Star

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This rendition of Arpelia's Invincibility Star was crocheted with BRIGHT yellow yarn. Though they're less authentic, I couldn't resist the googly eyes. Her/his slightly crooked smile was a bit serendipitous. I will be leaving her/him somewhere on our 4th of July hike.

"Most people prefer a past in which nothing smells."
~ Mrs. Iris (Chase) Griffen in The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

The star was left with a note that read, "Pick me up and run toward your goal. Today, you are invincible!"


If you're the special individual who found this star, please tell me about how you found her/him, where s/he's at now, and/or any interesting detail of her/his/your adventure!

Turkey

Alas, it is HIGHLY unlikely that the person who finds this guy will also find this blog. I left a note but forgot to write the site. I guess that's what happens when things are rushed.


Happy Thanksgiving!!!!


In a folklore class I once took, my professor told the class turkey wasn't associated with Thanksgiving until sometime around or after the 1920s. People still used to feast, but the meal options varied a lot more form house to house. It must have been quite the marketing scheme because who doesn't automatically connect Turkey with Thanksgiving nowadays? Hannah's turkey pattern is prefaced with a plea for a vegetarian celebration of the holiday. While I did eat turkey this year, the recipes on her blog have caught my interest. I might not be changing my eating habits entirely, but a few more vegetarian meals must be at least a bit of a win, right?

Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.

~ Nick Carraway in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

I left Gatsby in the bottom of a vending machine at a rest-stop on the way to my Thanksgiving celebration. It seemed like an excellent way to celebrate America: Crocheted turkey, reference a great American novel, leave turkey in vending machine on the day Americans feast. To be honest though, I left him in the vending machine, because it was the only place safe from the rain. I do not remember exactly what the note said, and I only have this picture taken with my cell phone. :/ I'll try to be more put together with the next drop. :D


Alas, it is HIGHLY unlikely that the person who finds this guy will also find this blog. I left a note but forgot to write the site. I guess that's what happens when things are rushed. :)

Augustine the Hippo

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This semi-aquatic kreation was crocheted from Kristie's pattern. It was originally intended for H.U.B.'s Biketobeerfest. Unfortunately, I arrived too late to successfully leave him. (I tried, but it was just too dark and too rainy for him to be safely left where someone might find him.) Now, he will just have to find a new landing spot.

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."

~ Ernest Hemingway

He was left with a note that read, "Hello! My name is Augustine the Hippo. I'm an easy-going, fun-lovin' sort of guy. Do you want wanna chill?"

I got busy and was a bad philanthropic crafty giver, so I just dropped Augustine off today, October 26, 2011. I left him near one of Full Sail's breweries.


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Portland Snails

 If you're special enough to have found a snail, please tell me about how you found him/her, where s/he's at now, and any interesting details of his/her/your adventure.



When you look snails up on NPR, you'll find a review of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating; it's the memoir of a sick woman gaining inspiration from a gifted snail. You'll also find an article about adapting a snail shell into "high-tech body armor" and an article about how snails on meth have slightly better memories. I'm doubting Anna knew any of this when she created and shared her snail pattern. I, personally, just thought they were adorable. Still, it is a good reminder that one creature can fulfill a limitless number of purposes.

From left to right:

 Stewie Stu Stuart, Lily Lil Lilith, Manny Man Manuel, Sammy Sam Samson,

Vinnie Mel Melvin, Patty Pat Patrick, & Lenny Len Leonard

These snails are being scattered around Portland during my boyfriend and my first week in Portland. They have notes which read, "Hello! My name is _______, and I left my brother/sister snail in Boulder, CO. Would you show me around?"



If you're special enough to have found a snail, please tell me about how you found him/her, where s/he's at now, and any interesting details of his/her/your adventure.

In-between Snails

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When you look snails up on NPR, you'll find a review of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating; it's the memoir of a sick woman gaining inspiration from a gifted snail. You'll also find an article about adapting a snail shell into "high-tech body armor" and an article about how snails on meth have slightly better memories. I'm doubting Anna knew any of this when she created and shared her snail pattern. I, personally, just thought they were adorable. Still, it is a good reminder that one creature can fulfill a limitless number of purposes.

Purple Snail: Al Alfy Alfred

Orange Snail: Harry Hal Henry

These two snails were left on my trip from Boulder to Portland with notes which read, "Hello! My name is ______, and I lost my way between Colorado and Oregon. Would you help me find a new home?"

 If you're special enough to have found a snail, please tell me about how you found him/her, where s/he's at now, and any interesting details of his/her/your adventure.

Boulder Snails!

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When you look snails up on NPR, you'll find a review of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating; it's the memoir of a sick woman gaining inspiration from a gifted snail. You'll also find an article about adapting a snail shell into "high-tech body armor" and an article about how snails on meth have slightly better memories. I'm doubting Anna knew any of this when she created and shared her snail pattern. I, personally, just thought they were adorable. Still, it is a good reminder that one creature can fulfill a limitless number of purposes.

From left to right:

 Stu Stewie Stuart, Lil Lily Lilith, Man Manny Manuel, Sam Sammy Samson,

Mel Vinnie Melvin, Pat Patty Patrick, & Len Lenny Leonard 

These snails are being scattered around Boulder during my boyfriend and my last week in Boulder. They have notes 
which read, "Hello! My name is _______, and my brother/sister snail moved to Portland, OR without me. Would you keep me company?"




If you're special enough to have found a snail, please tell me about how you found him/her, where s/he's at now, and any interesting details of his/her/your adventure.

Three-Horn

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Before scientists John Scannella and Jack Horner decided that triceratops were young torosaurus, Jennifer Down Under created the Baby Triceratops. I have recreated this dinosaur with yellow Baby Cloud yarn as a tribute to the triceratops and to my childhood. S/he should be a cuddly companion for whomever finds him/her.

"You can't quit now. What if the Great Valley's just over the top of these rocks?"

~ Little Foot in Land Before Time 

This dinosaur was left on a hearth in Flagstaff with a note that read, "Hey there! I'm a Three-Horn, and I'm on a great adventure. I lost my companions somewhere along the way. Would you be my pal?"




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