Hootables… A Community Effort
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.
It’s funny how good things come from bad things
Several years ago I was in rough shape with a bad back. Lots of pain. Trying to carry on work. Reduced activity. Mostly, I could manage the pain if I laid on my left side. [I didn’t do this without pain meds]
Couldn’t lay there indefinitely and since I’m a lifelong knitter of big projects, I was a bit frustrated that I couldn’t do my normal knitting projects. However, there’s always a gift.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of us living in this wonderful country! We have Hootables living in other wonderful countries all over the world, too.
Here are the recent adoptions...
Brian, #3272 went home with Kaylyn. He was adopted from Get Moving Physiotherapy.
Owl Katelyn (#3401) was adopted by Sandra, also through Get Moving. Katelyn will be living in Barrie.
Crosby (#3339) was chosen by Karen, also at Get Moving, and he is now living in Barrie.
And Cyndi, the office manager at Get Moving, couldn't help herself. She has adopted Nigel (#3241) and Leonard (#3386) and taken them to Midland.
Thank you, everyone.
And now, two new fuscia beauties!
Here's the story... I was on my way to a high school reunion, knitting bag at my side. My former school mate, Heather, offered to drive. That let me knit. Bright fuscia eyelash yarn. "Is that going to be an owl?" asked Heather. "Yup. These are the wings," I said. "I want that owl, said Heather, adding to the parliament she has already bought. And so, meet Sheila, sold before the first stitch of her body was cast.
Of course, having sold Sheila, and looking over my fuscia yarn, I decided to do a second owl... Edith, #3411. And here she is.
As I was delivering owls to Get Moving Physiotherapy, Cyndi saw the photo of Edith and ordered another fuscia owl for their supply of hooltables for sale.
I'm working on that owl now!
See? I said it was a busy summer. Here are a few more...
Natalie got her wings on August 20 and is #3400. She's another work sock owl.
And then Nick, who arrived March 25, 2025 with his Elbows Up! attitude. He's #3356.
Randolph also has an elbow up. He arrived March 24 and is #3405.
And then there's Ryan, born August 27 and #3407 He's definitely an Elbows Up kind of guy.
Sandy flew in August 9 (#3389) and brought those beautiful colours with her.
And Sherry, born August 8 of remarkable yarn. She's #3388 and has the attitude to match the yarn.
Finally, Ulay, August 17 and #3398.
Most of these Hootables are packed for the shows this fall. However, if one interests you, email me at donna@donnadouglas.com and order the owl by its #, not its name.
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Where can I buy a Hootable?
A number of Barrie, ON retailers sell Hootables out of the goodness of their hearts.
Trish Brunelle
Get Moving Physiotherapy
35 Cedar Pte Dr
Lori Rosanelli
Around My Gluten Free Table
411 Huronia Rd at Big Bay Point
Terry McNaughton
Wentworths Eatery & Café
72 Ross St
Tony Wise
Wise Vision Optical
190 Cundles Rd E
Darlene Van Oorschot
Shiatsu Clinic
3156 Highway 93, Craighurst
Linda Benne Ouderkirk
Linda’s Craftique
386268 20 Sideroad, at Hwy 10 Mono, ON
(between Shelburne & Orangeville)
Oh! Beehive
Eco Goods Co. & Refillery
Lakeshore Mews, Barrie
Adoptions
Interested in having a Hootable Owl of your own, or you want to gift one to someone else? Check out the latest available owls and news on our Facebook Page.
You can choose your colour. Donna chooses the owl’s name just because she gets attached to them all. The price for an adult owl is $50 and babies are $25 extra. *Babies owls are not made separately* If you’re having the owl mailed, expect to add a bit for economical courier costs, too.
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.