NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, February 8, 2009

Sorry that the blog update is late on Sunday but I have been out-of-town. This was my "Christmas present" weekend. My daughter, Rhonda has for the past three years gifted me with a play at the Hippodrome in Baltimore and then dinner. This year my treat was Grease with a special appearance by Taylor Hicks--he had the role of Teen Angel. What a thrill to see him in person---he is better than he appeared on American Idol. A great performance of Grease--the music was great--the cast was great---our seats were great---just a great afternoon. After the play Taylor Hicks sang a song from his new album due out soon. We had dinner at a lovely little french restaurant.

Robyn's new fabric is selling like crazy. The kits for the magazine project are also going like crazy---the girls have been cutting as fast as we can. One update on the finishing kit. We discovered that the yardarge requirement in the magazine was incorrect for the fabric selected---a directional print. Therefore, we have increased the amount of fabric which increased the price to $55.00. We are also doing fat quarter bundles and are taking reservations for those as well. Sorry---I am at a loss to remember what the number of pieces in the bundle and the price. Call the shop or email me this week and I will be able to answer that.

We have gotten more Project Kid Comfort kits. If you would like to help with this worthwhile project to make quilts for kids who has a parent deployed this is a wonderful opportunity. Come in and pick up a kit.

Thanks again to each of you who are so generous with your help with our Make a Difference Club. We took a huge basket of food to Loaves and Fishes last week and will take another this week with your generous donations. The cell phones are mounting up and will be delivered to the Women's Center this week as well. Just don't forget that this need does not go away---we are all making such a wonderful difference in our community and together we will continue to do so.

Looking forward to seeing you soon----Barbara