Parrothead party and charity auction

Today is the day that my hard work in painting will hopefully bring in lots of money for a good cause. Two chairs one with a footrest, a set of bean bag toss games and a small item that is my post for today. I will let you know how much our charitable event raised as soon as the totals are in. I know I am a dork, but watching the auctioneer and the excited participant as they bid on something that you created is fun for me. Knowing that in some small way because of my abilities another person or group is benefiting. Nothing feels better than giving to others!

My small personal contribution is this little gift box. I embroidered two towel with tropical drinks and added in the note cards that I made from the March 4th post. In addition a fun deck of flip-flop playing cards and some colorful beads. This is for the silent auction, but every bit helps. I always jump at the chance to help others and will try to do another item for next weekend. A friend is having a charity event for an ill family member and I really want to contribute to it. There will be a post of this item once it is done. Have a great Saturday, I am headed out shortly. FINS UP PARROTHEADS!

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