Come to a laptop crop AT ADOBE headquarters in July!!!!

[Team Digital]

The biggest news in digital scrapbooking since Adobe is that we're GOING to Adobe!!

Now that it's over, read about the trip here! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33083)

http://tinyurl.com/35ontn (http://tinyurl.com/2gmnko)

Details are posted below and we are sold out!
(Didn't make it in time? We're sorry and we'll certainly miss you. Maybe next year?!)

LAPTOP CROP AT ADOBE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Saturday July 26, 2008
9am to 9pm Pacific - All day laptop crop
$20 Early Registration Fee through June 24 (includes lunch, dinner, & snacks)
Crowne Plaza San Jose (walking distance to Adobe) Group Rate is $120/night.
The San Jose Photo Walk will be on Friday July 25. Click here for more info (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32213).


You're invited to make a rare visit to the hallowed halls of Adobe, check out DSP, Epson, Adobe, and Wacom products, share your ideas and feedback with Adobe, print your 12x12 pages, learn some new tricks, and have a blast scrapbooking all day! Come meet your fellow scrapbookers in real life, not a chat room! Lots of fun, prizes, goodies, specials, surprises, and more! Bring your digital and/or hybrid albums and projects to show off!

You don't have to use an Adobe software program to come! But you might win one there!

Dennis Hoff from Wacom will be at the crop to demonstrate their tablets AND he'll be bringing some tablets to give away! You might win a Bamboo Fun Tablet (http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboofun.cfm)!

We are sold out!

Mark your calendars for July 26!!!!!!!!

Corporate Headquarters, Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Map to Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/maps/sj_map.html)

Parking info: Park in the East Tower parking garage. Once in the East Tower, there is a door which leads into the lobby (in which the Park conference room is located). The East tower parking is accessible from the southbound side of Almaden Blvd.

Crowne Plaza San Jose
282 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-998-0400 Phone
877-227-6963 Toll Free
Map to Crowne Plaza (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/sjcpc/transportation)
(There are also many other hotel choices near Adobe and near SJC, the closest airport.)

Click here (http://digitalscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/2008/02/big-news.html) to see more photos from Amanda and Margie's last trip to Adobe!
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Here are the video clues that were posted about the surprise. Great guessing!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videosca1.shtml
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videossj2.shtml
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videosad3.shtml

[Tara]

I'm so there!!!!! A trip to visit the family AND a visit to the digital scrapbooking Mecca????? I'm in!!!!

[webfrau]

Only if I win lotto I'm afraid. (sigh!)

[omiof5]

I'll be there!

[SuzanneCWalker]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooottttttttttttttttt!

[Margie]

i'm so there! wouldn't miss it!!!! :D

[Lauren]

How could I miss this one!!!- Im SOOOOOOOOOOO there!!!

[Erica]

I'd soooooooo love to be there, have to start saving the pennies. What an event!!!

[honeymoon]

How exciting is that!

I so wish I could be there.

[JaeDee]

Congrats on such a fun happening! We leave for Japan on the 20th of July so I won't be able to join you! But have fun without me!!

[AmberK]

Im definitely there! woo hoo- so exciting!

[Meryl]

Sounds just so exciting - I'd love to be there :)

[shazzt]

I need to win Lotto too I'm afraid. I did suggest to my husband that it might be a great place to go for our tenth wedding anniversary but for some reason he wasn't that keen. I can't understand it myself. Sigh. I am soooo jealous....

[honeymoon]

So if one of us wins Lotto.... do we make a deal that we take the other Kiwi scrappers with us to San Jose!!

[littlekiwi]

So if one of us wins Lotto.... do we make a deal that we take the other Kiwi scrappers with us to San Jose!!

That would be nice - not that long ago my local lotto store sold a ticket worth just under half a million dollars.

[RoadMap4Us]

WOW!!! What a wonderful plan! Hmmmm -- how to fit it in???

[cherebus]

I would so love to do this, not sure we'll have the funds since we're in the process of redoing the kitchen. Hmmm maybe I can talk my dad in to giving me this trip as my 40th birthday present.

[dagwood]

wonder if my boss will understand when I tell him I need a day off work to attend a crop in San Jose, maybe if I throw around the word Adobe he will understand

[Margie]

you could say focus group, research project, digital business venture... :)
can't wait to see many of you! sad we'll be missing others though!

[lauraloub]

My 70th birthday is early in July...I am already throwing hints for $$$ for the plane ticket and accommodations. I certainly hope we are all going to stay in the same hotel so that when Adobe finally kicks us out we can continue partying all night.

ALSO some of us could pool for rent-a-cars...those hitting the airport around the same times.

I am planning on this...can you tell?

[Frani_54]

WOWZERS! It's just a few miles from where I live....would love to meet up with you guys....

[Amanda]

I can't wait to meet so many of you! I wouldn't miss it for the world!

[Margie]

amanda! you still have 4 days left until the baby! you better tell him! :D just saw your ticker, too funny!!
some people from adobe have a clue that we're a little passionate (aka nuts) but i hope they realized what they signed up for!
and lauralou, you can NOT be turning 70! i won't believe you!

[shazzt]

So if one of us wins Lotto.... do we make a deal that we take the other Kiwi scrappers with us to San Jose!!

Great idea Fiona :) I guess we all can't fit in Lauren's luggage!

[sailingsue]

I'm so there. It's so close to where I live and what an extra bonus with Adobe being the location. I can't wait. Count me in for sure!!! It will be so great meeting everyone in person. Counting down the days.

[Rene Bross]

I'll be there FOR SURE!!! A great opportunity to visit my family and friends too!!! YAY!!!

[Cathiemarie]

I am sooooo there, Lynnie (FormbyGirl) and I are planning it already. I am so glad the grannies convinced me to call the airline company when I had to cancel my trip to Vegas. They gave me a credit note for another flight so this is just perfect for me.

[Margie]

yay! i was bummed for you for vegas, but had a feeling you wouldn't mind coming to san jose instead!! it's quite a long trip for you! :D

[Cathiemarie]

yay! i was bummed for you for vegas, but had a feeling you wouldn't mind coming to san jose instead!! it's quite a long trip for you! :D

It is a long way Margie, but every mile, NAY, every inch of the way will be worth it - I just know it's going to be the best ever.

[Emma]

I'm checking prices: would like to come in really early and leave really late and not stay overnight. Austin to San Jose has loads of non-stop flights since there's so much travel between them in the semiconductor industry, and I think Troy has some miles from going over there for work so often. I think I may have some med issues getting on the plane so close to my due date, but hopefully I can get it all worked out! I'm really excited to go!

[sailingsue]

Do we have the times set up yet for the day's activities on the 26th? I know I'm asking a little early, but I'm flying back home that day from Vancouver, Canada from vacation and I want to make sure I book an early enough flight back home. Thanks

[Meg]

I'm coming, too!!!!!!!!!!! I had so much fun in Vegas, there's no WAY I'm going to miss this! I'll be driving down, most likely, so I can help be a taxi, if needed!

[Emma]

nothing exact yet, because I need to know also so I can fly in around them to get in early enough for any fun meetings, and leave late enough after the crop gets over. Right now I'm ballparking it, but I don't have a lot of flight options for really early or really late (red-eyes).

[cherebus]

This is looking much more likely to happen for me. My sweet DH has been racking up Delta miles with trips for work most recently one to Korea. So I may only need to cover hotel for a couple nights. Well that and a baby sitter for Sat because Ken has a wedding to shoot that day, but I think we'll be covered.

[Margie]

we'll post more details soon! can't wait to see everyone (many again, and many for the first time!) :)

[Margie]

here's a blinkie if you want to count the days!!

just copy and paste into your signature:
http://tinyurl.com/35ontn (http://tinyurl.com/2gmnko)

[Lisa Carter]

I will be there too...and this time no hubby tagging along so i will be staying with you all!!!
now don't get me wrong...I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE my hubby but they do put a damper on crops...lol

[Emma]

they sure do, I was wondering what happened to you, Lisa!

[bendipez]

I'll be there too! This time no airports(which i now hate)can just drive down. Just a couple of questions though. Is the sign up fee going to be the same? And do we need to bring a tribute to the adobe gods..heehee!

[Margie]

great! (and me too!) we'll announce the details like fees and such soon.
not sure what adobe will require, but as usual we do require chocolate though. :) or pez! love my pez! :D

[omiof5]

I will be there too...and this time no hubby tagging along so i will be staying with you all!!!
now don't get me wrong...I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE my hubby but they do put a damper on crops...lol

My DH will be driving up with me, Lisa, but he already knows the rules. :lol: Las Vegas last fall was easy because he could gamble -- not sure what he's going to do in San Jose. We used to live up in the Bay Area, though, so he may call some friends. :think:

P.S. Will we be able to a get a group discount at any particular hotel?

[elizabethlmccoy]

OOH lauren kim will you be hosting a photo walk through adobe HQ LOL!!!!

i'm working very very very hard to be there!! it sounds absolutely wonderful!!

[Margie]

we'll share on hotels as soon as we can.
and if we did a photo walk thru adobe, they'd have to kill us! :D but maybe nearby, it's a pretty town!!

[Carma]

Well I am going to look into going to this....my husband said this week why didin't you go to the Las Vegas Laptop.....ouch.....I had wanted to go so bad, but felt like I couldn't go because I could not leave him. We have friends in San Jose and maybe he could hang out with them...we shall see. I want to keep posted on this one. It would be so fun.

[elizabethlmccoy]

Hey...hubbys are welcome if they're into scrapping too right????

[elizabethlmccoy]

not saying mine is interested in scrapping himself....just throwing that out there for those hubbys who might like a crop.

[Tara]

My non-hubby (i.e. my BF) comes and he has a great time. He doesn't usually scrap much, but he's entertained all the same. But he's unique...I don't think every guy would have such a good time. But, it certainly isn't a girls only event!

[Margie]

yes, but only if they can handle any ribbing that may come along with it. :shocked:
here's poor chris, who took it well in vegas...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/scrapster/images/chris.jpg

[elizabethlmccoy]

Lol

[willjenni]

OK, for Vegas I kept saying "oh, I want to go but how can I swing it with the kids in school....oh I'm thinking about it....blah, blah....didn't make it. SO, to make myself make this work I'm going to post it right now.....see y'all there! I'll be in San Jose. Yippeee!!! I can't imagine finally getting to meet so many of you and I seriously can't wait. :-)

[Tara]

LOL - I think that look on Mr. Orange Sue's face is from something besides the crop!!! :)

[Meg]

I don't understand, Tara! What in the world could he be reacting to? Certainly not something we girls were doing! ;)

[Tara]

Hmmm Meg, I don't know...I'm sure it didn't involve a pregnant groomsman or anything like that...

[Carma]

Oh boy we missed out on not being to the last Vegas Crop...LOL He is such a good sport.

[evesmama]

I am soooo excited that there is one near where I live! I am wondering what actually goes on there. Can someone tell me! What do I bring?
Any info helps!
Thanks,
Susan

[maryjos]

Oh, I so wish I could afford to go! But being all the way on the other side of the US, and not having anyone to share expenses with makes it tough! I not only use Adobe products for all my photography and scrapbook work, my income all comes from software that runs on Adobe ColdFusion server. With as much income as I generate for them, they should pay for me to come! :)

[reneeshannon]

I'm trying to work my hubby to let me go. I'm wanting to go so bad. I think I have him about to give in and let me buy the plane tickets. What hotel are most of you staying at?? I'd love to meet up the night before for dinner and drinks!

[Carma]

Oh, I so wish I could afford to go! But being all the way on the other side of the US, and not having anyone to share expenses with makes it tough! I not only use Adobe products for all my photography and scrapbook work, my income all comes from software that runs on Adobe ColdFusion server. With as much income as I generate for them, they should pay for me to come! :)

Wow, I had no idea that maryjos was into a business with her photos, but want to say she does have some fantastic shots on her websites...also her gallery is just busting at the seams with wonderful shots of all sorts of things. She does beautifu photos of flowers, photos that I would give my eyeteeth to be able to catch on camera.
Way to go Maryjos......you deserve a big pat on the back.:tup: :tup: :clap: :clap:

[Lauren]

we'll share on hotels as soon as we can.
and if we did a photo walk thru adobe, they'd have to kill us! :D but maybe nearby, it's a pretty town!!
I have a friend who has a friend who has a friend who knows the area - I will find out what sort of places there are that would work for a photo walk - - It might not be quite as easy for this time as it was in Vegas where everything is so central and easy to find - but I will work on it- -

[sailingsue]

Lauren, I live about 30 minutes away from Adobe and would be more than happy to work with you to plan a photowalk. I've done a number of weddings and portrait sessions in that area. Also, the city of San Francisco and the beautiful coastline is within 45 min of where Adobe is located. PM me and I'm sure we can plan a great walk. Sue

[Lauren]

Sue that would be great - Ive just this minute done some googling and it does look like there are quite a lot of great photo ops in the vicinity - from Peralta Adobe to Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph to Guadalupe River Park and Gardens and Mexican Heritage Plaza so this could work out quite well. I will be sure to contact you closer to the time to get your suggestions

[Starla]

how much is it?

[Karen Bowers]

well, if you're going to come to my neck of the woods, i think i'll want to play too!!! i think it's been 10 years since i went to the adobe offices and i wasn't scrapping back then!

[elizabethlmccoy]

ooh i've heard & seen about those photo walks....eek!! could I be going on one how COOL!!!

[maryjos]

Wow, I had no idea that maryjos was into a business with her photos, but want to say she does have some fantastic shots on her websites...also her gallery is just busting at the seams with wonderful shots of all sorts of things. She does beautifu photos of flowers, photos that I would give my eyeteeth to be able to catch on camera.
Way to go Maryjos......you deserve a big pat on the back.:tup: :tup: :clap: :clap:
Wow, thanks for the nice comments. Yeah, I've done photography for canine sports since the earliest days of autofocus SLRs, and in that niche I'm pretty good. I've really wanted to branch out and do more, but I make so much more money as a programmer, it's always hard to justify the time and expense involved! :)

[elizabethlmccoy]

If you're on facebook be sure to join the crop event listing there:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22733490423

Spread the word around too!!!

[canay]

This is just two days after my birthday and I live about an hour and a half away. Guess I need to check it out!

[jlho0990]

Excuse me if this question sounds silly, but do you have to sign up to attend? Where can I find more details?

I work here at Adobe in San Jose so I'm in awe that so many people want to come visit our headquarters.

[Margie]

we'll be posting more details soon! i'm sure you'll have an inside track! :)
man, thousands of digital scrappers would come if they could!! we love adobe! :D

[Tara]

I work here at Adobe in San Jose so I'm in awe that so many people want to come visit our headquarters.

LOL! Adobe is like Mecca for digital scrapbookers! :)

[Sharon1313]

I am soooo excited that there is one near where I live! I am wondering what actually goes on there. Can someone tell me! What do I bring?
Any info helps!
Thanks,
Susan

Susan, these crops are a lot of fun. You'll need your laptop with whatever page-creation software you typically use, any scrapping kits you have, some scanned photos, and that's about it! Oh, and chocolate... although the DSP gals usually are pretty generous in their offerings! You might want to bring a camera. Mostly what goes on is a lot of laughter, sometimes some tutorials or demonstrations, and a little bit of scrapping, LOL... each person gets a power hookup and a table space and we all go to work. (Some get more pages done than others!)

Hope you can make it!

[jlho0990]

hee hee... it will be just another day at the office for me....
I've never been to a digital crop so I'm looking forward to see what happens at these events.

[bendipez]

And just a quick fyi....the next day is the last day of the garlic festival in gilroy. Scrapping all day, then eating all the next day...whoo, hoo!
p.s. the garlic festival starts on friday...

[elizabethlmccoy]

oooh I LOVE LOVE LOVE GARLIC!!!!!

[Tara]

Oh the Garlic Festival!!! I forgot about that...I was dragged there many times by my parents when I was a youngster!

[suvgal]

I'm trying to decide when to arrive and how long to stay as we're making this a vacation. Have never been to San Jose. Anything else going on in the area?Does anyone know if Adobe has any deals with local hotels on room discounts?

[KatesPassion]

San Francisco is about an hour north - and truly worth a visit. Be sure to visit Golden Gate Park and the museums on the grounds - just amazing. There is the coolest children's playground too with a lovely old carasoul in Golden Gate Park as well. There is Monterrey and their incredible Aquarium and an adorable little town, Capitola - just over the hills.

I would be sure to add a day before the weekend or after so that you can do site seeing.

Northern California is an amazing place - worth the trip!!

[reneeshannon]

Is anyone interested in touring Alcatraz with me that Sunday? I'm staying an extra day to tour there because my great-great uncle was sent there after robbing a bank in KY and tried to escape and ended up causing a mass breakout attempt and killed 2 guards before he was killed... not something to be proud of, but it would be neat to see where my idiot family member did that! lol....

[willjenni]

Wow! What a story....that's one to make sure gets passed down through the generations. Enjoy the tour! :-)

[suvgal]

What a story! We took the audio tour when we were there and at times you felt like you were there. If I remember correctly, a break out was mentioned on the audio. Enjoy.

[KatesPassion]

My son & daughter in law live in San Francisco, so I will be bunking at his house for the weekend for the Adobe Event. If anyone would like to meet up on Sunday in San Francisco, I am happy to lead a bit of a tour around the city - perhaps we could have a lunch on the Wharf. There is a train from San Jose to San Francisco so its pretty easy to get to.

It is also nice to go across the bridge to Sausalito. They have some cute shops and the view back to San Fran is amazing.

Anyway, just send a PM as the time grows near and let me know. You can't get that close to the Golden Gate Bridge and not take a peek.

Regards,
Kate

[Lauren]

I will also be spending time before or after ( havent booked any tickets yet) the crop in the SFO area . I intend to see all the exciting places that there are to see in the area including alcatraz, sausalito the Golden Gate bridge etc etc - I also intend to get to Napa Valley if I have time and have a long list of further afield places I probably wont get to but have hopes to!!
Perhaps we can organise the photo walk to be a little further afield than San Jose this time - and have it in SanFrancisco - I will look into options in the next month to work out practicalities - The photo walk will more than likely be on the Friday .
If you are interested in attending the photo walk then raise your hand and let me know if you are interested in going further afield than just the local San Jose area

[Tara]

Going further afield would be my suggestion...I think SF is a much more interesting place for a photo walk! I'm in pretty much wherever you decide!

[suvgal]

Put me down for 2 (DH is coming) for the photo walk. We're game for whatever. This is my first crop and am looking forward to it.

[Lauren]

You will love it Suvgal- crops are just so much fun - There are several members here who are very familiar with the San Jose SanFrancisco area who I hope will help me out organising this photo walk - I really enjoy them - what could be more fun than taking photos of great places with lots of new and not so new friends

[Scrapping4Him]

So do you setup a LAN or is everyone working stand alone? Also, are we in the room with the computers the entire day that bringing a desktop is a possibility? Just curious as I'm thinking about making the trek up but it would have to be with my desktop as I can't afford the laptop I really want :rolleyes:

[omiof5]

I will also be spending time before or after ( havent booked any tickets yet) the crop in the SFO area . I intend to see all the exciting places that there are to see in the area including alcatraz, sausalito the Golden Gate bridge etc etc - I also intend to get to Napa Valley if I have time and have a long list of further afield places I probably wont get to but have hopes to!!
Perhaps we can organise the photo walk to be a little further afield than San Jose this time - and have it in SanFrancisco - I will look into options in the next month to work out practicalities - The photo walk will more than likely be on the Friday .
If you are interested in attending the photo walk then raise your hand and let me know if you are interested in going further afield than just the local San Jose area

I would vote for San Fran, too -- wonderful city to walk or grab a cable car -- unlimited number of interesting shots! Even farther afield -- crossing the Golden Gate would get us to Sausalito, redwoods, shots back at the city, etc. Kind of hard to go wrong in that part of California, I think. :tup:

[Lauren]

Ive done a bit of research and there is a train from san jose to San francisco which runs regularly - there is one that leaves at 9.40 from San jose and gets to San Francisco at 11am and that sounds like it would be a good one for us to take for those who dont have car transport. I will look into a photo walk route in San Francisco along with one in San Jose and we can vote on which would be the most fun

[Margie]

So do you setup a LAN or is everyone working stand alone? Also, are we in the room with the computers the entire day that bringing a desktop is a possibility?

it's all stand alone, but we'll post more about internet access if that's a possibility.

i've taken my desktop to crops before! not super convenient, but if it's an all day thing i didn't mind. didn't bring all the peripherals, just tower, keyboard, and mouse.

[bendipez]

Muir Woods in Marin County is very nice, Santa Cruz Boardwalk is also fun. Shawn just suggested a side trip over to Berkeley. Traffic in the bay area is a pain no matter what time of day.

[sailingsue]

Being born and raised in San Francisco I would love to help out with great places to go on the photowalk. Unfortunately won't be back from vacation until the early am on crop day (7/26) Wouldn't mine at all to lead something up for Sunday. The different neighborhoods in the city offer so much...i.e Chinatown, Northbeach, Mission, Downtown, Fisherman's Wharf, great Victorian buildings, and amazing buildings all around the city. Great people shots too. Golden Gate park has a lot of great photos spots as well as the local beaches around the city. A couple of the beaches offer amazing shots of the Golden Gate Bridge. Night shots of the city can be great too. Let me know what you think.

[Scrapping4Him]

it's all stand alone, but we'll post more about internet access if that's a possibility.

i've taken my desktop to crops before! not super convenient, but if it's an all day thing i didn't mind. didn't bring all the peripherals, just tower, keyboard, and mouse.

Oh cool - good to know! LOL - not having to deal with hooking up to a network is just fine by me as I hate that side of computers - that's what the hubby is for! But I don't mind a little inconvenience so I can have my 24" LCD display - the eyes really thank me for it at the end of the day. Plus I use these cool harnesses by geargrip.com to move my CPU and LCD dislplay - makes it way easier.

[angelicjoey]

Wow so much to look forward too.

My Hubby has said it could be a possibility for me to attend this. Is there room for a newbie from little old gorgeous NZ? And what about bringing hubby with me, although its not definate he will come?

Also what would be the main airport I would fly into first from Auckland?

[sailingsue]

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is where you need to fly into. There is a smaller airport in San Jose where Adobe is located but doubt if you could get a direct flight from Auckland to San Jose. The distance by car from SFO to San Jose with no traffic is between 30-40 min. At the airport you can easily rent a car.

[Lauren]

I will be flying in from Auckland - Air NZ does a direct flight from Auckland to SFO - Its a nice airport which Ive flown in and out of several times now

[angelicjoey]

Thanks for that. I have never been to the states so is a bit overwhelming just thinking about it.. :)

[Lauren]

Feel free to PM me - its hard for me to believe now but my first trip was only just over a year ago - I remember it was quite stressful!!- - This trip in July will be my 6th!!!!! so Im a seasoned pro now!!

[kathleen08]

I'm trying to work on this ... I work for Oracle (software company that is headquartered in Redwood Shores), and it would be so excellent if I could combine a work and play trip!

Lauren, if you are at all a wine person, Napa and Sonoma are so worth the trip. It is such a beautiful part of the world, to say nothing of the wine! My husband and I have been visiting wine country once or twice a year since 1999, so if you can squeeze it into your schedule, I would be happy to make some suggestions. We are planning a trip for April right now, and I get so excited just thinking about it!

~ Kathleen

[Lauren]

am I a wine person?????????????????????- LOLOL - do ducks waddle???????????????? Actually Im planning to spend a day or so in the Napa Valley - I have a friend Im meeting before or after the crop and we will spend some time enjoying the northern california countryside!!

[kathleen08]

Takes one to know one!

Quack!

~ Kathleen

[suvgal]

Jo-Bring hubby. Mine is coming and this is my first crop too. We're coming from Connecticut and planning to make a vacation of it.

[Lauren]

Being born and raised in San Francisco I would love to help out with great places to go on the photowalk. Unfortunately won't be back from vacation until the early am on crop day (7/26) Wouldn't mine at all to lead something up for Sunday. The different neighborhoods in the city offer so much...i.e Chinatown, Northbeach, Mission, Downtown, Fisherman's Wharf, great Victorian buildings, and amazing buildings all around the city. Great people shots too. Golden Gate park has a lot of great photos spots as well as the local beaches around the city. A couple of the beaches offer amazing shots of the Golden Gate Bridge. Night shots of the city can be great too. Let me know what you think.
Experience tells us that a photo walk before the crop is more successful - and we do have to be mindful of transport issues regarding getting from San Jose to San Francisco but I have a photo walk route that was done by another group last year which we can call on in SFO which looks to be quite fun . Alternatively there is a historical park in San Jose which has free entry and there is also the Winchester Mystery House which might make a good venue ( it has gardens as well ) - it however is quite pricey to get entry to

[Sharon1313]

Perhaps since some folks are bringing spouses and/or significant others, we could plan an evening event where folks could get acquainted? Maybe the night before, or the evening of the crop if it doesn't go too late?

[Tara]

Oooooooh, an evening out before the crop would be so awesome!!! We could all go out to dinner somewhere and invite the hubbies/BFs/travel companions. We could choose a moderately priced place - no breaking the bank but no Taco Bell either. IF people couldn't afford it, they wouldn't have to go...but it would be another fun option of things to do. Heck, let's make a whole week out of it!!! I'll be on summer vacation - - bring it on!!!

(And don't you just love how it is the New Zealander who is always our travel guide?!)

Oh - things have probably changed for you who are not on the West Coast...but right now my little Adobe ticker says we have EXACTLY 5 months to go. Wahooo!!!!

[Margie]

psst, tara, you're busy the night before, remember?? :D

[Tara]

Oh yeah....(Tara hits her head and makes a Homer-Simpson-like "Doh!")

well, I still think it is a great idea even if I can't go! :) And maybe if people stick around or come early we can do another event or meal at a time when I can go!

[Lauren]

Yes I think its a good idea too - and Im sure we can semi organise something - of course we may need someone who actually lives there to give us some recommendations on suitable places etc - but we have plenty of time for that

[reneeshannon]

Looks like I'm flying in on Thursday afternoon and staying until Sunday. I'm up for meeting anyone either Thursday night (my flight lands at 2:30 and I should be at the hotel by 4pm) or Friday night. I think it would be a ton of fun to meet up before hand and then go to the crop! I'm sooooo excited about coming!!!!!

[Lauren]

Well the photo walk is friday - maybe we could have some kind of get together on thursday night - - failing that we could have one after the photo walk on friday night

[reneeshannon]

Either way is good for me Lauren... count me in for the photo walk as well! I just need to make sure I have plenty of memory cards for my camera!! lol...

[sunhappy]

Ooh, I'm glad I saw the last few additions to this thread--I was working on airline reservations for Friday, thinking that the photo walk would be Sunday. Is there a place where all the details are posted or is it too early for that yet?

[suvgal]

It's more and more exciting. Can't wait for the crop details so I can make reservations.

[reneeshannon]

As far as I know, there isn't any details yet. They should be getting them together soon though. I know it's better to book flights/hotel as early as possible. And once we get the extra cash to do it, I'll be booking. I want to make sure I can get the hotel/flight I want.

[Lauren]

No exact details yet but we've done 2 photo walks in the past - one before the crop and one after and the concensus was that it was much more fun before the crop because then you had great photos to scrap with and share during the crop, but we are always flexible !!
Dinner could be on the Friday after the photo walk or on the Sunday - not everyone will probably be available for either of the days but we will go with whatever suits the majority probably

[suvgal]

When I go to conferences blocks of rooms are set aside for the participants. Does DSP do anything like that or maybe would Adobe do that?

[bendipez]

Just a quick FYI...San Francisco in July can be COLD! Also, Critical Mass starts around 5pm and you do not want to be in a car from 5-7pm.

[scamptx]

There's been a lot of chatter on this thread since I last checked!

I am (tentatively) planning on flying in to SJC on Thursday, photo walking Friday, cropping Saturday, Sunday--open to suggestions, but would like to go on into San Fran..and be there the rest of the time, flying out of Oakland on Tuesday.

Just saying! :D :D

Open to inexpensive hotel recommendations for either place! And by the way, if you are looking and see a place in San Jose called the Plaza Hotel, don't try to book it! The Plaza Hotel, located on Almaden Avenue and East San Fernando Street, is where parole officers traditionally send ex-cons to live after prison. It is home to almost 20 registered --- offenders -- the highest concentration in the city. :yikes: :yikes:

But no worries, it was/is scheduled for demolition--that's an up and comming neighborhood from what I read. It just threw me for a loop when I was looking around! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[scamptx]

Is anyone interested in touring Alcatraz with me that Sunday? I'm staying an extra day to tour there because my great-great uncle was sent there after robbing a bank in KY and tried to escape and ended up causing a mass breakout attempt and killed 2 guards before he was killed... not something to be proud of, but it would be neat to see where my idiot family member did that! lol....

Definitely a possibility for me! I'm also planning to see the redwoods--never have, and can't see not taking advantage whilst so close!

[Audrey]

A definite maybe for me & my husband!! Looking into flights & hotel prices. :)

[sunhappy]

WooHoo!! I'm there! I made hotel & flight reservations--arriving Thursday midday and leaving early Sunday. I am SO looking forward to this!

[bendipez]

If anyone is planning a trip to the napa wine country you hould stop at Taylor's Automatic Refresher in downtown Napa! My lunch was a bluecheese hamburger with fries tossed with garlic butter and parsley, washed down with a 2006 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc(they were out of the viogner).

[elizabethlmccoy]

well I've determined my trip dates i will be flying out of atlanta on thursday 7-24-08 and returning home monday 7-21-08

anyone else know the dates they're going also???

[Lauren]

Do you mean monday 28th???- or are you worked out time travel - if you have can you bring me back the last week please because I lost it somewhere

[reneeshannon]

I'm flying out of San Antonio that Thursday and coming home Sunday.

[Scrapping4Him]

I'm planning to fly out sometime Thursday and heading home Sunday evening. (Flying from San Diego)

[Carma]

I am still hopeing to come but my hubby is not well at all right now. So I will wait and see. I do not feel like I can leave him home with out a caregiver and have no one here that could do that. He is really having a rough time. Keep good thoughts that I will be able to come, for now I will just say I will be there if at all possible.

[scamptx]

Carma, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I'm also planning on flying out on Thursday into San Jose, and returning to Austin on Tuesday afternoon probably out of Oakland. I want to spend a couple of days in San Francisco and see the redwoods.

Has anybody looked at hotels in San Jose? The main thing I noticed is that they're pretty spendy for the week night, but drop for the weekend.

Lauren, does the DSP team know where they're staying, or have any recommendations?

[elizabethlmccoy]

LOL...yes the 28th Thanks Lauren.

I certainly don't want to go back to before I meet all of you!!!! I won't remember anything LOL. I guess I was a bit excited and wasn't reading the calendar correctly :lol: :lol: :lol:

Do you mean monday 28th???- or are you worked out time travel - if you have can you bring me back the last week please because I lost it somewhere

[omiof5]

I'm driving up on Thursday and staying until whenever I feel like going home. :lol: Willing to book my hotel now if someone can recommend -- would like to be in the same hotel as some other DSPers.

[Lauren]

Carma, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I'm also planning on flying out on Thursday into San Jose, and returning to Austin on Tuesday afternoon probably out of Oakland. I want to spend a couple of days in San Francisco and see the redwoods.

Has anybody looked at hotels in San Jose? The main thing I noticed is that they're pretty spendy for the week night, but drop for the weekend.

Lauren, does the DSP team know where they're staying, or have any recommendations?
Im not sure on hotels yet myself - I will either fly in Wed or Thurs and stay for a few days afterward or fly in Monday and go home on Sunday or Monday - not sure yet- it depends on the cost of the flights at the time i book - the date i choose can vary up to $600 depending on dates

[sssnoo]

i'll definitely be there - I help run an Ethiopian Heritage Camp that weekend and it is nearby (near Santa Cruz) - I thought long and hard and I do the camp every year and honestly I think they will get along without me on Saturday. There is a LOT of weekday business travel (including me for my "real" job) so hotels will be pricey - Mountain View and some other suburbs may be less expensive - and it isn't like Vegas where you want to stay on the strip or something. Expect traffic to be a nightmare at weekday rush hours and do not plan on going anywhere then.

[Cathiemarie]

Yay, you might notice that I'm now wearing the blinkie, and counting.

[scamptx]

Cathiemarie!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Can't wait!!!!

[crlin60]

Wow, if only i had a laptop!! This would be so great to go to!!

[scamptx]

Please don't let that stop you! I didn't own a laptop when I went to my first crop, and I had a blast! The photo walk the day before will be fun, you meet all kinds of great people, and it's such fun to see what everyone else is doing and just visit.

If you're in the area (or even if you're not!) come on down!

[omiof5]

Please don't let that stop you! I didn't own a laptop when I went to my first crop, and I had a blast! The photo walk the day before will be fun, you meet all kinds of great people, and it's such fun to see what everyone else is doing and just visit.

If you're in the area (or even if you're not!) come on down!

Of course she came home craving a laptop!! :lol: Oh yeah -- now I remember -- Scamp now has a laptop of her very own. :tup: (I can attest that she had a great time at that first crop, though!!)

[crlin60]

Oh cool! So when everyone else is scrapping you just walk around and watch??

[elizabethlmccoy]

you can watch or even shadow someone who's better than you (not to say you're not good) but maybe you can watch one of the team members scrap and pick up some pointers.

I also am willing to share my laptop...Although it really is slow as dirt!!!! LOL

[crlin60]

Wow! That would be so cool! Now I just need details on costs so I can run the idea by my dh!

[tammalee]

I'll be there. Are there plans for hotels etc. I want to save myself a spot.

[Amanda]

You're coming Tamma????? Yippee!

[tammalee]

Yep, I'm coming! Just got to figure out the details.

[kaliko88]

Hmmm, hubby actually said he'd think about it, specially since it's just an hour or so from my dad's. So, gotta price some deals. Is there going to be a hotel special? No laptop of my own, yet, so I'd be armed with just my camera. *heehee*

[scamptx]

A camera is definitely a must, the rest is just fun...

Margie, I know it's three months one week four days til time to be there, but are there any more details available? Inquiring minds and all...

[cherebus]

A camera is definitely a must, the rest is just fun...

Margie, I know it's three months one week four days til time to be there, but are there any more details available? Inquiring minds and all...

Yes, yes, I'm waiting to make reservations until I find out where everyone is staying.

[tammalee]

I'm looking for details as well. I'm soooo excited.

[suvgal]

When can we expect some details on the crop?

[Margie]

soon! large companies are soooooo slow!

[tammalee]

I'm looking into flying out of Dallas or Houston. Often it's cheaper. I'm excited.

[scamptx]

Tammalee--watch Southwest fares. I'm in Austin, :wave: and just booked on Southwest flying in and out of Oakland (but I'll be in San Fran before and after.) SW into San Jose is a little more expensive, but you can watch for deals.

[canay]

If anyone is planning a trip to the napa wine country you hould stop at Taylor's Automatic Refresher in downtown Napa! My lunch was a bluecheese hamburger with fries tossed with garlic butter and parsley, washed down with a 2006 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc(they were out of the viogner).

I live in Napa and my fave at Taylors is the Ahi Burger. Delish!!!!! I understand the fries are to die for but for some unknown reason I am always on a diet!!!!!

[canay]

Just checking in...anxiously awaiting further details.

I have inherited my daughters old dell laptop:) It doesn't have any graphic programs on it yet. She says there is not enough room for Photoshop. I'm thinking I could load Paintshop Pro or FotoFusion and scrap with that at the crop.

I don't know anything about laptops. I have my digi stash on an external hard drive. Can that external drive also be connected to a lap top and I can scrap with my stuff. Or do I need to transfer a few kits to the lap top? I guess I also need to think about getting my photos onto the laptop too!

I tried the laptop out a bit and I am having trouble just navigating without using my mouse. I can not imagine trying to scrap with it. Any tips for a laptop newbie??

[suvgal]

Made my plane reservations today. After hearing the airlines were increasing their fares I figured better not wait much longer. The fare from Ct to San DIego did go up a few $ since the last time I looked. We're planning on visiting family first and then heading to San Jose and staying there for a few days after the crop. Hopefully we'll hear some news about the crop soon.

[debzanne]

I live in SJ, and I drive by the Adobe building almost every day. I'm a newbie in the DSP community, though - I get the newsletters and lurk in the forums. I've blocked out the day (more for my DH than for me) and I hope to meet many of your excitable and passionate people. I'll be the one listening intently to people but too shy to say anything right away. :o

[pjsathome]

I just saw this in the May newsletter. Is there limited room at the crop? How much does it cost? What hotel is everyone staying at? I would LOVE to go. Need info. Thanks!

[omiof5]

I live in SJ, and I drive by the Adobe building almost every day. I'm a newbie in the DSP community, though - I get the newsletters and lurk in the forums. I've blocked out the day (more for my DH than for me) and I hope to meet many of your excitable and passionate people. I'll be the one listening intently to people but too shy to say anything right away. :o

Trust me -- you will NOT be shy after spending time with DSPers!! :lol: We are rather a rowdy lot -- crops are like family reunions even though most of us haven't met in real life. You'll have a blast! :tup:

[scrappinB]

So where is everyone staying.
I plan on coming in from PA and would love to share a room with someone or maybe we could get a group suite together.
Anyone interested let me know
Brenda

[carti]

Just reading all this makes me wish I could go to this! I don't have a laptop but I read where it is not necessary! I live in AZ so I don't think San Jose, is too far.
I don't know if I could afford it tho. I am taking a trip to Chicago this month for my grandson's graduation and it is costing me close to $1,000.00 just for the trip!Wonder how much it would be for San Jose Trip? Also, don't know if I could leave my husband (like Carma) I have an sick husband another time. Would love to meet everybody and have some fun! :)

[crlin60]

I too am waiting to see what the costs will be. Seems like there has been so many things come up this year that we need to attend! Keeping my fingers crossed though and waiting on further information! Hope your husband gets better soon!!

[Anitza]

Air fares on Jet Blue will get me there for a little over a hundred dollars, but the hotel and registration costs are what worry me. I can't wait to get more information. I hope it is before the air fares go up!

[kisdunn]

I am new at this. Do you need a laptop? My daughter asked me that. lol Do we need reservations?
Dreamscrapper

[kisdunn]

I am new at this, do you need a laptop? I want to come and my daughter wants to come too. Do we need reservations? I live near San Jose.
Dreamscrapper

[Anitza]

Just read the posts in this thread. As many have said, you don't need to bring a laptop to have fun, but you probably want to bring it if you want to scrap there. Details about reservations and all that is still stuff we are waiting to hear.

[sailingsue]

Would love to get the exact times for all the activities on the 26th. Will be coming back home on the 26th and really want to know what time things will be starting. Thanks

[omiof5]

Would love to get the exact times for all the activities on the 26th. Will be coming back home on the 26th and really want to know what time things will be starting. Thanks

Going to bump this up in the posts. Scamp and I are also trying to figure out how to juggle San Jose and San Fran hotel-wise. Is there any kind of schedule available yet? :think:

[Lauren]

Cant help with exact times etc on the 26th but the photo walk will be on the 25th - prob in the afternoon . Personally I will be in San Franciso from the 18th - and am hoping to take in Alcatraz Chinatown Fishermans wharf golden gate bridge etc - then Im hoping /planning a side trip for a few days to Yosemite and Bodie which is a ghost town on the way from San Francisco to Yosemite apparently and a great photo opportunity - Im goign with my friend Kerry but would love to meet up with other DSPers along the way

[scamptx]

I'll be getting into San Fran on the 24th. As Omi said, we're planning on staying in SF, but it would be nice to get a fix on what's happening!

[bendipez]

Photo Walk on friday is perfect!! My schedule is now planned
friday....take BART to san francisco
saturday...drive down to laptop crop at adobe
sunday...gilroy garlic festival
Shawn and I may be able to arrange a car pool

[Juliella]

when will we find out more about the crop?

[bendipez]

Just wondering where everyone is staying? Trying to decide if getting a hotel room is worth it. Are there any after crop activities being planned?

[Margie]

we have some more info and are firming it up so we can post all the details soon! working with big companies is slowwww! :D but we should have more info posted and registration open very soon!
we'll have cost (small), times, hotel info, etc to share soon.

[Scrapping4Him]

we have some more info and are firming it up so we can post all the details soon! working with big companies is slowwww! :D but we should have more info posted and registration open very soon!
we'll have cost (small), times, hotel info, etc to share soon.

Oh yay!!!!! I've been wanting to get my flights and hotel plans finalized soon so my DH can't back out on his pushing me to go :lol:

[kiwigal11]

I'm really a newbee-but a day at Adobe, especially meeting all of you would be fantastic. I'm also a Kiwi but now live in San Jose-how lucky for me!!!
Hope this will kick start my digi scrappin.

[Lauren]

I'm really a newbee-but a day at Adobe, especially meeting all of you would be fantastic. I'm also a Kiwi but now live in San Jose-how lucky for me!!!
Hope this will kick start my digi scrappin.
Well you wont be the only kiwi there - Im coming - I booked my flights this morning YAY!!!!

[Lauren]

Photo Walk on friday is perfect!! My schedule is now planned
friday....take BART to san francisco
saturday...drive down to laptop crop at adobe
sunday...gilroy garlic festival
Shawn and I may be able to arrange a car pool
Photo walk is Friday so you might want to drive down on Friday morning - we will have the walk friday afternoon ( prob around 4ish??? but not confirmed on that time yet )- I have a tentative place to go - will post details soon

[crlin60]

Can't wait to see the details! Hoping I will be able to come!!

[bendipez]

Photo walk is Friday so you might want to drive down on Friday morning - we will have the walk friday afternoon ( prob around 4ish??? but not confirmed on that time yet )- I have a tentative place to go - will post details soon

This is getting more perfect...I only live an hour from the City so I can hop on BART(rapid transit) and avoid driving into the city.

[Cathiemarie]

I'm getting very excited now as the time to see you all again approaches - I'm relying heavily on Lynnie (formbygirl) to plan our itinerary, but reading the thread gets me all tingly. (Hope you can hear me Lynnie???)

[kisdunn]

we have some more info and are firming it up so we can post all the details soon! working with big companies is slowwww! :D but we should have more info posted and registration open very soon!
we'll have cost (small), times, hotel info, etc to share soon.
I would appreciate it if you would keep me informed! Love this site! Dreamscrapper

[eellek2]

I am a newbie to all of this!! This would be the perfect way to kick start my Digital Scrapbooks!! I am only a few hours from San Jose - yeah me!! I can't wait for the details!!!

[omiof5]

Photo walk is Friday so you might want to drive down on Friday morning - we will have the walk friday afternoon ( prob around 4ish??? but not confirmed on that time yet )- I have a tentative place to go - will post details soon

Lauren, think I've gotten myself confused. :annoyed: :doh: Is the photo walk in San Fran or in San Jose? Could you post a brief overview of the weekend again? Just for the newbies, of course. ;)

To all of the new people, you definitely should plan on attending this crop. When we get together it's like a huge family reunion -- we may not know everybody but we all feel connected. :tup:

[bendipez]

So, are there any more details...trying to decide if a hotel room in either san francisco or san jose is going to be worth it. Are people staying in s.f. on friday then going to san jose saturday morning? Shawn may be ready to come saturday but may want to be at a hotel nearby, any in walking(short) distance of adobe?

[Margie]

we should be under contract and able to post the hotel info soon! it is walking distance!

[carti]

I was away for about nine days and thought for sure more information would be available on by now! What is registration free, where are reasonable hotels to stay at? Is there transportation available to hotel from San Jose airports to hotels? I am surprised no more information is available on this. I would love to attend but I am wait answers before I commit myself. Thanks. Carti

[Anitza]

Yeah, I am really worried because airline prices are going up and I can't possibly commit without more details.

[Margie]

unfortunately we can't share the details til we get them all, but we're working hard on it! we have to wait on other companies, and they're never as fast as we're used to at dsp! but soon!

[Lauren]

The photo walk is in San Jose - on the Friday - in the afternoon - probably sometime around 4pm - The crop is Saturday- I cant confirm the hours but previous crops generally have been all day and into the evening - - Margie will be posting more details about hotels and costs very soon but I am arriving in San Jose on Friday - mid day ish I hope - Im driving down from the Yosemite area that morning and I have no idea how long that takes but we will leave early enough to be there hopefully around lunch time .



Lauren, think I've gotten myself confused. :annoyed: :doh: Is the photo walk in San Fran or in San Jose? Could you post a brief overview of the weekend again? Just for the newbies, of course. ;)

To all of the new people, you definitely should plan on attending this crop. When we get together it's like a huge family reunion -- we may not know everybody but we all feel connected. :tup:

[bendipez]

Will there be a photo walk in san francisco? Just to confirm photo walk is in san jose.
Drive through San Jose several times a month on way to and from santa cruz, didn't know there was enough stuff for a photo walk! Now all I need is what hotel to stay at

[Tara]

Brenda - - what do you do in Santa Cruz? That's where I grew up!!! :) Love seeing the name "in print" :)

[bendipez]

Orange Sue, my mom is at a really great assisted living faclity off of Soquel Avenue, have you heard of Mackenzies Chocolates? She's only a few blocks from there. We go down to see her every other weekend(but was too smokey last weekend)

[bendipez]

Oh and last time i was there picked up a uc santa cruz banana slug t-shirt

[Lauren]

Will there be a photo walk in san francisco? Just to confirm photo walk is in san jose.
Drive through San Jose several times a month on way to and from santa cruz, didn't know there was enough stuff for a photo walk! Now all I need is what hotel to stay at
Yes confirming the photo walk is in San Jose - I will be in San francisco from July 18 - 21 if anyone wants to meet up and tag along with whatever Im doing they are welcome to pm me - but the main photo walk will be in San Jose - you dont need lots of fancy places to have a photo walk - there are photographic opportunities everywhere - yesterday I went for a photo walk in a cemetery!! not a lot of life there - sorry bad joke!!!
Hotel suggestions will be coming soon - as soon as Margie gets the details in order so dont panic

[bendipez]

Just made my reservation at the downtown crowne plaza hotel! It's one block away from adobe! If you are driving to the hotel there is a parking fee of $18.00 per night!
Not sure where everyone is staying but this hotel is about as close to stuff as you can get!

[crlin60]

Good grief! The parking fee is outrageous!! That plus the price of gas = beginning to look bad! :no:

[bendipez]

FYI, I went with the stay connected package of $145.00 a night. Includes complimentary parking and free internet(normally $9.95 per 24 hours). The "cheapest" rate available is $125.00 per night!!!

[Margie]

it'll be cheaper if you hang tight a few more days! :D

[bendipez]

I knew it!!! Oh well, I have until july 24th to change/cancel reservations. But do I have the right hotel, Margie?

[Margie]

possibly! but you know i won't commit to anything til i get the contracts. :lol: should be this week though!

[carti]

it'll be cheaper if you hang tight a few more days! :D

Does this mean we might get a group rate for the hotel? Usually, when a number of people sign up one gets a group rate! I hope so cause otherwise I don't think I can afford it.
I just wonder why it is taking so long to get a contract. The longer the wait is the cost of air fares has already gone up!
Thanks. Carti

[carti]

Just made my reservation at the downtown crowne plaza hotel! It's one block away from adobe! If you are driving to the hotel there is a parking fee of $18.00 per night!
Not sure where everyone is staying but this hotel is about as close to stuff as you can get!
$18.00 per night for parking fee! Yikes, I can't afford to rent a car. I was hoping there would be a shuttle from Airport to Crowne Plaza hotel.

[Lauren]

I know that the hotel Im staying in in San Francisco has a $45 parking fee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!- that makes $18 sound like a bargain!!!!!!!!!

[Tara]

Ah...the benefits of having family close by! :) No hotel...no parking...just outrageous gas prices! :)

[Lauren]

Oh and yeah - Im looking forward to paying my contribution to the gas for my rental car - it will be WAY cheaper than what Im paying here in NZ - ( $US 7.59 a gallon) - ok never looking forward to shelling out money but hey its WAY cheaper in the US than here !!!

[bendipez]

Shawn and I can probably shuttle people from the airport to the hotel. It's easier to just come down friday and leave sunday than to drive o and from martinez to san jose each day.

[canay]

Brenda,

I'm up in Napa and was thinking about driving down. What do you think, is it about an hour and a half? Maybe I should think about spending the night in San Jose????

Canay

[bendipez]

Canay, you could drive down early saturday(around 8am) and be at he crop by 10am
then drive home after the crop. Remember, Lauren's photo walk is friday. All in all I would really think about spending the night in san jose. Not sure if friday or saturday night would be the best(we're doin both) maybe Lauren or Margie would have a better idea for you

[canay]

Oh and yeah - Im looking forward to paying my contribution to the gas for my rental car - it will be WAY cheaper than what Im paying here in NZ - ( $US 7.59 a gallon) - ok never looking forward to shelling out money but hey its WAY cheaper in the US than here !!!

Man I feel for you. But...maybe living on a itty bitty island ya don't have to drive so far huh...so you don't use as much gas...so they gotta charge you more??? Law of supply and demand!!

I'm fretting gas going over $5. I can't imaging paying $7.59.

[canay]

Yeah...I would like to go on the photo walk so I'll wait for further details!

[Team Digital]

Details are posted below and registration is opening shortly!

LAPTOP CROP AT ADOBE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Saturday July 26, 2008
9am to 9pm Pacific - All day laptop crop
$20 Early Registration Fee through June 24 (includes lunch, dinner, & snacks)
Crowne Plaza San Jose (walking distance to Adobe) Group Rate is $120/night.
The San Jose Photo Walk will be on Friday July 25. Click here for more info (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32213).

Watch for the registration link soon! More details will be posted there!

You're invited to make a rare visit to the hallowed halls of Adobe, check out DSP, Epson, Adobe, and Wacom products, share your ideas and feedback with Adobe, print your 12x12 pages, learn some new tricks, and have a blast scrapbooking all day! Come meet your fellow scrapbookers in real life, not a chat room! Lots of fun, prizes, goodies, specials, surprises, and more! Bring your digital and/or hybrid albums and projects to show off!

You don't have to use an Adobe software program to come! But you might win one there!

Mark your calendars for July 26!!!!!!!!

Corporate Headquarters, Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Map to Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/maps/sj_map.html)

Crowne Plaza San Jose
282 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-998-0400 Phone
877-227-6963 Toll Free
Map to Crowne Plaza (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/sjcpc/transportation)
(There are also many other hotel choices near Adobe and near SJC, the closest airport.)

[Margie]

i'm so ready, are you?! the san jose airport is very close to adobe and there are lots of hotels near the airport. i'm excited about the crowne plaza though, it's close to adobe and that whole area is so pretty, for a city!

[Lauren]

Im SUPERRRRRRR excited - Im like a kid overdosed on red coloured candy!!- the hotel looks really nice - but I just cant wait to meet up with all the members coming - if you have never been to a crop you just dont know what you are missing - its great to make new friends here online at DSP but it just doesnt compare to meeting up face to face and actually scrapping together in real life - and to be doing it in the 'Mother ship" !!!!!!!!!- BEAM ME UP NOW!!!

[Scrapping4Him]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Airline booked.... check
hotel.... check, check :lol:


Wahooooo - here I come :D :D :D - LOL I don't have a room yet but I'll sleep anywhere :p

[Lauren]

YAY Mandy - cant wait to meet you!!!

[sailingsue]

I'm there too, book me up please. Lucky me, I only live about 30 minutes away, but will be coming home from a Canadian fishing trip on Saturday about 9am so I'll rush right down there as soon as I dump my bags and hopefully fish off at home. Should have tons of great vacation pics to scrap, but I doubt that will happen since it sounds like socializing is the top priority. I'm sure looking forward to meeting everyone! Waiting patiently for the official registration.

[Lauren]

yay Sue - look forward to meeting you!!

[scamptx]

Whoo Hooo! My plane ticket's been booked since this was announced--now to make get the hotel!

[Team Digital]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8340)!

[Scrapping4Him]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Got my registration done - anyone else? :D

[Scrapping4Him]

Hey all - when you call to make the hotel reservation, call the 408-998-0400 number and then ask for in-house reservations. The toll free call center reservation employees can't help you with group rates. This will save you a step :)

[omiof5]

Whoo Hooo! My plane ticket's been booked since this was announced--now to make get the hotel!

Just finished my registration and Scamp and I have worked out our itinerary! :tup:

[Scrapping4Him]

Question - are all our activities going to be centered around the hotel/Adobe HQ area? Meaning if I don't rent a car, I should be ok walking to all our activities? I just planned on taking a cab to and from the airport, the hotel said it did NOT have shuttle service :confused:

[sailingsue]

All registered and ready to go!

[suvgal]

Vguy and I are registered and have our flight....next hotel reservations finally the excitement begins to set in

[volvoguy]

Just completed our hotel reservations. We are planning to fly from CT to CA on Tues. and visit relatives in San Diego and fly to San Jose on Thurs. I was able to get the group rate for 5 nights beginning 7/24. wahooooooo!!

[Lauren]

Just finished my registration and Scamp and I have worked out our itinerary! :tup:

Yay Judy - cant wait to see you and Scamp again !!- this is so exciting

[Lauren]

Just completed our hotel reservations. We are planning to fly from CT to CA on Tues. and visit relatives in San Diego and fly to San Jose on Thurs. I was able to get the group rate for 5 nights beginning 7/24. wahooooooo!!

John it will be great to meet you!!- Ive been really enjoying looking at your photo examples for the camera chat

[Lauren]

Question - are all our activities going to be centered around the hotel/Adobe HQ area? Meaning if I don't rent a car, I should be ok walking to all our activities? I just planned on taking a cab to and from the airport, the hotel said it did NOT have shuttle service :confused:The photo walk will be close to the hotel ( see the link with the map ) - There will be some of us with cars so hopefully if we need anything further afield we can carpool , but I imagine we will have everything we need within walking distance - and there is a free shuttle I see on the map of downtown San Jose - that goes around the downtown area

[Lauren]

Im looking forward to meeting you Barbara

[carti]

I will go and see what air fares now are and if I can afford it I will come back and register for this. I am not sure if I registered first if I then could not afford plane trip could I cancel registeration?
Thanks. Carti

[bendipez]

I'm all registered(just reistered for myself, should i register for shawn? not sure if he will be recovered from the hospital yet) and reservations have been made. Now all I need to do is organize my hard drives and even scarier clean out the car!

[Sharon1313]

I will be there! Got my plane tix, my family and I will be staying at a different hotel with some friends who live nearby. Can't wait to see you all! :)

[carti]

I will be coming to this. Just made my airplane reservations and hotel reservations. Have to now register with DSP!

I didn't tell my husband yet! Yikes.

[carti]

Lauren I will be coming to the Photo Walk in San Jose, CA. That is Friday afternoon right July 25

I will be checking in at Crown Plaza Hotel July 24. Looking forward to this. Had to do a lot of figuring out how I would be able to afford this, but I did it. Got Senior fare on plane which is good.

See you!
Carti

[canay]

Count me in. I'll register tonight when I get home from work:)

[Margie]

we posted more info on the dsp blogs. feel free to post it on your own and share the info with friends, family, scrappers, strangers, anyone!!
http://digitalscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

[Lauren]

Good for you Carti!!!!!!!- I look forward to meeting you !!!!!!!!Lauren I will be coming to the Photo Walk in San Jose, CA. That is Friday afternoon right July 25

I will be checking in at Crown Plaza Hotel July 24. Looking forward to this. Had to do a lot of figuring out how I would be able to afford this, but I did it. Got Senior fare on plane which is good.

See you!
Carti

[Lauren]

I will post some more info and some photo idea tempters for the photo walk next week after Ive done some more research - it was a lot easier to organise in Vegas because Id actually been there myself but with photo websites its almost as good as being there!!!

[Lauren]

Yay!!- cant wait to see you again Sharon!!!I will be there! Got my plane tix, my family and I will be staying at a different hotel with some friends who live nearby. Can't wait to see you all! :)

[cherebus]

Well I got my flight booked, need to call about hotel tomorrow, (this is what happens when you're gone all day on an outing with kids, you find thing late) I should be arriving early enough friday to make the photo walk.

[Lauren]

Yay - cant wait to meet you - this is going to be a great crop

[Lisa Carter]

I will be there and I have a car so i can help out a bit on the car pool to the photo walk
I asked for the navigation system so HOPEFULLY I will get it cause i am directionally challenged!!!

[bendipez]

Have a question about registration>
Shawn may be coming down with me and may even come to the crop(at least he usually carries my laptop to the crop for me) if he gets out of the hospital/rehab in time. Should i go ahead and get him a badge or can i wait till the last minute?

[Margie]

you can wait. the cost will go up after the 24th though. and everyone who enters the building will have to be registered, spouses not staying, anyone. they're very, very tight with security!!

[Lauren]

I will be there and I have a car so i can help out a bit on the car pool to the photo walk
I asked for the navigation system so HOPEFULLY I will get it cause i am directionally challenged!!!

Dont need cars for the photo walk - we do that one on our feet!!- its all in walking distance

[kisdunn]

The biggest news in digital scrapbooking since Adobe is that we're GOING to Adobe!!

Details are posted below and REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8340)!

LAPTOP CROP AT ADOBE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Saturday July 26, 2008
9am to 9pm Pacific - All day laptop crop
$20 Early Registration Fee through June 24 (includes lunch, dinner, & snacks)
Crowne Plaza San Jose (walking distance to Adobe) Group Rate is $120/night.
The San Jose Photo Walk will be on Friday July 25. Click here for more info (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32213).


You're invited to make a rare visit to the hallowed halls of Adobe, check out DSP, Epson, Adobe, and Wacom products, share your ideas and feedback with Adobe, print your 12x12 pages, learn some new tricks, and have a blast scrapbooking all day! Come meet your fellow scrapbookers in real life, not a chat room! Lots of fun, prizes, goodies, specials, surprises, and more! Bring your digital and/or hybrid albums and projects to show off!

You don't have to use an Adobe software program to come! But you might win one there!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8340)!

Mark your calendars for July 26!!!!!!!!

Corporate Headquarters, Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Map to Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/maps/sj_map.html)

Crowne Plaza San Jose
282 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-998-0400 Phone
877-227-6963 Toll Free
Map to Crowne Plaza (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/sjcpc/transportation)
(There are also many other hotel choices near Adobe and near SJC, the closest airport.)


Click here (http://digitalscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/2008/02/big-news.html) to see more photos from Amanda and Margie's last trip to Adobe!
http://bp3.blogger.com/_ni-40BISSb8/RoM5ToT4TOI/AAAAAAAAASs/hPq-RHVv7mM/s200/30.jpg http://bp3.blogger.com/_ni-40BISSb8/RoM5ToT4TPI/AAAAAAAAAS0/yELM5HeZwFw/s200/32.jpg


Here are the video clues that were posted about the surprise. Great guessing!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videosca1.shtml
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videossj2.shtml
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/place/videosad3.shtml
See you there!

[kisdunn]

I bought my ticket, see you all there! Thank You! JDunn

[Lauren]

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The link was right in that original post you pasted in- click on the link below to register
http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8340
this will take you to our store where you can purchase your registration

[kisdunn]

I live in San Jose and I just need to know how to register. kisdunn
Okay, I realize now I have to pay through DSP. I bought the tickets. See you there!...kisdunn

[Margie]

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8340

we look forward to seeing you!

[bendipez]

Last (silly) question, if I register for Shawn and he doesn't come to the crop can we transfer my registration to someone else or am i out his registration fee? Oh, and any word on any laptop crop t-shirts(or i heart dsp/adobe pez dispensers would be cool ...hehehe)