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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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TiddlesUpATree · 13/12/2017 22:49

Wineand Cake for bonkerz. I love a happy ending.

Bonkerz · 13/12/2017 22:47

I need an address to send to!!

Bonkerz · 13/12/2017 22:44

I have one. It doesn't have the box or anything and may need a spin but it's definitely this one!

Jibberoo · 13/12/2017 22:41

Try contacting the uk distributor to see if they can locate one
shop.auroraworld.co.uk

RestingGrinchFace · 13/12/2017 22:31

I really hope that you find it! I remember my father once wading through a pond to retrieve my favourite snugly when I was a child. Toys are like friends at that age.

MrsMozart · 13/12/2017 22:25

Now I'm invested! All crossed for a happy Floffel.

PricillaQueenOfTheDesert · 13/12/2017 22:23

This is both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measures.
I hope it has a happy ending.

BagAndRone · 13/12/2017 22:16

If you don’t have any joy I’ve found this similar sounding listing (no photo though) in a shop in NC, USA... unclebubbas.biz/bshop/index.cgi?code=3&cat=12 No idea how legit that website is mind.

PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 13/12/2017 22:11

Everything crossed here. And I appear to have something in my eye

PersianCatLady · 13/12/2017 22:09

You must let us know us soon as you know.

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Bicnod · 13/12/2017 22:05

Off to bed now to dream of floffel Xmas Shock

Will post tomorrow as soon as there's any news (although have work Christmas do tomorrow so may be half cut by midday...)

Thank you thank you oh wonderful Mumsnetters - you are the best Flowers Xmas Grin

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HolgerDanske · 13/12/2017 22:02

Oh, my heart is in my stomach!

Reminds me of the lovely story of the little Maileg mouse in Classics. That one had a very happy ending and I hope it’s the same for this one!

Xmas Smile Xmas Smile Xmas Smile

YouDancin · 13/12/2017 22:02

Hurrah!!

I think you need to buy the little girl the book "Tatty Ratty"
www.penguin.co.uk/ladybird/books/1004985/tatty-ratty/

It is the story of a toy rabbit who is lost. The little girl is heartbroken. They look everywhere- no luck. But the rabbit is coming home - a series of steps that make it look cleaner, buttons back on where they were missing, whiter fur ... etc etc... (as will happen as HER seal is used) ... then the rabbit is reunited with the little girl and we all cry (well I do when reading it).

AdoraBell · 13/12/2017 22:01

Hope someone comes back with one for you OP, will check back tomorrow. 🤞 in the meantime.

riledandharrassed · 13/12/2017 21:56

Fingers crossed for the morning ! Xx

StubbleTurnips · 13/12/2017 21:55

This thread is why mumsnet is wonderful, that and the woolly hugs lot.

cavatron · 13/12/2017 21:54

Oh I can’t wait til the morning to find out the outcome!! This is intense...

Fingers crossed the charity shop hasn’t sorted through yet!

April229 · 13/12/2017 21:54

Any news?!

PersianCatLady · 13/12/2017 21:53

Even if Mr Seal does come home, perhaps he should bring friends as well, the little plush seals??

No not friends, he should come home with a GF and some baby seals.

That would be so cool.

I think I am getting too excited about this.

Maya12 · 13/12/2017 21:50

German website has a note on that they're not posting non-carnival items till after carnival now. Seems a bit dodgy tbh - why would a site selling toys not do Xmas sales? Hope your friend manages, but wouldn't bank on that option

SadTrombone · 13/12/2017 21:49

Haven't RTFT but has anyone suggested Facebook pages:
Lostbox
and
Little Blue Cup?

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Bicnod · 13/12/2017 21:49

@BrizzleDrizzle - Xmas Shock

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PersianCatLady · 13/12/2017 21:49

Errrm, OP I googled 'floffel' to see if any were on EBay and got this
Maybe Mr Seal needs a name change??

Motherwell91 · 13/12/2017 21:49

Watching with intrest hoping for a nice Christmas good feeling ending. It is the time of year for miracles after all

Motherwell91 · 13/12/2017 21:49

Watching with intrest hoping for a nice Christmas good feeling ending. It is the time of year for miracles after all