Hug training in Herington

Back at my home in Herington, Kansas. Here are the fun people that SENT ME to learn about all the fun things that you enjoy. Plenty folk here sure taught me how to HUG and play games.

Bingo sure is fun. HP is here after he just won the first blackout game. He got a picture with ME as a bonus prize.

Two great friends of mine and wonderful helpers for my trainer George, I played around with Bill and our activities assistant Dawn.

 Here you see me with Patty and her friend who came to play bingo with us.

Sorry, that I am without my outfit here, my clothes were getting fixed up at the time.

I soon learned to not be bashful, while my trainer George brought me in front of big crowds that we had at Medicalodges Herington when special performers came to visit. Every month we get a special visit by Harold Williams(seated right) and Vergal Lockwood(seated left), who play folk songs to our residents. That is my favorite type of music.  Here is a picture of me performing with them. That is George holding me in the middle. Do you like my little guitar?

Other friends of George have shared the stage with me. This guy is one big Teddy Bear himself. Here is Jim Prichett, who sings glorified Christian music.
My favorite song that he sings is "Thank You, for giving to the Lord". Here I am with Jim and his lovely wife Anita.

Thank you for giving US some of your TIME to SHARE.

I can't wait for my big Bon Voyage party, set for July 29th, (tomorrow) when I am off to my first HOST, yet I will miss my

friends in Herington. Both the staff and residents who taught me to hug.  Here I am with our Environmental Director Patty, and the Master Hugger; Ruby.

















Below I have a lot more pictures of my friends in Herington, KS.

Michelle Clore; our administrator.

Our helpful CNAs

Near my "Bon Voyage" sign,  I have a dear friend of mine; Juanita. She loves to laugh at all of George's jokes. Next are special people to me. These two are the beautiful girls who "raised me" from a cub. They are George's daughters; Kayla and Ashley.

And, Not all of my friends are people. I enjoyed hanging out with these guys also.

Well that is all for now.