Tag: #I’m a fan of …

I’m a Fan of Nesting Dolls

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A few months ago I got this parcel in the mail, wrapped in pages of an old calendar, no sender. It had this craft set of stacking or nesting dolls in it: the Gruffalo, the fox, the owl, the snake and the mouse.

I finally managed to paint the wooden calipers or boxes once I found out who had sent me the gift. They came from a friend from the UK who knew that I was a fan of the children’s book. I’m a fan of the Gruffalo.

I’m a Fan of … #98.

I’m a fan of snow sledding

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As soon as there is a little snow (we are not that blessed with the white stuff in our region) the sleds come out

and we head to the slopes.

The challenge is to find a hill with an accessible slope and an acceptable incline.

And then the fun can begin.

It’s not a new past time – they show sleds in museums. And in some areas it’s not allowed, not even in summer.

I’m a Fan of … #97.

And because of numerous a single request:

I’m a fan of crowns

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Crests often feature crowns

and so do restaurants in their signs.


Some wear crowns better than others but these all wear theirs perfectly.

A crowning achievement.

Linked to I’m a fan of … #89. More fanatical posts are linked here.