Charity Clothing Swap in Tokes

Attention women of Tokyo!

Here's a great charity event that I am keen to participate in - anyone else???

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Your Clothes Friend - Tired of wearing the same clothes but struggle to find something new in your size and style?  Have garments hiding in the back of your closet, too embarrased to throw them out unworn?  Want to give your used clothing to a charity but are unsure of where to go?  Bring them to "Your Clothes Friend" clothing swap.  December 5th from 3:30 - 6:30 at the Pink Cow. Entrance fee is 1500 yen which includes one drink.  Enjoy a glass of wine while searching through the treasures, adding your own to the pile.  Whatever you like and fits, you are free to take home.  All clothing left at the end of the day will go to charity, as well as the proceeds from the door.

If you have any questions or can not attend but want to contribute your clothing, please contact Laura at [email protected] or 080 - 3025 - 1035

The map for the Pink Cow can be found at http://www.thepinkcow.com/art.html

Looking forward to meeting some new people, exchanging some threads and having a good time!
Regards,
Laura

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I don't know the person organizing this, but I think it is a fantastic idea. I am in the midsts of organizing my wardrobe, and it just won't all fit. It's time to get rid of stuff and this sounds like a great way to do it. Hopefully I won't find too many clothes that I want and end up leaving with more than I came with.

Knitting update: Well, actually there isn't much of a knitting update here. I have been knitting but no big projects at the moment. I am nearly finished my Koigu socks and they are looking cute - can't wait to wear them. I have also finished a couple of London beanies (one for me and one for daz), and I couldn't resist and bought the yarn (from Elann) and pattern for Bonne Marie's ribby cardie. My colour combination is grey sleeves and a pink body.

ps: Tomorrow I am going to write about stuffing/turkey/roast dinners/gravy, and how much I absolutely LOVE it all. Just thinking about it all is making me drool (not a pretty sight when you are at work). Get your recipes ready. Bring on thanksgiving I say. I may not be American, but luckily I'm marrying one, so now we have one more reason to eat turkey every year!!!!

Comments

[frangipani]

ohmygod, it's brilliant. i'll be there, have soooo much stuff it's tragic!

the boys are leaving today - we had a huge night at karoake last night, ouch. the pain. i knew we were in trouble when my 10 am private (only one for today, luckily) called at 1.30 am and cancelled her class and i promptly ordered another round of beers and another hour of booth time. they/we had so much fun on friday night, thanks for a great night!

[Lucy]

oh hello :)
I am sorry to be boring and ask you for travel advice again... but I am leaving very soon for an overseas trip which wil incorporate 3 WEEKS in Japan! I can hardly contain my excitement! I have always always wanted to go there... BUT there is so much to organise! I was hoping for possibly a recommendation for somewhere to stay in Kyoto. We had no trouble finding a cheapish hotel/hostel type place in Tokyo in the internet but alas Kyoto seems a little harder... there are lots of Ryokan type places but they seem kinda pricey... ANY advice you have (or other lucky Japan residents!) would be very very welcome! Thanks Pinku, Lucy x

[Sara]

Hi Pinku,

Have been a lurker from NYC for a long time, here and there. Actually, I am visiting Tokyo for the first time in 14 years on a business trip - and was wondering if you could give me guidance to yarn happy shops. My uncle/aunt lives in Fuchu (?) - but I've no sense of geography and such.

Thanks, Sara/Saori

[frecklegirl]

I know what you mean... I have already started salivating for my mom's thanksgiving dinner!

woohoo! Start the countdown! :)

[Lucy]

oh Kat thanks so much for your help. Your friend's Kyoto tips site is so very helpful :) I think I have found somewhere perfect. You're the best! Arigato!!(?) xxx