Psycho Bear

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty have been to Ikea.

Growly Bear has bought Princess Kitty lots of things for her new home. Glasses and lamps. Throws and snuggle blankets. Light bulbs and tables.

Princess Kitty's favourite things are an orange washing up brush and a lampshade with pretty beads.

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty like shopping together. Growly Bear likes watching what Princess Kitty chooses. It helps them understand the point of guinea pigs.

Sometimes Growly Bear really likes the things Princess Kitty chooses. Sometimes he is not sure. And sometimes he is horrified.

Growly Bear says when Princess Kitty chooses something he doesn't like he hears a noise in his head like the Psycho film. A sort of screeching noise. Princess Kitty wonders if Growly Bear should see a doctor.

How To Make Sweet Honey

Growly Bear has been at work today. He has been teaching bad bears how to be better. He has been teaching them about the point of guinea pigs.

He talked to the bad bears about making honey. He explained how important it is to have good ingredients. He told them that honey made in the wrong way always tastes sour.

Talking to the bad bears made Growly Bear think about how he and Princess Kitty make honey together. It made him realise how special they honey they make is. The best he has ever made.

Princess Kitty likes making honey with Growly Bear too. She likes the sweet taste. She loves their secret recipes that no-one else knows about. And she knows that what makes their honey so special is magic.

Whose Turn To Choose?

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have done lots of things today.

First Princess Kitty made Growly Bear a cup of tea in bed. Then Princess Kitty had to go to the doctors. She has a little lump on her leg. The doctor gave her some cream to rub into it to make it better.

Then Princess Kitty and Growly Bear went shopping. Princess Kitty said she would buy Growly Bear lunch and he could choose where they would eat.

In her head Princess Kitty hoped Growly Bear would choose her favourite cafe. It sells nice salads and delicious puddings. Princess Kitty thinks the point of guinea pigs might be found in such a place.

But Growly Bear chose somewhere different. He found a cafe which sold tea in mugs and where all the food came with chips. Growly Bear was very excited. It was just the sort of place he likes to eat.

Princess Kitty looked around carefully. She hoped nobody that she knows would see her. She hoped her mummy would never find out she had eaten in such a place.

Growly Bear ate all his food up. He said it was delicious. He promised to bring Princess Kitty again.

Princess Kitty smiled and said thank you. Inside her head she decided it would be her turn to choose next time.

Surprises

Princess Kitty has been working hard cleaning up her new little house again today. She has cleaned the bathroom. She has vacuumed the carpets. She has emptied all the boxes.

Growly Bear is staying at Princess Kitty's new home again for a few days. When he arrived he was very surprised at all Princess Kitty had done. Very surprised indeed.

He went into every room. He looked in all the cupboards. He saw how clean the bathroom is now. He saw how sparkling the kitchen has become. He says Princess Kitty is making it into a lovely new home. He says it is part of the point of guinea pigs.

And Growly Bear had a surprise for Princess Kitty too. A microwave that can grill and bake. It is very shiny. Princess Kitty thinks it will look fine in her new kitchen. Very fine indeed.

Fusspot Bear

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty have both been visiting people today.

Princess Kitty visited her step girl kitten and grandkittens. Her little boy grandkitten made her laugh. Her little girl grandkitten was sweet. Princess Kitty gave her lots of cuddles.

Growly Bear has been visiting the sister of the bear that he lives with. He likes the sister and her partner and their children. But he does not like the food they serve.

Growly Bear is quite fussy about food. Princess Kitty finds it difficult to work out sometimes.

For example, he insists on buying the finest ingredients when he is cooking. The juiciest, tastiest tomatoes. The softest avocados. The best watercress. But when he goes out to eat he likes nothing better than to have sausage egg and chips in a cafe.

Princess Kitty wonders if guinea pigs are so fussy. Growly Bear says he is sure they know what they like and only eat that. Princess Kitty thinks she might find out.

Scour, Scrape And Scrub

Princess Kitty has been cleaning. She has been cleaning her new kitchen.

She has scoured and scraped. She has washed walls and ceilings. She has scrubbed floors. She has polished tiles.

At the end of the day she looks around. Her new kitchen is gleaming.

She thinks Growly Bear is going to like cooking in this kitchen. She thinks he is going to be surprised when he sees how clean and shiny she has made it.

And Princess Kitty has another surprise for Growly Bear. She is going to have a lodger.

Daisy is coming to live with Princess Kitty. Daisy is a Cat. Daisy used to live with Princess Kitty at her big house. And now she is going to live with her in her new home.

Growly Bear was very excited when Princess Kitty told him about Daisy. Growly Bear likes Cats. And Cats like Growly Bear. Like guinea pigs they bring fun and love into a home.

Princess Kitty is going to work hard to make her new home just right for when Daisy arrives.

Dusters At Dawn

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have been working hard again.

Growly Bear is feeling stiff. He doesn't think he is a bear who should be lifting heavy things. He thinks he is a bear who should be able to schmooze. But he doesn't really mind. He likes to help Princess Kitty.

Princess Kitty is a bit stiff too. She is thinking about how much work she has to do. Her new home is not very clean. All her things are in boxes. She has a busy few days ahead of her.

Growly Bear has gone back to his cave now for the weekend. He felt sad to leave Princess Kitty. He wondered if she would be alright on her own in her new little home. And he has promised to talk to Princess Kitty about the point of guinea pigs next time they meet. He will need to think about what he is going to say.

In the meantime Princess Kitty is getting read to start work. She is getting her dusters ready. She wants to surprise Growly Bear when he comes to visit next time. She hopes Growly Bear will say "Goodness Princess Kitty. Your home is spic and span. Just the ticket".

Fish, Chips and Champagne

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear are sitting on either side of the fireplace in Princess Kitty's new home. They are eating fish and chips out of the paper and drinking champagne. Just like they planned.

It has been a busy day full of adventures. They packed all Princess Kitty's things into a little van and trailer that she borrowed. Then they got a call to say Princess Kitty to go into her new home.

They looked around The Cardigan. It was clean and empty. Ready for the next people to live in.

Princess Kitty hopes they will be as happy as she has been there. She hopes that they will feel some of the love she and Growly Bear felt there. She hopes living there will help them understand the point of guinea pigs.

On the way to the new house Princess Kitty's mattress bounced off the trailer into the road. Princess Kitty and Growly Bear giggled.

When they got to Princess Kitty's new home they took all her things in. Growly Bear and Princess Kitty lifted sofas. They carried wardrobes. They pushed fridges.

What a tiring day. I think those little creatures will sleep well tonight!

Goodbye To The Cardigan

Tomorrow is the big day.

Tomorrow Princess Kitty leaves The Cardigan forever. She is excited about her new adventure. But she is sad too. The Cardigan has been a special place for her. It has been her first home on her own. It has been the place where her love for Growly Bear has grown. It has seen tears and laughter. It has seen passion and pleasure. And it has been a place to think about the point of guinea pigs.

Growly Bear is at The Cardigan tonight ready to help Princess Kitty move tomorrow. He is feeling a bit sad too. He has grown to love The Cardigan. He has loved coming to visit. He has loved playing music and playing tricks there. And he has enjoyed making special honey with Princess Kitty.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear cuddle up. They are ready for the next part of their adventure.

Wise Old Bear

Princess Kitty is shattered.

She feels as if she is running on empty. The Cardigan is full of boxes. She is very busy at work trying to get everything done before she has a break. And she is washed out after her cold. Poor Princess Kitty.

Growly Bear understands. He understands that she is tired. He understands that she feels a bit adrift. He understands that she is feeling a bit scared about leaving The Cardigan for her own home.

He knows too that everything will be OK. He knows that he will be there to help Princess Kitty move and look after her. He knows that there will be things to learn about the point of guinea pigs.

But best of all Growly Bear knows they will eat fish and chips on the night Princess Kitty moves.

One Sweet Bear

GrowlyBear is the sweetest bear in the world. So Princess Kitty thinks.

Princess Kitty is dashing about. She is busy at work. She is busy packing everything into boxes at The Cardigan.

It is Princess Kitty's mummy's birthday on Wednesday. She has been worrying when she will find time to buy her a present.

So Growly Bear went into town today. He went into a shop and bought some nice things for Princess Kitty to give to her mummy. Some pyjamas, a nice dressing gown, some slippers and some socks. Kind Growly Bear.

Princess Kitty finds it hard to get used to some of Growly Bear's ways. She is not used to bears who can shop. She is not used to bears who are so thoughtful and kind. She wants to give him a great big kiss. She wants to tell him that he is helping her understand the point of guinea pigs.

That really is one sweet bear.

Ups And Downs

Princess Kitty is ugly.

Or at least she if feeling very ugly today. She has a big cold sore on her top lip. Just under her whiskers. Poor Princess Kitty.

Growly Bear has been trying to fix things today. He has been trying to fix the dishwasher at his cave.

Usually Growly Bear is good at fixing things. But today he just could not fix the dishwasher. 8 hours of hard working. Poor Growly Bear.

Life for cats and bears can be up and down. Just like it is for guinea pigs.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear hope there will be some more up again soon.

But The Greatest Of These Is Love

Growly Bear has been to a wedding today.

He left The Cardigan early to go back to his cave. He put on his smart little cream suit. The wedding was of a friend of his, Whirly Shirly. She is in love. Growly Bear is very happy for her.

During the service Growly Bear felt moved. He sang the hymns. He listened carefully to the readings. He thought about Princess Kitty. He thought about how much he loves her. He knew that the point of guinea pigs is being with the one you love. As he sang Jerusalem, Growly Bear had tears running down his furry little cheeks. Poor Growly Bear.

Princess Kitty was thinking about Growly Bear. She knew today might be difficult for him. She understands how difficult things are for him. She understands that he is frightened. She understands that he is unhappy. She understands that all she can do to help is stay strong, be patient and keep loving him.

On The Road

Growly Bear is staying that The Cardigan tonight.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have been out walking together. Princess Kitty took Growly Bear to a hill and they walked to the top. Growly Bear moaned quite a lot. He said it made him puffed out. He said he was scared he was going to get blown away because it was very windy. Princess Kitty just sniffed.

Then Princess Kitty and Growly Bear went for a drive in Growly Bear's little Skoda. They went to see the outside of Princess Kitty's new home. They drove around the area so that Growly Bear could see where Princess Kitty is going to live.

They went up hills. They went along windy roads. They went past pubs and churchyards. They even visited a colony for some people searching for the point of guinea pigs.

When they got home Growly Bear made Princess Kitty some nice tea. Her cold was much better after their walk. They watched a video together and then made some of the most beautiful, clever and complicated honey ever.

Those clever little creatures.

Kitty No Mates

Princess Kitty is a leper. No-one wants to be her friend. Even her mummy does not want to see her.

Princess Kitty has a cold. A very nasty cold indeed. Her little nose is red and running. She keeps coughing and sneezing. Her throat is sore. When she when into an office today the woman behind the counter started fanning the air to keep the germs away. Poor Princess Kitty.

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty were supposed to be meeting today. But Growly Bear wants to try not to catch Princess Kitty's cold so that he can help her move to her new home next week. So they agreed not to meet.

Growly Bear says he will go back to his cave and think nice thoughts about Princess Kitty instead. He says he will chat to her later on MSN about guinea pigs and other important things.

Princess Kitty says "Atisshoo"!

There's No Place Like Home

Princess Kitty is not feeling much better today. She is not thinking about that this evening though. Nor is she thinking about guinea pigs. She has been to see her new home instead.

It is a few weeks since Princess Kitty saw her new home. She had forgotten what it looks like. She is very excited.

On the way home Princess Kitty cried a little bit. She cried because she was happy. She cried because she knows her new home is going to be very very special. She cried because its hers. Her own special place.

Princess Kitty is going to love her new home. And she is going to fill it with love.

Aches and Pains

Princess Kitty is not very well. She has had a sore throat for a few days.

Growly Bear says she must drink plenty and gargle with salty water. Princess Kitty thinks 'Yuk'. But she is doing it - sometimes at least.

Princess Kitty is also a bit worried. She is worried about a little lump on her leg. She has made an appointment to see the doctor to talk about it.

Growly Bear is feeling OK although he is still worrying about lots of things. He worries about Princess Kitty managing on her own. He worries especially when she is not very well.

Never mind. Growly Bear and Princess Kitty are going to have some more time together soon. They will be able to sing and eat and sleep and play and talk about guinea pigs together. And of course there will be lots of honey making.

The Thickening Web

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty chatted on their little handsfree on the way to work this morning.

Princess Kitty told Growly Bear all about her clever girl kitten and how well she had danced. The team won the dancing competition. Hooray for that girl kitten.

Growly Bear told Princess Kitty all about his boy cub. He has had some bad news. He went to America to record an album with his band. He gave up his house and everything to do it. Now he has been told there will be no money, at least not for a while. Poor Growly Bear's cub.

Growly Bear has said his cub can go and live with him for a little while. To help him out. Growly Bear is feeling a bit mixed up about this. He knows it is the right thing to do but it makes everything more complicated. It is as if there is a web of problems keeping him and Princess Kitty apart. He wonders if guinea pigs have such difficulties. He wonders if Fatty Flatfoot has put a spell on him.

Princess Kitty understands about Growly Bear's cub. She would do the same for her kittens. She would help Growly Bear's cub if she could. But Growly Bear's cub does not know about his daddy's love for Princess Kitty. So she will just have to help Growly Bear by being kind and patient. And of course telling him every day that she loves him.

Very Proud Indeed

Today has been a day for cubs and kittens.

Growly Bear has been cooking one of his legendary dishes for his cubs. A vegetarian chilli. He makes it to another of his secret recipes. Growly Bear is very proud of his secret recipes. Very proud indeed.

Princess Kitty has seen her kittens too. She went to see her girl kitten dance. She went with her mummy. Her girl kitten was spectacular. Princess Kitty felt very proud. Very proud indeed.

But although Growly Bear and Princess Kitty have had nice days they miss each other. They miss each other very much. They hope being brave at this hard time will help them understand the point of guinea pigs.

Those little creatures. They are brave aren't they. I am very proud of them

It's The Thought That Counts

Growly Bear has been surfing today. Surfing the Internet.

He has been reading about lots of things. He has been watching videos on U Tube. He has been learning about America and Britain, about funny things and sad things. About subtle things and shocking things. And of course the point of guinea pigs.

Princess Kitty has been busy too. She had her mummy round for lunch which was very nice. She went to help at a charity event selling raffle tickets. And then she had fish and chips for tea.

When Growly Bear heard Princess Kitty had had fish and chips for tea he was surprised and a bit jealous. Growly Bear loves fish and chips. He likes eating them with his paws and getting them all greasy. He likes to eat them best when he is very hungry, especially at the seaside.

Princess Kitty says she will save Growly Bear a chip. Growly Bear is not sure if this is such a good thing as he won't be seeing Princess Kitty for a few days.

I suppose it is the thought that counts.

Calling

Princess Kitty has been at a rally today. A campaign rally.

She was there to speak to the crowd. She was a bit frightened but Growly Bear had helped her prepare. He helped her with writing her speech. He helped her with practising it. And he sent her lots of texts telling her that she would be great.

Princess Kitty might be on the television tonight. Except she won't see it because she does not have a television. It is the first thing on her shopping list when she moves house.

Growly Bear has been working hard today too. He chatted to Princess Kitty on his way home. He was very tired. So tired he told Princess Kitty he was worried he might fall asleep. Princess Kitty kept talking to him. She tried to tell him funny stories. She told him what she had learned today about the point of guinea pigs. She helped him to wake up.

Clever girl Princess Kitty. A rallying call and a wake up call all in one day.

Chain Reaction

Growly Bear text Princess Kitty today. He text her to tell her that he was chained to his desk.

Princess Kitty wondered if Growly Bear really was chained to his desk. Maybe that wicked witch Fatty Flatfoot has discovered his love for Princess Kitty. Perhaps she has decided that she needs more control over him.

Then she wonders if perhaps Growly Bear might like to be chained to his desk. She thinks about some of his awake dreams. She thinks about how he likes her to be strict.

Meanwhile Growly Bear has been busy working. He is going to stay with Princess Kitty at The Cardigan tonight. He needs to get lots of jobs done before he can leave. He has not even got time to think about the point of guinea pigs.

Princess Kitty is looking forward to Growly Bear coming. She is preparing The Cardigan. And wondering where to attach the chain.

Acts Of Kindness

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have been trying to help others today.

Some times they help in a way that can be seen. Other times they help in secret ways. Like thinking kind thoughts.

Growly Bear has been helping bad bears be better. He is helping them to be kinder.

Princess Kitty has been thinking kind thoughts. She has been thinking about her little niece. Her little niece is struggling to understand the point of guinea pigs. She is hard to reach out to. Princess Kitty sent her a kind text. She hopes it will remind her niece that she loves her.

Being kind makes people feel loved. And being loved is important

The Power Of Love

Princess Kitty has had a long hard day. Very long and very hard indeed.

She got up at 6.10am when her alarm went off. She had a bath and washed her fur. Then she dried it and straightened it. She had a cup of tea and got dressed.

She got to the office at 7.20am. After a brief chat with Growly Bear she had her head down working all day. Reading, writing, interviewing, sending emails, having discussions and going to meetings.

After work she went to a friend's house for tea. Then she went to another meeting. She did not get home until 10.30pm. Tired little cat.

Growly Bear has had a busy day too. He has had his head down at work too.

Tonight he has been doing some research. Some research to help Princess Kitty. She has to make a speech on Friday. Growly Bear has been gathering ideas for her. He has found out things about guinea pigs. He has drafted a speech. Clever Growly Bear. And kind Growly Bear.

Things are not easy for Growly Bear. He has so much on his mind. Difficult things.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have not had much time to talk today either. They feel a long way apart even though they are thinking about each other all the time. At times like this they just have to trust in the power of love.

Web Of Love

Princess Kitty is feeling calm today. She has been able to say things to herself that keep her calm. She has done some jobs. She has had lunch with her girl kitten. And she has had nice food.

Growly Bear is feeling a bit wobbly. He is missing Princess Kitty. When he played his guitar his tears ran down his face. He was crying. Poor Growly Bear.

Growly Bear has a lot on his mind. He cares for the bear that he lives with. He would not do anything to hurt her on purpose. But he loves Princess Kitty and he wants to be with her. And he doesn't see how to do the right thing without one of those going wrong.

Princess Kitty knows she needs to stay strong for Growly Bear. She knows she will. She knows she needs to understand the point of guinea pigs so that she can help Growly Bear. She hopes she will. She knows that the needs to love Growly Bear. That will always be.

Weave your web of spells Princess Kitty to keep that little bear safe.

In The Moment

Today is a bit sad. Growly Bear has had to go back to his cave.

The bear that he lives with is coming back. She has been on a little holiday. Growly Bear has to go and get the cave ready. He has to go and collect her from the airport.

Growly Bear's head is buzzing. It is full of thoughts and feelings about Princess Kitty. He is thinking about how much he is going to miss her. He is thinking about how lovely it has been to spend time with her. He has been thinking about how much he wants to be with her all the time.

Princess Kitty is feeling sad too. Very sad indeed. She has a little ache in her tummy. She misses Growly Bear.

She thinks about guinea pigs. She thinks about how they live in the moment and don't worry about the future.

Princess Kitty sighs. When she thinks about her past with Growly Bear she feels joy. When she thinks about how much she loves Growly Bear and how lucky she is to have him she feels blessed. And she tries hard not to think about the future and how that might be. That way she hopes she won't worry about it.

Snuggles And Nuzzles

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty have been out for the day.

They went for a little drive in Growly Bear's Skoda. Then they went shopping in a pretty little town. Then they had some lunch.

The sun was shining. Growly Bear and Princess Kitty had love in their hearts. They could not have been happier. Being together seemed to be part of the point of guinea pigs.

When they got home Princess Kitty and Growly Bear cuddled up together and watched videos. They snuggled into one another. They nuzzled each other.

Princess Kitty purred sweetly. Growly Bear just smiled.

You Are What You Eat

Growly Bear has survived. He survived his encounter with Fatty Flatfoot. And now he is at The Cardigan for the weekend.

When Growly Bear arrived, he and Princess Kitty walked to the shops to buy some tea. They tried to choose things that would be easy to cook so that they could spend more time just loving each other. They chose some fish in breadcrumbs, some chunky oven chips and some mushy peas.

But oh dear. Their tea didn't turn out at all nicely. Growly Bear said it was the worst meal he had ever cooked. He wrinkled up his little nose when he tasted the fish. He stuck out his little tongue when he tasted the chips. Only the mushy peas were OK,

Growly Bear says having bad food is the worst thing of all. Every guinea pigs knows that you are what you eat.

Preparing For The Lion's Den

Growly Bear is preparing. Preparing to do battle with Fatty Flatfoot.

He has to go to a meeting tomorrow. A meeting with the wicked witch Fatty Flatfoot. There will be other people there which should help keep him safe. And he is practising a spell to surprise Fatty Flatfoot. A spell about birdsong. A spell that needs someone who understands the point of guinea pigs to weave it.

Growly Bear wonders if Suma will be there. If she is there he will have to keep his guard up. It will be hard to keep a spell on Fatty Flatfoot without Suma seeing. And then Growly Bear would be in danger. Poor little bear.

Princess Kitty is making magic too. She is making a special spell to keep Growly Bear safe. Her magic is getting stronger all the time. She will protect Growly Bear. Lucky little bear.

It Ain't Fur Real Joey

Growly Bear is feeling a bit sad today. He had to say goodbye to Princess Kitty this morning.

He knows he will be seeing her again in a few days. But he can't help missing having her around. Her funny ways. They way she talks about guinea pigs. How she sounds when she laughs out loud. How she cuddles him and puts his ribbon on for him.

Princess Kitty is missing Growly Bear too. But she isn't feeling sad. Spending time with Growly Bear has made her even more sure that they are meant to be together. She knows that Growly Bear is the one.

So Princess Kitty knows that being parted from Growly Bear is only for a little while. She knows it won't last forever. She knows it isn't real.

Change Of Plan

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear have had a change of plan today.

They had planned to go to Growly Bear's cave for the night. But then Growly Bear's boy cub decided to come home. He has been in America trying to find out about guinea pigs. He has been home for a few weeks and he has had some bad news. So he needs to go where he feels safe.

Growly Bear's cub does not know about Growly Bear's love for Princess Kitty. So Growly Bear and Princess Kitty had to change their plans.

They went back to The Cardigan instead. And did some of the things they love to do together.

And then when it was time to sleep, they curled up around each other and slept peacefully.