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Naps in White Satin

Posted by knutitours at 01:12 AM on February 05, 2010 Comments comments (172)




Photo by Monika



Since I was born in the good old stone age I remember a song called 'Nights in White Satin' by Moody Blues and I thought a little traversion would make a nice headline for this thread. Do you remember that song, too? Anyway, this week's theme is snow because we're having a very white winter almost everywhere. The winners are our dear white, fluffy friends who have been able to enjoy their original element for weeks now.


The four-leaf-glover have, of course, been very creative and innovative as always. Teddybärenmutti has been their secretary again and the co-operation resulted in a new story:


Schnee, Schnee, Schnee/Snow, Snow, Snow


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We all need a healthy appetite!!

Posted by knutitours at 01:05 AM on January 29, 2010 Comments comments (256)



Photo by Monika


Hello friends! This week's theme is appetite but not just appetite for food and drink. I wish we all have a very healthy appetite for LIFE!


There's also a little story (in English, Auf Deutsch) to go with this theme:


The Mystery of the Lost Appetite/Das Geheimnis des Appetit-Verlustes


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Two years in the Knuipe

Posted by knutitours at 06:51 AM on January 21, 2010 Comments comments (323)

 

 


Original photo by Christina M


Dear friends, believe it or not but it was two years ago our Knuipe opened its door! The exact date is the 25th of January but the Waiter insisted that we will celebrate the whole week. He also wanted to have a new picture on this thread because he wants everybody to know that the food is always properly quality controlled ... as if we didn't already know that!


I have made a page with a sample of the large number of collages during the last two years. Maybe they will bring back some memories.....


Two years with Knutitours


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Snow walzing and singing in January

Posted by knutitours at 03:05 AM on January 08, 2010 Comments comments (562)

Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor




The new year has started with lots of snow and cold weather almost everywhere in Europe, USA and Canada. Our white fluffy friends are enjoying their white surroundings dancing in the snow. The theme of this thread is music  - we can hardly wait the concerts coming soon. I've heard a duetto for two cats but never before a duetto for a bear and a cat.....



Our thoughtful bear team has also been busy giving some good advice to us about how to keep the cold away. Teddybärenmutti was allowed to take notes:


Einige Tipps gegen Kälte/How to keep the cold away


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Knuppy New Year!

Posted by knutitours at 08:03 AM on December 31, 2009 Comments comments (294)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Hello friends! Another beary year is soon over and we're looking forward to a new, wonderful year 2010. I want to thank all the writers and visitors for making the Knuipe a very special place for us all.  We have shared both happy and sad moments during the year but that's what life is. Fortunately the bright moments always outshine the black moments. I wish you all a Happy New Year! May Knut be with you!

There's, of course, a new story from Teddybärenmutti:


We could have danced all night


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Knutiful Christmas to you all!

Posted by knutitours at 04:27 AM on December 23, 2009 Comments comments (191)

Original photo by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Believe it or not  but it's Christmas time again! Knuti and Gianna are very excited waiting for Santa Claus .... or maybe rather Santa Gudrun coming with her 'bollerwagen'!

I wish you all a Merry Christmas!


There are lots of funny stuff by Caren, Celinne, Patricia and Teddybärenmutti, enjoy!


Christmas Special 2009



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Santa Claus is coming to town

Posted by knutitours at 01:16 AM on December 10, 2009 Comments comments (502)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor

 

After a wonderful weekend in Bärlin we're back in the normal - well, as normal as life can be for the Wild Herd.

Flocke and Raspi are eagerly waiting for Santa Claus just like Knuti, Gianna, Wilbär, Ewa, Nanook, Arctos, Milak and all the other bear boys and girls. I hope all their wishes will come true!

You've been wondering why we are giggling when we say or write the word 'teuer'. Teddybärenmutti has now given you an explanation. I think this is already a classic:

Es ist teuer!


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Is it already the 1st Advent?

Posted by knutitours at 08:07 AM on November 26, 2009 Comments comments (446)


Original photo by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Photo by Doris Webb


Are we cute or are we cute??? Even Knuti and Gianna have noticed that the 1st Advent is here and of course, they've lit the first candle. Next weekend will be the highlight of the year - then we'll gather in Bärlin to celebrate the most beautiful bear in the world.Miracles DO happen!


Knuti has also written a little something for you:



Knuti's and Gianna's first advent together



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The Birthday Season is here

Posted by knutitours at 06:43 AM on November 19, 2009 Comments comments (237)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Photo: SylviaMicky


Hello friends! Yes, our fluffy white bears are having birthdays almost every day now and of course, we'll try to celebrate each and every one properly! The high light is as always Knuti's special day on the 5th of  December when lots of fans are going to Bärlin. I can already feel the excitement in the air....


This week Teddybärenmutti has received a letter from Wilbär:


Grüsse aus Orsa/Greetings from Orsa


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Sorrow and happiness hand in hand

Posted by knutitours at 01:48 AM on November 12, 2009 Comments comments (195)


Original photo by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Photo by Gisela


Dear friends, at the moment I'm mourning my lovely cat Miffe and have no strength or energy to be very active or creative.  I need your help! Please, don't hesitate to send me articles and photos you think could be published in Knutitours or in Knuti's Weekly. Everything counts!


I'm trying to look forward to Knuti's birthday. I'm sure it will help me to focus - at least temporarily - on something else than my own sadness.


Once again I want to thank you all for your warm, comforting greetings to Vesa and me. They have been such a great consolation for us.

Bear hugs to you all from Mervi


Since we have a new thread there's also a new story. Raspi-patatje has contacted Patricia and you can see the result here:


Raspi's Photos


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Get well soon, Grandma Lisa

Posted by knutitours at 08:39 AM on November 05, 2009 Comments comments (213)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Collage by Mervi

This week's thread is dedicated to a very special lady - our beloved Oma Lisa. The Waiter, Gianna, Flocke, Raspi and all the visitors in the Knuipe wish her all the best and hope the problems she's been having lately will be solved soon. We alos send our best greetings to all the loving zoo keepers in Munich and Berlin.


It's not easy to be a young polar bear but it isn't so easy to be an elderly lady bear either - just read Grandma Lisa's letter which she wrote with a little help from Teddybärenmutti and Caren:


Oma Lisas Brief/Grandma Lisa's Letter



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Tricks and Treats

Posted by knutitours at 03:41 PM on October 29, 2009 Comments comments (249)


Original photo by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Photo by Gitta

Our Herr Ober wanted to have this lovely photo of his papa Lars on this thread. He's so happy after hearing Lars is doing just fine in Wuppertal. Now our favourite waiter can concentrate on h his own business .... or should we say 'affair'?

Of course, there's a little story, too.

Super Knut's Halloween



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La Vie en Rose??

Posted by knutitours at 06:51 AM on October 22, 2009 Comments comments (283)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor

Photo by Caren




I hope you have all recovered from the chock after hearing Flocke and Raspi will be moving to France. However, we don't have to say goodbye because they will always be here with us just like Knuti and Gianna. Dear friends, we are going to have lots of fun - the Halloween is coming, then a number of birthdays, Christmas, New Year .....how are we able to sleep between the parties?


Teddybärenmutti and Caren have made a new story about Flocke's and Raspi's help mission:


Bären bei Bier/Bears and Beers


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Festina lente!

Posted by knutitours at 11:27 AM on October 15, 2009 Comments comments (236)



Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Photo by SylviaMicky


Festina lente - hurry slowly - seems to be the slogan for Knuti and Giovanna when they are establishing a relationship. There has been some progress already and both bears look more relaxed having each other around. Knut has been playing ball with the visitors again and who knows - maybe soon there's a two bears' football team!!


Flocke and Raspi have been worried about Knuti and allowed Teddybärenmutti follow their 'rescue operation'. Besides helping Knuti our Raspi has been very creative. Patricia has kindly shared her email exhange with him.


Wir müssen Knut helfen/We must help Knut


Raspi's Art Exhibition (English, Deutsch)



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It's a long way to Tipperary!

Posted by knutitours at 01:27 AM on October 09, 2009 Comments comments (258)


Original photo by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Photo by Viktor


Dear friends! The 'love affair' in the Berlin Zoo hasn't  been developing quite as we had hoped but there's still plenty of time so let's keep an optimistic mind. I think this photo by Viktor tells all about Knuti's confusion. Sweet Knuti Pie - everything will turn out fine - you just wait and see!


Of course, we have a story, too - a thriller superior to every movie by Hitchcock! Patricia wrote it in English and Ludmila kindly translated it to German. Here we go:


The Mystery of the Lost Pissiewissieken


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It has happened!!

Posted by knutitours at 01:08 AM on October 02, 2009 Comments comments (252)

Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Photo by Doris Webb


Dear friends! The loooong waiting is over! King Knuti has finally met her bearal fluffiness Princess Giovanna. I guess tears have been running while we've been watching tha photos and videos of the lovely teenagers. I wish Knuti and Giovanna many happy moments together!


There has also been a family meeting in Berlin. Oma Lisa visited her son Lars and his ladies. You can read all about it here:


Rolling Pin Therapy/Nudelholz Therapie


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Welcome, Giovanna!

Posted by knutitours at 01:41 AM on September 25, 2009 Comments comments (210)

Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Photo by Simone R


We don't have to wait anymore. Giovanna is here! Welcome dear Signorina to our wonderful bear world! We all wish you best of luck in Berlin and a happy life - hopefully with Knuti.


This week we have no new story but the 4-leaf clover arranged a video concert with their Italian favourites. Beautiful songs....but almost anything sounds beautiful when it's sang in Italian language!


Nessun dorma


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How long do we have to wait?

Posted by knutitours at 03:50 AM on September 18, 2009 Comments comments (200)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor


Photo: Doris Webb

They say that waiting for something good is half of the fun but I doubt it....We are all so excited!! Let's keep our fingers crossed that we'll soon see a cheerfully playing couple in Berlin just like we see Flocke & Raspi, Lara & Bill and Eva & Wilbär!

Sometimes it's dangerous to be a young, pretty girl. You can read about this in Teddybärenmutti's thrilling story:


Wenn die Männer denken/Male thinking


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The trojka is now a four-leaf clover!

Posted by knutitours at 08:07 AM on September 11, 2009 Comments comments (165)


Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Collage by Caren


What a thrilling week we've had and what thrilling times we have ahead us! Signorina Giovanna has arrived in Berlin! Let's hope the first 'real' meeting between Knuti and la Ragazzina will go smoothly and they'll like each other. Maybe it will be love at first sight.....


Of course, our trojka arranged a grandious welcome party for her! You can read about it here:

Welcome, Giovanna!


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Oh Joy, Oh Joy, Oh Joy!!!!

Posted by knutitours at 12:49 AM on August 28, 2009 Comments comments (511)

Originalphoto by Gina, Knuipe by Viktor



Photo by Simone R

 


Dear friends, soon - very soon it's time for many of us to pack our suitcases and take off to  Berlin! What a meeting it's going to be! Seeing our Knuti 'live' and meeting all the Knuti fans.....almost too good to be true but it IS true! Let's see, what do we need? Airline/train tickets, euros and the annual tickets to the zoo....oh yes, clothes are quite important, too....and comfortable shoes! Are you ready?


Teddybaerenmutti has now written the last part of the trojka's vacation in Bavaria:


Urlaub 2009 - Album 2


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