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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
ANY DAY SPENT WITH YOU IS MY FAVORITE DAY
“Colebourn, you’ve got rocks in your head,” said Harry’s tentmate. “The army’s no place for a bear.”
“The beast was going to shoot her” Harry caressed the cub. “I’m calling her Winnie after Winnipeg.”
As WWI raged, he realized the best thing he could do was to find her a temporary home.
At London Zoo he buried his face in her fur. “I’m coming back for you.”
When he returned four years later, Winnie had become a children’s favorite. They loved her with treats and cuddles. She returned their affection. Harry bid her a final fond farewell. Winnie was home.
Harry Colebourn and Winnie named after Harry’s hometown of Winnipeg.
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Beautiful story! 💜💜
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Thank you, Carol Anne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely, heart-warming story!
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Thank you, Reena. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You are welcome.
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The bond between human and animal is a lovely thing.
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Dear Neil,
I really miss having a furry pet. Animals love unconditionally.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I have to wonder if this is where we got Winnie the Pooh? I’ll have to look it up. Great write, Rochelle.
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Dear Violet,
If you click the link under Harry and Winnie’s photo you’ll find the answer to your question. Or let me make it easier. Here’s the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFAbHeHU5Rw Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Isn’t this an amazing backstory! Thank you, Rochelle!
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Now, this is a fun one! Thank you for the smiles!
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Always happy to give out smiles when I can. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I do love my history lessons with you my friend.
Tracey
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Querida Tracey,
Your comment makes me smile. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I LOVE this story! Just think–without Winnie, we wouldn’t ever have had Tigger or Piglet or any of the other wonderful characters in Winnie’s story. Thanks for sharing this, Rochelle.
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Dear Linda,
We recently watched the movie “A Bear Named Winnie.” It’s based on the true story, so naturally I had to capitalize on it. 😉 Glad you enjoyed.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I never understood how war brings out the empathy for lost animals, while men then go on to shoot their fellow humans.
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James.
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Dear James,
Good point to ponder.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh my goodness, what a heartwarming true story. Made me smile!
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😀 Thank you so much, Brenda. 😀 Your comment made me smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
How can one not love this particular history lesson? Sadly, the video is “not available in my country” which is ironic since Winnipeg is in Canada 😉
Shalom and lotsa cuddly love
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I can’t imagine why the video won’t play in Canada. Yeah, definitely it’s a Canadian story. SMH. Some snarky comments come to mind but I’ll keep them off social media.
Glad you enjoyed my story.
Shalom and lotsa bear hugs,
Rochelle
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Ah them lovely stupid laws. I’m sure I can find the equivalent (read: exactly same).
I did!
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I so enjoyed reading this and watching the video, especially as I live close to the village of Hartfield on the edge of Ashdown Forest where A.A. Milne lived and wrote his Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie’s fictional home is now a tourist attraction where kids love stand on the bridge and play Pooh Sticks!
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Dear Keith,
What a lovely place to live. Glad you enjoyed my story and took the time to say so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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what a feel good story. well done. 🙂
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Many thanks, Plaridel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This was a delightful story – about survival and finding the right nest of a home
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Thank you for a lovely comment, Yvette.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful man, especially during such hard times. Well done, my friend.
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Gads! I forgot to hit the log in button. The above comment was left by me ~ Lish.
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Dear Lish,
WP has been such an pain my own husband won’t even try to comment on my stories anymore. 😦
It does sound like Harry Colebourn was someone worth knowing. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love a happy ending! Though I’m sure the zoo is not the same as freedom in the wild.
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Dear Clare,
From what I’ve read, Winnie’s life at the zoo was a good one. She was allowed to roam free and interact with the children. She was one unusual bear. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a lovely connection to the prompt. Winnie the Pooh is a favorite of mine, inspired of course by Winnie of the London Zoo.
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Dear Michele,
Who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh? 😉 Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Such a warm and beautiful story. And thank you also for sharing the link.
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Thank you, Dahlia. I’m so glad you enjoyed my story and were able to access the link.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for sharing this story, Rochelle! I never knew any of this and it’s such a heartwarming story. One humane act and the world changes and gets a little better. Like the granddaughter in the news clip said.
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Dear Michael,
Thank you for such a lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this so much! Being a life long Winnie the Pooh fan, this brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
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Glad you enjoyed, whoever you are. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sweet!
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Thanks, Dawn.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awww lovely story. Glad he saved her.
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Thank you, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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