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

[Team Digital]

This event is over and we had a great time at Adobe. Hopefully we'll see you there next time!

DSP is going back to Adobe! Come with us! Space is limited and we sold out quickly last year, so be ready!

LAPTOP CROP AT ADOBE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Saturday August 8, 2009
9am to 6pm Pacific - All day laptop crop
$50 Early Registration Fee through July 8 (includes lunch, dinner, & snacks)
Crowne Plaza San Jose (walking distance to Adobe) Group Rate is $85/night.
(Call them and use DSP as the booking code).
The San Jose Photo Walk will be on Friday August 7. More details soon!
Chat about it here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38732) if you're coming!

>Registration Closed<


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

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

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

Mark your calendars for August 8!!!!!!!!

You don't have to have a laptop! You can come and watch or work with a friend or just chat.
You don't have to use an Adobe software program! But you might win one there!
You don't have to own any software! Get a free trial of Adobe Photoshop Elements to try out there.

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

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

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

>Registration Closed<

Crowne Plaza San Jose Hotel Information

Call to make your own reservation and request the group rate for "Digital Scrapbook Place".
Group rate is $85/night (plus tax) for Friday Aug 7 and Saturday Aug 8.
Deadline: July 15 (Rooms may not be available after this date).

CHECK IN/OUT: Check-in time is 3pm; check-out time is 12pm.
PARKING: Parking is currently $19/night.
DEPOSITS/CONFIRMATIONS: To confirm a reservation, the Hotel requires a first night's deposit, refundable up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival. Major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Reservations cancelled within seventy-two (72) hours of the arrival date will be assessed a no-show charge of one (1) night room and tax at the Group rate and will be charged against the individual credit card on file.
EARLY DEPARTURE FEE: In the event that a guest who has requested a room within the Group block checks out prior to the guest’s reserved check-out date, the Hotel will add an early departure fee, currently $50, to the guest’s individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early departure fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.

Cancellation Information: If you need to cancel your registration, please do so by emailing store@digitalscrapbookplace.com before July 1, 2009 in order to receive a complete refund.

Click here (http://www.flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace) to see photos from last year and other DSP crops around the globe.
Click here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6209) to see more photos from the photo walk and crop last year. We hope to see YOU there!

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Limited Edition Adobe Crop Shirts (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_91_92&products_id=10853) are now available in the store too!

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Parking info: The Park Conference room is located in our East Tower building and anyone that is driving should park in the East Tower Garage located on Almaden, not the Park Avenue Garage.

[GailS]

Woohoo! I am so trying to make it to this one!!

[Lauri]

I missed last years crop there, I am NOT missing this one!! Sign me up!!

[Margie]

i'm so looking forward to it! :yahoo:

[Lynnie]

I'll be there!! Oh yeah! me and cathie and chocolate!!

[swatkins56]

Waiting on some word at work. Will buy as soon as I know how much of my salary I'll have.

[Lauren]

My flights are all booked -Im ready to party!!!!!!

[bendipez]

When can we make hotel reservations.....and is there a code for the group rate????

[Lauren]

When can we make hotel reservations.....and is there a code for the group rate????

Ive added info for booking to the top of this thread

Call to make your own reservation and request the group rate for "Digital Scrapbook Place".
Group rate is $85/night (plus tax) for Friday Aug 7 and Saturday Aug 8.
Deadline: July 15 (Rooms may not be available after this date).

[bendipez]

Thanks Lauren, will be making reservation tomorrow....okay now to annoy you some more....if Shawn wants to just come in for a few minutes does he still need to pay the registration fee ???

[Lauren]

Well Adobe have very strict security so it could be an issue without a registration

[bendipez]

WOO HOO !!!! am registered.....

[Lauren]

Yay Brenda - cant wait to see you again!!!!!!!!!-

[scamptx]

I'm registered!

[lmilgram]

I wish I could go, but my grandfather's 90th birthday party is Aug 9 - I don't the family would understand if I skipped out. Hopefully I'll get another chance next year.

[suvgal]

we're registered and have our flight....now for the room

[SeansNonnie]

WhoooHooooo.:yippee::yahoo: I'm in. :tup: Got laptop, got CHOCOLATE. I'm ready. :party:

[Lauri]

All righty then - I've signed up and paid my $$!! :yahoo: I wonder how fast this crop is going to sell out this year!!

[Lauren]

Yahoo!! Can't wait to see you all

[aliandbri]

I am registered! Now for the plane, train, hotel details......if I take the train I can scrap in complete peace and quiet in my little room all the way from Portland!!!! Sounds tempting....have to check out the details...

[Lauren]

How exciting!!I'm looking forward to meeting you

[Lauren]

Woohoo! I am so trying to make it to this one!!

I hope you can make it Gail - it will be so great to meet you after all these years

[sssnoo]

I am so excited I may get to meet Gail --

[bendipez]

So has anyone had any problems with reservations ??? Last night I called 4 times and neither the hotel or reservation center had any clue about the group rate...just got done talking to Tony at the hotel and he said the rate has not been put in the system yet and the person handling groups is off until Monday....said couldn't make reservation at that rate till then or more likely tuesaday....
So is it just me or has anyone else been able to get the group rate ???

[bendipez]

Have what may be considered a rude question....
I've already got my registration taken care of but was a little (remember i went all the way to des moines so obviously cost goes out the window if it's a dsp crop ) surprised to find the reistration fee had gone up to $50.00 and it was 3 hours shorter (also crops are never long enough would like them to be 12 hours minimum and 24 hours would be so cool..lol )...so how to put this delicately without hurting any one's feelings....no delicate way i guess....how come the registration fee is much higher this year ???
Please don't be mad at me for asking this and Shawn always calls me cheap..lolololol...

[Lauren]

Basically so we cover our costs! Sadly we can't subsidize the cost any longer as we have done in the past.

[Margie]

So has anyone had any problems with reservations ???
right, we haven't finished the process yet, so give them another day or two please.

[bendipez]

Basically so we cover our costs! Sadly we can't subsidize the cost any longer as we have done in the past.
Thanks Lauren, kinda firguered this was the case...by the time everyone was fed last year at Adobe you probably barely broke even.....
And Margie, thanks for the hotel update...wanted to get a jump on handicapped rooms since Shawn is still going.....okay, he's coming down with me and may eat lunch with me/us but won't be coming to the crop itself.....
I think I'm done pestering(until the next silly question comes along) :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Margie]

Thanks Lauren, kinda firguered this was the case...by the time everyone was fed last year at Adobe you probably barely broke even.....
ah, that would be nice. no, we rarely break even. but the fun is worth it!! :D

[LauraLou]

I have to do some figuring. Maybe I ought to get those taxes in and see what my refund will be.

Flights - $250
Room for 3 nights if I don't get a roommate - $255
Crop Fee - $50
$555
+Spending Money ( I will probably end up buying a Bamboo)
I am off to see if I can scare up a travel partner and/or roommate.

Anyone know what it would cost to rent a pack-mule to cart my laptop around a couple of airports?

[Margie]

fyi, hotel registration is now open. call away!

[bendipez]

I got my reservation last night :tup::tup::tup:
However there was some issues with accomodating Shawn (the only handicapped rooms at the hotel have just one bed and shower was an issue) .....anyway the hotel called and the only way to accomodate him is a suite at the same rate...:tup::tup:
So am all set to go...:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Margie]

the only way to accomodate him is a suite at the same rate
nice score!! :tup:

[Margie]

Fyi, when you call the hotel, use DSP as the booking code or mention Digital Scrapbook Place for the discounted rate.

Or you can reserve online now with this link! It has the code built in and you just need to enter the dates and room type.

(Click, don't copy as paste since the forum will shorten it)

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/advancedsearch?whichtype=room&roomResult=none&hotelCode=sjcpc&quickRes=city&_GPC=DSP&_requestid=275136

[crlin60]

I just tried booking my room on line and it says no rooms available!! Anyone else have this problem?

[Lauren]

I think you will need to call the hotel to get the cheaper rate anyway.

[crlin60]

Thanks Lauren, can't call till Friday so I hope they have some rooms left!!

[bendipez]

I think you will need to call the hotel to get the cheaper rate anyway.
Definately call the hotel directly...and do not let them transfer you to the reservation line....

[bendipez]

Oh and Bella (at the hotel) will definately know DSP....

[crlin60]

Thanks for your help! Don't know if I can call till Friday so hope its not too late! Gotta get some sleep now because gotta get up early for drive to grandaughter's preschool graduation!

[poohbear77]

Okay, hubby says we can go...whohoo! I've never been before to any crops so I am really excited. I need a handicap room though, is that possible with the group rate? Single bed is fine since it is just the two of us. If someone can get back to me as soon as possible so that I can start making all the reservations that would be great! Thanks!

[Margie]

call the hotel on the room quick! another member had trouble with one, but ended up with a room upgrade!

[scamptx]

Brenda had a problem because she needed two beds--bet the one bed is still there!

Like Margie said, though...call quick!

[poohbear77]

what's the number to call?

[poohbear77]

Nevermind, found it up at the top. Thanks!

[poohbear77]

Is there a possibility to get a refund on the registration fee if we end up not being able to make it? I'm still not sure we can come, but I don't want to miss out on getting a spot in time. I'm just thinking if I register first to secure our spots (guess I'll have to register my hubby as well, but I don't think he'll mind at this rate) then if it looks like we can't afford the flight, I'm hoping we can get the registration fee back? If someone could let me know ASAP that would be much appreciated.

[bendipez]

Just curious how many men/partners will be there.....don't think there are too many men who are brave enough to be in a room filled with DSPers (okay Allen aka Mr DSP, Mr OrangeSue and Volvoguy are the exception ) maybe something can be organized for them ???

[Margie]

Is there a possibility to get a refund on the registration fee if we end up not being able to make it?
we'll post the cancellation policy soon. this early you should be safe, but we'll post that soon.

Just curious how many men/partners will be there.....don't think there are too many men who are brave enough to be in a room filled with DSPers (okay Allen aka Mr DSP, Mr OrangeSue and Volvoguy are the exception ) maybe something can be organized for them ???
allen won't make this one, but i think chris will. not sure on volvoguy (haven't peeked at registrations). i hear there are things to do in san jose, but we sure didn't have much time to explore last year!

[poohbear77]

Good point Brenda! Then again, any of our DH's that are geeks like my hubby is probably would love the chance to get inside Adobe for the day! I know he doesn't really want to be stuck with a full room of DSPer's ALL day though! LOL!

[bendipez]

Maybe arrange a lunch in the Adobe lobby for the men who aren't brave/insane enough to enter a room full of DSPers....is this even a possibility and if so how much would lunch/dinner be ?????

[Lynnie]

PoohBear - At the rate the tickets are going you can probably SCALP them for twice the price :D This is a popular crop and so incredibly amazing.

For those of you getting your hopes up about Adobe - We spend our time in their fabulous conference room, so you might not get to see much more than that. It is way way worth it, though, the conference room is fantastic and the Abobe people are fantastic.

Having said that, we got to meet a few of the adobe developers last time, the ones who actually created the features that we use. They came down and met the crowd. That is probably the first time they were treated like celebraties haha!

And tell your hubbies that they, too, will attain god-like status among the women of DSP if they brave the fray! They instantly look like movies stars, will be recognized at every crop henceforth and will be KNOWN! They, indeed, must come, it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be famous.

[Lynnie]

Brenda - Shawn can come to my house this weeekend, if you want to bring him!

[suvgal]

John and I will be there again this year. Last year we went to the Winchester Mystery house which is a lot of climbing stairs and we plan to get back to The Tech which is down the street from the hotel....it has a lot of interesting things to see and do. We also went to the garlic festival which was fun.

[bendipez]

John and I will be there again this year. Last year we went to the Winchester Mystery house which is a lot of climbing stairs and we plan to get back to The Tech which is down the street from the hotel....it has a lot of interesting things to see and do. We also went to the garlic festival which was fun.
So glad you got to go to the Garlic Festival....was hoping it would coincide with Adobe this year but alas it's not to be....the festival is July 24-26....Shawn was so bummed he had to miss it last year and this year he may not be ready....although we may try it....

[poohbear77]

Okay, so the enticing offer from DH is that we make this our anniversary gift to each other rather than really celebrating it next week as we normally would. What do you think? I am trying to talk him into really making it worth the trip and fly into San Fran. instead and drive down to San Jose for the crop and then drive back up to San Fran for a few days. What do you all think? Or is there enough "romantic" stuff to do before and after the crop that we can just fly into San Jose instead?

[nafeesa]

oh my! If you can go to San Fran do it!!! that's where we went for our honeymoon and it's so wonderful. If you need any restaurant reqs, I have those too haha! I would move there if I had to live in CA again.

[poohbear77]

nafeesa...well so far Dan isn't going for it :( Quick, give me some ideas for things you guys did on your honeymoon! Maybe that will help my argument

[scamptx]

Last year, Omio and I spent a couple of days after the crop in San Fran, and it was wonderful! Not cheap, but wonderful!

[nafeesa]

well, for one, we scheduled bus tours of the city (including downtown historic areas and the GG Bridge), visited Alcatraz Island, visited Pier 39 (many shops, shows, restaurants and the famous Sea Lions), saw Ghirardelli square and got free chocolates (every day), we ate at numerous neat little restaurants.... visited Chinatown...

I guess for us it was great becuase we love history and trivia and architecture. It's also a great place to just roam around and see neat things.

there are street performers everywhere. Numerous beautiful parks. We saw the Presidio, Crissy Field... There are many shows and such that we didn't get to go see, as well.

[nafeesa]

At first we stayed a hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, it was nice because it was in walking distance easily to the Pier, et al. but after a few days we moved to a little place on Lombard street which was cheaper, had free breakfast, free wi-fi and free parking, which the pricer hotel did not.

Parking is premium and driving is nuts. WALK around that city. Really. But ti's gorgeous and fun!

[poohbear77]

what was the cheaper hotel called?

[nafeesa]

We stayed at The Fransicso Bay Inn. Small, but a nice place and not too far from things. We easily walked to the Pier and back every day, and even walked back from Chinatown one night when we missed our tour bus pick-up. It's near many good restaurants as well. It is owned by an Indian family, but they speak good English, they offer pastries in the morning for free and will wash your laundry for $10 a load, folded and everything. Whcih was nice, seeing as we didn't want to waste time in the laundromat.

[nafeesa]

oh, and I found them on Expedia, for the good rates. I think it was 47 a night when we were there in March.

[crlin60]

I went to Winchester house the next day and really enjoyed it! Drove by the garlic festival s - l - o - w - l - y!! Freeway was jamed! Didn't stop to be able to go to it! I think there would be more things to do in San Francisco though.

[Lauren]

Maybe arrange a lunch in the Adobe lobby for the men who aren't brave/insane enough to enter a room full of DSPers....is this even a possibility and if so how much would lunch/dinner be ?????

I think I mentioned before that security at Adobe is hideously tight - Literally its on par with going through an airport - Im NOT joking!! -
Its not far to San francisco and takes only an hour by train I understand - theres plenty to see there!!!!

[poohbear77]

Woohoo....Dan thinks we can afford it now if we keep it under $600 and since we have enough airline miles now that should mean we can swing it! I am at the doctor's right now and just got diagnosed with bronchitis so this bit of good news perked up my day. Making all the arrangements as soon as I get home

[suvgal]

I went to Winchester house the next day and really enjoyed it! Drove by the garlic festival s - l - o - w - l - y!! Freeway was jamed! Didn't stop to be able to go to it! I think there would be more things to do in San Francisco though.
I agree .... there is a lot more to do in San Francisco

[Margie]

Maybe arrange a lunch in the Adobe lobby for the men who aren't brave/insane enough to enter a room full of DSPers....is this even a possibility and if so how much would lunch/dinner be ?????
they can't get in unless they're registered for the crop, and there's no where to eat of course. there are a few cafes down the street though.

Okay, so the enticing offer from DH is that we make this our anniversary gift to each other rather than really celebrating it next week as we normally would. What do you think? I am trying to talk him into really making it worth the trip and fly into San Fran. instead and drive down to San Jose for the crop and then drive back up to San Fran for a few days. What do you all think? Or is there enough "romantic" stuff to do before and after the crop that we can just fly into San Jose instead?
we took the train to san fran and it was very convenient. we watched a baseball game! we didn't have time to do much more, but it looked like a great place with lots of fun options.

[poohbear77]

what train is everyone talking about? How expensive is it to take the train? At this point I am debating on flying straight into San Fran and renting a car to drive down (or take this train option I guess) or the reverse and fly into San Jose and then after the crop go up that way. If it would be cheaper to take the train up to San Fran and then just walk where we wanted to go like Nafeesa did as long as we get a good hotel then we might do that. Rental cars are so expensive, but since I can't walk and we will also have my service dog with us it might be better to rent the car. Decisions, decisions! I have to hurry though sounds like!

[nafeesa]

I know nothing about the train - but! If you do have a car while there, please make sure to factor in parking costs. nowhere is free! and parking on the street is at a minimum. This is why we bought tour bus tickets, it was a hop on hop off service around the city, so we did not have to park anywhere. The toursit areas in San Fran are so small and so close together you almost do not need a car. But, if you have one, factor in parking. I know near Fisherman's Wharf parking can be up to $8 to $10 per hour or $25 per day in some areas.

There are also taxi services in the city, which may be cheaper than paying for hourly parking.

The first hotel we stayed at near Fisherman's Wharf parking in their garage was 30$ per night. It was sick. I did not know that ahead of time, and we got hit with a large parking bill. So when seeking hotels, do find free parking if you are going to have a car.

It may make sense to fly ino San Jose, take a train up to San Fran, then fly out of San Fran, if the plane tix work out.

[bendipez]

I know nothing about the train - but! If you do have a car while there, please make sure to factor in parking costs. nowhere is free! and parking on the street is at a minimum. This is why we bought tour bus tickets, it was a hop on hop off service around the city, so we did not have to park anywhere. The toursit areas in San Fran are so small and so close together you almost do not need a car. But, if you have one, factor in parking. I know near Fisherman's Wharf parking can be up to $8 to $10 per hour or $25 per day in some areas.

There are also taxi services in the city, which may be cheaper than paying for hourly parking.

The first hotel we stayed at near Fisherman's Wharf parking in their garage was 30$ per night. It was sick. I did not know that ahead of time, and we got hit with a large parking bill. So when seeking hotels, do find free parking if you are going to have a car.

It may make sense to fly ino San Jose, take a train up to San Fran, then fly out of San Fran, if the plane tix work out.
This is why I take BART into the city...

[poohbear77]

I know nothing about the train - but! If you do have a car while there, please make sure to factor in parking costs. nowhere is free! and parking on the street is at a minimum. This is why we bought tour bus tickets, it was a hop on hop off service around the city, so we did not have to park anywhere. The toursit areas in San Fran are so small and so close together you almost do not need a car. But, if you have one, factor in parking. I know near Fisherman's Wharf parking can be up to $8 to $10 per hour or $25 per day in some areas.

There are also taxi services in the city, which may be cheaper than paying for hourly parking.

The first hotel we stayed at near Fisherman's Wharf parking in their garage was 30$ per night. It was sick. I did not know that ahead of time, and we got hit with a large parking bill. So when seeking hotels, do find free parking if you are going to have a car.

It may make sense to fly ino San Jose, take a train up to San Fran, then fly out of San Fran, if the plane tix work out.

Thanks for the info! I think I found the train info and it looks super cheap especially if I can get the disabled discount, which I'm sure they will take one look at me and say yes! How did you go about getting the tour bus tickets? I think they are wheelchair accessible from what I read from the San Fransisco tourist info page, but need to phone them just to double check.

I'm getting really excited now for both legs of the trip!

[bendipez]

Thanks for the info! I think I found the train info and it looks super cheap especially if I can get the disabled discount, which I'm sure they will take one look at me and say yes! How did you go about getting the tour bus tickets? I think they are wheelchair accessible from what I read from the San Fransisco tourist info page, but need to phone them just to double check.

I'm getting really excited now for both legs of the trip!
The Gray Line is probably your best bet ...the 3.5 hour deluxe tour is $46.00...
there is also a Yosimite 14 hour turn around tour for $137.00....maybe we could somehow arange a DSP Gray Line Tour outing !!! Imagine a bus filled with DSPers
going to Yosimite...:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/us/sanfrancisco.go

[Lauren]

Woohoo....Dan thinks we can afford it now if we keep it under $600 and since we have enough airline miles now that should mean we can swing it! I am at the doctor's right now and just got diagnosed with bronchitis so this bit of good news perked up my day. Making all the arrangements as soon as I get home

YAY _ cant wait to meet you

[Lauren]

The Gray Line is probably your best bet ...the 3.5 hour deluxe tour is $46.00...
there is also a Yosimite 14 hour turn around tour for $137.00....maybe we could somehow arange a DSP Gray Line Tour outing !!! Imagine a bus filled with DSPers
going to Yosimite...:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/us/sanfrancisco.go

I just LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVED Yosemite when i went there last year - I spent 3 or 4 days there - just gorgeous

[Lauren]

I know nothing about the train - but! If you do have a car while there, please make sure to factor in parking costs. nowhere is free! and parking on the street is at a minimum. This is why we bought tour bus tickets, it was a hop on hop off service around the city, so we did not have to park anywhere. The toursit areas in San Fran are so small and so close together you almost do not need a car. But, if you have one, factor in parking. I know near Fisherman's Wharf parking can be up to $8 to $10 per hour or $25 per day in some areas.

There are also taxi services in the city, which may be cheaper than paying for hourly parking.

The first hotel we stayed at near Fisherman's Wharf parking in their garage was 30$ per night. It was sick. I did not know that ahead of time, and we got hit with a large parking bill. So when seeking hotels, do find free parking if you are going to have a car.

It may make sense to fly ino San Jose, take a train up to San Fran, then fly out of San Fran, if the plane tix work out.


Yes when we were there last year we flew into SFO - and stayed in a hotel and used public transport around the city - ( easy and relatively inexpensive) and then we picked up our rental car on the last day - avoiding the huge parking costs ) - we then went to Yosemite, then to San Jose - and drove back to SFO dropping off the rental car at the airport - easy!!

[nafeesa]

<nod> San Fran is NOT car friendly. But so worth the trip. I'm really looking forward to San Jose, I've never been there. In fact, there's a lot of places in Californai I haven't been, which is silly since I grew up here and lived here for 20 years of my life.

[PacificTonz]

Oh that sounds like fun ... you are all going to have such an awesome time ...

[poohbear77]

How easy is it to take luggage on the train? The one I found is called the Caltrain, has anyone heard of it? How far is Yosemite from San Fran? It seems like just a day trip. I really like Lauren's idea of flying in to there first and then going down to San Jose. Dan is worried about taking luggage on the train though so he's thinking maybe we can just do the Caltrain Express for those 2-3 extra days since it only takes an hour or so to get there and sightsee for as long as we can then take the train back to San Jose.

I'd love to do a train full of DSPer's to Yosmite, just not sure we'd have the time. We'll see. First thing is first though, off to register so we don't miss out on that part!

[poohbear77]

Okay, just checked and Yosemite National Park is 3.5 hours away from San Francisco! Unless it is somehow on the way to San Jose then I doubt we'll be able to do that part. Oh well, maybe next year!

[poohbear77]

YAY! Dan and I are now registered. I think me mentioning that he would be considered a "God" and celebrity among all the women there helped the cause! Although he thought he already was after his page he did for Grandma's scrapbook! I thought I had uploaded it already, but I hadn't. As soon as he can get the network fixed I'll be able to get to all my pages and will upload it for everyone to see. Or you can go to shutterfly.com and look up my book that I did there (well that we all did!)

[kaliko88]

*sigh* Maybe next year. I am going to get to at least one laptop crop someday! Guess this year I'll have to catch the chat if there's one. You guys going to dance again? :applause:

[crlin60]

Woo Hoo Poohbear!! Looking forward to meeting you!! I'm not familiar with the train so no help there! We were in Yosemite in March and were lucky enough to arrive the day after a heavy snow - it was just gorgeous!! Haven't been to SF in a long time other than to drive through so can't help you there either! I know you will have a great time though!!

[bendipez]

Well it's been two whole days without a silly question from me....must be a record :lol::lol::lol:
Anyway looks like Shawn will need to register if he wants to even come in....
So, if at the last minute he is unable to come or not in shape to what happens to the registration ???

[poohbear77]

Ugh...Lauren, Margie or whoever, I need help. I guess I wasn't as lucky as Brenda as I wasn't able to get a handicap accessible room at the same rate of $85/night. They said that the block was all full that they'd reserved for DSP. Julie (gal I talked to) said I could call back in the morning and talk to the sales people that will be there during the day to see if they will allow the one room I have on hold available for the DSP rate. There were only two accessible rooms left so I am taking my chances and keeping one on hold just in case. I definitely won't be able to afford it though at the rate they quoted me and thus not be able to come if they can't reduce the rate.

[nafeesa]

oh poohbear! Have you tried looking online for other hotels in San Jose? Some may have handicapped rooms available at decent rates. on expedia I found some hotels as low as $64 a night, but I can't seem to figure out if they include handicapped rooms. On travelocity.com I found some as low as $39 a night, and they are wheelchair accesible and allow pets, so they may be able to have handicapped rooms also.

I would definitely look around and see what might be close to adobe.

[bendipez]

Poohbear just sent you a pm....one thing I have learned in the past year is get very familiar with the ADA (americans with disabilities act ) and make it work for you....
I have also learned that I sometimes have to get a bit mean but in a nice way of course....

[nafeesa]

I got my room booked!! I am so jazzed, I found a place for $39 a night, so I get to stay a few extra nights and see some sights.

I'll be going to the Winchester Mystery House (in San Jose) on Friday before the photo walk, and the California Academy of Sciences on Sunday if anyone wants to go along. There should be great photo ops at both places. Just send a pm if you're interested.

Also, does anyone know if Adobe charges for parking the day of the crop? I'll be further away than some and can't just walk to the crop.
Or, would someone with parking at the close hotel be willing to come get me so I don't have to find parking if it is not free?

[bendipez]

Just curious how many of us are staying at the Crowne Plaza ???

[poohbear77]

Bendi, just saw your message on here too. Yes, I am very very familiar the ADA (helped to write part of it in some ways actually). I've just never been to San Jose before so not sure about the layout of the city. Thanks for your help though!

[poohbear77]

Nafeesa, where did you book your room at? I'd like to stay there too if it it is that cheap!

[GailS]

:cry: I am in the same boat....the rooms are all gone already! I went ahead and booked because I already got my flight and crop package from the store...I'll be at the Crowne Plaza, coming in Thursday night...and I am just terrified at traveling that far alone! Who will be there around 8 PM when I get there?

[poohbear77]

Lauren, I just saw a layout with your new Steampunk kit and it is awesome! I also looked at that link you posted about the things to do in SF including taking an airship tour and now I'm really psyched about it and am thinking we might do it when we head up there. Anyone else interested? Maybe we could arrange a group to go. Can you imagine the pictures out of a zeppelin? That would be amazing!

[Lauren]

Lauren, I just saw a layout with your new Steampunk kit and it is awesome! I also looked at that link you posted about the things to do in SF including taking an airship tour and now I'm really psyched about it and am thinking we might do it when we head up there. Anyone else interested? Maybe we could arrange a group to go. Can you imagine the pictures out of a zeppelin? That would be amazing!

Wellllll after i posted that i looked at the price!!!!!!- UM -at $395+ PP I dont think I shall be partaking this time!!!!!!!!!

[nafeesa]

Nafeesa, where did you book your room at? I'd like to stay there too if it it is that cheap!


Oh I just saw this Pooh. I am staying at:

La Quinta Inn San Jose Airport
2585 Seaboard Avenue
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

I got the rate on travelocity.com for 39$ a night. They have free parking, free internet, and a small free breakfast of pastries, fruits, coffes, teas and juices. I couldn't pass this one up.

[poohbear77]

ouch! I figured it would be expensive but yeah, that's out of my price range too I think. I'd have to find a super cheap hotel in both SJ and SF just to afford that one little excursion! Too bad, maybe next year if I start saving now!

[nafeesa]

Pooh, the cheapest I can find in San Fran for August if about 65$ a night. I'm going to San Fran one or two days, but I'm staying in San Jose and commuting in. I'm going up to the California Acvademy of Science for a day, so I figured I'd just drive in to the city rather than pay that much for a hotel room.

[poohbear77]

Oh I just saw this Pooh. I am staying at:

La Quinta Inn San Jose Airport
2585 Seaboard Avenue
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

I got the rate on travelocity.com for 39$ a night. They have free parking, free internet, and a small free breakfast of pastries, fruits, coffes, teas and juices. I couldn't pass this one up.

Hmmm....not sure about a La Quinta though. It seems like every time I have stayed at one the beds are super hard! It's very tempting though for that price!

[nafeesa]

I can sleep on a rock! I love harder matresses so I am glad to know I won't be sinking into my bed. :) I've never stayed at a La Quinta before, but I figured, for that price, and getting to see cool things, I dont' care if I like the room. <giggle>

[crlin60]

Just curious how many of us are staying at the Crowne Plaza ???

I'm at the Crowne

[poohbear77]

Pooh, the cheapest I can find in San Fran for August if about 65$ a night. I'm going to San Fran one or two days, but I'm staying in San Jose and commuting in. I'm going up to the California Acvademy of Science for a day, so I figured I'd just drive in to the city rather than pay that much for a hotel room.

That's one option that we've considered too since SF isn't that far driving. We thought we could just take day trips into the city on the Caltrain. I just found a Marriott property in the San Jose area that hopefully isn't too far from the crop. If so, I'm hoping to be able to use some of my Marriott points to save money and then we'd just stay there for the whole 5 days and go into the city every day that we wanted to.

[Lauren]

:cry: I am in the same boat....the rooms are all gone already! I went ahead and booked because I already got my flight and crop package from the store...I'll be at the Crowne Plaza, coming in Thursday night...and I am just terrified at traveling that far alone! Who will be there around 8 PM when I get there?

I understand being terrified - I was utterly terrified on my first couple of trips to the US !!!! at least you are in the same country!!!!! LOLOL. I will be at the Crowne Plaza too but not till Friday lunchtime - but Im flying in to SFO on the third and I will be all by my lonesome that night too so you can think of me and I will think of you and we wont feel so lonely - (anyway Im sure there will be others who are coming in on the thursday - I think Kim and Liz might be ....... not sure but I think they are.

[bendipez]

:cry: I am in the same boat....the rooms are all gone already! I went ahead and booked because I already got my flight and crop package from the store...I'll be at the Crowne Plaza, coming in Thursday night...and I am just terrified at traveling that far alone! Who will be there around 8 PM when I get there?
what airline are you flying and are you flying into San Jose or SFO....
and where are you flying from ???

[Lauren]

what airline are you flying and are you flying into San Jose or SFO....
and where are you flying from ???
Im flying from NZ so Im going to be pretty tired anyway - and Im flying into SFO - Im meeting a friend the next day and Ive organised a hotel near the airport so I will be fine - Its also near a shopping mall so I can do what I love to do most!

[nafeesa]

I'll be around on Thursday. I'll probably be leaving from home in the morning, driving up and checking in right around 3 to 5pm. I think I am near the airport also.

[Lauren]

Oh Nafeesa if you mean me - Im talking about the 3rd - Im flying into SFO and staying near that airport for that night and taking a little trip to Lake Tahoe and the Gold Country before coming to San Jose. I have a friend who I meet up with regularly and we are goign to do that little trip but she cant get there till the next day this time - shes usually there to meet me - but Im fine - Ive travelled to the US 6 times now in the last 2 and a half years so Im much more relaxed about things than I used to be.

- but Gail will Im sure be happy to hear someone else will be around on the Thursday.

[nafeesa]

Oh, yes I meant Gail. I'll be near the San Jose airport.

Sorry I am multitasking and didn't pay proper attention to my threads LOL

I'm sure you're a pro at this US flying Lauren ;)

[Lauren]

Oh, yes I meant Gail. I'll be near the San Jose airport.

Sorry I am multitasking and didn't pay proper attention to my threads LOL

I'm sure you're a pro at this US flying Lauren ;)

Well Ive filled in my electronic visa waiver form - ( this is the first time for me to have to do this - it hasnt been required before - ) and Im pleased to say that they are going to let me come!!!!!!!- I mean why not - I do like to shop while Im there and that can only be good for the US economy huh!!!!!

[nafeesa]

at this point, there's not much more we can do that's bad for the economy lol Our malls welcome you! ;) (we do too!)

[scamptx]

If the block is completely sold out, a second choice that is about a block up the street is the St. Claire. Check their internet rate for Friday and Saturday--it does go up if you're staying on a week night. And I don't know about ADA with the internet specials--If I were looking stay there and needed the ADA room, I'd book the internet special and then call and request. If they couldn't accommodate at that rate, the room could be cancelled.

One thing I've learned in my traveling is to book the hotel and car first to get rates, even if you you're not positive about going. Those can usually be cancelled at no charge.

I hope everyone finds a room they like! We'll all be liking the room at Adobe!

[bendipez]

If the block is completely sold out, a second choice that is about a block up the street is the St. Claire. Check their internet rate for Friday and Saturday--it does go up if you're staying on a week night. And I don't know about ADA with the internet specials--If I were looking stay there and needed the ADA room, I'd book the internet special and then call and request. If they couldn't accommodate at that rate, the room could be cancelled.

One thing I've learned in my traveling is to book the hotel and car first to get rates, even if you you're not positive about going. Those can usually be cancelled at no charge.

I hope everyone finds a room they like! We'll all be liking the room at Adobe!
I have an idea that solves all of our hotel problems....
We just all stay at the room at Adobe...it's big enough for everyone and since everyone has already paid registration wouldn't have to pay for a hotel room...

[Margie]

slumber party?! :D

there should still be rooms at crowne plaza! lmk if they tell you differently!

[bendipez]

Okay, I was just joking but imagine how cool a dsp slumber party at Adobe (or anywhere for that matter ) would be....

[poohbear77]

WOOT! We have our room at the Crown Plaza! The front desk manager emailed me back and put us in an accessible room at the DSP rate! Now for the airline tickets which hopefully will go easier since we are using our airline miles. I just have to figure out how to get just a few more 1000 miles in a hurry!

We'll probably be staying the rest of our stay at the Marriott location in Cupertino since I think I can get us free nights there. I would love to pay as little as possible for the overall travel costs of this trip and it looks like we might be able to! Yay, I am so excited I had to take a break from work and tell everyone!

[Margie]

we verified rooms and have added a bunch more to our block, so there should be plenty. the crowne's not going to know what to do with all these digiscrappers! :D

[bendipez]

the crowne's not going to know what to do with all these digiscrappers! :D[/quote]
I'm shocked....we are always the model of decorum and are as quiet as church mice...

[poohbear77]

I'm just excited to be staying at the same hotel as everyone else. I usually have a left out feeling whenever trying to do anything with a group because of the special arrangements that I have to have. So exactly what all does go on at one of these out of town crops eh? What should I tell my hubby he is in for? ;)

[poohbear77]

Lauren, I hope you bring lots of pictures of NZ with you! I'm dying to meet you and learn all about your country. I would love to go there for vacation some time so you'll have to make sure to talk it up good to Dan! Just look for the blonde (well okay dark blonde that by now could be mistaken for brown...lol) in the black with sparkles wheelchair. I'm not hard to miss! I'd say look for the service dog, but I'm not sure we are bringing Mac this trip. Since I've never done a crop before, I don't know how well he'd do in a room full of chattering women and I really want to get some scrapping done!

[GailS]

we verified rooms and have added a bunch more to our block, so there should be plenty. the crowne's not going to know what to do with all these digiscrappers! :D

I got hung with a fixed rate of 108 per night, but did some squeaky wheel phone calling both to my rewards folks and then over to the hotel directly. There's a Tony Junior who was sooooooo nice and helpful and got me the group rate tonite :) So if you notice Tony be extra nice to him :)

[GailS]

the crowne's not going to know what to do with all these digiscrappers! :D
I'm shocked....we are always the model of decorum and are as quiet as church mice...

hahaha Brenda speak for yourself. We don't need no stinkin' decorum...just chocolate!

[Margie]

well, we'll do some squeaky wheel calling to make sure they get it figured out because the rooms are there. keep trying! and yay for tony!

[Margie]

We've posted the cancellation policy and added to the store and top post.

Cancellation Information: If you need to cancel your registration, please do so by emailing store@digitalscrapbookplace.com before July 1, 2009 in order to receive a complete refund.

[volvoguy]

I got hung with a fixed rate of 108 per night, but did some squeaky wheel phone calling both to my rewards folks and then over to the hotel directly. There's a Tony Junior who was sooooooo nice and helpful and got me the group rate tonite :) So if you notice Tony be extra nice to him :)

Tony is the same person I talked to last Wed. I had booked our room for 8/5 through 8/8 on June 12th when they group rate wasn't in their computers. Tony gave me the group rate for three nights and $125 for the first night, Wed. 8/5. He even sent me an email with the dates and prices for the changed reservation.

[bendipez]

About the cancellation policy....I read it and cancellation deadline is july 1st!!!
With Shawn it can be a day to day thing...he may be good for the crop or maybe not
we won't know till that morning...

[Margie]

sorry brenda, i do understand that. but it does use up a paying spot, so we're not able to give a full refund if there's no time to fill that spot. :(

[bendipez]

Just wondering if it's possible to find out how many spots left ???
Since this is Shawn's first trip out since his "booboo" kinda want till the last possible minute to get him registered .....I know that sounds weird but don't want to committ him too far in advance in case a problem comes up.....

[Margie]

just email the store. store@digitalscrapbookplace.com they can help. i don't keep up with all the details! :)

[Christine]

Everyone cross your fingers and toes, it is looking more like I might be able to do this! :yahoo:

[crlin60]

Woo Hoo Christine!! Got my fingers and toes crossed!!

[scamptx]

Whooooot! and holding thumbs too!

[Lauren]

yay!!- Cant wait to finally meet you Christine

[suvgal]

Got'em crossed can't wait to meet you

[bendipez]

Whooooot! and holding thumbs too!
Same here !!!! Look forward to seeing you again !!!!

[Christine]

anyone want to guess what I just booked? :D :D :D :D :D

[bendipez]

plane tickets and hotel room for Adobe ????
and young lady why are you up so late.....

[poohbear77]

anyone want to guess what I just booked? :D :D :D :D :D


Hopefully plane tickets to Adobe!!!!! Can't wait to finally meet you!

[poohbear77]

Well after staying up till 3 a.m. trying to get everything all in order, we are set! We fly into SF on the 6th at 7:30 a.m. and will drive down to Cupertino later that afternoon after doing some sightseeing and stay there for the night thanks to Marriott rewards! Then we'll jump over to the Crowne Plaza until Sunday and then back to Cupertino until Monday when we'll fly back home. It took a bit of effort getting the plane tickets, but looks like we are all set!

I did go ahead and book Dan for the crop, but now I am wondering if I really should have since we will now have a rental car and he may want to go off and do his own thing on Saturday. He says he doesn't mind going, but I just don't want him to get bored especially with us being so close to a lot of other "tech" stuff that I'm sure he'll want to do. Is it possible that if he comes in the morning that if he wants to skip out at lunch he can? I just don't want him to get bored, but I also don't want to take up a spot for someone else that wants to come. He says he doesn't mind going, but I'm sure after awhile he'll be ready to pull his hair out with everyone probably asking him tech questions and all. Anyone else bringing their spouses to the crop?

[bendipez]

Well after staying up till 3 a.m. trying to get everything all in order, we are set! We fly into SF on the 6th at 7:30 a.m. and will drive down to Cupertino later that afternoon after doing some sightseeing and stay there for the night thanks to Marriott rewards! Then we'll jump over to the Crowne Plaza until Sunday and then back to Cupertino until Monday when we'll fly back home. It took a bit of effort getting the plane tickets, but looks like we are all set!

I did go ahead and book Dan for the crop, but now I am wondering if I really should have since we will now have a rental car and he may want to go off and do his own thing on Saturday. He says he doesn't mind going, but I just don't want him to get bored especially with us being so close to a lot of other "tech" stuff that I'm sure he'll want to do. Is it possible that if he comes in the morning that if he wants to skip out at lunch he can? I just don't want him to get bored, but I also don't want to take up a spot for someone else that wants to come. He says he doesn't mind going, but I'm sure after awhile he'll be ready to pull his hair out with everyone probably asking him tech questions and all. Anyone else bringing their spouses to the crop?
I'm waiting till the last possibe moment to book Shawn....I feel kinda bad about leaving him alone in the hotel room. I figure he can come hang out till lunch...wheel him back and then get him for dinner...

[LKB]

I'm making it a road trip with my DH & little doggie. We'll have a car and my DH will not be joining in on the crop.

[Christine]

plane tickets and hotel room for Adobe ????
and young lady why are you up so late.....

yes and yes! and why am I up so late? Hmmmm so I can finally get some stuff done? :D

[Christine]

Hopefully plane tickets to Adobe!!!!! Can't wait to finally meet you!

yay pretty sad we have to go to San Jose to meet, huh?! :lol:

[Christine]

oh looks like I need to "adjust" my flair to include the adobe one. OH! plus check it out as of tomorrow, I can have a 3 yr member. I might do that tonight, nobody tell if I am a bit early, ok?!

[carti]

I just registered today. I didn't think I was going to make it this year. Had no trouble registering either at hotel. Looking forward to it. Carti

[bendipez]

Just signed Shawn up....
If anyone gets tired on the photo walk they can sit in Shawn's lap and be wheeled around..lololol....I know day of the crop he's carrying all my stuff....y'know there may be some advantages to this wheelchair thing.......

[Margie]

psst! Limited Edition Adobe Crop Shirts (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_91_92&products_id=10853) are now available in the store too!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/e/ee9a259bac6c6ec61d08b071fb18aa00.image.400x294.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_91_92&products_id=10853)

[poohbear77]

the shirts look great...my hubby has just one complaint...they don't come in his size! LOL...I think he is jealous that I get a shirt and he doesn't. Maybe we should think about doing something for all our dear hubbies that are coming along with us???

[bendipez]

the shirts look great...my hubby has just one complaint...they don't come in his size! LOL...I think he is jealous that I get a shirt and he doesn't. Maybe we should think about doing something for all our dear hubbies that are coming along with us???
Hmmmm !!! Wonder how Shawn would look in pink :rofl::rofl::rofl:
or maybe I should get us matching blue tshirts....naw, I think pink may
just be Shawn's color :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[bendipez]

OMG !!! 20 more days until Adobe !!!!
Added to my usual to do list of get hair colored (at last minute) nails done, eyebrows done etc...is try again to get a new tooth and of course get a new ....
wait for it.....alternator for the car :(:(:(...
Hey Margie, can we have a cheer Brenda up sale today :rofl::rofl::rofl:
kits or alternator...I want (okay need one of these , guess which one) both

[Margie]

Hey Margie, can we have a cheer Brenda up sale today :rofl::rofl::rofl:
kits or alternator...I want (okay need one of these , guess which one) both
hmmmmm, not a bad idea! :think:

[bendipez]

hmmmmm, not a bad idea! :think:
Please have one today !!! My car was just towed to be repaired....
$65.00 towing for 6 stupid blocks ...seems I only get a total of 4 AAA service calls and used up 2 saturday night :(:(:(:(.....
The only way to cheer me up would be a sale :):):)

[bendipez]

Car is ready for Adobe :tup::tup: but now Shawn is in the hospital...
his blood sugar went up to 1000 :eek::eek:...

[nafeesa]

oh my brenda!! I hope he's okay.

[bendipez]

Margie, now I really need cheering up and y'know a sale just might perk me up
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[crlin60]

Oh my goodness - blood sugar 1000!!! Wow that is bad! Prayers for you both!!

Still haven't had an answer to my question about the shirts - I am wondering if they are a smaller cut than last years. They look like they are more fitted than the one last year - I just need to have an idea so I will know what size to get!! Time is running out!!

[bendipez]

Oh my goodness - blood sugar 1000!!! Wow that is bad! Prayers for you both!!

Still haven't had an answer to my question about the shirts - I am wondering if they are a smaller cut than last years. They look like they are more fitted than the one last year - I just need to have an idea so I will know what size to get!! Time is running out!!
Thanks, Shawn is doing much better, he should be coming home tomorrow...
Y'know it would be so much easier (at times ) if people could be fixed like cars
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
As for the Tshirts, I usually just get a large..usually the large fits with enough wiggle room (and I'm a 36DDD or 38DD :eek: depending on the make and yes, that was probably way TMI )

[JustMe!]

LOL -- dont know you -- but found this very amusing....

Hope to meet you at the Crop!! (and thats not becuz of the size) you just seem to be a fun person..with all that "sparkly" goin on.

[poohbear77]

Hey, what is the plan for Saturday morning? What time do things get started? Are we all meeting in the lobby and walking over? Just curious as I am anal retentive and making myself an itinerary so I don't forget to do anything! LOL...can't wait to see everyone!

[Margie]

the crop starts AT 9am, not before! there's nowhere to go inside the building and nothing to do and nowhere to sit, so don't be early!
no idea on the lobby meet and walk, i'll be at adobe scolding the ones who do show up early and holding the doors closed. :D

[bendipez]

the crop starts AT 9am, not before! there's nowhere to go inside the building and nothing to do and nowhere to sit, so don't be early!
no idea on the lobby meet and walk, i'll be at adobe scolding the ones who do show up early and holding the doors closed. :D
Maybe we could post Shawn at the front door as a guard :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[poohbear77]

Maybe we could post Shawn at the front door as a guard :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Better yet, I can have Mac growl at anyone who tries to get in early..lol, j/k he is such a sweetiepie, he'd probably just roll over for a belly rub!

Since there are a couple of us in wheelchairs, have any of you organizing it talked to Adobe to make sure the room is setup for wheelchairs? I.E Brenda's Shawn and myself will need two spots open without chairs in them for us to roll up to. It'd be good if I can get in on an end spot so Mac can be right next to me in case he decides he doesn't want to do an "under" command under the table, which is what I usually have him do.

[nafeesa]

ok I am antsy. I'm getting in my car in about 30 minutes and heading north. I'll be in Seaside for 2 days then off to San Jose. yay! See you all there!

[bendipez]

Maybe we could all gather somewhere for breakfast...did anyone have breakfast in the hotel restaraunt (eeks forgot how to spell hate when that happens ) and if so was it even any good....

[poohbear77]

Meeting for breakfast is good idea, we're game for it. Dan would also like to know if and when he gets fed at the crop? You can tell what's on his mind! LOL...seriously, is lunch provided?

Oh, I forgot....he says "what am I being fed" apparently that is the most important thing.....he's a big guy and loves food, can't ya tell!

[poohbear77]

Okay, sorry one more thing. I am now down to the last two tasks..packing and organizing the EHD. Sincee there has been some mention of others doing this too, how have you organized things out of curiosity?

[Lauri]

Okay, sorry one more thing. I am now down to the last two tasks..packing and organizing the EHD. Sincee there has been some mention of others doing this too, how have you organized things out of curiosity?

Just my 2 cents on the EHD organization - I bought a really small Buffalo 320gb EHD for the last crop in Salt Lake City that I went to. It just has my DSP kits and photos on it, and fonts too! So all I had to do was update it with the kits and photos that I've bought/taken since January. Now all I need to find is my scrapping Mojo - it's been missing for about a month and I'm hoping a day with you all will bring it back!!

Oh, and I think meeting in the hotel lobby and walking over together in the morning is a great idea. Breakfast in the morning is a must for me, and as I understand it, lunch and dinner will be provided for us at Adobe. Not to mention all the snacks and chocolate that will be there - I have some York peppermint patties ready for the trip!!

[bendipez]

Meeting for breakfast is good idea, we're game for it. Dan would also like to know if and when he gets fed at the crop? You can tell what's on his mind! LOL...seriously, is lunch provided?

Oh, I forgot....he says "what am I being fed" apparently that is the most important thing.....he's a big guy and loves food, can't ya tell!
Wow !!! this sounds so like Shawn...as long as he gets fed he's happy...

[bendipez]

Do you know the way to San Jose ????
Have been singing this (in my mind only, no one wants to hear me sing 'cuz i do serious auditory damage...)all morning....
So, has anyone found their way to San Jose yet ????
or is Leaving on a jet plane more appropriate.....lolololol

[nafeesa]

I'm a little over an hour away now. I'm up in Seaside till tomorrow! :)

[carti]

Still so much to do, I leave Friday morning for San Jose!

[Margie]

Parking info: The Park Conference room is located in our East Tower building and anyone that is driving should park in the East Tower Garage located on Almaden, not the Park Avenue Garage.

[suvgal]

OK....we're looking out our window of Crowne Plaza and guess what we see.....yes, ADOBE!!!!!
We had a great visit with family in San DIego and flew up this afternoon.
We met a nice young man on the plane and he told us to stop at Capitola on our way to Monterey. He said it's a nice beach area and for us to go to Margaritaville ..... the place Jimmy Buffet sings about and have a margarita. We'll check it out tomorrow and let you know if it's worth the stop.
If you belong to the Priority Club for holiday inn they will comp you for the wireless internet in your room.

[nafeesa]

Hey I'm in Monterey right now! (ok Seaside, but I'm 3 blocks from Monterey LOL)

[carti]

OK....we're looking out our window of Crowne Plaza and guess what we see.....yes, ADOBE!!!!!
We had a great visit with family in San DIego and flew up this afternoon.
We met a nice young man on the plane and he told us to stop at Capitola on our way to Monterey. He said it's a nice beach area and for us to go to Margaritaville ..... the place Jimmy Buffet sings about and have a margarita. We'll check it out tomorrow and let you know if it's worth the stop.
If you belong to the Priority Club for holiday inn they will comp you for the wireless internet in your room.
<<Glad to see you and John got there ok. I am packing today leaving early Friday morning. See you.>>

[GailS]

I'm leaving my house now! Plane leaves in about two hours!!!!!!!!!! I'll be in tonight, someone look for me! :)

[nafeesa]

I'm in San Jose! just checked into my hotel.

Anyone want to get dinner tonight if you're going to be in town?

[pinky7]

I want to come! OOOHHH! I am so sad! Have fun!

[RoadMap4Us]

Well, it is all over. I had a wonderful time and want to thank Margie and the team for a fabulous event! I am sitting in the SLC airport waiting for my connecting flight and reminiscing with another attendee (lol -i it's Nicole) about the great weekend.

[Kathleen]

Deb, fancy meeting her during your travels! Can't wait to hear more about the weekend. I hope your flight to Des Moines goes well, we have had storms on and off since about noon today, and that is never good for air travel!

[RoadMap4Us]

Kathleen - I can't wait to show you some pictures. I actually have a photo of YOU at the crop. LOL!

I heard about the storms. Not looking forward to this last leg of the trip. The last time I traveled to CA with Nicole was 12 yrs ago and we returned in the middle of a tornado warning. Hmmm -- is it us?

[Lauri]

Yes, thanks so much to Margie, Lauren, Kim, Christine, Nicole, Liz, Meg, Tara, Scamp, the other mods that were there, and of course all the wonderful DSPers who attended!! I had soooo much fun, didn't get much scrapping done, but learned a lot and have wonderful memories to treasure and scrap! I hope everyone made it back home OK, and Deb, I hope those storms aren't too bad!

[crlin60]

Got home about 1 1/2 hours ago. Had a wonderful time and I also thank all those involved for such a great time!! Now I just need to remember all the great things we were taught!! So nice to see some of you again and some of you for the first time! Hope everyone has a safe trip home.

[speedcat]

While I am an old hand at traditional crops, this was my first all digi crop, and I loved it! The packing was certainly a lot lighter! I enjoyed the tutorials and was happy to be at Adobe!

I had a great time and look forward to more digicrops.
Cheers,
Speedcat (or Elizabeth, in Long Beach)

[GailS]

I got home yesterday, napped a lot when I got home - but the weekend was so much fun! It was fun meeting everyone and fun being at Adobe for my first time!! Thanks to Margie and the team and the members for making it so memorable and SO much fun!!! :applause:

[bendipez]

I got home yesterday, napped a lot when I got home - but the weekend was so much fun! It was fun meeting everyone and fun being at Adobe for my first time!! Thanks to Margie and the team and the members for making it so memorable and SO much fun!!! :applause:
Gail..thanks so much for being Shawn's dance partner....and a big thank you to everyone at DSP for making Shawn feel so welcomed and letting him 'crash' the adobe group photo,he enjoyed every minute of it...even though he he did make me chase after Lauren (who probably thought i was even more nuts than usual ) so he could have his own ATC....

[elizabethlmccoy]

too fun!!! I love getting together with you fun digiscrappers!!!! I hope to see you all again at the next one!

[nafeesa]

I had such a great time, I am so happy to have met you all (the ones that I was able to meet.... while hiding in my corner)

I was so shy and embarrassed, but it was okay. I need to get out more. A great experience and a wonderful crop memory to take with me overseas :)

Thank you DSP/Margie/Team Digital/Designers/Members!

[suvgal]

I finally had a chance to sit down and check email. First of all thanks to Margie and the entire dsp team for the wonderful weekend. We got home around 11:30pm est Our flight from SJ got detoured a bit to avoid the bad weather so we were a little late getting into Chicago Midway. They held the plane for us as it was the last one out headed to Hartford CT. On that leg we saw lightning under and to the side of the plane. It was eerrrie but a beautiful sight...too bad I didn't have my camera handy.It was fun seeing people we knew and meeting new people. DSP is such a great community.

[elizabethlmccoy]

Barbara,
I'm so glad you made it home okay. I bet that lightening was something to see!!!

I finally had a chance to sit down and check email. First of all thanks to Margie and the entire dsp team for the wonderful weekend. We got home around 11:30pm est Our flight from SJ got detoured a bit to avoid the bad weather so we were a little late getting into Chicago Midway. They held the plane for us as it was the last one out headed to Hartford CT. On that leg we saw lightning under and to the side of the plane. It was eerrrie but a beautiful sight...too bad I didn't have my camera handy.It was fun seeing people we knew and meeting new people. DSP is such a great community.

[Margie]

thanks to all of you! it was so much fun! don't forget to share your pics (if willing of course) on the dsp flickr group so we can all see! i would if i had my good camera with me! i love the monopoly board ones that lauren's shared already!!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace/

[sailingsue]

Thank you all so much. What a great 2 days I had meeting and playing with you all. I'm so glad I'm a member of such a great group of talented people. I do have some fun pics that I will post. Can't wait for the next crop!!!! I had way too much fun!!!!

[carti]

I finally had a chance to sit down and check email. First of all thanks to Margie and the entire dsp team for the wonderful weekend. We got home around 11:30pm est Our flight from SJ got detoured a bit to avoid the bad weather so we were a little late getting into Chicago Midway. They held the plane for us as it was the last one out headed to Hartford CT. On that leg we saw lightning under and to the side of the plane. It was eerrrie but a beautiful sight...too bad I didn't have my camera handy.It was fun seeing people we knew and meeting new people. DSP is such a great community.

<<Happy to hear you got home safely avoiding the bad weather. I'll bet it was errie seeing all that lightning. Yes, it was fun being at DSP Adobe Laptop Crop!>>
Carti

[crlin60]

I had such a great time, I am so happy to have met you all (the ones that I was able to meet.... while hiding in my corner)

I was so shy and embarrassed, but it was okay. I need to get out more. A great experience and a wonderful crop memory to take with me overseas :)

Thank you DSP/Margie/Team Digital/Designers/Members!


It was so nice to meet you too!! You didn't just hide in a corner you scrapped a ton of layouts!! Sure hope your trip is going great!! I also just sat the whole time my first crop and was there with no laptop so I got no pages done!!

[poohbear77]

Well I am finally waking up after getting back home pretty late. Thank you so much to everyone, especially the DSP Team, for making my first crop so enjoyable. Just learning from Lauren how to do clipping masks made the trip worth it! Thank you also for being so nice to Dan and Macintosh. They both had a great time even if Dan was sick (i.e. if you didn't get your hand shook that's why, he really did try to be as social as possible which for him is quite an accomplishment). He had fun though and we can't wait to come to the next one and definitely Adobe next year! Next year though I am going to plan much more time so that we don't feel so rushed to see everything we want to see in SF.

Now to recover (poor Mac probably will sleep for days!) and start uploading and scrapping. I sure admire Rebekah for getting so many layouts done! You are amazing girl and I am glad I met you. Have fun overseas and I hope we meet again.

[nafeesa]

Well I am finally waking up after getting back home pretty late. Thank you so much to everyone, especially the DSP Team, for making my first crop so enjoyable. Just learning from Lauren how to do clipping masks made the trip worth it! Thank you also for being so nice to Dan and Macintosh. They both had a great time even if Dan was sick (i.e. if you didn't get your hand shook that's why, he really did try to be as social as possible which for him is quite an accomplishment). He had fun though and we can't wait to come to the next one and definitely Adobe next year! Next year though I am going to plan much more time so that we don't feel so rushed to see everything we want to see in SF.

Now to recover (poor Mac probably will sleep for days!) and start uploading and scrapping. I sure admire Rebekah for getting so many layouts done! You are amazing girl and I am glad I met you. Have fun overseas and I hope we meet again.


YOU are amazing too!!! I am so lucky to have met you and I hope we stay friends! Sadly, I won't be at Adobe next year, because I hope by then to be with my husband, but I'll try to make as many crops as I can around the US until then.

And one of these days I will get up to Alaska to meet you and Lisa, and we can have an Alaskan crop :)

[Margie]

everyone, don't forget to get some of your pics uploaded from the photowalk to the flickr group! and i'm not just saying that because i didn't take many pics! oh okay, so i am, i want pics!! :D

[volvoguy]

I had such a great time, I am so happy to have met you all (the ones that I was able to meet.... while hiding in my corner)

I was so shy and embarrassed, but it was okay. I need to get out more. A great experience and a wonderful crop memory to take with me overseas :)

Thank you DSP/Margie/Team Digital/Designers/Members!

Now that you have met some of us IRL, keep us informed on your travels around the US and any interesting places and people you see. Have a great trip!!

[nafeesa]

aww thanks volvoguy :) I will I will!!! :D

[poohbear77]

We really should have an Alaskan crop and I would even be willing to help organize it! Just think of the amazing photo walk you guys would have. Tonight we took a walk near the local park we take Mac to. As we came around the corner we saw a mama moose on the other side of the barbed wire fence...not that unusual to see actually. Then we saw her two calfs come out from the bushes and they kept coming over to us closer and closer. They both came up to Mac both very curious and the second one even did like an E.T nose touch with him! It was sooo amazing! Of course, I didn't have my camera tonight....that always seems to happen! It had to be the highlight of my wildlife experiences up here. Seriously, we need an Alaskan crop with as many DSP members that like to travel up here. People are more than welcomed to stay with us even!

[Margie]

i'll definitely get up there one day! we have a retail store with our CDs in wasilla.

brenda, i need a pic of your dsp pedicure! i forgot over the weekend and your dsp toes were awesome! :D

[Kathleen]

DSP toes!?!?!?

[LKB]

Well DH & I finally got home late yesterday. We had a great time taking pictures down the coast on our way to Vegas...I think I even saw Lauren taking a picture of the fog rolling in. I also want to say thank you to everyone involved with this wonderful crop...I had the time of my life meeting everyone IRL and I'm looking forward to the next one I can attend. You all made a first timer feel welcomed.

[poohbear77]

i'll definitely get up there one day! we have a retail store with our CDs in wasilla.

brenda, i need a pic of your dsp pedicure! i forgot over the weekend and your dsp toes were awesome! :D

Seriously? Which store? Which CD's? That would be awesome to start getting them locally so I don't have to wait on them to be shipped. Not that I don't like buying in the store and I do mostly downloads, but I like having the CD's to as a backup.

[carti]

We really should have an Alaskan crop and I would even be willing to help organize it! Just think of the amazing photo walk you guys would have. Tonight we took a walk near the local park we take Mac to. As we came around the corner we saw a mama moose on the other side of the barbed wire fence...not that unusual to see actually. Then we saw her two calfs come out from the bushes and they kept coming over to us closer and closer. They both came up to Mac both very curious and the second one even did like an E.T nose touch with him! It was sooo amazing! Of course, I didn't have my camera tonight....that always seems to happen! It had to be the highlight of my wildlife experiences up here. Seriously, we need an Alaskan crop with as many DSP members that like to travel up here. People are more than welcomed to stay with us even!
<<poohbear, I didn't realize you live in Alaska! It was great meeting you both.>>
Carti

[poohbear77]

It was nice to finally meet you too Carti!

[Barbara Greene]

where are the pics??

[Lauren]

YOu can see many of the picks on the DSP flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/digitalscrapbookplace/

[Lauren]

OH let me take this chance to remind all of you who were there who want to share their photos to put them up on that flickr group

[speedcat]

Hi! I had a great time! Was looking at the photos, and couldn't find the photo taken of the group at Adobe headquarters on the day of the crop. I found the photo from 2008. Has it been uploaded yet? Or am I just not looking good enough?
Thanks,
Elizabeth

[Lauren]

Hi! I had a great time! Was looking at the photos, and couldn't find the photo taken of the group at Adobe headquarters on the day of the crop. I found the photo from 2008. Has it been uploaded yet? Or am I just not looking good enough?
Thanks,
Elizabeth

These are the ones from the photowalk - I cant recall who took the one on the day of the crop - will ask around and see

http://www.flickr.com/photos/labavin/3801586334/in/pool-digitalscrapbookplace
http://www.flickr.com/photos/labavin/3801584462/in/pool-digitalscrapbookplace
http://www.flickr.com/photos/labavin/3800762847/in/pool-digitalscrapbookplace

[sailingsue]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Adobe_09_Group_Shot_dsp.jpgIt was taken with my camera by Chris, who I later added. Here's the link.
Adobe 09 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329505&ppuser=13618.html)

[GailS]

I've added my photos to the DSP Pool in FLickr!

[poohbear77]

I'm already planning for next year! I have a very good friend that actually is getting ready to move there (go figure!) so I'll have a place to stay. Plus, Dan had a nice surprise waiting for him in his email yesterday. The customer service head at Alaska Airlines emailed apologizing for the inconvenience of the bag charge that we had to pay even though we had made our reservations back in June before they came out with the policy that they would now be charging for even the first bag. Our reservation printout even said that our first bag would be free. So for all the trouble that caused, they gave us a ton of airlines miles and also the customer service guy that emailed said he was giving us two $100 vouchers good to use toward our next tickets! Since they are good for a year, I am already planning on using it for my ticket for next year down to Adobe!

[speedcat]

Thanks so much! I love the Adobe building on the screens!Great idea!
Thanks again,
Elizabeth