Sunday, 22 December 2024
11 Things You Need For The Little White Kitten
11 Things You Need For Lost & Found In Your Arms
Lost & Found In Your Arms
Lady Penelope and I are in a maze.
A corn maze.
We navigate our way through it.
We hide from each other and spring out yelling, “BOO!”
Our laughter can be heard across the maze.
Suddenly, we come to two paths.
Oh dear, which way now?
Lady Penelope chooses one path.
I choose another.
But soon, as I run, I feel lost and alone.
On the other path, Lady Penelope feels alone too.
We try to look for each other.
It can be very easy to get lost in a maze.
Meanwhile, I find a posh scarecrow.
He tells me to go on a different path.
That way, I’ll find Penelope.
Meanwhile, Penelope encounters a squirrel.
It tells her to retrace her steps.
On both sides, we run back to each other.
Until, a shadow looms over both of us.
It’s Thunderbird 3!
And Alan is piloting it!
“Don’t worry, guys,” he calls.
“I’ll get you two back together again!”
First, he picks up Penelope using a ladder.
Then he does the same with me.
Thunderbird 3 brings us home.
“I’m so glad we found each other,” I smile.
“With my help,” announces Alan.
Both of us laugh.
I hug Penelope tight.
The squirrel and scarecrow helped us too.
Alan didn’t know this yet.
Did he?
Saturday, 21 December 2024
11 Things For Mourning Thunderbirds On Talking Pictures TV
As soon as one adventure ends...
...another begins.
And I'm not talking about 2025!
I'm talking about Stingray, Fireball Xl5 and Captain Scarlet.
Here's my list:
A box of tissues
A cozy blanket
Comfort snacks (e.g., chocolate or biscuits)
A favorite Thunderbirds DVD or Blu-ray set
A notebook for writing thoughts or tributes
A Thunderbirds soundtrack or theme song playlist
A mug of tea, hot chocolate, or favorite drink
A quiet, relaxing space
A Thunderbirds-related book or magazine
A soft toy or cushion for comfort
Time to reflect and plan a rewatch next year
A cozy blanket
Comfort snacks (e.g., chocolate or biscuits)
A favorite Thunderbirds DVD or Blu-ray set
A notebook for writing thoughts or tributes
A Thunderbirds soundtrack or theme song playlist
A mug of tea, hot chocolate, or favorite drink
A quiet, relaxing space
A Thunderbirds-related book or magazine
A soft toy or cushion for comfort
Time to reflect and plan a rewatch next year
Sugar Plum Cookies
Bake and decorate sugar plum-inspired cookies while listening to the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."
Christmas Happiness Tip For Full Bellies & Bad Nights
Cozy up on the couch and watch a comforting Christmas movie with soft blankets and fairy lights.
My obvious choice of movie is Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas.
Tea & Tender Words
Lady Penelope and I are at a cafe.
We’re sharing tea and cakes.
I’m supposed to be happy.
Instead, I’m crying into a hankie.
Penelope always understands me.
She comforts me.
“There there, now, darling, I’m here.”
“Thanks, Penelope.”
“Whatever can be the matter?”
At first, I try to let out words.
I am silent.
Then…
“I saw Chilli crying.”
“Where did you see her do that?”
“On a playdate with Bluey and Bingo.”
“I see.”
“I was playing with Bluey and Bingo.
I saw Chilli looking at a photo album.
She was very young in these photos.
She was with her sister Brandy.
Mort was also in these photos.
I didn’t want her to be sad.
I started crying too.
Bluey and Bingo didn’t want me to be sad.
I was so upset, Parker took me home.”
“Don’t worry, my little angel,” smiles Penelope.
“It’s all in the past.
It’s okay to feel different emotions on a playdate.
You can feel happy.
You can feel sad.
What matters most is the feeling of togetherness.”
I smile and wipe away my tears.
I hug Penelope gently.
Friday, 20 December 2024
Watch 100 Greatest Christmas Moments
I have yet to watch this.
Channel 4's 100 Greatest Christmas Moments.
Thunderbirds is one of them.
I should just give it a shot!
I heard Teletubbies is on there too.
It's much better than 100 Scary Moments.
And a lot less scary too!
Except for maybe The League Of Gentlemen Christmas Special.
Verandah Santa Quiz
Verandah Santa Quiz
Remember the Heelers' first Christmas?
Nana wasn't there.
Uncle Stripe and his family were.
Uncle Stripe wasn't even wild.
Aunt Trixie, Muffin and Socks were also there.
BUT...
How well do you know Verandah Santa?
Click the link above and play the quiz!
Those who get it right wins a prize from Santa!
If they can.
The Misty Ocean
This ocean lies in the mist.
Lady Penelope lives there.
She’s full of freedom.
She’s wild and free.
She’s cold, but she doesn’t mind.
Cold water is good for her body and soul.
It nourishes her in plentiful ways.
It provides an excellent drinking source.
This place is really peaceful.
Something else is special about Penelope.
She’s expecting a baby.
The nutrition is provided in the jungle.
There’s lots of fresh fruit there.
It not only feeds Penelope.
It feeds her baby too.
Fresh water quenches her thirst.
It also hydrates her baby.
Penelope cares for her child gently.
She tells her stories.
She sings in a soft voice.
She does everything she can to protect her.
She is a woman of the water.
Her unborn baby is safe.
Then one day….
She was going to give birth.
No one was there to help her.
Penelope worked hard.
She pushed….
She screamed!
Until finally…
Out came a beautiful baby girl.
Me.
That’s right, I’m her baby.
I was so sweet and innocent.
My eyes sparkled blue.
My hair was soft and brown.
Penelope was in tears…
Emotionally happy tears.
“Welcome to the world, little one.”
She bathes me in the cool water.
“Darling, isn’t the water lovely?”
I smile.
It felt like I was in the womb again.
I am cleaned of the sticky body fluid.
Penelope cleans herself too.
We gaze at our reflections.
“We’re so alike,” Penelope says.
Then, I yawn.
I snuggle into Penelope’s arms.
“There now.”
Penelope gives me a soft, gentle hug.
She anoints me with the clean water.
She gives me a name.
Whatever she named me is the perfect name for me.
Later, Penelope goes back to her cave.
She settles on a bed of moss.
I snuggle in her warm arms.
Penelope needed some rest after all.
For four months, Penelope rested.
She regularly fed me and hydrated me.
During month 4, Penelope no longer felt tired.
She had more energy to move around.
On this day, she carried me to the ocean.
It was sunny and hot.
A perfect day for a swim.
Penelope gently walked into the water.
She held me close.
She was waist deep in the water.
She let me go.
She watched me swim.
She taught me how to swim.
I kicked and crawled.
I splashed Penelope.
We both giggled.
It was such fun.
Penelope lay on the water.
She laid me on her tummy.
We both relaxed.
It’s very peaceful.
It’s very quiet.
I feel very chilled out.
Just us two on the water.
Minutes later, we head into the jungle.
Penelope comes to her favourite fruit tree.
She picks some grapes.
She feeds some to me.
She keeps some for herself.
The grapes are bright pink.
They taste so delicious.
They’re as sweet as Heaven.
They’re so juicy.
Suddenly, I hiccup.
Penelope knows I’ve got trapped wind.
She thumps me on my back.
I burp.
“Ooh,” she giggles gently.
She lifts me in the air.
I giggle loudly.
She laughs with me.
She nose-kisses me.
She hugs me gently.
A blue butterfly lands on my nose.
Its wings feel tickly.
I sneeze a little sneeze: “A-BISHU!”
The butterfly lands on Penelope’s fingers.
Its feet feel light and thin.
Penelope lets it crawl across her chest.
The butterfly’s feet tickle.
Penelope giggles.
The butterfly flies away.
We head back to the rocky shore.
Penelope finds a long stick.
She draws on the hard, rocky ground.
She has drawn a stallion.
I clap my tiny hands.
Penelope draws another image.
It’s a slow, slow tortoise.
I’m confused.
Penelope’s fingers walk slowly along the rocky ground.
She is telling me how slow a tortoise is.
Then, she makes her fingers JUMP!
She curls her fingers up.
The tortoise is now in his shell.
She next draws something else.
This time, it’s a lion.
She roars softly, not too loudly.
I try to roar too.
Penelope giggles.
“Someday, you’ll meet these animals,” Penelope says.
She explains each animal’s symbol.
The horse symbolises courage.
The tortoise symbolises pace.
The lion symbolises strength.
I am amazed by all this.
“I am a horse,” Penelope explains.
“I embody courage.”
“You’re just a small tortoise.”
“Soon, you’ll grow to be a lion.”
“These days, you’re using pace.”
“Growing up, you’ll get stronger and stronger.”
“You’ll be as proud and wise as a lion.”
It’s getting dark.
It’s time we headed home.
We head into our cave.
Penelope holds me close to her chest.
She snuzzles me.
She cradles me in her arms gently.
She cuddles me softly.
She hums a gentle, ancient tune.
Soon, I fall asleep.
Penelope falls asleep by my side.
I am safe and protected.
“I’ll always love you,” whispers Penelope.
3 years pass.
I grow into a small, healthy toddler.
Take this day for example.
Penelope and I are swimming in the sea.
I can swim properly and good now.
Penelope and I splash each other.
We laugh loudly.
Penelope picks me up.
She whirls me around.
I giggle loudly.
Later, we were on the grassy shore.
We were having a well earned nap.
It is very peaceful.
I am snuggled next to Penelope.
It is also very quiet.
A tortoise slowly plods by.
I wake up.
I curiously follow the tortoise.
Plod, plod, plod.
What slow steps he takes.
Plod, plod, plod.
I reach out to touch his smooth shell.
POP!
Into its shell it goes.
I am confused.
The tortoise peers out.
Peekaboo!
It plods off.
Plod….plod…plod.
I feel a bit sad.
Penelope finds me.
She chuckles at my antics.
I find myself giggling too.
She picks me up.
She cuddles me.
“You are a growing tortoise,” compliments Penelope.
“Soon, you’ll be a strong, brave lion.”
Later in the jungle, we play together.
We swing on jungle vines.
Penelope pushes me.
“Wheeeeee!!!” I cry out.
We slide down a waterfall.
We pretend to be lions.
Suddenly, we hear a loud roar echo in the distance.
I am confused.
“Someday, you’ll find out.”
Penelope and I return to our cave.
Penelope snuggles on her mossy bed.
I cuddle with her.
Penelope hums the tune she always hums to me.
I yawn, and fall asleep.
Penelope falls asleep too.
3 more years pass.
I am now 6 years old.
I have a lot of energy.
Penelope is swimming in the sea.
I run in and jump into the water.
SPLASH!
I emerge all drenched!
Penelope and I laugh.
We dive underwater and swim together.
We take turns diving off rocks.
It is such great fun.
Then Penelope speaks.
“It’s about time you knew what you are.”
“What?!”
“You’ll see in a minute.”
Later, we head off on our journey.
It takes a long time.
We find ways to entertain ourselves.
We play hide and seek.
We play tag.
We pretend to be zebras.
Until…
We find ourselves in the desert!’
“NEEEEEEEEEEEIGH!”
What’s that?
We hear the galloping of hooves.
It’s a stallion!
A real stallion!
It’s coloured a beautiful yellow and brown.
Its mane is silky smooth.
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