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Sacred Bear StudiosI was too tired after a long day to do anything, but was still a bit lonely, so I had a hookah and whiskey in the backyard with a couple of pals....
I like the fat chap but the other one seems to have an inflated opinion of himself. 
You said it, Phil! (Though I think I'd be happy to settle into that empty chair anyway.)
Becky
Sacred Bear Studios@Phil- LOL...yeah, he tries to look fierce, but it's all hot air, you know.
Boechout, Antwerp@Phil- LOL...yeah, he tries to look fierce, but it's all hot air, you know.
I wonder where you can find a giant inflatable bear... 
Sacred Bear Studios@Peterbear......The "Moosehead camp counselor" bear inflatable pictured in my original post is long since retired, but this big fellow will soon be available for purchase from inflatableworld.de :
(this prototype is rough looking, but it's just a first draft, there are numerous revisions planned to make it look better before it's mass produced)
He's 7 feet tall, and will be available in March probably.
Boechout, AntwerpThanks Chris, I must get one of these to put in my garden!
Sacred Bear StudiosHi Peter, I'll let you know when these are available- they can be ordered long before they are put on the website, but only a few of us who are in contact with the company owner know that ;)
keep in mind though that direct sunlight will damage these guys quickly, they aren't like pooltoys. I only take mine outside when the sun gets below the trees.
PennsylvaniaMy Bears never drank wine, whiskey or beer because it pretty much just put them to sleep but if they got a snoot full of root beer or ginger ale, you'd better watch out!
They got into the root beer, once, on Mardi Growl (Mardi Gras 
) and, I tell you, there was a lot of hootin' an' a-hollerin' that night!
But, then, the next morning...
...that was a different story! 
My Bears never smoked, though. Not a moral thing. They just didn't want to get ashes or smoke in their fur.
In fact, they made me go out to the garage if I wanted to have a smoke.
Boechout, AntwerpThey got into the root beer, once, on Mardi Growl (Mardi Gras
But, then, the next morning...
Awww, poor fellow (or is it a lady 
); although most of my wild oats have been sown, I still remember well how he feels. 
Boechout, AntwerpHi Peter, I'll let you know when these are available- they can be ordered long before they are put on the website, but only a few of us who are in contact with the company owner know that ;)
Thanks Chris! I had a look at their website and I do love the look of their huge inflatable animals, but of course nothing beats a bear! 
Sacred Bear Studios@peter.....I envy you, you'll be getting yours relatively cheap. they cost $40 per inflatable to ship to the US :(
I got one of those odd looking "Chipmunks", cropped the ears and did some repainting, and he makes a fairly decent bear cub.
@UsBears....adorable! My bears make the best drinking buddies ever, since they never drink up all my good booze, they never get embarrassed and ditch me when I get too drunk, and best of all, they don't mind when I drink myself to the sloppy-huggy stage. (actually they rather like that).
Great post you lot (and your bears) always make me smile 
Btw I keep the drinks cabinet locked as my bears like liqueurs especially Baileys!
michelle
Boechout, AntwerpMy hug generally prefers a cup of tea (or hot chocolate),
but when it's really hot,
a cold beer hits the spot!
PennsylvaniaBeing Belgian Bears, they don't mess around when it comes to beer! Do they?
Hoegaarden! Nice!
