Diving In

Growly Bear has been working in the Fatty Flatfoot empire today.

On the way home he chatted to Princess Kitty on his little Nokia. He told her that today had been slavery at its worst. He told her that on days such as today it was hard to see the point of guinea pigs.

And being a slave in Fatty Flatfoot's empire is not the only problem Growly Bear has. He is unhappy. Unhappy inside.

He wants to be with Princess Kitty. He wants to go and live with her at The Beehive. But he lives with another bear who relies on him. He doesn't want to make her sad. And he doesn't think other bears in his life will understand about his love for Princess Kitty. He thinks they will be cross with him. Poor Growly Bear.

Princess Kitty feels sad for Growly Bear. She understands that it is hard for him. She understands that he is scared. Like when you are on the top diving board at the swimming pool. You want to jump but you just can't.

Princess Kitty doesn't know how Growly Bear is going to get over his problem. She doesn't know how he will find the courage to jump. Maybe he will just have to close his eyes, step over the edge and trust he will land safely.

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.

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.

He's It

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty met up after work today.

They went for a ride in Growly Bear's little Skoda. Growly Bear treated Princess Kitty to a lovely tea. And then they drove some more in the little Skoda.

They talked all evening. They told stories. Princess Kitty told him about her work. Growly Bear told her tales of life in the Fatty Flatfoot empire. They played humming adverts for the other one to guess. They teased each other about the point of guinea pigs. And they played "It"

Growly Bear thinks he is very good at "It". He has told Princess Kitty that he can never be beaten at "It". But Princess Kitty can be as cunning as a fox. She makes Growly Bear "It" when he is not looking. Then he is "It" for ages until she tells him and he makes her "It" again.

When it was time to go Growly Bear and Princess Kitty kissed. They rubbed noses. They cuddled up. And then just as they were leaving, Princess Kitty made Growly Bear "It". Secretly.

Something For The Weekend

It is the weekend.

Growly Bear likes weekends. He likes them because he does not have to slave in Fatty Flatfoot's empire. He likes them because he gets to do special weekend jobs. Jobs such as mowing the lawn, shopping and cooking.

This weekend Growly Bear is trying to fix his skateboard. His skateboard is not working properly. All the petrol keeps leaking out. Poor Growly Bear.

Princess Kitty likes weekends too. She likes them because she can get up a bit later. She likes them because she can see her family and spend time with them. She does weekend jobs too like tidying The Cardigan.

But the best part about weekends for Growly Bear and Princess Kitty is that they sometimes get to see each other. This weekend though they are concentrating on their weekend jobs. So they have to talk to each other in other ways. Like text and phone and email and MSN.

Growly Bear and Princess Kitty like to stay in touch with each other in these ways. Staying in touch with each other is important. Especially when they are missing each other. It is an important part of the point of guinea pigs.

Staying in touch is how Princess Kitty and Growly Bear comfort themselves when they are apart and missing each other. Poor little creatures.

The Name's Bear - Growly Bear

Growly Bear is plotting a trick. A trick against Fatty Flatfoot.

He is going to plant a picture where she will find it. A picture of Princess Kitty. A picture of Princess Kitty looking happy and playing her guitar.

Princess Kitty thinks Growly Bear needs to be careful. She thinks he must be careful not to get caught by Fatty Flatfoot. Anyone who eats guinea pig pies is not to be trusted.

Growly Bear will have to plan his moves. He will have to go undercover. Like a spy. He will have to disguise himself. Perhaps he will wear sun glasses and a false moustache.

Growly Bear knows he will have to be super cool. He knows he will have to look casual while playing his trick. Maybe he will put a little message on the picture. "For your eyes only".

Into The Lion's Den

Growly Bear has an important day ahead. He has a starring role in Fatty Flatfoot's empire today. He has to lead a big event. Everyone will be there. Everyone will be watching him.

Today could be a dangerous day too. Fatty Flatfoot has smelt a bit of a rat. Only a small one but a rat nonetheless. She will be watching Growly Bear's every move. She will be looking out for spells and counter curses

Princess Kitty has told Growly Bear a strong spell he could cast. It would be the strongest spell he has ever done. It would certainly damage Fatty Flatfoot. Princess Kitty believes Growly Bear's magic is nearly strong enough. She believes he is nearly ready.

But not quite. Not now he has come to her attention. It requires him to ask the question "Who ate all the pies" out loud so that everyone can hear. She would see the spell instantly. She would know he knew about the guinea pig pies. Growly Bear would be in mortal danger. Don't do it Growly Bear!

Old Bears And New Tricks

Growly Bear has been doing tricks again. He can play a tune on a glass. He can play a tune on a glass with his wet paw.

Growly Bear showed Princess Kitty his trick. He was very proud. He did it on two different glasses and made two different notes. He looked at Princess Kitty to see if she was impressed. Princess Kitty said she had never seen anything quite like it.

Growly Bear likes doing tricks. He likes surprising people with them. He likes seeing their faces when they realise how clever he is.

Growly Bear is trying to find some new tricks to show Princess Kitty. He has been looking on the Internet. He also wants new tricks to play on Fatty Flatfoot. He knows these need to be invisible though. Subtle like the point of guinea pigs. She has definitely got her eye on him.

Careful Growly Bear

Growly Bear has been duelling. Duelling with that wicked witch Fatty Flatfoot.

Early this morning Growly Bear talked to Princess Kitty. They talked about some of the pressures in their lives. They reminded each other about their search for the point of guinea pigs.

Afterwards Growly Bear felt a bit unsettled. He started to think about all his worries. He started to feel frightened about the risks he is thinking of taking. The risks to his happiness, the risks that people will get cross with him, the risks for his safety in the Fatty Flatfoot empire.

Then Growly Bear had a meeting with Fatty Flatfoot. He used to be quite quiet when he met he met her. Recently he has been getting braver. He has been noticed by her. Careful Growly Bear.

Fatty Flatfoot started issuing her commands. Growly Bear noticed the clever spell she used to do this. She said things in a way that made it sound like the person had already agreed.

And then Growly Bear did a risky thing. He told Fatty Flatfoot that he had noticed her spell. The room went quiet. Everyone watched to see what Fatty Flatfoot would do. Fatty Flatfoot just laughed. And looked at Growly Bear.

Princess Kitty is worried about Growly Bear. She thinks because his head was full of risks he might have been a bit reckless. She says quietly to herself "Be careful Growly Bear".

Trust In Love

Growly Bear has been talking to his friend Willow. Growly Bear likes Willow. He likes her a lot.

Growly Bear and Willow are of a similar age. They are both slaves in the Fatty Flatfoot empire. They have shared an office together for the last five years or so. They have become close friends. They have confided their secrets to each other.

Willow knows all about Growly Bear and Princess Kitty. Princess Kitty knows Willow but not as well as Growly Bear. Willow is Growly Bear's friend. She wants Growly Bear to be safe and happy. She understands how hard things are for him.

Princess Kitty is glad Growly Bear has Willow as a friend. She knows friends are important. She knows how lovely it is to love and be loved as a friend.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear are friends. They are lovers too. And soul mates. They talked about this when they met today. They talked about guinea pigs. They talked about the strangeness of their love. How they couldn't explain it with thinking. It is something you just feel and have to trust.

When their time together was over Growly Bear gave Princess Kitty a sweet kiss. Princess Kitty licked his neck. They waved goodbye. Growly Bear went back to his cave. Princess Kitty went back to The Cardigan.

Sweet dreams little creatures.

Wait and Watch

Fatty Flatfoot is shrinking. The wicked witch is getting smaller.

Growly Bear noticed it a little while ago. He asked some other slaves. They all confirmed that she is shrinking.

Princess Kitty and Growly Bear puzzle about why this might be. Growly Bear thinks that perhaps she is eating fewer guinea pig pies. He thinks perhaps she has emptied her drawer of snack size guinea pig pies and is now only eating the occasional one at mealtimes.

Princess Kitty thinks this may be true. She also thinks it could a sign that Fatty Flatfoot's wicked magic is starting to decline. She may be starting to lose some of her power. There are other signs that she might be in trouble.

Princess Kitty also knows that it is too early to be sure. She knows it would be dangerous for Growly Bear to lower his guard. Even an inch. Even a centimetre.

For now it is time to wait and watch.

Keep Your Ribbon Straight Growly Bear

Shock horror. Growly Bear has been attacked. Fatty Flatfoot's witchdoctor Suma tried to steal his soul.

Suma has not been seen around for a while in Fatty Flatfoot's empire. Suddenly today she appeared.

Growly Bear bumped into her. He just had time to register who she was when she came over. She smiled a pretty smile. She said hello in a sweet voice. She was enchanting. She had Growly Bear under her spell. Just for a moment.

As she held him with her spell she reached out and touched him. She touched him on his arm. He felt a burning sensation. He felt sick with the pain.

The pain made him wake up. He realised what was happening. He started to think about a countercurse. He started to say it in his head. He reminded himself of her duplicity. He reminded himself of what she did to Princess Kitty. He reminded himself what she does to guinea pigs. She is dangerous.

The countercurse was very good. It was very clever. And Growly Bear added an extra trick. He didn't show that he was doing it. He smiled a sweet smile. His trick made the spell much more powerful. At least ten times more powerful.

Suma was beaten. Her spell bounced back. Not before it had burned Growly Bear. But before she could pentrate to grab his soul. Growly Bear walked away. His head was held high and his ribbon was straight.

Rock Chickdom

Princess Kitty is feeling excited. She is going to borrow a guitar from a friend. A bass guitar. And an amplifier to go with it. Princess Kitty thinks this is the next step on her road to being a rock chick.

There are other things Princess Kitty is doing to prepare herself for rock chickdom. Most importantly she is growing her fur. She is having it trimmed and some colours put in it at the weekend. Growly Bear thinks a tortoiseshell look will suit her. Princess Kitty thinks this is a cool idea. She thinks tortoiseshell colours look great on little cats and guinea pigs.

Meanwhile Growly Bear is still having a difficult time at work. Just when he thinks life in the Fatty Flatfoot empire is as bad as it can get it gets worse. Now he has learned that he is going to have even more work to do without any extra money. And he has been having nightmares. And his bear flu has still not quite gone. And he is still poor.

Poor Growly Bear. Luckily he has that rock chick babe Princess Kitty to cheer him up.

Never Say Never

Princess Kitty would never buy The Sun. Never ever. Except today she did.

The reason she did is that Growly Bear suggested she did. He said he would be interested to see what she thought about the main story.

Princess Kitty had a dilemma. She wanted to see the story and talk to Growly Bear about it. But she could not bear the thought of The Sun getting 35p of her money. She considered shoplifting but decided the publicity surrounding her arrest would be too humiliating, especially if it emerged that it was a copy of The Sun she had stolen.

So Princess Kitty put the paper in her shopping basket. Then she quickly chose some other things to cover it up in case she bumped into anyone she knew. She looked around as she went through the checkout in case someone saw her.

When she got home she read the story Growly Bear was talking about. It was about some of the issues emerging from the Big Brother row. She understands why Growly Bear thought it would be of interest to her. They have been chatting about the hypocrisy of the papers in condemning people for bullying when they themselves bully and intrude on people's lives.

Then Princess Kitty found herself reading some of the other articles. She didn't manage to find any about the point of guinea pigs. But she did find one that made her laugh. It made her laugh very much indeed. It was on page 25 called "The X-ray Factor" and was about what you would see inside celebrities if you x-rayed them. One bit showed a picture of John Prescott with lots of pies in his tummy. It made Princess Kitty think about that wicked witch Fatty Flatfoot. It made her think about her love for guinea pig pies.

Maybe The Sun is not so bad after all.

Only Tuesday

Princess Kitty is tired. It has been a long week already and it is only Tuesday. Work has been busy. She has had some late nights. She has been worrying about her daddy. She hasn't even had time to think about the point of guinea pigs.

Princess Kitty has been to see her daddy again. He is a bit better this evening. He is being naughty too. He has taken his mobile phone into the hospital. Princess Kitty sent him some texts after she left so his phone would keep going beep. She thought this was a very good trick.

Growly Bear is missing Princess Kitty. She has seemed a long way off today. Growly Bear has already had a long week too. He has had some trouble to sort out in the Fatty Flatfoot empire. His drive to work has been long and tiring with lots of traffic on the road. The bear he lives with has been poorly so he has had to do all the chores around the cave.

Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes you just have to put your little nose to the grindstone and plod on. And it's only Tuesday.

Evenly Spaced

Princess Kitty has been thinking about space. Not the kind of space where space ships go. Not the kind of space that you can see like a parking space. Nor the kind of space that the wicked witch Fatty Flatfoot leaves after she has got rid of someone with her bad magic.

The sort of space where you can be yourself. Where you can indulge your thoughts. Where you can reflect without having to worry whether you look silly with a smile on your face or frowning. Where there are no distractions and you can notice how you are feeling and comfort yourself if you need to. Where you can wonder about the point of guinea pigs.

Princess Kitty thinks a home is somewhere that should have such a space. She also thinks home is a place where it is nice to have people around you too. Both sorts of space are equally important to be happy.

Princess Kitty wonders what Growly Bear thinks about space.

A Problem Shared ......

Growly Bear has lots of problems. Poor Growly Bear.

He has problems at work. Life as a slave in the Fatty Flatfoot empire is often tough. Growly Bear has strong magic though. He understands the point of guinea pigs. Princess Kitty knows he can do what is needed.

And he has problems in his private world. He loves Princess Kitty with all his heart. He loves and cares for the bear he lives with too. And he loves Mummy Bear and his cubs too. He is trying to balance his own needs with those of everyone else. It's very difficult. There aren't any right answers - he knows he can only do his best.

Growly Bear needs to feel whole. He needs to be the person he really is and for people to see who he is. He wants to be loved for who he is.

Growly Bear knows that Princess Kitty sees who he is. He knows she loves the bear he is.

Princess Kitty knows that Growly Bear will solve his problems. As he says himself he is a great problem solver. She knows that whatever he does he will do with kindness and thoughtfulness. She knows that whatever he decides, she will always love him with all her heart.

Heads Or Tails

Princess Kitty has been wearing lots of heads today. When she first woke up she had a sleepy head on. She put her sensible head on to make herself some breakfast. At work she had her responsible head on. When she talked to Growly Bear she had her sympathetic head on because he was feeling bit down in the dumps. When she was doing her paperwork she had her concentrating head on. When she went out with her friend Poppy the Flower Fairy she had her girl head on. She had her funny head on when she talked with Poppy about Guinea Pigs. When she thought about making honey with Growly Bear she had her woman head on.

Growly Bear is feeling down in the dumps because of all the bad luck he has been having. He is fed up with his life of slavery in the Fatty Flatfoot empire. He is miserable about having to keep secret his love for Princess Kitty. He wants to feel Princess Kitty's warm breath on his neck and her arms about his body.

If Growly Bear had a tail it would definitely be hanging between his legs today.

Star Struck Bear

Growly Bear is outraged. That witch Fatty Flatfoot has come up with one of her most ridiculous schemes yet. She wants the whole empire to gather together for a picnic then go to church. Growly Bear thinks it is such a bizarre idea there must be a plot afoot. Some bad magic she is planning. It certainly does not seem to have anything to do with guinea pigs. He is very suspicions and determined to do all he can not to attend. It is tricky though. He does not want to draw attention to himself. That is never wise in the Fatty Flatfoot empire.

Princess Kitty agrees it is a strange thing to do. She knows it might be difficult for Growly Bear to resist going though, especially if Fatty Flatfoot casts a summoning spell. Princess Kitty will keep an eye on the situation and weave some spells of her own to protect Growly Bear if she has to.

Princess Kitty has more to worry about with regard to Growly Bear at the moment though. He has confessed to her that he is watching Celebrity Big Brother. Princess Kitty is very disappointed. She has had her own brushes with celebrities. She once kissed Leo Sayer and another time she tugged on Frank Bruno's sleeve and got his autograph. But she is horrified that Growly Bear has been drawn into watching CBB. She wonders what he might get up to next. Perhaps she will find him reading tabloid newspapers and shopping at Lidls. She hopes not.

A Bad Word

Growly Bear has had a day of slavery. A day of slavery serving the Fatty Flatfoot empire. Poor Growly Bear. He texted Princess Kitty to tell her about it when she asked what he was doing. His text said "Trying to penetrate the depths of IT bullshit my job now entails. Oh ... and supporting the whole of the empire .... learning to play the flute and ridding the world of all known diseases".

Poor Growly Bear thought Princess Kitty. No wonder he doesn't have time to think about guinea pigs. He must be upset to use a bad word. Usually he just says 'heavens' as his worst word.

Princess Kitty has spent the day at work. She is very important so she has been doing important things. She has been reading important papers. She has been sending important emails. She has been using her little dictaphone.

Princess Kitty thinks about poor Growly Bear. Life is hard for him sometimes. He has a lot on his plate as her mummy would say.

Lucky for Growly Bear he has Princess Kitty to love him.