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Notes: 007 arrived after two botched Amazon deliveries

Notes: "Schatzi Jr.", Christmas 2009

Notes: Andy was a bookcase bear for years.

Notes: Rose's Kitty Annabelle II is [pictured here with Holly. These two sweeties sleep together. Unanimously inducted into the Bear Clan on December 28, 2018, effective Chritmas Day. Photo by Rose.

Notes: Artie and Billy were rescued from Art's garage just in time for Christmas!

Notes: purple cotton Tee, "Arizona", bought at PHX airport terminal."Arizona Volunteer" San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Atlanta airport on one of Bob's trips to Mobile. Aways known as "A. Bear."

Notes: Bandit has magnetic hands that can clasp together and hold a note or greeting. As you can see, he is already costumed for Halloween. According to the manufacturer, Bandit is a "soft touch puppet bear". Bears are pretty independent. They probably would not take kindly to being treated like a puppet.

Notes: The fellers really wanted an owl for Christmas and our growing Nature collection. Realistic looking, Exquisite detail, Soft material Bean filled, Leader in plush worldwide

Notes: Basil was an Easter gift from Alex to Bob in 1993. Like George, he was inducted into the clan on Easter 2002.

Notes: BearFoot was bought at Garden Isle Clothing, Kapa'a, Kauai on 10/12/2003. This little surfer dude sports a surfboard, and passport #004592.

Notes: Found in Arizona Mills mall gift shop.

Notes: Purchased in Arizona Mills shop, for Valentines Day.

Notes: Bearymore has been on the dresser in Phoenix for as long as we can remember. We rediscovered and named him this year. He is probably a Christmas bear, because of the gold thread loop he has, but we are making him a Valentine bear to coincide with his naming and addition to the group with two new bears.

Notes: Purchased in Arizona Mills shop, for Valentines Day. He will make the pilgimage up north to join his cousins there.

Notes: Joined the Castro Valley gang about the same time as Bernie.

Notes: Joined the Castro Valley gang about the same time as Benjie.

Notes: We found this topical Bear stocked in several shops within the Las Vegas hotel 'New York New York'. His tag name is "Freedom". We considered "Liberty" as in Liberty Valance, perhaps but settled for "Bert". Bert has a twin, a sister "Libby" whom we bought on the same trip for our pal Lucas.

Notes: My first Bear, Christmas 1990 while living in San Lorenzo. Resides in hallway basket (on the left in photo) with Bob's big bear.

Notes: carries a stuffed oversize red satin heart

Notes: gift from Elaine Dollard to Bob at Kaiser Redwood City, about a day before coming home. Lives in the hallway Bear Basket, to the right of "Big Guy" in the photo.

Notes: Artie and Billy were rescued from Art's garage just in time for Christmas!

Notes: We saw a billy goat on Curious George, and wanted Billy G. for Christmas. Billy is an 8 inch Rocky Mountain Goat!

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Pink "Chicago" T-Shirt. "Arizona Volunteer" San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000.

Notes: Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: LL Bean blue anorak

Notes: Bob The Mouse, who thinks he's a Bear

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Boo Dog is famous in the entertainment world as "the best dog in the world." We ordered him early so he could join us for Christmas.

Notes: Gift from Dick and Todd. A big bear!

Notes: Bruno joins the Big Bears in their basket.

Notes: Buddy "Bucky" Beaver mysteriously arrived a couple of days after The Bears watched a Nature special on beavers. He was instantly inducted into the Clan.

Notes: Sky Harbor Phoenix gift shop, on return to Castro Valley.

Notes: Arrived and unanimously inducted into the Clan October 4. "C." stands for lookalike monkey Curious George. Tag Name is Ollie.

Notes: Gift from Todd at Manuel's Restaurant July 8, 2003

Notes: Gift from Todd or Dick lives in Phoenix

Notes: Came with a packet of Cherry hard candy

Notes: Likes the Cubs "Chicago Bear" is a very light coffee color Bear with a tan cub snout. By "very light coffee" we mean, "extra cream, please". He sports a green "Chicago" T-shirt with a snappy Velcro fastener and a very pleasant disposition for one who had traveled so far. "Arizona Volunteer". San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Gift from Elaine and Marguerite. Chippie arrived with a package of homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Notes: Christmas 1999 Lady Godiva Chocolates

Notes: LL Bean red vest

Notes: cousin of Tuffy & Scruffy brother of Duffy & Ruffy. Cuffy (right) has the short ribbon on the right side of his bow, pictured with Ruffy (left).

Notes: CW talks when you squeeze his arm. "License to Love" B5213141, Kalani Cuddly Wudley, 1345 Makua Avenue, Kailua, Hawaii 96734.

Notes: Living Sober 1986 San Francisco T-Shirt LL Bean anorak. Favorite phrase: "Hey!" Before Bear.

Notes: Gift from Nature Conservancy.

Notes: Spotted by Alex at Ace Hardware. Also called "Little Darwin."

Notes: Adding the last known members of "Pile For Unwanted Bears" - Sylvester, Mickey, the Garfields, and Dawg. 1-7-2017

Notes: Voted into the clan April, 2001.

Notes: Part of trio Huey, Louie and Dewey, the blue gingham ribbon gang of Uffy Bears. Brought to Phoenix 10-22-99.

Notes: Christmas Eve Bear

Notes: Dillon is always very polite.

Notes: Hallmark;Birthday Bear.

Notes: cousin of Tuffy & Scruffy brother of Cuffy & Ruffy

Notes: Dusty, Rusty and Randy adopted from Nitsa's family 12-13-2001. We don't know their original names, but they do have a history. Dusty is said to be filled with pure sawdust, giving him a firm disposition.

Notes: Bought at the Delaware Street branch of the US Post Office. Pronounced "Ed-Grrr!". Edgrr has a US Postal stamp in a plastic badge envelope, a flag embroidered on his right foot, and a stylized mailperson embroidered on his left foot. Issued as a commemorative of 100 years of Teddy Bears.

Notes: Edison, Princeton, Whitford & Whitman were bought together.

Notes: Ed Moose, Honorary Bear. Target, Thanksgiving Eve.

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Elmo is trying to teach the fellers to do the hokey-pokey.

Notes: Originally to be Xmas gift, but wait time way too long, so we made her an early Thanksgiving Bear. Named and inducted Nov 24. Our first and honored Siamese! "I am Siamese if you please; I am Siamese if you don't please!"

Notes: Ka-ching!

Notes: Felicia arrived about 2 weeks ago, agreed to hide til Xmas Day! We were all delighted, and named and added her immediately A.Bear secretly brought her up to speed on Bear Lore, so she is ready to be a part of our big clan - and a welcome new Nature Bear, at that! Merry Christmas, all!

Notes: Gift from Walt. Rose's old "Fisher Bear." Wooden, 11" high, ready with fishing gear. We don't how old he really is adopted and induced day of arrival March 3, 2020. Walt believes Fisher isw a gift from a friend on Roses's birthdayk so we're using that. Rose ande Fisher loved fly sighing.

Notes: The fellers kept asking for a Fox Bear. They even named him before they knew he'd been ordered. A great addition to the Clan, probably the first Bear named before he got here.

Notes: Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000. July 1989.Living Sober 1989. Says AA sayings "Easy Does It", etc.

Notes: Adding the last known members of "Pile For Unwanted Bears" - Sylvester, Mickey, the Garfields, and Dawg. 1-7-2017

Notes: Bronco guard bear, retired 1996. Our "Pops."

Notes: Gutsiest cat I ever had, and a real sweetie. Adopted as a kitten 1979. Indoor cat as of San Mateo, died of a cat ailment circa 1993 He is still missed!

Notes: George was inducted into the clan on Easter 2002, but he's been around a long time. He's been monitoring the Bears' routines since Day 1, and knows a lot more about Bear Lore than some of the fellers.

Notes: Found inside paper towel dispenser in break room at work.

Notes: Glinda the Good Witch is welcomed Halloween gift from our friend Lucas.

Notes: Grumpy arrived just in time for Christmas!

Notes: Bob's Guardian Bears; formerly, Christmas Bears on SM bookshelf

Notes: Bob's Guardian Bears

Notes: Bob's Guardian Bears

Notes: G. Ducky was added to the swimming pool ducks in the early 1990's. He was rescued from the effects of sun and weathering and brought indoors. Since 2016 he has served well and faithfully as one of our Guardian Bears (and out only Bear-Duck.)

Notes: Bob's Guardian Bears

Notes: Erstwhile guardians on Bob's gold memorial box, added 2017-01-30.

Notes: 100 Anniversary Gund Bear

Notes: Bob bought on shopping trip with Jerry and Elaine. Formerly "New Bear," then "Bandana Bear," and finally, Happy!

Notes: Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000. Purchased in Harrod's in London while Bob visiting Peter

Notes: The Williamsburg Doll Factory. Hastings - style 57250-11The Archive Collection

Notes: The Williamsburg Doll Factory. Hayden - style 57250-11 The Archive Collection

Notes: Bob bought in Arizona Mills mall for a 10/16 birthday.

Notes: Early Bday present for Bob, from Alex, before we go to Phoenix. Howeer, H&K did make the trip with us and meet all the Phoenix Bears too.

Notes: The fellers wanted to send a Lynx to our griend Rose Stolte. Rose was delighted! "Holly" is our sister Lynx in our second family, included on the Bear Chabnel upon her arrival in San Mateo December 3, 2018.

Notes: Part of trio Huey, Louie and Dewry, the blue gingham ribbon gang of Uffy Bears. Brought to Phoenix 10-22-99.

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Jack is a jack-o-lantern bear who Bob found. Jack's toting a trick or treat bag of candy corn, just in time to get to know the gang before Bear Halloween.

Notes: We decided on a gray squirrel companion for Jumpy. Ordered her package right away and introduced her to the Clan Formally named by the Naming Committee this day, and duly added to the Register. A most addition to the Clan and to our Nature Bear Collection!

Notes: Jiminy is both a real cricket aqnd a Disney character. He and his family sing for us most nights in the bedroom or kitchen. Inducted by unanimous vote on Christmas Eve 2020. SONG: "When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you..."

Notes: Inducted into the clan formally on 12-10-2000, though Jingles has been a Bedroom Bear for untold years.

Notes: The sunglasses go back even further. They were worn by Rusty on the Mojave shooting trip.

Notes: Rescued from the original Pile for Unwanted Bears Aug 1998. Missing one eye. Long legs are stuffed trousers sewn onto the body. Wears granny glasses donated by Trevor. Arizona Volunteer, San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000.

Notes: Jason & Jimmy

Notes: Living Nature squirrel soft toy. From UNITED KINGDOM. Your order will be sent on a NON-TRACKED priority service via Royal Mail. Upon arrival in your country it will be passed on to your local postal service, who will deliver the item to your door. First Bear named on the day he was ordered, I believe. Expected Feb 17th - 24th.

Notes: Bronco guard bear, took over for G.Bear. Junior always wears his little red Santy cap. Retired 8-23-2017

Notes: Kauai was purchased in Coconut Plantation shopping village, Kapaa.

Notes: Arrived from Phoenix with a packet of milk chocolate "Kisses". The fellers convened the Naming Committee, and decided on "K" Bear.

Notes: lookalike Thelonious partner, white fur, posy

Notes: Named and inducted into the clan May 13, 2001.

Notes: purchased in Maine, gift from Sandy & Emily

Notes: Almost lost in San Antonio due to Continental Airlines luggage mixup. "Ain't never goin' back to San Antone." "Arizona Volunteer" San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Lee, a Christmas Bear, was a gift from Lee Syracuse around Christmas 1990. Poor Lee was found behind the living room TV March 21, 2018, and added by the naming committee that night as Lee. He has been around a very long time and learned a lot of bear lore.

Notes: From the Boyd Head Bean collection.

Notes: Squeeze me, I'm a gas. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Added to clan 11-15-99 Originally from Louisville Gas & Electric. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Surfer girl bear, sister of BearFoot. Purchased in Garden Isle shop, Coconut Plantation shopping village, Kapaa. Another sister, formal name Haunani with flower in hair, is being given as a gift to a friend.

Notes: Valentines Day from Bob arrived with RS Bear. Retired 8-23-2017.

Notes: tan fur, posey to the left of Thelonius

Notes: Forever Bear Lil Glass Bear sat on Bob's desk forever, later became a Guardian Bear.

Notes: Bought at same time as coffee mug, Moof Tshirt, Mac Expo

Notes: LL comes with his winter outfit: cap, hunting jacket and snowshoes!

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Part of trio Huey, Louie and Dewey, the blue gingham ribbon gang of Uffy Bears. Brought to Phoenix 10-22-99.

Notes: from Subject Tango

Notes: The fellers decided on a Lynx Wild Cat. Voted on name November 30th, inducted into our Clan December 01. Part of the premium Miyoni collection of animals, and a welcome member to our clan and Nature Bear collection!. Twin of sister Holly.

Notes: Ka-ching! Sports his LL Bean hooded sweatshirt, green

Notes: From Village Toys. LW "Little Wilson" pictured to the left of namesake Wilson, who, by the way, shows in the Gund catalog as having a factory name of Snuffles. We like Wilson and LW better.

Notes: Manni and Bennie were bought together in Phoenix. Bennie is a gift to our friend Todd. Bennie received a cram course on Bear lore and the Bear Channel so he can always stay in touch.

Notes: Christmas 2009

Notes: Photo 12-1-2013. This was our Castro Valley mantelpiece after 2005, in memoram Bob.

Notes: Adding the last known members of "Pile For Unwanted Bears" - Sylvester, Mickey, the Garfields, and Dawg. 1-7-2017

Notes: Russki and Mischa are together. "Arizona Volunteer" San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Miss Kitty, a Gund "Sebastian Tuxedo," arrived on Dec 18th, but we kept her a secret until "open me first" Christmas morning. Named and inducted this Christmas day.

Notes: Theater purchase at the Gammage after a performance of Mamma Mia.

Notes: Mr. Moo Cow has been around forever.

Notes: We think Moosifer and MJ were gifts from Tango. Moosifer Jr. or MJ is on the right. Applause item 21668 "Snobell Small"

Notes: We think Moosifer and MJ were gifts from Tango. Moosifer Jr. or MJ is on the right. Applause item 51104 "Little Snobell"

Notes: In recognition of his long support for Alex, and asking for the job, the Council voted 199-0 to welcome Mr. BP into our Clan! Bliue pillow case from amazon.

Notes: Alex wanted a Crow for his birthday but didn't tell anyone what kind of Bear he ordered. He was scheduled to arrive Oct 16-19 but arrived today! Named and inducted this very day.

Notes: Adopted us Sunday 3/26 upon first venturing into the house. Demanding of food and attention, likes to "herd" Alex toward the kitchen. Thinking of calling him "Mr. Dillon" after the marshal of Gunsmoke. Very affectionate, very independent. Semi-feral, we think he was abandoned. Used to hang out with Mrs. "Mama" Kitty, but haven't seen her in over a month. Formally inducted into the Bear Clan Sunday April 2 as Honorary Bear, we think he will be a wonderful addition to the household. MISSING Sept 30, 2018.

Notes: The fellers wanted a tiger. We picked this 9" plush cub. Named by the Namng Committe as Mr. Tiger and inducted this very day.

Notes: Mr. Pumpkin has been around a very long time. We are trying to catch up on adding all our honored Before Bears to the list. He says, "Boo!"

Notes: Harris Bank 1997. Mr. Lion reports directly to C.Bear.

Notes: gift bear, Grace& Barb Hawaiian cruise '"Naku" is Hawaiian for "Bear"

Notes: Ed's pal Ned the Moose has a little pal and a bag of candy stars.

Notes: Named and inducted into the clan 12-10-2000. Used to be a "family room Bear".

Notes: Alex found Otto siting up against the concrete block wall in the "North Forty" side of the house. No idea how he got there. Otto is kind of an otter, curled up in a loop. He looks very comfortable and is happy to have been inducted by the Naming Committe on March 24.

Notes: Pink Triangle hooded white sweatshirt

Notes: brought home from Phoenix a little early, to meet the gang. This picture is taken on his first Bear Of The Day, 2/7/00.

Notes: Hallmark, Wishpets, New Hampshire

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: joined Phoenix gang 1997

Notes: Handmade needlepoint front by Scott, gift presented at Denny's Mar 10, 2018. Named and inducted this day; we kept Scott's name for him as we liked it!

Notes: Brought home from a SunGard "Take Me Home" display in employee lunchroom. "Pete" has a little gold braided loop that indicates a past as a Christmas tree ornament.

Notes: One of the three "I Love You" bears. Named by the Naming Committee Thanksgiving day 11-22-2001.

Notes: PHOENIX BEAR: 'FUZZY'; TEE TEAM. teddy bear #11-C MACHINE WASHABLE Made in Korea. Shirt: SHIRTS ILLUSTRATED. Santa Barbara, CA and Before Bear

Notes: computer room bear, with coffee cup

Notes: Gift from Todd at Manuel's Restaurant July 8, 2003

Notes: Edison, Princeton, Whitford & Whitman were bought together.

Notes: Household gift from Lucas D.

Notes: The Williamsburg Doll Factory May 2000

Notes: Bob's Birthday gift from Todd, Phoenix. Website at www.rainbowsandstars.com. Tag says "I'm a proud bear Ö hold me close if you dare!"

Notes: Dusty, Rusty and Randy adopted from Nitsa's family 12-13-2001. We don't know their original names, but they do have a history. Randy is a Gund bear.

Notes: It appears there is a story of Ranger Gus and his forest friends, who are in danger of being taken from their forest home by bad men. Ranger Gus arrives just in time to save his friend. Well, Ranger Gus has a good home here, anyway!

Notes: Formerly "Little White Boots." Really bonded with us this year. Estimated age 2 years. Voted in and inducted as Rascal 4J4uly 21, 2020. Bday set at 2 years ago 7-21-2018. Banished for 2 weeks for biting 20201024.

Notes: FOUND on kitchen floor under window curtains. No idea how he got there or where he came from. As a furry animal with a child's face and a very bushy red tail, matched him on Google Images to the Red Panda, which looks more like a raccoon but is actually a Panda. He has magnetic paws, so may have been a Refrigerator Bear.

Notes: Voted in with his Gund name, Redwood.

Notes: One of the three "I Love You" bears. Named by the Naming Committee Thanksgiving day 11-22-2001. Riley was our Bag Bear and was almost lost twice during moves!

Notes: We decided on an Otter for Christmas. No Oscars were available, but we found this delightful river otter insgtead. Naming him was not tough. He's very smart, too.

Notes: The fellers wanted a Bear-Raccoon.

Notes: Target PHX. Named by the Naming Committee Thanksgiving day 11-22-2001.

Notes: RJ is the spitting image of Roscoe

Notes: Grace & Barb Royal Odyssey cruise, circa 1996. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Valentine's Day from Bob Arrived with Little Bear

Notes: cousin of Tuffy & Scruffy brother of Cuffy & Duffy Ruffy pictured on left.

Notes: Russ was waiting for us on arrival at Phoenix for February vacation.

Notes: Russki and Mischa are together. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Dusty, Rusty and Randy adopted from Nitsa's family 12-13-2001. We don't know their original names, but they do have a history. Dusty is said to be filled with pure sawdust, giving him a firm disposition. Rusty is a lighter tan color than Dusty, compared to what you might think from the name.

Notes: Sandy: HONEY #12-C. Living Sober 1988

Notes: Santa Bear has been around for a long time, but we don't know how long. Named by the Naming Committee Thanksgiving day 11-22-2001.

Notes: Schatzi can really "rock out" to the Jay Leno band

Notes: twin of Tuffy, resides in Phoenix. Scruffy has a more flattened head than Tuffy.

Notes: Another log-legged dancer

Notes: One of the three "I Love You" bears. Named by the Naming Committee Thanksgiving day 11-22-2001.

Notes: Surprise gift from Bob, for Phoenix.

Notes: By agreement with Alex, Snoopy stayed in his gift box a whole week until Christmas Day to surprise the Fellers. They were sure surprised and delighted with our newest Christmas Bear addition to the clan!

Notes: Found by Bob at Kaiser's Gift Shop

Notes: Bob and I found this Gang of Seven at CostCo PHX. They are all a great addition to our growing Clan.

Notes: Added to clan 11-15-99. "Arizona Volunteer" San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Adding the last known members of "Pile For Unwanted Bears" - Sylvester, Mickey, the Garfields, and Dawg. 1-7-2017

Notes: tan fur, posey to the right of LDB

Notes: San Mateo Hallmark store find. Timothy's fur is very dark like Lamont's and he needs a bright sunshine photo to show off its gloss and his bright red ribbon.

Notes: Val & Tiny are together tag name is 'Romeo'. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Another log-legged dancer

Notes: Purchased in Sky Harbor gift shop.

Notes: Gift from Joyce.Talk To Me Teddy. Avon's 100th Anniversary commemorative of Teddy Roosevelt's Bear in 2002. Responds to questions when preceded by Hey Teddy or Hello Teddy: 1. How are you? 2. I love you 3. Can you dance? 4. Tell me a joke 5. Sing a song 6. What's your story?

Notes: arrived in mail from Jeff at Hayward Toyota. gift from Jeff Hershman.

Notes: knit turtleneck sweater. Arizona Volunteer, San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: twin of Scruffy

Notes: Kaiser Gift Shop, bought during Bob's recovery while in ICU.

Notes: see Kaiser log for exact date - about 3rd day Bob in, not out of anaesthetic yet.

Notes: Sky Harbor Airport, US Airways credit card booth. Our first new Bear since Ranger Gus!

Notes: Val and Tiny are together. Arizona Volunteer San Mateo to Phoenix 7/8/2000

Notes: Wagon Bears were named years after they got the red wagon.

Notes: Wagon Bears were named years after they got the red wagon.

Notes: Edison, Princeton, Whitford & Whitman were bought together.

Notes: Edison, Princeton, Whitford & Whitman were bought together.

Notes: Classic Teddy Jr. - brought home by Bob from the Safeway floral department when Alex was sick with the flu.

Notes: Arrived and inducted Feb 6 2018 for Valentines Day, a very welcome new Nature Bear.

Notes: four miniature bears in a little red wagon. Two light-color Bears are Christmas Bears from that year; two brown Bears are actually gifts from Alan at a reunion earlier in the year.

Notes: One of Bob's originals from way back when. Named in April 1999 after Wilson, the neighbor on "Home Improvement"

Notes: We all decided we wanted a wolf cub as a brother for Foxy.

Notes: Phoenix gang gift from Michael Snow, housewarming gift

Notes: Wagon Bears were named years after they got the red wagon.