Australia's Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins
by Martynas Klimas
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)
Image credits: PenguinFoundation
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Deepak Punjabi
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Australia's Oldest Man at 109 Knits Adorable Sweaters for Penguins
Australia's oldest man, Alfie Date at 109 years-old is using his needle and wool for a good cause. He created many adorable little sweaters for injured penguins for Victoria's Philip Island Penguin Foundation, following an oil spill off the coast of New Zealand last year. Alfie learned to knit over 80 years ago and isn't slowing down anytime soon, he makes clothing for his friends and the nurses in his retirement home.
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