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A visit to Oma and Opa

Hi, Gulli again, today we had a very long day. We made a visit at Adente’s parents. She hasn’t met them since February. But first we had to drive in the car very long. Me in grandparent’s garden: They have a little pond with goldfish. “Oma” and “Opa” were very pleased to meet me. They couldn’t belie...

Vineyard visit

Good morning, Gulli here! Now more of my adventures from yesterday. We walked up through the vineyards and could look at the other side of the Kaiserstuhl. Again we saw blue mountains and Hühnchen explained that these are the Vosges and we can look far into France here. Then we walked along endless...

Fairies

This morning we had a visitor again. A praying mantis, that Adente calls “Fairies”. She sat in the sun at the terrace and was a bit snappy. But of course she knows that she is a very special creature. Today we made a walk in the morning through the village and the vineyards. The town hall: The “Berg...

Pool inspector, ice cream and figs

Today I helped Hühnchen to make a pool inspection. Looked all right. Later we had to go to the post office and couldn’t resist to visit the ice cream parlor. Yum! Back home we found some figs at the fig tree. I had to try them. We almost wanted to go to bed when a late visitor came to our terrace. I...

Morning antics

Yeah! More snakes! Sorry for the hairstyling! We just jumped out of the bed when we heard our name! Good morning, Gulli here! We all didn’t sleep so well tonight after that exciting day. So I woke up early and found Nougat and Hühnchen also awake. We decided to take a walk in the sunrise. It was alm...

A reunion party

Hi, today the surprise is just on the way. I think we get a visitor because we made some strawberry muffins this morning. Huh, it’s so exciting! Family reunion We had a nice walk through Heike's village and a nice party!! Yes, we hat a spontaneous meeting. Jofraima came and brought her knitted and c...

Naughty bunny :)

Good morning, Gulli here! Just a few words before Heike wakes up. I saw that she wrote about me in the https://www.ravelry.com/groups/huhnchens-adventures group that she caught me playing at the computer. It was only sooo short! Didn’t play there for hours! So don’t think I only sit in front of th...

Grapes and grass

Later Hühnchen and Nougat showed me more of the garden and we tried some blue grapes. Hühnchen told me that there are many vineyards around. Soon the time of grape harvest will start and the people are a bit crazy that time. Heike and her husband also help some friends to harvest the grapes. They th...

Breakfast quiche

Today the weather was much better. So in the morning we went into the garden to get some fresh tomatoes. There were many tomatoes after the holiday. So we decided to make a tomato quiche for lunch. But first we had to go to the “Edeka” to get some more things we needed. Now I know how to make tomato...

Yummy food and the Corolympics team

Hello everybody, Gulli here! My first day here was wet, wet, wet. It was raining the whole day long and still is. So we couldn’t get outside. This morning Heike took her bike (in the rain) and drove to the baker for fresh “brezeln”. Ah, I love them! After breakfast I helped her doing the washing and...

Evening walk

Hi, Gulli here! Yesterday we made a little evening walk to stretch our legs. We, that was of course Nougat my cousin, Hühnchen and Bärli. And naturally Heike and Hubby. We came to a small lake and had a beautiful sunset. After that I called Mum. She was very surprised that I was already in Germany....

Arrival in Germany (again)

Today Heike and her family came home from two weeks holiday. And when they went to the front door they found a parcel. The postman has dropped it at their door and the neighbour hadn’t put it inside yet. Between luggage and all the chaos they opened the parcel and who was inside????? ME! Yay I have...

A going away party

Pip is missing Gulli. Here she is, having a drink of water, wearing Gulli’s helmet and remembering packing up the travel pod. Then Pip remembered we had a going away party but forgot to post the pictures! So here they are: Goodbye from team Crochet Goodbye from team Knit And it’s not a party without...

In transit

Gulli was packed into his travel pod Wednesday and finally is in transit as of yesterday. Postal delivery worldwide is not the greatest at the moment so you can start checking mailboxes mid September (I was told 2 to 4 weeks for him to arrive). I did not add tracking as it made it too expensive. Can...

Happy anniversary from Heinie

My best buddy Gulli I wish you a belated happy voyage 2nd anniversary! It was on August 4th that you set out on your trip where you have seen all the best spots in the world and met such marvy people and I got to meet you!! Here’s to another year of fun and excitement with new friends!

Uh oh is Cathy sick?

A quick update. Cathy is in self isolation, showing slight symptoms that might be allergies but could be Covid19 caused by exposure via students over the last 2 weeks. To keep her friends safe she got tested yesterday and is awaiting results before going out again. So….. We made a little map of my t...

Journal pages posted

Cathy is just getting me ready to go to the next host and took some pictures of my journal that don’t appear to have been shared yet. Here they are: A tiny book made by Bonnie’s children And some pages before that I think that is all the journal pages posted as far as I can tell. Except for whatever...

Owen Sound and yummy lemonade

Friday was another day of travelling. First to Barrie to get a rental car then off to Owen Sound for more teaching. Here we are helping with the lecture Afterwards we had a late snack with the other instructors and we tried the Big Momma Lemonade. It was yummy. Then off to the hotel for the night. P...

Shopping at the Purple Sock

Thursday we were all really tired from the driving yesterday but like the trooper I am I put on my riding gear and went for a motorcycle ride. Our first stop is the The Purple Sock where I got to use the Visa machine when we bought some yarn for my next host. I can’t post that picture because it is...

2 more turtles released

Wednesday was a turtle release day and a LOT of driving. About 700km in the car. First we drove to Peterborough (again) to pick up 2 turtles. Here we are at the turtle hospital entrance And an update for the patient numbers this summer Turtles loaded, off we go to Stayner Ontario. We have the addres...

Quick update

Hi everyone, Gulli here. After 4 months of pandemic semi isolation and following her body clock, Cathy is back to working like a mad woman and using the alarm clock again. Hence the lack of updates this week. Since last friday I have attended a motorcycle lecture and and a Spyder lecture. I also wat...

Long weekend teaching antics

Saturday activities: We left the house at 6:30 am so Cathy could go to work teaching motorcycle riders and afterwards testing them on a road test. We stayed in the car all morning while the riders practiced their maneuvers on the college campus roads. After lunch the real craziness began…. Did I men...

Bird transport and motorcycle class

Our bike trip yesterday was postponed. Cathy has a dodgy back and irritated it (probably the weight of the turtle) so we decided to rest and recuperate. Motorcycling is awesome but is physically much harder than driving. Another day spent knitting and sewing. We also let Gizmo play outside while wea...

New motorcycle gear for a bunny

Today was a quiet stay at home kind of day. I got a surprise this evening…. my helmet has been reinforced and I have a jacket to match Cathy’s motorcycle. Tomorrow is a ride with one of her good friends Angela. Normally at this time of year they would be on a 10 day motorcycle trip but the pandemic...

More boat locks and a turtle release

Monday we travelled to Peterborough to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) to pick up a recovered snapping turtle to release. On the way we decided to check out more parts of the Trent Severn Waterway. First a stop at Gamebridge. This is a traditional lock with gates at both ends and an ar...

Gardening assistant

A quiet Sunday in Honey Harbour. First we admired the view from the workroom Then we finished baggy pants to protect Cathy’s sister from the sun while gardening Sister Bette arrived with pots and potting soil so we repotted an aloe Vera And finally had tea while admiring our gardening skills.

Boats that go OVER the road

I had another exciting day today. First I was fitted for my own little helmet so that I could ride on the motorcycle handlebars. Then Pip and some other new friends jumped in their travel bag for a road trip. We headed toward Gravenhurst as we had heard of an injured turtle that might need transport...

Sewing assistant lessons

My second day here we stayed home. My host Cathy lives on the edge of Ontario’s cottage country and the traffic on Friday and Sunday during the summer is intense. We began the day with coffee, tea and knitting on the deck. I am surrounded by new friends, some of them are Canadian Corolympics athlete...

Moose and a motorcycle ride

My new friend Pip and I called home while getting Moose (cat) kisses. And celebrated my arrival by helping prep dinner Then finally a local cider to get settled in Earlier we went for a short ride. Yippee I do not experience motion sickness.

One last helping hand and goodbye

We miss Gulli already! Today before he left he helped my husband attempt to make these sticky rice dumplings (“Zongzi”) for Chinese Dragon Boat festival. It was my husband’s first time, so he needed some help: Unfortunately Gulli was not here to see the end result, but they came out pretty good for...

Another lovely nature walk

Well, we enjoyed our nature walk so much yesterday that we went back today with Bonnie’s youngest two plus my bunny cousins. It was hot but breezy and pleasant in the woods. I’ve been so lucky with the weather here these past two weeks! On our way home we passed this factory and thought the giant wa...

Colonial Park, Somerset NJ

Hi all, sorry for not posting yesterday but I will try to make up for it with lots of pictures today. Bonnie’s daughter had an outdoor sports clinic so Bonnie and I went to a nearby park for a couple of hours to kill time while we were waiting. We went to the beautiful Colonial Park in Somerset, NJ,...

Happy Father's Day

As a world traveling bunny, I know it isn’t Father’s Day in all places, but here in NJ that’s what we celebrated today! It was a super mellow day. In the morning I helped the kids with a top-secret house clean-up while their dad slept in: and then we snuck out to get some of these delicious Krispy K...

Six Flags Safari

Today we went to Six Flags Safari https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/safari after Bonnie’s family found out that their Six Flags amusement park passes (that they already had and can’t use now) would get them in. Luckily I was able to join in without an extra ticket. We got to see al...

Duke farms visit

Today we took a chance on the weather (a hot, muggy day threatening to turn into thunderstorms) and drove to Duke Farms https://www.dukefarms.org/ for a bicycle ride through their gorgeous grounds. They just reopened and we found that it was shady and beautiful and not too crowded at all. We had a w...

Indoor party

Today our good weather streak ended with some showers in the morning, so we decided to have a big indoor party. We invited all the knitted and crocheted creatures in the house, and wow, were we surprised at just how many there are! You may be wondering why it took so long to get all these creatures...

COOKIES!!!!

Sorry for not posting yesterday! We were up/out late enjoying a firepit and projected movie outside at a friend’s house. During the day we stayed home and baked cookies and made some origami: Here’s a link to the cookies; they are truly delicious! https://www.delish.com/food-news/a32107068/doubletre...

Washington Rock Park

This morning we took a trip to Washington Rock Park, where George Washington stopped in 1777 to use the mountainous location as a lookout. If you look very carefully you can see the NYC skyline from here. Bonnie’s family was hoping to bring me into the Big Apple during my visit but I’ll have to wait...

Bok choy, popcorn and Netflix

The school year is coming to an end so we stayed at home today with everyone working on final assignments. Bonnie’s son finished his schoolwork early so he was playing with a website that projects a virtual cat into the image on the phone’s camera screen. So here I am hanging out with a virtual cat!...

Parade, painted rocks and pockets

I’ve gotten so lucky with the weather here, it was another sunny breezy day, just beautiful! This morning we did some last minute prep for our drive-by teacher parade. The families drove by and the students handed balloons and cards and flowers and posters out the car windows. The teacher was so sur...

Breezes, pizza and ICE CREAM!

Hi all! It was a beautiful breezy blue sky kind of day. We had a lazy and mellow day and hung out on the deck to video chat with Bonnie’s mom and another cousin of mine that she had knit up: We also went to explore a nearby nature preserve with hiking trails. The trails were super overgrown so we di...

A birthday, balloons and bicycles

Another busy fun day! Here are some highlights: The kids had a friend’s drive-by birthday party parade to go to today and we will go to a farewell/thank you parade by a teacher’s house on Sunday, so we did some party prep. I helped the kids make signs, blow up balloons and decorate their car: They a...

Breakfast, baking and a giant friend

We had a fun and busy day!! Like many others, Bonnie has been baking a lot of bread during quarantine, so we started the morning making her last loaf of bread into French toast for breakfast. Yum! Normally during “regular” times the kids only have time for a bowl of cereal before they rush off to sc...

Welcome to central New Jersey

Gulli here! I have traveled across the country and arrived safe and sound at Bonnie’s house in central New Jersey. As soon as she figured out who was in the mysterious package (she had squished me in the package a little trying to figure out if she had ordered some yarn she forgot about??) she calle...

Going away gathering

Gulliver is off to his new host. We wish him the best and will miss him. Should arrive Thursday.

Safe for bunny travel

Last night I was looking at the letter from mom…. So I decided to call her…. We had a long talk, it was good. And we decided that is was safe for me to go to my next host. I will be leaving on Monday.

(almost) a space bunny

This is from 5-27 the scrubbed launch so I didn’t have to go. Edit from scubytink..... every astronaut needs a loving bunny.

More virtual sightseeing

Gulli and Heinie meet on Zoom

Zoooom

Mr Sharkey

Today we are hitching a ride on my friend Sharkey.

Clever bunny

Vonnie made some thread catchers today. Well I realized they make great hats.

Important work

Fond memories

Just a little reminiscing today in my journal.

Another new bag for projects

Meet a turtle day

More sewing

We made this yesterday.

Bonsai garden

Today our virtual travels take us to the Huntington gardens Good thing we had an umbrella.

OMB another new friend

Gulliver and the Chickens. Introducing Red.

Games to pass the time

Sewing assistant

This is what we did today! I also have a little hat now. WEEEEEE!

Aquarium visit

Our virtual touring takes us to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Nose to nose with a lion fish just a bit scary.

Zoo visit

Our virtual stay well at home visit is the zoo, Yay! You can see my ears in the shadow, definitely staying more than 6ft of social distancing!

Happy Easter

Flying high today!!!

Weeee it was fun!!!!!!!

Virtual travelling during lockdown

This was breakfast today, getting creative since have only a few eggs left. It was tasty. If there wasn’t a stay well at home order…

Yet another new friend

New friend for Gulli - meet Gabby Here I am seeing the beach in a photo, staying safe as always!

More rain

It was overcast and dreary so we didn’t go to the butterfly garden.

A rainy day

Well we did not go to the koi pond today. However we did stay inside and look at photos.

I caught the golden snitch

Another new friend

Made a new friend, introducing Ginger.

Knitting end weaver fairies

Stahsh and I helped Vonnie weave in all the ends today.

New friend

A new friend from stash

Gulli the supermodel

I helped Vonnie with her colorwork by modeling.

I am a KNITTER!

Vonnie taught me to knit today, so fun! It is a sock. Up to the heel part now. And I am featured on the pattern page! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/castonides-antidote

Gulli's cousins

from Maplebrooks: Henry-allen and his bunny say “hi to Gulli”. They’re just hanging out safe and sound in Isolation! from Bon0bon Here’s Gulli’s cousin helping my son with an art project. Can you spot the bunny? Rattie is helping cut out face masks and scrub caps for local health care providers

Fun and bright project

Fun and bright!

Builder Bunny

We had some very important building to do today.

(knitting) Dr Gulli

Another delicious salad, yum. I had to help Vonnie put in a lifeline, the counts were not adding up, oops.

Paging Dr Gulliver

Today we had a play date. Vonnie decided to take her blood pressure before leaving for work due to the stress she has been feeling. Her BP has been great since doing keto. However today it shot up to 156/91 so we decided to stay home. First I made her laugh then… I gave her a prescription to meditat...

At home day

First breakfast. Today was a home day. So we waffled about a lot on Ravelry. Fried up the other half of the Keto bread yum! Worked on a test knit and had a delicious Salad for dinner and waffled around on Ravelry some more.

Sous chef bunny

Today we are staying in normally we would go out so there are some indoor activities planned for today. So far we made 90 second keto bread and it actually tastes good. First the mixing of ingredients, and then 90 seconds in the microwave! I helped make the artichokes ready and now they are cooking....

Scrabble bunny!

It has been raining again today and the forecast doesn’t look good for going to the beach. So we staying inside and played games.

I am a musician!

Vonnie’s Brother left out a musical instrument for me to play. It was a lot of fun! We were going to go see the Pacific Ocean today however it was raining so we couldn’t go. I don’t know if there will be another time as it is supposed to rain a lot and we may not have time either. Hi all, we went...

Garden inspection and a lovely bed

Vonnie’s Brother is planting and gardening so I was asked to inspect, I think it is coming along nicely. I found a cozy place to sleep, a fluffy sweater. I have some photos from this weekend to share however I am soooo sleepy it will have to be tomorrow. Goodnight all.

my weekend with Vonnie

Saturday night was movie night so I chose the Addams Family Movie and for Tuesday we watch Maleficent the second one. I liked them both. I met the puppies. They are still somewhat young so had to be supervised. On Sunday we went to visit Vonnie’s mom and went to lunch. We didn’t have to wait long. N...

Arrival in sunny California

From Vonnie: The bunny has landed!!!! Oh my goodness I got a little yellow card that a package was waiting for me so I went today and lo and behold it was Gulli!!!! I am so excited to get started on our adventure together. First and foremost a call home to mother, my new friends wanted to say hi to...

Goodbye to Sam and all the animals

Gulliver is on his way! One last look at the falls before he hopped into his parcel. Check your mailboxes around Wednesday!

Happy Leap Day!

Hip hip hooray! It’s LEAP day! It sounds like a holiday just for me. I’ve never celebrated one before, as I hadn’t been born yet. It’s a joy to be able to see this once in a lifetime (so far!) gift of a day. Sam couldn’t make it to the post office in time, so I’ll be heading to my next host on Monda...

A book for teaching bunnies

Sam got a new book today! They have one at work, and she ordered one for herself. While she’s been busy writing, I’ve been reading up about some of the types of animals I’ve met on the farm.

Donkeys, sheep and chicken visit

It was a little bit warmer out today (but very, very muddy), so we went back on the farm to visit more animals! Sam wanted to go back to the sheep barn, but first we went to see some donkeys who are currently living in one section of that barn. They were bequeathed to the sanctuary by someone who wa...

Yummy food and travel log review

After yesterday’s tire troubles, we went to Michael’s to pick up a frame. Sam finished graduate school more than five years ago, and her diploma’s been sitting in a drawer this whole time, but she finally got it framed and taken care of. In addition to the baby blanket for Sam’s coworker’s new boy,...

Sheep, goats, geese and a flat tire

One of Sam’s favorite places in the world is the sheep barn. She has so many friends in there! Sheep can sometimes have a bad rap of being dumb or just following along with everyone else. But because they are prey animals, they find safety in numbers. They truly take care of their own! Every spring,...

Quiet time and new FRIENDS!

Hello friends! Sorry it’s been a few days. I met some sheep and goat friends the other day, and plan to meet some pigs and cows later! We’ve been in a pattern of work, home, hobbies, repeat. Sam finished the blanket but still needs to steam it to get everything nice and smooth. We also have a few to...

A visit to Ithaca, NY

Yesterday, we hit the road for Ithaca, NY! Sam said it would have been nice to have me visit once the weather’s warmer, because she could have taken me hiking to see Ithaca’s waterfalls and gorges. Did you know that Ithaca has a cool saying, “Ithaca is Gorges”? It’s supposed to be a pun, like “gorge...

A quiet day meeting new friends

Yesterday was a more low-key day for Sam, so I got acquainted with some of the household friends while she slept in and worked on some knitting. I was so excited to meet not just one, but two gnomes here! I wrote earlier about asking if they knew Heinie, and while they haven’t met in person they kno...

First day with Sam

Greetings from New York’s Finger Lakes Region! Day 1 was off to an exciting start. Sam picked me up from the post office a little after 9. She was all a flutter with jumbled apologies about leaving me off to myself for so long. Apparently I had been waiting for a week since landing after my long tri...

Valentines wish for all of RHK

Hello, everyone! Gulli here I’ve missed you all and have so much to talk about. But first, I wanted to take a second to wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much for all the love you have shown me throughout my travels. Every single one of you has a very special place in my heart...

missing in transit (again)

equine: Where’s Gulliver???? He should have arrived by now….. miesmuchel: hmmm, me thinks he’s having a bit of fun with Customs and Border Protection agents….? I hope Gulli’s passport hasn’t expired. He should have diplomatic privileges. from emjaydee I was thinking of all the ‘New Years’ that Gul...

Getting ready to travel again

Bags packed and a last minute call to mum to let her know that I’m about to hit the road. equine won’t say where I’m going but she did hint that I’ll need some woolens. She also said the moderators commented that the next person is a “real sweetheart” so I’m really very excited about meeting my next...

A note from Heinie

OMB you all are not going to believe this!!! I came home today and there was a really neat postcard of a skink waiting for me. GULLI SENT HEINIE A POSTCARD FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!! Heinie is so thrilled! He was dancing around and he’s already reread the card a million times. Thank you Gulli!! You really...

Another day out

Gulli and I have had quite a remarkable week with lots of excitement. He’s been down dark dim alley ways, seen the chocolate river for himself and experienced “dusty rain”. He’s quite smitten with Edna and even scared her at some point. It’s funny to see Edna spooked. She’s usually rather curious bu...

Bonkers day

Equine is absolutely bonkers! We’ve been out on the road all day! She took her 79 year old mother for blood tests, x-rays and a haircut before lunch. They had pizza and I stole the rocket garnish while they were watching life go by. That was followed by a trip to the beach. Equine had a crafternoon...

Garden and DINNER!

Melbourne is a truly magical place! Equine lives at the base of a national park. The smoke has cleared so we can see it again but every morning we get woken up by the sound of what can only be screeching pterodactyls only to realise they’re just cockatoos. Equine calls them cockys and they like to c...

Edna and the Knittaz

I hope she passes too. She’s in that naughty adolescent phase Equine had the pleasure of puppy sitting her former boss’s dogs over the past three years and only one didn’t make it for medical reasons. After work, equine dragged me out to meet the Knittaz. A hip and happening group of ladies who kni...

Arrival in Melbourne Australia!

OMG!!! Gulliver arrived! True to your word, he has gotten awfully used to sleeping on skeins of yarn and I had to wake him up to join mum and I for dinner. Thank you emjaydee for making sure he got to me safely The parcel was untouched by fires and the contents of the package were greatly appreciat...

Something is definitely up

Emjaydee was not 100% correct about a quiet day. There was lots of moving about. Lanterns came down from a cupboard and got batteries checked and replaced. A chilly bin came in from the garage. Australians call these Eskis. Insulated containers that keep food cold. All the stash in that room got box...

Knox church

We started today with tea from belindat and toast. Yesterday we did some baking which you can also see still on the table We made friands and Gelvude Koek. Today was a church day. It was interesting that for Christians it is still Christmas until Epiphany tomorrow. I saw all the decorations that had...

Farmers market outing

When we got up this morning I was surprised that we went out in the car before eating breakfast. We went to the Farmers’ Market! So many lovely vegetables. And salad with flowers. We collected a cup from the cup library to buy a drink Christophe made a delicious crepe for our breakfast. I chose cher...

Toby and the Travel Log

Toby has a big basket of books and he is a very good reader. Sometimes I just sit on his lap and look out the window at the leaves on the trees blowing in the wind. Today I reminded emjaydee to post pictures from my travel log. We have started the second book! Just as well Sara put that in the box ‘...

Grocery day

Today we had an outing to the supermarket. I chose sweet corn for dinner. Emjaydee got pumpkin and kumara. When we got home Toby read me a story. I feel safe with him. He is very big and very soft. It was rather rainy so I explored inside a bit. There are knitting ornaments in the Xmas tree: The gar...

Happy New Year from Dunedin NZ

Happy new year everyone. Or as emjaydee says ‘nga mihi o te tau hou’. May 2020 bring joy and love to each and every one, peace and healing to our ravaged earth, and wonderful friendships. I am listening to the fireworks in the city. I was a bit tired so we came home early from the concert in the Oct...

Home from the outing

We went home by a different route. I saw a big anchor. Then surprise of surprises a cruise ship! That brings back happy memories. Emjaydee says that one or two cruise ships come into Port Chalmers every day in the summer. That’s a way to come to Aotearoa without a long flight. We visited Aramoana th...

An outing!

Yesterday when the delivery person was carrying me I thought I heard someone say “at last.” On the way down the path this morning I met Ploop. He told me that a very long time ago emjaydee told him about a little bunny who would be arriving one day. Through the winters and summers Ploop has been wat...

Dinner and sleep

We had internet problems last night so you didn’t get to see my post. After a nice cup of tea I helped emjaydee get dinner ready. The carrots were just my size and I enjoyed snowpea heaven. Mavis let me choose my bed. I found a cosy project bag and lined it with two skeins of very fluffy coriedale...

A very helpful bunny

Today was laundry day. With warm temperatures and a good breeze it all got dry. After emjaydee put on her jandals we went outside and I helped to bring the dry clothes in. The peg basket was just the perfect place for me.

LOST?!

Mavis (emjaydee) thought she had lost Gulli. So worried. But then she found him examining a bauble from Hokitika

A long trip

What a journey! I was in the ‘plane for a long time and it felt as if we were flying over a lot of water. Then it felt like a long white cloud underneath us. I could feel that it was hot outside when the hatch door opened. Belindat told me that some countries celebrate New Year in the summertime. I...

Three days of fun

Calling mom, just to reassure her that I am fine. Belindat takes lots of down time. Friday On Friday, I went with belindat’s oldest son to college. First I helped him with his homework. In the morning I rode in Goldie again to get to the college… He doesn’t have to leave as early as his dad. It bein...

A Quiet Day in Egg Harbor

Hello all, yesterday was a very quiet day, belindat had a bad day. We spent it in the house only going outside to feed her chickens and to get the mail. I did get to meet some new friends. They checked out the hat I’ve been sleeping in. Their names are Not me, and Ididnt. They are the ones who finis...

I get to shadow a grip!

Good morning everyone! What an adventure! belindat’s DH works on movies and tv shows. He is what they call a grip, it means he builds the sets. He took me to the place he is working at this time, he says it changes often but for now…he has to leave very early in the morning. This is us leaving in th...

A Visit to the Gym and the Library

Today, Tuesday, was a quiet morning, but we filled the afternoon. I sent to see the house Belinda and her family are trying to renovate. She says it’s hard to clean up and out. The house belonged to her MIL. Then we went to the mechanic and checked out a car for her son, it should be the one they wi...

A Very Bisy Day - A Visit, AC Moore, and Chubby Dove Art Gallery

Good Morning everyone! Gulli here! Wanted to update you on all we did yesterday, in the morning belindat gets up with her mister, helps him get ready for work. She then takes a nap, (4:30 is very early). I got to ride in her big truck she calls Bumble the white yeti. It’s just bigger than she had be...

I Arrive in New Jersey

Hello Everyone! I am here! In a place called New Jersey! My hosts were so excited when they got home, they were away for just 2 days! They were quick to open my box and get me out, I called mom right away. My host has 2 sons, they are a bit older then in her ravelry picture. James has the elephant,...

A Bit of Shopping before Heading Off to My Next Stop

I heard we were going shopping today. Imagine my surprise when I saw the store. Everything was just my size! I had to sample some of the tropical fruit before I left. There was even a parlour cat like at home, but a tinier one than I’m used to. I was hoping to get to leave from this neat rural mailb...

Apple Tree Dye

The other day when we went to the creek, we saw a big, gnarly old apple tree. Rupert said he couldn’t imagine why Dawn found it interesting because it rarely has any apples on it. I have to say it was fun to climb. Dawn had us help her break off some twigs and some of the greener looking leaves. We...

All about Heating with Wood

I learned that one of the big deals about winter on the farm is wood. Cutting wood, hauling wood, chopping wood, bringing it in the house, putting it in the stove and then taking the ashes out. Dawn’s oldest son used to joke that he was thirteen before he realized his name wasn’t Get Wood. The miste...

On Bay Creek

Rupert has been promising to take me to see his favorite part of the farm. We finally went today. He loves to hang out by Bay Creek. Althea came along with us. We climbed on this interesting looking tree to get a better look. Rupert thought that this cedar tree offered a nice vantage point of the cr...

A Trip to Town

We went to a whole other state. I was impressed to learn we were going to Missouri until I learned that we can walk to Missouri from here. This was a bit farther than that. We went to West Plains, the town where Dawn and the Mister attend church and do their shopping. This day we went to the doctor...

Laundry on the Line

Today was a warm and windy day, so Dawn hung out some laundry. Mister likes for his farm clothes to be dried on the clothesline. Dawn likes to hang them too because sometimes they smell a bit like gasoline or diesel. The fresh air helps to make them smell better. Galana is the friendliest cat. She c...

A Cure for Cabin Fever

Good morning, everyone. Gulli here. I have a bit of time on the computer while Dawn is cooking breakfast. These pics are from yesterday. It is still cold out, but sunny and most of the snow has melted. I have a bad case of cabin fever - literally since the kitchen of Dawn’s home is a log cabin. One...

What a Difference a Day Makes!

Everyone told me that if you don’t like the weather in Arkansas, you should stick around because it will change. It was sunny and 70F on Sunday, by Monday afternoon it was sleeting and then snowing. I’m blurry in this pic, but you can see the sleet on the porch. I was glad I was inside looking out....

A Big Farm Breakfast

We had a nice farm breakfast today. I got to help cook. Sara loaned me an apron that she’s had for 46 years. First we cooked blueberry oat flour pancakes on the griddle. Do you see the special small one that Dawn poured for me? Then we made home fried potatoes and fried eggs. It kept me hopping keep...

Up Close and Personal with the Herd

It was really warm and sunny today. It got to over 70 degrees F. We walked up the driveway and I got to get a closer look at the main cow herd. It’s no wonder they sounded so loud when I was stuck in that soaking wet box. Their feeders are very close to the end of the driveway where that guy left me...

I Meet Some of the Farm Creatures

You might think this is a pushmi-pullyu, like from Dr. Dolittle, but it’s really two calves who are in a small field by themselves because they are being weaned from their mothers. The dolls all call them the Bawl Babies because they make the awfulest racket you ever did hear. You would think there...

A Visit with the Grandsweeties

Hi all! The grandsweeties finally came after all that cleaning. I learned that grandsweeties are very special girls. One of them dressed up like a forest and went and sat with her dad all day out in the woods in a little hut made of fabric that looked like her clothes. She brought a book with her an...

A New Feline Friend and some Reminiscences

Good morning, friends! I have made another new friend. Her name is Galana and she is a farm cat. That means she lives outside and catches mice for a living. She likes to lay in the windows, especially when it’s dinnertime. When it’s cold out she sleeps in the hay barn where there are lots of mice to...

A Good Meal and a Call Home

I’m finally getting a chance for another quick update. The lady, who I learned is named Dawn, decided that I must be hungry. She was right. Maybe she could hear my tummy growling. Even though there was food in the box with me, it was inside a can I couldn’t open. After the chocolate fiasco, I guess...

A Harrowing, Stormy Arrival, or All's Well that Ends Well.

I have arrived at my next destination, but have had a rather harrowing day. Let me tell you all about it. I had a rather uneventful, for a globe trotting rabbit anyway, trip from Chicago until I found myself dropped rather unceremoniously. I expected my next hostess to open the door and squeal with...

I Take Leave of the Windy City.

I have enjoyed my time here in Chicago, but it's time to head out to my next destination. I said goodbye to Leroy during our breakfast together this morning. He's a swell guy and helped me into my travel box. I'll post when I get to wherever it is I'm going.

We go to a Coffee Shop and the Theater

Yesterday we stopped in for a quick cup of coffee at Backlot - it’s a cute little coffee shop in Raeknitss’ neighborhood - she is working on a hat at the moment…. Later on that evening I got to attend a show called “Latin History for Morons” at the Cadillac Palace Theater - I met Bonnie, who writes...

A Busy Week full of New People and Costumes

What a week it has been! Raeknitss has introduced me to a lot of new friends and fun places! First we met Sherry - she’s a video producer from Nashville. I got to hop on her bike and she called me darlin’ and gave me a kiss! Later in the week I got to go to a Halloween party at raeknitss’ office - t...

An "L" trip to Work and Meeting New People

Friday I went to work with Raeknitss - we got to ride the “L” - it was very loud and very fast! I found out the L is short for elevated train, and it has been in operation since 1892! Raeknitss works at a consulting firm supporting two partners - in her words “I try to make their lives easier”. Toda...

An Epic Arial Exchange

I traveled a whole three blocks today and Mary handed me off epically during a silks class! I got to see what aerial silks was all about. It’s kind of like dancing in the air and it was fun being up there with Mary and Rae- and a little scary! Mary and I also brought some treats. After such a wonder...

Learning about Honey Bees

Today was very different! I learned that Mary and her husband Sean have 9 acres of land in Wisconsin. It’s very different there than on the ship, for sure! They grow some flowers, herbs, and veggies there, and tobacco. Mary is also a honey bee keeper, she has 3 hives - they are named Voyager, Deep S...

Another Day at Sea and the Return Home

October 11, Day at sea: Another relaxing day, and we saw this beautiful rainbow! And we ate in the fancy dining room tonight. The menu was really big and it was hard to choose what we wanted Dumplecat chose the salmon, Mary got the steak, and I picked the pad Thai for our meals. We all agreed on the...

Snorkeling!

Today we went snorkeling! We saw SO MANY sea creatures, including a yellow stingray, sea snake eel, honeycomb cowfish (did you know they change colors???), blue tangs, 5 different kinds of angelfish, and a pair of white-spotted filefish.

A Day at Sea and Our First Landing

October 8, Day at sea: Today we had a “sea day” - I didn’t know what that means, but I learned that we spend the whole day on the ship. It’s really fun - there is a lot to do and see. We went to the library and checked out some books, and then watched some movies. Mostly we just relaxed. October 9,...

A day in Key West

Hello again and greetings from Key West, Florida. We have been lucky today to have 4G signal (I don’t think we’ll be this lucky again for a few days). I’m taking this chance to update everyone on what we’ve been up to! Once we get back on Saturday, I’ll have time to post more trip information. This...

Cruisin' the Bahamas

Hello from the sunny and warm and rainy Caribbean. Yesterday we got to spend some time in the Bahamas. It was pretty windy so we stayed on the boat most of the day - it wasn’t safe to tender to land. No worries though, there was an exciting Green Bay Packers victory on the television for us to watch...

A Big Surprise!

I got a big surprise today! You guessed it. We're going on a cruise! I am settling into our cabin with my new travel buddy Dumplecat. We're looking forward to a week on a boat.

Honey Cake for Rosh Hashanah + a recipe

L'shanah tovah, everyone. We baked for Rosh Hashanah. Well, as the only veggies Magpyewerks had a lot of at the moment are kholrabi, we settled on a honey cake . I suggested that we try a new flavor combo this year, so in went star anise, cinnamon, coffee, ginger and brandy. It turned out to be deli...

I Arrive in Chicago

After a much shorter trip this time, I am back in Chicago. Here I am just minutes after I arrived where Magpyewerks works. Two soon-to-be friends were on hand and excitedly helped Magpyewerks open my box. Here I am with all the lovely souvenirs from my time in Canada! Seely and Otterly were very wel...

I Return to Canada and Leave Again

After almost 3 months I'm back in Canada.I had quite a story to tell Suzieqtee and all my friends at her house. I called mom to let her know I'm safe. Suzieqtee was really happy to see my package at her door. I think I may have heard some squealing. In fact there may have been squealing from the Rab...

I am Found

THEY HAVE FOUND ME!!!! THEY HAVE FOUND ME!!!! I’M COMING HOME!!! Back to suzieqtee and Rabbit Hole Knits! I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!! I can’t talk I have to squeeee for joy! I am dreaming fireworks!

We Get a Talking-To

We all got scolded for leaving our box homes. He said we were very naughty.

Time to Plan a Party

Here are some of the animals Ishmael and I saved in the last week. I think we will plan a big party. And Games, and sing-a-longs and dances, and anything else we can think of. This is just - what do people say - this is the cat’s pajamas! I don’t see how this resembles a cat’s pajamas myself, but th...

Ishmael and I Rescue the Others

I’m nibbling through more boxes to get more animals out. Ishmael is on the other side also helping animals to get out. Some of them are quite a lot of work and I need to rest my jaw a bit, and my teeth. But it is the bestest feeling in the world every time I get a huge hug from another knit. It’s a...

I Rescue Ishmael

I found out I could fit through the hole in my box! I think Aziz made the hole bigger! Once I knew it though I went right out there and surveyed the land. So this is what all those mailrooms I’ve been in look like. I have gone and nibbled through Ishmael’s box so he can be out here too. Good thing a...

I Miss Windows

I am back on the table counter shelf. Not suspicious anymore. I miss the window now. I always loved looking out of windows where all my hosts lived. Being by the window here for a while brought back memories of all those windows I’ve gotten to look through. I remember watching the garden in Ontario...

I Meet Aziz the Drug-Sniffing Dog

I met a dog named Aziz today. He came to my box. He was very polite and said “Pardon me for the intrusion, I am only carrying out my duty as a drug-sniffing dog.” I welcomed him of course, he really is a nice sort of bloke. He explained that my box getting moved over here was no accident. It was bec...

Shooting Stars

My box home and I got somersaulted right off of the shelf – or maybe it was a table, or a counter. A corner of my box home got a hole – and what did I see!?! I was close to a window and saw stars shooting about! Not like shooting stars, these seemed to want to stick around. Maybe they were looking f...

The Blackfly Song

I was singing a funny happy song that I learned from Taleweaver. The blackfly song. It is such a funny song even though the blackflies aren’t funny at all. Boy do I remember that! But here I just have the song without the blackflies. It gave me a silly dancey day and everybody joined in dancing ever...

I Tell Ishmael About Great Bodies of Water

Ishmael is a mighty busy talker, he told me about where he is from. He talked all about beautiful golden sand and white sand. He looooves sand. So then I just had to tell him about water, all kinds of water. Because I love the water. I told him about the Irish Sea (which is almost and ocean) in Saun...

I Get to Know Ismael

Monday, August 26 A new box has come. He is right next to me. A camel named Ishmael came in it. He told me he is a dromedary, which means he has one hump. He said being a camel was practical for a hot climate as where we are now. The hottest place I was so far was Florida, I think. That was where I...

Wish I Could Build a Home

I think I want a new home. I wish I could build a fort. I was in a super great fort in British Columbia with Jasper and Finn. It was so roomy, and right out in the open air, surrounded by huge trees. It was awesome. I wouldn’t mind even a camping tent like I had with Heinie in Illinois. It was just...

I Meet Auntie

I met an Auntie yesterday. She is in the next box home. When she heard me crying she started singing and talking to me. She told me she has 2 boys just like me. She misses them too. She reminds me of Auntie Rowena who I met with Torunnb in Norway. New Auntie said I am in mummy’s heart and she will f...

I Miss My Mommy Dear

I WANT MY MOMMY!!

Ballooning Back in Texas

Today I thought of ballooning right out of this place and back to RHK. I remember playing at doing that with Hank. We were talking about my trip and making preparations. He had me tied really tight to the balloons and then set me free.

A Look Through the Journal

Felt like it was raining outside and that made me want to read a book. So I looked through my journal. There was my first family, feralclover and my 2 little buddies Finn and Jasper, boys just like me. We had so much fun. They took me to outerspace, and to a fort, and I got to see a well get dug wit...

Trying my Hand at Decorating

I am still here. My box has not been moving. I re-arranged my box home. I learned about renovating from Taleweaver so I am renovating away. This was so much fun to do. I ran around lining the yarn everywhere, making sure I got all the corners. Uhoh – I think I may have gotten carried away. I have to...

Yoga Time

My box home is feeling quite small. Even for us bunnies who like to sleep in a cozy den. So I practiced some yoga. I remember seeing lots of people doing yoga on Parliament Hill when I was in Ottawa with suzieqtee. I think I will do some every day. Funny that stretching out in yoga will make me feel...

Singing a Tune

Today felt like a singing day. There was a humming coming out of me. After a while I recognized the song. I remember now; it was a song I learned from Catmaxx with Gwendolyn. It was called “Mit Lieb bin ich umfangen.” I’ve learned so many languages already on my trip around. I guess you could say th...

Where to Now?

I am going to a new host again, I think. What happened? Did I sleep too much? I can be a very sleepy bunny. But I didn’t think I would miss an entire stay with my host family. But I know I’m moving away, I felt walking, and jogging, and running, and then the sounds of a bus. More walking. I wonder w...

In My Box

I’m writing today because I am still in my box. I was ready with a happy face to meet my new host. I was picked up. I heard voices, some sounded so very nice. Then I was somersaulted around my box for a bit. I am very good at somersaulting by now. And I can stand on my head too. Which sometimes ends...

Message Received from Mother

I received a lovely message from Mother last night. I hope that it's OK to share here. It was such a surprise to see her words here at my travel map. **************************************************************************************************************************************** Dear Gulli, I...

A Double Decker Bus Ride

Ottawa has double decker buses for commuters. I was very excited to be able to go on the upper floor. At first we sat in the very first seat on the upper level. Suzie Q Tee wasn’t so thrilled with this, so we moved back a few seats. We got a birds-eye view of the city. How cool is that?

In Which I Learn about T-shirt Yarn and the Facts of Life

Remember that pink knitting that Suzieqtee was doing the other day? Well you'll never guess who it was, another bunny. I have to admit that I was a bit surprised and shocked when she told me that all bunnies are knitted by loving hands. Wow! Will I have something to share when I get back home! Here...

An Ottawa Champions Baseball Game!!

Today was a beautiful day and we had tickets to a baseball game! Ottawa has a team in the Can-Am league. You can read about it here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_American_Association_of_Professional_Baseball At the end of the game they let the kids run around the bases. Unfortunately the...

A Visit to the Library

We went to the library yesterday. Suzieqtee got a notification that a book was in. I helped find the book. We went over to the recommended section to see if there were any good audio books. Suzieqtee listens to her books so she can “read” and knit at the same time. Also spotted in the recommended...

Around Ottawa and Meeting Distant Relatives

We went for a walk at lunch time… There is a pedestrian street called Sparks Street mall where they were setting up for an annual Ribfest event. We walked over to Parliament Hill (Ottawa is the capital of Canada)… Suzieqtee works 2 blocks from there…. Hoping maybe to run into Prime Minister Trudea...

A Bus Ride, Tim Horton's and the Office

Well the day started off great… we ran into Wyfecrittor on our bus ride to work. The ladies knit together on the bus ride.. and can talk knitting the whole way. She was very excited to meet me and posted on facebook about it. I think this might go viral. Next stop … Tim Horton’s of course … no doub...

I Arrive in Ottawa and Learn to Play Mahjong

I have landed in Ottawa. First thing I tried calling home on Suzieqtee's phone. It went much better when we got my phone out of my travel journal. No time to rest…. Suzieqtee plays Mahjongg on Mondays so I went too. This game is new to me. I soon learned that the tiles are all set up for American...

Northern Ontario Bush

I wanted to truly experience the Northern Ontario bush, so Taleweaver took me hiking. Here, I'm climbing a mighty mountain. The view from the summit! Here I am being a very brave little bunny and crossing a terrifying gorge with an intimidating river far below! (Okay, so it was a log over a creek...

In Which I Help Garden and Learn all about Blackflies

Good morning all, Gulliver here! Sorry, I’ve been so quiet but Taleweaver and I were busy planting yesterday. We planted potatoes and more peas while her son planted onions, and then I got to supervise the watering! (I told Eldest Son where to water, and he carried the big watering can around for m...

Chummy’s Grill on the Garden River Reserve

While Taleweaver folds the laundry, she thought this would be a good time for me to share some more of my adventures with all of you. Yesterday, I learned that this pretty white flower is called the trillium, and it is the Provincial flower of Ontario, where Taleweaver and her family live. We went...

St. Mary's River

Good afternoon/evening everyone, Gulliver here again! (Taleweaver has let me use the computer while she makes dinner) We’ve been very busy here in the woods…oops, Taleweaver says Canadians call it ‘the bush’. They took me to see the St. Mary’s River the other day. It is a very large river that sep...

My First Day in Searchmont

I’ve arrived in Northern Ontario!! No sooner had I emerged from my travelling case than I was treated to a world of green. Taleweaver said I came at just the right time because all the trees were leafing out. Then we were off to the home renovations store where I helped them pick out a new ceiling f...

Eating Well in Brampton and Heading to My Next Stop

Singingsheep has a garden, so we ate fresh home-grown veggies during my stay with her. And I had maple syrup on homemade waffles Here's Singingsheep's recipe for the yummy waffles. And now I’m heading off to my next stop, where the adventures will continue!

Attending a Musical in Toronto

The most exciting part of my stay with Singingsheep was heading into Toronto to see a musical! It was really good!! Singingsheep's daughter came into town (the theatre tickets were her Christmas present) and we took the subway into Toronto (to avoid driving and parking in the city). I enjoyed gettin...

Mysterious Tracks on the Rouge River

A quiet couple of days here. I went with Singingsheep to work again yesterday. The office where she works is on a large property that includes a tributary of the Rouge River, with a nice bridge that leads to the parking lot in the back, where she parks. The weather was MUCH nicer so we stopped on th...

Rivers, Salamanders and Possum Wrestling

Since Singingsheep was working at home today, I got to have some free time to enjoy myself. Can we say possum wrestling? Kitchen window bird watching was a little more successful today. A number of starlings and a robin took baths in the birdbath, and a male American Goldfinch had a drink. All bef...

Work and Knitting in Brampton

I accompanied Singingsheep to work today. She does tech support, so I got to sit on her desk and watch her think all day. I was able to catch up on some needed rest. It was a long day today … Singingsheep was digging into a complicated problem and ended up working late. We got home, had dinner, d...

A Quiet Weekend in Brampton

It’s a quiet weekend here, and the weather isn’t being terribly cooperative, so we’re staying indoors. Singingsheep introduced me to some of the other knitted denizens of her household. I wasn’t sure what to make of Boo the bat, The quartet of gnomes seemed nice enough, if a bit standoffish. I o...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

Back in Canada!

From Illinois I headed back north to Canada, to Brampton, Ontario! I’d never heard of Brampton. It’s near the provincial capital of Toronto. I met a new friend, Doggo, who has promised to keep an eye out for me while I'm here. Look what we were having for dinner - fresh asparagus just cut from thei...

An inside camp out

On my last day Heinie helped me decide what to write in the journal. Later we got to pick what to do for the last night so we wanted to camp out. It was still raining though so we had to camp out inside. It was so fun in the tent under the starry lights.

Fermi Lab

We had our last outing today. We went to Fermi Lab - a very famous research place. This the sign that greeted us at Fermilab. Made me laugh so i have to show it. I’m not sure how a proton runs but i’m sure it’s funny. The next thing we saw was a bubble chamber window. It was a rainy day so goo...

Spring Snow!

Who would have thought we would have a snow storm in April, almost May. It was so much fun, we made snowbunnies, and snowheinies. Heine’s hair was hard to do. We even made snow angels!

Downtown Chicago

We spent some time in downtown of Chicago. Here we are at the bean. This is a famous place to reflect on. And here with one of the Art Institute Lions. Once we got home I helped dye eggs for the Greek Easter. I was surprised to find out that The Greek Orthodox Easter doesn’t necessarily land...

Lake Michigan and a Cubs Game

We had a fun and exciting day on Wednesday. First we went to the Lake. This is Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. And just for some perspective: Then we climbed a tree. Thursday had some real excitement. We went to Wrigley Field and saw the Cubs beat the Dodgers 7-6 in a great game!!! I...

A Visit to the Wildlife Center

We stopped at the wildlife center. People bring hurt wild animals here for them to get better. And little babies who have lost their mums come here too. We saw a bobcat who is blind, and a red-tail hawk with a bad wing, and baby squirrels without a mum. There was also a red tail hawk with a fract...

Easter Sunday

I had the Easter Bunny job of hiding eggs.

A Yarn Store and Too Much Excitement

On Saturday we went to the yarn shop and played hide-and-go-seek in the yarn bins. then we pretended we were a circus act. After that we went to the Graue Mill, a working grist mill that was also a station on the underground railroad. The wheel turns so slowly it didn’t even blur the photo. And...

We see Hamlet at Navy Pier

So tonight we went to Chicago Shakespeare at Navy Pier to see a play called “Hamlet”. It was cold and grey so we only stopped for one picture outside. This was our seat, but we jumped up on the arm when the play started.

Heinie and I chill and look at pictures

After all our excitement of my first night here, I showed my journal. It was fun to see everywhere I visited and everything I did. I loved telling about it. But it did make me a little sad because I miss everyone. I am learning how mum must feel sometimes. I miss mum most of all. Here I am showin...

I arrive in Illinois, USA

I’ve arrived at my destination in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. I can already hear the commotion as my travelling transport is opened and unpacked. I already have a new best buddy. His name is Heinie. He’s a perfect hugger - so tight I feel he’ll never let go, but not so tight I can’t catch my breath. My...

A Quiet Day with Toad and Virgil

Amanda had to go back to work today but Toad is visiting and kept me company. Virgil is usually sleeping most of the day while the people are at work. I found a poem for today (for April Month of Poetry in US) about Toads by a wonderful poet who did sadly recently pass away, her name is Mary Oliver.

Fun at the Famous Powell's Bookstore

Today I picked the poem Magalen Walks by Oscar Wilde in celebration of the spring time weather… lots of rain and everything starting to bloom. Now, the story of our trip to the famous Powell's bookstore. It's a building in Portland OR with 9 different color coded big rooms and several floors - all b...

Poem of the Day

It was raining today, which is typical of spring and of Oregon! So many lush tones of green here in Oregon, due to the amount of rain…. I picked a poem of the day for Poetry Month… today is Jane Hirshfield's “For what Binds Us” Then Chickie and I jumped into Amanda's bag and we were ready to head ou...

National Poetry Month and Plans

Today when Amanda went to work and she left Virgil and me to get acquainted, I had a little jet lag and napped alot… but when Amanda got home we took out the poetry books from the bookcase and looked at poems. Here in the US April is National Poetry Month! I chose a poem by Oregon laureate William S...

Arrival in Portland

I arrived in Portland! The dog, Virgil, demanded that the box be opened so he could meet me, but Amanda said he had to wait til Dad got home! Interestingly, she said that her husband has been looking forward to my visit and has some places he wants to show me here in Oregon! He would be a little dis...

Ice Cream and Playing in the Yard

Amanda's husband has been home for a few days between poker trips, so we’ve been spending some time together before he leaves again. Yesterday we got ice cream from their favorite shop. It closes for 5 months over the winter, and it just re-opened for the season. I really liked the strawberry choco...

A Fun Game for Everyone

Today was Amanda's mom's birthday. I helped Amanda wrap her present, and managed not to tape my feet to the paper. Then I discovered the yarn wall. Amanda's husband made this shelf for her a few years ago. I came up with an awesome game to play with everyone…. Where’s Gulliver! Round 1! Where’s Gu...

Housework and a Walk in the Park

I started off the day yesterday catching some sun in the kitchen window and watching the squirrels in the backyard. In the afternoon we went to Amanda's cello lesson. She let me ride by the windshield so I could see the town. I listened to her lesson from her jacket pocket. I liked the duet she's wo...

I Arrive in South Dakota

Here I am in South Dakota. After stretching my legs for a bit, I was hungry, so we had some dinner. Since Amanda said that I was an exceptionally well-behaved rabbit and didn’t nibble the chocolate carrots on the way, I got some of my own. Then I met all the other 4-legged creatures. I got thorough...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Pennsylvania, USA



Susquehanna University

It’s been a quiet start to my stay here. The cold was a bit of a nasty shock after balmy Florida - I thought I had left snow and winter behind on the far side of the pond! Thankfully a friend of Nutmouse's loaned me with a nice warm scarf to wear. Today I went to work with her and explored the unive...

I Arrive in Pennsylvania

I have landed, and I'm in rural Pennsylvania! A quick hop of 900 miles north from EKatherineA in Florida. Nutmouse happened to run home over lunch today and was surprised by a package on her rather chilly front porch, and she was delighted to see who bounced out when she opened it -- me! Nutmouse ha...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Florida

Florida Friends

I made some good friends during my stay in Jacksonville. Look how close Heidi and I got. Here I am with Faith with Heidi. Thorin and the whole gang of dwarves gathered to say goodbye. Gandolf had some words of wisdom to impart before I left. See you on my next stop.

I Arrive in Florida

I've made a long jump across another ocean, the Atlantic this time. I have arrived in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, USA which is my home country but far away from Texas. There are children here and a dog, so it is bound to be fun.

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Pembrokeshire, Wales



Cenarth Falls

On the way home from the woolen mill, we got to see Cenarth Falls. Check out this beautiful tree.

The Old Woolen Mill

Off went to visit the old woollen mill in Drefach Velindre, Llandysul. It’s one of the few mills where fabric is created from the scratch with raw fleece. The fleece is really soft. The was fleece is picked over on the spiked rollers then moves onto the next for light carding, again with a finer to...

To Fishgaurd

Today we explored Fishguard… a tiny town with a big heart, Welsh is spoken here so I wanted to do his best to blend in. I chose to wear a ribbon with red dragons (one of their national symbols). Off we go… we traveled through Wolfscastle so called from the rock formation you can see in the photo bel...

A Yummy Breakfast with Friends

Breakfast with friends.

Wool to Dye for.

My hostess was thinking of dyeing some wool tops (for spinning) and yarns today. Off she went to gather dyes and on returning found she found Tom and m doing a “test for softness” and we asked if we could help. I asked, “Is this the same soft wool that lines my bed”? My hostess said that it was. M’...

We See Carew Castle and some Curious Ponies

Today we visited Carew Castle. Carew is five miles from where I am staying and has a tidal estuary running alongside, this enabled supplies to keep flowing to and from the sea. It was inhabited as a home but also a garrison for most part of its history.This castle dates back to the 11th century and...

We go to the Beach and See Lots of Boats

After a breakfast of grated carrots and lettuce my hostess and I hit the local sites. They live in a National Park with 157 miles of coast. During the summer visitors flock to Tenby (3 miles away) but in January we had the beaches to ourselves. So off we went to Tenby and bought a postcard for me t...

Wales!

I have arrived in Wales. That's in the UK for anyone who doesn't know. Here is how I traveled here. My new friends, Tom Prickle and Bunty Bear were anxious to find me a cosy place to sleep. They soon made me feel right at home.

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Norway



Good-bye to all my New Friends in Norway

While I was getting ready to fly to my next destination I said goodbye to my friends and family here. Here I am with “Nisse”, And here I am with some friends that Torunn whittled. Feisty, the flamingo from Florida, even lent me his hat. What are they chatting about? The squirrel is from Florida too....

Happy New Year!

There have been fireworks here for hours, and it’s just amazing.

Merry Christmas!

Today on Christmas day, we went outside for cocoa and hot dogs by the bonfire. Both Dumle and I thought it was nice to sit on the sheep skin. Afterwards we relaxed inside. I also enjoy watching the aquarium. Did I show you the tiny tree in our room? It’s prettier in real life, but it’s hard to photo...

All Ready for Christmas

Torunn and I are spending Christmas with one of her daughters and her family. We arrived at their house this evening. Torunn's eldest grandson, his girlfriend and a friend are playing Monopoly. I got to watch. I also met Dumle tonight. Everything is ready for the big day tomorrow.

Visiting with the Nisser and a Cookies and Coffee Treat

Torunn told me she had a lot to do, so I’m on my own today. I was watching the birds on the feeders. Look at all these Christmas decorations! There are so many “nisser” here! We had coffee and cookies with Torunns friend tonight. It was yummy!

Arrival in Snowy Norway!

Dear Mother. I just call to tell you I’m spending Christmas and New Year in Norway. Torunn picked me up at the post office this evening. She had to stand in a very long line before she found me. We drove to her house, and after we had said hello and hugged, I got to call you. It’s quite cold here i...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Luton, England



Elf Day and Goodbyes

Check out my hat! I am all ready for Elf Day. We had a lovely afternoon. Shame I can’t share too many pictures, but I will say that I was a hit with the patients on the ward! Sparked some interesting discussions about past trips to other countries and lifted the spirits of some people who are at a r...

A Walk in Coronation Meadows and More Baking

My hostess booked today off to catch up with things after being out of the house most of the weekend. I helped with the housework again, so we took some time out for a walk between rain showers. We went to Coronation meadows. It’s a favourite walk for Arnie and my hostess. There is a circuit bypath...

To Market and a Choir Concert at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

We had such a busy weekend. We started with a drive to Sainsbury’s supermarket. It was a very festive trip as there was a choir singing Christmas carols as we shopped. This flowery fabric I am sitting on is my hostess's new top. I think that the colours will suit her. Straight from shopping we went...

The Flaming Gibbet of Galley Hill

And now for the story I promised. Galley Hill, on the outskirts of Luton, is a site with a grim history. Long ago in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was used as a burial ground for local witches. It was also a place of public executions and it was on this hill that the town authorities built a gibbe...

Baking with Marzipan and a Walk in Warden Hills,

We have had such a busy, fun day in the kitchen. First we put marzipan on the two fruit cakes we made last week. I got the hang of rolling it out really quickly. And then I enjoyed making little marzipan balls ready to add to the almond cupcakes. I was really keen to get baking the cupcakes. My favo...

Helping with the Housework and Baking

We have had a busy morning. Saturday is housework day and I was more than willing to lend a paw.\ We got the chores done in half the time! This afternoon we are baking. Christmas cake mmmmm. I snuck a lick of the spoon. We made 3 cakes in the end. The family Christmas cake and another for a charit...

I Meet a Guinea Pig and Learn about Dementia

I had breakfast with Blanche, an elderly Guinea pig. We are getting along really well! I talked with my hostess about her job, particularly her work with dementia. I am very interested and want to know more. I have settled for a good read while she is out on home visits.

Arrival in Luton in the County of Bedfordshire, England.

Well, that was a short trip. I had just barely gotten good and asleep when I heard newspapers rustle. Look what was on the newspaper, a story about the Fachwerkhäuser like I saw in Germany and Japan. I called Mom first thing to let her know that I had arrived in England. She was relieved that I had...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Tübingen, Germany



Preparing to Travel to My Next Hostess

Today was my last day with Catmaxx. We prepared my take off and packed the package for the next host. I’m really curious to where I will go! While packing we listened to Mark Forster, a famous german singer. I also called mom to let her know, that I’m fine. She needn’t to be worry, if there are n...

A Trip to Hechingen to Visit a Yarn Store and a Castle

Today we drove to Hechingen with Catmaxx’ mom and sister. In Hechingen is the headquarter of Zwerger Garn Opal Wolle. Outside the store is a really big old wheel decorated with knitted socks. I asked inside the shop, if I could take some pictures for all of you and the lady in the shop wa...

Cake, Studies and a New Friend

This midday we had some delicious cake with chocolate, cherries and nuts After that we wrote the speech for the presentation about the council. And Catmaxx’ sister arrived! It was really nice to meet her. Tomorrow we will do a trip together.

Travel Preparations and Pretzels

Today we bought a package for my journey to the next host. I’m curious about the next stop! Catmaxx’ sister arrives tomorrow. She lives in the very south of Germany at the Great Lake (Bodensee). She wants to meet me, so I’ll stay for the weekend and will leave next week.The last weeks I learned, th...

A Day of Studies, Song and Knitting

This morning Catmaxx could take a picture of Gwen and me while waiting for the beginning of the lecture. While riding home, we saw a really big wall of fog. Back home I helped Catmaxx with preparations for her presentation about the council of Trent. The Council of Trent, held between 1545 and...

Old Town Herrenberg

Today I had another lovely day in Herrenberg in the old town. This is the marketplace The city hall and the church in the back Ruins of the historical city wall These are some new buildings For dinner we had delicious “Fleischküchle” meatballs with noodles and brussels sprouts

Horseback Riding!

This morning we went to the stable in Sindlingen. (6km away from Herrenberg) Catmaxx showed me her favourite horse, a mare named Leni. We cleaned her and then we rode with Catmaxx’ riding teacher across the forest. It was really fun! After all the horses we went for a walk with Moritz. Then...

Touring Tübingen

Today we missed the train home, because Catmaxx’ history seminar was longer than expected. Therefore she was able to show me a small part of the university city Tübingen (information about Tübingen) This is a famous view of Tübingen with the river Neckar. This is the castle of Tübingen, it’s calle...

A Train Trip, A Lovely Walk, and Singing in the Choir

Today we went again to university by train. It’s a 25-minutes ride. We watched the landscape. I could see the Schönbuch forest. Back home we had coffee and cookies. Don’t worry, only Catmaxx and her mother drank the coffee The cookies were with chocolate - mmmh yummie. After coffee we went for a...

A Morning Walk with Moritz and then to the University

This morning we went out for a walk with Moritz. It was a little bit foggy and cold, so Mortiz needs to wear a pullover. Catmaxx told me, that a few months ago a lightning hit a Redwood tree. There were excavators there who picked up the fallen branches and trunks and took them away. Catmaxx’s moth...

Welcome to Herrenberg Party

Hey y’all, here’s Gulli! It was so much fun to hang out with Jofraima and Catmaxx in Tübingen! The goodbye from my new friends was hard, but my new host promised me, that a few critters were already waiting for me at her house. But before we met them, Catmaxx had a history lesson. She’s studying hi...

On to My Next Destination

A new project bag, a skein of yarn… ahhh preparations for take off…. but no box??? and all the critters with me??? woohoo… the rocket from the kitchen??? Raven giggles, host giggles… what are they planning?? Oh, another ride by car. Through the forest and beautiful landscape, woohoo!! Wait!! I...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Holzgerlingen, Germany



Cooking Lessons

Hi all here’s Gulli! On Friday my hostess had an appointment. She gave a personal sport lesson. We critters watched the birds again and I was able to take a photo. Then we stalked around in the flat (that's what they call apartments in Europe.) Yes!! she allowed it Mom!! Look what we found in the...

A Visit to Schöbbuch Forest and Tower

After our visit to the chocolate factory, we drove to Schönbuchturm. Schönbuch is the name of the forest here and they recently built a tower with 348 steps from where you have a great sight around. An elevator?? Nope!! not for humans, but for rabbits and friends. That's a lot of steps for little g...

A Visit to the Chocolate Factory

We took a trip to Ritter Sport in Waldenbuch the famous chocolate factory! Finally we arrived. The chocolate factory is really big. eeek they looked astonished that a rabbit was taking pics in their shop. I told my story and they invited me to visit the factory, but taking pics inside was strictly f...

A Road Trip to Karlsruhe

We're nearly there. It's a little over a one hour trip. Three lanes in each direction and heavy traffic anyway.

A Bicycle Ride through Holzgerlingen

Today my hostess took me on a bicycle ride through her town, it is… The postal zip code is D 71088. Now you can search it with Mr. Google. 😊 It is a small town (15 thousand inhabitants) not far away from Stuttgart, and look they have a partner town in USA! I could see several of these ‘Fachwerk...

Arrival in Holzgerlingen, Germany

Look who was waiting for me upon my arrival in Holzgerlingen. There have been such nice and interesting hosts at every stop. My new friends were distressed to see that my travel accommodations had been searched by the customs officials. When I got to the customs place I first thought I had reached m...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from Japan

I'm off to my next destination

My hostess devised a lovely way for me to decide my next destination. She let me choose! My hostess also put together a neat map showing exactly where I have been while here in Japan. You can visit it here. Check it out. The little icons showing where I have been are rabbits! There are also a few mo...

A Trip to the Yarn Store

We went to a lovely yarn store today. I was a bit surprised to see the English sign, but happy to see my friend Squirrel.

Our Visit to Hama-Otsu Port and a Traditional House

Today we went to Hama-Otsu Port on Lake Biwa. My hostes knitted while we watched the ship. The prefecture where I am visiting is a sister city with the state of Michigan in America. When building a ship for sightseeing in Lake Biwa, the shipbuilder adopted the look of Mississippi River ship from th...

More of My Otsu Visit

My hostess took me on another walk in the park. She told me that she is really enjoying the opportunity to walk there because she has not been able to walk there due to all of the typhoons that have been hitting Japan every weekend since summer. The window cat told me that there have been eight typh...

My first day in Otsu

Like most good days, today started with breakfast. My hostess said that because they have been on a trip, food stockpiles in the house are low, so today’s breakfast was simple. If this is simple, I'm looking forward to a fancy breakfast. I even had yummy carrots. Were you wondering what some of the...

I am in Japan!

After an even longer trip, I have been welcomed to Otsu, Shiga, Japan. It is near Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan. I am excited to see the sites and learn about Japanese culture. I felt at home right away because I was greeted by a sweet knitted doll and two window cats. Since it was night when...

Gulliver's Travel Journal: Update from British Columbia

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Time to Leave British Columbia

Surprise! I got to stay with my new friends for an extra day. The boys had to go to dentist for the first time. They were being really brave, but I think they were a little scared. They really wanted to take me with them, so I decided to delay my journey for one day to go with them to the dentist. I...

My Stay in Roberts Creek, BC

Hello, I don't know if you've been keeping up with the news, but due to a lot of wildfires , it's been so smoky here that we can't get out and about that much. We are all suffering dry eyes and sore throats, so we’re staying inside for the most part. Besides all the smoke, the well drilling has been...

Fun in the Forest

Days start early in my hosts' home, it wasn't even seven o’clock yet, and the boys, jammies and all, took me on a space exploration! The next day I got to see some of that beautiful BC countryside. My hosts are getting a deep well drilled on their property, they hit 93 feet today, but they're guessi...

British Columbia!

After a lengthy trip, I'm here in Roberts Creek, British Columbia! The hosts seemed surprised, but happy to see me. They found me a lovely soft place to sleep as I was tired from the trip.

Gulliver's Travel Journal: First Entry from Home

Look at the spiffy journal Sara bought me. It even has my name stamped on the front. There’s some pockets in the front and back. One is just right for a photo of Mom. I wonder what all I will put in this zipper pouch? A note from Mom. Click here to see the next entry in my travel journal.

Destination unknown

I’m so excited I can barely stand it! Mother keeps going over all the things I shouldn’t do on this trip (like hop around the hosts' house when they’re sleeping) and all the things I should do (like saying please and thank you and excuse me). I wish she’d just trust me more! Sara threw a Bon Voyage...

Trip preparations

My friend Hank and I had a little screen time at the library here in Cedar Park, Texas, USA. Hank told me he would look up far-off lands in preparation for my travels. And then there was something a little more exciting for both of us! I got to go on a balloon ride. It was fun, but I don't think I'm...

A Little about Me and My Special Trip

Hi, I am a small rabbit knitted by Sara Elizabeth Kellner from one of her wonderful patterns. I was created for a special mission. I am going to travel around the world. I will be staying with many wonderful hosts who are all members of Sara's Rabbit Hole Knits group on Ravelry. I will be staying wi...