Afghans, A Special Donation for Homeless Moving into Permanent Housing

Oh my...thought I had posted and counted all of Marsha M's afghans/lapghans; but found I still had a few pictures on my phone.  Scrolled through all the posts from the beginning of this year (as the date the photo's were taken was early January), and realized I had completely missed sharing these with you.  Love this color combination.  This afghan is worked side to side.  Colors will work well for a young male, or teen or adult woman, I think.

Another ghan worked side to side in what reminds me of beach colors.  Oh my, beach colors...as of the typing and scheduling of this post to publish it was only 12 degrees here, so the idea of beach colors sure puts a smile on my face.  The day I typed this post there were 31 days until spring; but because it's in que to be published; by the time you read this it's even less.  Now that should bring a smile to your face.  Come on Spring!  Teen or an adult woman will love this.

And the 3rd ghan is also worked side to side and I think these colors are perhaps dark enough to be suitable for a male or female?  So with these 3 ghans Marsha's count for the year 2021 is 10, and her count for the year 2020 was 30, yes....she donated 40 afghans.  If you read my first post some time back you might remember I wasn't sure if I could get them all in my car; but I did manage with bags in the back end, the back seat and on the floor in the back seat.

This donation was spread out because it took me some time to launder 40 afghans and lay them out to block.  I always ask you all to do that before sending them to me; but I agreed to do this, as she is a primary care giver and certainly needed a break.  

Many thanks Marsha!

**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.

Crocheted Scarves Always Help Those in Need

Thank you Sandie P for this wonderful donation of crocheted scarves for Ohio's Homeless.  As always, remember you can always click on photo's to enlarge and see details.  You really need to do that with this picture of Sandie's scarves so you can see the texture she has created with her variety of stitches.  She has some fun colored scarves, some nice solid colored scarves, and some with gradient type coloring.  What a nice mix.  

Scarves can make such a difference in how warm someone is.  They can be wrapped around multiple times, or pulled up to cover ones nose, or wrapped inside a coat for added chest warm.  Scarves are a true must in Ohio's cold winters.  Today when I awoke it was 4...4 is really cold.  I wear scarves inside most of the winter, so you know how needed they are for folks living out in the elements.  Or those who need to spend the day outdoors before they can get a bed inside at a shelter.  

We have had more snow, and colder temps this winter it seems to me than we've had in the last couple of years.  Though hubby and I wonder if because we're getting older, we just notice the cold more?

Many thanks Sandie for your long time support of Bridge and Beyond, and please keep up the good work.  Normally I would want you to send us some warmth, but weather reports show me you're too are experiencing a colder than normal winter. 

**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.

Potpourri of Sorts for The Homeless

While Potpourri really applies to flowers, petals ..a mix thereof, it was the first word that came to mind when I looked at this generous donation of LOTS of different things.  PLEASE, click so you can see everything.

Our friend Laura E has been busy both shopping and with yarn.  She has knitted, cotton washcloths, hats, and scarves.  Also please note how she's tagged everything with size.....AND nicely tied the sets of matching hats and scarves.  Putting them together makes a nice gift set, I think.......don't you?

 She has shopped and included a huge variety of personal care items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrush holders, soap, razors, wipes, brandades, and female sanitation products.  Really an awesome variety.

AND Socks.  Nothing worse in my opinion than cold wet feet.  And wet feet happen all year long, be it rain in the summer, or freezing rain, sleet and or snow in the winter.  So having socks......clean, dry socks to change into can be a huge improvement in the individuals living circumstance, be they someone living in the elements or someone getting nights here and there in a shelter.

Many thanks Laura, please keep up the good work and know what a difference...an important difference you have made.

**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.

Boxes of Donations for Bridge and Beyond to Help the Homeless

Boxes......In my previous post you see the picture of all the personal care items and coffee pouches I collected on my recent trip.......well, here are the boxes the post office and my neighbor collected for me while away of your thoughtful and generous donations.  

For security reasons I don't post that I will be away, but rest assured your goodies that arrive when I am away are very well cared for.

Those of you who've been visiting and donating to Bridge and Beyond for awhile may remember this from many years ago.

This pyramid was built for me by a previous neighbor who's young son loved to keep an eye on the house and report with glee that another box for me had arrived.  Back in those days, I didn't even stop the mail.  He was quite young, and is now in high school, or the end of middle school (can't quite remember).  He and his Dad made a thing of the donations.  It was always fun to come home and see what arrangement they had made.  It was entertaining for him to march to my house (right next door) daily and count the boxes, and arrange them.  Sometimes they would send me a picture.  Fun memories.  Just thought I'd re-share

At any rate the first picture has all been opened, counted, and photographed.  So please stay tuned for donations from: Janis F, Anna W, Laura E, Sandie P, Gabriella, and Sarah S.

**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.

Personal Care Items to Aid Those in Need

Spent some time out of town recently and collected some personal care items and coffee.  We stayed in a condo so we could cook our own meals and stay socially distant.  Hubby's been working from home since last March due to the Covid, so we figured he could do the same out of town.  I knitted, walked, and did yoga...the same thing I do at home; except I was able to add riding a bike part of the time, as it was warmer there then here in Central Ohio.  Hubby was able to play golf there as well.  We buy our own groceries, which is how I end up with the coffee.  I always pass on the coffee pouches to Rae, our friend who prepares the hot meals for those living in the elements.  

The personal care items are soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, and lotion.  I don't usually end up with that much from our winter trip, but we were gone a bit longer than normal.  So, the stash is larger than normal.  

Was good to get away awhile, at least a change of scenery even if it was like being home and staying away from people.  Hubby and I both got our first vaccination yesterday which was a relief.  Hope you all are getting yours, if you haven't yet.  I know the protocol is anything but consistent around the country, so don't know if you all are ahead or behind me in the que to get inoculated.

Bitter cold here today, was 4 this am when I got up.  We've had more snow this winter than we've had in the last few years.  Don't know about you all, but I am counting down the days until Spring....31.  As cold and tired of the cold as I am, I can't imagine how our homeless friends are faring.  Thank goodness many have been housed due to the Covid.

Something to remind us of Spring and warmer temps!  Keep your hooks and needles busy folks, the need continues.

*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.

Brown Afghan in the Works, Needs a Name!

Sometime back (quite awhile back), I showed a wee start of this afghan and called it coffee latte, which is incorrect.  We already have a completed afghan with that name.  Soooooo, I’m thinking Hot Chocolate, Hot Mocca, Coffee Break, Brown Marble????  It’s not solid brown, but I don’t know if you can see that well in the picture.  Click to enlarge and see what you think.  There is some marbling in the yarn....I’m leaning towards naming it Coffee Break or Brown Marble?  But, am open for suggestions.  

The start and end section (that I’m currently working on) is alternating blocks of garter and purl sections, with straight garter in the much larger middle section.  I’m hoping to get this one finished fairly soon, though it’s not going quickly.

Hope you’re all staying warm with this nasty winter, and staying safe from the Covid.  AND, I hope many of you have been able to get your vaccine.  No luck yet at my end; but hopefully soon.  The supply just isn’t enough to get us all taken care of.

**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.