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I'm an artist/illustrator, fiction writer, folk harper, amateur guitarist and fanatical knitter. My nine pound Chihuahua/Poodle, Rosa, tells me what to do and when, like when to sit on the couch and knit so she can snooze in my lap.

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At 10:13pm on September 23, 2009, cherylbwaters said…: Glad to be of help!

At 12:23am on September 23, 2009, cherylbwaters said…: Deb, I found this for the Marks & Kattens. Thought you might be interested.

At 2:47pm on September 17, 2009, cherylbwaters said…: Deb, thanks so much for checking that out because it really suits my great niece's personality. I'll see if I can find it.

At 9:12am on September 2, 2009, wendy said…: We must be on the same wave length! I too have been working on my own sock monkey pattern. My SIL asked me the other day if I was going to try to make monkeys to sell, when I told her I was making one for her newest grandbaby due it Feb. Not sure if I want to do them to sell, but I haven't ruled it out either. I have lots of ideas for clothing too. That is funny that you have been thinking of doing a book as well. My monkey junkie and I have talked for years about writing children's books, and this was one we talked about quite a bit this summer. She is the artist in the family and I am the story teller. I can see what you mean about your book needing to be more "adult" oriented since Mimi's entrance. She is hilarious!

I still have to look at the sock monkey group. It sounds interesting, and maybe it would be a huge time saver for you as well. I just need a great big blob of time to myself so I can properly look at everything I want to. Seems as if I skip all over the place looking here and there, but not enough in depth. Let me know what you think.

I am so looking forward to seeing pics of the World's Cutest Grandbaby and Supermonkey. Your daughter has no idea what is in store for her as far as the monkey collection goes. I knew my DD had tons of monkeys, but absolutely no idea just how many until Mr. Foster arrived in her world. She has much more monkey 'stuff' than just stuffed monkeys! And to think it all started with her 4 year old cousin, when he gave her the cutest little stuffed monkey with a rattle inside! Take care - Wendy

At 8:39am on September 2, 2009, wendy said…: You're welcome! Have you looked at Kim's blog? I did a few months ago, and it is very funny. Just the type of thing I was thinking of doing. I have actually been contemplating writing a small book of Mr. K Foster's many adventures. I don't really know how to get started, but I have about a million ideas swarming around in my head. There is hardly any room in there for the important things I should be doing (for one thing - my sister's and I are trying to get my mom's house ready to be sold. After 40 wonderful years of living in it, there is a lot to be done.) I'll bet you are excited about the baby! I don't blame you!! My oldest is turning 21 this month, how did she get so old so fast. Seems like it was just the other day that we brought her home. I hope your grandson arrives while you are there, and that you can get some pictures of him with his new supermonkey! Be sure to post pics if you do. Such an exciting time for you. I wish you much joy and happiness! :o) Wendy

At 10:59pm on September 1, 2009, wendy said…: Hi Deb,
I am forwarding a comment that Kim Payne left for me the other day about the sock monkey for soldiers charity idea you had. I just copy and pasted it here for you to see. I am thinking of setting up a blog for myself, but it will not be anytime soon. Too many pressing obligations to tend to first, but thought you would like to have this info. Hope it helps!! - Wendy

At 5:37pm on August 30, 2009, Kim Payne said… It sounds like a wonderful cause. You might want to look at this site http://www.sockmonkeyministry.com/index.html and see if you would like to join with them since it looks like they've already got the details worked out on getting monkeys to soldiers. As far as the blog. All I did was go to blogger.com, sign up, watch a tutorial, and go for it! I'm still learning as I go. My blog says it started in 2007 but that's the first thing I learned - you can fake the dates. My friends and I started making sock monkeys in 2007 so I started at the beginning and filled in the pictures and dates until I was current. You pretty much pick out a template, fill out the information and you're ready to upload your photos and captions. I'm really a beginner but if I can answer any questions I'd be happy to. I work full time and don't want too large a commitment but if it just involved receiving emailed photos to add to a blog I might be willing to help out on that end. My co-workers and I are sock monkey nuts. They're all over the office. Let me know what's happening.
Kim

At 1:44pm on August 31, 2009, Kate Godfrey said…: Yup. Monkeys are definitely fun! Here's to us both catching a lucky break on the writing side.

At 12:47pm on August 31, 2009, Kate Godfrey said…: Novel is done. Now on the hunt for agent. Part two of the writer's journey.

At 11:39am on August 31, 2009, Kate Godfrey said…: I sent mine photos in as well. No confirmation, but maybe they are waiting to look at the in-box until the contest closest. That's my best guess.