Happy Birthday Alexander

Happy Birthday, Alexander. We wish we could be with you on your special day. We send a greeting with Tintin and Milou because you were the one who introduced us to your favorite characters when you were a small boy living in Paris. When I see those two, I remember the times we hunted, in Paris and later in Brussels, Tintin books and paraphernalia. I treasure the memories of hours spent reading all your Tintin adventures together (rather, your reading to us in French and sometimes in English...after you heard our French!)

We send our love and wish you the best year ever!

P.S. Are you running with the bulls in Spain again this summer?  Don't let us know!

Old Ammo Crate

"A" is for ammo. Tall Husband has been wanting a vintage wooden crate and finally bought an old Remington ammunition crate last weekend at Collectors Firearms.

The contrast of old wood, its graphics and fresh flowers is interesting...

...and the wood joinery is impressive. However, bringing new objects to the bungalow can cause a stir.

Tintin: "So, Milou, they no longer wish to have us in the middle of their table!?"

White Rabbit: "Oh! This is far worse than Mr. McGregor's rake, I fear."

Note: Tall Husband has apologized profusely for the fear that has come over The Bunny Bungalow, for he did not know that the old ammunition crate had "Rabbit Load" printed on its end.

Tintin in Texas

My old Tintin Watch

Tintin and Milou Napkins

I adore Tintin and his sidekick, Milou. Oh, I know that Milou is known as Snowy in the English translations, but my grandson Alexander, who grew up in France, first introduced him as Milou, so Milou he shall remain. From my small collection, the above are two of my favorites: a watch that Tall Husband bought me when we were in Paris and a set of gray linen napkins we found in Brussels while visiting my daughter and her family. Brussels is Tintin central.

Tintin.com is a favorite site. According to the bio there, Tintin and Milou will be 80 years old next year, as the renowned reporter and his sidekick dog, Milou set out on their first adventure to Russia on January 10, 1929. Their adventures have been translated into more than 80 languages.

Here's a secret: Tall Husband looks like Tintin, especially in the morning when he first gets out of bed with his hair sticking up into that Tintin point in the middle of his head. So adorable!

See also: store.tintin.com