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And the envelope,please…..

 We apologize for leaving everyone hanging, when we told you that we would announce the winners YESTERDAY and now it is TOMORROW (or in some parts of the world, the day AFTER tomorrow) but the panda kindergarten hid my laptop, so what could I do?  Any way, here we are now to bring this particular bit of silliness to it’s frenzied peak and announce the winners of the “Where in the World is Babette de Panda” contest!

But first, let’s hear what our contestants are going to take home with them!  First, all our prize winners will be included on the Roll of Honor!  But wait! There’s more!  You also have been designated an F.O.B. (Friend of Bob) and our top prize winners are further designated as V.S.F.O.B.  (Very Special Friend of Bob).  And that’s not all!  The winners will also receive a genuine hand pulled lithograph cartoon, signed by Bob’s cartoon-ographer, of the panda kindergarten performing in “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Pandas”  Now aren’t you sorry that YOU didn’t enter?

In terms of sheer number of photographs taken, Babette‘s new best friend Lucilla is clearly deserving of the grand prize.  Babette had so much fun in Singapore and Cambodia, that she has been invited to accompany Lucilla in future travel.

Remember, don't give Babette your credit cards!

Next in the V.S.F.O.B. catagory, is Frances A. who showed Babette around the city that doesn’t sleep, and it certainly doesn’t sleep when Babette de Panda is in town!  Frances also distinguished herself with her extremely amusing stories of Babette’s escapades in the Big Apple.  Sorry about the room service bill.

Our next contestant pushed the boundaries of panda fashion, with her yellow polka dot bikini which she created for the lovely, but definitely “panda-esque” figure of the lovely Babette.  Sylvia C. took Babette and her Bikini to Laguna Beach for a little sun and fun.

Babette building a sand castle

In the clever and enigmatic photos of Babette category, it was difficult to top this “revealing” photo of Babette taken by Auntie Jackie.  It really made me laugh!

"Behind" the scenes with Babette!

Honorable mentions in the “Travels of Babette” category go to Cyndi A., for taking Babette to meet the most adorable junior panda in the US, (the divine and adorable Po of Atlanta) and Victory S. for introducing her to the incomperable David Ossman of Firesign Theater fame. Also Faith W. receives a special mention for inviting Babette to an intimate dinner party with a few close friends.

 We also had several people create new outfits or variation on outfits for Babette. In this category, M-Lou V., Victory S., Weegee Knine, and Auntie Jackie  added to Babette’s considerable wardrobe.  (As if she didn’t buy enough clothes on Bob’s credit card already)  Here are a few of our favorite outfits:

The "M-Lou" variation

Dangerous Babette!

Tres elegante!

We also want to send a special “shout out” to blogger and panda-booster, Miss Demure Restraint, who has been so kind to the pandas and said many nice things about us and sent many new fans our way.  Although circumstances have prevented her from participating in this bit of fun, I know she would if she could.  We know you are with us in spirit, Miss D.  The bears are with you!

Well, that concludes our contest!  Thank you all for adding to the fun and festivities of the dark days of winter.  No matter what your circumstances are, we can all use a bit more fun and laughter in our lives.  Rumor has it that this year’s panda kindergarten (at least in MY world) is up to even more naughtiness than in years past.  And, with the summer Olympics coming up and the as yet unconfirmed rumor that Bob may throw his hat into the presidential campaign, The Panda Chronicles is definitely the place to be!  And there will definitely be cuppycakes!

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda and friends

Babette: Making new friends around the world!

Tomorrow is the big day, when we will reveal the winners of the “Where in the World is Babette de Panda” photo contest.  But, until then, I offer one of my favorite photos, which shows that everyone loves pandas!  (And especially Babette!)

 You can be sure that these two gentlemen were honored and delighted to meet Babette, the globe-trotting panda extraordinaire!

See you tomorrow!

Be the Bear

Bob T. Panda

Babette at the Beach!

Here are photos taken by another finalist in the “Where in the world is Babette de Panda” contest, Sylvia Coates of somewhere in California.  Sylvia was kind enough to create a lovely panda sized bikini for Babette and take her to the beach!  (OK, so maybe it really wasn’t all that kind to photograph Babette in a bikini, but she is very secure in her attractiveness)

Tune in tomorrow for more finalist phots, and remember,

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda

One last outfit for Babette!

I hope you all had as much fun taking these pictures of Babette as she trotted around the globe these last few weeks, as I did looking at them.  Sometimes I laughed so loud I scared Mehitabel!  I could swear that she (Babette) had different expressions on her face depending on where she was and what she was doing.  But that’s not possible….is it?

Anyway, despite the fact she has been behaving like a jet setting panda these last few weeks, let us not forget that she has a very serious mission in life, and that is as founder and director for the Hospital for Indigent Pandas, located in Greenbank, WA.  The hospital also hosts the Stuffy Panda Rescue Foundation, which is headquartered in Langley, WA.

So here is her nurse’s outfit, which is a replication of the outfit the the actual Babette de Panda wore when taking care of her good friend Victory!

And remember, Virginia, there IS a “Babette de Panda“!  Next week, we will announce the winners of the first ever “Where in the world is Babette de Panda?” photo contest!  stay tuned!

Be the Bear

Bob T. Panda

Tomorrow: The Panda Kindergarten celebrates New Year’s Eve!

Seven Things You Might Not Know About Bob T. Panda…

To continue with the requirements of the Versatile Blogger Award, here are 7 things that you might not know about me:

1. My fantasy dinner party guest list would include, Dave Barry, Jamie Lee Curtis, The Coen Brothers ( with Frances McDormand, of course) John Cleese, Paula Poundstone, and Kevin Kline.  There would not be a dry seat in the house.

2. I like watching movies where things blow up.

3.  I like to play computer solitaire.

4.  I like to eat icing right out of the can.

5.  I am a terrible procrastinator.

6.  I am not really a panda.

7.  I can’t tell you the 7th thing or I’d have to kill you.

And here are some more pictures of Babette in her around the world travels!

babette at atlanta zoo with PO

Babette with her favorite Junior panda, Po.

babette de panda

Babette in a bed of flowers!

 

babette at the palace in Cambodia

Babette at the Palace

Babette, as you can see, is continuing her around the world journey. Jetting here, jetting there…. my head is spinning trying to keep up with her!  Has this been fun? I think so!

Where will she turn up next?

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda

Seven Things You Might Not Know About Bob T. Panda…

To continue with the requirements of the Versatile Blogger Award, here are 7 things that you might not know about me:

1. My fantasy dinner party guest list would include, Dave Barry, Jamie Lee Curtis, The Coen Brothers ( with Frances McDormand, of course) John Cleese, Paula Poundstone, and Kevin Kline.  There would not be a dry seat in the house.

2. I like watching movies where things blow up.

3.  I like to play computer solitaire.

4.  I like to eat icing right out of the can.

5.  I am a terrible procrastinator.

6.  I am not really a panda.

7.  I can’t tell you the 7th thing or I’d have to kill you.

And here are some more pictures of Babette in her around the world travels!

babette at atlanta zoo with PO

Babette with her favorite Junior panda, Po.

babette de panda

Babette in a bed of flowers!

 

babette at the palace in Cambodia

Babette at the Palace

Babette, as you can see, is continuing her around the world journey. Jetting here, jetting there…. my head is spinning trying to keep up with her!  Has this been fun? I think so!

Where will she turn up next?

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda

More Photos of Babette!

We are approaching the end of our contest period and we have gotten some great entries in the past few days!  Babette has been jetting back and forth between Singapore, Cambodia, Las Vegas, and now, Disneyland, where she is happy to report that, “they are all about the pandas here!  Everyone is wearing big panda ears! I feel so welcome!

Here she is in The Magic Panda Kingdom!

Babette in Disneyland

And here she is conversing with one of her relatives in Thailand, via Skype!

We are also happy to report that the photographer who took the slightly embarrassing photo of Babette has been identified.  She made it up to her by taking Babette to Disneyland.

babette's bare butt

You can see why she might be perturbed!  But then maybe Babette should think twice before abusing Bob’s credit cards so badly, again.

Be the Bear!

Bob T. (new cartoons in progress) Panda

More Photos of Babette!

We are approaching the end of our contest period and we have gotten some great entries in the past few days!  Babette has been jetting back and forth between Singapore, Cambodia, Las Vegas, and now, Disneyland, where she is happy to report that, “they are all about the pandas here!  Everyone is wearing big panda ears! I feel so welcome!

Here she is in The Magic Panda Kingdom!

Babette in Disneyland

And here she is conversing with one of her relatives in Thailand, via Skype!

We are also happy to report that the photographer who took the slightly embarrassing photo of Babette has been identified.  She made it up to her by taking Babette to Disneyland.

babette's bare butt

You can see why she might be perturbed!  But then maybe Babette should think twice before abusing Bob’s credit cards so badly, again.

Be the Bear!

Bob T. (new cartoons in progress) Panda

Babette, in all her glory!

Ok, kiddies, for those of you who don’t have the time to cut out each of Babette’s individual outfits, we have a special offer! Here are MULTIPLE Babettes already dressed in each of her fabulous outfits!  Several of these outfits (or variations on the originals) come from some of our loyal readers.  You can print all these out and mount them on cardboard or foam core and have an all Babette party! Give everyone at your Christmas or Hanukah table a Babette Paper doll of their own!  And then, send us the pictures!  Remember, our contest, where you can win VALUABLE PRIZES ,ends at midnight on December 31st!

Babette in Zebra stripes!

Babette paints the town RED

Babette as Mrs Pandy Claws

Babette as Snow Bunny

The "M-Lou" variation: Babette of da Roses

Babette in Leather

Babette in little yellow dress

We hope you have had as much fun with Babette as we have had with those who have already shared their pictures of Babette on her travels!  Have a safe and happy holiday, whichever one you may celebrate.

and remember…

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda

Babette, in all her glory!

Ok, kiddies, for those of you who don’t have the time to cut out each of Babette’s individual outfits, we have a special offer! Here are MULTIPLE Babettes already dressed in each of her fabulous outfits!  Several of these outfits (or variations on the originals) come from some of our loyal readers.  You can print all these out and mount them on cardboard or foam core and have an all Babette party! Give everyone at your Christmas or Hanukah table a Babette Paper doll of their own!  And then, send us the pictures!  Remember, our contest, where you can win VALUABLE PRIZES ,ends at midnight on December 31st!

Babette in Zebra stripes!

Babette paints the town RED

Babette as Mrs Pandy Claws

Babette as Snow Bunny

The "M-Lou" variation: Babette of da Roses

Babette in Leather

Babette in little yellow dress

We hope you have had as much fun with Babette as we have had with those who have already shared their pictures of Babette on her travels!  Have a safe and happy holiday, whichever one you may celebrate.

and remember…

Be the Bear!

Bob T. Panda