Uboood Halloween 2010

Photos from Halloween 2010 are on facebook:
http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Accessories-2009-Download.html?a=iwst101029

Halloween 2010 in Bali

Come to the best Halloween party in Bali, on Saturday 30-October-2010.
No, this one is not at a beach. It's in Ubud...

http://www.uboood.com/

Check out the facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122914787763380

Even buy tickets (or make a donation) online at
https://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest;jsessionid=F47330021BE4033404B94347AF25A9A4?eventId=100213290&presenter=IDGPB&venue=&event=#

12 Handicapped Divers Unfurl the Indonesian Flag

Red and White Beneath the Blue
12 Handicapped Divers Unfurl the Indonesian Flag at the Bottom of the Ocean.

(8/21/2010) Twelve handicapped divers from the Senang Hati Foundation successfully unfurled the red and white Indonesian national flag on the ocean's bottom to mark the 65th anniversary of the Republic's founding on August 17, 2010.

According to Beritabali.com, the 12 divers were accompanied in their patriotic quest by certified divers who witnessed the unfurling of a flag at a depth of around 7 meters below the waters of Tulamben, off the shore of the northwest regency of Karangasem in Bali.

Determined to demonstrate that physical infirmities are no impediment to the vigorous display of patriotic spirit, the flag was delivered to the deep by two divers – Dayu Wiadnyani and Wayan Parwati. Then, four other handicapped diver – Gusti Lanang Wirawan, Komang Astawa Aris and Wayan Sugiarto took responsibility for flying the colors of Indonesia below the waves. Also participating in the ceremony were Sang Ayu Nyoman Puspa, Kadek Candrawasih, Ketut Sudianti, Nyoman Rudiawan and Nyoman Budiarsa.

Shortly after resurfacing, one of the participants, Aris, shouted "Merdeka" or "Liberty" - the traditional greeting of Indonesian patriots.

Prior to the independence day event, the participants underwent several weeks of training provided by Afandi Junaedi, the Dive Master who has been training the group over the past three years.

This is the second time that the Senang Hati Foundation has undertaken a similar flag ceremony. The first event took place on Independence day in 2008 off Sanur beach in Bali's south.

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Halloween 2009 in Bali

It's that time again - another U-booo-d Halloween Ball is coming! For more info, check out http://rotaryubud.blogspot.com/

Featuring guest artist Tom Rigney http://www.rigomania.com/

And benefiting Muntigunung to acquire clean water http://www.zukunft-fuer-kinder.ch/en/home/

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bali Ubud.

Halloween Party in Bali??

Yes, a Halloween Party in Bali!A Fundraiser, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bali Ubud, toward buying an ambulance for a local fee-free birthing clinic.

Yes, that’s Tandy “in the pink”. What’s my costume? “A clinging vine” – a long green knitted (of course!) vine braided into my almost-waist-length hair, then looped and pinned around my head and shoulders. I had fun trying out a variety of flower and leaf patterns – roses, sunflowers, trumpet flowers, sort-of-poppy, oak leaf, and more. Oh, in case you’re wondering, that is not a large-ego sized TANDY in red-and-white in front of me. It’s a Tango cookie tin – just happened to be perfectly positioned for the photo!

Who is with me? Well, Daisy from Java is in the Kabuki makeup taking money. She’s our current Treasurer. And sitting beside me is Reki of Lady Bamboo Villa – hence the bamboo leaves in her hair!
Who attended? A WIDE variety - from Bali, from other parts of Indonesia, from Singapore, Australia, India, Germany, France, USA, Canada, and more. Some who live in Bali, some who live part-time in Bali, and some who were just in Bali for vacation!
More costumes and party-ers:

Tropical Twinsets (TM) Handknit in Lace

Just completed my first Tropical Twinsets (TM) Handknit in Lace, designed and knitted by yours truly using cotton purchased here in Bali!



What's the idea? Well, I love knitting lace. Most areas in Bali are warm-to-hot during the day. Most cool off a bit at night. So, a lovely light lacey top works great during the day. And at night? Dress it up a bit and cover up shoulders at the same time!
















Underneath this lace ponch is a lace tube with 2 long straps that can be worn at least 4 ways. As a spaghetti-strap top, with 2 straps crossed in the back (a bit more secure). With only 1 strap as a halter. Or thread the ties all the way around through the lace eyelets at the top of the tube and tie securely for the prettiest tube-top ever!

New building with 4 guest rooms at Bhanuswari

Mid-August, there was a Balinese Hindu ceremony to bless a new building with 4 guest rooms under construction at Bhanuswari.

Yes, that's me in the corner.

The head priest and 2 assistants - Nyoman's mother is farthest from the camera.

And here is the view that guests in the 2nd floor rooms will have! You see additional offerings for the ceremony in the foreground. And on the right-hand side, there is construction for another villa!

Knitting Lessons at Yayasan Senang Hati

Recently I began lessons on knitting. Attendance ranges from 4 - 8, a mix of men and woman, plus one boy. Ibu Ayu has attended and participated every time, and practices between lessons. As you can see from the photos, she is already doing lace patterns! Her husband has joined us for 2 of the classes, and has also continued outside of class. Both of them speak and understand English relatively well. And Ibu Ayu's husband taught himself and Wayan (the 9 year-old boy in the photos) a cast-on from the notes that I had NOT demonstrated at the lessons.

At the first lesson, young Wayan observed - and coached some of the others on technique! The first time he tried, he chose small needles and thin acryllic yarn - and was determined, but struggling. Recently I brought knitting worsted, gave him the larger bamboo needles (donated by Rotarians from Australia) and it was much easier for him! He understands it, just needs some more practice.

I am enjoying the lessons and the visits very much. They are much better students than I am a teacher, but we are having fun and learning together. Yesterday, Gusti Ayu accidentally created her own technique - inserting the needle from the top and wrapping the yarn backwards from the way I do - but the result looked like a knit stitch - and seems more comfortable for her!

Yayasan Senang Hati - Gallery

Several members of Yayasan Senang Hati (Happy Hearts Foundation) are artists who do painting, ceramic, cross-stitch, wood carving, sequined batik handbags and more which are sold in their gallery:

For additional information and photos:

• http://balirelax.blogspot.com/2008/05/dpex-heart-of-bali-bike-tour.html


• http://usi1151.multiply.com/journal/item/5


• http://www.idepfoundation.org/senang_hati.html

Manik Batik Galeri in Mas-Ubud Bali

18-June-2008, "Manik Batik Galeri" held its Grand Opening in Mas, just south of Ubud, Bali.

"Manik Batik Galeri" offers high quality batik fabric as well as ready-made batik shirts, dresses, sandals, fans, handbags, coin purses, lipstick holders, and more. In addition, there are batik Paintings (a unique single panel of a non-repeating image).

Besides batik, the shop carries songket (handwoven cloth with gold or silver threads woven into the design) and ikat (the threads are dies first, then the fabric is woven). Also silk scarves and some Indian Sari type fabrics.

Beyond woven fabric, there are items hand-knit in Bali for sale - shawls, scarves, afghans, and caps - selection varies, as each item is unique.

And beyond all the fabrics, Gemala offers silver jewelry. Some items include gem stones. Others are decorative filigree - a minature of Indonesia's version of the trishaw.

Demonstrations of many of the techniques are available onsite, including free-form batik and hand-weaving.

The grand opening included a "ribbon cutting" - though since this is Bali, the "ribbon" was a beautiful strand of flowers.

Here you see several of the "congratulation" signs and flowers from other businesses and well-wishers.

Balinese dancers - a "welcome dance" of course!

And then "bird of paradise" - one of my personal favorites.

These beautiful ladies work at Bhanuswari Resort and Spa. Notice the variety in their Kebayas (blouses?) From left to right: 2-toned green-on-white lace (over a white corset), cotton with contrasting embroidery, solid red lace (over a black corset), and cotton with matching embroidery.