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Friday, 12 July 2024

The Big Feast

On a bright, sunny afternoon, Furaha the lioness cub and Orko from the magical land of Eternia returned home to their cosy countryside house. Their shopping bags were brimming with fresh vegetables, juicy fruits, and an assortment of delicious treats. Furaha’s golden fur gleamed in the sunlight as she bounded happily alongside Orko, who hovered just above the ground, his red robes fluttering in the warm breeze.

Inside their charming home, with its wooden beams and soft, comfortable furnishings, the pair set down their bags and looked at each other with a shared twinkle in their eyes. Orko floated up and exclaimed, “Furaha, I think it’s time we prepare a big dinner with all our goodies!”

Furaha nodded eagerly, her tail swishing with excitement. “I’ll help you cook, Orko! We’ll make a feast fit for a king!”

Together, they began their culinary adventure. Furaha washed and chopped the vegetables with great care, her small paws moving deftly. Orko, with a flick of his hand, sent pots and pans flying gently to the stove, their surfaces gleaming with anticipation. The kitchen filled with the mouthwatering aroma of roasting turkey and baking sausage rolls.

As the food simmered and sizzled, Furaha busied herself laying the table. She carefully placed each plate and piece of cutlery, ensuring everything was perfect. Meanwhile, Orko used his magic to make the cutlery, plates, and mugs dance joyfully toward the table, much to Furaha’s delight. The silverware twirled and pirouetted through the air before landing perfectly in place.

With a final flourish, Orko revealed the grand feast. There were golden sausage rolls, a huge roast turkey with crisp, browned skin, fluffy mashed potatoes, and a glistening chocolate cake adorned with strawberries. Furaha’s eyes widened in amazement as Orko added a sprinkle of magical sparkles for an extra touch of enchantment.

The two friends sat down and began to tuck in. They savoured each bite, their faces lighting up with delight. The flavours were rich and comforting, a testament to their hard work and teamwork in the kitchen. Bite after delicious bite, they enjoyed their feast, laughing and chatting about their day.

Eventually, Furaha and Orko leaned back in their chairs, their stomachs full to the brim. “I couldn’t eat another bite,” Furaha sighed contentedly, her eyes half-closed in bliss.

“Me neither,” Orko agreed, patting his rounded belly. “That was the best meal ever!”

To let their stomachs settle, they curled up on the couch and watched “Guess How Much I Love You” on TV. The gentle story and soft, comforting animations made them feel warm and happy inside. They snuggled under a cosy blanket, the room filled with the soft glow of the television.

As the evening rolled around, Furaha and Orko felt a little peckish again. They decided to keep it simple and poured themselves bowls of marshmallow cereal for dinner. The sweet, crunchy treat was just what they needed to end the day.

While munching on their cereal, they talked about their magnificent feast and giggled at how much they had eaten. “Let’s promise not to eat so much next time,” Furaha suggested, her eyes twinkling.

“Agreed,” Orko said, smiling. But just as he finished his sentence, he let out a burp that sent a shower of magic sprinkles into the air. Furaha burst into laughter, her giggles filling the room. Orko joined in, their laughter echoing through their cosy home.

As the night grew darker, Furaha and Orko felt happy and content, grateful for their friendship and the wonderful day they had shared. They knew that no matter what adventures awaited them, they would always have each other and the warm, comforting memories of a perfect day spent together.

My Little Orko: A Second Conjuring - Nubbles & Baby Orko

As twilight settled over our little house, the warmth of the hearth filled the room, casting a gentle glow on the wooden walls. I glanced over at the dog bed nestled in the corner, where baby Orko, wrapped snugly in his tiny red scarf, had curled up and drifted off to sleep. His soft, rhythmic breathing was the only sound in the quiet room.


Nubbles, my faithful golden retriever, watched with keen interest. His tail wagged gently as he tiptoed over to Orko, sniffing his little friend curiously. With a careful tug, he picked Orko up by the scruff of his scarf. The sight was almost too adorable for words—my heart melted at the tenderness in Nubbles' eyes.


Orko stirred slightly but remained blissfully asleep as Nubbles trotted around the house, carrying him with the utmost care. They moved past Dorothy’s aquarium, her little orange fins flickering as she swam lazily in circles. Scrufflies, my tabby cat, paused her grooming to watch the duo, her whiskers twitching with amusement.


After their gentle ride, Nubbles brought Orko back to the dog bed and carefully placed him down, nudging a blanket over him with his nose. Orko snuggled deeper into the warmth, his tiny face serene and content.


Nubbles then padded over to Scrufflies, who had settled on the couch. With a soft grunt, he hopped up beside her, curling his large frame around her small one. Scrufflies purred softly, leaning into his warmth as they shared a peaceful moment.


I watched from the doorway, a cup of tea in hand, my heart full of love for my little family. This house, with its creaky floors and cozy corners, was filled with the kind of magic that only comes from such pure, unconditional love.


As the fire crackled and the evening turned to night, I knew that in this small, humble home, we had found something truly special. The sight of Nubbles and Scrufflies snuggled up together, with baby Orko sleeping soundly nearby, was a testament to the quiet, simple joys that made our lives so wonderfully complete.

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Baby Furaha's Bedtime

Orko shows an example of positive parenting towards baby Furaha much like a carer does, feeding her a nice, warm bottle of milk, giving her a warm, bubbly bath complete with a rubber duck and cuddling into his bed beside her to read her a bedtime story.

Crystal

My mum takes me to the mother's group to meet babies Bluey, Coco, Snickers and Judo. Crystal, the owner of the group, leads the way and leads the mums, the babies and the readers in songs, rhymes and stories. Set during my baby years.

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Happy Tree Friends: Nut On Your Nelly

Inspired by the William's Wish Wellingtons episode 'Sweet William'. 
Nutty is fed up with the spinach Lumpy prepares for him and Cuddles at their visit to his cafe, so when Nutty finds a magic candy cane, he is transported to a candy land where he eats everything in sight...but as always, when you have a Happy Tree Friend, actions have consequences, according to Splendid...

Snugglyrocks

Jetfire is looking forward to lying back and relaxing in his rocking chair with his teddy Blue Heeler dog Snugglyrocks, when suddenly he hears a knocking on the door. It's Furaha and Orko, and they want to relax with him. Soon, a whole host of other friends come in - Gatomon, Circuit, Minty, Oopsy, Wingnut and Bumpy Dog - and they all want to relax with Jetfire in his enormous rocking chair!

Little Orko & The Leopard Cub

Inspired by a Ludovic short about Winter.
This tender, touching story flashes back to Orko's toddler years one Winter, when he is not allowed to join the big kids' games. One snowy day he finds a leopard cub outside in the snow, but this discovery, as he may not know, will change his future forever...

The People In Our Neighbourhood

Daniel Tiger and his friends Katrina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday and O the owl lead me and my friends on a tour of my neighbourhood, where we find the values of kindness and love around every corner and say hello to our friends and their families along the way.

Me, You, And...@ Dessert 4 You

Furaha, Orko, Minty and Gatomon are at Dessert 4 You in Swindon, and are excited to try the different desserts on offer. While Furaha tries a piece of chocolate fudge cake, Orko tries a Victoria Sponge cake with a hot chocolate, Gatomon tries some milk chocolate cookies with a blue slushie and Minty tries a brownie waffle with a strawberry sorbet, all the while they discuss what they've been up to recently.

Flurry Of Love

Ever since his wife left him over his work boss, now-stay-at-home dad Delmar and his son Blake have had a very rough time getting along with their lives. That is, until Delmar finds Princess Flurry Heart alone in the park. Immediately, he takes her in as his daughter, and soon Delmar and Blake's lives are filled with happiness again, just like it used to when Delmar's wife was around...until the shocking truth comes full circle from a pair of familiar visitors.

Roses & Lollipops: The Musical

Bandit and Chilli write a musical for the kindy kids, and get their friends Llama, Mouse, Moose, Pig, Cat, Dog and Little Bear to be the stars. They practice and set up the musical on the stage in the park, with each friend playing a vital role in the production.

Thursday, 4 July 2024

The Spa Built For Three

Inspired by the scene in the Direct Line 'Optimus Prime's Time Off' advert where Optimus gets spa treatment from some beautiful men and women.
Furaha , Orko and their friend Optimus go   VIP   style to   the   most   luxurious   5   star   spa  hotel there is. They get the most  wonderful treatment done by the most experienced and beautiful professionals, complete with manicures, massages,   a fur-cut and a wonderful spa bath with lotus flowers, lily pads and   rose petals.

Bandit's Sthory

Inspired by my favourite Bluey minisode 'Letter'.

When I spend the night at Nana's with Bluey and Bingo, I sneak into Nana's cupboard and find Bandit's old story he wrote from when he was five. This leads to a flashback where a 5 year old Bandit celebrates his birthday, tests out his new skateboard, plays with his canary, plays a muddy game of football and has to come to terms with his mum's gross lasagna! Look out for appearances by Cream, Optimus Prime, Cheese, Crackers, Scooby Doo and Orko along the way.