Batty, in the envelope, Jyväskylä, Finland

Tiffy Posted Oct 24, 2011, 5:11 pm	Today I was told, that I'm going to travel through the world in the next months, hopefully. So I decided to take a look into Google Maps, to show my mentor Tiffy, which places I want to visit... and well. The result was, that I want to see every place in this wonderful world! xD Well and as my buddies heard of my upcoming adventure, they've been kinda jealous... but I tried to cuddle them and tell them that everything will be fine and I'm going to take awesome pictures for them! You must know, I'm the first Toy of them, who's going around the world! So we decided to cuddle lots... cause we don't know when we will have the next opportunity for excessive cuddling ^^ Me and my buddy Teddy Bean And me with my monkey buddies Bobo and Shufai
Tiffy Posted Oct 25, 2011, 7:52 pm	[font=arial][size=3][color=purple]Today I went out with my mentor Tiffy... we decided to have some fun in the town... =) It was a real funny afternoon with Tiffy and I enjoyed it! I'm sure I'm going to miss her, but I'm also looking forward to my new adventures! This is me at the Townhall of Bochum... in front of it there's a huge bell. I think it's a million times bigger than me, it'd be a nice place to hang around at night, cause I'm a Bat... but Tiffy told me I shouldn't do that =/ Eeeegh! Unfortunately it was a bit rainy today... so we decided to have a warm coffee at starbucks! =) Yummy! This was soooo tasty, that I drank the whole cup! And the cup was as big as I am... now my stomach is full of crème brûlée macchiato!!
Tiffy Posted Oct 27, 2011, 5:44 pm	Today was my big day!! =) Finally I started my journey! It was so exciting.. but it was also a bit strange. Because Tiffy told me, that I'd leave by plane. But then she took me to the post office and put me into an envelope! oO But okay... if this is the way of traveling these days... I'll have to accept that! Before she put me into that envelope we bought some postcards of Bochum and wrote some nice words for my host in Richlands, North Carolina down! =) I hope she'll like it! And afterwards... there was the moment of goodbye! It was a strange feeling to say goodbye to Tiffy, cause she always treated me very well... and now, we're going separated ways. But I'll return someday, hopefully! =) So... and now I'm on my journey to the US... I'll keep you updated when I'll arrive there! =) To be continued.... Batty
Pixiedustlady Posted Nov 16, 2011, 2:27 pm	Hi Mom!! After a LONG ride and then long wait at customs I have arrived!! I am in North Carolina!! I got here just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!  It was really great to get out of the envelope!  My host says thank you for the lovely postcards!! There are two other TVs staying at the house right now.  One is from Canada and the other is from Germany!! It was great to talk to both of them!! Our host dad is in the Marines and he likes to play Xbox (even though he is 40! haha)  Today he got the game he has been waiting for!! *Call of Duty*  we help him open it and then we start playing! We are preparing for the big feast next Thursday!! Our hosts family is actually all the way across the United States in California so we wont be going to see them.  My host says that everyone in the world will be on the road and it is waaayy to crowded to even try and go anywhere!!  We will sit here and eat delicious turkey dinner and watch movies!!  hope you are well mom!! Im having a great time!!
Pixiedustlady Posted Dec 3, 2011, 12:31 am	I just downloaded all my Thanksgiving photos and now I am going to share them with you!! We cooked ALOT of food!! This is my host's favorite meal because they eat all the leftovers for a week!! Turkey Enchiladas are REALLY GOOD!!  We got up really early and also had to wake up the lazy dogs.  Here we are trying to wake Thumper up. Here we are trying to wake Sombrita up. Next we headed out to the kitchen.  We pull out all our groceries and then go in the fridge to get our Turkey!! Our host shows us how they *inject* the turkey with a big shot!!! It looks like the big scary ones that the doctor uses!! It infuses the bird with buttery seasoning. Next we have to clean out the turkey and then get it ready to go in the oven.  It has to cook for five hours.  The house smelled really good all day long!! Next we make a Corn Bread Souffle.  My host says she can eat the entire pan all by herself LOL it is really good!! Now we start baking a Red Velvet cheesecake!!! We go watch the traditional Macys Thanksgiving Day parade.  The parade is a BIG deal and they hold it every Thanksgiving on 5th Ave in Manhatten.  We like to see all the big ballon floats and the marching bands. Our cheesecake is ready!!! We frost it and get it ready for later!! Our dinner is ready!!! look at all the food!! We had Turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, Deviled eggs, Cranberry sauce, stuffing, corn bread souffle, brocoli casserole, sweet potatoe casserole, hawaiian sweet rolls and red velvet cheesecake!!! it was very good and we ate waaayy to much!! hope you enjoyed the pictures!! I know you would of loved it!!!
kessalia Posted Jan 11, 2012, 4:15 pm	Hello mum!  I have arrived in Michigan!  I was lucky enough just before Sveni left, so I was able to talk to him for a bit before he moved along to his next host. Then Mel took me with Sveni to the post office, and so I could get my first look at Grand Haven.  Mel says it is very very strange that it is January and there is no snow!  It was a very nice day, in fact, Mel did not even put on a heavy jacket.  This is the Central Park of the town. This is the new Ottawa County building.  It is only a few years old.  Grand Haven is the county seat, so it hosts the police and courts and legislature for the surrounding areas.  There is a City Hall down the road for local things. It sounds like I will have some fun things to do and see while I am here, I hope to have a lot of fun!  Hopefully we will get some snow soon, too!  Though if it doesn't, maybe I could get to the beach....
kessalia Posted Feb 15, 2012, 5:12 pm	Hello!  Guess what?  I have a new friend!  His name is Tatanka.  He arrived the other day, just before my friend Willy_W left to go back to Germany. Before he left, we all got antiquated, and had a nice relaxing afternoon writing postcards, eating snacks, and watching TV. Then we went out for dinner, and saw the harbor.  This is the grand River, and far in the background you  might be able to see the pier where it joined Lake Michigan. This morning was the day after Valentine's Day.  Mel had no sweetheart to celebrate with, but she did decide to celebrate Cheap Chocolate day and Discount Flower Day!  Hmm, which roses should we choose?  So many pretty colors! The candy was also on sale, though we were good and only got one bag. Fat Tuesday is coming up, I guess?  Have you ever had Packzis?  Then we had to go and get some things for dinner tonight.  So many pretty colors of peppers!  Too bad Mel doesn't like peppers.  She got tomatoes and lettuce instead.  But they weren't as colorful. We had snow a couple of days ago, but it is all melting today.  What a strange Winter here in the USA!  I hear t is strange at home too, but not in as nice a way.  Stay warm!  I miss you!
kessalia Posted Mar 22, 2012, 1:10 am	Mel took madison on an overnight trip to Chicago for her birthday, and we got to come along! We saw a play for children, and then took the train downtown, where we walked to the museum area.  Chicago is famous for it's skyscrapers! We also found these scuptures in a park.  What funny looking people! The Sear's Tower is on the left here, it was the world's tallest building for many years! Of all of the museums, Madison chose the Shedd Aquarium.  The light wasn't good for photos, but I did one one with a Beluga Whale!  The are so graceful in the water. Here is another with tatanka and I were you can see the whale even better! It was a fun day!
beelicious Posted May 21, 2012, 3:02 pm	Hello mum! Good news! I'm back in Germany! Here are three another TV's: Bobi, Buddy and Tokki. My hostmum says that we go to a beautiful city tomorrow. I'm so excited! Kiss, Batty
beelicious Posted May 24, 2012, 1:20 pm	Hi! Today we made a little trip  to Wuerzburg. This is the "Residenz" and.... the "Franconia fountain". Behind me the fortress "Marienburg". This is the pilgrimage church "Maria Heimsuchung" but all say "Kaeppele" ("little church"). Then we went to the "Steinburg". From there I have a fantastic view over Wuerzburg. When we were at home again there was an envelope. A new TV? Who's inside? Look! It's Leooo! He looks very nice and a little bit crazy. He is from the netherlands. Kind regards, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 2, 2012, 6:23 am	Dear Mummy! Today there was an envelope in the mailbox ... All TV's are curious who's comes... Look! It's Kasimir Kashmir! We welcome him very friendly - group hug! Kind regards, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 9, 2012, 8:13 am	Hey mum! Today we made a short trip to Bamberg. On the way to Bamberg we met sheep. On the hunter seat we keep on lookout for forest animals. Isn't that a beautiful poppy field? This is the "Altenburg". The highest point in Bamberg. It's starts to rain.... Because the rain was very strong we returned home... Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 9, 2012, 8:44 am	Hello! A new envelope? Who might be inside? We're very excited! Look! It's Hippy from England! We give him a warmly welcome! But today we not only say "welcome",  we say "goodbye" too. Buddy is leaving us. He travels back to Switzerland. Good luck Buddy! Kiss, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 12, 2012, 12:01 pm	Hello mummy! Today is the day: The soccer European championship begins! I print a couple of flags.... cut them out.... and make small flags. Ready! My hostmum made for us TV a little Fan-sofa. Now it can start! Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 13, 2012, 9:33 am	Today I watch the game between Germany and Portugal. Goal for Gemany  ! Final result 1: 0 . Germany  wins! Kiss, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 18, 2012, 9:40 am	Hello mum! Today we've looked the match between Germany and the Netherlands on the TV. The Dutch fans are very funny! The German too. The German TV's sing the National Anthem. They are not the best singer ... Leooo sings the Dutch national anthem. He sings very nice.... Good luck and fair play! Goal for Germay! Goal for Germany again! Now goal for the Netherlands! Final result  2:1. Germany wins! Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 19, 2012, 3:47 pm	Hello mummy! This afternoon we made a spontaneous trip to the  "Brombachsee". It isn't a natural lake but it's still very nice there! It was too late for a boat trip... On the way home we've stopped in Bamberg and went to a beergarden. The people in Upper Franconia called it "Keller". Take care! Batty
beelicious Posted Jun 26, 2012, 8:13 am	Hi! Today Hippy and Tokki (our both rabbits) have whispered and made something. After a few minutes we knew what was going on. They want to see real rabbits! Hippy and Tokki  demonstrated until our host said "Ok! We drive to real rabbits!". So we went to Schweinfurt to the "Oaks", a little park with animals. That tickles! I can't read the sundial but it's time to go back at home  . Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Jul 2, 2012, 9:19 am	Today I baked cheesecake muffins. Yummy!
beelicious Posted Jul 2, 2012, 10:15 am	Today  was an envelope in the mail. Maybe a new friend? We're so excited! Look! It's Cherry Lola, a real california girl! We gave her a warmly welcome!
beelicious Posted Jul 2, 2012, 10:41 am	Hi mum! Last night was a terrible storm! Thankfully I wasn't alone! This morning we saw the damage. Twigs and branches everywhere on the streets ... broken trees ... and the tomatoes are a little bent. But don't worry! I'm fine! Greetings, Batty
beelicious Posted Jul 10, 2012, 8:33 am	Hello mummy! Today we were in the beautiful city of Bamberg. We wanted to the cathedral but unfortunately there were all the roads blocked ... A view of St. Michael. We are then in the historic Old Town. They is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is "Little Venice." The river is the "Regnitz". It is not beautiful? This is the "Old Town Hall". It's really magical here! Best regards, Batty
beelicious Posted Jul 12, 2012, 1:38 pm	Hi! Today we got a parcel!. Yeah! A new TV! We're very excited! Look! It's Wolley from Guinea!  We welcome him friendly! We also said "Goodbye!" to Kasimir Kashmir. He travels to England! Good luck, Kasimir! In the evening we visited a friend of my hosts. The boys are Ismael and Ilias. Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Jul 26, 2012, 7:17 am	Hello! Today was Cherry Lolas birthday. We made a little birthday-party for her! We sang "Happy birthday!" She blow out the birthday candle. I hug her. Then we ate birthday cake and... drank Cherry Cola. We had a lot of fun together! Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Aug 8, 2012, 9:00 am	Dear Mum! Today we visited Koenigsberg i.Bay. (in Bavaria). Koenigsberg is a very romantic village. Thera a many smal alleys with beautiful half-timbered houses. Come on! Go with me on my walk through Koenigsberg! Behind us is the town hall. Unfortunately you can't hear it, but we hear a nice ring of bells. I hope you enjoyed our little walk! See you soon! Your Batty
beelicious Posted Aug 17, 2012, 9:37 am	Hi mum! Today I had a lot of fun! In the morning  we  drove to a little lake. With our new guest manager Fanny we built a beach shelter. Together we can do it! Done! It's so nice here! We rest a little at the lake then we must go home. I made radish salad because we were invited to a  birthday party with barbecue at the afternoon. First boil some eggs.... .... then peel and cut. Also cut radishes... cheese.... and scallions. Put all into a bowl and ... add yogurt and... vinegar. Done! Ismael, the godson of my host mum is today 10 years old. Happy birthday! Ismael with his best friend Noah. Bye, Batty
beelicious Posted Aug 24, 2012, 7:03 am	Hello mum! It's time to travel further... I got an invitation -  I go to Finland! I'm so excited! On the internet I read very interesting  things about my new host home... There are about 2000 km... I write into the guestbook. I say goodbye to my TV-friends. Fanny gives me a hug and... wish my a good journey. See you soon! Batty
mmm105 Posted Aug 29, 2012, 9:30 pm	Hei! Hello! I'm here! I'm in Finland! I arrived here today! Jey! Can you believe it mom, there were sooooo many other ToyVoyagers waiting for me here!!! They all were happy that I came. This is so fun, I really feel welcome here. The cat toy in the second picture is Kurnau. He is living here, and he is my host here. He promised to take good care of me. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy my time here. And then happened something really great! I saw a rainbow in the sky through the window. Wow! I think the rainbow came to the sky, because it wanted to say 'Hello' to me, too.  I'm looking forward to my adventures here in Finland. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Sep 3, 2012, 7:57 pm	Hei! Hostmommy mmm105 is sick. She has a flu. So, we toys decided to take care of her, because we all want she will get well soon. We gave to her all what she needs to feel better: our company, hot chocolate, fever termometer, handkerchiefs, medicines, throat pastilles, remote control for television... etc. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Sep 11, 2012, 2:09 pm	Hello mommy! In last week (4th September) a new toy arrived here. He is Matsya blue bear from Switzerland. And today arrived another new toy here, Leila sheep from Lithuania. We gave a group hug as welcome to both of them. It was nice to have more company here, and to have a new friends. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Sep 11, 2012, 2:15 pm	Hello mommy! Today I went to walk little outside. Look mommy, there's already an autumn in Finland. It was a rainy day, so I didn't go very far from the hostmom's house (I didn't want to get wet). I saw many things, what is typical in Finland at this time of the year. Look all those different colours! I think the autumn is quite beautiful time of the year, at least here. Well, hostmom said these colours are just started to come... and after few days it will be even more colourful, all colours will turn out more deeper!  Enjoy watching these pictures, mom! Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Sep 16, 2012, 7:32 pm	Hi mommy! Today I said goodbye to 3 ToyVoyagers. They all are going to the next places to visit: Ronja will go to Denmark, Sausi Karl to Switzerland, and Wayne goes back home to Germany. I gave them all goodbye-hugs, and wish them good luck. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Oct 9, 2012, 4:11 pm	Hi mommy! I have got nice time here. I have made new friends with other toys here, and we have got fun! Today I was outside, and I saw some great things of the autumn. Look the photos, mom, and you can see the colours of nature, too. Yes, it's the most colourful time of this season, very soon all trees will be "naked", and then it's time wait some snow coming. I'm so exited, I want to see some snow... but I have to wait little more first... I'm fine here, mom. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Oct 22, 2012, 12:53 pm	Hi mommy! Today I visited to see the oldest building of Jyväskylä. The building called as Taavettilan riihi, which is in English the drying barn of Taavettila. The building has buildt somewhere in 1700's, the exact year is unknown. First, building used as a drying barn, but somewhere in 1800's it became usual barn/cabin and it got windows then. In 1900's the building started to be a cabin museum. Jyväskylän vanhin rakennus = the oldest building of Jyväskylä Riihi muutettu tuvaksi 1800-luvun alussa = a drying barn has turn to be a cabin in the beginning of 1800's Jyväskylän yliopisto = University of Jyväskylä Rakennus 3 = Building 3 Because we didn't have a chance to go in (the door was closed), we decided to look through the window... Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Oct 26, 2012, 7:54 pm	Hello mommy! Guess what? Something white thing has came here. It's all over outside. It's cold, white, and it's covering everything!!!      YES!!! It's the first snow!!!  Winter is just around the corner... Temperature has been about -3 degrees Celcius the hole day. Brrrrr... snow is so cold! All others came to sit on the snow, too. Brrrrrrr... Ooooops! What just happened?!?    Some snow fall on us! Hih... it was only fun!  Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 3, 2012, 8:25 pm	Hei! Hello mom! Kurnau told me, that we all toys can travel with hostmom, when she will visit her parents in other side of Finland in this weekend. I was totally exited about it. It's so cool to see other placed in Finland, too. Kurnau showed me the map. Can you see the spots A and B in the map? Yes, that's our travel plan, it's about 320 kilometres. We are going to little village called Ilomantsi. It's in the Northern Karelia in Finland. After sitting 4 hours in the car, I was tired and I wanted to relax. So, I experienced one Finnish thing, how to relax and take a bath at the same time: I went to sauna!!! And guess what?  I met saunatonttu (=the elf of sauna) there!!! This room, sauna, is a hot place. Saunas are very common in Finland (maybe because the cold and long winter seasons?!?). Finns go to sauna to wash themselves, but also to relax. They throw some water to the kiuas (it's like the "oven", and there are some stones on it), and this hot kiuas makes the hole room so warm place to be. AAAaaaaahh, I'm sooooo relaxed now!!! Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 3, 2012, 8:29 pm	Hi mommy! Unfortunately, the weather is awful here... it's raining a lot...  So, there's no sightseeing here today... But, the bad weather is not the problem for us!  We can do many fun things inside, too.  At first, I want to show you the coat of arms of Ilomantsi. It looks like this: And because there's three kanteles (kantele = it's one kind of instrument) in the picture of the coat of arms, I wanted to play this instrument. And happily I can say, that I did it. I played kantele.    Kantele is the national instrument of Finland, and especially in Karelia. Others played it, too. And then, we found this marvellous little building! Wow!  Hi hiiiiii!!!!! Here I am!  And then, I saw something, what I first couldn't believe...  Look yourself! Is it cool? So many medals and pokals etc!!!    ...Hih, and I'm there somewhere, too. Can you find me? Well, can you see me now? Great! You found me!!! Well done!  Oh, one more photo for today... I'm dreaming: "...and the winner is....... BATTY!!!" Hurray!!!  It was fun day! Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 3, 2012, 8:32 pm	Hello mommy! It's last day of our visit in Ilomantsi, and the weather is still bad... Well, because outside is terrible, we decided to make nice inside this house. Yes, we are going to bake some cookies! First need to use kaulin (= a rolling pin). Then it's time to make cookies. I made bunny shaped cookies. Kurnau helped. He put the cookies to the cookie sheet. Mmmmmm... it smells so good already!  Cookies are ready! Yummy!!!  Now it's time to enjoy!  Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 5, 2012, 5:29 pm	Hello mommy! I noticed that I haven't introduced hostmom's cat yet. He is kind one. His name is Jeppe, and he is 2 years old. He is so typical cat, he likes to sleep a lot. Silly cat!  Oooooo! Heeeeeeelp! He is tickeling me with his mustaches! Please stop! Look, he listens me!  So, mommy, you don't have to be worry at me! Jeppe is very nice cat. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 15, 2012, 7:22 pm	Hi mommy! Today I had a nice day. Hostmommy took me with her to visit in wonderful place, where is selling lots of nice postcards and other nice things. The shop's name is Harjun Paperi. Hostmommy told me, that today there's a postcrossing meeting, and we are going there. Look mommy! Isn't this place wonderful?  There's lots of nice postcards... ...many beautiful Christmas calenders... ...and some stuffed animals... (in this picture there's also another TV: Bussi the mole) And then was time to start the postcrossing meeting. It was really fun to meet other nice people there, and write postcards. And offcourse we had many nice snacks to eat, and tea or coffee to drink.  Hey mommy, do you want to taste this?  Many greetings from the postcrossing meeting! Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 15, 2012, 8:44 pm	Hi mommy! Guess what?!?  I'm super happy now! I got the pants on!!! I fullfill one of my life mission today!!! Hostmommy made these nice pants for me by herself. And these pants are JUST PERFECT! Mommy, just take a look the pictures to see it. Love, Batty                 ONNEA BATTY! CONGRATULATIONS BATTY! FOR COMPLETING ONE LIFE MISSION: To get some pants on
mmm105 Posted Nov 16, 2012, 4:03 pm	Hei! Hello! Today was nice weather outside, so I went there for little walk and to have some fresh air. I went to place called Harju (Jyväskylä Ridge). It's like a hill just next to city center. As you can see from the pictures, there's not snow anymore. All snow has melted away. Well, it's not a surprise, because it was the first snow. These stone stairs of Harju is very long... There's city center down there. This building is called Vesilinna. It's located in Harju. And there's the viewing tower in the building, too. I'm going there. Look, so nice views!!!  Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 20, 2012, 8:41 pm	Hi mommy! It's my last day here in Finland, so I wanted to go city center one more time to take some photos. As you can see from the photos, today was raining. It's not very good weather to be outside, but I still had fun! Mom, take a look the next photo. Can you see a cat there? Hihii, I didn't mean the real cat...    Look, there's a cat on the wall!!!  Then I continued walking. And I arrived in pedestrian precinct (= kävelykatu in Finnish) There's a big Christmas tree in the pedestrian precinct.  The pedestrian precinct is the place for live music, shopping centres, boutiques, gift shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and many other services. And guess what?!? Jyväskylä's award-winning pedestrian precinct is ranked as one of Finland's best!!! There's also some nice Christmas lights and decorations there. I also saw the working place of Santa Claus through the window there!!!    After that I continued walking... Then I saw a very high statue in the middle of the tori (= a market place or a central park). Ooh, it's very very high!!!  And I also saw this funny sign. Look, the sign shows how far away this place is from other countries. Cool!  Mommy, I had nice little walk outside today. Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 20, 2012, 9:50 pm	Hi mommy! I miss you so much, that I'm coming back home! So, today I said goodbye to others. And we gave a group hug to each other. Bye bye all! I'm going to miss you... hope to see everyone somewhere in the World someday. Mommy, I'm coming!!!!! Love, Batty
mmm105 Posted Nov 20, 2012, 9:54 pm	OOOOooooooo! It's so dark in here! I can't see anything!!! I'm in the envelope and coming back home. I just hope I'm going to arrive there soon and safe. Bye bye Finland! Mommy, Germany, I'm coming! -Batty-

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