PART THE FIRST – IN WHICH THE TRAVELING TEAPOT ARRIVES IN THE CANADIAN WEST, LOOKS AROUND OUTSIDE, DECIDES HIBERNATION IS A GOOD OPTION, AND TAKES SOME SELFIES.

Dear Tea Friends,

In preparing for the imminent departure of Tardis and pulling together some blog entries from my journal and my photos, I found these observations that Tardis had made over his time here.  So let's see what those notes say .....

"I waited on the porch outside the front door after being chauffeured here by a pleasant postie in a red and blue and white truck with "CanadaPost" on the side - I'm not sure if he spoke French or not ....

My host family were apparently out on some errands on that day in that first week in January, and oh, it was cold while I patiently waited!  They finally arrived home and much to my surprise, I overheard them say that yes, it was chilly, but really, the weather had been quite decent so far.  Hmmpphh!  we'll have to see about that, won't we?  Here's the view outside: 

We got acquainted that first week, and as they had to be out for various appointments (medical, I think), I had lots of time on my own here to explore. I'm VERY glad that travelling around doesn't seem to be part of the plan here - the weather's been lots colder than I'd thought, with wind, and snow too, that's stayed on the ground the whole time I've been here.  Hibernation is definitely the best way to go!  I've been able to take a few selfies while my hosts have been out - shhh, don't tell!.  Here are a few I was able to transfer. 

My hosts celebrate the full 12 Days of Christmas, so their tree was still up when I arrived:

 

 And I think I look very handsome next to the Yuletide needlepoint pillow:

 

And look!  I've found a friend."  

 (End of Tardis' entry for today ....)



{Dianne - hostess, writing now] Well, it looks as if Tardis kept himself well occupied while we were out.  I've found some more photos as well, and taken some myself to add to future posts this week.  Back in the next day or two with more.

Kind regards,
Dianne