Hugs ( real and otherwise)

There is an advantage of being almost as broad as you are long

You give good hugs

A hug should feel all encompassing and safe with a face full of cleavage or jumper...

so its only reasonable that big guys like me can wop em out with much more force than any skinny chicken can do

A friend stopped by yesterday afternoon, all tearful and upset

they needed a long hug and they got one , just outside the kitchen door with Albert watching with his bright golden eyes.

Hugs are food for the needy and sometimes are as rare as hens' teeth.

I am waiting for my ten year old financial advisor to turn up. I hope he  is a wizz kid

the morose postman has just been and dropped off a package from Finland

" I hope you're not starting another friggin competition " he moaned loudly as Mary danced at my feet trying to rip the letters from his hand.

He didn't smile at her.....he doesn't smile at anything

"Finland?" I mused "No I'm not expecting anything from Finland!"

The postman snorted

The package proved to be two original prints from Heini Kauppinen.

One for me and one for Rachel...

a lovey surprise....a virtual hug from someone we don't know

thank you!

I've had a few virtual hugs just recently:  an email from London Bear and another sweet one from Mitch. Some historical research from Rosica ( THANK YOU) and messages from Candice, Mike,Joni…...and others......kind words and best wishes....more hugs for the big guy who needs hugs as much as anyone
Under the montana Clematis, hanging on the gate yesterday was a plastic bag with a homemade cake in it.
The note inside said " I hope you don't leave us" and it was signed with an unhappy emoji face and a kiss.
The cake was lemon drizzle with half moons of candied peel on the top.
It was wrapped in silver foil