tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post998718448584452406..comments2023-10-30T08:46:30.815-07:00Comments on Jimbo's Front Porch: CONTEST!! I'M GIVING THIS HOOK AWAY FOR INT. CROCHET DAY... SEE RULES BELOWJimbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390183187195382322noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-66788105071871787992007-09-11T15:41:00.000-07:002007-09-11T15:41:00.000-07:00Hey, Jimbo!! I hope you have a wonderful day tomor...Hey, Jimbo!! I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow! I will post in my blog, trinketsbytracey.blogspot.com what I'll be doing in lieu of International Crochet Day, and I'll link to your blog so others can see what it's all about! <BR/><BR/>Btw, that hook is absolutely gorgeous! I hope I can one day get my hands on one of your creations!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500451067904161446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-74039680798632271032007-09-11T11:00:00.000-07:002007-09-11T11:00:00.000-07:00Ok, here's my post for International Day of Croche...Ok, here's my post for <A HREF="http://catscradlecreations.com/blog/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=551" REL="nofollow">International Day of Crochet</A>.<BR/><BR/>Have a good day!Melissa H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04907043128319260191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-15020542336634049502007-09-11T06:33:00.000-07:002007-09-11T06:33:00.000-07:00Dear Jimbo,I don't want to be an obnoxious comment...Dear Jimbo,<BR/><BR/>I don't want to be an obnoxious commenter...just wanted to pop back over and let you know that I linked your blog in my most recent blog post in an effort to firm up my nomination of my friend, Anita. <BR/><BR/>Best wishes and Happy Int. Crochet Day tomorrow!<BR/><BR/>MindyBlessedWithDaughtershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229463196254569431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-66103709120932825212007-09-11T06:14:00.000-07:002007-09-11T06:14:00.000-07:00If one is permitted to cast votes for deserving fo...If one is permitted to cast votes for deserving folks, my vote is also for Miss Anita (http://meekthejerksandme.blogspot.com/). She is a dear, dear woman with a heart as big as all outdoors! I am blessed to call her friend...everyone should get to know her and be warmed by her encouragement and heart. <BR/><BR/>ALSO, she makes the most awesome crocheted dish scrubbies and dishcloths that she sends around the country to her friends and family. She is truly a giver of her handiwork...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your consideration!<BR/>MindyBlessedWithDaughtershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229463196254569431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-2682818108501009302007-09-10T17:42:00.000-07:002007-09-10T17:42:00.000-07:00I posted a picture of Jimbo II on my blog, our off...I posted a picture of Jimbo II on my blog, our official mascot thanks to Emily. I have gathered together all my supplies and I am ready to go to the church for crochet lessons and making presents for the Salvation Army for Christmas. I am even taking my treasured Jimbo hooks, including the one I received recently. What a wonderful surprise that was. I will envy the lucky person but I will also know that they have ben blessed with your gift.angelfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799208915255532497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-6138537440569512592007-09-10T12:19:00.000-07:002007-09-10T12:19:00.000-07:00Jimbo,What a beautiful hook. Only beautiful things...Jimbo,<BR/>What a beautiful hook. Only beautiful things could be made from that hook. I would love to be selected. But I have a friend who would treasure this beautiful hook. I see that she has already posted a comment to your web site. She is waiting to adopt a child who needs a ton of love. To pass the time she is making small animals for the child to play with. I know that this hook would be treasured for a life time. Her name is Anita. She has pictured many of her new little creations on her blog check it out. Good luck raising the money. Her link is http://meekthejerksandme.blogspot.com/ <BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805176756564873707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-8207142460752413012007-09-09T18:37:00.000-07:002007-09-09T18:37:00.000-07:00Hello! On Int'l Crochet Day, I'll tell all (or m...Hello! <BR/> On Int'l Crochet Day, I'll tell all (or most) of my friends about it and show them some things, in hope that they'll catch the crocheting bug. Let's see, I'll also post about the wonderful day on my blog and show off a few FO on Crochetville. Maybe.... I can even get a skein of yarn.... *heehee*<BR/> <BR/>I won't have the post on my blog up tonight, but soon, I promise..<BR/><BR/>P.S. That's a gorgeous hook!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772721995488091067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-70107490533461136502007-09-08T16:53:00.000-07:002007-09-08T16:53:00.000-07:00Omg another perfect treasure from jimbo. As alway...Omg another perfect treasure from jimbo. As always you craft the most beautiful hooks that feel so dreamy in the hand.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Deborahwildthing1058https://www.blogger.com/profile/16030534120612597466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-81257618421433911622007-09-07T22:18:00.000-07:002007-09-07T22:18:00.000-07:00My husband and I have just started the process to ...My husband and I have just started the process to adopt a child or sibling group that is currently living in foster care awaiting their forever family. I am working on crocheting animals for for him/her/them. We haven't decided if we will decorate the room with them, or fill the toy box my husband is making, or give a crocheted stuffed animal to our child/ren during our visits prior to him/her/them coming home forever.<BR/><BR/>International Crochet Day is a wonderful idea and I'll celebrate it by adding to my child/ren's growing animal kingdom!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592595769485958017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-126695554976875672007-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:002007-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:00forgot the link in the last comment. It is www.wh...forgot the link in the last comment. It is www.whitneysspot.blogspot.comWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481058138974801269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-54446733981349648412007-09-07T08:17:00.000-07:002007-09-07T08:17:00.000-07:00On September 12th I will search for some new great...On September 12th I will search for some new great crochet patterns, then shop for some new yarns, and hopefully when the kids go to bed begin something special just for me. Most of my projects have ended up being gifts for others. Beginning Internation Crochet Day I will start something for me!! That is how I will spend my day. <BR/><BR/>Oh, check out my blog: I have a link to you and the contest!!<BR/><BR/>Happy day,<BR/>WhitneyWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481058138974801269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-61300766678679650732007-09-05T17:00:00.000-07:002007-09-05T17:00:00.000-07:00Well, let's see - I posted on my blog about it, I'...Well, let's see - I posted on my blog about it, I've been bugging my friends and family about it - especially those that keep telling me they want to learn! - and I'm going to make a nekkid sheep! And then, I'm going to work all day in a clients office and afterwards I'm going to crochet until I can't crochet anymore at the hotel!Jenny Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938419046702065969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-8871282652155725802007-09-03T22:49:00.000-07:002007-09-03T22:49:00.000-07:00Beautiful craftsmanship once again, Jimbo. Whoeve...Beautiful craftsmanship once again, Jimbo. Whoever wins this gorgeous gem is lucky indeed.<BR/><BR/>What will I be doing on International Crochet Day? Well....hmmmmm....crocheting, of course! That, and chasing my darling 3 year old around between stitches. <BR/>And I will pass the word around to all of my crochting pals!Theresa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129656273636063350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-81209148334429093512007-09-03T10:41:00.000-07:002007-09-03T10:41:00.000-07:00How beautiful. The shape reminds me of how my gran...How beautiful. The shape reminds me of how my grandmother's hands looked when she was lovingly touching all her yarns and fabrics when I was a child. I would like to enter please!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-78762548820956109292007-09-03T09:16:00.000-07:002007-09-03T09:16:00.000-07:00Here's my contribution. I've made an announcement...Here's my contribution. I've made an announcement on my blog. Plus I posted a free pattern for a naked sheep -the suggested mascot for Crochet Day!<BR/><BR/>http://crochetobsession.blogspot.com/2007/09/international-crochet-day-its-coming.htmlEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368411203080373028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-55971493418495571762007-09-02T03:53:00.000-07:002007-09-02T03:53:00.000-07:00In my Own little way I'm going to BUG my friends w...In my Own little way I'm going to BUG my friends who have said they will "get back into" crochet - and work on my friend to finish the baby blanket I helped her start LAST YEAR!! She needs a "tiny" push :>)<BR/><BR/>I think I'll get them making squares for Project Linus blankies - that's not too huge a project to get them "hooked" on<BR/>MY BLOG: www.judysyarncreations.blogspot.comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562519652509540237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-47362670258120959832007-08-30T20:44:00.000-07:002007-08-30T20:44:00.000-07:00I'm late, Happy Belated Birthday Jimbo! OK, corny...I'm late, Happy Belated Birthday Jimbo! <BR/>OK, corny idea, but throw a dart at a map of the world, then blog the location the dart landed, then the first person to email from that location wins.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457258700235925730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-82139862051272824672007-08-28T12:51:00.000-07:002007-08-28T12:51:00.000-07:00how about a hook haiku contest?how about a hook haiku contest?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325314091222145147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-83473185793883862322007-08-27T14:48:00.000-07:002007-08-27T14:48:00.000-07:00Dear Jimbo,I came upon your site while looking for...Dear Jimbo,<BR/>I came upon your site while looking for handmade crochet hooks. I came across this site and saw this lovely one, I think this lovely hook,Looks like a rocketing <I>"HUMMING BUBINGA BIRD"</I><BR/>I think you should have your contest participants use their imagination as to what the hook looks like to them, and vote what what made you smile, for you made it and creating brings joy.<BR/>Plus you could use THAT NAME For future creations, Say you wanted to make a NEW LINE of hooks, You could create a<I> "HUMMING BUBINGA BIRD"</I> in all sorts of poses, LIke one wing up, carve a tail onto it, or some eyes. or just carve the name on each one you make. Hope you like the idea, see my spinning fibery adventures on my blog!<BR/>blessings, graceBLESSINGS, GRACE & ROBERThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465815257725178917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-50257446230789791942007-08-26T08:45:00.000-07:002007-08-26T08:45:00.000-07:00Jimbo, hope you had a fantastic birthday!Jimbo, hope you had a fantastic birthday!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396371121115945336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-80998595642804590422007-08-26T07:21:00.000-07:002007-08-26T07:21:00.000-07:00What about a simple drawing for those that offered...What about a simple drawing for those that offered up ideas for a contest? Or at least attempted to come up with an idea for a contet?<BR/><BR/>Happy belated birthday by the way! Hope you had a wonderful birthday weekend!Jenny Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938419046702065969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-52502285748377160402007-08-25T20:21:00.000-07:002007-08-25T20:21:00.000-07:00Jimbo, I can't think of an idea to win hook, but I...Jimbo, <BR/>I can't think of an idea to win hook, but I wanted to comment that not all of us have blogs to link you to, so that may not be a good idea (no one wants to read what I write anyway. ;) )<BR/><BR/>Sharon - DoDSharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784715617646778904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-67200722260902209142007-08-25T13:26:00.000-07:002007-08-25T13:26:00.000-07:00Hello Mr. Jimbo, I am new here! Your hook is beau...Hello Mr. Jimbo, <BR/><BR/>I am new here! Your hook is beautiful. I would like to know: Do you make wooden cases, too? My grandmother had one that I love, but I can't find one like it anywhere (and with the advent of the internet, that's a pretty big deal!)<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>~ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193269649292194494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-35365714672334342007-08-25T10:37:00.000-07:002007-08-25T10:37:00.000-07:00Jimbo, No great ideas on how to win the hook....bu...Jimbo, No great ideas on how to win the hook....but I do know whoever wins it will cherish it immensely! I absolutely love my little egg hook that I bought!<BR/><BR/>Bonne Anniversaire Monsieur Jimbo! Felicaitations dans le date de ton naissance! J'espère que tu as passé une bonne journée et une grande fête pour ton anniversaire!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747425014570867635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21109905.post-12631685253737836562007-08-25T09:54:00.000-07:002007-08-25T09:54:00.000-07:00How about a "Name this Hook" contest?How about a "Name this Hook" contest?AuntyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427208974666134604noreply@blogger.com