Kiwi Crop in Auckland

[shazzt]

Lauren, Fiona (honeymoon) and I have been planning an Auckland crop for a little while and we now have a venue booked and a date:

Sunday 6 May
10am to 4 pm
NZSG Family Records Centre
First Floor
159 Queens Road
Panmure

To cover the room cost, we will have to charge a $5 fee - any money left over will be used to supply essential scrapping goodies (ie chocolate).
I have also asked my sister if she would come along and make us up (she is a Nutrimetics consultant so is pretty good at that sort of thing) so we can have fun taking some "glamour" shots of each other. We will also organise some fun activities to do during the day. Hopefully lots of you can come along. We will show those Anaheim girls how to REALLY have fun! :tup: :yahoo: :clap:

Please post here if you are interested in coming - we are limited to about 24 people so be in quick!! :)

Attending are:
1.Lauren
2.Shazzt (Sharon)
3.Honeymoon (Fiona)
4.Donut (Pam)
5.erica@internet (Erica)
6.Webfrau (Julia)
7.Wen2tap (Wendy)
8.PacificTonz (Toni)
9.Angelicjoey (Joanne)
10. Fiona (contact via Lauren)
11. huhana4 (Sue)
12 + 13. littlekiwi (Jennifer) and friend
14. melodiustenor (Melodi)
15.Joan from Western Australia
16.ajaxs (Jacqueline)
17.Shonal ( Shona)
18.sonjanz (Sonja)
19.WAB - Wendy ( pencilled in!!)
20. Karen
21. Kiwigirl06 (Carol)

[honeymoon]

:tup: :tup: I'm so looking forward to meeting you all. :tup: :tup:

[shazzt]

Fiona is coming all the way up from the mainland for this so I hope we can get a good crowd. I can't wait to meet up with her :)

[Donut]

Oooh ME ME ME!!!! Put me down! I can't wait!! :)

[Erica]

Yes please - count me in - having never been to a 'Crop' before and as I am also new to digital scrapbooking terminology, I' m not sure what a 'Crop' is or what I may be letting myself in for - be gentle with me.:eek:
Erica :wave:

[webfrau]

YES! YES! I'm allowed out to play. As if anyone could've stopped me. LOL
Putting it in my diary now. WOOHOO!

[wen2tap]

Me TOOOOOO, try keeping me away!!!.... WOOO HOOO I can bring some flatties (the grannies) as they are on a world tour at the moment!! ( see the grannies thread if you dont know about this or the anheim crop) this will be exciting....!!.....

[honeymoon]

I'm sure the flat grannies will be very welcome at the crop. Just remind them that :tup: "Red and Black" :tup: are the correct colours to wear when in Auckland. :lol: (we need all the help we can get at the moment).

[shazzt]

hmmm - well they are nearly North Harbour colours. Flat grannies - make sure that you use maroon black and white as your theme - both Lauren and I are from North Harbour and we will (hopefully) outnumber the Cantabrians (how are the Crusaders doing again Fiona???). If you need an indication of appropriate colours, please reference this layout:
Harbour Shield Champions (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=135815&cat=500&ppuser=1660)
:)

[PacificTonz]

Yes yes yes - I am so there - can't wait to see you all

[Donut]

hmmm - well they are nearly North Harbour colours. Flat grannies - make sure that you use maroon black and white as your theme - both Lauren and I are from North Harbour and we will (hopefully) outnumber the Cantabrians (how are the Crusaders doing again Fiona???). If you need an indication of appropriate colours, please reference this layout:
Harbour Shield Champions (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=135815&cat=500&ppuser=1660)
:)

YAY!!!:clap: Make that 3 for North Harbour :tup:
Flat grannies remember you only get let in the doors if dressed in maroon black and white!! A scarf will do, so you long as you wave it in the air!! :lol:

[honeymoon]

So feeling a little outnumbered here.... the flat grannies should come in black and white and sport a silver fern (there's some in Lauren's Pacific Paradise Page Kit).

[shazzt]

That sounds fair :)

[Donut]

Great idea Fiona!! United Grannies!! :)

[dawn-in-nz]

Oh NO, that's the ONE weekend a year I go away for a long weekend with my friends! That's a shame because it sounds like a fun day. :cry: :cry:

[webfrau]

That's a pity Dawn, it would've been nice to meet you.

[shazzt]

How annoying Dawn - we would have loved to see you!!

[Donut]

Thats such a shame Dawn, it would have been great to meet you!:(

[evergreen100]

My flat self would love to come, but maybe, so as not to offend anyone, I should stay away from sporting colours? I know..... I could wear the Aussie sporting colours:D

[Donut]

YAY Jill!! Flat Kim is coming too!!

[webfrau]

My flat self would love to come, but maybe, so as not to offend anyone, I should stay away from sporting colours? I know..... I could wear the Aussie sporting colours:D

That way you can offend everyone!! :lol:

[evergreen100]

C'mon now, Webfrau, our Aussie cricketers can use all the help they can get:D:D

[evergreen100]

Decided I should show patriotism and attend this crop in support of our Aussie cricketers who could have done with all the support they could get whilst playing the One Day series against NZ recently:D. Hope I haven't offended "everyone":D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=173643&nocache=1

[shazzt]

Decided I should show patriotism and attend this crop in support of our Aussie cricketers who could have done with all the support they could get whilst playing the One Day series against NZ recently:D. Hope I haven't offended "everyone":D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=173643&nocache=1

No - that is OK Jill - we love to be reminded that we trounced you guys :yahoo: . It doesn't happen often so we will make the most of it :yahoo:

[evergreen100]

We'll see what happens during the footy season, Shazzt:D:D

[spotty]

Would love to be meeting you again but this time it is not to be...:cry:
I'm sure you will all be having a great time:clap:and I will be thinking about you.

[honeymoon]

Just over a month to go (May 6th for the crop) and my flights are being booked. :tup:

:yahoo: Started to get excited about meeting you all. :yahoo:

[webfrau]

Woohoo Fiona - can't wait.

Shazzt - do let us know if there is anything special you want us to bring or if there is anything we can do to help.

[wen2tap]

hey ladies, I just rid of the visitors :yahoo: and can get back to the land of digi scrapping:clap: Looks like we will be hosting the flat grannies galores of them (or is that a flock ?)yehhhhh..... cant wait getting excited. Let me know if we need to bring anything.....
cheers
wen

[shazzt]

I can't wait to meet the grannies!!! And maybe we should start a countdown.

Julia - I was thinking maybe if we could bring a little something each we could do a shared lunch. Maybe coordinate here. I'm sure there must be SOMEWHERE close that does takeaway coffees (anyone familiar with Panmure??). You know how fussy Lauren is......

[webfrau]

Lunch sounds a good idea - nothing like a good excuse to bake. :)

As for coffee I'd be pretty surprised if you can get good coffee in Panmure. I've not been for a couple of years, I used to do a regular sewing class there, but it was pretty basic and a bit run down last time I went.

[shazzt]

Don't tell Lauren there is no good coffee!!!

[shazzt]

Hmm - maybe we need to bring a coffee machine - just in case....

[Donut]

Wot no coffee??!!! :eek: :D
Maybe we ought to bake coffee muffins for the caffeine fix!!
Let us know what to bring Sharon that sounds like a great idea!

[honeymoon]

You all just need to convert to being tea drinkers for the day. LOL

[shazzt]

If we weren't all driving, we could do margaritas instead!!

[honeymoon]

Well I'm flying home.... sounds good to me.

[shazzt]

I'm not going to sit and watch YOU drink margaritas Fiona (but maybe I could hitch a ride back with Toni.....)

[webfrau]

I'll pass on the margaritas - thanks - could be bit dodgy for the roads I drive! LOL!

Tell you what I'll put Whittakers Dark Mocha on my shopping list - it contains ground coffee beans - chocolate and caffeine in the same mouthful! YUM!

[shazzt]

Now that sounds good Julia!!

[angelicjoey]

Am I too late to put my name down for this? I am newish to this but thought maybe I could get a few tips or am I getting way over my head coming along?

Would love to see how it is all done. Might give me the motovation I have been needing to get into it.

Thanks .

Joanne

[shazzt]

Not too late Joanne!! We would love to meet you - only 31 days to go....

[shazzt]

I thought I might bring along a few of my books (as some of you know I have a *few*). I have a couple of Scott Kelby books for PSE as well as some scrapping ones - any particular requests??

[shazzt]

Also - I was thinking maybe we could do some Artist Trading cards to swap - anyone interested :)

[huhana4]

Please include me Sue Nikora from Hamilton. I have never posted anything because I feel rather inadequate. However, I would so love to attend and learn more about everything. I promise not to wear Chiefs colours....
thanks
Sue

[honeymoon]

Sharon - Ali Edwards books please....

Pam - could you bring your digi scrapbook mag please.....

[shazzt]

Please include me Sue Nikora from Hamilton. I have never posted anything because I feel rather inadequate. However, I would so love to attend and learn more about everything. I promise not to wear Chiefs colours....
thanks
Sue

We would love to see you!! :yahoo:

[webfrau]

Hi Joanne & Sue - nice to see a couple more kiwis coming out of the woodwork.

Shazzt - could you bring your autumn leaves freestyle book please - I'd love to look at that again.
Can you make any recommendations for budding photographers? - hubbie bought a new camera before we went away (Nikon 80D).

[shazzt]

Scour your local library Julia - I have found some really useful books there. I got this book out of the library and found it especially helpful:
Photographing Children and Babies by Michal Heron (http://www.amazon.com/Photographing-Children-Babies-Great-Pictures/dp/1581154208)

[webfrau]

Thanks Sharon - I'll tell him to look for that one.

[Donut]

Sharon - Ali Edwards books please....

Pam - could you bring your digi scrapbook mag please.....

I'd love to see that Ali Edwards book too, and the Scott Kelby ones....
Yes of course Fiona, the digiscrap mag is ready and waiting...a little dog eared now its been read so many times!!! LOL!!

[Erica]

I am soooo looking forward to this and meeting all the NZ digi scrappers. What do we need to bring (other than coffee for the addicts of course although I'm a tea drinker myself :shocked: ). I've never experienced a "crop" do you give a list of 'things' before the crop - feeling a bit :confused:

[Lauren]

Lunch sounds a good idea - nothing like a good excuse to bake. :)

As for coffee I'd be pretty surprised if you can get good coffee in Panmure. I've not been for a couple of years, I used to do a regular sewing class there, but it was pretty basic and a bit run down last time I went.
Ok Im not coming!!!

[Lauren]

Hmm - maybe we need to bring a coffee machine - just in case....
AHHHHHHH at last a good idea - I volunteer to bring my espresso machine- - thats if i can clean it in time - its my most well used appliance

[Lauren]

Am I too late to put my name down for this? I am newish to this but thought maybe I could get a few tips or am I getting way over my head coming along?

Would love to see how it is all done. Might give me the motovation I have been needing to get into it.

Thanks

Joanne
Look forward to seeing you Joanne!!

[Lauren]

As far as books go - Sharon is better than the local library but I have a few too- I will bring along a couple of good photography ones i bought in the US - one Tina recommended called PHotographing your life - and another one which I havent even had time to open yet which is all about exposure. - I also have more than a few mags which I can bring

[Lauren]

Sharon is going to bring some black polar fleece as a back drop to take some of our glamour photos in front of

[Lauren]

Also dont forget to bring your albums

[Lauren]

Erica - basically you just need to bring your laptop if you have one - if you dont just come and hang out and play!!- bring your camera because we are doing some portraits ( you know we NEVER like to be in front of the camera so Sharon is going to force us!!)
Bring lollies because Im a sugar addict.
Bring something for a shared lunch.
Bring your albums if you have any

Thats about all I can think of!!!

[webfrau]

AHHHHHHH at last a good idea - I volunteer to bring my espresso machine- - thats if i can clean it in time - its my most well used appliance

That's good - I almost volunteered ours but that could end up in DIVORCE - it's dh's most beloved possession too!

[shazzt]

Oh - I know!! If you have any "props" that you think might be fun for "glamour" shots (cool hats, jewellery, feather boas etc) bring it along :)

[honeymoon]

I am soooo looking forward to this and meeting all the NZ digi scrappers. What do we need to bring (other than coffee for the addicts of course although I'm a tea drinker myself :shocked: ). I've never experienced a "crop" do you give a list of 'things' before the crop - feeling a bit :confused:

So glad to see that there is another tea drinker going to be there.... I just don't understand this fascination with coffee.... it smells horrible. :lol:

[littlekiwi]

I'm interested and so is my friend which makes 2 of us

[honeymoon]

Great to have you with us Littlekiwi and friend.

[shazzt]

It will be great to meet you littlekiwi - I have added you and your friend to the list :)

[webfrau]

So glad to see that there is another tea drinker going to be there.... I just don't understand this fascination with coffee.... it smells horrible. :lol:

That's funny you think that - I always think coffee smells better than it tastes. So whilst I do enjoy a good cup of coffee I probably drink more tea.

[littlekiwi]

It will be great to meet you littlekiwi - I have added you and your friend to the list :)


Sorry I forgot to say my name was Jennifer.

Just a quick question - how often do you hold these crops?

[Lauren]

Sorry I forgot to say my name was Jennifer.

Just a quick question - how often do you hold these crops?
They arent a regular thing - but if the interest was there we could make them more regular

[littlekiwi]

They arent a regular thing - but if the interest was there we could make them more regular

I'd be interested if they were regular!!

Thanks
Jennifer

[ebears]

I cant believe it - I arrive in auckland from Perth that morning. We have the day in auckland before leaving for the Cook Islands on the Monday - We are staying at the Jet Park Airport hotel - is it possible to catch a taxi and come meet all of you?

[webfrau]

What brilliant coincidental timing. It would be less than 30 minutes drive from the airport to Panmure.

[honeymoon]

What great timing. See you there.

[melodiustenor]

Am I too late?
sign me in if there's room...

[honeymoon]

I think we're still ok for room. Sharon will no doubt confirm when she's next online.

Only a month to go.

[melodiustenor]

cool,
my mum is coming from Oz that weekend, but I'm sure she can spare me away that day... or maybe I might need a little relief by then...
hopefully my laptop is still working by then!
I have had 2 hard drive crashes, and this one is not too healthy either!

[ebears]

I will take the address with me and see if I can pop in for a short while - not sure of our movements in auckland yet but heres hoping.

[Lauren]

Joan - someone might be coming from the south of Auckland who could pick you up- either way - its not far from the Airport to Panmure - and on a Sunday the traffic wont be bad so the taxi fare wont be huge - - anyone in South Auckland???- Im coming from the north otherwise I would offer

[shazzt]

It would be exciting if you could pop in ebears!!

[Erica]

Hi

I'm in Howick and would be happy to pick Joan up from her accommodation for the crop. Just need the address and will do. :tup:

[Erica]

I have sent Joan a PM so we can link up if she would like a lift.

[shazzt]

Cool -thanks for that Erica. Hopefully you can work something out :)

[ajaxs]

Hi there, not sure how to do this reply via a forum (never done this before!!!). I would like to register my interest to go to the Auckland crop in May. I hope you get this???

[Lauren]

Hi there ajaxs - welcome and we look forward to meeting you - if you could give us your real name that would be great too!!

[Shonal]

HI all. I'm just new to the world of digi scrapbooking..infact havent done any yet, but am really keen to get started...any space for me? I have a 7 month old, so could only come for a couple of hours, but would love to pick up some tips from you all. I'm in Pakuranga, so just across the bridge. Thanks Shona

[Lauren]

Shona we look forward to meeting you!!

[webfrau]

Look at all these "quiet" local members popping up - I look forward to meeting you both ajax and shonal.

[shazzt]

Oh we are filling up fast - how exciting!! I just spoke to my sister tonight about doing some glam makeup for us. I suggested that she come at about 11am if that is OK with everyone. How many are interested?

[PacificTonz]

Yes please - sounds like lots of fun - if she is ready for a challenge here I am :wave:

[webfrau]

I'll be another challenge for her - will she teach us how to use it while she's there. I'm extremely make-up challenged! :)

[Lauren]

We will bring some kind of backdrop so that we can take some glam shots of each other so all that makeup wont be wasted -

[shazzt]

I'll be another challenge for her - will she teach us how to use it while she's there. I'm extremely make-up challenged! :)

Me too Julia - I hardly ever wear make up. My sister on the other hand never leaves home without her "face" on - so she is pretty good :)

[sonjanz]

I think I might have to have a chat with the dearly beloved when he gets home - flights will be less than $200 and I could do with something to focus me again.

Is there still space Sharon?

[Lauren]

Yes we still have space Sonja - Keep checking Grab a Seat Auckland to Blenheim was ony $59 today - and they change them everyday - maybe they will offer wellington to auckland soon

[shazzt]

I will pencil you in Sonja - if you can't make it just let us know :)

[Evinta]

Lets see if i can post now ^_^

Well my laptop is getting fixed but i can bring my mums so im still coming ^_^

[wab]

Hi there, I would so love to come but have just been burgled :cry: and they took my beloved laptop, would you be able to pencil me in, in the hope that my insurance will have paid out so I will have another laptop by the crop date. Thanks Wendy:wave:

[Lauren]

Sorry to hear the bad news Wendy - feel free to come anyway with or without the laptop - and have some fun - Ive pencilled you in

[Lauren]

For those who are coming to the Auckland Crop you may like to make a trading card - these are 2.5x 3.5 inch card on which you might put a bit of information about yourself or something that represents you - you can then swap your cards with others present at the crop
Print your cards out on card stock and you can laminate them if you like - or not - up to you. Its a bit of fun and not compulsory but the girls who came to the Anaheim crop made some great cards !!- Lets see the local variety!!

[littlekiwi]

Sounds great - I will try and do this but at the moment I might not be able to come as my work has rejected my request for a day off so I am now trying for a late start.

[melodiustenor]

What's the room like? Is it big and cold? should I bring my hot water bottle?
Or do you think we will warm it up with our warmheartedness and welcome?

[shazzt]

I haven't seen the room yet - I am hoping to be able to check it out next week once the kids are back at school. I would bring something warm to wear just in case (as it is getting colder now) but hopefully a room full of laptops will help warm things up :)

[PacificTonz]

Are trading cards like artistic business cards (with contact details) ie do you make a set the same or are they all meant to be unique - are they any rules - or ideas on how to do these that anyone knows of? I guess I should go google it - but well any info also appreciated.

Edited
OK - have found that answer at DSP of course - if anyone else is wondering here is Ann Marees very helpful info on trading cards (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6876&highlight=artist+trading+cards)

[Erica]

Hi Toni - my thinking on this (and I might be waaaay of beam here - never having seen one), is that they are 'like' business cards but much less structured and stiff and with plenty of artistic license - be as creative as you like :yahoo: I've never seen any but that is what I thought they might be like and I suppose you can put as much or little personal information as you want on them but the idea I would think is to get communication between the antipodean digi scrappers going!! What a great way to make new friends :clap:

[Erica]

Oops just seen your by-line Toni - going to check it out now - Thanks :)

[Erica]

Thanks Toni - all is clearer now - this link has great information.

[shazzt]

Wow - not long to go now!! I am looking forward to meeting you all (and catching up with the people I have already met). I will have to put my mind to doing some ATCs too. Make sure you put your screen name (and "real" name) somewhere on them so we know who is who :)

[PacificTonz]

I think I am going to go with including contact details and maybe a small photo - hope to be able to stay in touch with some of the scrappers I meet there and having a little memory jogger of whose who will help - looks like we will have a good size group coming. I can't wait :clap:

Thanks to Sharon and Lauren for organising this :tup:

[Lauren]

I will upload a copy of mine shortly so you can see it - mine were 2 sided but they dont have to be

[shazzt]

And you should also thank Fiona (honeymoon) - it was through her that we got the room :)

[webfrau]

And you should also thank Fiona (honeymoon) - it was through her that we got the room :)

Thanks Fiona. How did you manage that? You're not even in Auckland!

[shazzt]

Fiona is a VERY Important Person and has her ways and means :)

[JaeDee]

Here is my flattie ready to go to the Aukland crop

JaeDee's Scrapping Flatty (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=163306&cat=3932)

Thanks for taking us!! Can't wait to see the photos!

[shazzt]

We will definitely show the flatties attending our crop a good time :)

[GrandmaCrys]

I've been dressed and ready to go for a long while. Guess I was just waiting in the wrong place. Here I am! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=173952&cat=3932)

[Vallie]

My flat self is ready, complete with flat Felix!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=173516&page=0

[evergreen100]

Here I am, had a shower and got out of my cricket gear and slipped into something more comfortable for the crop.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182374&cat=3932

[Meryl]

Here i am dressed and ready to go!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=163424&cat=500&ppuser=24

[Freda]

May I join you ladies in Auckland? Here is my flattie link

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=163374&cat=3932

[sammdc]

please take me too I always wanted to go to New Zealand

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182414&cat=3932

[dagwood]

I had to race out and buy myself a new outfit for this trip....thank goodness for the internet.....here my flattie....not looking forward to flying,:( but a gals gotta do what a gals gotta do Off to New Zealand (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182426&nocache=1)

[shazzt]

Well Jill (despite her tasteless comments on recent sporting events) has redeemed herself by bringing Tims Tams. And Daggie - my beloved will be delighted at your choice of outfit :)

I am thinking of taking you girls down to the local beach - just to get acclimatised - what do you say :)

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Can I come ?? Can I come ??? :clap: :clap: I will bring koeksisters ! :lol: And Biltong !! :lol: I spent all afternoon reading this thread and laughing so much ..I REALLY wish it could be round me instead of flat me that could join you ! I had to dress very sneakily here today ..if DH saw my snazzy attire he would have a coronary ..actually ..he might not let me return:shocked: can I stay ?? Please would you put me near Jill ..she makes sure we change our knickers ! and Kim because the makes MEAN martinis ! Shazz ..would your sister "do" us up too ?? :love2: All she would need are some of Callums wax crayons !! PLEASE don't leave me behind !! :lol: :lol: Ready for Auckland! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182486&nocache=1)

[JanW.]

Please, please take me too! I still have my duds from San Diego on, hopefully they will be okay.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=168423&cat=500&ppuser=72775

[shazzt]

You ladies are all more than welcome - Love the handbag Kay and you and Meryl will be right at home where I live. We have a large South African ex pat community in my area.

[evergreen100]

Well Jill (despite her tasteless comments on recent sporting events) has redeemed herself by bringing Tims Tams. And Daggie - my beloved will be delighted at your choice of outfit :)

I am thinking of taking you girls down to the local beach - just to get acclimatised - what do you say :)

I am sure we would all love to go and see the beach:yes: , Shazzt, do remember, though, that we are made out of paper and might turn into multi coloured mush if we get wet:D, And please don't leave us lying around, someone might think we are scrap paper and throw us in the bin:eek: :eek:

Edit: And HMMMPH! re that "tasteless" remark:D:D:D. Only half a Tim Tam for you!!!

[Lauren]

I am sure we would all love to go and see the beach:yes: , Shazzt, do remember, though, that we are made out of paper and might turn into multi coloured mush if we get wet:D, And please don't leave us lying around, someone might think we are scrap paper and throw us in the bin:eek: :eek:

Edit: And HMMMPH! re that "tasteless" remark:D:D:D. Only half a Tim Tam for you!!!

Well actually despite my children still going into the water at the beach in the weekend I think its decidedly too chilly for a dip now - we really dont want you all getting ill now do we!!

[PacificTonz]

Kay you and your koeksisters will always be welcome, I live near Sharon and as she says we have a large South African community here so my friends have introduced me to these years ago, my waistline so wishes that they hadn't but we even have a couple of local South African shops in our area so they are easy to get freshly made - yummy.

[evergreen100]

As regards the beach, don't forget to put lots of suntan on the flatties, we wouldn't want our corners to curl up from too much sun:D

And Lauren, I don't think it would be much fun for you taking care of lots of sick Flatties, so maybe just a nice flat footed walk along the beach would be best???

[shazzt]

I am sure that a "medicinal" NZ Savignon Blanc could be applied to fight off any germs.....

Only HALF a TimTam Jill....into the tide for you!!

[evergreen100]

:d

[shazzt]

:d :d :d

[Vallie]

Go Warriors!!!!!!!! Are they big in NZ or just in Oz?? :lol:

[Vallie]

I am watching Pukekohe at the moment. Love the V8 supercars! :yahoo:

[LauraLou]

Oh my GOODNESS, do I want to come to this event! You ladies are just the MOST fun and right now fun sounds wonderful!

My flatself is http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159693&cat=500&ppuser=891

[shazzt]

Go Warriors!!!!!!!! Are they big in NZ or just in Oz?? :lol:

My husband watches them all the time!! Being a North Harbour fan as well he is used to supporting a team that is somewhat variable in their results LOL!!

[webfrau]

I am watching Pukekohe at the moment. Love the V8 supercars! :yahoo:

My hubbie has been there all weekend - I'm guessing he's probably sitting in traffic now trying to get home. He had a very exciting day yesterday because he got to be a passenger in the lead car in the Ford parade round the track.

Personally I'd rather watch paint dry!:eek:

[sammdc]

hhahahahahahaha I am with you on the whole paint drying thing

[sammdc]

oh and please dont take the naughty flattie I made hahahaha you might get thrown out of some more reputable establishments
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182597&cat=4268

[shazzt]

LOL - as if we hang out in "reputable" establishments :)

[Vallie]

What's this naughty flattie? Must take a peak!!

[Vallie]

:lol: I wonder if anyone has ever been evicted from this site!!!!!!! :lol:

[Vallie]

Just no one ask how you pronounce Pukekohe!!! :lol:

[littlekiwi]

Just a quick question when will we know final numbers so that I can get the right number of atc's laminated next saturday

[littlekiwi]

I am starting to get excited about this crop and I can't wait to learn more about digi scrapping

[Erica]

Hi littlekiwi - I'm also getting excited about our Kiwi Crop - 1st of many I hope!! Look forward to meeting you and all the other digi scrappers.

[honeymoon]

It's going to be so cool to see you all and be inspired by your scrapping in person.

Jennifer, from memory I think the top number of attendees could be 24, but I'm not sure what we are up too. My last count was 18.

[Lauren]

I would make 24 and you will be safe

[webfrau]

You are so organised Jennifer. It's still on my "to do" list - I wouldn't be surprised if I'm up late the night before trying to do mine!!

[shazzt]

Well I don't think that mine will be laminated - but hopefully I will have some!!! Not long to go girls!!

[PacificTonz]

very excited about it - Lauren did you manage to locate your sample trading card to give us an idea?

[Donut]

I havent started on my cards either! :o You are so organised Littlekiwi!
I dont know if she has signed up here, but a new member might be coming along with me, I hope there is room, I will ask her if she has added her name here yet.

[littlekiwi]

Don't worry I haven't really started - just getting ideas

[littlekiwi]

All is well - I am coming work approved my day off at last!!

[scamptx]

Myflatself has been remiss in getting over here to let you know I want to come visit at the crop--please tell me I'm not too late!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182843&cat=4116

[shazzt]

The more the merrier!!

[littlekiwi]

I'm just wondering will there be internet access at the laptop crop or not?

[Lauren]

Not that I am aware of

[littlekiwi]

Not that I am aware of

Ok thank you

[shazzt]

I believe there are computers in the room that are connected to the internet but there is no facility for us to connect if that makes sense.

[littlekiwi]

I believe there are computers in the room that are connected to the internet but there is no facility for us to connect if that makes sense.

That makes sense - will we be able to use those computers though?

[shazzt]

I believe so but I am hoping to check next week.

[shazzt]

OK ladies - I am hoping to get out to check out the room next week (with school going back and ANZAC Day it just didn't happen this week).
Things you should think about bringing to the crop (if you have them):

1. Yourself!!
2. A laptop if you have one.
3. Extension cord and multi plug box if you have one (I am not sure of the room configuration and power point situtation at this stage)
4. Something for a shared lunch (please advise if anyone has any food allergies/ special requirements)
5. Water bottle (type that won't spill everywhere - we don't want any unfortunate accidents on someone's laptop!)
6. Any albums that you have your digi layouts printed in so we can all have a look :)
7. Your camera!!!
8. Artist Trading Cards (if you have any)
9. Ah yes - of course the grannies - goes without saying (like chocolate) :)
10. $5 for the room (if I can be that mercenary)

(Have I forgetten anything?)

[honeymoon]

Chocolate
Scrapping Books to share

[Erica]

Mmmm :rolleyes: Chocolate was the first thing that came to mind after reading Sharon's post - 'great minds' they say honeymoon :D

[scamptx]

The grannies! {{{Jumping up and down}}} Don't forget the grannies!:yes:

[webfrau]

I've got chocolate!
I bought an Elsie Flannigan book last week so I'll bring that too.

[shazzt]

Oh the Elsie book!! I was flicking through it the other day but resisted (on the basis that I had no money....). I am trying to curb my book buying tendencies and use the library a bit more.

[Donut]

Shall I bring the Digital Scrapbook magazine or have those who subscribed got it now?
Julia - can I sit next to you?! :)
Nothing at all to do with your chocolate supplies of course!!
Is the shared lunch a free for all, or is there anything in particular I should be making?

[webfrau]

Oh the Elsie book!! I was flicking through it the other day but resisted (on the basis that I had no money....). I am trying to curb my book buying tendencies and use the library a bit more.

I was feeling miserable and had worked 6 days in a row - never send me near a shop when I feel like that - it gets expensive! I don't regret my impulsive purchase though I think I'll get lots of inspiration from it.

[webfrau]

Shall I bring the Digital Scrapbook magazine or have those who subscribed got it now?
Julia - can I sit next to you?! :)
Nothing at all to do with your chocolate supplies of course!!
Is the shared lunch a free for all, or is there anything in particular I should be making?

OOOH bring the mag please - I don't think my registration on the initial site worked and I haven't bothered to follow up on it.
Funny how chocolate makes friends isn't it??:D

We need $5 too don't we?

[wen2tap]

so looking forward to catching up with everyone. getting excited... and we could never forget the flat grannies!! ... Julia were did you pick up the Elsie book! have been looking for it for a while?

[webfrau]

Wendy, I found the book at Scrappin Downunder in Takanini. They only had the one copy on the shelf. I bet you'd get it cheaper online at Amazon or the like though.

[littlekiwi]

I found the SS Digi Scrapbooking mag at Paper Plus Manukau in the computer mags section

[shazzt]

I must look out for the mag! As for shared lunch, maybe we could have some indication of savoury vs. sweet (I thought I might bring some nice cheese and bickies). We should probably have some token, non-chocolate related food items.... :)

[littlekiwi]

I'm not sure what Evinta or I will be getting until we go to New World in Panmure on the day. I would think we will try and get 1 sweet thing and 1 savoury thing between us

[sammdc]

yes i finally found a copy of the magazine too had to pay $17.95 for it here in aust and to be honest I was kinda disappointed in it only really good part about it was seeing the ppl from DSP in it.

[Donut]

I'll put myself down to bring savoury then!

[Erica]

I'll bring savoury too.

[Fulltime RVer]

Here is the link to my flat grannie:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=168557&cat=500&ppuser=39945

[PacificTonz]

The last couple were for savoury so I'll bring sweet. See you Sunday.

[shazzt]

Just got an email from my sister - she suggests that those wanting makeup done put their own foundation on to save time. There will just be her there and if all 20 of us want to be done up it will take a wee bit of time. Remember, doesn't have to be perfect - we have Photoshop after all :)

[webfrau]

Foundation?? Isn't that what a house sits on!

[littlekiwi]

Just picked up my atc cards from being laminated and while I was there bought a brand new laptop bag from Warehouse Stationary with 20% off

[shazzt]

OK ladies - not long to go now. Lauren and I just went to check out the room and it looks great!! Thanks again to Fiona for suggesting it - it is exactly what we wanted/needed. Parking shouldn't be an issue on a Sunday (we had no problems parking even today) and it is very easy to find on the main road in Panmure. Big thanks to the NZSG for making this room available to us and I am looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday!!

[Erica]

Me too - Thanks to all three of you for making this crop a reality.

[littlekiwi]

Me too - Thanks to all three of you for making this crop a reality.

I agree !!!

[Evinta]

For those who are coming to the Auckland Crop you may like to make a trading card - these are 2.5x 3.5 inch card on which you might put a bit of information about yourself or something that represents you - you can then swap your cards with others present at the crop
Print your cards out on card stock and you can laminate them if you like - or not - up to you. Its a bit of fun and not compulsory but the girls who came to the Anaheim crop made some great cards !!- Lets see the local variety!!

Can it be non-digital? because without a laptop thats mine (with the printers drivers in it) or black ink i have to resort to non digital stuff.

Oh and i will be bringing a laptop it may be my mums instead, but im not complaining hehe.

[littlekiwi]

Can it be non-digital? because without a laptop thats mine (with the printers drivers in it) or black ink i have to resort to non digital stuff.

Oh and i will be bringing a laptop it may be my mums instead, but im not complaining hehe.

Email it to me and I will print them!

[Evinta]

Email it to me and I will print them!

Ok then, i will edit the one you already seen.

[Shonal]

I'm gutted. My husband has something else on on Sunday and all my baby sitters have other things on, so I now cant make it! Can you let me know when the next one is on and I will try and make it to that one. Sounds like you are all going to have a blast, and I'm really sad to be missing out! :(

[Evinta]

Just got an email from my sister - she suggests that those wanting makeup done put their own foundation on to save time. There will just be her there and if all 20 of us want to be done up it will take a wee bit of time. Remember, doesn't have to be perfect - we have Photoshop after all :)

I can't wear makeup, it will cause more breakouts, part of a overall (painful at times) medical condition.

[littlekiwi]

Oh no!!!

[littlekiwi]

I'm not doing the makeup thing either - I have too many layouts to get done

So far the list is....
NKOTB Challenge 1
My 2 CJ entries
Some Scraplifting
Some We Digi Dare Ya Challenges
Some Sketches
AND anything else I might find between now and then!!

[webfrau]

I'm not doing the makeup thing either - I have too many layouts to get done

I really think you're being very hopeful. Didn't scrap a single thing last time we met!!! Admittedly it's a bit longer this time but I'm not planning on actually achieving much!

[Evinta]

I really think you're being very hopeful. Didn't scrap a single thing last time we met!!! Admittedly it's a bit longer this time but I'm not planning on actually achieving much!

Warning, once i get started i kinda don't stop. Honestly i ran out of glue when i was doing a online scrap crop, it was only one weekend!

[littlekiwi]

I am a lot better at completing digi layouts than I am traditional layouts so even if I only get half done that will be an achievement for me. Last year I only completed 5 traditional layouts but so far this year I have completed 9 digi ones!

[Evinta]

Is there a kitchen and a oven in it at the hall? Just that if so i am thinking that i buy some frozen chips and cook them in the oven, nice and hot.

[shazzt]

I'm gutted. My husband has something else on on Sunday and all my baby sitters have other things on, so I now cant make it! Can you let me know when the next one is on and I will try and make it to that one. Sounds like you are all going to have a blast, and I'm really sad to be missing out! :(


Sorry to hear you can't make it. We are hoping to hold more of these so hopefully next time!!

[shazzt]

Is there a kitchen and a oven in it at the hall? Just that if so i am thinking that i buy some frozen chips and cook them in the oven, nice and hot.

I remember a microwave but I can't recall an oven (which is not to say that there is not one there). Might be better to think of something else. There is limited space in the kitchen so think simple, finger food.

[honeymoon]

I was trying to remember if there was an oven too....finger food is probably best, then we don't have too much to tidy up.

Big day of scrapping tomorrow to get ready for this, as I fly up on Friday.

[littlekiwi]

Just a thought will there be a fridge there?

[Evinta]

I remember a microwave but I can't recall an oven (which is not to say that there is not one there). Might be better to think of something else. There is limited space in the kitchen so think simple, finger food.

Oh bugger, oh well i'll think of something. *Thatishealthybutmaythrowsomescrapfoodin*

[littlekiwi]

I'm sure we will find something on Sunday!

[Evinta]

I'm sure we will find something on Sunday!

Yah we will, i hope we arent too naughty.

Right: Bringing:

a laptop (unsure whos yet)
Digital camera (im going to be shocked if someone else has a A260 powershot and brought it here, its from canada)
Money
littlekiwi
mobile

So anything else?

[littlekiwi]

Yah we will, i hope we arent too naughty.

Right: Bringing:

a laptop (unsure whos yet)
Digital camera (im going to be shocked if someone else has a A260 powershot and brought it here, its from canada)
Money
littlekiwi
mobile

So anything else?

Is it you bring me or I bring you:think:

[shazzt]

Some suggestions for food:
- sandwiches
- sushi (and then you can use Irene's super sushi kit!!)
- chips and dip
- veges and dip
- fruit platter (token healthy item)
- little savouries
- mini pizzas
- muffins
- chocolate....:)

[PacificTonz]

good to see a reminder about the chocolate - or I might have forgotten :lol:

[littlekiwi]

Isn't chocolate and lollies a given at a crop!!

[Evinta]

Is it you bring me or I bring you:think:

We bring each other??

[littlekiwi]

We bring each other??
:think: :think: Yeah ok!!

[Lauren]

Yes there was a fridge

[Evinta]

Yes there was a fridge

Oh good, we can try to keep the chocolate from melting.

[littlekiwi]

By the way I am buying Computer Tricks for Scrapbookers by Jessica Sprague today and I will be bringing that along with my Bazzill Chemistry of colour book

[honeymoon]

They sound good Jennifer.

[Evinta]

Just thought of something. When i scrap i like to have caffinee. Shall we get some drinks as well cause i have no problems getting some drinks. (1x diet coke and another big one) if someone else helps out as well.

[Lauren]

If I remember I am going to bring my espresso machine and some coffee - I find it hard to go a full day without a decent coffee!!

[Evinta]

If I remember I am going to bring my espresso machine and some coffee - I find it hard to go a full day without a decent coffee!!

If you have a cellphone i can txt you on sunday morning that should remind you.

[littlekiwi]

Ooh I will bring my $3 new starbucks coffee cup

[kiwigirl06]

took me a while to read my email but am so glad I read this in time.
I am just down the road and would love to be there.
Carol

[shazzt]

No worries Carol - I have added you to the list!

[webfrau]

This is all sounding very exciting. I got my ATCs done today - all laminated and everything and it's not even Saturday yet! :)

[shazzt]

I finally did my ATCs today - hopefully laminate them tomorrow. Then I must put together a list of stuff to bring!! This is getting exciting :)

[PacificTonz]

Hey ladies, where do you get them laminated (esp if anyone knows on North Shore), and if you are running REALLY behind, does it matter if they aren't laminated?

[shazzt]

I don't think it matters if they are laminated or not Toni :)

[angelicjoey]

I know if you went to Warehouse Stationary in Wairau Park they should be able to do it there.

[Evinta]

So am i bringing drinks as well on sunday? (i don't mind, i don't drink coffee, i don't think littlekiwi does ether)

[wen2tap]

Well I got my ATC done just not laminated hope to get them done tomorrow...getting all excited Like, its xmas or something!! have to get some pages printed off..... and Im running out of ink....darn...... put that on the list too....
Im not planning on getting much done whilst at the crop more looking forward to meeting everyone!!!!
Sharon is there anything you would like me to bring??

[honeymoon]

Is your ATC one sided or two?

[littlekiwi]

This is all sounding very exciting. I got my ATCs done today - all laminated and everything and it's not even Saturday yet! :)

Well done!!!

[littlekiwi]

Hey ladies, where do you get them laminated (esp if anyone knows on North Shore), and if you are running REALLY behind, does it matter if they aren't laminated?

I got mine done at Warehouse Stationary 3 x A4 was $6 but make sure they are pre-cut before you get them done.

[Evinta]

Well its getting more and more closer to the crop and Harvey norman has two more days to decide wither or not im getting my laptop back.

In other words, mines in for repair and im getting more and more sure that im using my mums on the day. I don't mind. Why complain when this laptop only takes a minute to get to windows from startup? including login?

[shazzt]

My ATC is one sided - I wrote my details on the non printed side and from the state of my handwriting you will be able to see why I digi scrap (the computer is far neater!!) and why it is not a good idea to write these things after a couple of glasses of wine (one or two ... mistakes).

[Evinta]

Mines going to be handmade, photoshop trail ran out XX

[kiwigirl06]

I'm really forward to meeting you all, as a newbie I know I'm going to learn heaps and it will be so nice to hear our own language (digital) spoken LOL!
My partners eyes glaze over already.
See you all on Sunday.
Carol

[littlekiwi]

Mines going to be handmade, photoshop trail ran out XX

How about this - you tell me what you would like on them and I can make them for you

[Evinta]

How about this - you tell me what you would like on them and I can make them for you

I already started making one.

[shazzt]

it will be so nice to hear our own language (digital) spoken LOL!
My partners eyes glaze over already.


Ah yes - I know that look well.....:twins:

[Evinta]

And you guys will know what im on about when it comes to things like "now ctrl+Z will remove that" xD

Sorry, getting too excited. If i seem distant for a hour or so its quite normal, i have aspergers so doing this is out of my comfit zone all right lol.

[Erica]

My DH just nods and smiles when I start on about digi this and digi that, I think he's mastered the art of looking as though he knows what I'm talking about and give him his due, he can repeat back to me what I just said verbatum, another knack I suppose. :D

[littlekiwi]

anyone I know is just blown away by what I do and I am really only just dipping my toes in the BIG WIDE world of digi

[melodiustenor]

I am so sorry, I am going to have to pull out. I was enrolled for a course, paid up, which was supposed to be a few weeks ago. They rescheduled it for this weekend. I had been trying to find a way to go to an alternative venue later in the year, but all the other courses have been done for the year already in the other locations. And it is a compulsory course for gymnastic judges as our code has changed. I really hope you guys have a great day! and I will be wishing I didn't have to work so hard!

[Evinta]

I am so sorry, I am going to have to pull out. I was enrolled for a course, paid up, which was supposed to be a few weeks ago. They rescheduled it for this weekend. I had been trying to find a way to go to an alternative venue later in the year, but all the other courses have been done for the year already in the other locations. And it is a compulsory course for gymnastic judges as our code has changed. I really hope you guys have a great day! and I will be wishing I didn't have to work so hard!

aww thats a shame, i was excited to see you as well as everyone else. :no:

[shazzt]

Sorry to hear you can't join us - hopefully next time!!

[Evinta]

Im taking my own laptop ^^ its coming back tomorrow ^^

[Erica]

See you next time.

[Evinta]

So im getting a bottle of diet coke but what else? Coke, fanta, lift?

[littlekiwi]

Im taking my own laptop ^^ its coming back tomorrow ^^

Woo Hoo !! Fantastic News!!

[shazzt]

Only one more day to go!!

[evergreen100]

Have a great day at the crop tomorrow, ladies!!! Please keep those flatties under close surveillance...they frequently run amok!!!!!!

[Evinta]

Woo Hoo !! Fantastic News!!

I lied. Its on my bed ^_^

And yes one more day, when i got the laptop back however, she said it was monday the seventh :doh: im going to push that 50 download limit soon!

And yay i can use my licence of PS7, since its a xp one ^^