VALENTINE CARE PACKAGE EVENT
Come out and help the Orphan Foundation of America
put a smile on the face of a student struggling to get
an education without the support of a family.
Who: You (and anyone else who can help out)Where: George Mason University – Fairfax Campus
Student Union II Bldg., Rooms 5-6-7
When: Sunday, February 8th, 200911:00am until …… we finish!!!!
Why: Three times per year OFA send care packages to 2,500 students in our program. We fill the boxes with goodies, necessities and a whole lot of love and encouragement! This care package’s special item will be a hand knitted or crocheted scarf! The scarves are beautiful and each is donated to OFA by knitters all over the world. Plus we have about 10 other items to fill the box.
RSVP: ldavis@orphan.org or call Lynn at 571-203-0270
This is a fun event for all; friends, co-workers, families, groups, so feel free to forward this around. Come and stay as long as you can. We will provide food and drinks to the volunteers.
Parking at GMU is available
free in lots A, C, J & K so visitor volunteers will not need to pay.
If you choose to park in one of the garages you will be responsible for the
parking fee. (Approx. $2.00 per hour with a daily
maximum of $10.00.)
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Lynn via email or call her at either of the telephone numbers listed below.
Lynn Davis
Manager, Partnership Development
Orphan Foundation of America
21351 Gentry Drive, Suite 130
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 203-0270 office
(703) 403-2830 mobile
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I've been knitting on the blue sweater, little bits at a time so as not to hurt my arms and elbows. As we know, knitting is all about one row at a time. A couple rows here and there, and before you know it you've got.... well, four rows. But it's really coming along. The back is completed, and soon I will be able to divide the front to start the v-neck. I love this yarn and the fabric it is creating.
Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, Boheme
(I tried to color-correct the photo, and I think it still came out a bit "off" -- it's too bright a blue in this photo.)
I'll be there packing red scarf boxes in spirit -- does that count? Love the yarn/color/sweater.
Posted by: kmkat | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:25 AM
I just picked up the version of that yarn that's still being distributed (Queensland Collection's Kathmandu Aran). I'm loving it. Of course, I should be typing a disseration, but I'm working a Cobblestone for a friend. Just like you, one row at a time. Slow going, but his birthday's not until May, so I've got awhile. ;)
Posted by: Kristen | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I wish I could be there to help. I hope the event goes well. I am so glad you are able to knit.
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 01:15 AM
I'm not even a fan of blue and I like that color! So happy you're knitting again.
Posted by: gayle | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Love the sweater and the colorway. As I was looking for it I thought..."I wonder where she purchased the yarn." Saw the link to OUR LYS so that now classifies you as an enabler...lol.
Posted by: Joansie | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Ooooh, it's pretty! I'm glad you're still taking it easy. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful yarn :-) I'm a slow knitter, so I just focus on one row at a time. It feels good... any progress is progress in my book, whether it be one row or 100.
Posted by: Faerielady | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Sweater looks great! Blues, I've found recently, are almost as tough on digital cameras as reds are.
Posted by: Marcia | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 09:39 AM
So pretty, the yarn makes a beautiful fabric at that gauge. Just think - the slower you knit, the longer you get to work with that lovely yarn.
Posted by: Bex | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 09:43 AM
thank you norma and gayle for being our guideing lights
and cheer leaders-- wish i could be there to help pack
the boxes tuck in my scarves
thank you lynn davis and all your helpers
and so many knitters from around the world
i am delighted to be part of the knitting world
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM
mmmm looks yummy. Perfect color of blue!! Keep it easy going so you can continue to win the body battle--ra ra ra (cheering you on)
And have a fun day packing it all up for those lucky kids!
Posted by: KellyS | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM
I was getting ready to email Lynn to find out when the package day was, and there you had it! I am going to be out of town until the 10th...I would have loved to be there. I went in October and had the best time!
Posted by: Doris | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Ooh, I love that colorway and yarn!
Posted by: Barb | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM
I really do live on the wrong coast. feh
Love the knitting in progress!
Happy Friday!
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Your Red Scarf day sounds super.
Love, love, love the blue yarn!!
Happy knitting, Norma! :)
Posted by: Renee | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 01:27 PM
I love the color of the sweater! I keep telling myself the same thing about knitting one step at a time. It's a handy thing to remember when a project gets onerous!
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 04:01 PM
My son is a student at GMU! I'll pass this along and see if he and some friends can help for a few hours. 11:00a.m. isn't too early for college boys.
Posted by: Jen | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Oh, NOR! That sweater is gorgeous! LOVELY! And working on it prudently! That's a good thing.
Posted by: sandy | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 02:36 AM