The woolly wandering continues (blogs 7 and 8)

You might remember that back in May we had fun following the flutterby sheep (Chalky, Charcoal and Rose) on their blog trotting adventures around the world. At each blog they met a new woolly friend the idea being that they should travel 'around the world in 10 blogs'.

Their first trip was to Ivory Blush Roses in north America where they met Fred

Trip number two involved a rough ocean voyage to Tasmania where they spent a happy time with dolly Beth and her woolly friend at Little Jenny Wren.

Three was a long balloon trip to Belgium where a sweetie named Daisie was waiting to greet them at Cats and Quilts.

Four - a lengthy trip on a magic carpet transported the threesome to North Carolina where Billy and Miss Kitty entertained them for a while at Cats, Crafts and Penguins.

Trip five was back to Australia in a giant bubble. The sheep were pleased to land safely and spent a quiet few days with Shee-Baa and Lam-Baa at their blog Still at Home.

At the end of May the flutterby sheep travelled with some adventurous penguins on an iceberg all the way from the Southern Ocean to Dublin in Ireland. And it is here that they have spent the summer with their cousin Aaaa-shling and pretty Bo at Wee Cute Treasures.

But the time has come to move on again and the flock have been invited to .... well let's find out...

Total confusion! The sheep cannot understand their invitation to visit a blog in Dublin because they are in Dublin already (Dublin in Ireland)....

Problem solved, they turn the card over and find it is a different Dublin. The invitation is from Dublin, Ohio in the USA.

They will travel to Life of a Domestic Disaster. So out comes the trusty atlas.

A quick look at the map and the friends realise they have another large ocean to cross...not a happy prospect. Rose says she will never travel on a raft again. Chalky insists he will never sit on another magic carpet and Charcoal refuses to travel via balloon or bubble. So how will they reach Ohio?

"Anyone need a ride to America?" the sheep recognise a familiar voice.

They look up and see the penguin friends that brought them to Ireland on an iceberg.

"Our iceberg is moored in the harbour and is ready to sail if you want to travel with us" the chief penguin said. "We are going to America ourselves before heading back to the snowy lands in the south."

The flutterby sheep were happy to accept the offer of a ride and jumped on board. As the iceberg set sail Charcoal watched the lush green pastures of Ireland disappear into the distance. Another journey had begun.

Thankfully the penguins were experienced sailors and before long the three sheep were transported safely to America and were heading off to Dublin, Ohio to see Charlie and Kate at Life of a Domestic Disaster.

The penguins meanwhile were bound for upstate New York to visit their friends at the blog Northern Crow Country. If you are wondering why they are pulling a large cart full of wool just take a look at their smartly dressed cousins on the Northern Crow blog. Wouldn't you want to own waistcoats like that if you were a penguin? The yarn will all be put to good use that's for sure.

Further blog-trotting adventures following soon.

Until next time,
Eli

Comments

[Carol (Wee Cute Treasures)]

Of course we were very sad to say goodbye to the little woolly wonders (Aaaashling has been very low the last couple of days) but great to know they are still OK and having more fun!

[Debbie]

My goodness! Was it in May the woolly globetrotting started? Here we are halfway through August. Where on earth does the time go? Looking forward to reading the about the next adventure.

Debbie
xx

[Redwood House]

Hi Eli, I Love the travels of the adventurous sheep it is just crying out to become a delightful childrens book!!!
Christmas , yes I suppose I also must start thinking about the red and white season.
I am finding it quite difficult getting back to blogging I am thinking about giving it a break but then maybe not I'll have to think about it.

Jan

[Paula]

Dear Eli,

This is so delightful! I am so glad to see the dear sheep at their adventures once again. I agree with Jan, it is certainly crying out to become a delightful children's book!!! Your photos are so beautiful and your ideas so creative. The sheep and penguins seem to have their very own personalities.

The sheep seemed quite pleased with the penguins invitation and I am happy they arrived at their destinations safely. I love the penguins pulling the cart loaded with wool... I love it all, Eli! I look forward to the next installment.

Have a lovely weekend!
Love, Paula

[Lora]

Everyone is having a lovely time in Dublin, Ohio, USA! Kate and Charlie are so enjoying Chalky, Charcoal and Rose. The cats and dog are a bit put out to be sharing the house with all these sheep... Chalky, Charcoal and Rose don't think Dublin, Ohio is a bit like Dublin, Ireland.

[elyse]

OMG! could this be any sweeter or cuter? it's like favorite childhood books on a blog.

i am smitten
with your
knittin'

xo