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To harness the power of Mumsnet to make a little girl's Christmas...

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Bicnod · 13/12/2017 19:57

Posting here for traffic because I am clearly not BU Xmas Wink

My friend's DD has lost her beloved Floffel. Floffel is her seal cuddly toy from babyhood and will never be found again as Floffel was lost overseas.

Friend's DD has written to Father Christmas asking for Floffel back. Nothing else on the list - just Floffel.

They don't effing make Floffel anymore Xmas Shock Xmas Sad Xmas Confused

Friend's DD as been through the wringer lately - can't go into details as would be outing but suffice to say she could really really do with a boost.

Please please please wonderful people of Mumsnet - if you happen to have an Aurora Naturally seal like the one in the photo hanging around your house (it's flannel not plush apparently and has the word 'naturally' on its bum) that you'd be willing to sell/give away it would truly honestly make this little girl's Christmas.

TIA Flowers

To harness the power of Mumsnet to make a little girl's Christmas...
To harness the power of Mumsnet to make a little girl's Christmas...
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ALemonyPea · 14/12/2017 14:08

What a lovely ending. Please do come back after Christmas Op and let us know how it all ends.

EduCated · 14/12/2017 14:00

I'm not sniffing, you are.

Ellie56 · 14/12/2017 13:28

Did the charity shop still have their Floffel?

LittleLights · 14/12/2017 13:22

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

hellsbellsmelons · 14/12/2017 13:16

Oh no.
I have something in my eyes!
Maybe it's glitter?
I love this soooooo much.

PeppaPigTastesLikeBacon · 14/12/2017 13:15

Some people are truly amazing! Glad you have managed to find one OP. Fingers crossed it gets to you for Christmas Xmas Grin

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 13:14

What an amazing thread!!

SeamstressfromTreacleMineRoad · 14/12/2017 13:12

What a wonderful thread. I've sat here alternately reading and wiping my eyes -- talk about the true spirit of Christmas..!!
Congratulations to all concerned Flowers - and yes, please post a pic of Floffel (and friend) enjoying Christmas Day Xmas Smile

BrizzleDrizzle · 14/12/2017 12:51

I'm working on some photos now @BIcnod

ByeByePrivacy · 14/12/2017 12:43

What a lovely lovely thread.
Well done @bonkerz and @InMeMe

GlitterRollerSkate · 14/12/2017 12:41

Well this thread has turned me into a blubbering mess!! Well done everyone! Xmas Smile

schmoozypoo · 14/12/2017 12:36

What a lovely thread this is with such a nice outcome

hollowtree · 14/12/2017 12:29

Hooray bonkerz you superstar! This is such an amazing thread!

TheMamaYo · 14/12/2017 12:25

Oh I hope Floffel's sister joins for Christmas reveal!

MsGameandWatching · 14/12/2017 12:20

How lovely. So glad you found one OP.

Years ago we left “Peter Bear” in a hotel in the Cotswolds. The hotel found him but were being very flaky about sending him back. A lovely MNetter went and rescued him and sent him back to us. I am always wondering if she’s still on here it was so long ago.

AdoraBell · 14/12/2017 12:09

Hurray for Bonkerz

Star Thanks 🍾 Xmas Grin

Chocolatekeepsmesane · 14/12/2017 12:00

Yay. You’ve got to love mn when something like this happens

TinselAngel · 14/12/2017 12:00

Will new Floffel be as manky and tatty as old Floffel probably was? This is worrying me.

DD would know a stunt double of her favourite toy wasn't the original straight away.

Maybe you'll need to drag new Floffel around the floor/ sit on it / smear it with chocolate or marmite, until Christmas.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 14/12/2017 12:00

God Bless us, every one.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 14/12/2017 11:58

Something in my eye too Anglia

An eyelash, or raindrops, or Floffel dandruff, perhaps . . .

jarhead123 · 14/12/2017 11:58

This is lovely

SchadenfreudePersonified · 14/12/2017 11:57

THIS, Ladies (and any stray gentlemen) is what

Christmas Is All About!

Love, helping each other, and not worrying about ourselves.

Wonderful.

FlyingFordAnglia · 14/12/2017 11:54

What a lovely thread. I can’t stop thinking of that little girl on Christmas morning opening her presents to find her Floffel! I seem to have something in my eye... please update with her reaction OP!

Goldenhandshake · 14/12/2017 11:48

This thread is sooo lovely!

MrsMozart · 14/12/2017 11:36

Oh happy days Flowers