tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post117049055570396774..comments2023-10-25T02:13:10.234-07:00Comments on Roc Rebel Granny: Any Knitters Out There?Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-41408577862900275862007-02-07T10:19:00.000-08:002007-02-07T10:19:00.000-08:00Now that's a good use for knitters...And I'm all f...Now that's a good use for knitters...And I'm all for kids walking home!granny phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208296185844897146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170859265233104082007-02-07T06:41:00.000-08:002007-02-07T06:41:00.000-08:00Just stopping by to catch up and say hello!I think...Just stopping by to catch up and say hello!<BR/><BR/><BR/>I think it is great the girls can walk home. Sounds like a fun routine and a good way to unwind after sitting all day at school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170856132794427392007-02-07T05:48:00.000-08:002007-02-07T05:48:00.000-08:00Hi Ann. I don't have anything to offer, I wish I d...Hi Ann. I don't have anything to offer, I wish I did. Squeeeeeze.Madcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966173518099250557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170843467777963442007-02-07T02:17:00.000-08:002007-02-07T02:17:00.000-08:00Just checking on you Ann. When I don't see a new ...Just checking on you Ann. When I don't see a new posting I get concerned. Hope all is well with you and that the family is doing okayAtashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176380264740663777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170820681602237402007-02-06T19:58:00.000-08:002007-02-06T19:58:00.000-08:00The knit hats are a great idea - especially with t...The knit hats are a great idea - especially with the kids involved in the project. ecmreddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866616193923580617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170739935762441112007-02-05T21:32:00.001-08:002007-02-05T21:32:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Meow (aka Connie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170739839463926452007-02-05T21:32:00.000-08:002007-02-05T21:32:00.000-08:00We saw on the news the devastation in Florida. I ...We saw on the news the devastation in Florida. I too have a few blog friends there ... hope they're OK.<BR/>Have a great week.<BR/>Take care, MeowMeow (aka Connie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05806724258331021528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170735558138354772007-02-05T20:19:00.000-08:002007-02-05T20:19:00.000-08:00Hi Ann, these cars are such a necessary evil are t...Hi Ann, these cars are such a necessary evil are they not? The other thing, unexpected care expense seems to crop up at the worst possible momment.<BR/>My thoughts and prayers have remained with you and family even though I was not blogging. Hugs MargaretMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141349188165443154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170717776269752382007-02-05T15:22:00.000-08:002007-02-05T15:22:00.000-08:00Nothing I hate more than unexpected car expenses. ...Nothing I hate more than unexpected car expenses. We've got bad brakes over here that are going to cost about three hundred. Yikes!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update, Ann. I think about you and your family often.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170692827509051182007-02-05T08:27:00.000-08:002007-02-05T08:27:00.000-08:00Hi Ann! Haven't commented in a while, but I have b...Hi Ann! Haven't commented in a while, but I have been reading and keeping you in my thoughts. Hope this week goes well for you and the fam.venessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523967315413563168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170692504872915312007-02-05T08:21:00.000-08:002007-02-05T08:21:00.000-08:00In 1970 i visited my sister in Vermont and I spent...In 1970 i visited my sister in Vermont and I spent an afternoon with a group of American ladies sewing a patchwork quilt and I was allowed to join in. One of my happy memories, if a little off topic.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170666565509664502007-02-05T01:09:00.000-08:002007-02-05T01:09:00.000-08:00knitting for peace, great idea.and walking home fr...knitting for peace, great idea.<BR/>and walking home from school seems a great idea, I suppose it might be a real chore for them if the weather was bad.clairesgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717145894222550969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170649292583739282007-02-04T20:21:00.000-08:002007-02-04T20:21:00.000-08:00I love the knitting idea. Wish I had the ability....I love the knitting idea. Wish I had the ability. Good reason to give it a shot again. Ben and I have been talking about giving to our local humane society. Almost had him talked into taking donations for his birthday instead of presents. Instead, we're going to do a drive at his preschool.Andie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05853859265687206607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170645932494288822007-02-04T19:25:00.000-08:002007-02-04T19:25:00.000-08:00Hi Ann,Have been having trouble getting to your pl...Hi Ann,<BR/><BR/>Have been having trouble getting to your place here...The link I have for you on my side bar has stopped working for some reason...anyway, just wanted to know how things were going at your place.<BR/><BR/>The tornadoes were south of us but I feel so sad for all the ppl who lost loved ones and homes!....No way to prepare for these things!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>JunieJunieRose2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/10550860961892546101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170639351370499772007-02-04T17:35:00.000-08:002007-02-04T17:35:00.000-08:00Gah, just lost my comment. Thanks for the story ab...Gah, just lost my comment. Thanks for the story about the knitting kids - what an awesome thing.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170633357416743342007-02-04T15:55:00.000-08:002007-02-04T15:55:00.000-08:00As long as the kiddos realize that knitting needle...As long as the kiddos realize that knitting needles aren't playthings, knitting clubs can be a good idea. When I was young, someone taught me how to crochet, somewhat. That was really a cool thing. I made several covers, but lost interest when I stopped having much leisure time. <BR/>I hope the month is good to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170630780666331452007-02-04T15:13:00.000-08:002007-02-04T15:13:00.000-08:00What a wonderful story. I'm going to pass this sto...What a wonderful story. I'm going to pass this story around and I know one person who does inspiration at church we attend and she shares stories of good things that is going on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170599994322079272007-02-04T06:39:00.000-08:002007-02-04T06:39:00.000-08:00aww... those kids are so sweet!!!!!"Bohemian Raspb...aww... those kids are so sweet!!!!!<BR/><BR/>"Bohemian Raspberry" that's great!!!<BR/><BR/>reminds me of wayne's world though. get the kids to watch that!Rowan Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972658986962895918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170591584395883492007-02-04T04:19:00.000-08:002007-02-04T04:19:00.000-08:00Hi Ann That’s a good idea about the knitting club,...Hi Ann <BR/><BR/>That’s a good idea about the knitting club, with sweaters and yarn sent off to mothers in Bangladesh and Malawi.<BR/><BR/>School children everywhere benefit from such projects, learning more about other countries, even better to facilitate a dialogue between respective schools wherever possible. <BR/><BR/>In Malawi girls clubs have been established in schools to make sweaters and jumpers for themselves and for orphans. Orphan’s numbers still increase with the spread of HIV/AIDS which is devastating the country and reducing average life expectancy to under 40. Counseling services are needed to give the communities enough confidence and skills to talk with the orphans and their children re HIV\AIDS and death- difficult at present as it remains counter cultural.<BR/> <BR/>Some aid is now being targeted at poorer women communities; co operatives to provide literacy skills, health education, bookkeeping, knitting and craft skills. The co operatives sell their produce cheaply for much needed income and for the communities benefit;<BR/>eg cheap mosquito nets to ward off malaria.<BR/><BR/>Most of the aid needs to be channeled to such women groups, who are the backbone to the community. There are good men, but still a culture permeates where many lack the desire to be committed. <BR/><BR/>Children learn that what they are learning is not only being learnt by their counterparts overseas in countries like Malawi but also by older women in these community co operatives. <BR/><BR/>The Government Hospitals & clinics continue to be overwhelmed by HIV\AIDS patients and so many children, with resistant malaria, chest infections, and pneumonia.<BR/>A poor country like Malawi cannot cope with so many ill in the community unless the west is far more generous. There is a need for more VCT-ARV clincs and affordable drugs. <BR/><BR/>Overall its hardly surprising however aid of this type so desperately needed is not forthcoming since your own heath care system is in such dire need of an overall, with so many unable to afford the high cost of private heath insurance. <BR/><BR/>Little wonder it’s hard to gather concern about the warm heart of Africa. <BR/><BR/>Best wishes to your family, especially to Carol. <BR/><BR/>Walking home from school for Rebecca and Rochelle sounds like a good idea.lindsaylobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774918551798647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170566586851144172007-02-03T21:23:00.000-08:002007-02-03T21:23:00.000-08:00that is a beatiful story, I wish I didn't know so ...that is a beatiful story, I wish I didn't know so much about Ben and Jerry;PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170565421323916302007-02-03T21:03:00.000-08:002007-02-03T21:03:00.000-08:00I know, I feel old too with new and old lingo. Ch...I know, I feel old too with new and old lingo. Cherry Garcia is the hub's fav ice cream. Just tell the kids to be careful. So much kidnapping these days, it worries me to death. Glad they are in pairs!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032001920106167026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170559968019145422007-02-03T19:32:00.001-08:002007-02-03T19:32:00.001-08:00Love Cherry Garcia. My son used to follow the Gra...Love Cherry Garcia. My son used to follow the Grateful Dead around (to a small extent) They have some wonderful flavors. I just bought one of the new American Idol flavors. They look pretty good too, and aren't quite as pricey as B&J.<BR/>hugs!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170559960614005552007-02-03T19:32:00.000-08:002007-02-03T19:32:00.000-08:00Hi Ann ~~ Nice to see a post from you again. Those...Hi Ann ~~ Nice to see a post from you again. Those little girls knitting are<BR/>so great and more should be encouraged to do that. Glad the bus thing has been resolved, home earlier, and getting exercise. So sad for the people of Florida who have lost so much and will keep them in my prayers along with Carol yourself and family.<BR/>That mother story was sad, but hopefully not too many kids are like that and they realise that Mothers are pretty wonderful usually. Take care<BR/>dear friend. Love, Merle.Merlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763778255535640633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170549519698175752007-02-03T16:38:00.000-08:002007-02-03T16:38:00.000-08:00My former MIL used to knit teeny hats, but hers we...My former MIL used to knit teeny hats, but hers went to premature babies in this country, because those wee ones lose heat so easily. They were so TINY! She could knit one or two in an evening, while watching TV.<BR/><BR/>Glad the bus thing with the girls worked out. It's not a punishment, no, but it is a solution which satisfies everyone (and even gets them some exercise!) No mean feat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17058563.post-1170548543690845952007-02-03T16:22:00.000-08:002007-02-03T16:22:00.000-08:00Hi Ann:-) Children can sure teach us adults a thin...Hi Ann:-) <BR/><BR/>Children can sure teach us adults a thing or two...that is really amazing how a group of 8 & 9 year olds are knitting hats for babies in less fortunate countries! Simply wonderful!! Sounds like it really is a better idea for the girls to walk home from school. Yup, makes one feel so old when the younger generation have never heard of Queen or Jerry Garcia! lol Keeping Carol in my prayers!! Hugs xoxCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.com