tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post3515946008339558623..comments2023-12-21T13:38:35.102-05:00Comments on <center>Bridge and Beyond</center>: Gloves and Hats, HATS and GLOVES!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-54336563173636146562011-06-01T07:06:41.958-04:002011-06-01T07:06:41.958-04:00Yes we don't get them all covered Sandie, but ...Yes we don't get them all covered Sandie, but we get lots of them covered and word of the cause spreads daily due to the blog, facebook, twitter, ravelry and some other places. We do what we can, and we keep trying and WE ARE making a difference.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-50733150228404503812011-05-31T23:32:24.044-04:002011-05-31T23:32:24.044-04:00I see! It's just a bit sad that all the heads ...I see! It's just a bit sad that all the heads never get covered..as many hats as we make, more are needed. But even one makes a difference, I think. Your mission is a good one, Sandy, and I'm proud to be able to help.<br />Sandie (Batflit61) in FLBatflit61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-23410360944331225682011-05-31T09:29:31.478-04:002011-05-31T09:29:31.478-04:00Depends Batflit61 on which location they go to. I...Depends Batflit61 on which location they go to. Initially I start dividing in my living room by adult male and female, kids-male and female. Then based on where I last delivered start bagging and labeling. <br /><br />When items go to the 2 free clinics, typically I divide in order to give the same amount to each location. So if I have 4 pinks, I put 2 of each in each stack etc. Those generally are placed on a counter and or table at the clinic and after or before the appointment they are guided to it to make their selection.<br /><br />If they go to Nancy Place at Faith Mission I try to label bags for women and children. The workers their (most of whom are volunteers) separate further. They know who's in need among their residence and deliver to them. Some are packaged for new folks coming in.<br /><br />When items were delivered to the 2 schools, I think it was up to the teachers and principals, as they knew who was in need.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-16968147762189386232011-05-31T08:59:05.972-04:002011-05-31T08:59:05.972-04:00A sunny morning to all! Leader Sandy (there are so...A sunny morning to all! Leader Sandy (there are so many of us Sandys on here!) can you tell us how the hats and such are distributed? Do you put them in a pile and let folks select one for themselves? Are they put in a packet? How does that work? I'm just trying to imagine who might select my favorite purple/lavender/blue/teal spirals.Batflit61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-15923812943026161222011-05-24T17:08:25.993-04:002011-05-24T17:08:25.993-04:00What an awesome find! Sometimes it makes me wonder...What an awesome find! Sometimes it makes me wonder why people throw away the things they do. But then obviously it's so things can get to where they need to be. ;-)<br /><br />Frank makes some beautiful hats too! :-)Linda in FLhttp://www.spinner_mom.xanga.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-48915876579416858692011-05-21T12:42:56.231-04:002011-05-21T12:42:56.231-04:00Thank you, Karen and Frank! You have just blessed ...Thank you, Karen and Frank! You have just blessed SO MANY needy people. What goes around comes around! You are fabulous folks! Blessings upon you both.Sally from NJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-51704444112778880042011-05-21T09:16:34.133-04:002011-05-21T09:16:34.133-04:00It's nice to know someone else does The Dumpst...It's nice to know someone else does The Dumpster Dive! As long as the Dumpster is not behind a food place, there's some interesting things in there.Sandie from FLBatflit61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-88845410265745123342011-05-20T10:10:28.856-04:002011-05-20T10:10:28.856-04:00Hats off to Frank & Karen! The hats are beaut...Hats off to Frank & Karen! The hats are beautiful and the gloves are a wonderful find! Outstanding!Harvest Hill Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216001045986180461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-38974070220865803402011-05-20T08:44:56.424-04:002011-05-20T08:44:56.424-04:00Thanks Yvonne for the visit and comment, both are ...Thanks Yvonne for the visit and comment, both are appreciated.<br /><br />Karen, I wondered if that might be the case, how sad though that the store would just dump it vs trying to give it to someone. Had you not seen and rescued them, they would be in the land fill somewhere...Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-34286984841948682062011-05-20T08:36:44.536-04:002011-05-20T08:36:44.536-04:00The dumpster was in an alley behind some stores. I...The dumpster was in an alley behind some stores. I guess one of the stores was getting rid of some gloves that didn't sell. Also there were 119 new Easter greeting cards and a new game of paddle ball in the box. Frank and I are very happy to be able to help people keep warm.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778819932306082151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-11902609028347579202011-05-19T23:50:50.678-04:002011-05-19T23:50:50.678-04:00What a great donation and what a story about glove...What a great donation and what a story about gloves.yvonnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-18092000936137169802011-05-19T17:42:52.659-04:002011-05-19T17:42:52.659-04:00Patty, Nancy, Sandie in Florida and Sandie in La.....Patty, Nancy, Sandie in Florida and Sandie in La....thanks for your visits, and sharing my excitement with Frank and Karen's dumpster story and luscious loominess.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-71988736912227642482011-05-19T16:11:12.729-04:002011-05-19T16:11:12.729-04:00The only expression I can make is WOW! I loom, too...The only expression I can make is WOW! I loom, too , and I know how many hours these hats represent. You guys are great. When I saw the gloves, I thought -- now how did they do THAT on the round loom?? This must have been a fun box to unpack, Sandy. Fuzzy hugs, Sandie in FLBatflit61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-80407091898370989542011-05-19T15:27:33.505-04:002011-05-19T15:27:33.505-04:00Wow! Such a nice variety of color here. I really m...Wow! Such a nice variety of color here. I really must get out that loom. Sandy, mailed a scarf today. It is wool ease. I forgot to tag it. Sorry!Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936757404265076842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-28021463112495761802011-05-19T15:22:14.769-04:002011-05-19T15:22:14.769-04:00WOW!! God works in mysterious ways! How wonderful ...WOW!! God works in mysterious ways! How wonderful to have all those gloves to put on chilly fingers!! <br />What WONDERFUL work on the loom!nancy blanchonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709968610612476755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-60512963548309103922011-05-19T14:03:46.440-04:002011-05-19T14:03:46.440-04:00Another amazing donation...wow!!Another amazing donation...wow!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372964965781315318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-21892452052932859772011-05-19T10:30:57.972-04:002011-05-19T10:30:57.972-04:00pmsflowerlady, that's just the way I feel ever...pmsflowerlady, that's just the way I feel everytime I open a box or envelope with a thoughtful donation. I'm tired of hearing how bad people are, I think they're awesome, they do lots of good and I'm warmed everyday by that feeling!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538334659901064721.post-81509533626957384252011-05-19T10:26:20.667-04:002011-05-19T10:26:20.667-04:00Wow. Thank you Frank and Karen and Sandy - for no...Wow. Thank you Frank and Karen and Sandy - for not only the incredible donation - but for sharing it on this blog to remind us (the readers), that there really is still good in this world. I hope that this post gets thousands of hits so that thousands of people can be inspired by your kindness and generosity. My heart is warmed by the goodness at every level of this post. Seeing those pictures inspires hope in the goodness of my fellow travelers through this life. Thanks you so very much.psmflowerladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13239750417463689373noreply@blogger.com