Thank you all for your concern; I got a bunch of emails expressing sympathy. The bear was found, pretty much hiding in plain sight. He is currently being squashed by a snoring four year old, and both seem pretty happy. Thanks again, Val Sweeney ----- Original Message ----- From: ValerieCSweeney@comcast.net To: "HP listserv" <neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2010 10:42:03 PM Subject: [Highland Park] lost teddy bear ok, this may seem completely ridiculous, but I have to try. My four year old lost his teddy bear somewhere Thursday or Friday. Most likely place: the Farmhouse playground. Last seen swinging in one of the toddler swings. We think. Although Jamie swears he carried him to the car. He's medium brown, sort of velvety (rather than furry or fluffy), and is about 15" tall (the bear, that is). He looks pretty new because he is pretty new and has not yet been subjected to the usual lovefest. If you happened to pick him up at the playground or saw him lying around, please email me or call me at 412 551 1681. I'd love to track the bear down, both for Jamie and for my sanity. Thanks. - Val Sweeney -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>