Things are always happening to me. I’m that sort of bear.
Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington
R.I.P. Michael Bond 1926 – 2017
28 Wednesday Jun 2017
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Aow! Another wonderful part of my childhood has gone…
If anyone wants to produce childrens books, look to Michael Bond – he created an enduring classic
This was my fave episode:
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Thanks for the link.🙋
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U’re welcome, Kim!
This animation is th epitome of “delightful”
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😥😥😥
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I wish I still had my childhood Paddington Bear to hug today!
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I think my daughter has hers.
I know my son still has his Winnie-the-Pooh… although he’ll never admit it. He’s 33 TODAY! 😉
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We moved when I was 11 from one side of our town to the other, and somehow the movers “lost” my doll collection and my Paddington who was packed with them. Grr.😒
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He lived a long and happy life, and left the legacy of characters loved by millions. That’s a pretty good life to have led indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Perfectly said Pete!😊
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Sad news, but look at everything he achieved.
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Indeed!
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I wouldn’t mind living into my 90’s.
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Hmm. It would depend on what kind up shape I’m in.
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I’m sure you’ll live to 100, Kim.
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I heard about this today. Such sad news.
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Most definitely.😞
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oh that is sad!
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I have such fond memories of the books and of course my stuffed Paddington.
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Yes me too!!
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😊
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Such sad news. I used to love Paddington Bear when I was little 😦
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I need to get a new Paddington!
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Ahhhh Paddington … such great memories! R.I.P. Michael Bond!
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I never could stomach marmalade sandwiches though! LOL!
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Hmmm … I like marmalade … have a great chicken recipe that uses a marmalade sauce … but I don’t think I’ve ever had a marmalade sandwich. Perhaps with peanut butter? 🙂
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My husband LOVES peanut butter and marmalade sandwiches. Paddington Bear would be so proud!😁
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🙂
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He lived a long time but his contribution will live on much much longer.
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That he will.😊
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I know he’s been around forever but, oh my, such a loss to us all 😦
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He was such a wonderful children’s author who will thankfully live on forever through his stories.
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This is a lovely tribute to a man who brought many children happiness.
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