Introducing.....

 Its that time of year that every married man dreads, the time of year when hapless male searches memory bank for the subtle clues dropped by beautiful and oh so patient wife as to the type of birthday present that will make her truly happy. Unfortunately the idiot she married is unable to recognise subtle hints unless tied to a house brick and thrown at him. Worse still its a special birthday year, one that deserves recognition, so I decided to recognise it by having a birthday week rather than a birthday and it kicked off today with a special delivery, gift wrapped, of this polar bear lookalike.

 By the look on beautiful and oh so patient wife's face I actually got it right, it was what she wanted.

 And along with puppy (Yet to be officially named, ideas on a post card please) came a certain number of accessories which made both of them happy.

Needless to say puppy immediately set her stall by inspecting all new toys, bed and bowl before opting for a snooze on the sofa. Start as you mean to go on then!