The Nilla-Nillas

Once Monty had recovered, the other Bodkins were very eager to hear all about his adventures.

He had, he explained, spent quite a long time living with the Nilla-Nillas, who are quite peculiar creatures who spend much of their time upside down, standing on their head.

Monty, during his time with them, had become quite an expert at this and was even proclaimed as an honourary Nilla-Nilla.

Some of the other Bodkins wanted to have a go........Amos, Juno and Harriet were the best....but they could only do it by leaning against a wall......Unfortunately, everyone else found it very difficult indeed!!

Very, very, very....

tired.

This is where Monty has been since he came back.

The poor little thing was so tired after all his adventures and the long walk back from the Pastel Meadows where he has been living with the lesser spotted Pastel Bodkins.
The Pastel Bodkins, meanwhile, have been busy making friends with everyone. They have also been making cakes. It seems iced cupcakes are their favourite food.

In pastel colours of course.

Unfortunately they were so delicious the Bodkins ate them before I could get my camera but they looked very much like these-

picture from crumbsanddoilies

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!

After 116 days..... and lots of worrying, imagine my surprise when I answered a knock at the door early this morning to find.....

Monty!!!!
oh sweet little Monty - how long you have been away!!!! We missed you so much!Then we realised that Monty was not alone!! For 3 of the very rare Lesser spotted pastel Bodkins had accompanied him.....

and very pretty they were too!Everyone was overjoyed to see Monty and his new friends!!!

MISSING!

As the only 'grown-up' here at the house who is remotely 'looking after' these Bodkins, I feel I have to take it upon myself to say what everyone here (and maybe out there too) has been thinking.

It worries me to say this- but-....it may be entirely possible.......sob........that Monty ...... has got lost. (There now, I've said it!)

BUT don't worry!

I have had a word with the other Bodkins here and we have decided that if he is not back by tomorrow morning, then a Search Party will be organised and will be sent out for him.

After all, it has been over a month since we heard anything.

I have had a quiet word with Devon (Monty's best friend) and he told me where Monty was heading. So that at least it a start.....

Fear not, friends of Bodkins, Monty will be found!

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BODKIN?

Monty part 3...

Monty continued......

Monty...............