Commuting again

I can't believe how busy I've been.  It's like I added a full time job to my normal day.  Well, maybe I have, but only for a week.
I mentioned before that the local museum is my volunteering gig, and last week a new exhibit opened which requires someone in that particular room at all times.  I normally would sign up, but when I saw the many openings they had, I doubled my effort, and packed up knitting-to-go.  I managed to clock 28 hours in 8 days.
(If you are local, you would be welcome to volunteer.  Otherwise, staff have to stop their jobs and go sit.)  It's a wonderful exhibit, and we are very lucky that someone knew someone to make it happen.
To see more about this exhibit, click HERE.
Progress made:
Mademoiselle Pullover
One sleeve, and bodice is finished:

 Starting the collar which is sewn on.  Beads!!

Pattern is in Norwegian: Du Store Alpakka
Colors look dull and grayish.  They are much nicer... should be in sunlight.

Dutch Week!

Last week, Florida guests of Dutch descent.
Last weekend, Dutch Oven Cooking.

Volunteering at the museum


Vegetable au'gratin, biscuits, pizza, and gingerbread on applesauce.  Four dishes prepared.
I assisted the cook.  She's in charge of activities at the Riverside Nature Center and has demonstrated her Dutch Oven Cooking on the Washington, DC Mall.  She has the apron to prove it!  LOL

Cambodia

Somehow, Cambodia keeps popping up.  I'm sure I could say that of many places around the world, but remember last summer?  The Miss Landmine Cambodia display? I wrote about it with a variety of reactions/non-reactions from readers. Though there was only one comment, I heard verbally about it too.


Now Cambodia is back in my news:  My daughter is there.  She and hubby are traveling (extensively) and part of the plan is to volunteer somewhere for even a short length of time.  Here's the beginning of her volunteering choice:  An orphanage in Cambodia.  (By clicking on "HOME" at the top of her blog, you can scroll down to see other posts, such as the grand entry into Cambodia and cruising.) She did a great job of finding things to donate.  The cruise ship donated materials and she picked up 2 laptops in Sydney through Craig's List purchased personally.  She figured that even if they were "hot off the street" they are still going to a good cause. 


In September, H volunteered in Haiti.  His comments are included in Jujubebaby and can be found by going to the archive and finding September 11, 16, and 19.
Have a good read!