A Koala is for life, not just for Christmas. Except these two obviously weren’t. They were a Christmas gift by a kind member of my family and were passed on when we moved house, probably to the grandchildren, but I’m not sure. The pictures are from twenty-four years ago.
And if you think that was cute and kind of funny, what about My husband got? Chocolate hedgehog anyone? We’re such a fun-loving family.
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That sweet little Koala is adorable. I can almost cuddle it in my mind and feel it physically. Not so sure about the hedgehog though - although I have seen and held some pretty soft cuddly hedgehogs. Not real, of course. :)
ReplyDeleteNo need to worry, Gail; the hedgehog is long gone as well - in our tummies - difficult to resist chocolate in any form.
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ReplyDeleteI brought a fluffy Koala back from Australia, but forgot to share it in my post. Never mind, I will keep it in reserve in case koalas make a return visit to Sepia Saturday!
I enjoyed all your pictures and would have made short work of that hedgehog – I love chocolate.
People buy toy koalas thinking they are an Australian souvenir but these days like all stuffed toys they are made in China, which is why I don't give them as presents, unless i can find a locally made one at a market say, perhaps a hand puppet for example.
ReplyDeleteOr I could knit one I guess :-)
DeleteA gift of a Koala is very nice but I'd prefer a bottle of Kahlua. Much more comforting!
ReplyDeleteCute cuddly. When I was small the toy koalas were made out of real fur - kangaroo or rabbit I think. A no no these days.
ReplyDeleteChocolate hedgehog??? I wonder what prompted that purchase.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, I'm sure my sister had a similar koala and baby, definitely looks familiar. A friend got a beautiful high-heeled shoe made out of chocolate for her birthday - just didn't seem right to eat it. That thought lasted all of 5 minutes!
ReplyDeleteWe have a biscuit jar in the shape of a lion which growls "get your hands out of my cookie jar!" every time it is opened. It's a nice memento of my great aunt who loved to bring it out for visiting children, and we wouldn't get rid of it. :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, very funny, good to have a giggle. My daughter has still a Panda bear received from her grandmother when they were promoted by the world wildlife protection.
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