Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Giveaway / goneaway

Further to yesterday post, and I'm sure you are all aware by now of the various ways you can help. I just wanted to mention the blog that Cindy has set up

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Here, she is show casing the ebay auctions that people are running to raise money for the people affected by the bushfires.


If Ebay is not your thing, Silly Gilly has kindly offered to take charge and list thing for people who can't get to it themselves.

I did mention earlier that I was planning a giveaway soon .....well the giveaway has up and gone away...


This little girl, Matilda, destined for the giveaway will now be making her way over to Silly Gilly to be auctioned to help raise money instead.

and at work, as I rattled on about the ways people can help, one boy asked if I would teach him to make a toy so he could send it to the Toy Society.......... a chorus of kids joined in and now Annie and I have a big plan.

In their own ways so many many people are doing so much.

and that's kind of wonderful isn't it?
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26 comments:

  1. SelinaTuesday, February 10, 2009

    And thats why I love this country so much. When someone needs help, we are there to do whatever we can. Kids can be so cool!

    Selina.

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  2. CurlyPopsTuesday, February 10, 2009

    It is absolutely wonderful, and so sweet that even school kids are getting involved.

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  3. KateTuesday, February 10, 2009

    I'm loving that so many people are helping out in so many ways, it's fantastic!

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  4. Mrs MoogTuesday, February 10, 2009

    It's great that everyone is rallying round to help.

    Matilda is going to the right place - good move Jodie :-)

    Can't wait to see what you and Annie make with those lovely kids!
    xxx

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  5. Jo in TASTuesday, February 10, 2009

    Good to hear our next generation of little aussies is growing up to be compassionate! Can't wait to see their creations :-)

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  6. KirstyTuesday, February 10, 2009

    Wonderful, wonderful giveaway. Good on you Jod & Annie too & the kids at your school.

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  7. rachelmpTuesday, February 10, 2009

    Someone will just love Matilda x

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  8. rachel griffithWednesday, February 11, 2009

    matilda is going to find the bestest home EVER.

    and the kids wanting to help...that makes my heart happy.
    :D

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  9. trashWednesday, February 11, 2009

    I love little kids :-)

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  10. ladydiWednesday, February 11, 2009

    Wonderful indeed, and I can't wait to see what they make. How good of you, Jodie, to share your talent with so many. It brings tears to my eyes. . .

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  11. Locket PocketWednesday, February 11, 2009

    A brilliant decision Jod. Lucy xxxx

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  12. Jo HopwoodWednesday, February 11, 2009

    Good for you Jodie, and a wonderful thing for those kids to be able to be involved, it's something they will remember, that they helped :-)

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueWednesday, February 11, 2009

    What a lovely thing to do Jodie.

    If we can find one positive out of this dreadful tragedy it is the kindness and generosity being shown by all Australians.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  14. our shabby cottageWednesday, February 11, 2009

    I know you and Annie make a great team! Make sure you take some photos of the kids toys when they are done.

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  15. Vera JeanWednesday, February 11, 2009

    You go matilda!! The past 3 or 4 days (apart from tragic),have made me so proud to be an Aussie! The news coverage although a little bit in their faces at times is enough to make you cry, many times over. This tragedy is uniting australians like nothing else in history.

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  16. BecWednesday, February 11, 2009

    Yes it is kind of wonderful. And it's the kind of wonderful that is so needed right now. Go kids!!!

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  17. MaryWednesday, February 11, 2009

    You are a good woman - as is Annie -

    and those kids are legends.

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  18. AnonymousWednesday, February 11, 2009

    it is kind of wonderful...thank goodness

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  19. AnonymousThursday, February 12, 2009

    hi,
    I'm new to your blog and I just wanted to know that I just finished reading/ looking at every one of your posts! I love what you do with your selvedge. thanks for the entertaining two days!

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  20. jacquieThursday, February 12, 2009

    tia has organized a bushfire quilt project on flickr...it's great to see so many folks trying to help!

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  21. AnonymousThursday, February 12, 2009

    Matilda is an absolute darling.

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  22. StaceyFriday, February 13, 2009

    If there's a silver lining to come out of this biggest and blackest of clouds, surely its the way people have banded together to help.

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  23. LevinFriday, February 13, 2009

    gives you a little faith back in humankind. i love the way everyone is rallying around - some in a big way, some in a big way for them. i love the fact that your giveaway has goneaway!
    l
    x

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  24. Cathy {tinniegirl}Friday, February 13, 2009

    It's amazing. Sometimes you are reminded that the world is a good place and people are good. Can't wait to see what you and Annie are up to.

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  25. CathySunday, February 15, 2009

    IT sure is wonderful how everyone is helping out!! Now what is your plan...sounds intrigueing!! Cathy

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  26. JennySunday, February 15, 2009

    It certainly is heartwarming to know how many people are helping out in this sad and tragic time

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Hellloooooo !!!!

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