Ricky Buchanan ([info]rickybuchanan) wrote,
@ 2008-09-28 01:09:00
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Stitch & Bitch
G'day,

I'm going to be holding a "stitch & bitch" afternoon here on Sunday the 5th of October starting at around midday and probably 2-3 hours, depending on everybody's levels of health and ability (including mine!).

What's a "stitch & bitch"?
Just low key social stuff and bring along any knitting/stitching/art/craft stuff you'd like to do while we chat. I don't do anything that involves high stress, even high social stress, so it'll be very laid back.

Who's invited?
YOU.
Seriously, anybody who wants to come, even if I don't know you really at all! New friends are always welcome. If you can make it to near St Kilda on the right day you're welcome. Contact me via LJ message or any of the ways listed on my profile if you want to come - I can provide phone number and address and public transport type directions.

Caveat Salutator
(this is my probably bad fake latin for "Let the Visitor Beware")
As you probably know if you're reading this, I'm perpetually sick. So this might end up having to be called off at the last minute. My usual deal is to tell visitors to phone me just before they start getting ready to leave to check I'm still OK for visitors. I know it's crap that visitors have to deal with this level of uncertainty, but that's just my life. I won't even know the night before if I'll be healthy enough to cope with visitors.

Access Stuff
This is a ministry of housing flat set up for wheelchair users, so it's fully accessible to wheelchairs and mobility devices (all entrances plus kitchen and bathroom). We're smoke free and relatively scent free but there is a Burmese cat here who persists in cuddling all visitors. Any other access-related stuff, just ask.

Whose fault is all this anyway?
[info]synecdochic is having one and I have been meaning to for ages and got all envious I couldn't go to hers. Plus, well, it seems like a cool idea to have one on the same day an LJ friend in the USA is having one. Distributed eventing?

Any other questions, just leave a comment or contact me any way you can.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
Ricky


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[info]braunie
2008-09-27 10:27 pm UTC (link)
I like the way you constructed this. I'm always in a quandary about how to explain the uncertainty of my illness to others and still be included.

I'd come, but I'm rubbish at crafts and then there's the transportation issue...

Good luck and have fun!

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:44 am UTC (link)
It is a bit far to swim... why don't you host your own though?

I always tell visitors that sorta stuff. It's just my reality and if they can't deal with it then we both need to know that up front.

You'll be missed!
r

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[info]rachelholkner
2008-09-27 10:46 pm UTC (link)
Oh pooh, I'm going to be in Canberra this weekend.
I hope it's a great success and you do it again!

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:45 am UTC (link)
Hoping to hold one on the first Sunday of every month, health permitting, so you're not out of danger yet!!

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[info]rdfreak
2008-09-27 11:13 pm UTC (link)
hey Ricky, I know it's been ages, but I'd love to come!
I've been to your place once, but would need directions again. I will call you closer to the date if I'm allowed to come!)
I don't knit or anything. I finger knit though! lol .. seriously will be just good to see you. it's been way too long, don't you think? :)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:45 am UTC (link)
You're very welcome. The craft part is pretty optional - you're welcome to come without anything, probably somebody will end up teaching you to knit! LOL

Directions will be forthcoming :)

r

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[info]rdfreak
2008-09-28 08:57 am UTC (link)
yeh I'd love to learn how to knit. I've had my nan try to teach me, but, I could never grasp it. maybe now I'm older, things might be different! :)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:24 am UTC (link)
I have lost your email address. Please email me so I can send instructions for getting here!!

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[info]rdfreak
2008-09-30 11:55 pm UTC (link)
just use my rdfreak at livejournal one for now, and I'll resend you my email address.
I was going to call you anyway! :)

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[info]mordwen
2008-09-28 01:17 am UTC (link)
Doug is up for that... he's sewing and I just taught him to knit. I'm not so handy... but I'll see what I can come up with.

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:46 am UTC (link)
The crafting is fairly optional, so feel free to turn up and just laze with us :) Actually I'm not even sure if *I* will have any craft stuff at this point!!

Will be great to see Doug :)

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[info]obscenely
2008-09-28 03:12 am UTC (link)
Ugh I wish I could make it hun. Getting closer though..

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:47 am UTC (link)
I'm hoping to have one every month, so keep your fingers crossed! Also, why not host your own for an hour or two?

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[info]obscenely
2008-09-28 09:26 am UTC (link)
Unfamiliar voices tire me out... let alone a few unfamiliar voices. I am slowly meeting new people though :)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:33 am UTC (link)
Perhaps one day we can have a special tinsy tiny get together when you're more better. I'd like that.

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[info]obscenely
2008-09-30 10:28 am UTC (link)
Yeah definitely.

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[info]dahliablue
2008-09-28 05:11 am UTC (link)
I want to come! Stupid geographical issues..

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-28 08:49 am UTC (link)
I started this one because I wanted to go to Synecdochic's but she's in Baltimore! Do you know local people and could host your own? I think we should get heaps and heaps of people to host their own crafty low-key social afternoons the first Sunday of every month and we could feel together in spirit :)

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[info]dahliablue
2008-09-29 08:36 am UTC (link)
I don't really know anyone local who would be interested. But I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for someone else hosting one locally. It seems fun.

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:38 am UTC (link)
If I spot anybody in Texas, I'll let you know. Do you have a local library or other place where you could stick a notice? Anyway, do something arty on Sunday in our honour if you like :)

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[info]crypticgirl
2008-09-28 10:00 am UTC (link)
Ooh, sounds good! I have been meaning to do some more drawing.

*goes off to hunt for pastels and suchforth*

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:33 am UTC (link)
I always love to see you, you know that! Also then I get to tell idiots that my blind friend came over to do some drawing, which will fuck with their heads. Bonus!!

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[info]crypticgirl
2008-09-30 11:26 am UTC (link)
Likewise, Miss Ricky. :)

Fucking with people's heads can be fun. Especially because the people most susceptible are the ones who think that disability automatically makes us nice people who would *never* fuck with anyone... *evilgrin*

See you Sunday, health permitting.

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-10-05 07:22 am UTC (link)
I gather health didn't permit? Hope to see you next month.

Hugs & Love,
r

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[info]crypticgirl
2008-10-05 12:15 pm UTC (link)
Ahem. Yes, mental health stuff - needed time out. Will definitely try and make the next one.

How about a visit next Sunday?

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-10-05 12:36 pm UTC (link)
Next Sunday is cool - 1:30pmish suit you OK? A bit later would be fine too.

Have made mental note to email you also about other stuff. Poke me if I forget!

Hugs & Stuff,
r

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[info]owlcatowl
2008-09-28 10:43 am UTC (link)
i would love to come!

plz know that i plan to attend mkay? mkay. i've been a part of the supremely ace craftea chats:

http://polkadotrabbit.com/images/crafttea-a6_lores.jpg

and i miss them now.

axxx

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[info]splodgenoodles
2008-09-29 12:50 am UTC (link)
Spiffing idea! I shall be there with bells on.

Very quiet bells.

(Actually I'm going out on Friday, so *hopefully* I'll be able to come...)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:34 am UTC (link)
No worries either way, but I'd love to see you as always :)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:36 am UTC (link)
You're very welcome - do you need directions? Just email me (email is on my userinfo page) if you need to. I'd love to see you.

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-10-05 12:37 pm UTC (link)
Missed you today - are you OK?

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(Anonymous)
2008-09-29 07:42 am UTC (link)
Well, y'know, I'd probably come along, if I weren't round the other side of the planet. However, I do have a cross-stitch that I haven't looked at in *for ever* (I think the Xmas/New Year break from work). On Sunday, I shall do some, even if it is only one stitch, to be an honorary attendee :-)
Maizie.

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-09-30 09:36 am UTC (link)
Yay for honorary! Although I suspect you'd have to do your stitch at 5am to make it synchronous. You should host your own some time - I'm sure your town is full of crafty types :) I'm trying to spread the meme, can you tell? ;)

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[info]goatsfoot
2008-09-30 12:13 pm UTC (link)
yay stitch'n'bitch! yay for community events!

bit far for me to come too, but it reminds me i'd really like one where i am :) hope it happens and is jolly fun :)

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[info]rickybuchanan
2008-10-05 12:39 pm UTC (link)
You should start your own too!

r

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(Anonymous)
2008-10-06 07:24 am UTC (link)
I hope you were able to have your event, and I hope it went well. In promised virtual fashion...I made a pompom for the cat to play with, cut out 16 cardboard circles so I can make her 8 more just sitting there of an evening after work, and sewed half of what will be a stuffed ball for her that I should finish tonight. Her favourite things are fluffy balls (which eventually she pulls apart, hence me making lots more) and pingpong balls (which occasionally get stepped on, but more often just disappear [probably under things, but not anywhere we can seem to find them...])
Didn't actually do any cross-stitch, but did get it all ready to restart - after I've finished furnishing my cat with toys. I know where the priorties must be!
Maizie

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