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Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins
How long does it take to master a craft? How about 80 years? Because 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date has been knitting since the 1930s and his latest/most famous endeavor was making mini sweaters… for endangered penguins!
Back in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked for volunteers to make sweaters for the rare “little penguins.” Alfie, who has yet to learn to say no, pitched in. Knitted penguin jumpers play an important role in saving little penguins affected by oil pollution.
Father to 7, grandparent to 20, he’s not only been an active knitter, but also a sportsman, having played golf till his 90’s.
His secret for longevity? “Waking up every morning”. See, he’s a joker, too!
More info: Phillip Island Penguin Foundation (h/t: ninemsn, mashable)
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JohnHildyard-Todd 10 years ago
Yes brilliant isn't it. Also like the superman outfit but with a "P" for penguin on it.
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JuliaWolfe 10 years ago
This is less thanhalf a story. Why does he do this? How does it help the penguins? How do they get injured? How are they rehabilitated? etc.
MindyJenkins 10 years ago
If you click on the link it takes you to the site that explains why they wear the sweaters.
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BorderCollieLover13 10 years ago
That's so cute and totally giving me ideas for when I get 109 years young
JohnHildyard-Todd 10 years ago
Yes brilliant isn't it. Also like the superman outfit but with a "P" for penguin on it.
Load More Replies... JuliaWolfe 10 years ago
This is less thanhalf a story. Why does he do this? How does it help the penguins? How do they get injured? How are they rehabilitated? etc.
MindyJenkins 10 years ago
If you click on the link it takes you to the site that explains why they wear the sweaters.
Load More Replies... BorderCollieLover13 10 years ago
That's so cute and totally giving me ideas for when I get 109 years young
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