The time has come.......

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Because.....

Jo from Sheffield was such a big help in choosing the new name of the soon-to-be-not-Pipples, she got to choose one to go and live with her.

She chose Barnaby.
The rest of the soon-to-be-not-Pipples and Flossie and I are busy making party hats and biscuits for the launch party of the new creatures!!!!!!!! We have also heard that some new ones are due to arrive shortly from the Woods!!!!!!!

It's getting VERY exciting here!!!!!!!!

Must go now, I think they've found the party biscuits!! xx

Patience and Naughtiness!

First, let me tell you, the new name is still being considered by the Lady Lawyer who is checking very thoroughly!!!

I know!! I'm really impatient too, now that we've found a name, the Pipples (or should we call them Thingies in the meantime?!!) are finding it very hard to be patient!!!

It could take a couple of days....so it may be best to just get on with Pipple life...or Thingie life for now!

Evie from Yorkshire has sent us some brilliant photos of the Pipples who live with her family.

And what adventurous and mischievous Pipples they are!

Evie tells us she found her Pipples taking a little walk around her house..... as you know, Pipples LOVE climbing so first they went upstairs.... oooh! that little Flug looks a bit squashed!!! But it's great to see them helping each other....

Ooh! I think I know where they're going! Do you? Look at Flora telling the others how to get up there. Be careful - that's a very narrow ledge!

Does Evie know you've found the biscuits?

Oh no!! You didn't eat them all, did you?! Oh you bad little Pipples!!

And so, full up with all those biscuits, they went to read about their friends on the blog to see if there was any news about their new name.

Not yet, little Pipples and Flug, won't be long though. xxxxxx

A big thank you to Evie. xx

Name update newsflash!!

Hello from the soon-to-be-not Pipples.

The Pipples wanted me to write and let you know that we think we have found a good name but that before we announce it to you and the rest of the Pipple friends out there, the Pipples thought it would be a very good idea to run it past the Lawyer Lady who has been advising us!!

We don't want to change it and then have the same problem again!!!!

So, hopefully by the end of tomorrow, we will have some kind of response from the Lawyer Lady and we can tell you.

The Pipples are very excited!!! They LOVE the new name!!!

Sorry to keep you in suspense a bit longer!!!

Oh, and the Pipples wanted me to show you a picture of the party biscuits which will soon be available to buy from the Over the Wall Etsy shop if, that is, they haven't been eaten by the Pipples here. Goodness knows they have fooled the human children countless times already!!! Quite funny really!!!!!!!!!!

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A bit of a shock!

This morning a letter arrived. A very small letter. It was addressed to the Pipples who have gone Over the Wall.

All the Pipples gathered and looked at the letter thoughtfully but didn't know what to do.

Eventually Ricardo, who is quite an adventurous Pipple, went forward to get the letter.

But who should open it?

There was a lot of discussion.....which went on for several minutes......even the Flugs got in on the act.....
until a decision was made....
Toby would open it as he was the best reader of them all.

They got into a circle to listen.
Toby read carefully.

"To the Pipples who have gone over the Wall,

We, the Pipples in the Woods, are writing to let you know that we have received news from the Chief Pipple in the Big Forest.

It has been discovered by some of our more adventurous Pipples that there are Other Creatures who have similar names but who are NOT Pipples, so after a lot of discussion, it has been decided by the Chief Pipple that we shall rename ourselves.

The Chief Pipple thinks it is a good idea if we ask for the help of our human friends.

This is why we are writing.

Ask the human people that you have met Over the Wall to help us find a new name.

Write back when you have found one.

Big Hugs, Chief Pipple."

The Pipples were stunned!!
Then, as one, they all fainted.
When they came to, there was general panic! They ran this way, and that, bumping into one another and not knowing what to do.
So, I gathered them together firmly, and told them we would all help.

If any of you Pipple Friends out there have a good idea for a new name for the Pipples, then please leave it in the message here or send it to pipplepost@gmail.com
The Pipples thought it would be a good idea to give a prize for the person who comes up with the best name. They have decided the human person should choose a Pipple to go home to them to live. The Pipples are now very excited!!!

The name must be new and no-one else must be using it, or anything similar. It mustn't sound or look like anything else. Good luck.

Arthur's Adventure....

Arthur Pipple has just sent us these snaps from his holidays. Arthur is a Pipple with Connections! and always travels in style!!

Here he is in First Class, jet-setting to the other side of the world....
Arthur tells us the service was fantastic - although there weren't quite enough biscuits!!

But he did get a lovely fizzy drink with some slices of lemon in it....
Hmmm, what exactly was in that drink Arthur? Are you feeling a little sleepy now?!
Luckily Arthur was wide awake for his trip to see the Sydney Opera House. Wow!!!

And what a cool dude you are in your shades, Arthur!
Here he is in front of the Sydney Harbour bridge.....aren't you a bit close to the edge, Arthur? Watch you don't fall off! It's a long way down..... Not really sure you need that scarf now?!
And then, he tells us, he met some friends. At least I think they were friendly, they were smiling, although Arthur looks a little scared of the bits of wood the man is holding! No, Arthur, he won't hit you with them. Better say 'Bye' now though.
Thanks for those great photos, Arthur, we miss you, come back soon. x

What is that?

THIS arrived today. The Pipples were very confused.

Is it grass??! Is it hay?!

Why is it in a bag?
Well, it is shredded tissue and it's to make the travelling Pipples nice and comfy on their journeys. What do you think? Looks lovely and soft, doesn't it?

Wait a minute....... what is that?

Do you see something in there?
Something that looks a bit like .......like ........

Morgana is that you?!!!!

What are you doing in there?!!

Yes, I know it's lovely and soft and squishy, but you've got to come out now.....really......Morgana, are you listening? Morgana?

Wait! No! Come back!!!!

Morgana!!!!!!!