Mr Snail-of-happiness learned to knit so that he could contribute a square to My Masterpiece. Like everyone else, I asked him to write something to go with the picture of the square in my scrapbook. This is his contribution:
a special contribution
I’m just finishing off the scrapbook… photos to follow.
The Snail of Happiness 
katechiconi
/ August 26, 2014Awwww! That’s very sweet. For a first effort, it’s pretty impressive, and he took directions, too.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 26, 2014It’s certainly better than my first attempt…but he doesn’t seem inclined to do any more!
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davidprosser
/ August 26, 2014Well done that man. He’s going to put me to shame now damn him.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014I’m very happy with all the contributions… yours included, David
xxx
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Karen B
/ August 26, 2014I could love that man!
What a special, thoughtful man he is.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014I’ll bring him to meet you sometime…
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thecontentedcrafter
/ August 26, 2014I wish there was a ‘Love’ button to push!! What a guy!! And well done you to lead your man through this process!! Love his poem, love the fact that he wanted to – or was willing to – contribute!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014He was very determined to make a square… we tried crochet first, but he was happier with knitting. I’m delighted with it (square and poem)
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gentlestitches
/ August 27, 2014Oh Mr Snail of Happiness, your contribution gave me goosebumps and made me feel happy. ❤
ps.
It is actually rather good, particularly for a raw beginner.X
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014I really think it was a labour of love… he hasn’t asked to knit anything else!!
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teddyandtottie
/ August 27, 2014Really lovely! Can’t wait to see the scrapbook. xoxox
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014Nearly finished now…. just a few more pictures to add and a little bit of writing
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KerryCan
/ August 27, 2014I’m late to the game–just now reading about your project! This post is a perfect starting point, really–Mr. S’s effort, both in crocheting and in his words are exceptionally moving!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014There are lots of pictures of it on my Pinterest board http://www.pinterest.com/happinesssnail/my-masterpiece/, including some of the finished blanket.
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KerryCan
/ August 27, 2014How AWESOME! If I’d seen this all sooner, I’m sure I would’ve felt compelled to learn to crochet, just so I could send a square! 😉
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oaktagdesigns
/ August 27, 2014So sweet! I know my hubby can knit, but I don’t think he would pull off anything like that 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 27, 2014He’s gong to read all these comments and be SO chuffed!
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urbanoveralls
/ August 28, 2014Awesome!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 28, 2014I’ve very touched by it
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Mum
/ August 28, 2014I always saw Mr Snail as a very special man now I am even more certain. Mum
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 28, 2014Isn’t he just!
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kareninhonolulu
/ August 28, 2014That is wonderful. Having such camaraderie with the one you love is a very special blessing.
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katythenightowl
/ August 28, 2014I knew Mr Snail had a way with words, but the sentiments expressed, both in his learning to knit to contribute to your masterpiece, and the heart-felt words he put with his square, really shows the man within – I bet you feel very proud of him, Jan 🙂
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narf77
/ September 6, 2014And that…Ms Snail of great happiness, is what shows we interloping dear constants of yours the wonderful truth of your relationship. Mr Snail loves you so much he wanted to be part of your special creation, of your permaculture evolution, of your learning, your growing and your happiness and he learned how to do that in order to be with you…THAT is love 🙂
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