@ Joyful Sleigh Ride Shelley and Mimi have been given a free map to help them enjoy their Winter Tour! Before unfolding it, they read the cover: Glacial Gliding Your pet is welcomed in the morning by the jingle of sleigh bells, and two trusty brown steeds provide the transport for today's trip. Your pet will need to wrap up warmly for the ride! Along the way to the day's main event, the pets view winter flora transformed and beautified by frost, and they pass snowbound chalets. Today's tour provides an exciting opportunity to go paragliding! What splendid views can be seen while soaring in thermal currents high above the ground! After a safe landing, the day winds to its peaceful close of hot drinks, a log fire and another super house to explore. Joyful Sleigh Ride When pioneer Nebraskans wanted to travel somewhere fast, they waited for snowfall. That was the signal for sleighs to appear, making their winter journeys easier and very pleasurable . "The most pleasant of anticipations fill our hearts when we hear the merry jingle of sleighbells," said the Lincoln Evening News on 11 December, 1897, "or when someone tells us that the ice is thick enough to hold a horse." A horse-drawn sleigh, its bed partially filled with hay, was a luxury vehicle. The jingle of the sleigh bells and the merry cries of the occupants could be heard for a long distance over the empty prairie on a still, crisp wintry night. Early newspapers in the files of the Nebraska State Historical Society frequently mentioned sleighing parties in their columns.
While wandering in Winter, you met Mimi.
Shelley shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Scenic Road “Seeing these places makes me want to spend a week or two, Shelley,” remarked Firefly. "You know, experience in full what it's like to live here." "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Shelley. "To broaden your horizons and so on." Wintry Scenic Road The most routine journey by road can be transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland by a fall of snow.
While wandering in Winter, you met Firefly.
Shelley shook paws with Firefly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Celebration of Frost “What’s this winter shrub called?” asked Delilah. “Er—I only know the Latin name for it,” said Shelley and hastily changed the subject. Celebration of Frost Freezing conditions over a period of several days leads to the growth of the most dramatic hoar frost formations. Fallen leaves and the twigs of trees are coated with beautiful crystalline creations clearly visible in the pale sunshine.
While wandering in Winter, you met Delilah.
Shelley shook paws with Delilah the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lone Leaf “What’s this winter shrub called?” asked Rockstar. “Er—I only know the Latin name for it,” said Shelley and hastily changed the subject. Lone Leaf What makes a leaf, a single leaf, cling to a barren winter-swept tree on a cool rainy day in late February? Its fellow friends having fallen months before with winter’s first blast, swept away and forgotten. O leaf, why do you cling so, lonely on a branch, clinging, vainly, foolishly, not knowing when it is time to let go? Do you know something we don’t? Is your destiny to be surrounded by friends again when warmth and glow return to the world? Are you to serve a bigger purpose with your resistance to the way things are or should be? Or . . . can you just not let go, understanding your time has come? Agency, serendipity, resistance, complacency. We’ll never know why that lone leaf clings so, why other lone leaves on other trees share mutual experiences all alone.cc (C) Ian Hochberg, 2018
While wandering in Winter, you met Rockstar.
Shelley shook paws with Rockstar the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hip Hip Hooray! "It's turned a bit cold, Shelley, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Esmerelda. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Shelley. Hip Hip Hooray! These red berries, or hips come from a large range of wild rose species. They are edible and high in Vitamin C. They can be bunched or solitary, on spiny or, more usually, hook-thorned arching stems. They can be found in hedges and deep woodland.
While wandering in Winter, you met Esmerelda.
Shelley shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowbound Cabins "Lil, was that last one we looked at a thorn bush with roses? Or a rose bush with thorns?" asked Shelley. Snowbound Cabins Sometimes record snowfall buries buildings and homes! In some countries, when winter rolls around, the locals hunker down in their wooden cabins with log burners and slow-cooked stews.
While wandering in Winter, you met Lil.
Shelley shook paws with Lil the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heliotrope Winter Tree “I’m going to take a cutting of this,” Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) said to Shelley. “This would look just fine in a half barrel in my front garden!” Heliotrope Winter Tree This tree allows the winter landscape to burst into glorious life! The frost does little to diminish the vivid heliotrope hue.
While wandering in Winter, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Shelley shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Tree in Wintertime "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Shelley," said Duchess, "for this experience alone?" Shelley, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Tree in Wintertime Winters may be long and cold, but in the outside world some trees can allay that dullness and transform it into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures and colours. Everything combines to make an attractive winter scene.
While wandering in Winter, you met Duchess.
Shelley shook paws with Duchess the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red Berry Branches “I'm glad I remembered the sugarlumps to thank our sleigh horses, Shelley,” said Mini. "It's a great way to travel through the snow!" Shelley agreed. “It's a brilliant start to the day, Mini!"
Red Berry Branches Red berries on shrubs and trees look cheerful in the wintertime, gleaming in the sun or accentuated with a dusting of snow. Some flora display beautiful fruits in late summer or autumn, which persist into winter and are a useful food source, attracting hungry birds. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet or vermilion, their attractive berries adorn their branches in eye-catching clusters, which gleam like jewels in the sunlight.
While wandering in Winter, you met Mini.
Shelley shook paws with Mini the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frosty Leaves "It's turned a bit cold, Shelley, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Pasture. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Shelley. Frosty Leaves Green leaves rimed with frost give a Christmassy feel to this snapshot of nature in hibernation until the spring.
While wandering in Winter, you met Pasture.
Shelley shook paws with Pasture the Pistachio Green Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Pine “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Shelley?” Soxy said. “It certainly would, Soxy!" said Shelley. Snowy Pine What could be more evocative of the Christmas season than an evergree pine tree in the snow?
While wandering in Winter, you met Soxy.
Shelley shook paws with Soxy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Meadow Aglow "Do you think we'll see penguins like we did on Snow Beach that time, YoYo?" asked Shelley. "Oh gosh, Shelley, do you remember those sharks, and the octopus as well? Poor Fresco took one look and hid in the bottom of the boat!" responded YoYo. Meadow Aglow Alpine meadows have a dense carpet of short grass and abound in brightly coloured flowering plants. According to the types of grasses that predominate, there are herbaceous, sedge, cobresia, and mixed-grass meadows. These meadows are used for seasonal grazing.
While wandering in Winter, you met YoYo.
Shelley shook paws with YoYo the Cheeky Chihuahua. They both received one silver mole!
@ Jingle Bells Sleigh Shelley gulped in dismay. “The paragliding will be quite safe, won’t it, Dreamer?” she whispered. ”Yes, of course,” Dreamer reassured her. “They’ve not lost a pet yet!”
Jingle Bells Sleigh Trotting through the snow on a one-horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go laughing all the way!
While wandering in Winter, you met Dreamer.
Shelley shook paws with Dreamer the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winter Plant "This is fabulous, Shadow," enthused Shelley. "I'll have this photo printed and framed and display it next to my ceramic puffin that I got in the little gift shop near Snow Beach and the model lighthouse from Transcia!" "You'll have a fine collection of mementos, Shelley!" said Shadow. Winter Plant Autumn has its own glory, with brilliant foliage and golden grasses. However, winter shrubs can appear skeletal as deciduous shrubs drop their leaves in preparation for winter dormancy. But come the spring, buds will appear and unfurl.
While wandering in Winter, you met Shadow.
Shelley shook paws with Shadow the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Conifer “I’m going to have to spend a lot of time when we get back looking up what all these winter shrubs are!” said Shelley to Kitty. Snowy Conifer Coniferous trees typically do not lose their greenery in winter. Their leaves, often called “needles,” stay on the trees year round. Because of this, they are often called “evergreens.” These trees are well adapted to survive cold temperatures!
While wandering in Winter, you met Kitty.
Shelley shook paws with Kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Soar and Explore "I think I'll take a cutting of the plant over there," said Shelley. "The label says it's 'vigorous' and 'fearless'." Thurmy sniffed. "That's gardeners' talk for 'an invasive species that will take over your entire garden if permitted'!" Soar and Explore Give paragliding a go and experience the thrill of unpowered flight! Enjoy the weightless feeling of soaring through the skies with beautiful views at your feet on an unforgettable experience.
While wandering in Winter, you met Thurmy.
Shelley shook paws with Thurmy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gliding Galore “My uncle grows these in his back garden,” observed Shelley. “Wow! He must surely have green fingers!” replied BUZZ. Gliding Galore To dip your toe into the exciting world of paragliding, you can take a "tandem" ride with an instructor. While you revel in the stunning aerial views, the guide will launch your trip, expertly navigate invisible thermals and bring you safely back down to land.
While wandering in Winter, you met BUZZ.
Shelley shook paws with BUZZ the Bee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Joyride Paraglide Shelley gulped in dismay. “The paragliding will be quite safe, won’t it, Enty?” she whispered. ”Yes, of course,” Enty reassured her. “They’ve not lost a pet yet!”
Joyride Paraglide Experience the thrill of unpowered flight, enjoying breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the scenery below!
While wandering in Winter, you met Enty.
Shelley shook paws with Enty the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tangerine Sunset “Oh hello, Shelley!” cried Celeste. “Didn’t we bump into each other in the Boho artists' quarter a while ago?” Tangerine Sunset Just drink in this beautiful vista of the sun setting across a range of snowy mountain peaks! What an incredible view, whether you are on snowshoes, skis or are paragliding, to see the sky awash with pink and orange hues as the daylight fades.
While wandering in Winter, you met Celeste.
Shelley shook paws with Celeste the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bashful Bear “I’m going to have to spend a lot of time when we get back looking up what all these winter shrubs are!” said Shelley to Garfield. Bashful Bear Aw, who can resist the pleading face of this forlorn little ted? He just wants to be picked up for a cuddle, and will be your friend for life.
While wandering in Winter, you met Garfield.
Shelley shook paws with Garfield the All Hallow’s Eve Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
@ Club Hub Shelley was leaning back in the sleigh gazing out on the wintry vista.“I was wishing I’d brought my watercolours, Snowflake” she said. “This just cries out to be painted!”
Club Hub The dark earth tones of this room provide a warm, club-like interior and plenty of space to spread out, eat a hot meal and then pass under the graceful archway to congregate by the fireplace at the far end of the room.
While wandering in Winter, you met Snowflake.
Shelley shook paws with Snowflake the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Superior Interior “Oh my goodness!” cried Oksana. "Have you seen what's in store for us on this trip?" Shelley looked mildly alarmed. “It's not Granny Violet playing the spoons again, is it?" "No! This looks really dangerous!" Shelley perked up, interested. "Is Fresco going to saw a pet in half? It's okay, it's just an illusion." A snowball hit her in the face. Superior Interior The more uncluttered the environment, the more restful it can be. This formal interior in shades of cream and brown, provides a haven to relax in front of the fire, while the greenery "brings the outside in" and purifies the air.
While wandering in Winter, you met Oksana.
Shelley shook paws with Oksana the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cosy Log Fire “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Shelley!” said Hershel. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Shelley good-naturedly took charge of Hershel's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the gloves right at the bottom. These he donned and then Shelley helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Cosy Log Fire What bliss! Draw your chair up to the fireside and toast your paws in the glow of a real fire.
While wandering in Winter, you met Hershel.
Shelley shook paws with Hershel the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hyggekrog Theo was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Shelley unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Theo’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” snapped Theo. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Hyggekrog Curl up in an armchair in a nook of this cosy book-room with a novel or biography selected from the ample choice and while away a cold winter evening by the fire. Or just relax in the warmth with hot chocolate and watch through the window as the rain or snow falls outside.
While wandering in Winter, you met Theo.
Shelley shook paws with Theo the Elf Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mellow Violin "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Shelley," said Dragoon, "for this experience alone?" Shelley, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Mellow Violin In the dimly lit quiet corner of the book-lined study lies a violin, a beautiful shade of varnished red brown, an hour-glass shape with graceful, intricate curvature. Put a sheet of music on the stand and draw the bow across the strings of this rich instrument resonating its high yet warm, mellow tones.
While wandering in Winter, you met Dragoon.
Shelley shook paws with Dragoon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Prink that Drink Shelley is tired out and ready to go home when Beast comes along. "Wow! You find a special prize!" says Beast. Shelley turns round and found it was just behind them! Frosty & Floral The graceful petals of these winter blooms reaching up towards the sky complement the teal leaves with their pale mauve hue. Prink that Drink At the end of a tiring day, what can be better than relaxing with a hot, milky drink to help you unwind and send you off to sleep?
While wandering in Winter, you met Beast.
Shelley shook paws with Beast the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Glacial Gliding Shelley has enjoyed her winter tour and is now ready to go to her own snug, warm home. jejustar feels just the same!! Glacial Gliding Your pet is welcomed in the morning by the jingle of sleigh bells, and two trusty brown steeds provide the transport for today's trip. Your pet will need to wrap up warmly for the ride! Along the way to the day's main event, the pets view winter flora transformed and beautified by frost, and they pass snowbound chalets. Today's tour provides an exciting opportunity to go paragliding! What splendid views can be seen while soaring in thermal currents high above the ground! After a safe landing, the day winds to its peaceful close of hot drinks, a log fire and another super house to explore. Shelley has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can take part in "Huskies, Hijinks and Hygge"!
While wandering in Winter, you met jejustar.
Shelley shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
jejustar gave you 1 "Winter Wanderings Stamp" size 7