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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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DontCallMeJohnBoy · 14/12/2017 11:30

I think you have sorted this now OP but I'm sure we have a flannel Floffel (never thought I'd be typing that today!) at home. DS was given it by his grandmother as a baby 8 years ago.

Message me if you still need it. I'll maybe quietly hide it somewhere so give me a shout if new Floffel goes off on his travels again in the future.

bettytaghetti · 14/12/2017 11:23

It would be worthwhile keeping the german website details and trying to order a spare when they come back into stock.
8 mo DS2 lost his bunny half way through our holiday in Majorca many years ago and trying to get him to sleep for the rest of the holiday was a nightmare. Heir & (many!) spares purchased on return!
Still have brand new versions of both DSs favourite cuddly toys in a cupboard somewhere and thought maybe they could be given to a grandchild, but then what would happen if they got attached to those and would never be able to find a replacement!

ItsInTheDogsMouth · 14/12/2017 11:13

MN at it's absolute finest...am wiping away a tear of happiness now. Positively restores your faith that people can be lovely.

KioskKeithForPresident · 14/12/2017 11:01

This thread is lovely.

Looks like the marvellous Bonkerz has found one and ImMeMe may be able to rescue a second one - in order to create a back story that Floffel went to find his twin sister.

EvilDoctor - OP needs a flannel one (like the picture) not a plush one.

This is such a Christmassy good will thread. If only the whole universe was like this and the news every day was full of Floffel found stories.

OP - you need to make sure that the opening of Floffel at Christmas is filmed for the little girl and her mother. It's bound to be an adorable moment they will want to treasure for ever.

Aridane · 14/12/2017 10:53

What a lovely thread, and what a lovely friend you are. Her DD will be thrilled.

margaritasbythesea · 14/12/2017 10:47

EvilDoctor - the one the OP needs isn´t there.

EvilDoctorBallerinaRoastDuck · 14/12/2017 10:30

It's on Amazon:
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Zubrowka · 14/12/2017 10:30

I'm genuinely sniffing back tears at my desk. This has made my day!

passemoilevin · 14/12/2017 10:27

😭❤️ Merry Christmas to one and all!

GlitteryFluff · 14/12/2017 10:20

Ahh lovely thread.

TheWhyteRoseShallRiseAgain · 14/12/2017 10:18

Oh what a lovely thread dd1 lost "doggy" when she was little and has never forgotten and I tried ebay Etsy etc (only got really into MN later) with no joy.

LuckyLuckyWoman · 14/12/2017 10:14

weeping into my coffee, I can't wait for the little girl to open her present from Father mumsnet Christmas

Well done and wishing you all extra Christmas cheer

Wellfuckmeinbothears · 14/12/2017 10:00

Aw what a lovely thread! So glad floffel will find his way home in time for Christmas Xmas Smile

Elephanah · 14/12/2017 09:59

😍

Foundwantingalways · 14/12/2017 09:58

What a lovely thread, makes my heart sing Grin

NewStartAgainReallyThisTime · 14/12/2017 09:48

Would definitely be good to have a back up floffel in case he/she goes missing again in the future (I really can't bare the thought of anything gong wrong...)

tillytown · 14/12/2017 09:47

ImMeMe how did the rescue mission go?

NataliaOsipova · 14/12/2017 09:37

Such a lovely thread! Well done to all involved!

doowapwap · 14/12/2017 09:33

Lovely thread, also want to know how the charity shop goes!!!

TinselAngel · 14/12/2017 09:30

I'm agog to find out the result of the charity shop dash for back up Floffel.

BlackEyedKid · 14/12/2017 09:21

Best thread ever.

LoudestRoar · 14/12/2017 09:20

Such a lovely thread!

FinallyHere · 14/12/2017 09:09

So glad, thank you , you bonkers kind lot, for a warm and fuzzy thread, feels like proper Christmas to me

Id vote for keeping a spare, and swapping 'em round occasionally so they each wear equally.

Littlechocola · 14/12/2017 09:00

Bonkerz you are amazing!
How old is your dc? Would they like a gift in return for giving up Floffel?

Tiredpigeon · 14/12/2017 08:49

Fantastic work mumsnet! This is the spirit of Christmas Xmas Smile