As the Teddy Bear Travels On…

Since the last time we’ve spoken, Traveling Teddy #1 made his way out to North Carolina this past Saturday. Not without snagging himself a spoon from the small town in Washington that he originated from. He also got a de-briefing from the Traveling Bear Ambassador, Holly McKnotty. She told him the basics of being a hospitable stuffed guest. Typical stuff, leave the toilet seat down after finishing your business, please and thank you, etc. He knit a little bit on a scarf before packing it in to the post office. Says it helped to calm his nerves about the extended travel in an enclosed space.

Then, it was off to the post, but not before receiving a good-bye kiss from another bear that’ll be traveling the world soon in Traveling Teddies #3 Group on Ravelry, Effie. Look at those two go at it, will ya?

Effie didn’t waste anytime getting to know another bear, Traveling Teddy #2. I tell ya that girl gets around! Anywho, they spent some quality time at the beach, enjoying the view and watching the Seattle/Bremerton Ferry run through the sound. Traveling Teddy #2 will be shipping out Monday to Tennessee with Effie following to Colorado soon after on Wednesday of this upcoming week.

After TMZ.com (Traveling Teddy #1 couldn’t be reached for comment about the alleged tryst) caught the two canoodling at the beach, Traveling Teddy #2 went home to get fitted for his backpack. He took the job very seriously and was great about modeling his knap sack. This backpack was crocheted out of leftover Noro Kureyon like the others. TT#2 was happy about the fit.

Last, but not least, Traveling Teddy Bear’s “It” Girl, Effie, demanded a tote bag of her own, girlie style. She wanted something bright like her natural body color, so that’s what she got. She’s excited to venture out to new places in the near future and looks forward to coming back with all sorts of do-dads like her fellow teddy brethern and sisteren.

Well, that’s it for now. As teddies start their travels, be on the look out for them at all sorts of off the beaten path locales.

Until next time!

July 14, 2008. Traveling Teddy #1, Traveling Teddy #2, Traveling Teddy #3.