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skinflint
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Localisation : Queensland, Australia
|  Subject: Knit & Natter  Mon 25 Feb 2008, 5:59 pm | |
| I'm off to my 2nd monthly K&N this morning. I'm not bringing my knitting this time, instead I'll be sorting out the groups knitting needle stash, I volunteered  .
DH made me 12 pvc tubes with caps on both ends (one end secured) and I got an empty wine box with dividers to stand them up in. I've written the needle sizes on the removable end-caps in metric (& equivalent imperial size) so the collection can be sorted and organized (you know me!  ).
We're having two volunteer guest speakers today from Student Care Welfare who will tell us what the group does and about things they need like clothing, household items, etc.
I'm sure I'll learn a lot today, there are so many wonderful volunteers out there.
Anyway....better run..... 
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spirit4
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Localisation : Denver, Colorao, metro area
| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Mon 25 Feb 2008, 8:10 pm | |
| Wow Skin, I am amazed at how well organized you are and how you have time for such cool volunteer projects....good for you 
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gayla50
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| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Mon 25 Feb 2008, 9:23 pm | |
| Skin you are one amazing woman .
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Vicki
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| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Mon 25 Feb 2008, 9:37 pm | |
| Skin that is great. Now how about coming to my house and helping me get more organized!
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kim
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| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Tue 26 Feb 2008, 5:36 am | |
| | Skin...that's a wonderful thing to do!!! |
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skinflint
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Localisation : Queensland, Australia
| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Tue 26 Feb 2008, 5:47 am | |
| I don't like long flights Vicki, otherwise I'd jump at the chance.... 
Well, a fairly productive few hours but so many needles and not enough time. The rest will keep until next time but we made a great start.
I learned so much from the speakers about young people on the streets and in abusive homes, all incredibly sad and very eye-opening.
Some stories had positive outcomes which instills hope. Resources are so limited for the volume of those in need. The majority of those involved with the charities spoken of today volunteer their time, even during the night to deliver blankets, clothing and food to kids on the streets. They do not apply for government grants because then they are placed under many restrictions and they want to help anyone who needs it, not just a narrow margin.
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Vicki
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| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Tue 26 Feb 2008, 7:35 am | |
| skin you are too funny!
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Sissy
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| | Subject: Re: Knit & Natter Tue 26 Feb 2008, 10:04 am | |
| | skin, sounds like such a worthy endeavor. Keep up the good work. |
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