Going on a bear hunt?

[Ergendl]

Came across a request to put a teddy in the window, so that parents out walking with their children, can go on a 'bear hunt' for their daily exercise. Just as well my husband Alan rescued a family of teddies who were auctioned at Peter Wilson Auctioneers, so I plan to change our window teddy every few days. Here's Mother Teddy keeping our cat Tinker company.

[Badbessie]

They have been doing this in my village for the last week. I went up into the Attic to fetch a few of my daughter's old ones to place in our upstairs window. There seems to be a lot of rainbows appearing in Windows drawn by the children.

[cofdrop-UK]

Yes it’s a brilliant idea. I’ve got Tricky Woo and Curious George taking part!

Cx

[skischool]

I wonder who will get the most waves from the children,i have a feeling it might be Tinker x

[sassy59]

That’s lovely Ergendl. I have a rainbow picture drawn by me with the names of my grandchildren on the picture. I also have a lovely little teddy in the window even though nobody passes by. Xxx

[Izb1 in reply to sassy59]

It will give your neighbours a smile Sassy and make you feel good x

[Ilovebunnies]

That's a great idea, I have quite a few teddy bears (gifts from my family over the years before they all passed away). Will try gathering them together & putting them at both windows in front room & maybe dining room as they can all be seen from the road & pavements. Maybe try changing animals & see if anybody notices. Chris

[Yatzy]

That’s a lovely idea, Ergendl...I’ll give it a try!

[Hidden]

What a pity that it takes a terrible disease to bring out this wonderful community spirit. I do hope it carries on afterwards. 😁

[Izb1 in reply to Hidden]

Me too Don. Meant to ask how are you managing your shopping?

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Between Sainsburys and kindly neighbours it couldn't be better. 😘

[watergazer in reply to Hidden]

Aww that's lovely to hear don x

[golden-retriever]

The bear in your window looks like a very wise old bear.

[Ergendl in reply to golden-retriever]

She does, doesn't she. The four bears were all collector pieces that no-one else wanted in the teddy bear sale. They do look like a family: Daddy, Mum, Adolescent and Child. I've placed Alan's old teddy amongst them as an adopted child. With his worn and grubby fur, he reminds me of that story, The Velveteen Rabbit.

[Hidden]

That is a lovely idea Ergendl shame we don't have children pass by our window.

[Corin1950]

Great idea. I’ll put one in my window

X

[peege]

What a lovely idea, my little grandchildren love that story. Gosh I wish they'd be passing by but they live far away 😢 I'll get a chocolate bear next time I venture out to the shops to put in my window

[UHelga]

Such a lovely idea!

[Izb1]

Oh! wish I had a teddy to put out, its a lovely idea x

[watergazer]

Lots of lovely creative people around with spirit building ideas. x Might put one in our window though it's a cul de sac so only dwellers will probably pass. My daughter took her children on a bear hunt walk but used the book plot as they went along. Even the 2 year knows the words. x

[Sandyeggo]

That’s awesome, I’ve heard of the teddy walks here as well. I live in the woods and the coyotes, squirrels and bunnies are my only passer byers thankfully so no teddys in my windows plenty of birds tho-lol. Take care way to be a team player👍🏼

[Harleyquin1]

That is excellent must let my daughter know and I know my grand kids will love that

such a great and simple idea.

Love it well done x

[Harleyquin1]

I guess any animal would they could do a safari hunt put take picks on their phones

Just brilliant basic Idea x

[ellj]

What a lovely idea, sadly we are not on a route as we live in a very rural spot with no pathways anywhere near. I would have enjoyed putting some of the many teddies polar bears and pandas in our window and sneakily watching the reactions of little ones.

Big kid me

[megshafer]

What a wonderful idea!!!

Stay safe!!!

[madonbrew]

Aww I love that idea!!!!! I have a whole family of bears!!!! I love them so much!!!