Fairy Discovers Some Smugglers!
Hummph! Has my super sized, snuggly SMUGG boot shrunk? I can’t seem to get in to it properly.
Just a minute, there are some kind of furry obstruction type things getting in my way. Fearless Fairy will have to investigate – gulp!
Oh I might have known – a pair of Mousies!
What on earth were you two up to in MY boot? Be very careful before you reply – this is a Fairy Family Friendly Blog!
Oh I see, you were out for a walk and got tired and needed somewhere cosy to lay your pointy little heads.
Hummph again – very likely – I don’t think!
Well you can jolly well extricate yourselves from out of my boot and be quick about it. I am overdue my pre-pre-pre-tea snuggly snooze.
Pfhoof! I still can’t seem to fit properly . . . there’s something else . . . uff . . . lumpy and very furry . . . stuck back here . . .
If I am not out in five seconds flat, shout for MUMMY!!!!
Minty and Monty! OUT you come!
Well, well, well! What the dickens? This isn’t some public meeting boot you know. The cheek of it! Don’t you have a posh Cheese House to go to?
You can all jolly well sit out here and make extra sure no one else creeps in to disturb my snooze.
Right then, I am going for my little . . . Oh no – not more obstructions!
WHAT IS IT THIS TIME?
This one’s got ears – very little EARS! And it has lots of them – EEEEEK!!!!
Aaaaaagh – there’s a herd of them!
Come on. OUT, you furry, squeaky road blocks!
I might have known – it’s those Pesky Baby Mices!
Look here Baby Mabel, it’s no good you giggling like that – it’s not that funny!
And you, Marmaduke, stop all that rolling about on the floor – you’ll wear the carpet out!
Right mice type persons, sit nicely and entertain yourselves for 5 hours or so.
It is definitely time for my NAP!
Petunia! What ARE you doing up there? You, you . . .
Oh you are going to watch over me and keep my dreams sweet and lovely and full of beautiful golden sunshine, type stuff.
Oh – how sweet! It is really difficult to be grumpy when they are so adoring.
Okay, here’s the plan. You mices have a lovely family snooze – over there, while I try to get some peace and quiet in my boot.
Right then, that’s that sorted. Night, night. Yawn.
Oh my goodness – What NOW????
NO! No you jolly well can’t keep me company and check I am all tucked-in and warm and cosy and . . .
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Fairy, The Carroty-Comfort-Cushion and the Cheese-Chair Episode!
. . . earlier today in the Thatched Cottage Garden . . .
What’s that orange thing over there, Petunia?
I don’t know, Marmaduke. Maybe it has been sent here by a vastly superior intelligence from a galaxy far, far away.
Either that or the local supermarket’s delivery service has got the order wrong again!
Well, whatever it is, and where ever it has come from, it’s very big and very orange!
Here comes Fairy – she will be sure to know. She knows everything. I know she knows everything because she told me she does.
Now then you young mousy type mice. What’s happening?
There has been a sudden outbreak of strange, unexplained giant cuddle cup type things? Ooooh, sounds interesting.
Now then, where might these unexpected dollops of comfort be hiding themselves exactly?
I’m sitting on one?!
Yes, of course. I knew that.
Well let me see? This one is giant, and orange, very comfy and has an artistic green bit at one end.
It looks to me as if yours is triangular, and yellow, very comfy with an artistic ‘nibble’ taken out of one side.
Now let me examine all the evidence. Err . . . no idea!
Oh, just a minute, did you say you spotted the Postman staggering up the path with a huge parcel that had been sent all the way from America?
Oh of course, silly me – they are fabulous ‘designer’ chairs, made especially for us by Jens Custom Crafts! Yours is the all new patented Cheese-Chair, and mine is the Carroty-Comfort-Cushion.
Thanks Jen, they have been awarded my special ‘Approved by Fairy’ accolade.
Mine’s A Sweetcorn Leaf!
I know what you are thinking – how could Fairy possibly leave all that spare lovely bright shiny sweet corn leaf treasure behind?
Well – she didn’t! Just after the last photo was taken . . .
Mummy – can you come quickly? Oh, and bring lots of carrier bags with you please!
A few hours later, back home all safe and sound . . . . .
Settle down now, and I’ll read you a bedtime story.
Once upon a time there were three little mice . . . and a lovely Piggy Auntie called Fairy . . .
Good that did the trick – they have all drifted off to the land of nod.
It was such a jolly good thing Mummy brought all the Sweet Corn Leaves home from the famous Sweetcorn Leaf Mine. I like to have a little snack just before retiring, and just in case I wake-up during the night, and just in case I might wake-up again during the night, and . . .
And there’s even some left for breakfast! Woo hoo!
Goodness me – yesterday was the best day ever! It was a champion day!
Time for . . . nom . . . nom . . . sleeps zzzzzzzzzzzzZZZ
Fairy Gets More Treasures Than She Bargained For!
Nanny Fairy here people, my good works and kindnesses to bestow.
Minty and Monty wanted a quiet day out together today, probably to get me a big prize or plan a huge surprise party for me or something of that me-centred nature. I, of course, volunteered to look after all the baby mices for them. Such a selfless little treasure I am!
Hello there Marmaduke, Mabel and Petunia. How lovely for you to have me to look after you today.
Right you three, lets be ‘aving you. Are you all sitting comfortably? Hold tight. We are off for a quiet genteel stroll around the garden on this beautiful sunshiny day, in your beautiful new shiny pram.
Mummy, we are going to set off now mummy. We won’t be too long, Mummy. You might want to prepare some restorative sustenance for when we get back. I will be very much in need of it because I will be doing all the hard work type things in the hot sun, pushing this great big heavy pram and everything.
Chocks away! Oh! Hang on . . . I will need a quick energy boost before we move off.
Now where did I put that secret stash of grass? Looks like you are sitting on it, Marmaduke, hotch over.
Yum, yum. Now, you three can sit there patiently and admire a virtuoso display of piggy formation nibbling and at the same time get a free maths lesson.
Munch, 2, 3, 4. Chew, 2, 3, 4 . . . and what comes next, Petunia? Yep, swallow! Gulp 2, 3, 4 . . .
That was just the ticket. Right, brace yourselves – time to launch this show on the road.
Just a cotton pickin’ minute – what’s that up ahead?
It can’t be, can it? It looks like it could be . . . I can’t believe it – we might have stumbled across a mythical, fantastical, storybook type treasure, beyond the wildest dreams of piggy avarice. . . A Sweet Corn Leaf Mine!!!!
Whoooooooah! Look! By ginger! It is!
STOP! EVERYBODY OUT!!!!
Goodness – this looks like a very picturesque picnic spot. Let’s just sit and eat the scenery for a while.
Nomm, nomm, burp – pardon! Nomm, nomm . . .
We can’t possibly leave all this yummy stuff here to go to waste . . .
I know, let’s pile as much as we can into the perambulator.
I had better sit up here and make sure nothing falls overboard.
Come on then mices – heave ho. Let’s make tracks for home.
Put those little mousey backs into it. Puuuuuuush!
Hummph, we don’t seem to be getting very far. Are you all trying?
What’s that, Mabel? One of the wheels has sunk into the gravel?
Well, if you had pushed a little harder, and complained a little less . . .
MUMMMYY – HELP – WE’RE STUCK! Ring the breakdown man, quick. We will need an extra big, strong tow truck!
No need to panic – I have it all fixed and fettled.
There was nothing for it – I lightened the load – by eating all those yummy leaves!
We haven’t heard the end of the soon to be legendary Sweet Corn Leaf Mine saga, no doubt . . .
A Very Special Delivery!
Now then, settle down you two. You’ve been pacing about like a cat on a hot . . . oops, sorry about the indelicate feline reference there. No offence!
Everything comes to those who wait – including the Postman.
*Ding Dong, Ding Dong, Ding Dong, Ding Dong*
Oh-ho. Is that the doorbell? That’ll be him now.
This special delivery will be for me of course – I sent off for some new Cuddle Cup beds, an extra soft blankie and assorted treat-type things and there will probably be a whole sack of fan mail to attend to. Oh and I ordered a home delivery of fresh salad snacks and some . . .
Thank you, Mr Postman! Gosh Minty, what big paws he’s got!
It’s a very large and neatly wrapped parcel. Hum . . . actually, it doesn’t look like anything I have ordered. What the dickens can it be?
Who is it addressed too? Oh dear, this label isn’t very easy to read – you’d think they would all use Braille wouldn’t you?
Mummy . . . MUM! Is this for me? No?! Humph! Well, that’s put the dampers on things!
I was looking forward to showing off my new lifestyle choices.
Well, who on earth can it be for then? Well, not to worry, I’ll just nibble this little bit of string stuff to help unwrap the parcel while you are puzzling it out.
What’s that? Oh, it’s for you two, Minty and Monty. There must be some mistake.
Oh look, it came by the Speedy Piggy Delivery Service! That’s Great Aunt Mavis there, on the label.
What! I can’t see a thing! Who put the lights out?
Hang on! What do we have here? An interesting box, it seems to be filled with tissue paper.
Yum! Tasty pink – my favourite!
Can you see what’s inside it, you two? It’s very well packaged.
Check if there’s any spare salad while you’re down there, Monty.
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty now, and see what’s inside.
What do we have here then? Goodness, there are . . . . THREE different packages to open and I think I can guess what’s in them.
LOOK! There are THREE babies! All bright and shiny and brand spankingly new. Gosh – don’t they look like their photos? The little boy has his daddy’s ears . . .
Of course, it is quite usual for mice to have large families. Monty, you look rather shell-shocked! You had better start saving for their college education right now.
Anyway, don’t you two worry about a thing. I can nip round to baby-mouse sit, and help with their feeds and all the rest of it. Will they eat salad left overs?
Boohoo . . . .sniff . . . this is all so lovely. It has made me a little bit tearful. Blub, Snort – pardon! I am so happy for you both!
Come on everyone – let’s line up for a grand group photo for the Family Album!
I’ve set the camera on its timer thingy – big smiles everyone . . . it will go off in any second now!
I’ll just double check that there isn’t anything in there for me – CLICK – Oh blow, it went off!
Grandma Marigold! Let’s try again. Sit up now! Everyone say ‘SALAD’!
Perfect!
Congratulations Minty and Monty on the safe arrival from the Adopt-A-Mouse Rescue of your new mail-order family.
Two girls and a boy, what could be nicer?
I love the names you have chosen for them too.
I am sure Petunia, Mabel and Marmaduke will be very happy here and will soon be starring in their very own Fairy Stories!
Now, I do believe it is bedtime. Night, night Minty. Night Monty and Mabel. Night, night Marmaduke . . . Night Fairy!
The Grand Wedding Reception!
It has been an exciting morning for everyone seeing the lovely Araminta and Montmorency tie the knot! Now we join the guests as they assemble in Fairy’s garden for the wedding reception this afternoon.
Here they are, tucking into their buffet, toasting the happy couple, and discussing the bride’s mother’s hat! And here’s Fairy to tell you all about it in her own inimitable way.
Good afternoon! This all looks jolly nice and the weather is perfect!
Is everyone having a good time? Good! Help yourselves, there’s plenty to go round (hopefully).
I think I’ll have a tiny little mouthful to be going on with. I was just feeling a little peckish!
I have been meaning to say, Primrose ma’am, just how . . . burp . . . much I like your wedding hat . . . burp, ‘scuse me!
It will be your turn next, Pandora. Well done catching the bride’s bouquet by the way! Has Peregrine popped the question yet?
Are you enjoying the buffet, Auntie Pearl? This Super De-luxe spread was supplied by Fortnomnomnom & Masons don’t you know.
Now then, what on earth is going on over there?
Oh my goodness, it looks like Rev Mr Bear has overindulged yet again!
. . . yep! He’s been at the communion sherry! How embarrassing!
Just tidy up Rev Mr Bear can you girls? I’ll go check out that gatecrasher.
‘Scuse me! Yes you! Humm . . . you look familiar . . .
The little dog came with Rev Mr Bear, Primrose. They are wearing matching collars!
Come on you love mice – it is time to cut the wedding cake.
I’ll go and get things organised! Right happy couple, follow me over here, and don’t dilly dally.
Oh wow! Look at this!
Well! Did you ever see such a cheesy cake?
Hahaha! It is incredibly cheesey! Mind you, a tad more salad in it wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Come along quickly over here everyone. The Bride and Groom are cutting their cheese cake!
Hum. I wonder if these grapes taste as good as they look!
Time for the Official Wedding portrait of all the family.
It’s the first little sit down I’ve had all day. I think I will just have a little . . . snooze . . . zzz
Here’s one for the album. Over here with that camera please.
Mariella, Mariella look. It is starting to get dark and I think the happy couple are going to make a move.
Minty! Monty! Where are you going? Come back. You can’t go now – you haven’t opened your wedding presents yet. There are lots of interesting looking gifts!
What do you mean, ‘What are you doing?’ I am making myself nice and cosy in the cart. I thought I’d drive!
You didn’t think you would leave me behind did you?
Why? What? Squeak – I don’t believe it!!! WHY can’t I come on The Honeymoon too?
I WANT TO COME TOO! It’s not fair. I am going to squeem and squeem
** stamps paw **
Boo-hoo! Booo-hoo-hooo sniffle. Nobody loves me . . . do you have a tissue, please? SOB and SNORT!
Humph, I was looking forward to a super adventure, seeing new places, trying tasty new salads, and maybe catching up with some pals across the pond. It isn’t too much to ask is it – after all the hard work I have done bossing everyone about and tidying away the left over buffet salad?
I didn’t know you were planning to leave me behind. You two have had a grand day. I just feel abandoned like some poor piggy, dumped when they are not wanted any more . . .
I CAN COME?! Oh goody! Okay, yes! I promise I won’t be a nuisance and get in the way on your honeymoon. You’ll hardly know I’m there Minty.
I knew you wouldn’t really leave me behind. Hop in then! Let’s be off! Monty – why the long face?
It’s getting a bit dark. I can’t see where I’m going . . . I’ll steer by sense of smell.
Peep! Peep! Make way there! Bloomin’ roundabout, plonked in the middle of the road!
Monty, what do you mean, ‘It’s going to be a long night’?
All clear! And we are OFF on OUR Honeymoon! Toot, toot!
The Wedding Of Araminta and Montmorency Mouse!
Welcome to the wedding of Fairy’s close friend, the beautiful international model Araminta Mouse, to the esteemed Mouse about town Montmorency Mouse.
It seems like yesterday that Fairy played matchmaker, accompanying the pair on their very first date, going along to make sure Minty didn’t forget the chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and being there at the actual moment our hero, Monty, popped the question!
After an enjoyable family dinner with Minty’s parents, the couple finally chose their new home, with Fairy’s help of course.
And now the Big Day has arrived!
Fairy is here to tell you all about it . . .
Here’s Minty with her parents in my garden posing for a family portrait earlier this morning. Minty couldn’t wait to don her wedding gown – and no wonder! Her embroidered silk dress with close fitted wrap style bodice in gold, flowing train and attractive veil, looks stunning! Designed by the talented designer and upcoming star, Mildred Mouse-Couture, it is certain to be on all the fashion show mousewalks this season!
The proud parents, The Rt Hon Plantagenet and Primrose Big-Mouse are thrilled to bits about the wedding. ‘Monty is a very suitable young mouse, a very decent sort. He is joining the company too, you know,’ commented Plantagenet. ‘We are simply delighted,’ said Primrose, ‘It really is a marvellous occasion. Do you like my hat?’
Your frock is truly amazing, Minty! I hope Marigold and Mariella, your Bridesmaids, can help you to steer the train. Now, don’t forget to smile at the camera and say cheese a lot!
Grab your bouquet and let’s be off!
Come on then! Let’s get a move on. We don’t want to keep Monty waiting at the altar – well, not for too long anyway! It’s a lovely morning for a ride in the Fairy Carriage.
Oh look at the crowds! Don’t forget to give them a gracious wave.
‘Hello!’ ‘Yes, beautiful!’ ‘Thank you!’
Now, where are those bridesmaids . . .
Oh jolly good, there you are! What lovely fur coats you are wearing!
We’re here now! I’ll get out and help you dismount, Minty. We don’t want you tripping up over your hem now do we?
Morning, Mr Plantagenet sir. Lovely day for it. Err, can I have a quiet word? Minty is feeling a little nervous . . . her whiskers are all trembly and she says she has little butterflies in her tummy. I think she feels trapped! It has all got a bit much. Perhaps a light snack would help?
Thank you for calming Minty down Mr Plantagenet, you have been a great help. Everything is going to be just fine.
I will go and make sure everyone is ready and in their place! No peeping, Monty!
Marigold, Mariella, can you check Minty’s train and take care of her bouquet? Mrs Primrose ma’am, can you and Plantagenet come forward to join us at the altar? Quickly please – there is such a lot to do! Guests . . . . we are starting now. Please check that your mobile phones are turned off! Right!
We are ready for Araminta and Montmorency to tie the knot!
Make sure you get the words right, Reverend Mr Bear! Oh, I do hope he hasn’t been at the sherry!
What’s that Rev Mr Bear? Do speak up! The Ring . . . . what RING?
Oh no, THE RING? Gulp!
Oooooo Mariella, Fairy has lost The Ring! She is usually so well organised.
Pity you’re not wearing your tummy button ring! They could have used that, Marigold!!
Excuse me Plantagenet sir, we seem to have a small problem. I would appear that I have misplaced the ring . . .
Err . . . . I won’t be a moment! I just need to go and be on my own for a while.
You carry on without me . . . sing a hymn or something.
Let’s look for it, Mariella! It can’t have gone far . . .
. . . I’ve found it! Fairy, come back, it’s all going to be okay.
Well done, Marigold! You have saved the day.
The wedding is back on! Has anyone seen Reverend Mr Bear? Did you hide that sherry, Mariella?
Shhhh now . . . it is their big moment . . .
‘I now pronounce you Mouse and Mouse!’ announces Rev Mr Bear, reverendly!
Well done! Thank you, Rev Mr Bear. You did a great job! And such a lovely service.
Congratulations everyone! Didn’t it go well?
Come along . . . it’s traditional that we cover you with flower-petal confetti!
No, I have no idea why either!
It is time to make our way to the carriage. This way, look sharp.
We are setting off for the reception now! See you all there!
Bye bye everyone – see you back at my house for the next bit. Can someone tidy up all that confetti please?
Oh Minty, you were wonderful. I am so proud of you.
I don’t suppose you brought any food with you did you?
‘Don’t sniff Plantagenet. You are not loosing a daughter, you are gaining a son.’
‘I know – that’s why I am crying!’
Gosh – that was exciting. We have all had such a wonderful time!
I’ll get my paw down – I’m starting to feel more than a little peckish. I can’t wait for the buffet!
Wedding Invitation!
Minty and Monty are getting married! What promises to be THE wedding of the year will take place on Friday, 28th of May. After a long engagement, in mouse terms, of almost 3 months, the couple have decided to tie the knot!
Fairy has been a great help planning and organising the wedding as well as assisting her friends in their hunt for a suitable mouse house for them to live in after they are married.
The wedding, which promises to be an extravagant affair, will take place at the Mouse’s local church with a sumptuous luncheon and garden party to follow in Fairy’s very own garden.
After the wedding, it is rumoured that the happy couple of mice will go on a month long Grand Tour. Fairy, naturally, will not be going along to keep them company. Instead, she will remain at home ready to collect the many post cards she expects to receive from far flung places that she has never heard of.
Well known faces are likely to be among the attending family and guests, including of course The Rt Hon Plantagenet and Primrose Big-Mouse, Minty’s parents. Peregrine and Pandora Mouse will be there as Best Mouse and Mouse of Honour respectively. And the latest news is that Marigold and Mariella will take the role of Bridesmaid-pigs.
Here’s your invite!
It’s Off To Work We Go!
Another Mouse Tale today.
You can follow this ongoing story starring Fairy and her friends, Minty and Monty, as well as other magical characters, by going to the Index page and selecting the Blog Posts from the Mouse Tales Category list. The Tales are also to be found in HELLO! Fairy magazine and the Special Souvenir Supplement. These are free pdf downloads.
Here’s Fairy with today’s tale.
Now then Monty pay attention. If I can prise you away from Minty for five minutes, we have to think about your future. When you are married you will need an income. You can’t expect Minty to run a home and everything on fresh air! I realise Minty will continue with her modelling career but you will need to provide for her and make arrangements for a pension too. And one day there could be Baby Mice . . . they will be very expensive, what with employing a Nanny Mouse, and then there is their education!
Anyway, I have had a very interesting chat with Minty’s parents. It looks like there could be an opportunity in the Rt Hon Plantagenet’s Big-Cheese Factory for a dynamic young executive type mouse. We are going over there first thing tomorrow morning for an exploratory chat. Well, after breakfast that is.
The next day . . .
It is very good of you, Mr Plantagenet sir, to help Monty take his first step up the ladder of success. Your Cheese Factory is a fascinating and profitable business. I can see now where you made your millions – but I didn’t realised there was money to be made in cheese. All that pressing talk gives me a churning feeling. I am more of a specialist in the Salad market don’t you know.
Gosh! Are all those mice part of your workforce? Goodness, I had no idea what a huge concern it was.
While Plantagenet hangs around with Monty showing him the whey, I’m going to avail myself of the nibbles. All this food talk was making me peckish. Hard cheese Monty, I have eaten them all.
Now that the Rt Hon Big-Mouse has shown you the ropes here on the factory floor Monty, we’ll show you round the offices and get you fitted up with some work wear. You’ll need overalls, boots, hat and gloves for a start. This cheese making can be messy business.
Thanks very much Mr Plantagenet, sir. I’ll make sure Monty is here bright and early on Monday morning to strengthen the cheesy team!
The Big-Mouse Cheese Factory – hummph, that sign will need altering! The ‘Fairy, Big-Mouse and Son-in-law, Cheese Factory’ sounds about right!
Minty’s Marvellous Wedding Dress!
Fairy took Minty to choose her wedding dress the other day. Plans are well under way for ‘The Wedding Of The Year’. The invitations will be in the post any day – look out for yours!
Here’s Fairy to take us through the proceedings.
Morning, Mr Bear. It is so kind of you to offer to make Minty’s wedding dress. We spotted some of your marvellous creations when we went up to London. You are so talented! We want nothing but the best for Minty.
Come along now, Minty, behave yourself!
Yes, this is a gorgeous fabric, this cotton matches perfectly.
This is a beautiful shade too . . . pale pink, just like my ears!
. . . what do you think, Minty?
Haha! You look so funny in THAT!
Well now, that is divine too . . .
. . . and this pale blue is so pretty! Is it pure silk do you know?
Oh! Oh! Oh! I am going to . . . SNEEZE! Atichoo! S’cuse me!
Yeees . . . . it is quite lovely as well.
Hum . . . those ribbons would tone in perfectly too.
What do you reckon, Mr Bear?
The shade suits your fur colouring so well.
Hang on! I’ll ask Mum – Muuuuum! do you like it?
And, more importantly, what do YOU think?
Let’s try it on then!
Oh my whiskers! Just look at you! Mr Bear, you are a clever tailor!
You look simply amazing, Minty!
I think I’ll just have a nap while you do all the measurements and things, Mr Bear.
Minty, you are going to be the most beautiful bride I have ever seen!
Monty is a very lucky little mouse!
Furnishing the mouse house!
Although Minty and Monty have a comprehensive Wedding Gift List, they have anjoyed going on a spending spree recently. Selecting home furnishings has been a thoroughly exciting experience for the trio!
Nice cooker, Minty!
Snazzy carpet, it will be just right.
A lovely bed!
A little door mat to wipe my paws on!
Some nifty cups and saucers.
A Rag Rug, but hurry . . . . there’s more to see yet!
What’s this? A table?
Oh and some cute little chairs!
And MY dish. It will do as a bath, I suppose.
This has been great fun!
