Laptop Crop in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan 17. Details inside!

[Margie]

We're looking forward to the crop on the 17th! Please let us know if you're coming so we can request enough seats!
We can do a photowalk on Sunday the 18th also!

Jan 17th Laptop Crop from 10am to 10pm!

The Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites in downtown Salt Lake City
Diamond Conference Room
230 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=230+West+500+South,+Salt+Lake+City,+Utah+84101&sll=40.631716,-111.868467&sspn=0.010829,0.020084&ie=UTF8&s=AARTsJrj0GljCYMYFamE0VVze6S9bpR5ow&view=map)
Direct: 801.328.4466
Toll Free Reservations: 1.800.366.4466
http://www.crystalinnsaltlake.com

Cost for the crop: $10
(And we'll provide well over $10 in valuable goodies and some surprises!)
Please bring this with you on the 17th.

Discounted room rates: Single/Double: $89, Triple $99, Quad: $109
Call the Reservation Department at (800) 366-4466 to book your room.
***Tell them you're with Digital Scrapbook Place (DSP109) to get the rates!
Prices do not include tax (currently 12.67%).
Rooms will be held until January 13, so book before then!
Check in is 3pm, check out is 12pm.

A few things about the hotel:

Full hot breakfast buffet
Airport shuttle (just call from the courtesy phones at baggage claim)
Coffee in lobby 24 hours a day
High-speed wireless Internet
Internet Cafe in lobby
Onsite parking
Convenience store
Exercise room
Hot tub
Sauna
Indoor swimming pool
Close to McDonalds and Denny's
5 blocks from Temple Square

DSP Laptop Crop shirts are available if you're interested. (Optional of course!)
$15.99 with free delivery to the crop next weekend! (Order by Wednesday, Jan 14.)
Quantities available: Small: 1, Medium: 3, Large: 7, XL: 9, XXL: 5
They're in the store here (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_91_92).

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/ware/Ware_AdobeCrop.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_91_92)

[Margie]

Please ask if you need help with rooms. Many of you were willing to share, so you might cut some costs. We do have plenty of rooms held though as well.
Let me know if you have any trouble with reservations. And ask for Erin if you need better help when you call!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/scrapster/images/slc.jpg

[Margie]

i'm booked! will be in friday around 8 and leave sunday around 5!

[hoozieg]

Thanks Margie!

Booked my room! This looks like a really nice hotel!! and a great price too!

I tried to reserve online but it wouldn't take the code. When I called, the agent first quoted me $124 per night, so be sure to ask what the rate is if they don't tell you. He called someone else to get the rate and had to do it twice to get it right.

[GrandmaCrys]

This is getting so exciting! :D Please note: My ??? under rooms s/b a *no*! :yes: - :no: :no: :no: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Christine]

Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scamptx]

And for those of us who are Starbuck's fans, there are two, not one but two within a block! Off to make our reservation!

[JaeDee]

If anyone is interested we could go to see the Morman Tabernacle Choir perform at
9:30 am on Temple Square before we go on the photo shoot. It would last for a half hour. We would need to be in our seats by about 9:10 am. It wouldn't be nessecary to a wear a dress but most would be in Sunday attire.

Here is a link:

http://www.musicandthespokenword.com/attend/

[Margie]

i just haven't had time to sit and PLAN for this weekend, let alone get excited. but right now i have a few minutes, so i'm excited!! :D i love to travel, love to sit and scrap at airports and on planes, love just not knowing anyone and feeling good that they're not asking me questions. :) also love meeting new dsp'ers and old ones (um, i mean young ones that i've met before, shew don't tell anyone i said old!!) :eek:

[Lauri]

Woo hoo!! As soon as I catch up with the forum (and the granny thread!) and comment in the PAD gallery, I will make my reservation! Thanks Margie!!

[bendipez]

Made my reservation!!!

[bendipez]

Is there going to be an "official" DSP SLC crop T-Shirt???
Oh, and maybe a flairless floozie t-shirt ....lol

[Margie]

not sure about you flairless girls, but we do have some shirts available! they won't be slc specific though. the ones that just say dsp laptop crop, no location on them. i'll make a note and check with the store to see what's available and lyk tomorrow!

[JaeDee]

Ladies don't forget your DATC cards to trade! See post 144 at this link http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6876&highlight=datc+cards and munchies (if you can bring something that is made in your state or town that would be great, but not necessary)!

I am getting soooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!

[Margie]

ooh! and chocolate for me, that's a must. :D
(whispering: bring a bag to keep your snacks on the down low!)

[LauraLou]

Sounds like Fran has already made our reservations. Can we wait to pay the crop fee at the crop or through the store, or how?

[Margie]

just bring it with you, thanks!

[bendipez]

So, do we bring the $10.00 in cash or chocolate??

[bendipez]

I know I said I was willing to share a room but 2 days of no one forgetting their keys, no one eating others food or putting turkey legs down the toilet was just too tempting....
Was thinking maybe we could organize a Friday night dinner??? or lunch??

[bendipez]

Oh, and last thing....where is the geneology library from the hotel??

[Christine]

Oh, and last thing....where is the geneology library from the hotel??

It is really close. About 5 blocks away, right across from Temple Square. UTA has a "free fare zone" in Downtown SLC. Here's a link to the map:

http://www.rideuta.com/ridingUTA/payingFare/freeFareZone.aspx

[Christine]

So, do we bring the $10.00 in cash or chocolate??

LOL I vote Peppermint Ice Cream

[JaeDee]

Friday night dinner is on! What time do you get in Brenda? Are you coming by train or plane?

Crys, Sands and Chris would you care to join us? And of course all the other ladies who will be there on Friday night.

Please list the times that you will be in. If you would feel more comfortable you may PM me instead! I know that Scamp and Karen wont be in until late.

Are your DATC Cards Ready!!

[hoozieg]

What time is dinner JaeDee? We probably wont' be there in time, but could try!

[gram2nic]

Friday night dinner is on! What time do you get in Brenda? Are you coming by train or plane?

Crys, Sands and Chris would you care to join us? And of course all the other ladies who will be there on Friday night.

Please list the times that you will be in. If you would feel more comfortable you may PM me instead! I know that Scamp and Karen wont be in until late.

Are your DATC Cards Ready!!

I get in on Thursday so I won't be late for dinner!

[Christine]

JD, we will probably be there. Yes I am speaking for them :lol:

[RV'n Frannie]

Reservation made for me and Lauraloub!!! I'm sooo looking forward to being there and meeting everyone! I will arrive on Thursday, the 15th, and LL on the 16th, I believe. Put me on the Friday dinner list--not sure yet what time LL will be arriving, but I'm sure she'll want to join us if she get's there early enough. Off to make some trading cards. :D

[Christine]

HEY! The Utes are having a parade for their football team on Friday afternoon at 3pm, so anybody who is in by then and wants to see me going crazy, be sure to come LOL

[addicted]

I wish I could come down for dinner, but leaving my baby all day Saturday will be long enough! And dh probably won't want to get up and feed him all night and Sat. too. Have fun at dinner and I'll see you all on Saturday!!

[Margie]

Info about shirts added to the first post. And below...

DSP Laptop Crop shirts are available if you're interested. (Optional of course!)
$15.99 with free delivery to the crop next weekend! (Order by Wednesday, Jan 14.)
Quantities available: Small: 1, Medium: 3, Large: 7, XL: 9, XXL: 5
They're in the store here (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_91_92).

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/ware/Ware_AdobeCrop.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_91_92)

[Margie]

Everyone good on rooms? (Do you have room buddies?) :D Send me an email if you need help!
margie@dsp.me

[gram2nic]

Woo-Hoo!! I bought mine! Now I feel real official! Can you tell I'm getting excited??? Everything is in place (other than I am working on my ATC!) ...just have to wait 5 more days before I leave! PRAY for no snow along the way!

[Lauri]

:yahoo: My reservations are made!! I would love to meet ya'll for dinner on Friday, but my flight doesn't get in until 6:45pm. And I'm guessing the shuttle to the hotel will take some time to get me there. But if you let me know where you are going, I'll try to stop by!

And Brenda, are you thinking of bringing some Ghiradelli's chocolate?? 'Cuz if you don't, I'll grab some to bring - it's my FAV!! Or I can bring some homemade fudge! But only if people like chocolate!! :rofl:

[dathamary]

I think I am in for Friday dinner. Probably couldn't get there til 6 or so though. I have not finished my ATC yet, but I actually made one for DD. She is not going, but when I showed her the ATC's Grandma brought back from Vegas, she had to have one herself. I wasn't sure on the size, but I just did wallet size prints in my windows printing wizard, and I think they turned out the same as the others I have. One more question: should you laminate them, or is better not to in case people want to stick them in binders? Or card sleeves? Seems like they were half and half last time

[Margie]

My reservations are made!! I would love to meet ya'll for dinner on Friday, but my flight doesn't get in until 6:45pm. And I'm guessing the shuttle to the hotel will take some time to get me there. But if you let me know where you are going, I'll try to stop by!
i'll be in at 7:30. the hotel said the shuttle takes about 15 minutes to get there to pick you up. i might stop by dinner too if it's close. with the timezone, i can do dinner twice right?? :)

And Brenda, are you thinking of bringing some Ghiradelli's chocolate?? 'Cuz if you don't, I'll grab some to bring - it's my FAV!! Or I can bring some homemade fudge! But only if people like chocolate!! :rofl:
ah yes, all of the above!!! :D

should you laminate them, or is better not to in case people want to stick them in binders? Or card sleeves? Seems like they were half and half last time
they've been half and half most of the time. just whatever you'd like!

[Christine]

Do we know what time the photo walk is going to be? I have church until 12:00 and the last meeting is Young Women's, which as an advisor, I need to attend.

[jennilynn10]

I'm a go!!! I've got my plane and hotel reservations all set. I'd like to go to dinner of Friday. I won't be able to make the Sunday photo walk (my plane leaves too early). I'M SO EXCITED!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

JD, we will probably be there. Yes I am speaking for them :lol:

I'm a go!!! I've got my plane and hotel reservations all set. I'd like to go to dinner of Friday. I won't be able to make the Sunday photo walk (my plane leaves too early). I'M SO EXCITED!!!

OH, YAY, JENNY - How EXCITING!!!!!!!!

[Margie]

Do we know what time the photo walk is going to be? I have church until 12:00 and the last meeting is Young Women's, which as an advisor, I need to attend.
i'm open all day, but the idea of sleeping until noon really, really appeals to me! as a homeschooling mom who works with her husband, who just had two weeks solid with the whole family, i'm pretty ready for a little time alone! :D

I'm a go!!!
yay!

i should print out your avatars, so i can add them to your atcs and faces!!! i make it easy on you girls! but you're not helping me much!! :D

[Margie]

*if* you don't mind, i'd love to have real names to connect to your usernames. no worries if you don't want to share here. you can tell me at the crop and i'll forget when i leave! (literally, i stink at names!) :D but if you don't mind, i'd love some help here!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
gram2nic
babes24

[JaeDee]

I'm a go!!! I've got my plane and hotel reservations all set. I'd like to go to dinner of Friday. I won't be able to make the Sunday photo walk (my plane leaves too early). I'M SO EXCITED!!!

:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

So glad you are coming!!!!!!!!

[JaeDee]

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
Joyce (Jaedee)
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
Judy (gram2nic)
babes24

[gram2nic]

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
(Joyce) Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
Judy(gram2nic)
babes24

I kept trying to add my name but I get the message "your message is to short", add 2 more characters. Tried that, and it was still too short...anyway

I'm aka Judy. If someone could add in my SHORT name, I would appreciate it!

[bendipez]

:yahoo: My reservations are made!! I would love to meet ya'll for dinner on Friday, but my flight doesn't get in until 6:45pm. And I'm guessing the shuttle to the hotel will take some time to get me there. But if you let me know where you are going, I'll try to stop by!

And Brenda, are you thinking of bringing some Ghiradelli's chocolate?? 'Cuz if you don't, I'll grab some to bring - it's my FAV!! Or I can bring some homemade fudge! But only if people like chocolate!! :rofl:

I was thinking of See's lollipops....was flirting with the homemade fudge idea but
not sure yet....

[gram2nic]

I'm in NC and the only thing we are known for is Tobacco...I don't think any of you would appreciate that! The other thing is Pork BBQ, I don't think the airline will let me bring a pig! I'm still trying to think of something!

[bendipez]

According to the schedule my plan arrives in SLC at 9:15 am...friday morning
If all goe well I should get to the hotel by 10:30
For Friday night dinner I was thinking something like P.F. Chang's or Romano's
Macoroni Grill....wherever is close and in everyone's budget.....

[JaeDee]

I'm in NC and the only thing we are known for is Tobacco...I don't think any of you would appreciate that! The other thing is Pork BBQ, I don't think the airline will let me bring a pig! I'm still trying to think of something!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl:

[Christine]

I kept trying to add my name but I get the message "your message is to short", add 2 more characters. Tried that, and it was still too short...anyway

I'm aka Judy. If someone could add in my SHORT name, I would appreciate it!

It is because you were editing the quote, you either need to get rid of the quote brackets or copy the list to edit it. I went in and edited it for you. :D

[jvanbeekum]

I'm in, Margie. I'll be there at 10 AM on Saturday. Woohoo!

Jamie

[GrandmaCrys]

*if* you don't mind, i'd love to have real names to connect to your usernames. no worries if you don't want to share here. you can tell me at the crop and i'll forget when i leave! (literally, i stink at names!) :D but if you don't mind, i'd love some help here!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
Crys (GrandmaScrap)
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
gram2nic
babes24

I've added mine!!!

[gram2nic]

It is because you were editing the quote, you either need to get rid of the quote brackets or copy the list to edit it. I went in and edited it for you. :D

Thank you Chris, even after being here a year I still learn new things every day!

[hoozieg]

*if* you don't mind, i'd love to have real names to connect to your usernames. no worries if you don't want to share here. you can tell me at the crop and i'll forget when i leave! (literally, i stink at names!) :D but if you don't mind, i'd love some help here!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie - Sue, SuZ, Susie - I'll answer to any
gram2nic
babes24

My name is above, Margie.

[scamptx]

*if* you don't mind, i'd love to have real names to connect to your usernames. no worries if you don't want to share here. you can tell me at the crop and i'll forget when i leave! (literally, i stink at names!) :D but if you don't mind, i'd love some help here!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp (Scamp) :D
Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
gram2nic
babes24

You know you can always just call me Scamp...:D But I'll answer to Shirley as well.

[sands_healy]

*if* you don't mind, i'd love to have real names to connect to your usernames. no worries if you don't want to share here. you can tell me at the crop and i'll forget when i leave! (literally, i stink at names!) :D but if you don't mind, i'd love some help here!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sands (Sandy)
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Scamp
Jaedee
Fade2Pink
jvanbeekum
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
GrandmaScrap
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Hoozie
gram2nic
babes24

[Seratonin]

Okay, I happen to be flying out of SLC on the 17th and I'd love to make it to the crop....but I don't know if I'll be allowed because:
1. I won't be able to stay for the whole time, I'll only be able to be there a little bit before I have to head to the airport.
2. It will be my last day with my mom for who knows how long so I'll want her to come too- she's very crafty, but she's not converted to digital yet.
3. I don't have a laptop....well I do, but it's broken. Are you allowed to go to a laptop crop without a laptop?
I've never been to a DSP crop so I don't know how it works, will it be worth it for me to stop in for just a little bit? Or should I just plan on planning to come to another one some time in the future?

[Margie]

updated to post 54!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sandy (sands healy)
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Shirley (Scamp)
Joyce (Jaedee)
Fade2Pink
Jamie (jvanbeekum)
Addicted
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
Crys (GrandmaScrap)
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Sue (Hoozie)
Judy (gram2nic)
babes24

[Margie]

was flirting with the homemade fudge idea but
not sure yet....
you just can't go wrong with homemade fudge!!!

I'm in NC and the only thing we are known for is Tobacco...I don't think any of you would appreciate that! The other thing is Pork BBQ, I don't think the airline will let me bring a pig! I'm still trying to think of something!
bring some warmth and sunshine!

Thank you Chris, even after being here a year I still learn new things every day!
me too! mars just taught me something in the did you know thread! and i *live* here!

Okay, I happen to be flying out of SLC on the 17th and I'd love to make it to the crop....but I don't know if I'll be allowed because:
1. I won't be able to stay for the whole time, I'll only be able to be there a little bit before I have to head to the airport.
2. It will be my last day with my mom for who knows how long so I'll want her to come too- she's very crafty, but she's not converted to digital yet.
3. I don't have a laptop....well I do, but it's broken. Are you allowed to go to a laptop crop without a laptop?
I've never been to a DSP crop so I don't know how it works, will it be worth it for me to stop in for just a little bit? Or should I just plan on planning to come to another one some time in the future?
yes! please come! (if possible of course, but we'd love to have you!)
you don't have to have a laptop, no worries. i'd recommend stopping in, since you'll be there. any time there's a gathering of scrappers, it's always fun. and great to put faces to usernames!
and (okay this is a tad selfish), but we have an office pool of who's met the most of the team and i need to get back on top! that dang lauren's met way too many! and i'd get to meet chris *and* you, so see? it would really help me out. :D

[sands_healy]

Yes! please come! (if possible of course, but we'd love to have you!)
you don't have to have a laptop, no worries. i'd recommend stopping in, since you'll be there. any time there's a gathering of scrappers, it's always fun. and great to put faces to usernames!
and (okay this is a tad selfish), but we have an office pool of who's met the most of the team and i need to get back on top! that dang lauren's met way too many! and i'd get to meet chris *and* you, so see? it would really help me out. :D


:rofl::rofl: You crack me up Margie!!!

[hoozieg]

yes! please come! (if possible of course, but we'd love to have you!)
you don't have to have a laptop, no worries. i'd recommend stopping in, since you'll be there. any time there's a gathering of scrappers, it's always fun. and great to put faces to usernames!
and (okay this is a tad selfish), but we have an office pool of who's met the most of the team and i need to get back on top! that dang lauren's met way too many! and i'd get to meet chris *and* you, so see? it would really help me out.

Where's your flair? ;) You all need a flair to show us where you stand!

[addicted]

My real name is.... Heather, so you can add that to the list. And just wondering if maybe bringing someone is ok? I have a friend that would like to come so let me know if that will be fine. I'm really excited to meet all of you.

[Margie]

perfectly fine! i'll put her on the list so we're sure we have enough seats.

updated to post 60!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sandy (sands healy)
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Shirley (Scamp)
Joyce (Jaedee)
Fade2Pink
Jamie (jvanbeekum)
Heather (Addicted)
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
Crys (GrandmaScrap)
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Sue (Hoozie)
Judy (gram2nic)
babes24
Heather's friend :)
Maybe Sarah (Seratonin) and her mom

[Seratonin]

Okay, I'll be there for at least a little bit! :) Woo-hoo

[JaeDee]

Okay, I'll be there for at least a little bit! :) Woo-hoo

:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[JaeDee]

My real name is.... Heather, so you can add that to the list. And just wondering if maybe bringing someone is ok? I have a friend that would like to come so let me know if that will be fine. I'm really excited to meet all of you.

:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[Lauri]

perfectly fine! i'll put her on the list so we're sure we have enough seats.

updated to post 60!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sandy (sands healy)
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Shirley (Scamp)
Joyce (Jaedee)
Fade2Pink
Jamie (jvanbeekum)
Heather (Addicted)
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
Crys (GrandmaScrap)
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Sue (Hoozie)
Judy (gram2nic)
babes24
Heather's friend :)
Maybe Sarah (Seratonin) and her mom


Mine's easy to remember too - my real name IS Lauri!! :rofl:

[bendipez]

Just did a fudge test run!!!
With my luck the security people will confiscate my fudge...
Am off to have a piece to cheer me up....why did my car have to break...

[JaeDee]

Just did a fudge test run!!!
With my luck the security people will confiscate my fudge...
Am off to have a piece to cheer me up....why did my car have to break...

So sorry to hear about your car! Hope the fudge cheers you up!

[LauraLou]

My real name is Laura Lou...(lauraloub). I was SO creative with my user name!

I just had a couple dozen Honeybell oranges shipped to Gundi. There will be OJ pieces all ready cut into 8ths so no one will have to peal them or have juice running down their chins (or dripping on their keyboards). That's the way WE eat them in Florida.

[LauraLou]

i'll be in at 7:30. the hotel said the shuttle takes about 15 minutes to get there to pick you up. i might stop by dinner too if it's close. with the timezone, i can do dinner twice right?? :)

My flight gets in at 4:45 on Friday so I SHOULD be able to do dinner. JaeDee was going to pick me up, but I see that the hotel has a shuttle so that can save her the trip.

I will be leaving SLC at 11:20 AM on Tuesday.

Are we having a Pool Lounge Party at the hotel one day? Like Sunday Afternoon? I'll pack a suit anyway, just in case.

[LauraLou]

I'm in NC and the only thing we are known for is Tobacco...I don't think any of you would appreciate that! The other thing is Pork BBQ, I don't think the airline will let me bring a pig! I'm still trying to think of something!

Peanuts? My cousin (from NC) made a bet with me over a basketball game once and I lost so I sent him Saunder's Hot Fudge (from Michigan) and he was to send me boiled peanuts if he lost. I have NO idea what boiled peanuts are but REGULAR peanuts are good uness someone has an allergy.

[LauraLou]

Where's your flair? ;) You all need a flair to show us where you stand!

I know I saw a flair for meeting DSPers. I have been trying to count up but I figured at like *5* it wasn't worth it for me to advertise that.

I want to SEE the staff counts! Lauren and Margie should have a TON!

[JaeDee]

I am making a decision about the photowalk!! I think we should meet at Temple Square (for Chris, Crys and Sands) at 1 pm (that should give them time for lunch after Chris' church). We should meet at the reflection pond, just east of the Temple! For those at the hotel let's meet in the lobby at 12:30 and we will ride TRAX (free mass transit) over. Or maybe we will meet earlier and plan lunch before then, of course it depends on how late we have eaten breakfast!! That we can decided Saturday night! I will probably drive my car over and drive home after that!:cry::cry::cry: Anyway, that is the plan that I think will work best.

Can't Wait

[jennilynn10]

perfectly fine! i'll put her on the list so we're sure we have enough seats.

updated to post 60!

Margie (me - easy!)
Chris (Christine)
Sandy (sands healy)
Brenda (Bendipez)
Karen (FulltimeRVer)
Shirley (Scamp)
Joyce (Jaedee)
Fade2Pink
Jamie (jvanbeekum)
Heather (Addicted)
RV'nFrannie
Cupcake
bpalmer
Suzanne (dathamary)
lauraloub
Crys (GrandmaScrap)
Lauri
Jenny (Jennilynn)
Sue (Hoozie)
Judy (gram2nic)
babes24
Heather's friend :)
Maybe Sarah (Seratonin) and her mom

Are we all gonna wear name tags??? This is too hard for my brain to remember :confused:

[jennilynn10]

I am making a decision about the photowalk!! I think we should meet at Temple Square (for Chris, Crys and Sands) at 1 pm (that should give them time for lunch after Chris' church). We should meet at the reflection pond, just east of the Temple! For those at the hotel let's meet in the lobby at 12:30 and we will ride TRAX (free mass transit) over. Or maybe we will meet earlier and plan lunch before then, of course it depends on how late we have eaten breakfast!! That we can decided Saturday night! I will probably drive my car over and drive home after that!:cry::cry::cry: Anyway, that is the plan that I think will work best.

Can't Wait

This sounds great JaeDee, but unfortunately I have to leave for my plane flight earlier. I really want to see Temple Square though, so I might have to fit it in on Sunday morning (if I can wake myself up in time :lol: )

[gram2nic]

I just checked weather.com for the forecast and it looks pretty good! Mostly sunny and in the 40's the whole time. Wish I could say the same for Chicago! (I leave SLC for the windy city after the crop). Do you still have snow and what about that snow hill you built Chris?? Do we need to bring our sleds? :rofl:

[gram2nic]

Peanuts? My cousin (from NC) made a bet with me over a basketball game once and I lost so I sent him Saunder's Hot Fudge (from Michigan) and he was to send me boiled peanuts if he lost. I have NO idea what boiled peanuts are but REGULAR peanuts are good uness someone has an allergy.

More of the peanut farms are in Virginia....I think...(I'm still new to this state) I do worry about the allergies too...Even the scent of a peanut can trigger an allergy in some people. Still looking and thinking.....Anything related to pigs is a big deal here! There is always chitlins and turnip greens tho...YUCK!!!

[Margie]

Are we all gonna wear name tags??? This is too hard for my brain to remember :confused:
mine too! we have badge holders i can bring (that fit atc cards), or sticky name tags. any preference??

[Christine]

I just checked weather.com for the forecast and it looks pretty good! Mostly sunny and in the 40's the whole time. Wish I could say the same for Chicago! (I leave SLC for the windy city after the crop). Do you still have snow and what about that snow hill you built Chris?? Do we need to bring our sleds? :rofl:

My hill is shrinking quickly :) but I have sleds for anyone who wants to swing by my house and try it :D

[Christine]

mine too! we have badge holders i can bring (that fit atc cards), or sticky name tags. any preference??

I would prefer the badge holders so I can save my card thing. Of course, that means I have to make my card thing. LOL

[Lauri]

This sounds great JaeDee, but unfortunately I have to leave for my plane flight earlier. I really want to see Temple Square though, so I might have to fit it in on Sunday morning (if I can wake myself up in time :lol: )

I have an early afternoon flight too Jenni, so maybe we could do a sightseeing/photowalk together before noon.

[RV'n Frannie]

mine too! we have badge holders i can bring (that fit atc cards), or sticky name tags. any preference??

I think those of us who have ATC cards would like a badge holder--at least I would! :) But a sticky tag would be ok, too. Whatever's easiest. :yes:

And, my name is, um ..... Frannie! :D I was Fran before PQ came along. :lol::lol::lol: But I'm liking Frannie better, now. Thanks, Chris! :D

[Lauri]

mine too! we have badge holders i can bring (that fit atc cards), or sticky name tags. any preference??

I'd prefer a badge holder too! But I have yet to make my ATC, it's on my to-do list, along with making sure I have all my DSP kits on an external HD, and my photos on there as well! Packing is on that list too!

[Christine]

ATTENTION!!!!

For anybody that will have already arrived by Friday am. The LDS Draper Temple is having an Open House during the time you are all here. The LDS temples are only open to the public prior to their dedication and then after that you have to have a recommend to get in. Would anyone like to go to it?

I looked at the available reservations, there are various times between 9 and 1. No cost. I am not sure if there is a dress requirement. JD, do you know? I always wear Sunday Church dress, but not sure if that is required or not. Let me know, we need to get the reservations ASAP, to make sure we can get in. (They also have some times on Tuesday, but not sure how many will still be here then.)

[RV'n Frannie]

Who else is arriving Thursday at the airport around 7:00 p.m. besides gram2nic and me? We're hoping to meet at the airport and ride the shuttle to the hotel together, so let us know if you can join us. :D

[Christine]

I think those of us who have ATC cards would like a badge holder--at least I would! :) But a sticky tag would be ok, too. Whatever's easiest. :yes:

And, my name is, um ..... Frannie! :D I was Fran before PQ came along. :lol::lol::lol: But I'm liking Frannie better, now. Thanks, Chris! :D

oh yeah that was my fault wasn't it?! :lol:

[Christine]

I'd prefer a badge holder too! But I have yet to make my ATC, it's on my to-do list, along with making sure I have all my DSP kits on an external HD, and my photos on there as well! Packing is on that list too!

Pack? Who needs to pack? Just make sure you have all 12 of your power cords. :lol:

[RV'n Frannie]

ATTENTION!!!!

For anybody that will have already arrived by Friday am. The LDS Draper Temple is having an Open House during the time you are all here. The LDS temples are only open to the public prior to their dedication and then after that you have to have a recommend to get in. Would anyone like to go to it?

I looked at the available reservations, there are various times between 9 and 1. No cost. I am not sure if there is a dress requirement. I always wear Sunday Church dress, but not sure if that is required or not. Let me know, we need to get the reservations ASAP, to make sure we can get in. (They also have some times on Tuesday, but not sure how many will still be here then.)

I would love to go, Chris, but I'm not bringing a dress--don't even own one! :lol: Would a nice pants outfit be ok? Don't want to embarrass you or get kicked out! :rofl: (I'm sure they would never do that--just kidding!)

[Lauri]

Pack? Who needs to pack? Just make sure you have all 12 of your power cords. :lol:

Dang, thanks for reminding me about all the power cords!! I'm sure to forget the most important one!! Oh, and that reminds me, is there going to be enough plugs for everything we all are bringing?? I'd hate to blow the hotel's fuse, they'll never invite us back! :lol:

[scamptx]

I have an early afternoon flight too Jenni, so maybe we could do a sightseeing/photowalk together before noon.

Some of us early risers will definitely be up for an early walk. Our flight back to Denver is later in the afternoon, but I'll still want to get some morning light. (Specially if I can go with a photo expert!! :tup:)

[Fade2Pink]

Fade2Pink = Maria

[Lauri]

Some of us early risers will definitely be up for an early walk. Our flight back to Denver is later in the afternoon, but I'll still want to get some morning light. (Specially if I can go with a photo expert!! :tup:)

Yep, love that morning light, just hate getting up early!! So where are we going to find a photo expert??

[RV'n Frannie]

Yep, love that morning light, just hate getting up early!! So where are we going to find a photo expert??

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[RV'n Frannie]

Look in the mirror, Scamp! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

Too much to think about; you guys are frying my brain. (Well, what was left of it! :eek: :eek:) I'm a *crowd follower*; whatever works for the majority, I'm right there! :D :D

[sands_healy]

I love the morning light too!!!!

[JaeDee]

I am also an early riser! Cant stay in bed longer than 6:30! So here is plan B for those who want to go early!

We can take my car over if only other 4 people want to go about 9 am and do the photo walk then. Or if more people want to go we can ride TRAX over. The TRAX line is only 1200 Feet away from the hotel according to the UTA web site!

I can also go later!!

I mentioned this before. But if anyone wants we could go earlier and listen to the broadcast of the Morman Tabernacle Choir which only last a half hour. You have to be in your seat by 9:15.

[JaeDee]

Friday night dinner is still on! We (Chris and I) are trying to decide the best place to go! Stay tuned for more details!

[hoozieg]

It's looking like we won't get in until VERY late Friday night. I have to drive to BZ to get DD and bring her and possibly BF back to babysit our dogs. She doesn't get out of class until 3 PM at this point. Then it takes 1.5 hours in good weather to get back here, then take off for SLC, a six hour drive approx. We're looking at 11 pm arrival. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/hoozieg/Smilies/Bored-sleep-Goodnite/msn_sleepy.gif Too late for dinner I'm afraid. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/hoozieg/Smilies/Bored-sleep-Goodnite/msn_sleepy.gif

But I do plan on hitting the breakfast in the morning! I'll bet we'll see each other there!

I went to get DD on Friday (3 hours of driving) because she wanted to discuss her plans for the rest of her life and spend the weekend with us. We had a nice time! In my planning process, I realized I don't have enough room on my HD to get many kits or photos on it. My EHD is a WD that I've heard is flaky and unreliable. I have no reliable back up of either kits or photos. If I brought it with me, it would probably crash and lose all my stuff since it was not intended to travel. So, it occurred to me that I could get a case that would turn DD's old hard drive (from a burnt up laptop that was replaced) into a EHD. So I bought one there and brought it back here with the intention of loading my scrapping stuff on it to bring to SLC. That way I'd have a backup AND a way to travel with those files.

I bought a case before heading back here. We plugged it in and everything worked fine, but when DD found out about it, she wanted it for herself. It came from HER computer after all! We told her what we had planned for it and said MAYBE she could have it after we were done with it. She plugged it into her computer to see if there were any files that she needed, then proceeded to put it into HER computer bag! The little snot CLAIMS she "forgot" it was in there...she was probably hoping we would forget about it. We took her back to school today and there is MY HD in HER computer case - only discovered AFTER we got back! Nothing to do but go buy a portable HD in addition to the case I just bought in order to have time to load my stuff onto it! Dang kids!!!

Are there any plans for lunch and dinner on Saturday or are we on our own?

As far as Sunday plans go....DH wants to head back on Sun, so a morning photo walk would be best for me (I'm NOT an early riser, but I can force myself up if needed), 9-10 am is good.

I'm not really into choir music, I'm sorry to say JaeDee, even if it is the Mormon Tabernacle. I also don't own a dress and hate dressing up anyway, so I would pass on that activity. Those of us not going to that could find a coffee shop and wait for those who are - just a suggestion.

I like the badge holder idea...then we could carry the ATC's in them for passing out. They'll probably hold more than one or two, won't they?

Everybody pray/dance (you know...the anti-rain/snow dance) for good weather!!! :pray:/:yippee:

[bendipez]

My Get Ready for SLC List:
think about getting eyebrows done(need them done but it hurts)
stare at box of haircolor (takes me forever to decide to do this)
find UGGS
get UGGS cleaned
stare at box of haircolor

[JaeDee]

It's looking like we won't get in until VERY late Friday night. I have to drive to BZ to get DD and bring her and possibly BF back to babysit our dogs. She doesn't get out of class until 3 PM at this point. Then it takes 1.5 hours in good weather to get back here, then take off for SLC, a six hour drive approx. We're looking at 11 pm arrival. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/hoozieg/Smilies/Bored-sleep-Goodnite/msn_sleepy.gif Too late for dinner I'm afraid. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/hoozieg/Smilies/Bored-sleep-Goodnite/msn_sleepy.gif

But I do plan on hitting the breakfast in the morning! I'll bet we'll see each other there!

I went to get DD on Friday (3 hours of driving) because she wanted to discuss her plans for the rest of her life and spend the weekend with us. We had a nice time! In my planning process, I realized I don't have enough room on my HD to get many kits or photos on it. My EHD is a WD that I've heard is flaky and unreliable. I have no reliable back up of either kits or photos. If I brought it with me, it would probably crash and lose all my stuff since it was not intended to travel. So, it occurred to me that I could get a case that would turn DD's old hard drive (from a burnt up laptop that was replaced) into a EHD. So I bought one there and brought it back here with the intention of loading my scrapping stuff on it to bring to SLC. That way I'd have a backup AND a way to travel with those files.

I bought a case before heading back here. We plugged it in and everything worked fine, but when DD found out about it, she wanted it for herself. It came from HER computer after all! We told her what we had planned for it and said MAYBE she could have it after we were done with it. She plugged it into her computer to see if there were any files that she needed, then proceeded to put it into HER computer bag! The little snot CLAIMS she "forgot" it was in there...she was probably hoping we would forget about it. We took her back to school today and there is MY HD in HER computer case - only discovered AFTER we got back! Nothing to do but go buy a portable HD in addition to the case I just bought in order to have time to load my stuff onto it! Dang kids!!!

Are there any plans for lunch and dinner on Saturday or are we on our own?

As far as Sunday plans go....DH wants to head back on Sun, so a morning photo walk would be best for me (I'm NOT an early riser, but I can force myself up if needed), 9-10 am is good.

I'm not really into choir music, I'm sorry to say JaeDee, even if it is the Mormon Tabernacle. I also don't own a dress and hate dressing up anyway, so I would pass on that activity. Those of us not going to that could find a coffee shop and wait for those who are - just a suggestion.

I like the badge holder idea...then we could carry the ATC's in them for passing out. They'll probably hold more than one or two, won't they?

Everybody pray/dance (you know...the anti-rain/snow dance) for good weather!!! :pray:/:yippee:

No worries, Suz! There are tons of stuff look at on Temple Square and photos to take!

[Margie]

I am also an early riser! Cant stay in bed longer than 6:30! So here is plan B for those who want to go early!
making a note, don't get room near jaedee...

Are there any plans for lunch and dinner on Saturday or are we on our own?
we can't order food in, but there's a denny's and mcdonalds right beside the hotel.

I like the badge holder idea...then we could carry the ATC's in them for passing out. They'll probably hold more than one or two, won't they?
yep :)

My Get Ready for SLC List:
think about getting eyebrows done(need them done but it hurts)
stare at box of haircolor (takes me forever to decide to do this)
find UGGS
get UGGS cleaned
stare at box of haircolor

did you already check off the fudge?? just checking! :D

[sands_healy]

JD, how about we do an early photo shoot, which finishes at the Tabernacle performance at 9:15, and still do the afternoon shoot for those that can't make the early one?? :think:

[JaeDee]

We could do the photo walk from 8 to 9 for those early birds or earlier. TRAX doesnt start until later on Sunday but I do have the car. I think the broadcast would really be awesome to watch. (I've never seen one live). We could plan to meet everyone else at 10:15 am who didnt want to go that early by the reflecting pond.

Margie, I am a very quite early riser!!!

[RV'n Frannie]

This is my first scrap, so I have no idea of how it's done. So here are my questions:

Is there some sort of schedule, or do we just go in and set up and then scrap and/or walk about and visit/meet each other?

I've heard prizes mentioned....are there challenges throughout the day?

Is it safe to go to lunch and leave our 'puters there?

How close are the restrooms? :lol: (Prob nobody knows--or has someone been there already to check it out?)

[JaeDee]

I think we will have to go to lunch and dinner in bunches, so that someone is in the room at all the time! And you are right about the schedule and least the two that I have been to. You will be surprized at how fast the time will fly!!!!!

This is my first scrap, so I have no idea of how it's done. So here are my questions:

Is there some sort of schedule, or do we just go in and set up and then scrap and/or walk about and visit/meet each other?

I've heard prizes mentioned....are there challenges throughout the day?

Is it safe to go to lunch and leave our 'puters there?

How close are the restrooms? :lol: (Prob nobody knows--or has someone been there already to check it out?)

[hoozieg]

We could do the photo walk from 8 to 9 for those early birds or earlier. TRAX doesnt start until later on Sunday but I do have the car. I think the broadcast would really be awesome to watch. (I've never seen one live). We could plan to meet everyone else at 10:15 am who didnt want to go that early by the reflecting pond.

Margie, I am a very quite early riser!!!

This sounds perfect to me! DH wants to head back on Sunday to get home before dark, so he'll want to leave early afternoon, I'm guessing. That will allow me to partake in the 10:15 part.

This is my first scrap, so I have no idea of how it's done. So here are my questions:

Is there some sort of schedule, or do we just go in and set up and then scrap and/or walk about and visit/meet each other?

I've heard prizes mentioned....are there challenges throughout the day?

Is it safe to go to lunch and leave our 'puters there?

How close are the restrooms? :lol: (Prob nobody knows--or has someone been there already to check it out?)

My experience in Las Vegas was this:


No schedule...show up at 10 am and get set up, meet people and scrap; get coffee, walk around, chat, laugh and scrap; go eat, walk around, chat, take photos and scrap.......
There were drawings for various prizes/souvenirs brought by Kim, Lauren, Rene and Margie from their homes...including a copy of PS and PSE from Adobe. :yes: There were prizes for the person who came the farthest, who did the most layouts during the day and some others I can't remember. From watching the happenings at Adobe last summer, I think they may have given out some CD's or something.
Someone was in the room all the time so the 'puters were not in danger.
Usually hotels have a restroom in the lobby, but if you're staying there, you can always pop up to your room. From the pictures, the hotel doesn't look that big (certainly not like the Venetian!!). Don't worry!! I'm sure there's one close by.

[Margie]

Is there some sort of schedule, or do we just go in and set up and then scrap and/or walk about and visit/meet each other?
no schedule, just come and chat and try to scrap a little.

I've heard prizes mentioned....are there challenges throughout the day? we may have a prize or two available (but this is a low key crop this time!)

Is it safe to go to lunch and leave our 'puters there? we'll make sure someone's always in the room. probably me, because i won't need to eat much besides chocolate. :D

How close are the restrooms? haven't been there but the conf room is right by the lobby so i'm sure it's close.

[Margie]

ooh, looks like it'll be way warmer in utah than in ohio this weekend. yay!!!! :D

[ReneT]

Oh I wanna go so bad!!! But have previous committment. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
Oh, sorry, someone once told me there was no crying in scrapbooking. :rofl:

[jennilynn10]

I'm trying to make my ATC card. I see JaeDee has her's up as an example. JaeDee - are you putting info. on the back? What is everyone else doing??? I'd really appreciate some examples. Thanks!

[gram2nic]

Jenn...I put very minimal on mine and only on front because I had no idea what in the world I was doing. They are all printed out now, so I am not changing them!

I printed mine out on regular scrapbook printing paper which is somewhat like card stock. I do have a printer that prints 12 X 12 so I was able to get 12 cards to a page printed.

[jennilynn10]

Thanks for the info. gram. I just found the gallery here:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190

I think I am just going to do the front. (it's just to much work to do the back too! :lol::lol::lol: )

[Lauri]

We could do the photo walk from 8 to 9 for those early birds or earlier. TRAX doesnt start until later on Sunday but I do have the car. I think the broadcast would really be awesome to watch. (I've never seen one live). We could plan to meet everyone else at 10:15 am who didnt want to go that early by the reflecting pond.

This sounds like a perfect idea!! I'm not sure how early I'll be getting up, since I will still be on Pacific time, one hour later! And being able to sleep in without worrying about the kids sounds like a treat! So I'm leaning more towards the 10:15 time frame.

[dathamary]

Hmmm, DH has church meetings starting at 10 am Sunday, but I am thinking I would love to stay Sat night and do the early photo walk. I could prob get home in time if I skip the choir. Of course, I have to teach Sunday school too, and Heaven knows I will not be preparing my lesson on Saturday. Guess I could be really good and prepare it earlier in the week--
YAH RIGHT!!! Oh well, guess we need to have lots of fun on Friday night since I won't get to stay longer.

[dathamary]

I was wondering about ATCs too. Right now mine is just one-sided and it doesn't have any info except my screen name and my first name. I am going to make one into a nametag too so everyone can remember who I am. It's so tricky when you are used to screen names. I am thinking of adding info to the back, but I think I will leave it blank.

[bendipez]

Haven't done my ATCs yet...for Las Vegas and Adobe I just did the front. I also let costco do the printing....

[bendipez]

Now for the most important question.....
What kind of fudge??
With or without nuts??

[sands_healy]

Oh!!! EEEEEKKK..... I see the ATC's are all portrait!!! I've made mine landscape, printed on photographic paper and laminated them..... :eek:..... oh well guess I will have to be different to everyone else.

[GrandmaCrys]

LOL, Sands, now we'll be able to "remember" which person is you! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[gram2nic]

Oh!!! EEEEEKKK..... I see the ATC's are all portrait!!! I've made mine landscape, printed on photographic paper and laminated them..... :eek:..... oh well guess I will have to be different to everyone else.

This will be memorable! When we want to read your badge (ATC) we will have to crook our neck to the side. I think you just might be remembered especially when everyone heads out looking for a massage for relief of neck pain!

[LauraLou]

Ok...maybe it is because retirees don't "do" time, but I plan on just getting to the hotel and winging it from then on. So make sure everyone lets me know what and when and I will probably be there. If we don't go to church I will have a wee bit more room in my suitcase. I really don't want to wander through Orlando Airport in a hoodie and winter storm coat but they won't fit in my bag with skirt, sweater, slip, hose, and good shoes.

My next task is packing my DSP Kiwi Green laptop bag. Chargers and computer cords for phone, I-Pod, camera batteries aong with all the computer crap. BUT...I got all of the kits and stuff I got from DSP since September on my HD and 2008 and 2009 photos. Now I won't have room for more than a couple of layouts but if I get ANY done it will be a miracle.

[RoadMap4Us]

Dear Ladies -- HAVE FUN!!!!!!! I so wish that I could be there to meet all of you. Maybe next time (Sands -- there will be a next time, right?!?!?). Enjoy!

[Lauri]

Now for the most important question.....
What kind of fudge??
With or without nuts??

Definitely WITH nuts!!

[bendipez]

Guess I better get started and get organized!! The car thing sorta got my schedule out of whack....my get reaqdy list is:
get eyebrows done
stare at haircolor box
get crop stuff organized
Hmmm, Margie, am I forgetting something....

[Margie]

Ok...maybe it is because retirees don't "do" time, but I plan on just getting to the hotel and winging it from then on.
oh good! hang with me! this whole organizing rooms and such before i got there was so hard! :D

Dear Ladies -- HAVE FUN!!!!!!! I so wish that I could be there to meet all of you. Maybe next time
i need to meet you! allen (mostly) knows usernames and once i said well roadmaps did these cool frames and he said roadmaps?? what's her name? i said oh, her name's nicole's mom! :)

Definitely WITH nuts!!
are YOU nuts?? :eek: no nuts brenda! nuts lessen the dessert-ness! :D (is ordering half and half too much to ask? maybe is? k, no worries, i can handle nuts!)

Hmmm, Margie, am I forgetting something....
brenda, don't tease me. see above post! :D
btw, i made chocolate fudge the other day and it was soooo good. but yesterday i made peanut butter and it was horrible! 1 for 2, well i tried. :D

[bendipez]

Guess it's a batch with nuts and one without....
Actually I usually don't put nuts in my fudge. May even try to do
the peppermint pattie fudge that I made for Adobe crop....

[sands_healy]

Dear Ladies -- HAVE FUN!!!!!!! I so wish that I could be there to meet all of you. Maybe next time (Sands -- there will be a next time, right?!?!?). Enjoy!

Awww I'm gonna miss not see you Roadie!.... I sure hope there will be a NEXT time.

[sands_healy]

This fudge must be real good, for everyone to be drooling over it!

[JaeDee]

:):):D:D:applause::yahoo::tup::tup::hug::hug::part y::yahoo::yahoo::applause::hug::yippee::party::par ty::yippee::yippee::lol::):D:D:love2::yahoo::tup:: yippee::party::party::party::yippee::hug::hug:

[LauraLou]

Do I detect a little excitement, there, JaeDee?

All this talk of fudge is making my weight-loss slow down to a near crawl. I am still trying to loose that last lb or so of Holiday Gain. I will drag along one of my booklets so I can TRY to stay on track at Denny's or McDonalds or Friday night dinner. I can already see that this isn't going to be an easy 3-4 days. If there is someone else there dieting, PLEASE buddy up with me for support.

Obviously, I can't bring my plan food with me. NutriSystem looks SO much like terrorist explosives, don't you know. I am not even sure about toothpaste and deodorant. I certainly hope there are those little shampoos at the hotel. If I have to leave too much behind I may consider a check-through bag after all.

Today's task? Organizing my Kiwi-DSP laptop bag. It will have to double as my purse so organization is key.

[jennilynn10]

Women can carry on their purse and one other carry on right? At least that's what I've always done. You all recommend carrying on our laptops and cameras, right? (that might make my suitcase larger - I usually try not to check luggage at all).

Laura - you are WAY ahead of me in the packing. I'll probably finish packing Thursday night around midnight or so!

Brenda - I can't eat nuts so I request LOTS of fudge without :D

[jennilynn10]

This sounds like a perfect idea!! I'm not sure how early I'll be getting up, since I will still be on Pacific time, one hour later! And being able to sleep in without worrying about the kids sounds like a treat! So I'm leaning more towards the 10:15 time frame.

Me too Lauri! (sorry Sands I can't do 6 am. btw, are you CRAZY??? :lol::lol::lol: )

[GrandmaCrys]

Organize, schmorganize...I'm leaving for the first leg of my trek in just a few hours and I still can't make myself go pack! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Even worse than than, we're under a severe weather advisory!!! :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

[AliceAMattison]

Safe Travel, Crys!

[sands_healy]

6am??? who said anything about 6am :eek:!!!

Jenni, you are allowed a carry on and a personal item which is either your laptop or a purse.

I have a backpack as my carry on and my laptop bag.

[hoozieg]

I afraid I have some bad news.....:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

My DD has become frankly depressed, more so in the last few days. She's crying a lot, can't make decisions, feeling hopeless/helpless, nausea and having sleep disturbances. I need to go over there and take her to the doctor and a therapist...possibly pulling her out of school.....sound familiar?

Which means....I probably won't be driving to SLC on Friday!! :cry::cry::cry:

As much as I want to come, my daughter is my top priority. She really can't function in this state of mind and she's suffering tremendously. I need to see for myself that she's getting the help she needs. I'm so sorry!! I was so excited to be there!!! :cry::cry::cry:

[jennilynn10]

I afraid I have some bad news.....:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

My DD has become frankly depressed, more so in the last few days. She's crying a lot, can't make decisions, feeling hopeless/helpless, nausea and having sleep disturbances. I need to go over there and take her to the doctor and a therapist...possibly pulling her out of school.....sound familiar?

Which means....I probably won't be driving to SLC on Friday!! :cry::cry::cry:

As much as I want to come, my daughter is my top priority. She really can't function in this state of mind and she's suffering tremendously. I need to see for myself that she's getting the help she needs. I'm so sorry!! I was so excited to be there!!! :cry::cry::cry:

Well, we will all really miss you, but I certainly understand your reason for not coming. Of course, you have to make her your priority (you're a super mom!). I sincerely hope your DD feels better soon. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[jennilynn10]

JD, how about we do an early photo shoot, which finishes at the Tabernacle performance at 9:15, and still do the afternoon shoot for those that can't make the early one?? :think:

6am??? who said anything about 6am :eek:!!!
Jenni, you are allowed a carry on and a personal item which is either your laptop or a purse.
I have a backpack as my carry on and my laptop bag.

For some reason, I guess I got it from this post. I guess I am the crazy one :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I totally forgot the one quart bag requirement. In case anyone else forgot, I'm posting the security regulations here:



PACK SMART
- Effective September 26, 2006, by order of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration, passengers may carry ONE resealable 1 quart size clear plastic bag which can contain liquids, gels and/or aerosols in containers of 3 ounces of less. The contents in the plastic bag must fit comfortably and be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from the passenger's carry-on bag. For more detailed information, visit the TSA website.
- Tag checked and carry-on luggage inside and out with your name, address, and phone number.
- Certain items are prohibited in your luggage. For a complete list, please visit the TSA website
- Pack your medication, passport, jewelry, important documents, and other valuables in your carry-on luggage.
- Do not place wrapped gifts in either checked or carry-on luggage.
- Remember that all checked and carry-on luggage may be subject to search.

CALL AHEAD – Contact your airline to verify flight information and check the status of your flight before coming to the airport.

DON’T FORGET YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS – Before leaving for the airport, make sure you have your ticket. If you checked in with your airline online, make sure you also have your boarding pass. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations require that all passengers have a boarding pass and valid photo I.D. to enter the security checkpoint.

BRING VALID IDENTIFICATION – Adults need an official photo I.D. issued by a government authority OR two other forms of valid I.D., one of which must be issued by a government authority. Minors are not required to have I.D.

ARRIVE EARLY – Arrive approximately two hours prior to your scheduled departure to allow plenty of time for security procedures. Contact your airline for specific flight information and suggested arrival times.

[Lauri]

Guess it's a batch with nuts and one without....
Actually I usually don't put nuts in my fudge. May even try to do
the peppermint pattie fudge that I made for Adobe crop....

Hey Brenda, how about you forget about making fudge with nuts and do the peppermint pattie fudge!! I'll bring some nuttie fudge for us nutcases and I'll find some Ghirardelli chocolates too for people to try. Does that sound like a good idea??

[Lauri]

I afraid I have some bad news.....:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

My DD has become frankly depressed, more so in the last few days. She's crying a lot, can't make decisions, feeling hopeless/helpless, nausea and having sleep disturbances. I need to go over there and take her to the doctor and a therapist...possibly pulling her out of school.....sound familiar?

Which means....I probably won't be driving to SLC on Friday!! :cry::cry::cry:

As much as I want to come, my daughter is my top priority. She really can't function in this state of mind and she's suffering tremendously. I need to see for myself that she's getting the help she needs. I'm so sorry!! I was so excited to be there!!! :cry::cry::cry:

Oh no SuZ, I was looking forward to meeting you, but she definitely comes first!! I hope all goes well with you and her!

[bendipez]

Hey Brenda, how about you forget about making fudge with nuts and do the peppermint pattie fudge!! I'll bring some nuttie fudge for us nutcases and I'll find some Ghirardelli chocolates too for people to try. Does that sound like a good idea??

OOOPs!! just made a batch of Ghiradelli fudge with marshmellows and heathbits!!
Should the next batch be just plain or the peppermint pattie fudge??
Wonder if there is anyone who could help me make this decision...hmm...

[Lauri]

My vote goes for peppermint pattie!! That sounds wonderful!

And how are things going on the car front?? Or are you just going to deal with it when you get back?

[JaeDee]

I afraid I have some bad news.....:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

My DD has become frankly depressed, more so in the last few days. She's crying a lot, can't make decisions, feeling hopeless/helpless, nausea and having sleep disturbances. I need to go over there and take her to the doctor and a therapist...possibly pulling her out of school.....sound familiar?

Which means....I probably won't be driving to SLC on Friday!! :cry::cry::cry:

As much as I want to come, my daughter is my top priority. She really can't function in this state of mind and she's suffering tremendously. I need to see for myself that she's getting the help she needs. I'm so sorry!! I was so excited to be there!!! :cry::cry::cry:

I'm so sorry Suz! But totally understand! DD must come first!

[LauraLou]

6am??? who said anything about 6am :eek:!!!

Jenni, you are allowed a carry on and a personal item which is either your laptop or a purse.

I have a backpack as my carry on and my laptop bag.

I insist on roll bag through Orlando Airport. The distance is brutal once you clear security...even with the mono-rail. So...my purse, books, and camera will be inside my roll-about suitcase and my laptop bag hooked over the handle. Oh...and my coat on my back with stuff in the pockets. I decided to go ahead and check one bag...a duffel with most of my clothes. Meds in a zip-lock baggie in my hands through security as suggested. I am mainly afraid of forgetting my charging cords. Why am I so paranoid about all of this????:no::no:

[scamptx]

JaeDee, Chris--Someone at work said that the Lion House Pantry was a wonderful place to eat. Is it? Should we? Since it's closed on Sunday that would leave Saturday night after the crop? Just askin'.

Karen is here! She has seen first hand what a procrastinator I am! We're waiting on Heritage, but I, as usual, am getting sleepy.

Whilst composing this epistle, I was interupted for a bit and now you are all over at the heritage chat :rolleyes:...on my way!

[JaeDee]

JaeDee, Chris--Someone at work said that the Lion House Pantry was a wonderful place to eat. Is it? Should we? Since it's closed on Sunday that would leave Saturday night after the crop? Just askin'.

Karen is here! She has seen first hand what a procrastinator I am! We're waiting on Heritage, but I, as usual, am getting sleepy.

Whilst composing this epistle, I was interupted for a bit and now you are all over at the heritage chat :rolleyes:...on my way!

Lion House would be a wonderful choice for dinner, but the crop goes till 10 pm and the Lion House closes at 8 pm!!

[bendipez]

My vote goes for peppermint pattie!! That sounds wonderful!

And how are things going on the car front?? Or are you just going to deal with it when you get back?

The car is at the Hyundai dealership and they are investigating....
Just got ATCs done but still haven't done anything else....the car will still
be there when I get back....besides SLC is more fun to think about!

[bendipez]

And am still looking at the haircolor box....
and need to get eyebrows done and now
need to get nails done.....
Hmmm do I need to do anything else?

[jennilynn10]

Well, unfortunately things did not line up here like I'd hoped, and I'm not going to be able to make it. (I was afraid that might happen). I am really disappointed and sad that I won't be able to meet you all :cry::cry::cry: But most of all, I will miss Brenda's fudge ;) I hope you all have a wonderful time (I'm sure you will!) and take lots & lots of pictures!

xx, JL :hug:

[JaeDee]

Well, unfortunately things did not line up here like I'd hoped, and I'm not going to be able to make it. (I was afraid that might happen). I am really disappointed and sad that I won't be able to meet you all :cry::cry::cry: But most of all, I will miss Brenda's fudge ;) I hope you all have a wonderful time (I'm sure you will!) and take lots & lots of pictures!

xx, JL :hug:

You will be missed! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[JaeDee]

And am still looking at the haircolor box....
and need to get eyebrows done and now
need to get nails done.....
Hmmm do I need to do anything else?


Are you coming by train or plane? The hotel has a van for the airport but not the train station! PM me if you need a ride to the hotel!

[bendipez]

Are you coming by train or plane? The hotel has a van for the airport but not the train station! PM me if you need a ride to the hotel!

JaeDee, I am coming by plane....
The plan is to drop off the rental car (the hyundai repair people want my last 20 oil change reciepts before they work on the car:confused:!!!) at 4am ish:no: and get to Oakland airport by 5am. My plane leaves at 6:25am:tup:and arrives at 9:15am.
At baggage claim I can call for a shuttle so maybe I'll ba at the hotel around 10am.....

[Margie]

last call on the crop t-shirts! i need to pack them in the morning (still haven't managed to pack), so if you order by 8am eastern, i'll bring it! click the image to go order!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/ware/Ware_AdobeCrop.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_91_92)

[Lauri]

So I have a quick question - I've finally made my ATC, and want to know how many I need to print out! I counted 20 people coming at the beginning of the post, should I do a few extra?? And I did mine landscape, just to keep Sands company!! :lol:

[Lauri]

And am still looking at the haircolor box....
and need to get eyebrows done and now
need to get nails done.....
Hmmm do I need to do anything else?

So Brenda, does staring at the haircolor box make it work any better?? :rofl:

[bendipez]

So Brenda, does staring at the haircolor box make it work any better?? :rofl:

Don't know ......will in about 10 minutes! have the haircolor on right now.
Wish there was a haircolor that didn't stink!!!

[gram2nic]

Frannie and I are here! Our planes came in about the same time but we met for the first time on the shuttle bus of all places! Call the hotel when you need the shuttle bus, it takes them about 10-15 minutes to pick you up. We'll be waiting for ya'all....Oh heck! PM me and I'll give you the room numbers if you want them.

Judy

[dathamary]

Any final count yet? I am trying to print ATCs too. Not going so well. Some of them are upside down on the backside. In honor of all our Aussie friends, right?

[Margie]

oh my heck! i haven't packed yet! but i have time tomorrow, hopefully. it's negative 8 degrees here, so i'm ready to come to utah to warm up!!!!

[bendipez]

Well, I didn't get everything done but.....Oh My Heck I leave for the airport in about 4 hours!!! Am debating getting some rest or staying up.....

[JaeDee]

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[JaeDee]

How am I going to concentrate at work for 7 hours? Lauri your ATC looks great! 20 should be plenty! I should be at the hotel by about 5:30 this afternoon!! CANT WAIT!!!

[Fade2Pink]

Are there any plans for dinner tonight (Friday)? I'll definitely see you all on Saturday at the crop. I'm excited to meet you all!

[gram2nic]

We are having trouble finding out who has checked in....one because of privacy issues and the others because we don't have last names. Even if we did they told us we could find out if they checked in but they would not give out room numbers. Not sure how we are all going meet up...anyone have suggestions?? Frannie and I are going to watch out for Brenda in hopes we can catch her!

[scamptx]

Hi, Gram! In previous crops, we did exactly what you are doing--posted in the thread, then pm'd room numbers! Is the wifi free at the hotel? Sometimes folks weren't wanting to pay the $10 or so that was charged, but most hotels have a business center with a computer where you can get online.

An update from Karen and me--our train is running late. Really late! We won't be getting the wonderful sightseeing trip we had planned. Instead of the 8am departure scheduled, we should be leaving this evening around 6:30. :( We're looking on the bright side--we should see lots of stars and hopefully the moon will be bright enough that it will reflect off the snow! We cancelled our room in SLC for tonight--we should be arriving bright and early tomorrow morning!

Can't wait to meet up with every one, but we are having a great time in Denver!

[gram2nic]

Hi Scamp...

The WYFI at the hotel is free...I am using it now. There isn't much snow here in the city othr than "dirty snow piles" so get all your pictures of snow while you can!

I'll Pm you with the room numbers.

[bendipez]

Made it.....I'm here in the hotel......
What are the plan for dinner??

[Lauri]

:yahoo: Judy and Brenda are there!! I'm so excited!! Could you PM me with your rooms, that way I'll at least get a room on the same floor as ya'll! I'm leaving for the airport around 2pm but I think there's wifi at Sac airport and I'll check my e-mails before my plane leaves at 4. :yahoo:

[Margie]

i'm heading to the airport soon! will be at the hotel around 8ish. see you soon!!!!

[tif_gerber]

Ohhhhhhhh you guys are going to have so much fun!!!!!!!!! I am soooooo jealous! Can't wait to see your fabulous layouts and pictures!!! Travel safe everyone!!!

[bendipez]

It's not that cold here!!! thought I would be freezing and need my heavy coat....nope have on cuddledud t-shirt regular t-shirt and hoodie and I was fine!!!

[Lauri]

I'm leaving for the airport in about 30 minutes!! My plane should land around 6:45pm, so I hope to be at the airport after 7. Let me know if any dinner plans are made, if not, I'll hang around the lobby to see who arrives!! See you all soon!

[Cupcake]

I don't think I can sleep tonight I am so excited wish I could be there with some of you tonight but I will be there with bells on tomorow

[bendipez]

Think anyone in particular has one of these?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/utah_bling.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297920&ppuser=82827)
Utah Bling Bling (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297920&ppuser=82827)

[GrandmaCrys]

OK, I'm making an executive decision! How about dinner at 8:30, since Margie will be here around 8. There's an Olive Garden at .8 mi. from the hotel; how does that sound? JaeDee should be arriving soon; maybe you can confab and let us know!

Oh, and if anyone has a better idea...:D

[bendipez]

I saw Olive Garden when I was exploring and thought it would be a good choice....

[Margie]

i'm in denver now, leaving again in ~ 30. dont feel like you have to wait on me to eat! i may need to eat here (it's 7:30 my time!) & i do have to work tonight (seriously, you girls works us like dogs!) :D but i may be up for dessert? not sure, i have junk food now & may be craving something healthy by then!

[Lauren]

Im jealous - wish I was there - but then again its nice and warm and sunny here today ......

[HeatherL]

Nice and sunny and warm here on Maui but I so wish i was with all of you and having the best party i know you will have. Post photos and conversations please.

[RoadMap4Us]

It's fun to hear about all of your arrivals. Can't wait for the photos to start flowing.

[addicted]

I'm glad you have all arrived safe!! I can't wait to meet you tomorrow. I'm home making my treat and cutting out my cards! Hopefully I remember everything. Have fun and see you tomorrow.

[Margie]

just landed (8:10, late)! be there soon.

[Tina]

Hope it's warmer in Utah, Margie! back to -3 here @ home in Ohio!

[Margie]

gorgeous here tina & i'm waiting outside!! ohio weather stinks!!!
i'll prolly miss dinner but i'll catch you all soon!

[Margie]

fyi 39 here!!!

[Margie]

oh my heck! anyone wanna tell me why the shuttle driver asked if i was a digital scrapper & was meeting up w/all those other excited women w/lots of chocolate??? ladies! what did you do?!! :D

[hoozieg]

:(:cry::(:cry::(:cry:

I would have been more than halfway there by now!

[Margie]

we'll miss you hoozie!
i'm here and missed the dinner due to a late plane and having to wait forever on my stupid carry on that i couldn't carry on. working on some little goodies and hopefully i'll catch some of you in the morning. i'm across from gram2nic, so keep it down girls!!! :lol:
oh, and don't wake me up early either!
and remember, DON'T COME EARLY! we always say it but you early birds just like to get a jump on things. :D maybe if you come early, you'll have to scrap a page for me before you're allowed to scrap your own pages!! :D
see you at 10!

[Fade2Pink]

Welcome to Salt Lake all you wonderful ladies! I can't wait to see you all tomorrow! I have some chocolate treats for you! Sleep well.

[JaeDee]

Dinner was wonderful!! Sands, her two beautiful children, Crys, Christine, Dathamary, Benda, Laura, Lauri, Judy, Frannie, and JaeDee spent 2 plus hours at Olive Garden. Had a fabulous time!!!! Cant wait to meet the rest of you!

[Lauren]

sounds super - wish i was there !

[Margie]

yay! i got to see jaedee, suzanne, and judy as they were causing a ruckus in the hallway! :D can't wait to see the rest of you tomorrow!!

[gram2nic]

gee...what do we all do?? Eat and run back to our rooms to get back on DSP???? LOL This has been so much fun and the party hasn't really started yet!

[Margie]

that is kinda sad neighbor judy!! :D i'm still on dsp time, so i really need to be asleep too!

[jennilynn10]

Speaking of sad, I'm still so disappointed that I couldn't come!
:cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry:
I will miss you all!!!

[JaeDee]

Speaking of sad, I'm still so disappointed that I couldn't come!
:cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry::cry::cry: :cry:
I will miss you all!!!


Missing you Miss Jenny!! Wish you were here! Yahooo Sands and Chris and Crys where are you!!!!!

[Margie]

margie takes the lead on number of layouts finished!! :yahoo:
yes, ploppers count!! :eek:

[Tara]

Margie is a dork! Oh wait, did I say that outloud?

Have a great time ladies! I can just imagine all the fun you are having!!! Wahoooo!!!

[Margie]

jamie (jvanbeekum) just finished a page, so tie at one each!
and we just heard meryl was chatting with the missing sands on yahoo!!!
will chris, sands, and crys please stand up?! where are you??? :D

[scamptx]

Karen and I arrived just in time! The train ride was beautiful even, or maybe especially, at night. The stars were bright, the snow glowed, and it was a fun adventure. I'm ready to do it again! :tup:

Somehow I think I'm supposed to be scrapping...I'm not quite awake. ;)

[Margie]

we're waving at lisa on sand's webcam!!!

[Margie]

and chris, sands, and crys made it to the party!!!! yay!!!

[DixieMama]

I hope someone's making sure my Flattie is behaving!! Laura brought me with her, but God only knows what kind of mischief I can get into when I'm not being supervised! ;)

(And I wonder where my youngest gets it from?? :rolleyes: )

From the looks of JaeDee's pictures, y'all are keeping it toned down a bit, compared to Vegas. Could it be the location?? :think: :lol:

[Margie]

here we all are! well most, this is before seratonin came!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/258.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298079&ppuser=3)
Salt Lake City cropper... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298079&ppuser=3)

[Margie]

here's another picture, this time including sarah (seratonin, aka one of the new apprentice designers!)
you can download the hi res picture here also:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/011709slccrop.jpg


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/324.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298126&ppuser=3)
Salt Lake City cropper... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298126&ppuser=3)

[Margie]

just sent a pm about sharing your pictures! (totally a selfish request since i'm cameraless today!!!) :D

[Margie]

be sure to read the comments under the group photos, there are messages for you!

[omio]

Okay, I'm home from sightseeing with our visiting relatives and can't find anyone online. Are you people having fun without me????? :annoyed:

[Margie]

rv'n frannie just recruited a new member from a baby shower next door! welcome to dear myrtle (who many here know from www.dearmyrtle.com!) :D

[caraffle]

Ladies, when you go to dinner, PLEASE pretend that I am with you OK!!!!!!! Looks like you are having a great time. Can't wait to see your LOs!

[omio]

rv'n frannie just recruited a new member from a baby shower next door! welcome to dear myrtle (who many here know from www.dearmyrtle.com (http://www.dearmyrtle.com)!) :D

Omigosh, I LOVE Dear Myrtle -- I have gotten so many great heritage ideas from her. JD must be thrilled! :yahoo:

[Margie]

she was very fun! we even recorded a podcast and she'll be posting that next week! :D

[Lauren]

rv'n frannie just recruited a new member from a baby shower next door! welcome to dear myrtle (who many here know from www.dearmyrtle.com!) :D

Well Welcome to DSP Dear Myrtle!!!

[Margie]

more pics...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/125.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298195&ppuser=3)
SLC crop, rv'n frannie... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298195&ppuser=3)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/1313.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298196&ppuser=3)
SLC crop, christine te... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298196&ppuser=3)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/1118.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298188&ppuser=3)
yummy snacks at the sl... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298188&ppuser=3)

[jvanbeekum]

So, Margie, who finished the most LOs? What was out total count of completed LOs from the group today? It was such as blast!

[Margie]

good question!! let me count... (goes off to find sign in sheet)... 119 total layouts!!!
it was a desperate race at the end between vicki (cupcake) and suzanne (dathamary) and suzanne won by 1 with TWENTY ONE pages!!! vicki did TWENTY! :yahoo:
i did 12 (not that i was counting or anything) and only 1 wasn't a plopper! and yeah, so it was a groupie that i just plopped in a background, but still! i worked very hard. :D
i think there's a party still going on in jaedee's room now! and then one crew's starting a photo walk at 7:30am! :eek:

[Margie]

also, for those who made it, and even those who didn't, we can share photos on dsp's flickr group! just click on join this group and you'll get approved! even sandy's husband managed to get approved!! :D
http://flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace/

[bendipez]

Just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful day....
had a great time and even learned a thing or two(just don't tell anyone)
Wonder who else is still up??
Maybe we should have done the midnight pool party.....

[sands_healy]

Goood morning ladies!!!! Are you up yet??? :D

I wanted to say that it was soooo fantastic to meet all of you, some I feel like I've known for years and somehow it felt like I was coming "home". Is that even possible? :)

I had such fun talking and chatting with you yesterday but must confess I only managed to do one page at about 8pm last night :)... the rest of the time I tried to catch up with my DET uploads :rofl:

So excited to be spending some more time with you this am on the photo walk.... see you in a bit!

[bendipez]

Good morning everyone!!! actually worked on a page inCS3 last night. I think I remembered about 15 percent and forgot about 110 percent of what I learned yesterday.
Missed this mornings early photo walk but now am off to find the reflecting pool....

[Margie]

brenda, that's some messed up math!! i could only sleep until 11am today. :eek: talk about a GREAT day off! now i'm going to read and enjoy the peace and quiet! then head home apparently to MORE snow!!!

[Cupcake]

I had so much fun and so wished it would have gone on a couple more hours. When it was 10:00 I could hardly believe the day had gone by so fast. I hope we can do this again some time and maybe we can kidnap(recruit) some others hehe that WAS fun

[Lauri]

Hi ladies!! :wave: I wanted to let you know that I have made it home in one piece! Margie and I were on the hotel shuttle together out to the airport, and I talked her ear off!! :lol: Boy, the hike thru SLC airport is awful though! I think it was about 1/3 mile from the security checkpoint (which went into lock-down for a few minutes while I was there) out to the boarding gates! Be prepared!!

I had a wonderful time with ya'll!! I miss you already! But I definitely will attend other crops and hopefully see you there! I will upload my photos to flickr tomorrow, so you can see the neat buildings Brenda and I found on our way back to the hotel this morning.

BTW, I was looking thru my ATC cards, and don't have one from Scamp! Did I miss it, or did you not make one?? I should have noticed yesterday, but apparently was very easily distracted by all the chocolate and fun we were having! :rofl:

[Lauri]

I had so much fun and so wished it would have gone on a couple more hours. When it was 10:00 I could hardly believe the day had gone by so fast. I hope we can do this again some time and maybe we can kidnap(recruit) some others hehe that WAS fun


Vicki, how are you feeling today?? I was worried about you and your arm after all that you did yesterday!

[bpalmer]

sorry I missed the crop! It looks like you guys had a blast!

[LauraLou]

It seems like everyone has posted here except me. I was just SO busy having fun. I have to echo someone else who mentioned what a wonderful tour guide JaeDee was. Bless her heart for giving up a whole day to tour us around.

After another fine breakfast at the hotel JaeDee, Scamp, FullTimeRVer, and I took a photo tour of The Square. Oh My, what photo-ops everywhere! It was really cold, and I forgot my gloves back at the hotel, but that soon passed. For me, the highlight of the whole trip was attending the broadcast of the Tabernacle Choir. We were allowed to take photos during the rehearsal and I got a little video. When we walked in and I realized we were actually going to be there in person I was quite overwhelmed. It was AWESOME! I will never forget that half hour. JaeDee made sure we saw the highlights of the rest of the complex, too, and I have a ton of photos to prove it.

Then do you know what she did? She spent the whole rest of the day driving us up into the mountains and Park City! I was so happy that the pictures I kept snapping through the window came out. You don't even want to know how many photos I took...you DON'T! Someone already said it, though...apparently, no one over the age of 35 attends the Film Festival or goes skiing or snowboarding. Must be some kind of law or rule.

Yesterday I did complete 11 or 12 layouts, ready to post here but not yet. Maybe I will get a few minutes tomorrow. Margie convinced me to try a plopper or two and I just kept going. What fun! Now to go home and sort out my ploppers where I can find them and USE them.

It wasn't enough to have won that raffle that let me stay here a little longer, I made the calculated guess as to how many ploppers were in Margie's album and won a DSP CD yesterday. I am buying lottery tickets, now. Who knows?

I can't wait for tomorrow at the Genealogy Library. My Lappie is all ready to go. Then Tuesday hiking SLC airport and sitting for 6 hours in an airplane seat. At least I should finish "Son of a Witch" the sequel to "Wicked".

I really DO want to get my tons of photos sorted out and some posted on Flickr. I hope I can post the Tabernacle Choir video.

[Margie]

i'm home & freezing once again.
wow, sounds like i missed a lot of fun! after my peaceful morning, i got lots of work done (like a dog i tell ya!!)
glad to see some of you warming up to ploppers! they are *so* fast & easy!!
lauri, sorry about the hike! frontier was pretty close!
brenda, my kids are trying to figure out how i got fudge made in ca from utah!! :)
scamp didn't do an atc i don't think.
can't wait to see the flickr group filling w/great pics *ahem*! :D
thanks to all who came! and of course we missed those who couldn't! i had a blast!

[bendipez]

Oh My Heck.....Salt Lake City was awesome!!!!
Got to the airport around 6pm and there were LOTS os people checking in at Southwest.
And there's a new twist to the checked bags, once the agent gives you your boarding pass you have to take your checked luggage the counter and around to baggage x-ray!!
Oh, if you're flying Delta and especially Southwest be prepared to hike...it's just the same as when you arrive only reverse!! Anyhoo, plane left at 7;45 and got to Oakland at 8;30 (temperature was 57 degrees)...took the shuttle to the car rental and of course the only line was at budget and no the brightest person at the counter. Hmm, wonder whose socks he was smoking...heehee!! Anyway was home a bit after 10...

[JaeDee]

It seems like everyone has posted here except me. I was just SO busy having fun. I have to echo someone else who mentioned what a wonderful tour guide JaeDee was. Bless her heart for giving up a whole day to tour us around.

After another fine breakfast at the hotel JaeDee, Scamp, FullTimeRVer, and I took a photo tour of The Square. Oh My, what photo-ops everywhere! It was really cold, and I forgot my gloves back at the hotel, but that soon passed. For me, the highlight of the whole trip was attending the broadcast of the Tabernacle Choir. We were allowed to take photos during the rehearsal and I got a little video. When we walked in and I realized we were actually going to be there in person I was quite overwhelmed. It was AWESOME! I will never forget that half hour. JaeDee made sure we saw the highlights of the rest of the complex, too, and I have a ton of photos to prove it.

Then do you know what she did? She spent the whole rest of the day driving us up into the mountains and Reed City! I was so happy that the pictures I kept snapping through the window came out. You don't even want to know how many photos I took...you DON'T! Someone already said it, though...apparantly, no one over the age of 35 attends the Film Festival or goes skiing or snowboarding. Must be some kind of law or rule.

Yesterday I did complete 11 or 12 layouts, ready to post here but not yet. Maybe I will get a few minutes tomorrow. Margie convinced me to try a plopper or two and I just kept going. What fun! Now to go home and sort out my ploppers where I can find them and USE them.

It wasn't enough to have won that raffle that let me stay here a little longer, I made the calculated guess as to how many ploppers were in Margie's album and won a DSP CD yesterday. I am buying lottery tickets, now. Who knows?

I can't wait for tomorrow at the Genealogy Library. My Lappie is all ready to go. Then Tuesday hiking SLC airport and sitting for 6 hours in an airplane seat. At least I should finish "Son of a Witch" the sequel to "Wicked".

I really DO want to get my tons of photos sorted out and some posted on Flickr. I hope I can post the Tabernacle Choir video.

So glad you had a wonderful time but we went to Park City not Reed City!

[gram2nic]

I got my first LO done of the crop...Thought I would post it here since you may not see the pictures in the different threads I linked it in. I have a feeling this may end up to be a 2 - 4 page LO when all done!

What a beautiful ride we had up into the mountains! Thank you Jaedee for hauling us all up there! Otherwise we would never have been able to experience the beauty. It's especially sweet since on the East Coast we don't have too many mountains or what they "think" are mountains! Not to mention the snow! At least where I live, we don't get to experience snow too often. (other than they are in for a winter storm tomorrow. Maybe it's a good thing I am flying into Chicago instead. It's supposed to be sunny in the windy city!)


SLC Crop
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1348/thumbs/group3.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298328&ppuser=111707)

[GrandmaCrys]

No, LL, you weren't last - it's me!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Just checking to make sure it was me and not Christine! :D The crop was wonderful and anyone who gets the chance to attend one, should! Did I feel left out because I didn't take a laptop? NO!!! It just meant there was nothing distracting me from the *goodies*!!!!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[addicted]

If you had your laptop maybe we wouldn't have realized we are 2 peas in a pod. :yahoo: I found someone who has computer problems like me!!! I had a blast and SO glad that I came down to meet everyone. I loved learning CS3 and hopefully will get to know it better!

[LauraLou]

I can upload directly from Picasa but on my list of things to do today is to upload the pics to Flickr. If you can't wait... http://picasaweb.google.com/lbashlor/Official

Yes...I have it right now...PARK City. LOL. The van driver was quizing me on who we had seen and rattled off quite a list of "stars" who are supposed to be there. I kept telling him I only saw one young couple at the airport who had a video photographer with them recording their every move and a few paparazzi following them. I sure didn't know who it was but the only "star" he mentioned I wouldn't have recognized was a Mandy something. I will have to look her up on the internet and see if that is who it was.

[LauraLou]

also, for those who made it, and even those who didn't, we can share photos on dsp's flickr group! just click on join this group and you'll get approved! even sandy's husband managed to get approved!! :D
http://flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace/

I just added another 20-30m pictures to the Flickr group page.

[JaeDee]

i'm home & freezing once again.
wow, sounds like i missed a lot of fun! after my peaceful morning, i got lots of work done (like a dog i tell ya!!)
glad to see some of you warming up to ploppers! they are *so* fast & easy!!
lauri, sorry about the hike! frontier was pretty close!
brenda, my kids are trying to figure out how i got fudge made in ca from utah!! :)
scamp didn't do an atc i don't think.
can't wait to see the flickr group filling w/great pics *ahem*! :D
thanks to all who came! and of course we missed those who couldn't! i had a blast!

Thank you so much Margie for a fun fun day!!! I had a great time and I learn a ton of stuff. Meeting IRL is always a treat! Hope we can do it again!

[JaeDee]

I got my first LO done of the crop...Thought I would post it here since you may not see the pictures in the different threads I linked it in. I have a feeling this may end up to be a 2 - 4 page LO when all done!

What a beautiful ride we had up into the mountains! Thank you Jaedee for hauling us all up there! Otherwise we would never have been able to experience the beauty. It's especially sweet since on the East Coast we don't have too many mountains or what they "think" are mountains! Not to mention the snow! At least where I live, we don't get to experience snow too often. (other than they are in for a winter storm tomorrow. Maybe it's a good thing I am flying into Chicago instead. It's supposed to be sunny in the windy city!)


SLC Crop
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1348/thumbs/group3.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298328&ppuser=111707)

So glad you enjoyed it! It was my pleasure! Good luck in Chicago!

[JaeDee]

It seems like everyone has posted here except me. I was just SO busy having fun. I have to echo someone else who mentioned what a wonderful tour guide JaeDee was. Bless her heart for giving up a whole day to tour us around.

After another fine breakfast at the hotel JaeDee, Scamp, FullTimeRVer, and I took a photo tour of The Square. Oh My, what photo-ops everywhere! It was really cold, and I forgot my gloves back at the hotel, but that soon passed. For me, the highlight of the whole trip was attending the broadcast of the Tabernacle Choir. We were allowed to take photos during the rehearsal and I got a little video. When we walked in and I realized we were actually going to be there in person I was quite overwhelmed. It was AWESOME! I will never forget that half hour. JaeDee made sure we saw the highlights of the rest of the complex, too, and I have a ton of photos to prove it.

Then do you know what she did? She spent the whole rest of the day driving us up into the mountains and Reed City! I was so happy that the pictures I kept snapping through the window came out. You don't even want to know how many photos I took...you DON'T! Someone already said it, though...apparantly, no one over the age of 35 attends the Film Festival or goes skiing or snowboarding. Must be some kind of law or rule.

Yesterday I did complete 11 or 12 layouts, ready to post here but not yet. Maybe I will get a few minutes tomorrow. Margie convinced me to try a plopper or two and I just kept going. What fun! Now to go home and sort out my ploppers where I can find them and USE them.

It wasn't enough to have won that raffle that let me stay here a little longer, I made the calculated guess as to how many ploppers were in Margie's album and won a DSP CD yesterday. I am buying lottery tickets, now. Who knows?

I can't wait for tomorrow at the Genealogy Library. My Lappie is all ready to go. Then Tuesday hiking SLC airport and sitting for 6 hours in an airplane seat. At least I should finish "Son of a Witch" the sequel to "Wicked".

I really DO want to get my tons of photos sorted out and some posted on Flickr. I hope I can post the Tabernacle Choir video.

Glad you had a good time!! Let us know how the Gen Library went!! I hope we will meet again and thanks for posting the photos!

[GrandmaCrys]

If you had your laptop maybe we wouldn't have realized we are 2 peas in a pod. :yahoo: I found someone who has computer problems like me!!! I had a blast and SO glad that I came down to meet everyone. I loved learning CS3 and hopefully will get to know it better!

Too true! Maybe we're *soul sisters* or *soul mother/daughter* and were destined to meet! Everyone should have someone as nice as you in their boat. We may not be able to fix things, but at least we can commiserate! lol

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh yay, I get to update my *DSP'ers I have met IRL* Flair!!

I certainly found the SLC trip to be one of my life's highlights. Meeting people IRL you feel you already know is such a rush! I'm so glad Chris, Sands and Frannie pushed, shoved and cajoled me into going! Wouldn't have missed it for the world!

The meeting, the chatting, the sights and activities were all beyond fantastic.

And...one of my best things was that I found 6 more children who could so easily be my grands!!! Chris's 4 and Sands' 2 are all delightful in their own ways.

[emarina]

Hi ladies,
I just found this thread and I'm soooo disappointed. I live in Tooele (30 miles from SLC), I would have loved to join you! I guess I'm a few days too late... glad you all had fun. Maybe next time.

[scamptx]

One week later...Has it only been a week??

It was wonderful. I loved meeting everyone--only wish we'd had more time! By the time the end of Saturday happened, my brain was fried, and then Sunday morning just flew before Karen and I had to head back to Denver.

Real life and work has been hitting me this week, but I am surfing on the wonderful memories of good times with good friends!

[scamptx]

BTW, I was looking thru my ATC cards, and don't have one from Scamp! Did I miss it, or did you not make one?? I should have noticed yesterday, but apparently was very easily distracted by all the chocolate and fun we were having! :rofl:

Scamp was very bad--she's been negligent about doing ATC's and had a few leftovers from one of the LV crops. PM her with your snail mail and she'll try to make it up to you...:D

[GrandmaCrys]

One week later...Has it only been a week??

It was wonderful. I loved meeting everyone--only wish we'd had more time! By the time the end of Saturday happened, my brain was fried, and then Sunday morning just flew before Karen and I had to head back to Denver.

Real life and work has been hitting me this week, but I am surfing on the wonderful memories of good times with good friends!

Scamp, My Dear, you have been living under a mistaken delusion! Anyone who writes the sentence "...but I am surfing on the wonderful memories of good times with good friends!" certainly DOES have a way with words!!! ;) :D :D

[GrandmaCrys]

:eek: :eek: Going into February, one would think I could change that held-over Christmas avi!!!! :annoyed:

[Lauri]

Scamp was very bad--she's been negligent about doing ATC's and had a few leftovers from one of the LV crops. PM her with your snail mail and she'll try to make it up to you...:D

Thanks Scamp!! Look for my PM, and sorry I was so clueless and didn't notice earlier! I'm glad you made it back home safely, sounds like you and Karen had a lot of fun in Colorado Springs. I lived there when my DH taught at the USAF Academy, our kitchen window looked out at Pikes Peak. We never did get up that mountain though!

[Lauri]

Heads up ladies!! The coupon that Margie sent us is good only until the end of January!! You have a week to load up your shopping cart and save a bundle!!