Herman discovers his Musical Side

Herman the German makes a splendid comeback in this new set of pictures courtesy of Miss Sophy Tyler who also wrote the accompanying story. Big cheer for Sophy. Enjoy and keep them coming !

 Herman decided to go on a musical adventure to find his ideal musical instrument.  He started with the flute but seeing as it requires breath power, it was hard for a Herman with no mouth.

- So he went to try his hand, or rather his furry legs, at the piano, playing his favourite piece of film music : Chariots of Fire.

  Then he saw something that really interested him - a guitar!  Could it get any better?
 

Apparently it could as then he found a Herman-sized guitar!

 Maybe he was born to be a hippie-rock-guitarist as he even has the flowery guitar-strap and colourful headband to complete the look!

Stanley goes to Turkey

Stanley on the tourist trail in Istanbul.

He marvels at the workmanship.

He wonders what food is on offer as he's feeling peckish.

The vendor can't hear what Stanley is saying so picks him up. Stanley is not amused.

Something is lost in translation and Stanley gets dropped into his idea of hell, confined space and a bunch of kittens."Not the face, he pleads." Stanley worries that he won't survive to tell the tale.

A passerby hears his pitiful moan and tosses him into relative safety away from kitty claws. Stanley is momentarily relieved but what is he doing in a bowl ?

Will Stanley make it home ? or is he destined to a life at sea. Watch to see what lies in store for Stanley.

Thanks to Taman for documenting the trip and keeping the FTB spirit alive. Got a picture ? Send me an email and I'll share them with the family.

Big in Japan

It's been too long since the last post but it was worth the wait. Felix accompanied Steven to Japan on a work trip and by the looks of things had a whale of a time. If you have been storing up those FTB pics send me an email so I can share them with the FTB family. Enjoy.

 Riding the bullet train.

  A bemused business man looks on.

Felix's whining finally results in a giant ice cream. He likes his snacks.

Felix visits a distant cousin and admires his outfit.

Family, he had to visit Luther or else he would be persona non grata in Japan forever more. Luther shows him a few dance moves.

A busy temple at rush hour.

"Talk to the hand" says Buddha. Felix tries his luck.

 

Felix gets his wish, more food.

 

And to work it off, Felix goes for a stroll and takes a nap away from the crowds.

 

Time flies when you are having fun and Felix boards the plane back to Canada.

Big thanks to Steven for the detailed documenting of the trip, I appreciate it.

Conan in Mississippi

Conan is a recent addition to the furry travel buddy family. He's quite fearless as demonstrated by his propensity to stand on his head and befriend large animals. Thanks to Amanda for her great pictures.

Conan poses outside the Oxford City Hall, Mississippi.

Conan used to be in the SAS so he can't help himself when he sees suitable camoflage. William Faulkner in the background is not impressed.

Sight seeing can be tiring work, so he hitches a ride with his buddy who unlike some pets decides not to bite his head off and listens attentively to Conan's waffling.

Last stop sushi, Conan's favourite stop of the day. California rolls are his favourite.