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A plea for help in finding this Maileg Mouse!

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LittleEsme · 26/03/2013 20:38

I can't bear it any longer!
DD7 lost her dear, much loved Maileg Mouse on our camping trip last year in France. She broke her heart and even tonight, we had some tears (she's also tired and strung out with tonsillitis, so very much run down). I've attempted many times to find a replacement online but no luck. They do still sell them, but with varying themes and styles.

DD's mouse looks very much like this one, but a browny mouse with brown/faun clothes instead of pink. I've searched everywhere and my only hope really is ebay so I keep checking. The other hope is that someone out there has one that's sitting and not really adored, and is willing to sell it to me!

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TheFutureMrsB · 08/05/2013 21:38

Or that should be to add here!

TheFutureMrsB · 08/05/2013 21:38

I so wish there was a happy crying smiley too add here! Aw this is so lovely!

motherofvikings · 08/05/2013 21:15

Eeeeeek! :)

I've been watching this thread recently and can't wait to hear how the reunion went! Grin

TheFogsGettingThicker · 08/05/2013 21:02

Waiting eagerly for updates

GoodbyePorkPie · 08/05/2013 18:50

What a thread. I appear to have something in my eye...

LentilAsAnything · 08/05/2013 17:56

Yippee!
Enjoy the mousey joy!

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LittleEsme · 08/05/2013 17:35

The mouse has arrived after a failed attempt yesterday.

My heart did a flip when the delivery man rolled up.

I'll keep you posted. DH had forbidden me to do anything til he gets home.

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stealthsquiggle · 07/05/2013 14:54

Me too, Kryptonite - although I have already made very similar mice for my DC. DS's mouse wants cricket whites. Guess what I will be doing tonight Grin? [sniff]

kneedeepindaisies · 07/05/2013 14:39

Marking my place too whilst wiping my eyes

You are all lovely people. I can't wait to hear how LittleEsme's daughter reacts Smile

Kyrptonite · 07/05/2013 14:30

Awww this is lovely.

And makes me want to buy DD a mouse in a box Grin

stealthsquiggle · 07/05/2013 14:25

Marking my place for news of Mouse reunion. So glad you found her, Faye. I live in dread of one of our much-loved animals getting lost.

CajaDeLaMemoria · 07/05/2013 14:22

Cor this got me all emotional, what a lovely thread :)

I hope the reunion happens today, it sounds like it'll mean a lot to your little girl.

Fabia21 · 07/05/2013 14:13

Yippee, I've just checked the order tracking details and its out for delivery today. Fingers crossed new Matilda mouse will be meeting her old friend soon, just wish I was a fly on the wall to see the little girls face when she sees her, that moment will be priceless. I'm just so glad I had saved this mouse, she was obviously destined for this important mission Smile.

2008Emma · 04/05/2013 13:51

maybe you could photoshop her into some travels documenting her journey & pop them all together in a book. Think she certainly needs a passport for sure! I was very concerned when our mouse returned for a months of being awol and DD announced that Miss Mouse was going to go to South Africa soon - GULP!!! xx

Sayitdontsprayit · 03/05/2013 23:26

anxiously waiting for an update! Such a touching story! We need a detailed update of DDs reaction!

OrchidFlakes · 03/05/2013 22:05

Now I hate the bank holiday... More days to wait to heart about the reunion as I doubt delivery will happen ove the holiday grrrrr

MN is a wonderful thing as is Esme for making this happen for her DD xxx

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LittleEsme · 02/05/2013 23:09

Good point. The gentleman in the shop was lovely, but there's still been no communication. I'll email him over the weekend to say that I need a refund.

I'm in awe of how lovely people are on MN.

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LentilAsAnything · 02/05/2013 23:07
cocolepew · 02/05/2013 23:07

What a lovely, lovely thread sobs

ThisIsMyNameChange · 02/05/2013 22:55

Hooray for Faye!!!! Now that is just wonderful.

Whatever happened about the first mouse you ordered? Did that just not turn up?

MooseBeTimeForSpring · 02/05/2013 22:52

Probably ought to stress that I'm in Canada and we're 7 hours behind the UK!

MooseBeTimeForSpring · 02/05/2013 22:51

I've just come across this thread whilst my 16 month old DS has a nap. I've now got tears streaming down my face. I love MN happy endings! So looking forward to hearing about the reunion :)

Fabia21 · 02/05/2013 22:41

The mouse has been dispatched and is on her way via courier. Delivery normally takes between three to five days, so not long now until the happy reunion.
It's a shame little mouse doesn't have a journal of all her adventures, maybe your little girl could then continue adding new adventures that she has with the mouse too.
Will keep an eye on the delivery status and keep you updated :0)

redwellybluewelly · 02/05/2013 22:37

I hope Matilda Mouse is home soon, to be fair what every traveller needs is a sit down in a comfy chair with a cuppa and a piece of cheese or to fall asleep on someone's bed.

Don't leave her on the wall outside, she might get the travel bug all over again!

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LittleEsme · 02/05/2013 22:26

Forgot to add,

I planted the last postcard this evening, the one from Cambridge - thanks Dumdeedumdeedum! DD literally bounced up to bed to add the card to the others that are piling up at the side of her bed.

This means everything to her.

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