Jackie wrote >I do hope you can convince your mother (in law) to take a >photograph of one of those little guys sporting his/her >knitted woolen overcoat. We'd love to see it :-) G'Day Jackie and Paddlewise, Thanks for all the web page addresses and hilarious responses. I'm printing them off for the family. Just found another, which gives more background on the cleaning process. "Little Penguin" is a modern name for "Fairy Penguin" although the sea kayakers I know, still call them fairy penguins. The page is titled "WHY DO LITTLE PENGUINS NEED JUMPERS?" http://www.ailsas.com/Penquin.htm . All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Peter My understanding is the oil(or it may be the cleaning process that removes the oil) breaks down the insulation properties of the penguins coat. The woollen jumpers (or sweaters for our American friends) keep the penguin warm until the insulation is re-established. David -----Original Message----- From: PeterO [mailto:rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 3:32 PM To: Paddlewise (E-mail) Subject: [Paddlewise] Knitted Woollen Overcoats for Fairy Penguins G'Day, My mother in law asked me the other day to take her shopping for needles to knit woollen overcoats for Fairy Penguins. These penguins are a tiny sea bird which is much appreciated by sea kayakers in Sydney - they are found kilometers off shore and usually alone, swimming and diving for food. The group I paddle with greet them with crys of delight and much pointing and arm waving to show their location. At first I thought the woollen jumpers were evidence of an unsuspected eccentricity in my mother in law, but apparently they are part of a very serious effort by local conservationists to overcome problems of contamination following oil spillage - I'm not sure of the rationale but think its something to do with keeping the penguins warm after they have been cleaned. Are there any similar techniques used in other countries? Can any one explain the modus operandi? All the best, PeterO ************************************************************************ *** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ************************************************************************ *** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 01-10-22 09:00:11 EDT, cramer_at_coe.uga.edu writes: << PeterO has my vote for the best Subject line of the new millenium. Some runners-up: Knitted Fairy Overcoats for Woollen Penguins Knitted Woollen Penguins for Fairy Overcoats Fairy Woollen Overcoats for Knitted Penguins >> and you have mine for making me laugh out loud!! sandy kramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > the overcoats? (I've never seen a penguin wearing an overcoat while sober > and the colors my mother in law uses are pretty vivid.) > > All the best, PeterO I do hope you can convince your mother to take a photograph of one of those little guys sporting his/her knitted woolen overcoat. We'd love to see it :-) Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Actually, I just found this website: http://www.peak/org/~randi/penguins.htm "Knitting Fairy Penguin Seater" It has a photo of a Fairy Penguin in kitted sweater as well as instructions on how to knit a Fairy Penguin sweater. Jackie > > From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > > > the overcoats? (I've never seen a penguin wearing an overcoat while sober > > and the colors my mother in law uses are pretty vivid.) > > > > All the best, PeterO > > > I do hope you can convince your mother to take a photograph of one > of those little guys sporting his/her knitted woolen overcoat. We'd > love to see it :-) > > Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
And here's a website on the project, why the sweaters, knitters' tips and where to send the sweaters. http://www.abc.net.au/local/perth/radio/s298486.htm Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Wouldn't a wet suit be better? That way they could still swim! Cheers Grant ______________________________________ Want Kayaking information on Waiheke Island? http://www.issystems.co.nz/kayak/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Fenton" <jackie_at_intelenet.net> To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Knitted Woollen Overcoats for Fairy Penguins > And here's a website on the project, why the sweaters, knitters' tips and > where to send the sweaters. > > http://www.abc.net.au/local/perth/radio/s298486.htm > > Jackie > > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed > here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire > responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. > Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net > Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 10/22/01 6:52:36 PM, grant_glazer_at_xtra.co.nz writes: << Wouldn't a wet suit be better? That way they could still swim! >> Have you every tried to knit a wetsuit? I can see pulling a sweater over a penguin, but I have this great image of trying to squeeze a penguin into a wetsuit. Those wetsuit legs would be a bear to get on. Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com> > In a message dated 10/22/01 6:52:36 PM, grant_glazer_at_xtra.co.nz writes: > > << Wouldn't a wet suit be better? That way they could still swim! >> > > Have you every tried to knit a wetsuit? > I can see pulling a sweater over a penguin, but I have this great image of > trying to squeeze a penguin into a wetsuit. Those wetsuit legs would be a > bear to get on. Drysuits. They obviously need drysuits. Now should they be GoreTex or non- breathable? Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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