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  • Missjaq
    Missjaq Member Posts: 69
    edited June 2008

    Each afghan pictured makes my heart soar, and seeing the joy it brings is even more exhilarating! iris you and bear looks so happy! I am so proud to be a part of this project.

    Madison I have not heard from my friend yet whose Grandson is in Walter reed. the family lives in upstate NY and travel back and forth is surely time consuming. I am sure to hear from her soon.

    I am also knitting some neat shawls I would like to send to someone who is sitting in cold AC while receiving treatment. They are small and light and easy to take along. They are cute because they are made from yarn stash which includes all sorts of textures and colors. Anyone looking for another fun way too use your stash, let me know and I will share this idea.

    Madison I promise I have squares to send but they looked big so I washed and blocked them. One had a loose yarn tie in the work that somehow I do not remember?? My yarn lady said they can tie a ball of yarn 4 times for sale?? I need to sew this in now. But my squares are bordered and ready. Smiles and hugs to all.



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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2008

    Fantastic pictures.

    I did mail an afghan priority last week.  I think the box is being shipped via regular mail instead of priority because the tracking shows it is still at the Post Office...........grrrr...I'm going to the Post Office Monday and try to find out what has happened to the package.

    Anyway,  thanks all.

    I did get an steriod injection in my back Friday and am trying my best to be good and stay in bed this weekend.     I do have another afghan ready to be put together and will start working on it next week. 

    Hugs, Madison

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited June 2008

    Madison, do follow instructions and stay down - you can't be suffering from a bad back at Pinkstock.

    Oz and Iris - glad that you had a loving surprise to brighten your day.   I got tears in my eyes when I saw who had mailed the package and immediately knew what it was.  May it give you much warmth and comfort on down/difficult days.

    I have kind of fallen behind in my squares as I have been spending so much of my time outside.  I have picked it up again over the weekend so I should have a box of squares to mail soon, almost had one but not quite. 

    Brenda

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited June 2008

    I finished this a bit ago.  It will go out this week.  Thanks again to everyone!

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Liz,

    It looks great!!!!!

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • bearlysane111
    bearlysane111 Member Posts: 735
    edited June 2008

    Liz and Madison and all the "girls" who make these beautiful hugaghans,

    These are beautiful as are all the ones that you all make. Thank you,again,for sharing the love and kindnesses with me. Also,thanks to each person who has written a kind message or stopped by and offered sentiments. It,truly,is appreciated and I will treasure it always!

    I have enjoyed being part of the bco group for over two years and appreciate all the great friendships and support that I have enjoyed  from being part of the group.

    Now,I move on and wish each of you the very best! Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a generous and loving group of individuals. You ladies are awesome!

    Best to each of you!

    Iris/bearlysane and bearyproud Spartan '72 grad  

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  • ozzie2
    ozzie2 Member Posts: 1,271
    edited June 2008

    Liz love the last two hugaghans,and I know that the two people who will get these will love them as much as I love mine..has been use so much since I got it...looks lovely on my bed , and I love my arvo nap with it keeps me so warm and I know so many hearts have gone into making it..

    I just love reading the replies of the ladies who have recieved them, Iris I know how much u love yours . I love your photo of the hugaghan, the bear and you...

    when I can do one of me and my hugaghan, I will post it here for u..love it to bits..

    love you girls for the thoughtfulness that go,s into this..

    hugs and god bless you all..

    oz

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2008

    Iris:  For you!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtOD0wAzVO0

    Wrap yourself in the love.

    Bearhugs.

    Nicki

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  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited June 2008

    Iris, I don't know if I understand what you are saying.  I hope it doesn't mean you won't be around with your bear pictures anymore.  I always enjoy reading your posts.  I remember some pretty cool chats you and I used to have.  I hope you continue to check in once in awhile.

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2008

    Hi all,

    I have an afghan that is missing and will ask the Post Office to track my packageFrown

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  • Missjaq
    Missjaq Member Posts: 69
    edited June 2008

    Hi Madison, Hope you find your package..YIKES

    I spoke with my friend Ruth the Grand mother of Ryan, the soldier at Walter Reed. He received his Hugaghan and adores it. His mother Dawn will send a note to you soon I hope. She is a nurse and lives in Upstate New York. Her son Ryan is in DC at Walter Reed. She travels weekly to see him so I know time is a precious commodity. But the good news is Ryan has his hugs from us.

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Madison & Liz,

    I mailed squares to each of you on Monday so you should  be receiving packages very soon.  Vickie,  I will mail you some next week.  Hope everyone is well.

    Hugs, Jackie

    Madison....yuck!!! I hope they find your package.  That's terrible.

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited June 2008
    When I got home tonight there was a box waiting for me.  When I opened it was I surprised when I saw a hugaghan!  Hubby thought that was such a great gesture.  Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.  Here's me with my new favorite binky (sorry, habit we've always referred to them as binkys with the kids).
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2008

    Margo:  Im so happy for you.  Your smile is brilliant and the afghan looks perfect.  I can see the hugs from so many, sending such love your way.

    Nicki

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  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited June 2008

    Beautiful, so glad you received a hug.

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited June 2008

    What a wonderful picture.  Wrap yourself in our hugs and remember we are always here for you. 

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited June 2008

    Absolutely beautiful Margo ... you and the Binky!!

    love,

    Bren

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  • LoriFL
    LoriFL Member Posts: 1,557
    edited June 2008

    your smile says it all!!!! enjoy!!

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Hi hope you and binky are happy together.  It looks beautiful.  I hope it keeps you happy and healthy!!!!!

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2008

    Hello ladies...and I bet you all thought I up and disappeared!  I am honest and truly working on afghans but rather slowly.  Its been terribly hot and my house got flooded so we have been living out of half the house and the camper.  Not fun but doable.  Waiting on contractors to come remove my flooring, walls etc and "rebuild" a third of my house...grrrr.

    I have one afghan almost finished and hope to have it done tonight and another a little over halfway done that I will need an address for. 

    Madison and Liz...you are wonderful...thanks for all the hard work and keeping up as I have been super busy and a bit lax in my duties here! 

    Thanks to all you wonderful women who are crocheting your hearts out for this wonderful project.

    Oh...one more thing...Nate has learned to sew squares together...but...not perfect.  He has sewn a few together and I have made handles and will include them with the afghans if no one minds.  They are rather cute and it keeps him busy!!!  You would think baseball, fishing and the pool would be enough. 

    Love and hugs to all

    Vickie

    Margaret...what a beautiful afghan...you look radiant.  Enjoy

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited June 2008

    I love my binky so thank you all again.


    Vickie, good to see you.  Haven't seen you in ages.

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited June 2008

    Margaret,

    I was thrilled to see that you received an afghan.  May it bring warmth anytime but give you comfort to know that others care during the difficult times.

    Brenda

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited June 2008

    Donna... just received the box, alomst finished...lol..my yougest grand daughter thought they were so soft she should keep them..lol.. i told her they were for sick people... she has a cold and said why not her...lol..as she lay there covered up in my pinkstock afagan..with the heart one on her side...lol it was 85..hugs

    MB

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  • HeatherBLocklear
    HeatherBLocklear Member Posts: 1,370
    edited June 2008

    Dear all,
    I returned home yesterday after spending a week with my mother, trying to forget that BC is now such a looming presence in my life. When I got home, my DH presented me with a large cardboard box --  a real mystery! My daughters are in France (both married to Frenchmen), and they occasionally send me CARE packages. But this box was not from them.

    What did I find inside? The most beautiful afghan I've ever seen! I cannot believe it is actually for me. How can I explain how deeply affected I am? I don't think words are adequate. I KNOW words are not adequate. As soon as DH gets his camera in gear again, I'll have him take a photo of the afghan with me as I get my chemo. It is so cold in that room and I don't like to use the blankets that everyone else has used (I know; not nice of me), so this is such a welcome gift. In addition, it looks like the afghan my mother-in-law gave me years ago, and that I lost when my ex and I divorced. I loved that afghan -- it meant she accepted me into the family.

    I don't do crafts. It's the only thing I'm unable to do -- I write, paint, cook. I can't sew, crochet, knit, or do anything else that requires extreme dexterity and skill of handicrafts. In what way can I contribute with the talents that I do have? A gift like this needs to be passed on to other women in some form or another.

    Thank you again. I am so very, very grateful for all the hours of work and all the love and caring that went into MY afghan.

    Love,

    Annie Camel Breath

     

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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited June 2008

    Annie/Heather, I'm sorry to hear you are still in chemo, it sure does whack out your system. I'm glad you'll be keeping warm -- and take a lot of naps!! (Knitting is cheaper than therapy and keeps me out of trouble.)

    MB - that was fast delivery on the box. I love that Caron yarn (the green squares.) I bought another pound of it in a beautiful garnet color last weekend. So when are you teaching your grand daughter to crochet? She must have plenty of time now school is out......

    Vickie -- no need for apologies sister! Having your house flooded is a real pain in the ***. I'm trying to figure out what Nate is making -- 2 rectangles with handles = potholders? I saw a cute idea to sew 2 placemats together on 3 sides and add handles on the top side = instant tote bag or purse.

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  • Boo46
    Boo46 Member Posts: 539
    edited June 2008

    Annie - So happy to hear you recieved your afghan. Please do post a picture when you can.

    Hugs to you,

    Sue

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited June 2008

    Annie, I'm so glad you received your box of hugs.  We're always here for you.

    Hi to everyone else.  I saw Madison yesterday.  Took her some squares and she had an afghan in the works in her car.  I'm bordering now and will start on another soon.

    Thanks again for everyone's help.

    Hugs

    Liz

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited June 2008

    Donna...lol. kids still in school here...lol. they go until end of June...hmmm teach a 5 yr old.. maybe....I hope you don't mind but since the afgan ladies will be here next month I was hoping to keep them for the pinkstock afagan and the rest they can divide up... anyway...

    back to the grind..

    MB

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2008

    Annie.........enjoy your Hugaghan..I'm glad you received it!  Knowing we made another lady happy is Contribution enough!!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited June 2008

    Annie - so glad you got your hugs.  We're always here for you.

    Jackie - what wonderful squares!!!!!!  Thank you so very much.

    I'm going to border this evening and then will start on the next afghan.  MB - I do have a box ready to send to you! 

    Hugs & Prayers

    Liz

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