Drum Roll, How Many Blog Posts?

The signage has nothing to do with Bridge and Beyond, nothing to do with homelessness, or yarn, or knitting or crocheting.......but, I thought you all might enjoy a chuckle.  It's been so cold and snowy around the country, thought we could all use a break.

As I was updating numbers this am for items donated because I was writing and scheduling 3 posts to publish, I noted it had been awhile since I had updated the number of blog posts written.  I keep that number under The Bridge and Beyond Blog Badge. 

AND.......wow, look at the number!  I was surprised to see how close we are to our 2,000th blog post.

2000

-1984

   16...........

2,000 blog posts with pictures of wonderful donations, and posts with stories or articles about things connected to being homeless.  

Hope you'll share a post or two with friends as we make our way towards 2,000.  As I write this post, we're having another cold, snowy day.  I heard the snow plows go down our street twice during the night, no doubt once each direction.  Oh, I'm sooooooooo ready for spring.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knitting Helps Homeless

Thank you Laurabelle!  This is an awesome, Laurabelle.  What a nice variety of scarves, hats, cotton washcloths, and some personal care items.  I've always been a big fan of blue and green together so really love the stripped hat on the left.  Please click to enlarge the picture so you can see the details of this thoughtful donation.  

As you can also see, there are a couple of hat and scarf sets!  Those are especially nice.

Thank you Laurabelle and we're so happy you joined Bridge and Beyond.  We're thrilled to have you join us in warming and caring for Ohio's Homeless in Need.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

First Donated Afghan for 2019 is Crocheted

YIPPEE!  Our good friend Karen S get's the applause for the first afghan to be donated in the year 2019.  It  looks sorta blue here in the picture, but really is more gray...blue-is gray.  It's nice and warm and crocheted beautifully.  The size and the color is suitable for anyone.......male or female.  Whomever get's this afghan will be thrilled and know someone cares.  Showing someone they are cared for, and not forgotten is so important.  That's why we focus so much on hand made.  Take your time, and your talent to knit or crochet something for someone you don't know shows them the caring, shows them the love.

Many thanks Karen, and please keep up the good work.  YOU do make a difference!!

I've got two afghans in the works right now myself.  What are you all working on?

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knitted Cotton Wash Cloths Make a Wonderful Donation

Awesome knitted cotton wash cloths!  Look at this nice variety in style, color and size that Melinda G has knitted.  I LOVE the blue and white that looks checkered.  I'm also a big fan of the half and half cloths.  Cotton washcloths are used several different ways and are always appreciated.  We donate them to the shelter as well as those living in the elements.  Cotton washcloths are wonderful for the skin, so the folks living in the elements really appreciate them.  You skin can be quite sensitive when you're in the cold and the wet and other elements of living outdoors the bulk of the time.  They also get put in welcome home packs that folks get when they leave shelter living for a permanent housing situation.  Men, women, and children all enjoy them.

Thank you for your thoughtful donation, Melinda and please keep up the good work.  You make an important difference to folks in need.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheting and Donation from New York Aids Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Annemarie D for this awesome and thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  As you can Annemarie has been very busy with her crochet hook .  She's crocheted a pair of slipper, 2 scarves, and 22 cotton washcloths!  

Another good start to our new year of 2019.  Look at the fun assortment she's provided with her cotton washcloths.  Remember you can always click pictures to enlarge them to see details better.

Annemarie hails from New York, The Empire state.  Special thanks for helping cold homeless here in Central Ohio Annemarie.  Please keep up the good work and know you make a difference in the quality of people's lives.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knitting in Sunny Florida to Warm Ohio's Cold Homeless

Thank you Laurabelle for this thoughtful donation.  Laurabelle is our newest pair of helping hands and hails from the sunny state of Florida!  PLEASE send sunshine!

Laurabelle has knitted a variety of styles of hats in a variety of colors.  Something to please everyone.  The hats vary in size as well.  The red and gray scarf with fringe, looks very Buckeye-ish!  Also please notice 2 of the hats match the scarves...sets are so nice.  You can see it better if you click to enlarge the picture.

Folks I long ago disabled the silly, and very annoying captcha thing (where you click on pictures and or plug in numbers you can't see well), on this blog.  It's my understanding that even though I have personally disabled it, and have chosen not to have the security feature on the blog...it's causing some of you troubles.  Would you all please post in your comments whether or not you've been required by blogger to do one of those very annoying captcha picture or number things.  Additionally, I know many of you visit and read; but don't leave messages/comments....I'm asking that you PLEASE leave a comment and let me know you're here.  Visiting, reading, and commenting helps the blogs placement in SEO (search engine optimization), which in turn helps people find us, which in turns get's more helping hand........which translates into more donations to warm cold homeless people in need. So, please, even if you're shy...........leave a comment.  

Thank you, and please stay warm...wherever you are.  Keep those hooks and needles busy.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.