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Friday, March 16, 2012

BIRTHDAY BEAR GOES TO HOSPITAL

Don't be alarmed, Birthday Bear is not sick or hurt, he is volunteering at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
 It was our turn to dress Birthday Bear for George's Birthday. (New Readers can find out about our tradition here). Our friend George volunteers at the hospital 2 or 3 days a week. He does a variety of jobs there. One of them is taking a trolley of newspapers and books around for the patients.

 He wears a blue shirt uniform with Care Volunteer, Greenslopes Private Hospital  embroidered on it.
Bill made a trolley and some small sized newspapers for Bear to sell. He even wrote some relevant news articles.

 Unfortunately it has been raining on and off all week so the venue on top of Mt Coot-tha was abandoned and we went to a Sunnybank Hotel, where they are used to our silly antics with Birthday Bear.
 It is difficult to photograph in the dark dining room  and George and his Bear were very patient waiting for me to try and get the light right. Eventually I had to use the flash. George was happy with his helper.
We all had nice meals and a long chit chat mainly about the news, memories and upcoming holidays.
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  1. AnnjMarch 16, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    It was a great outing, thanks all.

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  2. john bainMarch 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Bear looks brilliant! My favourite I think.

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  3. cathy@homeMarch 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Lovely everytime I see that bear he makes me smile.
    Happy Birthday to George.

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  4. MadSnapperMarch 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    i think this might be my most favorite of the BD bear. i love that mini newspaper.. great job.

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  5. Fun60March 16, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I love BD bear's uniform and paper trolley. Well done. It must bring a smile to everyone's face when they see him.

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  6. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 17, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Sorry the hike had to be cancelled. But sounds like you all made the best of it. Your group of friends seems to have fun no matter where you are or what you do.

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  7. GeorgeMarch 17, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Birthday Bear obviously had another wonderful celebration. Bill did a great job with the trolly and newspapers. You have a wonderful birthday group.

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  8. GattinaMarch 17, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    If ever I have to be hospitalized, I want Birthday Bear to give me books !
    How cute and original !

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  9. The Southern Mint JulepMarch 17, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I just love birthday bear. So cute. I am going to break down and purchase one of the macro lenses for my Canon. Your pictures have convinced me I really want one.

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  10. Betty ManousosMarch 17, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    wow! great job!

    i love birthday bear!

    xoxo

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  11. biebkriebelsMarch 17, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    You are all so creative! Each birthday you have a complete different bear. So funny and the newspaper is so amazing!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Very cute.

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  13. darlinMarch 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I LOVE this bear, the newspaper and all. Fantastic idea Dianne! Have a great weekend.

    Cheers.

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 17, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Happy birthday George! Birthday bear really made a wonderful representation of him. I love the gazette he is delivering.

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  15. ChristineMarch 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    As Andrew says: Very cute.

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  16. Colin (HB)March 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    William dear friend
    I think you would be a far better Editor in Chief of the Brisbane Courier Mail ( oops - the Brisbane "Rag") than the present one.
    Apply for the position immediately.
    Funny post, Diane, as always with your birthday bear activities!

    OK - Bill - just hop to your CV creditials and post or hand deliver poste haste. I might then start buying the bloody "rag" again!
    Cheers
    Colin

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  17. Come Away With MeMarch 18, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I love Birthday Bear and all his/her various personalities. I think the volunteer service at the hospital would love to use BB as their mascot...

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  18. CarlettaMarch 18, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Your Birthday Bear posts always make me smile. Bill did a get job on the trolley right down to those little wheels. I loved the newspaper!
    As always Diane it looks like the group had a roaring good time - I wouldn't expect anything less. :)

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  19. JulieMarch 18, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    I am continually blown away by the amount of work your group puts into dressing 'BB' for the occasion.

    And by the cohesiveness of your friendship group ...

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  20. Michele R. UngerMarch 18, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I love to hear what Birthday Bear is up to. It sounds like George's birthday celebration was a roaring success.

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  21. MarjaMarch 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Love it and having his own little newspaper makes it even more special

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  22. eileeninmdMarch 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    How nice of Birthday bear to volunteer. I'm sure it was a great day at the hospital. Great post, Diane!

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