Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Polar Bear comes in peace

Just had to share this, as it is so beautiful.

Norbert Rosking's striking images of a Polar bear coming upon tethered sled dogs in the wilds of Canada's, Hudson Bay.
The photographer was sure that he was going to see the end of his dogs when the Polar bear wandered in..
Look and see what happens .... unbelievable.




It's hard to believe that this Polar bear only needed to hug someone!

The Polar bear returned every night that week to play with the dogs.

May you always have love to share, health to spare and friends that care.


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I hope that your week is going great and preparations for Christmas and the holidays are going well for you.

Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. SusanDecember 15, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    this is so cuuute! everybody needs love :))
    congrats on the feature, darling Carolyn- well deserved!
    have a lovely day, xoxo

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  2. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you Susan, for your visit.
    It is such a cute story isn't it.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. JuneDecember 15, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Oh isn't this absolutely beautiful?! I love that you would share this. Made my day!
    Hugs,
    Thank you Carolyn for your sweet comment about my hair.

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 15, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    This brought tears to my eyes. How heartwarming. All God's creatures want to be loved.

    Congratulations, Carolyn, on being featured! I'll have to check out the blog!

    Have a wonderful evening,

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  5. Celestina MarieDecember 15, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Congrats on being a feature blog. You so deserve this too.

    Oh I love the pics of the polar bear and the dogs. How wonderful to see the bear enjoying a hug and making some new friends. Nature and the wild life is so very sweet when you take the time to observe.
    Thank you for sharing this. Perfect for the season and beyond!

    Hope your days are filled with Christmas memories.

    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  6. RosemaryDecember 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    OMG Carolyn,
    That is so sweet and cute!
    Thanks for sharing that.
    You have a great week too!
    Rosemary

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  7. koraleeDecember 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Oh this is so so special...all any one {animal and human} needs is some love.

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  8. DeannaDecember 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Oh I LOVE THIS!!!
    What a neat thing to see in pictures.
    Thanx for sharing.
    God bless,
    d

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  9. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Hi June,

    You are so welcome and thank you for coming to visit today.

    Thank you Marsha and I hope that you are having a lovely day too.

    Thank you so much Celestina Marie, always great to hear from you.
    I thought the Polar bear was so cute and it is fun to observe Nature and all the wonderful creations.

    Hi Rosemary.

    I hope that your week is going well, starting off with a gift from your friend would have been a lovely way to begin.

    Thanks Koralee, yes... all we need is love, as the song goes!

    Hi Deanna,

    Happy to share this with you all, as I thought it was so lovely.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    That is so sweet, really made my day x

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  11. BumbleVeeDecember 15, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    yep... I've seen this before...and it is pretty cute... the big old softie....

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  12. Draffin BearsDecember 15, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for visiting Victoria and it is a heartwarming story.

    Hi Vee,

    When I saw the first picture I hoped that it would not turn out how I thought it might.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  13. BellaRosaDecember 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Carolyn, what a beautiful post...how amazing is it...what a simple hug can do :)I am sharing this with my family...You know when I first saw the title of your post I thought it read...Polar Bear come in pink lol can you tell I didn't have my readers on :)I have been thinking about you, hope you are well sweet friend, hugs to you all and your mama especially :) Besos, Rose

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  14. debra@dustjacketDecember 15, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Oh my gosh, that was so amazing. Really something!

    Well done on the feature, will go check it out.
    xxx

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  15. Haute WorldDecember 16, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    How adorable is that?? I know Polar Bears are not as cute and cuddly as people like to think (i.e. like Panda's they are quite dangerous), but this just makes you want to run up and hug him. So nice that he just wanted to play with the dogs... oh, and I've always wanted a Husky!

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  16. Couture CarrieDecember 16, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    That is the sweetest thing ever!
    Thanks for the smile, Carolyn...
    And happy holidays!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  17. Jodie (everything vintage)December 16, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    whew! stressful but sweet!

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  18. ReneeDecember 16, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    I saw that video and it is so beautiful. Thanks for showing the pictures.

    xoxoxo

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  19. UnknownDecember 16, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Oh, my GOSH! That is so sweet! Thanks for sharing that adorable story! I needed something to make my heart smile today!

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  20. Draffin BearsDecember 16, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Thank you sweet Rose for your visit and kind message you left for me.
    Thoughts of you and your family too.

    Hi Dustjacket,

    Very cute isn't it! Many thanks for your visit.

    Hi Haute-Shopper,

    Yes, Polar and Panda Bears are so dangerous even though they have the look of a big cuddly bear.
    I have always like Husky dogs too.

    Thanks Couture Carrie and happy holidays to you.

    Hi Jodie,

    So glad that it turned out well and yes, stressful at the start.

    Hi Renee,

    Many thanks for your visit and that was nice that you got to watch the video.

    Hi TattingChic,

    I hope that things are well with you and happy holidays to you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. The House Of GenistaDecember 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Carolyn. Thank you for sharing. Hope your days are filled with Christmas happiness and more.
    Hugs
    Hillary

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  22. Lynda (Granny K)December 16, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    What wonderful pictures! Polar bears are so beautiful to look at.
    Blessings of the season to you and your lovely family. Hugs from Lynda

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  23. The Victorian ParlorDecember 16, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    That is so sweet! A wonderful story for the Christmas season:)!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  24. UnknownDecember 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Carolyn ~

    These images are so cool!!! Truly special...I'll have to come back tomorrow and show my kids these, they would love them!

    BTW, I love your Christmasy header pic!!

    :) T

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  25. Draffin BearsDecember 16, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you Hillary and wishing you the very happiest Christmas.

    Hi Lynda,

    They are amazing big animals and we watched one swimming at a Zoo in Australia ~ there was a glass wall between us, thank goodness for that!

    Thanks Kim, it is always great to hear a good news story.

    Many thanks Tracey, and I am sure your children will love seeing the Polar Bear.
    My Christmas header, was from a Victoriana calender.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. A Fanciful LifeDecember 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Oh, that was so precious. I love to see those kind of animal stories.
    Hugs,
    Sharon :-)

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  27. Draffin BearsDecember 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Sharon,

    It is such a good news story and at a good time of the year, with Christmas.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. teddy bears Marin to VeniceDecember 16, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Ciao Carolyn,

    Marvelous images!!! transmit peace and serenity.... Thanks!

    Rosarita

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  29. Queen BeeDecember 17, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Carolyn - I LOVE this post...it made me smile. Just goes to show we all need love and friendship. Thank you for making my day....
    Many smiles! Denise

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  30. Wish on a WhiskerDecember 17, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    Hi Carolyn~ LOVE the polar bear pictures! Animals are amazing! Hope you are doing well. Bless your sweet heart, I am so glad you didn't get hurt when you fell. I think it scares you more than anything. ~Mandy (LOVE your beautiful dough ornaments!)

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  31. LuLu KelloggDecember 17, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Thank you so much for coming by my Blog and signing up for my Giveaway!

    This was such a darling story :)

    Wishing you a lovely day,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  32. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Hi Carolyn!!! this is so adorable and so touching....I love it!!! Also reminds us to be nice and sweet to eachother....

    Hope you have a wonderful week!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  33. BarbaraDecember 17, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    That's amazing, Carolyn!
    Off to visit the Garden site. Congratulations!

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  34. Bella SinclairDecember 17, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Awwww. I imagine it gets pretty lonely up there for the bears. Absolutely amazing.

    And congrats on the feature! Wahoo!

    Hope you are well, Carolyn. xoxo

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  35. Illuminated Manuscripts WorkshopDecember 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! Now that made my day... thanks for sharing.

    Just stopped by to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! CAROLYN, you won my HOLIDAY PAPER GIVE AWAY... (Secretly I was hoping you would be one of the winners. Just e-mail your address to me at info@teaandwings.com, and I will get your package on the road....

    Hope you will enjoy your bounty.
    blessings,
    Rosalind

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  36. Sandra EvertsonDecember 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    That is so Wonderful!
    Thanks so much for sharing it!
    Happy Holidays!
    Sandra

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  37. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    How cute and sweet is that girl...WOW!! I know some people that could take some lessons from animals and how to get along ha ha!! Great post my Friend...whats your weather like right now is it summer there...I'll check out this other site girl...Many Blessings to you today...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  38. C. JoyBell C.December 17, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    aaaaaaawwwwwwwaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!! Carolyyyyyynnnnn!!!! Oh I'll give him (or her) a hug, I will! I will!

    See! Bears really ARE big teddy bears!

    I hope that you are enjoying all the holiday cheer!

    Many cheers to you!

    Lovingly,
    C

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  39. Draffin BearsDecember 17, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Thank you Rosarita, for visiting me and warmest greetings to you.

    Many thanks Denise and yes, we all need some love and friendship.

    Hi Mandy,

    Many thanks for your visit and your kind words.

    It was lovely to discover your beautiful blog Lulu and many thanks for coming back to say hello to me.

    Hi Diana,

    It is a lesson to learn to be nice and kind to others, thanks for your visit.

    Thank you Barbara for your visit and yes the Gardeners site does have some lovely pots.

    Hi Bella,

    Yes, all the Polar bear needed was some love and must get lonely up there. Many thanks for your visit.

    Oh goodie! Thank you Rosalind ~ how lucky, I will email you soon.
    thanks so much.

    Hi Sandra,

    Many thanks for your visit and happy holidays to you.

    Hi Gloria,

    Yes, we can learn a lot from the animals, the way they care for and look after each other.
    We are just coming into Summer over here and have had a warm day today.

    Hi Charity,

    Lovely to look at these beautiful big animals and they do seem like big teddy bears.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  40. koraleeDecember 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Just had to stop by and thank you for all the sweet words you left on my blog...we so miss our Rosie but your love has filled my heart and has brightened my day..thank you my friend.

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  41. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Aww isn't that beautiful. I'm sorry I haven't been to visit for a few days. I have some tummy bug that isn't very nice and so much to do. I've been thinking of your Mum.. it is her birthday tomorrow isn't it?? I will send her a card and letter for Christmas. I'm sure you are busy too .. it's a mad time of year .. Big Hugs Carolyn K

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  42. Martha's FavoritesDecember 18, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Hi: Love the polar bears. You are right they look so peaceful. Have a great day. Blessings, Martha

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  43. UnknownDecember 18, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    Hi Carolyn!!! thank you for the kind Birthday wishes for my Grandma!!! and I wish your Mom a most wonderful Birthday tomorrow!!! and have a wonderful time Saturday at the lunch!!!

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  44. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 18, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Wow! This is so beautiful and wonderful. It just proves that everyone can live together in peace when creatures can find comfort in each other. You just wonder what that polar bear was thinking. Maybe he just needed a friend. So lovely! I think I missed more posts. It's been so busy around here but the holiday has begun so now I have time to catch up on everything and everyone. Blessings to you and yours :) Tammy

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  45. LolaDecember 18, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Just briefly stopping by with my very best wishes for Xmas and the New Year! Can’t tell you how much I’ve missed you & your terrific posts since my last visit - but hope to see you very soon back at my place where I’ve just posted my latest Christmas Lola Lifeline! All the best & see you again soon!
    xxxLOL LOLA:)

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  46. Draffin BearsDecember 18, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Hi Koralee,

    I know how hard and painful it is when our beloved pets pass on.
    Sending my love & hugs.

    Hi Karen,

    Sorry to hear that you have a tummy bug and I hope that your are feeling better now.
    Yes, Mum's birthday the 18th ~ I have just sent your Mum a Christmas card too.

    thank you for visit me today Martha, blessings to you.

    Thank you Diana, for your kind birthday message for my Mother.

    Hi Tammy,

    It is a busy time of the year and I am looking forward to spending more time to come and visit all my blog friends.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  47. MonicaDecember 18, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Oooohhh Carolyn!!!!!! This is super-duper.cute!!!! What a fabulous post!!! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Monicax.

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  48. Melissa MillerDecember 18, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Carolyn that is truly amazing!

    I would have never dreamed that would happen. Love it!

    Enjoy this joyous and blessed season!
    ~Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  49. Shabby Cottage ShoppeDecember 18, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    What fabulous pictures! Totally unexpected and thrilled it ended that way. I posted the pictures of our outside lights…pop over and see them when you have time.
    Gail

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  50. Draffin BearsDecember 18, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Nora and Lola,

    How wonderful to hear from you again and you have been missed here.
    I hope that you are well and look forward to Lola lifeline posts again.

    Hi Monica,

    You are very welcome and I thought it was too cute, not to share.

    Hi Melissa,

    When I saw the first photo, I thought to myself, oh no... and I was so glad that it had a happy ending.

    Hi Gail,

    Thanks for your visit and I look forward to coming to see your Christmas lights.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  51. CaroleDecember 23, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    that brought a tear to my eye. aren't animals just so amazing? i guess why we have so many cats. though sometimes they just want to tears each other apart most of the time they are so tender with each other.
    xo

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  52. Draffin BearsDecember 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    HI Carole,

    We can learn so much from animals and yes, I love this Polar bear and the dog.
    The last photo especially sums it up so well.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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