All in all I suppose our year in The Warehouse was not too bad. Looking back we had shared some very special and memorable times. Christmas was of course probably the best, meeting Santa Claus and helping delivery the presents.

Then the New Year Party, seeing all the Little Bears again and knowing they were being well looked after. The year had passed by very quickly. Getting to know Daz had been really good, not to mention the dazzle and excitement of Valentine’s Day!

Halloween has come and gone, The Dolls and the Orange Objects again came to visit and we had quite a reunion. They were not around for all that long, and once the shelves in The Showroom were vacated we found ourselves being moved there.

During the opening hours many people wandered about, there was always something to watch and listen to. At night we had great fun, playing with all the other toys on display.

Within the first few days a number of bears departed, making their way to the big world outside and an unknown life. Albeit they might have to be hidden for a while, then have sit under a Christmas Tree before receiving cuddles from their new owners. Of course I worried about them, I had to come to terms with us all being separated now.

Woof was always close by, ever since our arrival here she had been there we had shared so much.

Then, one morning I woke, knowing it was going to be out last together. Woof was sound asleep, her head resting as usual on my lap. I stroked her coat, tears had formed in the corner of my eyes, they gently splashed onto Woof, who stirred and woke.

"Lets go and find some hot chocolate before opening time." suggested Woof and we quickly and quietly left before the other bears noticed.

"I have a feeling today is going to be different." Woof said as we sipped our drinks.

"Funny you mentioned that, I am thinking the same thing." I replied, trying to keep the tremble from my voice.

"We must not get to upset, or worry about each other, we will be fine, where ever we end up." There was more of a hint of emotion in Woof’s voice as spoke.

"Yes." I replied, unable to say anything more. A lump had formed in my throat, and I just could not let Woof see how upset I was feeling.

For some while we simply sat, sipping the last of our hot chocolate, until Woof finally suggested we should go back and join the others. Somehow we managed to look cheerful and walked through the Showroom paw in paw.

Already the place was crowded and busy, by mid afternoon quite a number of bears and cuddly toys had gone off to new homes and new adventures.

Woof sat close to me, resting her head, when suddenly she woke her eyes were sparkling and she let out a gentle "Woof".

Just then I noticed one young girl looking at Woof with great interest and excitement. The people she was with had walked straight by, but very carefully the girl picked up Woof and cuddled her.

"Oh, you are so lovely! What is you name?"

"Woof."

"Did you say Woof?" asked the little girl. "That’s nice name…"

"Come on Anna! Where are you?" Called a woman in a kind gentle voice.

" Here Mom! Oh do come and see what I have found." replied Anna.

Anna’s mom looked at Woof and smiled. "What a lovely soft toy. Would you like it for doing so well in your school tests?"

"Oh yes please!" Squeaked Anna as she placed Woof down next to me to give her Mum a big hug. Quickly Woof dropped her head onto my lap and a I stroked her coat. Anna gently picked her up again I saw the tears sparkling in her eyes. I knew though she was going to be happy with her new owner.

Then another female voice very close by was saying "Look he is there! Timmy’s Uncle Ben!" And I was swept off the shelf, which somehow during those last moments had emptied of bears and soft toys.

Leaving The Warehouse for the last time was very exciting. Nearly every car driving away seemed to have a bear or soft toy waving out of the rear window!

Finally I was on my way to my new home and a big reunion with Timmy Bear.

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