"Jen, so good to know that you have had such loving support and a wonderful change of scene for awhile. I hope you get a lift of heart every time you think of that view across to the Ardeche mountains. It must be wonderful to know that you are part…"
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Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"Darling! Lucky kids!"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Dawne Smith-Sliming's discussion The happiest of birthday wishes for our dear Sandy!"And another belated felicitations to an amazing woman. We couldn't do it without you!"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"Jan, it was fun to hear about your critters. We had an alpine nanny who lived to have her last kid at age 17! And Peggy, yes, milk goats give the BEST milk if you feed them right (don't let them get into the garlic patch!) We have a nanny right…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to keli jean kaskie's discussion I taught myself to knit and crochet!"Keli, welcome to the community. When I was 15, my French "sister" (from an exchange program) taught me to crochet. That was over three decades ago, and I still haven't made anything for myself either! Yet I have given numerous gifts…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"Hi Peggy, thanks for your commiseration. So far, there's not much can be done for my illness, but I've gotten used to it for the most part (took me a long time, though). I feel a special connection to you because for years the doctors…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"You folks are so much fun, I love following your chat when I have the energy to sit at the computer (yarn and hook in hand).
Robert, my husband used to knit--I still have a hat he made that everybody compliments me on. Now he's too busy taking…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Sandy McDonald's discussion Craft for a Cause"Yep, Rachel, your guess is right--busy busy busy! I'm working on my project, so excited because this challenge is stretching me to my creative limit. I imagine everyone participating feels this way. And it's great to know that we're…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to kyla's discussion 2010 tally"Just sent 22 more squares to Planet Purl...(last minute!)
New totals are:
11,445 squares
739 hats
22 gloves
117 Go Overs
99 Slip overs
19 blankets
6 baby items
31 KASCuddles
1 Scarf
9 Teddies"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Sandy McDonald's discussion Craft for a Cause"No problem, Sandy, I just wanted to let people know that the link DOES work, just not quite in the manner expected. I think it's fantastic that you can set these complicated systems up in the first place (I wouldn't know the first thing…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Sandy McDonald's discussion Craft for a Cause"Yes, this is very exciting for those of us in the U.S! One problem though: I clicked on HERE (in italics), which took me to the box that says "Click anywhere in the box" in order to order my JoAnne yarn via the KasCare link. But clicking…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Rona Malewit's discussion Tally - countdown to 55,900 squares for Summer 2010! 17,008 made"Just sent 16 squares to Planet Purl..."
Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"Yay, Peggy, way to go. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy reading your "chat" and everyone else's--keeps me motivated, keeps me crocheting. My husband is at the post office right this minute, sending off 16 more squares to PP. I…"
Marcie Atkinson replied to Kalai McDonald's discussion Anyone feel like a chat?"Dear Jen, how very special that you would reach out to us KASers at such a difficult time. Even though we've never met you in person, your loving heart just shines out even in the midst of such grief. Your husband must have been a very kind and…"
Kalai McDonald left a comment for Marcie Atkinson"Hello Marcie and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining us and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children.
To benefit from your membership, you should visit our guidelines:…"
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- At 5:40pm on June 1, 2010, Kalai McDonald said…
- Hello Marcie and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining us and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children.
To benefit from your membership, you should visit our guidelines: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/forum-guidelines/listForCategory, and to introduce yourself in ‘Meeting You!’ http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/meeting-you/listForCategory
Here is a post that will touch your heart: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/thank-you-kas-from-the-bottom You may also like to start you own personal blog in which you can post your news, views and family stories and photos. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/members-personal-blogs/listForCategory
We run a challenge each month. For the next three months it is all about squares. We have a grand total of 55,900 squares we are trying to achieve and would love you to participate.
Don't forget to post photographs of your work. We have an awesome gallery of the work of the KAS community which is really inspiring.
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here: http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html. Follow the blog: www.allfororphans.com for a different perspective on why we need to look out for these children. And for precise details about the project, visit www.knit-a-square.com
Some of our members further support KAS by making a small monthly donation through Paypal (top left hand corner). This is invaluable help as it ensures we can continue to ensure that your work is speedily distributed to the most needy children in South Africa. We are deeply grateful for any donation we receive, be it monetary or squares to help the orphans. Thank you.
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