Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

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THE FOLLOWING IS THE ENTRY ON LOVING HANDS FROM ELAINE ABOUT THE ABERDEEN FLOWER SHOW - NOW RENAMED -HURRICANE BILL.

I`m sooooo sorry everyone.

After many of you sending donations for the LH stall, we weren`t able to have it.

First off, we found some of the poles / fittings for the gazebo were missing. Obviously the guys who last used it didn`t put everything back, and of course I didn`t check it. I think some of my bits must have been put in with the other gazebos they were using by mistake – haven`t been able to contact them to find out yet. Son in law went back to my house to get the smaller one, which we managed to erect but it was so windy that it almost took off. Poor Mag was holding on to a pole as the whole thing blew over – shades of Mary Poppins there. The gazebo next to us blew over while the two girls were away getting their stuff out of their car as they hadn`t pegged it down. Talk about the windy city – San Francisco had nothing on Aberdeen today.

By this time I was so angry, frustrated and disappointed, feeling I had let everyone down, especially Mag, Alana and Lou that I was nearly in tears and had to take myself off to my car where I indulged in a massive swearing session. I don`t normally indulge in that sort of thing but today was the last straw.

So, I`ll hang on to everything for the moment and try to find an alternative venue – indoors. Moira (who donated all the pet blankets and little jumpers) told us about a craft sale run by the local cats protection people which takes place in a few weeks time, so if there`s nothing else before then, we might try that.

Such a disappointment after all the work involved.

Elaine.

Jean off to the Dentist
xx

mioliere

Oh, Elaine, what a shame. I'm sure no-one thinks you have let them down. It certainly wasn't your fault. I can understand the frustration and how you must have felt. You have been through such a lot lately, haven't you? Nothing will go to waste because I'm sure the right venue will turn up and, as people's thoughts turn to Christmas, the sale will be a great success. You may even have collected even more things to sell by then! Please keep us informed about the date of any potential craft sale.

Jean - good luck for your DH at the dentist. I shouldn't think he will be missing the seaside rock - he might have broken even more teeth! I bought loads of cards back from the UK - when you can get such bargains in the Card Factory that are so much better than the French, it makes sense to stock up. I can't believe how horrific some of the cards are here - and how much they want you to spend on them! I've made most of mine for birthdays this year and I have a big stock of Christmas cards from previous years, so I should be alright until our next trip.

Well, I'd better get on with the chores. Will see you all later.

KathyXX

shezmit

K2Tog

the christmas stocking pattern we was on about
http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/Images/Mini_Christmas_Stockings.pdf

Shelley

In_Search_Of_Me

aww huge hugs elaine....what a dissapointment for you and in no way have you let anyone down! I am a firm believer in things happening for a reason ...maybe the next stall will be more productive than this will ever have been (esp if horrible weather!) and you'll sell even more!! What counts is he love and effort you put in...
On the same note I wonder where you find local crafty fairs? Was debating doing bits to sell but not sure where to start...any ideas?

k2tog

shezmit wrote: »

K2Tog

the christmas stocking pattern we was on about
http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/Images/Mini_Christmas_Stockings.pdf

Shelley

Shez these are gorgeous - really sweet. Would it help to do some of these for the school Xmas fair?

OnlyGirl

Morning all,

Thanks again for all the birthday wishes, I had a lovely peaceful day even my ds's didn't give me any grief, they must of sensed I needed a day off.

Pam - good to see you back, glad you are feeling better now.:D

ISOM - love the singing aliens.:cool:

Elaine - What a shame after all the hard work, I'm sure no one would think you have let them down. I'm sure when you find a venue it will be a success.((Hugs)):A

Roamin - good luck at the dentist with DH_pale_

Chalky - Great needle cases, hope DH gets better soon:D

Right must get on, have lots of loose ends to sort out getting eveything ready for boys going back to school tomorrow. Not looking forward to that.

Have a good day all.x

DON79

Hi to all, haven't updated for a couple of weeks as have sort of lost track of where I am with things, need to have a sort through stuff and work out what my totals are and will update next week!

Just wanted to send hugs to Elaine because of all the hard work and effort you put in, don't worry, am sure you haven't let anyone down. <<<<<<<<hugs>>>>>>>>>>


Best wishes to all, hope everyone is keeping well. xxx

Kinsey

Oh Elaine, after all your hard work. But if you find a craft stall indoors you might make more money, especially with halloween and christmas coming up fast! Have you got enough things or would you like more?

mrs-moneypenny

sorry not been about much ive not been using the puter or knitting my shoulder hurts too much. ive only been on about 1/2 hour checking emails etc and ive got really bad pins and needles on my hand and i know ill be heading for the painkillers by dinnertime. thursday night i was so bad DH rang nhs direct and i had to go into hospital they gave me codine which knocked me out till friday night good job DD was here with youngest. ive got to go back to my gp tomorrow morning but its just driving me mad at the mo, ill be back when i can

hope all are well

k2tog

Too much decorating Mrs MP?
Poor you. Hope you feel better soon ((((hugs))))