Found it!

One of my all time favorite versions of this song... Take a listen! Too sweet!

http://www.4ohanaproducts.com/Hawaiian-Israel_Kamakawiwo_ole_-_Somewhere_Over_The_Rainbow-What_A_Wonderful_World_1_.mp3

On a Brighter Note....Ways To Help

Heard of the neatest website on ABC News tonight. :) Right up my alley and I hope yours too.. Wishuponahero.com is a site where folks can post needs and grant wishes. Sounds great to me. When I just tried the site, it said not available. I did verify the link and that is what it is. So keep trying. I will try again later. I am determined!

Also; don't forget Childrenincorporated.org I sponsor two little girls in Appalachia there, more specifically in Kentucky. If you don't want the responsibility of a monthly obligation, then you can choose to donate to this or that need to benefit children on the site. :)

There are so many ways to help people. I love to give...love to help people. I know that I could be paying off bills but some things are just more important to me. :)

Mel

Mel's Round Dish/Face/Wash Cloths (Doilies too!)

I use 100% cotton yarn, Lily Sugar N' Cream or Bernat Handicrafter with size 7 or 8 (US) Needles

Knitted Round Dishcloth

Finished Size: Depends on your individual gauge. Mine range about 10 inches across.

Materials: 4-ply cotton yarn knitting needles of appropriate size to match the yarn

Cast on 15 sts.

Row 1: knit

Row 2: k3, YO, k until one st remains on left needle. DO NOT KNIT LAST ST, turn.

Row 3 (and all odd rows): knit

Row 4: k3, YO, k until 2 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 6: k3, YO, k until 3 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 8: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 4 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 10: k3, YO, k until 5 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row12: k3, YO, k until 6 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 14: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 7 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 16: k3, YO, k until 8 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 18: k3, YO, k until 9 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

Row 20: Bind off 3 sts, knit across (15sts total).

Repeat rows 1-20 seven more times. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing the seam. Sew cast on edge to bind off edge, and sew around center and pull to close hole.

orks best for me. I recommend size 7 or 8 (US) needles til you get a feel for the size and look you want most! :)

"Nothing brings greater happiness in life than to serve a cause greater than one's self" (used by John McCain in his acceptance speech)

"Everyone has the power of greatness, because greatness is determined by service". Dr. Martin Luther King

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Mel's Doughboys

Many many years ago I fell in love with "Doughboys" also known as Fried Dough and probably several other names. I did not like to pay the price but did on rare occasions in the Summer at Fairs and Festivals. In the meantime for year round delight for the boys...devised my own simple recipe. Today I was thinking her Royal Highness Princess Iris of All would enjoy some later on this snowy day... So went digging for the longtime not used recipe. Here it is...to share with the world...Enjoy!

Mel
Mel's Doughboys

1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup warm milk (warm to touch - bit warmer than baby bottle)
2.5 T. Honey
2.5 T. melted butter (or marg.not too hot)
1 full T. Yeast
About 6 cups ubleached flour (I like King Arthur's)

If you are in a hurry and have no ambition and your hands and arms get sore
in your old age, use a Kitchen Aid mixer! :) It saves time and energy!

OK... Mix in the water, milk, butter, and honey...well. Add half the flour.
Mix well until it is coming of spoon or mixer attachment in sheets. Add the
rest of the flour one cup at a time continuing to mix. If using Kitchenaid
or other 300 watt or better mixer (with at least a 4 qt bowl) continue
mixing (machine knead) for at least 5 minutes until the dough is cleaning
sides of bowl. If mixing by hand, mix until dough is "right" and cleaning
sides of bowl. :) Then knead by hand for ten to twelve minutes... Clean
bowl and lightly oil/grease sides and bottom. Return dough to bowl. Cover
with damp clean cloth. Let rise til double in bulk in warm draftfree place
(I use my often with pilot light only where applicable). My new oven I turn
on a few minutes...turn it off. Check temp and put dough in to rise with
door shut... THis should take about one hour to rise. WHen finished,
portion into dough balls, work with hands, flatten out and place in hot
frying oil. Turn once during frying. :) Wait til color is right. Serve as
desired with pizza sauce, cheese, confectioner's sugar..etc.
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Mel's' Dishcloths...

Had a request to share that pattern, I will later. A good longtime internet friend in Holland wants it...The Netherlands... So will post that later.... Meanwhile, view the next post!

Mel

Paperback Swap Online

Found an interesting site today while looking for a book.... :) Check it out! I am signed up now and am giving it a try. From what I read it has been referenced on several major network TV shows. www.paperbackswap.com

Enjoy!
Mel

Something to Share!

This is something I found in a vintage pattern booklet the other day. It says it is mixer cover and toaster cover. Personally; I am thinking the mixer cover will work for a sewing machine cover. The directions are very simple. I want to try and upload it to the blog... I think you can copy it and blow it up big enough to use. If not, will figure something else out!

Mel