I should like to introduce you to the wombat.

Not a very good picture, and to go with it a not very good video. Just for introductions. I’m hoping to make something better later.

I must say, “wombat” is definitely one of my most favourite of words. Isn’t it just lovely? Good words always remind me of that Monty Python sketch. Woody and tinny words. Wombat is very, very woody. Any suggestions for a name for the little critter?

Today I fed the animals. And it was with no little sadness that I looked at the feeding list and saw:

Yvonne: there is no pig (sniffle)

No Yvonne to feed. Ms Piggy is gone. I wasn’t there when she left. But I met Bodil yesterday and she had been there. She told me that it all went quietly and easily. So that’s good at least. And if there is a heaven for animals then I’m sure they have a place for a giant, sweet pig. She can rest now. I’m not sure I wrote about it, but the last time I got to feed her she could barely walk. Very different from how it used to be. You might remember that she was always the impatient one, the one who had to be fed first. I’d had to order her to step backwards because she’d come running up before I could empty the bucket of food into her trough. But that wasn’t a problem the last time, she could barely walk up to the trough, it was obvious she was in pain. That’s no life for anyone, animal or human. So I am glad that she is no longer in pain. And she will be remembered fondly. A family came by while I was feeding today, and the first thing they asked was “where is the pig?”. She was well known and loved. And it is very, very empty in there without her. She was so massive, not only physically but also just in her presence. She was beautiful and impressive.

Rest in peace, Yvonne.

Finally, thank yous to Deb, Selina and Jane. For the nice reception of my christmas card. It warms my heart that you liked it. Hope the rest of you will too. And a nice weekend to you all.

My mailbox was full of love today.

I got the cutest little wombat plushie thingie from Renae and her family. It is extremely lovely, thank you! In fact I think it’s a hand-puppet. I’m going to have to try to make a cute video with it. Look forward to that.

Also got a card from Selina Enriquez. Who is not only a supermodel and actress, but also very, very sweet. Thank you Selina!

And then I got a wonderful card from Desirée. With a sweet picture of her little girl, Raven. What a beautiful christmas treat.

I also got a christmas card from my dad. With an article about Tina Dickow that he printed out from the intarweb. Hehe. He’s learning to use the web. The article is a standard bio, one that I have read a thousand times before. But thanks anyway, dad! I’m sure sooner or later, if not already, you will have found my blog. But just calm down, worse thing happen at sea.

I also have another overseas delivery waiting for me. A letter or package. It was delivered to the wrong address though. But hopefully it will turn up soon. It’s so nice to actually know people and receive mail at christmas. It is a stark contrast to the loneliness of past years, when christmas was just a depressing time. These days are much jollier.

We got hot chocolate at work today. One of the ladies who work up in the bar needed some help with her daughter’s exam project. She had a .doc file and needed it printed in A3 format blabla and it was more complicated than it sounds. So she came down with a pitcher of hot chocolate for us. Very nice. And we solved the problem and got it printed okay. And I interacted fairly well with everyone. Good stuff.

I’m gonna go play with my wombat now.