To share or not to share?
Oct 20th, 2009 | By mervi | Category: Photos by Doris and Jessie20,10.2009
Dear friends! Now I have a real problem! Gianna wants to play with my football! My football! What does she know about football. I bet she has never heard about off side….Who does she think she is? Birgit Prinz?? I must make my grey cells work and think a suitable strategy to keep her away from my macho toy.
First – a thorough check there’s no Italian lady in the neighbourhood….
I splash with the water – that should make her come closer if she’s out.
I think she’s still sleeping but I must sneak around and try to be very, very quiet.
I can see my football now….
Here we are! By the way – I turned down Hertha Berlin’s generous offer to me. I decided not to be a professional football player because I heard the pros are living such terrible, disciplined lives – they can’t even eat as much as they want. That wouldn’t do because I’m a growing bear who needs lots and lots of calories!
I understand the football fans in Berlin are disappointed but they can always come to the zoo and admire my brilliant technics!
While I was playing I suddenly thought it might – just might! – be fun to have a play mate….. We could have a team of our own but I think the members of this team must have a ball each. What would be a suitable name for my two bears’ team? Berliner Knutball Verein?
Hehe…. I think I’ve been a bit harsh on Gianna. Maybe I can make mends by giving her a beautiful flower.
Yes, flowers will be perfect. I must say I’m very satisfied with my brain storming but now I’m tired and need a ‘nickerchen’. See you later!
Your pal Knuti
Dear Knumpel Knut!
I have been engaged by 1. FC Nuremberg, it’s hard training, I can tell you, but I EAT AS MUCH AS I WANT TO. The trainer can do what he wants but not minimize my food. I told him from the beginning. So, dear Knut, re-consider your decision, please.
And didn’t you know that Giovanna used to be famous ball artist in Munich? I thought I told you about it. But- when she finishes playing she likes to tear the ball into parts. So watch out and better hide the ball.
Hugs from your friend Raspi and of course from Frl. Flocke
Knuti, share! Share and play with Gianna. Have fun!
And thank you for the leafs, I know, I missed you too!
Your Leaf
MERVI, MERVI, MERVI ! I The monologue of Knut is hilario… I fell of the chair… Happily he won’t be a professional… what would happen with Ronaldo if Knut decided to compete? Well… perhaps if he was in the German selection of 2014 in Brazil…
Mervi –
What a delightful tale with pictures that match what our dear furry friend is thinking! How you know exactly what he thinks is, well… told in the pictures.
A pleasure to keep tuning in,
BH’s, Tish
Hallo Mervi,
how on earth did you manage to read Knut’s thoughts? Anyway, it was great joy to read Knut’s football-story, especially on a day like this. Yes friends, our regional newspaper (Nürnberger Zeitung) features an article today, about Flocke and Rasputin leaving Nürnberg Zoo at the beginning of next year! The only consolation is, that our teenage-dream-team will stay together, so at least it won’t be to hard for neither Flocke nor Raspi to get accustomed to an new environment!
So Knutaldo, keep on going and teach Giovanna all your football tricks. You two will be an amazing team!
Dear Mervi,
You are an accomplished interpreter of Knuti-bear thoughts! Very enjoyable!! That first photo of Knut standing as tall as he can is really great–he is getting to be a big boy…
Bear hugs, Sarsam
knuti…your are such a wise bear!