Hitty Mischievous Visit - Part Eight - London

Hitty Madge decided to risk taking Hitty Mischievous out for the day.  They went into London to see the poppies at the Tower of London

Hitty Mischievous was astounded by the display, even though they couldn't get very close due to the sheer volume of people.

It was rather a sobering thought to think they represented all the lives lost during the First World War.

 Unfortunately due to the sheer number of people, Hitty Madge & Hitty Mischievous didn't get a chance to get their photo taken together today.

On the way home, Hitty Mischievous discovered that they had to catch the train at Kings Cross Station in London and was curious to know whether there really was a 'Platform 9 3/4'  

She was delighted to discover there really was,  although today they seemed to have a professional photographer and queues of people lining up to get their photo taken.  Strange as normally it is quite deserted!  

She thinks she might enrol at the Hogwarts School of Witches and Wizardry.

Hitty Mischievous Visit - Part Seven - A Day Out.

Hitty Madge thought it was prudent to take Miss Hitty Perdita Mischievous out for the day.  She had heard that the local garden centre had its Christmas display up already and was sure that would prove to be plenty of distraction for Miss Hitty Mischievous....

Just look at these giant ice creams!  Can we eat them?  Hitty Mischievous asks.

I don't think so dear....Hitty Madge says.

Perhaps we could make them edible?  Hitty Mischievous says with a twinkle in her eye....

Hitty Madge quickly directs her elsewhere...

Oh just look, isn't it Magical?  Hitty Mischievous exclaims.

They sit and watch the polar bears.

The baby rides the adult!

They sit awhile....

Hitty Mischievous has found some luggage...she thinks that the destination sounds like another great place to visit!

Fortunately Hitty Madge gets there just in time..

Oh no Hitty Mischievous, you can't go to the South Pole... you have to go home to the USA soon, to your original destination....what WOULD we tell Susan if you decided to take a detour to the South Pole on the way?  You come down here at once!  Hitty Madge orders her down.

Look you can pretend this is a bit like the South Pole.  Hitty Madge tells Hitty Mischievous.  Here we have a little polar bear....

They pose in front of the Penguins.  

Hitty Madge then decides it might be better to show Hitty Mischievous the plants instead....

Wow, look at these oranges!  Hitty Mischievous tries to reach up to pick one, but fortunately can't quite reach.

These are more easily reached.

Hitty Mischievous is tempted...but then decides it would be better not to pick.

Oh look a frog!

Will you turn into a prince if I kiss you?  She asks.

What is this creature?  She asks Hitty Madge

This is a badger.  Hitty Madge tells her.

Will you let me ride you?  Hitty Mischievous whispers in the badgers ear.

Hitty Mischievous is given a ride by the kindly badger.

It was soon time for them to make their way home.

Once home Hitty Madge takes Hitty Mischievous to see the beautiful garden just up the road from Rose Cottage.

All year round there is something beautiful to look at, and even now in November the garden is a colourful delight.

They do some good old fashioned posing in front of the various flowers.

They sit awhile.

The admire the colours.

It is simply beautiful

What a lovely day they had, if not fraught with a few worrying moments for Hitty Madge who had to keep Hitty Mischievous' enthusiasm in check!

Hitty Mischievous Visit - Part Six....The Aftermath

The Day After....it seems the spell didn't quite work!

Hitty Mischievous surveys the damage...

Hitty Granny Estelle is dismayed.

Oh my kitchen!  She cries.

Becassine tries to comfort her, but with Hitty Carol Faith joining in the cries of dismay and the gasps from Hitty Mary Jean, I don't she is comforted.

Poor Hitty Mischievous...she meant well

She just doesn't know quite what happened...the spell was supposed to 'unfreeze' Mr & Mrs Mouse, not wreck havoc in the kitchen!

She assures Hitty Granny Estelle that she will tidy up...but is told 

NO SPELLS!

Hitty 'yet to be named' bends down to help.

Are you sure we can't use a spell?  Hitty Mischievous asks.

Best not to I think, was the wise reply.

Meanwhile the other Hittys decide it is probably wiser to stay out of the way.

What are you reading?  I ask Hitty June

The wonderful book that the Robertson Hittys sent us of photos of the last 12 years of their Halloween celebrations.  Hitty June says as she shows me the book.

Oh how lovely!  I bet THEIR Halloweens weren't quite like ours!  I remark.

A little later

Hitty Madge is talking to Hitty Mischievous.

Probably best you don't try any more spells while you are here.  Hitty Madge advises.

But what about the mice?  Hitty Mischievous asks

Well perhaps it is best we leave them well alone.  Hitty Madge replies.

Well if you say so.... Hitty Mischievous has other ideas though as she doesn't like to think of those poor little mice 'Frozen in time'

Come on, you best apologise to Hitty Granny Estelle. Hitty Madge tells Hitty Mischievous.

Hitty Mischievous apologise to Hitty Granny Estelle and gives her a cup of tea.

Clearly she has learnt that a cup of tea is the solution to many problems!

Elsewhere...

Becassine is putting some final touches on the food preparation for the evenings dinner, whilst Hitty Leonarda is making sure everything is in its place.

Hitty 'Yet to be Named' comes over to also give her apologies for taking part and hopes that Hitty Granny Estelle is feeling less upset.

Hitty Granny Estelle says she still feels a little shaky, but is otherwise okay.

All is well in Rose Cottage....

But WHAT ABOUT the mice?!

Hitty Mischievous Visit - Part Five....What was the spell for?

What spells were being conjured the other day you may be wondering?

Shall we go outside to find out....

It seems Hitty Madge had introduced Hitty Perdita Mischievous to Mr & Mrs Mouse 

However, Hitty Perdita was horrified to discover that they were 'frozen in time' and was determined to do something about it.

Hitty Madge listened while Hitty Perdita Mischievous told them all about how she had managed to magic her way to England and so therefore she must surely have the skills to 'unfreeze' them....

Was she successful we wonder?