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February 27, 2006
Hooray for Boobies!
I promise, this is the last time I'll mention this. Today's the last day to vote in the Share the Love Blog Awards. You've got until midnight central time tonight.
Runner-up in the "most inspiring" category! Thanks for those of you who, unlike my spouse, remembered to vote.
Now, on to much, much more important mooching.
This is my baby cousin Wendy. And by "baby" I mean she's almost 28 years old, but I still remember when she was born which means there's no way she can possibly be teetering on the verge of 30. Anyway ... I know many of you read Wendy's blog, Two Dolla dot Org, which is currently down for, um, let's say "repairs" and leave it at that.
Wendy did something amazingly cool last summer. She successfully completed the The Breast Cancer 3-Day in Boston. In the course of three days, she walked - walked with her feet, people! - 60 miles to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I don't think my fat ass has walked 60 miles in 2006 combined. And yet, despite the blisters, the sweat, the sleeping outside, and the foot-rot she endured during her walk, she's doing it again, this time in her adopted hometown of Minneapolis.
Do you like Wendy's scarf? It's pretty cool, all pink and littered with boobies of every shape and size. Go on, admit it. You want to tweek a nipple, don't you? Would you like a closer look?
I knit this piece of loveliness from a fabulous pattern Jillian Moreno published at knitty.com. Jillian also has a book coming out in April titled Big Girl Knits, and you know I'm all over that business.
For all you knitting geeks, this scarf is made with Araucania Nature Wool in color #42. It's a lovely, lightly varigated pink, 100% soft Chilean wool. I used two strands and #9 needles. The scarf measures 54" by 4.75" Is it perfect? Of course not. It's a little lumpy in parts. One series of boobs are a little ... connected. There's definitely some dog and cat hair knitted into it.
This scarf - along with the four others I intend to knit - can be yours. Here's the deal:
Starting right now, this scarf is up for auction, right here on my blog. You have until 5 p.m. central time tomorrow (Tuesday, February 28th).
The starting bid is $30
Place your bid in the comments. Please say "I'm bidding $_______." You can comment even if you're not bidding. Only comments that implicitely state that they are a bid will be counted. It's not like a real-life auction where, if you scratch your nose at the wrong time, you've bought it.
The winning bidder will make the payment directly to Wendy's 3-Day fundraising page, which is through the 3-Day's official website. I won't see your payment info. Wendy's won't see your payment info. It's all safe and secure.
Once the winning bidder forwards her payment reciept to me at poppymom at gmail.com (remove any credit card numbers, please!), along with her shipping address, I'll ship the scarf at my own expense. That's right, I'm paying the shipping, even if you live overseas.
I'm also covering the cost of the yarn. 100% of your bid will go directly to the Komen Foundation.
If you've got questions, I'll answer 'em. This is all new to me, too.
Now, bid!
Posted by Robin at February 27, 2006 02:18 PM
Comments
You are AWESOME!
Posted by: Wendy at February 27, 2006 03:21 PM
Dude! You're the one walking your feet off! That's what's awesome.
Posted by: Poppy at February 27, 2006 03:22 PM
Are you coming to Minneapolis to help cheer her on? ;)
Posted by: beege at February 27, 2006 05:40 PM
Probably not, but we're hoping to pay her a visit in April or May. I'll keep you posted once we have a plan.
Posted by: Poppy at February 27, 2006 05:45 PM
I will get the bidding started by bidding $30.00
Awesome scarf BTW
Posted by: Suzy at February 27, 2006 08:04 PM
Wendy, you rock!
Posted by: Blossom's Dad's Ho at February 27, 2006 09:42 PM
Suzy, thanks! I'm thrilled to see that someone's interested in participating.
Posted by: Poppy at February 28, 2006 11:17 AM
I wish I could bid, we are broke this month...taxes are due. But, I think the scarf is great.
Posted by: stillheidi at February 28, 2006 12:57 PM
Oh, now that's just too cool!
I'll say "I'm bidding $_40_."
If I stare into it long enough, will it teach me how to knit??? (heehee!)
Posted by: Debbie at February 28, 2006 01:15 PM
Woo, Debbie! Thanks!
While it's a very cool scarf, it's not a magic scarf. However, I'll gladly help you learn to knit, if you'd like. I can at least point you to the resources that helped me, and try to answer any questions.
Posted by: Poppy at February 28, 2006 01:27 PM
Wait. While it may not be a magic scarf that can teach you to knit, I'll bet it does direct some extra attention your way.
With that many boobs around your neck, how could it not??
Posted by: Wendy at February 28, 2006 03:06 PM
Robin -
This is off topic (nuthin' ta do with boobs) but I thought surely (if you don't already) you need to know about this...
http://www.dooce.com/archives/daily_photo/02_24_2006.html
Posted by: Anne at February 28, 2006 03:12 PM
What would make you think that, Anne?
Back to the magic boobie scarf bidding, please. Less than two hours to go!
Posted by: Poppy at February 28, 2006 03:14 PM
i will bid $50. i know a princess jaycie who would pee her pants with love for that scarf.
Posted by: jodi at February 28, 2006 04:15 PM
Jodi, you are the rocking queen of all that rocks!
Thanks to Suzy and Debbie for your bids! I'm almost halfway finished with scarf #2 and will hopefully have it for auction in two weeks or so.
Posted by: Poppy at February 28, 2006 05:17 PM
Dammmit! Just got here and missed the bidding! Let us know when the next one is done! I love cat and dog hair knitted into garments -- it shows the love! I should know -- I have four cats, two long hair, two short, one of my best friends has 7 cats, a dog, two bunnies, and a family of squirrels in the backyard, and the other one has 6 cats and 2 dogs. It's all about tha critter love, baybee!!! Oh, crap, that came out 8 ways of wrong, but you know what I mean!
Posted by: Jessica at March 1, 2006 01:15 AM
Aww Darn! I was gonna check back before I left work yesterday but things got crazy and I missed it! I'll bid on the next ones too though!
Thanks sooo much Robin!! You're a sweetie!!
I'm sure I can use any learning-to-knit pointers-in-the-right-direction y'all wanna send me toward -- I bought the "Knitting For Dummies" package with the book & needles and goodies all together, but I haven't cracked it open yet because I bought the "Knifty Knitter" at the same time and just happened to open it up first, and I've been playing with it ever since. ;)
While I was stuck in the house during that last snowstorm, I worked on a nifty *flat* (heehee) scarf and as soon as I finished it, we got this blast of warm weather... Ah, Home Sweet Oklahoma! :)
Posted by: Debbie at March 1, 2006 09:17 AM
Congratulations Poppy! :D
I see you as a runner-up in Most Thought Provoking though, is that correct? I actually see you winning in other categories too but hey, I'm sure so do many others too ;) You're a true winner to your devoted readers!
Posted by: Nonna at March 3, 2006 03:39 PM
