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Sunday 15 April 2012

Teddy Bear Love or How My Good Intentions Were Overcome

My last post, "Spring Fever" mentioned that I was on a mission to declutter and become more organized.  With great embarrassment, I have to admit that I fell off the proverbial wagon this weekend.  Let me explain.  I went to a church rummage sale which will give you a hint of how my good intentions began to unravel.  Now I have very fond memories of church rummage sales.  There was a time growing up when money was tight and my mother started shopping at church rummage sales.  I still remember the delight I felt at being able to buy a toy or trinket for only 25 cents.  Fast forward many years and here I was going to a church rummage sale again.  Due to a few wrong turns, I ended up at the sale a little late.  There wasn't much of interest left and on a whim, before leaving, I stopped at the toy table.  My hands seemed to reach out of their own volition and picked up a golden, honey coloured teddy bear.  And then I was lost.


I could tell right away that he was a "quality" bear.  He was made of real wool with jointed arms and legs.  I think he's stuffed with straw or wool as he feels surprisingly firm and is quite weighty.


He hadn't been played with very much as he was really clean with hardly any wear.  Usually I avoid looking at used toys as I can't help thinking of the years of childish spit and vomit that might have accumulated on them.  But, even though the ad for the church sale said that it was on until 2pm, at 12.30 the charity vans were already outside waiting to take away the leftovers and the volunteers were packing up.  I couldn't bear (yes, pun intended) the thought of Honey Bear going off to landfill.


Even worse was the thought that he had been loved and very carefully looked after for many a long year and now was about to be dumped unceremoniously into a garbage bag and thrown into the back of a truck.  So I asked, "How much?"  And I can report that inflation hasn't any meaning on hallowed ground because, even after so many years, the price was still 25 cents!  So you see, I didn't have any choice.



I think he makes a very good model, don't you?  With the recent demise of Kodak, I thought Honey Bear looked especially poignant with a few old Kodak film canisters, another relic of a bygone era.



 Besides, there isn't any doubt that, despite his age, Honey Bear is still extremely photogenic.  I think he's found his forever home with me.

6 comments:

Bijou Sugar-Socks said...

hi! found your blog in Her Library Adventures :) i just want to say what a sweet story u have with your HoneyBear :) i think he is happy he is with u :) love your finds!

Pam Kessler said...

I had to giggle at your spit and vomit reference. I'm always sniffing things I buy and have no idea what I'm going to do if I get a good whiff of vomit! He does make an excellent photo prop though. Stop over and check out my Baby Brownie I found this weekend.

Heather@Tatter and Fray said...

How sweet! I'm so glad you rescued him! I can't stand to see people's once-loved treasures thrown away, either.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Aw! You found an adorable bargain.
My good intentions of decluttering has fallen by the wayside also. My home is a mess now with so many unfinished projects - decluttering being one of the main ones.
Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.

teddy bear said...

Your designs are wonderful. I've had my Robo for a while but have not yet mastered much other than simple shapes, words and numbers ! I've used your Iris a few time...it always get great comments ! Thanks for sharing !

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