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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 5:43 pm
I will contact them, Kitt. I am pretty sure they will have on onslaught of seniors for this particular playoff. (I can't talk about particulars or it's not good luck) LOL
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 6:50 pm
Does she have a wheelchair or can you rent one? (Even if she can walk ok, the crowds and lines might be a bit much, especially at a playoff game) I'm assuming the ballpark stadium is wheelchair accessible at least in many areas. I would call the main office of the stadium and ask what services or arrrangements they offer for elderly in wheelchairs.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Just asked my husband, he works for the A's, Raiders and Warriors. He says that they have an A's team that will help handicapped people to their seats. He says that you need to ask for disabled seating. It's set aside for disabled people. There are usually elevators, etc. to get right to the seat. He says to find out what their disabled seating is. He said that in most games, an usher can put you in a good spot, other than your assigned seats but it being a playoff game, they will probably be sold out. He also said that the A's offer service from your car to the seats. I hope that helps.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 8:56 pm
I'm guessing the stadium Naja is talking about is the second oldest in baseball. Not sure what they can do, but they are not nearly as well equipped as any of the newer stadiums. Newer being anything built after the great depression! Check out the section labeled Disabled Guest Services here
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 6:24 am
If you request disabled assistance, they will provide it. It may vary depending on the stadium or ballpark. I dated a blind man for a while, and we usually were ushered to our seats, via a private elevator. (And yes, a blind man would go to a baseball game!)
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:33 pm
Okay, crafter people! I am invited to a baby shower--big deal, all day thing, uh TOMORROW afternoon. It's for a relative who will be a first-time mother. She is expecting a boy in mid-October. No name chosen yet, though. Yeah, got the invitation about 10 days a go, and when it came, inside was a square of cloth that a note said will eventually become part of a baby quilt--that the momma has to make. We, the attendees, are to cross-stitch it or "write on it" (no, I wouldn't do that!) At the shower, all all the pieces will be put in a box and shared. My problems are: (1) I am not good at things requiring this kind of skill, and (2) Yes, it's kinda late to lean on someone else to do this. I need guidance! I will go to my local art-supply place and ask for help, but I thought I'd ask here first. Is there something I should avoid? Like letters? Are there "stencil-like" guides you can overlay on a square so it looks more polished than it would if I were to do it myself? I wanted to do something like a little picture of a bundle in blue and some brief wording, such as: "Your little boy . . . a constant joy!" Or perhaps something generic, like a lamb would be easier--with little blue decorations around it. Do I have time to get this done? The shower doesn't start til 3 tomorrow. Thank you so much for any advice!!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:37 pm
I'm not a crafter either, but could you just buy some cute fluffy appliques and sew them onto the square? Just to get your thoughts going, look here: http://www.eme-gdesigns.com/appliques_boys.htm I'm sure any craft or sewing store would have ones you can purchase locally. Good luck Ms. Procrastinator, lol!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:41 pm
Thanks, Huk! And yes, the name fits!!! Going to look at that link now!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:43 pm
Yw! I linked you to the boys appliques. They also have a few baby ones. It was just to give you the idea.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:43 pm
Yeah my first thought was either an iron on or applique you sew. It'd probably be easiest for a newbie, especially since you need it by tomorrow. There are also iron ons that you can use fabric paint on and paint. I've done cross stitch before with the patterns on the material and it's not that difficult but freehand would be I think. I've never heard of this before for a baby shower but it's a really cute idea.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:44 pm
Naja, I have nothing to add as I think everyone has steered you to some good options for your Grandmother. I just wanted to tell you how great I think it is that she is going to a baseball game at her age! Sounds like you have a spunky Grandma!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:45 pm
Oh, I love the worm on that site!! Just made me think back to the lines from that old poem, "What are little girls made of? First stanza: What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails, And puppy-dogs' tails; That's what little boys are made of. Maybe I can do something with a frog, a snail and a puppy dog tail!!!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:47 pm
I think it's "snips" and snails, whatever a snip is, lol!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:50 pm
Oh, you're right, Huk. Just looked it up on another site. THIS one has it right. Hmmmmm. What the heck is a snip???
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:59 pm
HP, you may also in a pinch want to get an iron on transparency and come up with something sweet on your computer, print it out on the iron on and iron it on your square.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 2:49 pm
6 dictionary results for: snip Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This snip /snɪp/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[snip] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, snipped, snip·ping, noun –verb (used with object) 1. to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like. 2. to remove or cut off (something) by or as by cutting in this manner: to snip a rose. –verb (used without object) 3. to cut with small, quick strokes. –noun 4. the act of snipping, as with scissors. 5. a small cut made by snipping. 6. a small piece snipped off. 7. a small piece, bit, or amount of anything: a snip of food. 8. Informal. a small or insignificant person. 9. Informal. a presumptuous or impertinent person. 10. snips, small, strong hand shears used by sheet metal workers. 11. British Informal. a bargain.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 3:21 pm
"The origin of the "What are little boys made of" poem can be traced to the early 19th century - the battle of the sexes was raging even then! The words of "What are little boys made of" obviously reflect this, but what is the meaning of 'snips and snails'? Several interpretations have been suggested but the one with the most credibility is that the original words were in fact 'snips of snails' - the origin of snips meaning 'little bits of'." http://www.rhymes.org.uk/what_are_little_boys_made_of.htm
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 3:21 pm
Hercky! Writing on the cloth is not a bad thing. The reason they told you that you could "write" on the square of cloth is so that the written sentiment can be embroidered on with your handwriting. You could also just sew on matching or contrasting tiny ribbon bows just inside the four corners (leaving room for the square to be folded under for seams). Neither of these ideas is overwhelming nor hard to do.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 4:55 pm
I would write." I hope you have your mom's sense of humor! Love, Auntie Pamy" or "I hope you have your mom's eyes Love, Auntie Pamy" as a grown child I would rather read those things on the quilt and as a mom I would treasure it. we had ppl write letters to the future for Dylan and people put what they wanted him to have from me and what they didnt LOL
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 8:09 pm
Ladytex, wish I'd seen that note earlier!! Ahh, just got in an hour ago after shopping for the gift and getting the things I need to start embroidering. Well, I never thought of stitching over printed or written words! Duh. Really the same idea as Ladytex, in a way. I bought 2 little self-help books and 2 patterns. Not sure which I will use. But I did figure out--on my own--as I was driving home--that I could reduce the pattern (the square I have is only 6") on my printer and then trace the outlines onto the material. I was looking for more pieces of the same material in case I really messed up, but didn't see any like it. (The one I got--not sure if they are different--is white with tiny, multicolored polka dots. Very cheery! And now I don't like either of the pictures, of course, cuz I want to go with my original idea. And I have to get to work on this tonight so I can gauge how long it is going to take me. Whew! Anyway, the 2 patterns I picked out were really based on fitting the size of that 6" square waiting for me at home. (I hadn't yet thought of reducing the pic on my printer copier.) I am not sure what I am doing yet, but I am going to look over my saved art and go online for nicer "what are little boys made of" images and see if there is something there I prefer. Thanks, Kitt! I remember being so pleased that the poem said nice things about little girls and put those ugly old boys in their place. (I behaved as though I was a boy hater when I was a little one! Just wasn't too used to the scoundrels yet!) Pamy, I love your idea. The gal in question is a brilliant (natural!) redhead. Hey, as are you! So that would be cute. Course if he grows up with red hair, he's liable to hate it. Okay, buckling down, now!! Thanks, everyone!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 8:37 pm
Here are the 2 sample thingees I bought, along with cotton floss for both (which is something else I guess I need to consider--the colors I may be missing!) The cow jumping over the moon has the diagram and that is what I would trace onto the material I was given. I saw in a lot of books that they suggest you color (with crayon)--lightly, in each differently colored section after your trace it onto your material. I might do that--if I can find some crayons around here.
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--which in color, looks like this:
Course, as Pamy's note pointed out, these have little personal meaning. Her kind of comment would. BUT, I'm afraid I don't know the young woman that well. (I know her mom quite well, though.) Hmmmm . . .
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2008 - 10:22 pm
You are something else, HP. Be sure to take a picture of what you end up creating. This could be a whole new biz for you.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:14 pm
Waiting for Hercky to get home from the shower.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 2:45 pm
Me too.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 2:19 am
I'm back. I'll share what I have done tomorrow. (Surprised that I didn't finish the thing? Geesh, I gave it my best, but at too late an hour . . . turns out hardly anyone did theirs in needlepoint. Almost everyone who finished "cheated" by using iron-ons! They didn't even display them as they said they would. I shared what I had done and let J. and her momma know I would be sending it to her completed! Now I have homework!! Tomorrow for the pic of what I got done, I promise. But here is what I used as my base (I love it!):

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