@ Childhood Delight Alasdair begins his experience of Air! Childhood Delight Do you still play with bubbles? When washing the dishes and a bubble forms when you squirt the soap, do you laugh or smile in delight? Are you tempted to take some soapy mixture and go for a walk, leaving a trail of bubbles everywhere you go?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Smokey.
Alasdair shook paws with Smokey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Purple Flower Power Egg My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.
Desert Dunes These ridges in the sands are caused by the action of the wind and are called "dunes". The effect is similar to those found under the sea, where it is the waves that form the dunes. Most windblown sand on the Earth is composed of quartz but gypsum dunes are also found.
While experiencing the Elements, you met ~smiggle~.
Alasdair shook paws with ~smiggle~ the Kindergarten Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
~smiggle~ gave you 1 "Purple Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Serene Swift "Did you read what it said under that exhibit earlier, Pynelope?" asked Alasdair. "It stated that early windmills' sails turned anti-clockwise but later makers shifted mainly to clockwise." "Wow, Alasdair! It's one of those things I'd never have thought about!" Serene Swift A lone swift soars in solitude against a backdrop of atmospheric pastel cloud.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Pynelope.
Alasdair shook paws with Pynelope the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Soap Bubble The doldrums is a wind-free area around the equator where sailing ships used to get stuck for weeks. Hence the phrase ‘in the doldrums’. Frozen Soap Bubble A study in patience and skill! A soap bubble frozen in the cold frost.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Misha.
Alasdair shook paws with Misha the Foxfire the Red Panda. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fun With Bubbles The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour. Fun With Bubbles Wintertime is a time to play outdoors and if it is cold enough you can make some soapy mixture and blow bubbles. Watch as ice forms and races around the interior of the bubble. These are delicate and won’t last long as cracks appear letting the air out and then the bubble is gone.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Chilly.
Alasdair shook paws with Chilly the Happy Dragon Hatchling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Soapy Bubbles of Fun “If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting from the postcard I bought in the gift shop," Adept Sanitation Juggernaut said, offering Alasdair a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for itself. “That sounds like a good plan, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut!" said Alasdair. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of our trip through the Elements!" Soapy Bubbles of Fun The iridescence of a soap bubbles, which seem to contain a wealth of changing colour, stem from light striking the bubble from varied angles.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Alasdair shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Train In The Mist “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Alasdair!” said Pistol Pete. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my jumper?" Alasdair good-naturedly took charge of Pistol Pete'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 jumper right at the bottom. This he donned and then Alasdair helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Train In The Mist Who has dreamed of taking a train? Sitting in a swaying car—listening to the clatter of steel wheels on steel tracks. You watch the miles go by as you pass through tunnels and forests—and look down on rivers far below.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Pistol Pete.
Alasdair shook paws with Pistol Pete the Foxfire the Red Panda. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Bubble "What two elements is water made up of, Alasdair?" asked Smoothie. "That's easy: hydrogen and oxygen!" "Correct, Alasdair! Two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen, making the element name H2O." Sunset Bubble The sunset is seen through the body of a bubble, slightly magnifying the setting sun.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Smoothie.
Alasdair shook paws with Smoothie the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Playful Bubbles The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BCE, and it was later supported and added to by Aristotle. Aristotle also suggested that there was a fifth element, aether, because it seemed strange that the stars would be made out of earthly elements. He would be surprised to learn that they are in fact made up of many elements found on earth, and are so hot they could be said to be on fire all the time! Playful Bubbles Burbling, gurgling bubbles rise, tickling the toes as you play in the water.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Blossom.
Alasdair shook paws with Blossom the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Glacier In Greek mythology, the Anemoi were four wind gods, causing wind from the four compass points. Blue Glacier Over many decades a vcontinuing build-up of snow results in the presence of a large enough mass of snow for the change from snow to glacier ice to begin. The age of the oldest glacier ice in Antarctica may approach 1,000,000 years old! Glacier ice is blue because the red (long wavelengths) part of white light is absorbed by ice and the blue (short wavelengths) light is transmitted and scattered. The longer the path light travels in ice, the more blue it appears.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choco.
Alasdair shook paws with Choco the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swift in Flight "What unit of measure is used for wind speed, Alasdair?" asked PI PI. "Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded Alasdair. "No. The knot." "Oh, PI PI, I thought that was to do with sailing?" PI PI consulted the tour guide. " 'A knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.' There you go." Swift in Flight Soaring through the grey clouds, this swift has the freedom of the sky to itself.
While experiencing the Elements, you met PI PI.
Alasdair shook paws with PI PI the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Make a Wish Puffballs “Oh hello, Alasdair!” cried Choose a name. “Didn’t we bump into each other at the Fiat racetrack in Turin last July? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” Make a Wish Puffballs Golden dandelions in bloom are a lovely sight (especially for bees!). Eventually, all those beautiful flowers turn into white globes of exposed seeds that are often called puffballs. Dandelions are so success at growing because their puffballs disperse their seeds over long distances in a stiff breeze. Some dandelions don't need to wait for the wind, though. As dandelions turn to seed, perhaps you will pick them, close your eyes, make a wish, and blow the seeds into the air!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Alasdair shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cruising Cranes "It says here that 'fire' is from the Old English fȳr, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vuur and German Feuer," remarked Alasdair. "That's interesting!" responded Choose a name. Cruising Cranes The crane is a graceful, elegant bird. It plays an important role in Japanese symbolism, representing positive change and associated with the New Year in various cultures. Crane symbolism focuses on the need for balance and living in harmony with others.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Alasdair shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strawberry with Bubbly "A trivia question for you, Bunnibuns!" announced Alasdair. "Who is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States?" Bunnibuns pondered. "I don't know, Alasdair, who is it?" "It's Walt Disney World. The park launches the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing." Strawberry with Bubbly Imagine a ripe, luscious strawberry dropped into a tall glass of sparkling wine or champagne, imparting a subtle fruity flavour into every delicious sip!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Bunnibuns.
Alasdair shook paws with Bunnibuns the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cloud Walking Oh look ... you won a pet! Cloud Walking These clouds are so inviting, fluffy and soft. I wonder how it would feel to walk upon the clouds. Would the feet sink deep into the cloud or would your feet skim lightly across the top? Would you become tired like you do if you walk for a long time on the ground, or would you be able to walk and never tire, no matter how far you went?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Milica.
Alasdair shook paws with Milica the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
Milica gave you 1 "Purple Happy Penguin Waving" size 7
@ Two Heart Kites Air pollution is measured with the Air Quality Index, or AQI. The lower the AQI, the cleaner the air is. However, if you are outside when the AQI is over 100, it’s about the same as breathing in exhaust from a car all day! Things that cause poor air quality are forest fires and cities with lots of car traffic. If the AQI is higher than 100 you shouldn’t spend too much time outside. Two Heart Kites Two red hearts flying high are a joyful sight, and flying kites is always such a fun pastime. The day is clear, and the breeze is steady—let’s join these happy people and fly some kites of our own.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Emerald.
Alasdair shook paws with Emerald the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Diving Polar Bear The idea that four elements – earth, water, air, and fire – made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science and medicine for two thousand years. Diving Polar Bear Polar bears are of course very good swimmers and they have excellent eyesight when underwater. A polar bear will stay in a dive underwater for as long as it can hold its breath, which will usually be about a minute but can be up to three minutes! Their fur is made of hollow hairs, which helps them stay afloat when swimming.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Frost.
Alasdair shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ On The Air "What two elements is water made up of, Alasdair?" asked Choose a name. "That's easy: hydrogen and oxygen!" "Correct, Alasdair! Two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen, making the element name H2O." On The Air "You're on the air!" This familiar phrase from the world of radio broadcasting—or wireless broadcasting for those of us with very long memories!—is as familiar as the iconic red sign that lights up in the studio, to remind broadcasters that anything they say will be heard by their audience, be it local or around the world.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Alasdair shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Air Bubbles "A trivia question for you, Buffy The Vampire Slayer!" announced Alasdair. "Who is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States?" Buffy The Vampire Slayer pondered. "I don't know, Alasdair, who is it?" "It's Walt Disney World. The park launches the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing." Air Bubbles Bubbles are fascinating, and they can teach a lot about elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and even geometry. Not just pretty spheres that float in the air when playing with soap on a warm day.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Alasdair shook paws with Buffy The Vampire Slayer the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Buffy The Vampire Slayer and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Bubbles Everywhere The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BCE, and it was later supported and added to by Aristotle. Aristotle also suggested that there was a fifth element, aether, because it seemed strange that the stars would be made out of earthly elements. He would be surprised to learn that they are in fact made up of many elements found on earth, and are so hot they could be said to be on fire all the time! Bubbles Everywhere Like a kid's dream of so many marbles. Whether these bubbles can be played with or put in the bottom of a fish tank, they look fun to run your hands through.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Suzie.
Alasdair shook paws with Suzie the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Above It All "Wind direction is given by the direction from which the wind comes," said Alasdair. "That makes sense!" replied BERT. Above It All You are drifting along in a balloon high above towns, forests, and lakes. The sun is rising as mist rises from the ground. There is a sense of forever as the expanse of the sky goes on and on.
While experiencing the Elements, you met BERT.
Alasdair shook paws with BERT the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Reflections In A Bubble "Wind direction is given by the direction from which the wind comes," said Alasdair. "That makes sense!" replied MK. Reflections In A Bubble Reflections distort the everyday, when seen through the swirling colours of a bubble, the whole becomes incredible.
While experiencing the Elements, you met MK.
Alasdair shook paws with MK the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Sky Aeroplane The doldrums is a wind-free area around the equator where sailing ships used to get stuck for weeks. Hence the phrase ‘in the doldrums’. Blue Sky Aeroplane Up, up and away! Does this aeroplane carry groups of happy pets jetting off on holiday? Or perhaps businesspets going on international meetings? Whatever their destination, we wish them a safe journey!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Firefly.
Alasdair shook paws with Firefly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red Arrows Daredevils A gale is officially defined as a wind of between 32 and 63 miles per hour. A wind blowing from 4 to 31mph is a breeze. Red Arrows Daredevils The Red Arrows team of the British Royal Air Force carry out a heart-stopping aerobatic display here!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Chewbie.
Alasdair shook paws with Chewbie the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Chewbie gave you 1 "Elements Travel Token" size 10
@ Royal Air Force Red Arrows Team As Alasdair's experience of "Air" comes to an end, he receives a wonderful gift! Pine Tree, Blue, Overlay You can use this wonderful overlay as a backdrop in your art slides, or in the foreground for your pets to scamper around. Trees, glorious trees, there is always room for more trees in your life and your art.
Royal Air Force Red Arrows Team The famous Red Arrows aerobatic team provide an exciting show here in Newcastle on Tyne, England. Alasdair has completed his exploration of "Air"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Paz.
Alasdair shook paws with Paz the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
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