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  • Missjaq
    Missjaq Member Posts: 69
    edited June 2008

    ANNIE I am so glad you got a hugahan. YIPPEE!

    I have some square to send. Do I send them to you Madison? If not please direct me. Also i have something to send to the host of Pinkstock if she will PM me. I get confused who is hosting because you all seem so to get so excited about this event. i have read the post and it sounds like great fun. The idea it is in a cool place is so much more the excitement.

    So I will wait to hear..Smiles.

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited June 2008

    jacqui

    purplemb is hosting pinkstock ... on her NY countryside paradise ... dh and i went last year but don't think we'll make it this year as that is a bit of a trip from california ... sure hope you can stop in for it tho cuz it was a blast .. purple and her family and crazy bob and all the bc friends are amazing ... there's some photos posted somewhere on the discussion board

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

    Jenni..................how can Christine make Guacomole without HomeGrown Avocados traveling across country with you????????????????????????

    Neesie 

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited June 2008
    neesie - and yes i'm feeling very guilty for not upholding my responsibilities !!!! best i can do is send virtual guac ... enjoy and hugs Laughing
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  • lilith
    lilith Member Posts: 543
    edited June 2008

    I didn't realize there is such a project in progress... are you gals still looking for knitters? I can both knit and crochet well, and have boxful of extra threads... :) I'll be happy to help!

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

    Lilth,

    We would love for you to join us.   The squares are 7x9 and made of washable yarn.

    There are some patterns at this link:  http://www.warmupamerica.com/join.html

    Or, you can use any pattern to obtain the size needed.

    Thanks bunches,

    Madison

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

    lilth..whooo hooo more love to share.....

    hugs to all from the NY border patrol...lol

    MB

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

    I received a thank you note from the mother of Ryan, our soldier battling leukemia at Walter Reed.

    Ryan received our afghan and it has been helping keep him warm as his battle continues.

    He and his mother are very touched by our kindness.

    His mother sent a picture of Ryan is such a  handsome young man!

    Ryan will need a bone marrow transplant at some point in the future.

    Please keep Ryan and his family in your prayers.

    Hugs, Madison

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

    How nice, Madison..........he will definitely be in my prayers.

    Are they waiting for some improvement/strength to do the bone marrow?

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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

    Morning everyone,

    I received a wonderful note from CY's mom.  She loves her Hugaghan and was surprised when she opened it.  So here's a big Thank You from her and her hubby.  She sent me a picture of them holding it also. 

    I'm going to start on a new one tonight.

    Hugs

    Liz

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

    Cy's Mom has offered to make crochet animals to send with our afghans to our recipients that have small children.

    Would you like to include crochet animals for the children?

    I finished an afghan on my trip home from Oklahoma.   I'll get it out this weekend.

    Hugs

     Dee

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  • NancyM
    NancyM Member Posts: 289
    edited June 2008

    I think some animals for the children would be great, especially for the young ones.

    Here's a link for a cute knitted bunny (it takes a few seconds to load):  http://www.scribd.com/doc/2446257/Margaret

    I haven't tried to make one yet, so I can't say how long it takes to do one. 

    Edited to add: http://www.nakedsheep.com/babobeknpa.html for a cute bear (pattern costs almost $6 but I'm sure there are similar patterns for free on the internet).  Seems to be a nice site for yarn!!

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

    I have a large box of unbordered squares ready to be mailed. Where should I mail them????

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

    Lori, I think Vickie needs squares.  If not, I'll be happy to take them. 

    Hugs

    Liz

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

    Hi to all!  Cy's family just keeps on giving............how great is that?!  I bet those little crocheted animals are as cute as a button and what a nice idea!

     I have about 20 squares done....if someone needs them give me a shout....or I'll keep plugging away for a week or so..............they need to visit the 'border patrol' before they make their way in a hugaghan!

    Neesie 

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Hi All,

     I have about 30 squares ready to go but they also need "border patrol"...I like that neesie (LOL).

     Please let me know who needs them. 

     Hugs to all,

    Jackie

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Ladies,

     I have some very sad news.  I had requested to Madison to send a hugagan to Kimmie39.  She was having a hard time.  Well, the girls from the Chemo August 2007 thread where I belong, found out that she is now in hospice.  Nothing is working for her.  She just turned 40 yrs old and has 3 girls..20, 5 and 9.  I hate this disease. 

    I was asked to let you all know that she received her afghan, loves it and is using it on her bed now.  Thank you all so much for surrounding her with this love that she needs at the end of her journey.  Let's all pray for her peace.

    Hugs to all, Jackie

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

    Jackie - OMG - I am so sorry...I have not been here much...working many hours...but I am so sad she's not doing well. I am, however, so happy she has received an afghan. I am shaking my head...why, why, why...

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited June 2008

    Laura,

     It's so hard to understand.  It's not fair to any of us but it she really has never had a break.  I pray for her family.

    Hugs, Jackie

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

    My thoughts go out to her family. May she be pain free.

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

    I'm so sorry to hear that kimmie39 has entered hospice.....................praying that she be kept pain free and thoughts are going out to her family.

    How great that she received a hugaghan at this time....................

    Neesie 

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

    OMG!  Im so sorry to read this about Kimmie.  Im so glad she has an afghan filled with love and hugs from so many.

    Nicki

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

    I am so sorry to read this news about kimmie.  May she be surrounded by love.   My prays are with her and her family.

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

    I finished another afghan last night.  I made one on my trip to and from Oklahoma and finished another last night.   I will post pictures of the two afghans over the weekend.

     Both should be mailed out Saturday!!

    Thanks bunches.   We wouldn't do this project without everyone's support.

    Hugs, Madison

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

    Madison, have you received any packages lately? A large one should land on your doorstep real soon!

    BTW- I made up a new stitch and it looks pretty if I say so myself!

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

    I haven't received the packages yet....hopefully tomorrow the packages will be here.

     I can't wait to see your new stitch!!!

     I mailed one afghan Saturday and will be able to mail the other tomorrow.

     Hugs, Madison

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

    I have mailed out these two hugaghans.

    Thank you all for continuing to support and help us with this project.

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    Thanks bunches,

    Hugs, Madison 

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  • Missjaq
    Missjaq Member Posts: 69
    edited July 2008

    WOW MADISON..2 AFGHANS..  WOOHOO!!

    I mailed a package friday to you.  I keep my knitting in my car so if I get stuck waiting in a line or sitting at the bridge opened for a boat to pass through, I knit!  It really helps my impatient nature for waiting. It also gives me a chance to look at different types of yarn to see how they look and what gauge it yields. Thanks for all you work..

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

    Jacqui,

    I received your package late yesterday evening.

    THANK YOU.......you are awesome and very thoughtful.   I absolutely love the yarn, colors and texture.

    I have another afghan almost completed!!!

    I'll use your squares and the new ones Lori are sending to me in the next afghan (already planning this one in my head).  I have learned to place all the squares for the afghan together on the floor, step back and look at how they all work.  It makes stitching them together much faster.

    Hugs and thanks, Madison

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

    Wow Madison the two afgans are wonderful... I love the different patterns who makes the heart ones they are so clever and the one with the flowers on them.. gosh u girls are so clever ...I love them..and mine is keeping me nice and warm on these cold nights this way...and the chemo makes me even colder..

    love and hugs to u wonderful ladies.. you rock..

    hugs

    oz

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