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Fish Bowl Tea Cozy


Fish Bowl Cozy $22.00

Freddy is JoAnn's Beta Fish. She asked me to make a cozy for him so that he wouldn't get a chill during those brisk California winter evenings.

From the side it looks like a regular Tea Cozy. BUT...there's a hole on top to allow air circulation 

 

This Fish Bowl Cozy was made to JoAnn's specifications. Freddy the Beta Fish has a round and now he has a cozy to keep him warm.

Thank you JoAnn for allowing me to make this fun cozy for Freddy. I hope he enjoys it for many years. 



I asked JoAnn to tell me about Freddy and to send a picture of him in his home. Here's Freddy's story. As soon as she sends his photo, I'll post it.

"Little Freddy's Story,
Freddy is a beautiful Beta fish who has become a beloved member of our family for over two years.   My daughters idea, she stated we are getting you a Beta.  You must have one. They are sooo beautiful and you have the perfect location right on your island in the kitchen where everyone can watch him while they eat.  With me saying no, no no, off we went.

I did not want another thing to take care of.. There must of been over forty Beta's at Petco.  My daughter Christina insisted I look at everyone of them.  She pulled them out onto a shelf where I could have a good look.  I saw Freddy and that was it.  Blue as a deep blue sky and magnificent.  Purchased all the stuff and away we went home totting Freddy.  Christina set every thing up and there was beautiful Freddy swimming around happily in his new home. I have three indoor cats.  Problem they loved Freddy also but not just to look at.  Solved that problem and on to the next. How to keep Freddy warm at night.

Discovered heaters made for small fish bowls were a disaster. That is when I thought of a tea cozy and you  came to my rescue.  I did call other cozy makers and they all said they could not do it and then I found you who said YES.  You were so kind and gracious. willing to take on a challenge. Your cozy does work!  It is his very own little blankie for nighttime.  Well that's Freddy's story. Again my many thanks.

With Love,  JoAnn Z. (Elk Grove, California)

PS I know people will think, why go through so much trouble for a little three dollar fish?  Because Freddy is one of Gods lovely living creatures. And who gives so much pleasure to everyone.   JoAnn"

 

And now, the rest of the story. I always advance the Gazette to anyone who has participated so they can approve the copy. Here is JoAnn's response:

Grandmother Rae,  I emailed to all family members  the article you emailed to me and I am getting so many emails back cannot keep up!   First I want you to know I tuck Freddy in every night with Freddy's custom made Grandmother Rae's Tea Cozy and it works!!  The tea cozy has a hole at the top that allows Freddy to breathe.  Next, I want everyone to understand the plate place on top of Freddy's Bowl everyday to keep my three indoor cats from eating Freddy is ruffled to allow air to circulate. WOW,  I had no idea how funny little Freddy's story was and how concern everyone would be for Freddy's welfare!!  Grandmother Rae everyone in my extremely large Italian Family is talking about you....and Freddy.  Love, JoAnn

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