Welcome to the Home of the FTB's or Furry Travel Buddies. I began making them whilst waiting for an interview at the US Embassy in London. I was staying at my parent's house and was finally getting to grips with the sewing machine under the guidance of my expert stepmother. After teaching for a few years I wasn't quite feeling up to painting so for no particular reason started making these little monsters. The idea behind it was that they would be loyal and trusted companions that would share in the daily adventures of their adopted parent and this would be documented via photos. They would each be unique and come with instructions.
The first recipient was my 8 year old nephew Ethan who much to my surprise loved his. He has Hairy Hank and Samson, (he surreptitiously got attached to Samson as he felt Hank needed a friend and he mysteriously never made it back across the Atlantic.) I'm still awaiting his pictures but my niece Ciara a responsible 11 year old has provided visual confirmation that Samson's doing well. He's the green one with the cat. I have spoken to my nephew today and have asked him to take some pictures but maybe I'll just persuade my brother in law to take Hank to Venice as I'm sure he'd enjoy the trip. I am currently adding to the family as five have recently been adopted. In these posts I will document their travels so far and hope that I receive email updates from the adopters. For those wishing to adopt you can see whose available at
www.desireeB.etsy.com
Fred enjoyed a short holiday in San Clemente. He had to return a slightly undercooked pattie in Fatburger but didn't suffer any dire consequences. Fred liked seeing all the Old Woodies at Doheny State Beach. Fred isn't a keen surfer as the water makes him bloated but he enjoyed sunbathing at San Onofre Beach.
Phyllis had a couple of days in Vegas but due to camera malfunction only came back with this picture. Her antics included visiting a shooting range. She was an excellent shot. She also liked playing poker and the slot machines.
Clarence was a pioneer of the FTB revolution its just taken me awhile to dig out his pictures. As you can see Clarence is fond of snow as it makes him more photogenic but the glare sometimes requires that he put shades on. He was in Pagosa Springs when the pictures were taken. Clarence also visited Dallas on his travels and enjoyed Christmas with the Regan family where he warmed himself by the fire and ate lots of healthy snacks as he didn't want to ruin his waistline. Clarence has recently been camping so I will be posting some more pics shortly. Thank you Kerry for your pictures.
Hairy Hank as he is affectionately known was lucky enough to be taken to Venice. As you can see from the pictures he certainly got to see the sights and enjoyed himself immensely. He even climbed a tree to get a better view of the rooftops. The Global FTB revolution has truly begun. Thanks to Yolanda for her stunning photographs.
