow tie and cufflinks, and Fred is wearing his top hat and spats.

I’m so excited. We’re all so excited!

We're off!

Fare thee well...

Super Galactic Hugs,
Miss Chloe ♥

Good Bye Koko-Waputa-Kiki!

We spent three more days on Koko-Waputa-Kiki before the engine was finally fixed and we could be on our way. Fred and Charlie debated whether or not to visit that cave again, but finally decided against it. I found this wonderful iron pot. It was half buried and left to rust. Well, I just had to rescue it. So Fred and Charlie volunteered to lug it to the lifeboat for me. Aren’t they sweet!
On our last day on the island a crew member winked at a maiden. Word got back to the chief, who went into a rage. A large band of Waputians then chased us all down to the beach, into our lifeboat and out to the banana boat, which I like to think of as our makeshift cruise ship. They chanted furiously from the shore. What they said, we haven’t a clue, and perhaps that’s for the best. They looked quite angry.

We immediately took up anchor and set sail in the direction the captain thought would get us back on course.
After several days he realized we weren’t exactly where he’d hoped, but maybe close to. He didn’t elaborate and we really didn’t want to ask.
So we are wandering about somewhere in the South Pacific. It’s been lovely, very relaxing, and the weather has been most delightful. We spend most of our time on deck and in deck chairs. Though the other day we did play a rousing game of shuffleboard, for a bit of exercise. We’re getting a bit chubby from all this lollygagging.
We’ve passed many small islands that look ever so intriguing, but haven’t as yet put down anchor. We’re hoping to soon. They all look so lovely, and we four would love to be on solid ground for a bit.


Penny is suffering from a bit of a malady. We’re not sure what it is, but she’s been feeling very much under the weather. We’re all concerned, although Penny tells us not to worry. I think what she needs is some cheering up. So I have a plan.
Remember in Peter Pan, when Tinkerbell was ill and everyone clapped their hands to make her well again?
If all of you sent happy thoughts and clapped your hands, I'm sure Penny would be feeling better in no time. Fred agrees, as does Charlie, who is beside himself with worry. Poor Charlie, he feels so helpless. Penny is his world.
So won’t you help us help Penny? I’m sure it’d make her well again.

The captain just told us we’ll be going ashore on one of these islands real soon, as we need to replenish our supplies. We're nearly out of fresh water and bananas. Hopefully we’ll find some of both.
And maybe some adventure!
But first Penny needs to get well.
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

Of Rain and Monsters

We’re still here on Koko-Waputa-Kiki and having a lovely stay, though it rains quite a lot. It just starts pouring down, and without provocation. And that’s just what happened during my lovely bubble bath.
I was enjoying my little soak, though I would have much preferred flowers to herbs and veggies, when it started raining in torrents. Fred was on a nearby cliff, closely examining an Artocarpus mariannensis, when he heard me shriek. Yes, dainty me shrieked, the rain was spoiling my bath! Without hesitation Fred grabbed hold of a vine, swung down and swooped me from my rapidly cooling bath. How gallant of him!
The locals didn’t seem too happy with Fred, or with me. Perhaps we offended their generosity. Though I dislike offending anyone, I dislike cold baths even more. If not for our language barrier I certainly would have apologized.

Fred and Charlie went spelunking this morning. They discovered a cave and just had to go exploring. Very daring of them, I must say.
Deep down in the cave they found a lake. A lake! And it was somehow naturally lit. They said it was beautiful.
Charlie was about to take a picture of the lovely lake, when something emerged from it. He said it was blue with bulging eyes, a long neck and a bulbous body with scaly protrusions all over. Fred and Charlie gasped and ran. It made an odd noise, Charlie looked back to find it just inches away, staring at him, upside down! It had jumped onto the roof of the cave and suctioned itself there. His camera still in hand, Charlie quick took a picture, then ran to catch up with Fred, who was already at the cave entrance, wondering why Charlie wasn’t.
Even though they thought it quite the intriguing adventure, they won’t be going back. Penny and I are ever so glad.

The engine is nearly fixed and the captain is optimistic we’ll be sailing soon. He’s been studying the stars and his charts, in hopes of finding his way back to civilization. Not that the Waputians aren’t civilized, well perhaps they’re not totally civilized, but very cordial and attentive to their visitors, though I’m gathering they haven’t had many. Where was I, oh, the stars and charts. The captain thinks he may have pinpointed our location and hopes to get us back on course. We’re keeping our paws crossed.
Lovely as it is, we eagerly await our departure from Koko-Waputa-Kiki.
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

A Mother’s Day Gift

The engine is slowly being repaired. The crew had to make some parts from other parts. They’re very clever fellows. They say we should be able to sail in just a few days. I have my paws crossed.

Meanwhile, Fred, Charlie, Penny, and I have been exploring the island. This is a tiny island and perfectly round, which we find most peculiar. We can walk around the island in less than an hour. But it would take us much longer to walk across it, as there is a very tall mountain right in the middle.

Small as it may be, it’s a lovely island, with much to see. The flora and fauna are breathtakingly beautiful. And I think I already mentioned the odd figural objects that are scattered about. One minute we’re admiring a purple plant, next we’re staring at a big tiki thingy. We’ve walked so much we nearly wore the fabric off our feet. Some mending may be in order.

The locals, who call themselves Waputians, have been quite attentive to us. One was measuring Fred, another was poking Charlie’s arm, and another was actually smelling Penny. I’m sure it’s their friendly way of making guests feel welcome, as they have big grinny smiles on their faces. They like us.

So much so, that they’re treating me to a lovely hot bath, in a lovely bathtub (which Charlie took a picture of me in, earlier). Hopefully there will be lots and lots of bubbles. How wonderful! I think they think I’m a mother. And being it’s Mother’s Day, they’re giving me a gift. How lovely!

Telling them I'm not a mother would be rude of me. It might hurt their feelings, as they worked so hard on my gift.

Gotta run. I mustn't be late for my bath. I don't like it when the water gets cold.
Oh, I can see it bubbling from here. Oh good, bubbles!

But what are all those veggies for? And are those roots and herbs?

To all moms, all across the land, sea, and sky…
Happy Mother’s Day!
May you be as pampered today as I’m about to be!

Hugs,
Miss Chloe

Adventure vs The Bubble Bath

We’ve been exploring Koko-Waputa-Kiki, between rain storms that is. It rains a lot on this little island. It’s also a very odd little island. There are statues and figural thingies everywhere. Not too sure what they signify, not sure if I really want to know. Charlie’s been taking some interesting pictures.

The engine is in parts and scattered here, there, and everywhere. The captain and crew are standing around a lot, scratching their heads. I do wish they’d hurry along.

The locals are very skeptical of us and do a lot of huddling and talking in low tones, while looking our way. We can’t speak their language, so they needn’t whisper. Besides, it’s rude.

If the sun ever comes out we’re going to go on a nice picnic, maybe up that mountain there. Fred and Charlie have done quite well with their fishing while Penny and I found lots of berries to pick, even some lovely mushrooms. It’ll all make a lovely picnic lunch.

I wonder where we’ll wind up next. This is all so very exciting! We miss the cuddle, however, and my lady. I do hope they are getting on okay without us.
I also miss my nice hot bubble baths. And my favorite pink pillow. I think I’m homesick.

Tomorrow the sun will shine and we’ll be off on another adventure. I can’t wait!
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

Koko-Waputa-Kiki

With the cargo hold full of green bananas and Orange Crush we sailed with the tide, saying our final farewell to Bwanha-Hana.
The seas were calm and the sun warm, as we settled in for a lovely sail. We lazied about on the small but tidy deck of the SS Bearington. Penny busied herself knitting a shawl, in bright south-sea colors, Fred and Charlie played rousing games of Canasta, and I read my favorite poetry book, Poems that Touch the Heart. Even Spencer happily relaxed, swaying in his web hammock. All was well.
Then suddenly, out of nowhere, a storm arose and we found ourselves headed straight for it. The captain said we had no choice but to hit it head-on. And so we stayed our course.
It was an awful storm. The captain told us to go below and hang-on. Penny was terribly frightened, I wasn’t far behind. Fred and Charlie tried their best to ease our fears, but to no avail. And poor Spencer was overwhelmed with worry. He webbed himself up as tight as he could, shivering with fright.
The seas were awful rough as the wind and rain beat down on us. The ship was taking on water fast and the engine was sputtering. Being that we were slowly sinking, the crew was ordered to throw our cargo overboard. So all the bananas and all the Orange Crush was tossed over the side. Then the engine failed completely.
We found ourselves adrift at sea. The storm eventually subsided, and with the cargo gone, we managed to stay afloat. We drifted for days. We thought all was lost when the captain spied a tiny island. As our fortunes would have it, the winds took us straight to this little island. We put down anchor and headed ashore in the lifeboat.
It’s a strange looking island. Rugged high cliffs peek out from the thick misty fog that engulfs the island. One cliff face almost looks alive. It resembles a monkey, hanging on. Rather curious looking.
The island seemed uninhabited at first. But we shortly were greeted by a small group of natives. They were very unsure of us, as we were of them, but they finally decided not to cook us for dinner.
The name of the island is Koko-Waputa-Kiki. And here we stay until the crew can fix the engine and plug up all the leaks in the SS Bearington. Which, they tell us, may take a while.
So we’re off to explore the island. And try to stay out of trouble!
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

Oh, Charlie hiked into the jungle earlier and took a picture of that mysterious rock outcropping.

Still on Bwanha-Hana

Just a quick note. We sail with the tide. I hope.
Yes, we’re still on Bwanha-Hana. For several days the captain of the Bearington and most of his crew were no where to be found. As it happens, they were off on a drinking binge. They apparently consumed large quantities of Orange Crush, then had to sleep it off.
Meanwhile, we paraded up the mountain with the happy locals. It was a very unusual parade, I must say. Lots of strange singing. It was a long parade and a long walk, my feet were hurting. But we finally arrived at the top, where we could look right in to the volcano.
Then the chief asked the most curious question. He wanted to know if we’d like to donate ourselves to the greater good, by jumping in. Penny and I thought it was a lovely compliment. After some thought the fellas suggested that perhaps we should graciously decline, though agreed it was a flattering offer. Penny and I didn't argue the point. We told the chief how appreciative we were, then scurried back down the mountain, well ahead of the parade. I’d completely forgotten about my sore feet!
We were so glad to be back on flat land, I must admit, we too indulged in a few too many Orange Crushes.
Bwanha-Hana is a most peculiar island, and I can’t say that we’ll miss it. We have no idea where we’re headed next, but we’re hoping our next port of call will be a little tamer and a lot more relaxing.
Till then.
Hugs,
Miss Chloe
Oh, yesterday we were introduced to Spencer the spider. A very nice gent. Very interesting and amazingly worldly. We all took to him right off. After a bit of persuading, he’s agreed to come along with us, on our voyage. Isn’t that lovely. We've made a new friend!

Greetings from Bwanha-Hana!

Well, Fred made all the travel arrangements and we never thought to question his judgment. Perhaps we should have. I was expecting the SS Bearington to be a cruise ship, it turned out to be a banana boat.
Penny and I were shocked when we arrived at the dock. There was a tired old boat where a cruise ship should have been. We debated over going, or going home. Did we want to venture forth on a banana boat or go home to the cuddle. We finally decided to go forth, mainly because Fred and Charlie were begging us to. They said the SS Bearington had almost all the amenities of a cruise ship.
Not! The SS Bearington is no cruise ship, or anything that remotely resembles a cruise ship. My mink wrap was totally out of place. And so was I.
However, being the good sport that I am, decided to forego my fur for a sarong and flip-flops. (But I’ll never not wear my diamond earrings!) Penny also packed away her lovely shawl and surrendered herself to wearing more appropriate attire.
Our first port of call is a tiny little island, somewhere in the middle of the south pacific. It’s called Bwanha-Hana. Its inhabitants are very strange indeed. They drink a lot of Orange Crush and give offerings to a volcano. I’m not sure about this place. It’s a bit spooky. I’ll be glad to get back on the Bearington. Never thought I’d be saying that.
Our next stop is, well I’m really not sure. The crew were a bit vague when we asked.
The weather, however, has been lovely. I’m wearing my large safari hat to protect myself from the sun. I wouldn’t want to fade.

Sorry, but I haven’t found any postcards, or for that matter, any souvenir shops. I don’t see any other tourists, either.
The locals are gathering for some sort of parade up the mountain to the volcano. How curious. They’ve invited us to go along. They’re all dressed up and insist we do the same. We’ve accepted, of course. It’d be rude not to. I think I’ll wear my fur.
So we’re off on another adventure.
I’ll try to write from our next port of call, wherever that may be.
Aloha!
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

It's So Exciting!

Oh, you just won’t believe…
Fred won the lottery!
I didn't even know he played the lottery.
So Charlie, Penny, Fred, and I are off on a world cruise. We're sailing on the SS Bearington.
Our bags are all packed and we leave this evening. Maybe we'll even get to go on safari!

I'm wearing my diamond earrings and my lovely fur stole. Penny will wear her favorite lovely shawl, with flowers in her hair (she's our little hippy). Fred will wear his top hat and spats and Charlie is going to wear his best bow tie and cufflinks. And, of course, Charlie will be bringing his camera. After all, we'll be world travelers, so we need to look the part.

My lady is sad to hear we're going away, but also very happy for us. The cuddle has promised to keep her company while we're gone.
We will miss the cuddle so very much, and my lady, but we'll be back.

Oh I am so excited! I should be napping with the cuddle right now, but I simply can't sleep. I am just too excited!
I'll try to write as often as I can, that is if I can find a computer to borrow. Maybe on the ship.
I made this lovely collage last night, of me! It's big big big! To keep you from missing me too much, while we're away. I hope you like it. I also did my blog ocean blue, just for you!

I don't even know what our first port of call will be. I don't know which way we're sailing. But it doesn't matter. It'll all be so lovely.
What an adventure we'll have!

I must run. Penny needs help choosing which flowers to wear in her hair, Charlie can't find the spare batteries for his camera, and Fred is looking for a cane to take. I think he thinks he's Fred Astaire. What would they do without me!
Bon Voyage, my friends!
Group Hug,
Miss Chloe

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!
Fred and I were the Grand Marshals of this years Cuddles Easter Parade. We had more participants, as our cuddle seems to be growing, making our parade even more fun. Everyone was decked out in their finest. We all looked so very lovely. I wore my favorite Easter hat!
Afterwards, we went Easter egg hunting. Someone surreptitiously hid lovely colored eggs for us to find. I found one in my toothbrush holder and another in a lamp socket. Fred found one in his trouser drawer and Penny found one in with her hair curlers.
We found unusual foot prints in some baby powder I’d gotten on the floor. (I love baby powder. It smells so pretty.) They don’t belong to any of us. I wonder if our mystery egg hider made them.
I started reading the dictionary! I’ve decided to use a new big word every day. My first new big word is surreptitiously, which I surreptitiously used today. Did you notice it? I’m so surreptitiously clever!
Time for a nap.
Hugs,
Miss Chloe

Breakfast in Bed!

This morning Fred and Charlie decided they wanted to surprise Penny and me with breakfast in bed. They made pancakes. They couldn’t find any strawberry jam, which I’m extremely fond of, so they used raspberry salsa. It didn’t look appetizing enough, so they added a few marshmallows.
Smiling from ear to ear Fred and Charlie proudly presented us with this most unusual breakfast, complete with some pretty yellow flowers. It was so sweet of them. The pancakes, however, weren’t. But we didn’t let on. We ate a few bites then, when they became preoccupied with their shadows, tucked the rest under a pillow.
Afterwards, we looked through some of my lady’s bins today. It’s always so much fun. We found some items we couldn’t identify but were quite lovely. Then Penny pulled out a scrap of fabric and I gasped with excitement. The fabric looked like me! Penny found my ancestors, it’s my genealogy! The discovery simply took my breath away.
It was a just a tiny snippet. We searched for me, but no more was to be found. Still, it’s something. What a wonderful find!
Now we’re off on a scavenger hunt.
Hugs,
Miss Chloe
Oh, Charlie took this picture when I wasn’t looking. He’s such a sweet sneak. Aren’t I pretty!

Yummy

Fred showed up for pinochle, last night (well, not technically, since it’s now tomorrow) covered in bits of fur. He told me he glued them on because he wanted to be a furry bear. I was horrified by the sight of him.
He then shouted April Fool! I was so relieved to find he’d just wrapped himself in fur and wasn’t permanently affixed in fur. Wish I had my camera with me. He was quite the sight, dripping in tiny pieces of different colored furs.
We had all agreed, no more April Fool jokes, as they were getting totally out of hand. But not Fred, who dances to the beat of a different drummer. Which makes him his lovable self, and my main squeeze. He’s yummy!
Fred and I strolled around the garden afterwards, and after he unwrapped himself of all that fur. It was chilly out, but otherwise quite lovely. I like chilly nights. Fred always puts his arm around me to keep me warm. Yummy yummy.
We were looking for Carl, but couldn’t find him. We did, however, have a very nice chat with a strange fellow sitting in a tree. At first all we could see was his grin. Then his face appeared, then the rest of him. He was uncommonly colorful. How very odd. We chatted a while with this fancy gentleman. He was very friendly. Then he started vanishing, little by little, until once again we could see only his grin. Then poof, it was gone as well. We were very confused.
In the wee small hours of the night, when all the cuddle was fast asleep, I mused about our little adventure and made this picture.

I also wrote a poem:
Tiny little bubbles of green
festively adorn each tree
While birdies flutter this way and that
with mouthfuls of nests to be.
Mason bees busy at work
helping flowers grow
As tree frogs sing their endless song
in the valleys below.
I hear and I see
as never before
life rebirthing
just out my door.

Hugs,

Miss Chloe

Happy Spring!

Oh, I just love Spring! Flowers are blooming and birdies are building little homes for their babies-to-be. The sun is even coming out from behind the clouds a little more often, warming our hearts and souls.
So, in honor of Spring, I changed my colors!
What do you think? Isn’t this just so Springy!
I looked all over for a pretty color combination, but couldn’t find just what I wanted. As I sat on my lady’s bed, staring into a mirror on the wall, frustrated but not willing to give up, I saw them. Just the colors I was looking for. On me!
They were my very own colors! My colors are perfect! All I needed to do was look down. I’m Spring! I’ll have to thank my lady. Pretty Pretty!

Here’s a happy little poem for Spring:
Flowers bloom
in warm sunlight
Birdies sing
to Mother Nature’s delight.
Spring is magical
pure and clean
Spring is glorious
and oh so serene.

Happy Hugs,
Miss Chloe