Friday, December 04, 2009

Where ever I leave my hat, that's my home

This weeks theme queen is Tania over at Myrtle & Eunice - a blog favourite of mine! She's picked 'Where ever I leave my hat, that's my home'

I've had the little knitted chicken above for as long as I can remember. Whenever I go away from home he always comes with me.
Why have I taken the photo in the top kitchen draw?.. Because when I was little (4 or 5) Dad had a magic trick that he use to do each morning. The chicken would 'disappear' and then always reappear in the draw when I was going to get my spoon too eat my weetbix. The game never ever got old!

This little bear is the other thing that always comes with me. He's from Mum and was a present from her at one of the toughest points of my childhood (I was 12) when a good friend was killed in a car accident. Mum gave him to me so that I'd always have something to keep near me when I was feeling sad. I still keep him with me x
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17 comments:

  1. CathieDecember 5, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    oh I loved reading your post! chicken & bear are indeed very special.

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  2. TraceyDecember 5, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    hehe, that chicken of yours looks a bit sneaky and mischevious I say. I like him.... or her? :D

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  3. yardage girlDecember 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely things to keep and hold. The chicken is a little cutie!

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  4. TaniaDecember 5, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Such a tough thing for a twelve year old to deal with – the wee bear must be close to your heart for all sorts of reasons.

    You can tell that cheeky chick has mystical powers just by looking at him!

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  5. MandyDecember 5, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    nice memories. Lovely to read.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Dad jokes never grow old! Your parents sound like they're made of the good stuff

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  7. CloudbustingDecember 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I love your chicken and bear :) and I think your Dad is so lovely to play that game with chicken!!

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  8. crzyladyDecember 5, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Very sweet and i imagine they enjoy tea parties together :)

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  9. JackieDecember 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Sch tiny things to hold such powerful memories.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    oh i love it what a simply delightful post!..i adore chickens & teddies..they always make me go goooeeey :))

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  11. Elaine Prunty December 5, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    that is just so sweet ,

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  12. CathyDecember 6, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Dad here, I often wondered if the chicken was still around or had disappeared again. I loved doing that trick - it made me feel special!
    Mum here - oh the blue bear - yes you were so sad - give that bear a squeeze in your pocket and feel mum holding your hand - we miss 'A' still xxx

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  13. meetmeatmikesDecember 6, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Oh your dad is lovely, isn't he? What a sweet gentle game to play with is wee gal! Thanks Miss! xx

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  14. the yellow house in the UDecember 6, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Love the chicken♥

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  15. KylieDecember 6, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Sweet, tricky daddy,peek a boo chick, love it!

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  16. CherieDecember 7, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    So very gorgeous ... what a fabulous idea ... a tradition that so many of us could learn from ... Thank YOU!!! Something so simple that can bring such never ending happiness ... WOW!!!

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  17. the bashful owlDecember 8, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    specialness! Thanks for sharing.

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