Adobe Photoshop World

[PQ]

PHOTOSHOP WORLD WEST
September 7-9, 2011
Mandalay Bay Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

"Incomparable instruction. Photoshop World offers over 100 classes aimed at helping you up your expertise - no matter what your skill level is."

Classes start early on the 7th, so you really have to get there on the 6th. And classes last until mid afternoon on the 9th, so you really have to stay until the 10th. But it is SO cool. You learn so much, your eyes glaze over.

WHAT IS PHOTOSHOP WORLD?
"Designed to help you boost your training and experience, the Photoshop World graphic design and photography convention offers three days of pulse-pounding training with classes from renowned experts in the field and a once-in-a-lifetime experience guaranteed to enhance your skill set and help your work soar to new heights!

"Whether you’re hoping to pick up new lighting techniques from the pros or want to better familiarize yourself with Photoshop and Lightroom, Photoshop World’s team of top-notch instructors give you a healthy dose of learning and inspiration. After training with NAPP’s highly regarded team of Photoshop experts and acclaimed photographers at our design and photography convention, you will see a big difference in your work almost immediately!

"Is there more than one class you want to attend occurring at the same time? No worries! The Photoshop World graphic design and photography convention workbook is filled with detailed notes supplied by the instructors, complete with screen captures and graphics. Not only do you get notes for the sessions you attend, you get notes for nearly every conference session! This one-of-a-kind workbook will not only help you during your time at Photoshop World, but it will continue to serve as a reference guide long after the conference.

"Did you know that your Photoshop World registration* includes a one year membership to the National Association of Photoshop Professionals? That means you’ll have the opportunity to reap the benefits of NAPP’s design and photography training opportunities, discounts and more even after the convention is over."

[ReneT]

I really want to go to this, this year. I wish we knew when Adobe would be, because they were close together last year, and I probably can't go if they are that close together. Hmmmmmm.....

[addielee]

I am interested PQ. Would there be enough for a lowly PSE user though?

[bendipez]

I'm interested!!
Maybe we should plan a dsp get-together/photo assult on las vegas....

[PQ]

I really want to go to this, this year. I wish we knew when Adobe would be, because they were close together last year, and I probably can't go if they are that close together. Hmmmmmm.....

They were very close together.....I don't think anybody knows when the DSP Adobe will be.

[PQ]

I am interested PQ. Would there be enough for a lowly PSE user though?

There were certainly other elements users there last time.....

[PQ]

I'm interested!!
Maybe we should plan a dsp get-together/photo assult on las vegas....

That would be so much fun....and maybe we could get JL (Jennilynn10) to show us around.......she lives in Las Vegas.

[PQ]

I really want to go to this, this year. I wish we knew when Adobe would be, because they were close together last year, and I probably can't go if they are that close together. Hmmmmmm.....

If you went to Las Vegas I would finally get to meet you..........:love1:

[ReneT]

If you went to Las Vegas I would finally get to meet you..........:love1:

I know! That would be awesome!!!

[Goshiki]

I would be thrilled to death to be able to go to this, especially since I've upgraded to CS5 and have not even tried out any of the new features, whatever they are. I took a big jump from CS2 to CS5. OMG, this would be so much fun!!!

[PQ]

I would be thrilled to death to be able to go to this, especially since I've upgraded to CS5 and have not even tried out any of the new features, whatever they are. I took a big jump from CS2 to CS5. OMG, this would be so much fun!!!

They would hear my squeals of delight all across the nation if you would go, Goshi!!!

[Goshiki]

They would hear my squeals of delight all across the nation if you would go, Goshi!!!

Thanks, PQ. I would love to meet you, learn a few things and have a glass of wine or two with you. I'll try to keep an eye on this thread so I don't let it slip by. :yippee:

[PQ]

Come on, ya'll know you want to go....

[PQ]

Anyone want to go to Las Vegas....what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

[addielee]

If I didn't have to pay for a sub, I'd drive, stop at PQ's house on the way and pick her up... but at the cost of a substitute teacher....don't think I have that kind of PD money.

[TracyMHunt]

Oh my this is so tempting! Especially cause some of my all time favs might be there! I'll crunch the numbers and sit on the fence waiting on Adobe details.

[PQ]

Oh my this is so tempting! Especially cause some of my all time favs might be there! I'll crunch the numbers and sit on the fence waiting on Adobe details.

You need to come, Tracy! Then I would have someone to talk Southern with..............

[ReneT]

You need to come, Tracy! Then I would have someone to talk Southern with..............

Tracy, despite living in GA, does not have a southern accent. It surprised me! :D

[PQ]

Tracy, despite living in GA, does not have a southern accent. It surprised me! :D

And why the heck not????? Georgia folks usually sound like hicks! Oops. I mean they usually sound very Southern.

[ReneT]

And why the heck not????? Georgia folks usually sound like hicks! Oops. I mean they usually sound very Southern.

Because her daughter doesn't want her to have one! :rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Me, Me, hand up in the air, I'll come..

I love Photoshop world.. This will be my 3rd time!

I'm an alum..

[PQ]

Me, Me, hand up in the air, I'll come..

I love Photoshop world.. This will be my 3rd time!

I'm an alum..

Me too! Me too! Even if nobody else goes, Debilou and I will be there! :yippee:

[Margie]

Hmmmmm....... :think:

[bendipez]

Adobe one weekend then we do a dsp caravan to wallyworld....ooops, photoshop world!!!

[crlin60]

So the big question is - how much does it cost??? Sounds like something great to do!

[>>aruaL<<]

I'd love to go, and since I'm only a few (about 3) hours from Vegas, it would surely be a quick and easy trip for me.... but I need to check kids schedules and see what they have going on and when they return to school. I *think* that is the weekend that DD will have to move back into her dorm for Fall.

So I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread, and on the kids schedules.

[debilou]

So the big question is - how much does it cost??? Sounds like something great to do!

Well, there is your cost of getting to Las Vegas - flight, car, whatever

There is your stay at the Mandalay bay - usually reduced rate for those going to the conference - (i think we paid about $130/night last year - something like that + taxes)...

And, the cost of the conference - (it can range from $698 to $450 depending on when you register-

Cheaper if you belong to NAPP.. if you don't - contact me.. and, i'll get you the info on that.).

They are just about to hold the Photoshop world in Orlando - it's basically the same - just for the east coast folks.. - once that is over - they will probably post exact rates for the Photoshop world in Vegas..


and, then the cost of your food - they don't serve anything..

And, then they have the EXPO hall with the latest and, greatest cool stuff.. hard to get out of there without spending something..

if you live in the area, last year they did sell one day passes.. so that's an option as well...

[ReneT]

Man, I really want to go to this!!!! I just need to know about Adobe this year. Oh Margie!!!!!

[bendipez]

Yeah Margie!!!
We all wanna go to this (and adobe too)!!!

[addielee]

If Adobe was the weekend right after I could do both at once, but there's no way I could take time in between.

[bendipez]

Here's an idea.....
Adobe the weekend before, 48 hour crop at my house then a caravan to Las Vegas....
Didn't say it was a practical idea but would be fun....lolololol..!!!

[TracyMHunt]

Because her daughter doesn't want her to have one! :rofl::rofl:
That is sooo very close to TRUE!

I think we should do this over several days. At the Adobe crop everyone wanted more time together. I wonder if the hotel would have a meeting/crop room that we could hang out in, pop in and out of...like an all night crop/slumber party...maybe even a pillow fight or two!

[ReneT]

That is sooo very close to TRUE!

I think we should do this over several days. At the Adobe crop everyone wanted more time together. I wonder if the hotel would have a meeting/crop room that we could hang out in, pop in and out of...like an all night crop/slumber party...maybe even a pillow fight or two!

Sounds good to me! Except if there's a pillow fight, you have to stop when you say we're all going to stop, unlike what you did in the one photo. Here's a reminder:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/766/thumbs/thank-you-for-being-a-frien.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=373784&title=thank-you-for-being-a-friend&cat=766)

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

[TracyMHunt]

in my own defense, I didn't hear anyone say stop :)

[crlin60]

Well, I need to get another job so I can afford this!!!!

[ReneT]

in my own defense, I didn't hear anyone say stop :)

Because you're the one who said it! :rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Wow, pq, we didn't do a pillow fight.. what's up with that.

[chanmansmom]

This sounds good to me, Iam about 5 hours from Vegas.I bet Jenni would come to since she lives in Vegas.It sure didnt sound like Adobe was going to be happening this year.I hope Margie lets us know soon so we can make our plans.That is a busy time of year for my family.
Would Photoshop world be beneficial for a PSE9 user?

[bendipez]

Here's what I'm thinking.......
The photoshop people could go to PSW and in the evening demostrate what they learned.
The rest of us could hang out and do some photo walks!!! Or work on our tans. Or see where in Vegas has the best margaritas.....

[romey]

I recently went to their one day workshop that Dave Cross taught. It was amazing. They give you all sorts of great stuff including a Photoshop CS5 Power Tour workbook. I was also lucky enough to win one of their grand prizes of about $400. worth of DVDs and books. I encourage anyone to go! Rosemary{Romey}

[sssnoo]

i'm going

[TracyMHunt]

Because you're the one who said it! :rofl::rofl:
Well that splains it...I would NEVER listen to HER!

i'm going
Even more reasons to go now!:)

[debilou]

This sounds good to me, Iam about 5 hours from Vegas.I bet Jenni would come to since she lives in Vegas.It sure didnt sound like Adobe was going to be happening this year.I hope Margie lets us know soon so we can make our plans.That is a busy time of year for my family.
Would Photoshop world be beneficial for a PSE9 user?

ok, we don't have the schedule for the Vegas Photoshop world but here's a link to the Orlando Photoshop world - it will only be available for a few days because it's getting ready to start on March 30th. The schedule may seem confusing because so many classes are running at the same time. But, this is what happens - they have what they call TRACKS - they have a Track for say Photography - and all the photography classes happen in that ballroom, and, a Track for Lightroom.. , Techniques, motion Graphics, the Creative Suite, etc.. And, these are the Classes...
There is also the Expo hall full of the latest and greatest gadgets, plug ins, and, books, dvds's, etc.. And, in the Expo they have classes going the entire time the Expo hall is open.

http://photoshopworld.com/schedule/ (http://photoshopworld.com/schedule/)

I will tell you Debbie, the Creative Suite Track is geared toward CS5 - but I took plenty of classes that had nothing to do with CS5 - like on typography, copyright, painting faces (yes she started in CS5 - then went to Corel Painter).. but you really didn't need either product to understand what she was doing.. etc. by that I mean you can understand the process of painting a bridal or child's face.
Personally I think you could get more out of it if you had CS5.. but you would still get a ton of information if you did not.. most of the information is transferable..

[crlin60]

ok, we don't have the schedule for the Vegas Photoshop world but here's a link to the Orlando Photoshop world - it will only be available for a few days because it's getting ready to start on March 30th. The schedule may seem confusing because so many classes are running at the same time. But, this is what happens - they have what they call TRACKS - they have a Track for say Photography - and all the photography classes happen in that ballroom, and, a Track for Lightroom.. , Techniques, motion Graphics, the Creative Suite, etc.. And, these are the Classes...
There is also the Expo hall full of the latest and greatest gadgets, plug ins, and, books, dvds's, etc.. And, in the Expo they have classes going the entire time the Expo hall is open.

http://photoshopworld.com/schedule/ (http://photoshopworld.com/schedule/)

I will tell you Debbie, the Creative Suite Track is geared toward CS5 - but I took plenty of classes that had nothing to do with CS5 - like on typography, copyright, painting faces (yes she started in CS5 - then went to Corel Painter).. but you really didn't need either product to understand what she was doing.. etc. by that I mean you can understand the process of painting a bridal or child's face.
Personally I think you could get more out of it if you had CS5.. but you would still get a ton of information if you did not.. most of the information is transferable..

Wow! It does look overwhelming! Is it mostly for professionals? I have CS5, but have not installed it yet. Still just using PSE 7! Guess I'm really behind!

[debilou]

Wow! It does look overwhelming! Is it mostly for professionals? I have CS5, but have not installed it yet. Still just using PSE 7! Guess I'm really behind!

To answer the question - is it just for Professionals - NO.. neither PQ nor i are Professionals.

I have sold several photos - but I would never consider myself a professional. Someone just saw some photo restorations on my flickr page, and, wanted them for a book in one example.

Every level of photographer, graphic designer, motion graphic artist, illustrator, teacher (of all of the above), will be there. But, remember every one of them starts somewhere.

Here's what I found - the first year i went I had been putting off a huge photo restoration project. I went to the classes I needed and asked the questions I needed to get the project done - Photoshop world was the 1st week in September - I presented my daddy 300 fully restored photos by Christmas - 3 months later.

What really helped was getting to know the instructors - they are just regular people like you and I. After some of the classes - I would ask a few questions. They make themselves very available - after their classes - and, in the expo hall.

After I got my project done - I sent thank you's to the 2 that helped me the most

The next year I thanked them in person. And, they were just beaming with pride and, asked to see my portfolio - they were really happy they had helped me with this project. Chris Orwig told me - that for the most part they tape lessons, but they don't really get to hear feed back - well he got personal feedback from me. (And, he gave me a prize for my story)..

Matt K... gave me a prize too... pays to talk it up to the instructors..

But, I met all sorts of photographers.. and, learned some of their tricks like how do food photographers set up.. well, i know you can't possibly eat the food after they do their work..

You meet very interesting people from all over the world.. and learn what they do...

Or you can just listen to what they have in the classroooms..

you can do as much or as little as you want..

[crlin60]

Sounds very interesting! Really would like to see what it is all about. Would love to redo some old photos that my Mom has, but she doesn't want to let them out of her house!

[debilou]

Sounds very interesting! Really would like to see what it is all about. Would love to redo some old photos that my Mom has, but she doesn't want to let them out of her house!

They (the photos) don't have to leave her home- do you have a high quality camera.

Take photos of the photos...

PQ does this all the time.. Take them outside - like to a porch - with natural light - early morning - late evening - no light directly on the photos. And, take photos of the photos. I'd place them on a background like a dark (lint free cloth). And, then you don't have to worry about what is around the photo.

PQ can probably offer more tips here..

or can you hook up your scanner to her computer - and, scan them at your mom's home - then create a dvd - to take to your home..

Two ways to get those photos..

[crlin60]

They (the photos) don't have to leave her home- do you have a high quality camera.

Take photos of the photos...

PQ does this all the time.. Take them outside - like to a porch - with natural light - early morning - late evening - no light directly on the photos. And, take photos of the photos. I'd place them on a background like a dark (lint free cloth). And, then you don't have to worry about what is around the photo.

PQ can probably offer more tips here..

or can you hook up your scanner to her computer - and, scan them at your mom's home - then create a dvd - to take to your home..

Two ways to get those photos..

I have done that with some pictures, but I have to wait till she wants to get them out and look at them. She is 94 and doesn't have a computer so that is not an option. I mention that I would like to look at pictures and she will usually say I'm not sure where they are and that she will have to dig them out some day! Sigh!!
She spends most of her day in bed and has to be in the mood to look at stuff. I do like your idea of using a dark cloth under the pictures. I will have to get one just in case.

[debilou]

I have done that with some pictures, but I have to wait till she wants to get them out and look at them. She is 94 and doesn't have a computer so that is not an option. I mention that I would like to look at pictures and she will usually say I'm not sure where they are and that she will have to dig them out some day! Sigh!!
She spends most of her day in bed and has to be in the mood to look at stuff. I do like your idea of using a dark cloth under the pictures. I will have to get one just in case.

Just make sure it's lint free (the black cloth).. I got mine at hobby lobby on sale on clearance... - so, you don't have to spend a lot of money.. - I do iron mine to get rid of the creases before i photo anything on it..

I know you can buy expensive photo backdrops.. but this works just as well..

I use the same cloth to place as a cover on my scanner - if i have something that is larger than say a photo - so that absolutely no light gets in to the scan bed.

so, it comes in handy..

I have a pure white cloth too..

I wonder if you can ask you mom... something like - I wish you could tell me stories about some of the people in the old photos, so i could pass the stories down to others in the family (don't know if you have kids.. but to my kids.. nieces, nephews..etc..)..

When my mother died.. she had different stacks of photos - unlabeled - that were at least 50 years old - most of the people in the photos I could immediately recognize..
Some, I needed the help of her Best Friend and, cousin.. Some, I scanned and not a single person on either side of the family can identify.. so sad.. because they were someone precious to her.. but, we will never know who they were. There was nothing to identify the person in the photo at all..

so, maybe if you told her you want the stories.. it might help.. I don't know..
my dad is close to that age.. and, somedays I can talk him into things, sometimes not at all..

just have the camera and cloth ready just in case.. And, a journal.. in case you don't know who is in the photo.

[Margie]

Okay, *if* we were to hold a crop during Photoshop World, when would work?? The conf runs Friday-Sunday. So would you want Thursday or Monday or a Sat afternoon or day? The FREE expo is Sat & Sun so it would be nice to crop Friday and leave Sat-Sun open for people to enjoy if they're looking for a free opportunity. But those paying for the PSW classes and such might really want to attend on Friday.
Help, asap! We might be able to make this work!

[PQ]

I would not miss any classes on any day.....they cost a mint and they are SO well done.....I learned more in those three days of classes than I had in a year.......those classes are golden.

[PQ]

You have to get to Las Vegas a day early because the classes start early on day.....so maybe the day before........

Would you maybe want to have a get together instead of a crop? I don't know.......

[PQ]

Debilou is freaking me out.......DEBILOU! GET YOUR OWN AVATAR! :rofl::lol::rofl:

[PQ]

Last year the crop was not on the weekend.....it started on Wednesday and ran Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

[PQ]

I just looked....the conference is September 7-9.....Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. But you have to get to Las Vegas on the 6th because classes start early on the 7th.

[Margie]

Yep, wrong calendar! Looks like it's over Friday, so we could crop on Sat?!

[sssnoo]

Saturday would be perfect but could arrange most anything.

[just-pjz]

so, would this be taking the place of the "4th Annual Adobe Crop"???

[Margie]

Yeah, we'd probably skip going to Adobe this year and go to Photoshop World instead. I know many have had to choose the last few years!
How many of you are definitely going to PSW? I'd love a count to keep planning. Of course we'd open it to more than just PSW people too!

[sssnoo]

I am 75% PSW -- but 100% for a DSP crop in LV even if I don't do PSW.

[bendipez]

I'm maybe 50% PSW...
110% DSP Vegas Crop!!!
And Saturday would be great, maybe Friday evening photo walk/dinner

[addielee]

I'm working on getting my principal to cover a trip to PSW. I would totally cover the extra night myself!

[Margie]

Hm, it's over by 5 on Friday, we could just go from 5-12 then have Sat to hit the strip (or go home, etc). All day Sat isn't looking like a good option (yet, still working...)

[bendipez]

Or we could do a 5 p.m. Photo walk dinner, then midnight crop.......

[bendipez]

Or crop/slumber party....

[Margie]

We could do that if we have a suite, but that limits how many can come (18ish I think). Meeting room can do more, but not be late night. They make it too hard. Why can't they understand digital scrappers?!

[Tara]

Yeah, we'd probably skip going to Adobe this year and go to Photoshop World instead. I know many have had to choose the last few years!
How many of you are definitely going to PSW? I'd love a count to keep planning. Of course we'd open it to more than just PSW people too!

Woah! Back that bus up sista! No Adobe crop?!!!!!! If that is the case, I bet a lot of people would like a heads up and a chance to register for PSW. At least I would... :)

I've been wanting to go to Vegas so I'd love a Vegas crop with/without PSW. Of course, a SoCal crop would be even better - - ha ha ha! But I can't commit to anything yet...I may have come out of retirement by then and actually have to go to a real job!!!

[Margie]

That's what we're trying to decide here!

[Tara]

Ooooooo...I see! I missed that! Well, I don't know how much help I can be in making the decision seeing as I can't commit yet. But Las Vegas or San Jose...you know I'll do my best to be there!

[bendipez]

While I would love to do both...... A Vegas crop would be soooo much fun!!!
Think of the photo walk ops!!

[chanmansmom]

I would love to come to a crop in Vegas.Im 25% PS World...100% DSP crop.There is so much to do in Vegas,that I'd come just to crop.Does that help? Probobly not.My plan was that if there was no Adobe, Id go to psWorld,but if there is going to be a DSP crop in Vegas,Im good with just that.Im happy just scrapping with DSPeeps.And laying by the pool or shopping the rest of the time.Oh and a little gambling too....:D

[Margie]

There's a free expo for PSW too! Check their site, but the 8th and the 9th, includes some classes too I believe! So even if you don't do PSW, you could get a peek into the expo and crop too.

[chanmansmom]

What Month are you talking about Margie? Did I miss that?

[chanmansmom]

Margie,is this September???

[chanmansmom]

I am 75% PSW -- but 100% for a DSP crop in LV even if I don't do PSW.

me too!

[Margie]

Sept 9 or 10, this year, yes. After PSW which ends on the 9th.

[PQ]

PSW is in September.

[>>aruaL<<]

What Month are you talking about Margie? Did I miss that?

Yup September... 7-9 is the PSW

[>>aruaL<<]

I might be able to come, just depends on when DD heads back to dorms and when DS heads back to school too. I think thats the weekend DD moves back into her dorm, which means I wouldn't be able to go.

So I'm a maybe... lol

[PQ]

The expo is free on Thursday and Friday only AND you have to go to the PSW website and complete a form and print out your free pass.

[Lauren]

Woah! Back that bus up sista! No Adobe crop?!!!!!! If that is the case, I bet a lot of people would like a heads up and a chance to register for PSW. At least I would... :)

I've been wanting to go to Vegas so I'd love a Vegas crop with/without PSW. Of course, a SoCal crop would be even better - - ha ha ha! But I can't commit to anything yet...I may have come out of retirement by then and actually have to go to a real job!!!

Just an FYI PSW is very expensive..... - many here balk at the small amount we charge for a crop let along 5 or 600 dollars + your accommodation and food and spending money not that i would in any way say its not worth the money - though Ive not been and would love to go but its a lot more than a regular Adobe crop would be!!

[PQ]

Photoshop World costs $698 if you are not a member of NAPP and the hotel is $159 a night (plus tax).

[PQ]

Lauren - you and I must have posted at the same time - I was thinking the same thing - everybody needs to know ahead of time how much PSW costs.

[PQ]

At the end of PSW they give you a massive, phonebook sized manual filled with notes from every single class taught at PSW.

[Lauren]

Thanks PQ - saved me going to look it up !!- I was planning to go one year when we were doing a tradeshow in Vegas (2007 from memory) but the timing was just out by about 2 weeks.... - back then it was $500 for NAPP members I think...
we did do a crop though from memory and I hosted our first ever photo walk -- where some of the flatgrannies disgraced themselves in the boxers of a model in a clothing store .....

[PQ]

If you book your spot in PSW before August, you get $100 off......and if you are already a NAPP member, you get $100 off. If you have attended PSW before, you get $50. off.

[PQ]

So, it might cost you $700 to go, but I only have to pay $450. :D

[PQ]

If you have a photo walk, will someone let me ride piggyback?

[Lauren]

Well it wont be me doing the photowalk PQ cause theres Hades chance of me being able to afford to come to the US this year - but Im sure someone will volunteer to piggyback you!!
It doesnt help that DH bought the wrong lottery ticket yesterday - he didnt even go to the right city to buy it!!!!

[>>aruaL<<]

Those husbands Lauren.... they need to be trained in everrrryyyyything! Imagine that, we even have to teach them which city to buy the right lottery tickets in!

[Lauren]

I know!!- I shall have to trade him in... now let me find the name of the person who did win - he might be a good start as a trade in!!

[bendipez]

If you have a photo walk, will someone let me ride piggyback?

If Shawn comes he'll have his power chair so.......you can sit in his lap and he can escort you around..

[PQ]

If Shawn comes he'll have his power chair so.......you can sit in his lap and he can escort you around..

I'd squish him with my XL butt.......:rofl::lol::rofl:............maybe he ought to sit in my lap!

[ReneT]

Oh gosh! I was soooooooooo planning on doing PSW this year, especially if the DSP crop is there, but since my grandson is due Aug 1, I'm not sure I will want to leave here a month later! But now reading about all this makes me still want to go! Think Amy & Drew will let me take the baby to Vegas with me? :p

[carti]

Wow, I just have been aware of this today reading everything. I would love to go to Las Vegas however, no way can I afford that kind of money! I am lucky if I can go to Adobe Crop.
I don't know how many of you are young and perhaps have jobs but when one is retired as I am and on a fixed income it makes it very difficult to do certain things such as this.
I can't afford the expensive version of Photoshop and have PSE.
Hope Adobe crop isn't eliminated entirely!

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, a month later you may WANT to leave the baby behind... for a short break! LOL! :-)

[ReneT]

Rene, a month later you may WANT to leave the baby behind... for a short break! LOL! :-)

I've thought about that too! LOL But Amy will be back in classes by that time and I am going to be babysitting, so not sure what they would do. :(

[chanmansmom]

I honestly don't care about PSW, but I will go to Vegas to scrap with my DSpeeps.Just talked to David about this,and we decided that all of us will go and make a family week-end out of it.So if there is a crop there.Ill go for that.PSW won't be my reason for Vegas.

[>>aruaL<<]

I might be able to make it for a crop in Vegas if its on Saturday, because I *think* DD moves into her dorm on Thursday or Friday. I'm only 3 hours from Vegas, so I can run up on Saturday if my plan works out the way I think it *might*. I doubt I'll be able to get to PSW though, would hate to spend the money and then end up having to missing a day of classes to get her moved in. I suppose she COULD do it alone or with her dad, but uhh.. I'm not really ready to cut the aprons strings like that just yet... maybe by her 3rd year of college I will be! LOL!!!

[ReneT]

That actually might be an answer for me: going just for a Friday night or Saturday crop. I "might" could stand to be away for 3 days, but 6 would be difficult. I sure would hate to be there and not go to PSW though. Why does it always happen that way? Why do you have to choose? :rolleyes:

[chanmansmom]

I might be able to make it for a crop in Vegas if its on Saturday, because I *think* DD moves into her dorm on Thursday or Friday. I'm only 3 hours from Vegas, so I can run up on Saturday if my plan works out the way I think it *might*. I doubt I'll be able to get to PSW though, would hate to spend the money and then end up having to missing a day of classes to get her moved in. I suppose she COULD do it alone or with her dad, but uhh.. I'm not really ready to cut the aprons strings like that just yet... maybe by her 3rd year of college I will be! LOL!!!

Im right there with ya,I may never cut the apron strings:rofl:
but Im in no hurry to do so.:no:

[chanmansmom]

That actually might be an answer for me: going just for a Friday night or Saturday crop. I "might" could stand to be away for 3 days, but 6 would be difficult. I sure would hate to be there and not go to PSW though. Why does it always happen that way? Why do you have to choose? :rolleyes:

We cant be gone that long anyway, thats only a week after school goes back.

[addielee]

We cant be gone that long anyway, thats only a week after school goes back.

That's exactly my problem, as a teacher...

[chanmansmom]

That's exactly my problem, as a teacher...

Oh Addie, I didnt know that you are a teacher.You would be on the week-end visit like me.Fri-Sunday for me.

[>>aruaL<<]

Im right there with ya,I may never cut the apron strings:rofl:
but Im in no hurry to do so.:no:

She's turning 18 in one month, finishing her first year of college in about 7 weeks, and I am farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr from being ready to cut the strings! I think she's okay with that though, cause she's not ready yet either. She still calls home a couple times each day, every night to say good night, texts me a million times throughout the day, and still calls us "mommy and daddy"... :love2:

She might be 50 years old before I'm ready! LOL!

[addielee]

Oh Addie, I didnt know that you are a teacher.You would be on the week-end visit like me.Fri-Sunday for me.

Ahh, but since I teach photography and design, among many other things, I'm trying to convince my principal that it would be a good PD opportunity. :tup:

[chanmansmom]

She's turning 18 in one month, finishing her first year of college in about 7 weeks, and I am farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr from being ready to cut the strings! I think she's okay with that though, cause she's not ready yet either. She still calls home a couple times each day, every night to say good night, texts me a million times throughout the day, and still calls us "mommy and daddy"... :love2:

She might be 50 years old before I'm ready! LOL!

Thats awesome! That really says something about the relationship that you have.You sound like me,I don't think I will ever cut the strings and Im ok with that and I think she will be ok with that too.I am hoping that she stays here and goes to a local college, San Diego State or UC San Diego and lives at home.We have already talked about it too, and she says that she wants to stay here with us.
Though we have a few years to worry about that,Iam hoping that won't change.I don't want her to leave:no:

[chanmansmom]

Ahh, but since I teach photography and design, among many other things, I'm trying to convince my principal that it would be a good PD opportunity. :tup:

Ahh, thats true.What a fun class to teach.I bet you love it.

[Tara]

That's exactly my problem, as a teacher...
Me too, me too...well, at least as a former teacher who hopes to be one again! :)

Ahh, but since I teach photography and design, among many other things, I'm trying to convince my principal that it would be a good PD opportunity. :tup:

Oooooo...good plan! I got my principal to agree to a trip to China once because that was one of the subjects I taught my 6th graders!

[crlin60]

Not real sure about this one. The free expo would be great and I would love to do a photo walk both night and day in Vegas. Just depends on which days we would be there.

[carti]

I will have to wait and see what and when is being offered then decide if I can do any of it!

[just-pjz]

I had such fun at Adobe last year for my first crop...I'd love to make another one and Vegas sounds like a great place to have one. I would not be doing PSW for the price...maybe some of the free parts...but would definitely be a maybe for a DSP gathering....my dh's birthday falls during that time, so I'm not sure that I wouldn't feel too guilty about "Happy Birthday, see ya later, I'm off to Vegas".

[Margie]

Someone mentioned a crop right after all the PSW classes might be too overwhelming, and I think I'd agree! I'm sure you'll get so much info there that your mind will be mush. BUT many have asked specifically for a crop, so we'll see. Maybe some will choose to skip it, or some will come with mushy minds!
But really, if many are gathered and would have to miss an Adobe crop (which isn't a definite anyway), it would be nice to offer. Although some usuals for an Adobe crop might not be able to make Vegas. Just recognize we probably can't do both, so someone will surely be disappointed.

[Margie]

...but would definitely be a maybe for a DSP gathering....

I'll put you down as a definite maybe then! :rofl:

[bendipez]

You know me, i'm up for both!!!
But, I'm thinking Las Vegas just might be cheaper and maybe easier for quite a few DSPeeps. If I read right I can do PSW cheap with my student discount!!! But my main reason would be to hang with my DSPeeps!!!!! (oh and to try to break Lauren's crop record...lololol)

[chanmansmom]

I am in for Vegas! Probobly not interested in PSW.But I will come to Vegas for a crop.We decided that if we have a crop in Vegas,Amy and David will come too for a week-end getaway.
So Im in.Hopfully you will know one way or another asap so David can take that time off.We would come early Fri.am and stay until Sunday aternnoon early evening.

[Jeanet]

I just came by to say that....

I'm jealous, jealous, jealous.... I want to go too :cry:

[>>aruaL<<]

I just came by to say that....

I'm jealous, jealous, jealous.... I want to go too :cry:

I just came by to say that....

I love love love your siggy! :love3:

[Jeanet]

I just came by to say that....

I love love love your siggy! :love3:

Thanks :love1: I feel a bit better now :)

[carti]

I definitely would do only the Adobe crop. Carti

[Margie]

For those of you considering Vegas, how does this sound? A cozy media suite for 25 people to scrap all night Friday? You could stay as late as you'd like Friday, or stay all night long!

[bendipez]

Yes, yes yes..........oh wait, let me rephrase that......
YES!!!!!!!

[Margie]

GO VOTE NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PIECE... OF CHOCOLATE

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48760

[chanmansmom]

You know me, i'm up for both!!!
But, I'm thinking Las Vegas just might be cheaper and maybe easier for quite a few DSPeeps. If I read right I can do PSW cheap with my student discount!!! But my main reason would be to hang with my DSPeeps!!!!! (oh and to try to break Lauren's crop record...lololol)

:rofl: I think you almost have her beat already dont you?:think:

[bendipez]

:rofl: I think you almost have her beat already dont you?:think:

Nope, she has 16 and I have 12!!!

[chanmansmom]

Wow, thats awesome Brenda!! You are coming close behind!

[Lauren]

Well Margie is way above me... and her number is only going up and mine is so NOT going anywhere .... so Brenda you will still need to beat her.

[chanmansmom]

Well Margie is way above me... and her number is only going up and mine is so NOT going anywhere .... so Brenda you will still need to beat her.

Ahhh,good point.I think Brenda forgot about Margie.:doh:

[bendipez]

Well considering Margie is the CEO/Owner of the company might be kinda hard to beat her.......

[chanmansmom]

Well considering Margie is the CEO/Owner of the company might be kinda hard to beat her.......

Agreed:yikes:

[debilou]

Thanks :love1: I feel a bit better now :)

It is cool.. I love it too...

[TracyMHunt]

I voted for the scrapping slumber party because I just remember that at Adobe after the official crop was over I really wanted more time together.
Margie can I be a real brat and ask for both, an official crop with lots of people in a conference room AND Scrapping Slumber party so we can stay up as late and scrap and chat? Hummm?

[TracyMHunt]

I had such fun at Adobe last year for my first crop...I'd love to make another one and Vegas sounds like a great place to have one. I would not be doing PSW for the price...maybe some of the free parts...but would definitely be a maybe for a DSP gathering....my dh's birthday falls during that time, so I'm not sure that I wouldn't feel too guilty about "Happy Birthday, see ya later, I'm off to Vegas".

He's a big boy Paula, he'll get over it...I mean to say...he'll understand! And as far as the guilt goes "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" has the perfect cure for that!:love2:

[bendipez]

I voted for the scrapping slumber party because I just remember that at Adobe after the official crop was over I really wanted more time together.
Margie can I be a real brat and ask for both, an official crop with lots of people in a conference room AND Scrapping Slumber party so we can stay up as late and scrap and chat? Hummm?

I think we should do both also!!!!

[TracyMHunt]

I think we should do both also!!!!

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only brat!

[bendipez]

Just looked at the PSW flyer in photoshop magazine........
My head is spinning!!! What do I want to do first!!! What classes will I take!!!
Think I'll justvfollow the DSPeeps that know what they are doing!!!!!

[addielee]

It doesn't look like I'm going to get to go. :( Really, it's just terrible timing for a school teacher, especially one in my school!

[carti]

Just looked at the PSW flyer in photoshop magazine........
My head is spinning!!! What do I want to do first!!! What classes will I take!!!
Think I'll justvfollow the DSPeeps that know what they are doing!!!!!

<<I just looked up the cost of Photoshop Magazine this one said $147.00!
Too expensive for me. Are you serious bendi on taking these classes? good for you if you can afford it.>> Carti

[bendipez]

Yep, am serious about doing as many classes as possible!!'
Can get a student price!! Plus through in home support services I get some money for taking care of Shawn(10 hours a week) which is my play money!!!!

[PQ]

Yep, am serious about doing as many classes as possible!!'
Can get a student price!! Plus through in home support services I get some money for taking care of Shawn(10 hours a week) which is my play money!!!!
Once you pay for PSW you can go to as many classes as you want to. I went to classes from dawn to dusk every day that I was there last year. This year I even signed up for a pre-conference class. Knowledge is power!

[PQ]

I am so sorry that you won't be there Addie.

[bendipez]

Once you pay for PSW you can go to as many classes as you want to. I went to classes from dawn to dusk every day that I was there last year. This year I even signed up for a pre-conference class. Knowledge is power!

I'm gonna be bouncing like a ping pong ball from class to class!!!
:lol::lol::lol:

[carti]

Yep, am serious about doing as many classes as possible!!'
Can get a student price!! Plus through in home support services I get some money for taking care of Shawn(10 hours a week) which is my play money!!!!
<<I think it is great you get some money for taking care of Shawn. I take care of my husband for more hours than that and I don't get a penny. I think in AZ they have different rules. There is no cash and counseling offered here and that is what it would come under I believe. Boy that would help me a great deal if I got paid. I can't even get a part time job cause now I have to take him for Physical Therapy twice a week!

I also think here in in AZ you are required to take classes in care. When could I possibly do this. I am so happy if I can attend the scrapbook thing in Las Vegas. Looking into respite care in case I need someone to stay with him while I am gone if I can afford it.

The older one gets the harder it gets and it is going to get worse.>> Carti

[bendipez]

Carti, if your husband has Medicare check with their offices to see about the process!! Usually ihss is through the social services department!!!

[bendipez]

You've probably looked at this but maybe another call can pointbyou in the right direction

Home Care Support Services
HOME CARE SUPPORT SERVICES OVERVIEW
Home Care Support Services (HCSS) provides Attendant Care services to Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS) clients in their home. Through in home services such as bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication reminders provided by Attendant Care Workers, clients may return to or remain living in their own home.

MISSION
The mission of Home Care Support Services is to provide members with in home support services which:

are individualized to the member's unique circumstances
foster the member's independent and informed decision making
enhance the member's quality of life
support the member's ability to remain living independently in his/her own home, and
are delivered in a cost efficient manner to maximize the overall benefit of available resources.
VISION
Our vision is to be the premier provider of in home support services in Pima County by:

exceeding customer service expectations
employing and retaining trained and competent caregivers and support staff
maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and service authorizations
collaborating with the member and family, Pima Health System staff, and community based care providers to coordinate services which promote the member's independent living, and designing and implementing operations with a commitment to organizational and fiscal responsibility.
How Home Care Support Services are Obtained
Case Managers refer and authorize clients for attendant care services. The HCSS staff work closely with case management staff to ensure delivery of quality services to clients. Communication is maintained between the HCSS Nurse and the Case Manager to provide client information, to address assignment issues, and to resolve problems.

The Home Care Support Services Program trains and supervises the Attendant Care Workers and Personal Care Aides who serve its clients.

The Attendant Care Worker

Attendant Care workers are often family members or friends of the client. The Attendant Care Worker (ACW) has met all requirements to work for Pima Health System's Home Care Support Services Attendant Care Program.

Attendant Care services do not include any skilled care.

ACW Time sheets
General caregiver information
How to obtain New Assignments
Mileage Reimbursement

Spotter

A "spotter" is an Attendant Care Worker who:

already has an assignment and would like to work additional hours,*
has ended an assignment and would like to work until a client match is found.*
A "Spotter" assignment is a temporary assignment only. The day, time and hours worked can vary depending on the client's need.

An ACW who would like to be a Spotter should inform the LPN Monitor or Nurse Supervisor of dates and times of availability and the area of town they are willing to work. The Nurse will then post this information. When the need for a spotter arises the Nurse will check the posted information and then contact the ACW who has available time to meet the client's needs.

Home Care Support Services Staff

The Personal Care Aide
Personal Care Aides provide Attendant Care Services for clients until an ACW is assigned to the client, or during a temporary absence of an assigned ACW.

Personal care Aides are HCSS employees who have met all of the requirements of that position. PCA orientation and training included extensive information on diagnoses, communication, behavior management and the interdisciplinary team process.

As with the Attendant Care Workers, Nursing staff supervise and monitor the performance of Personal Care Aides.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOME CARE SUPPORT SERVICES and THE ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM, call: 243-8071

*

[bendipez]

Out here the requirements for an ihss worker are very specific......you need to be alive!!!
Seriously, the requirements for an ihss worker are almost nothing!! Shawn can have whomever he wants as long as they are alive and have fingers for fingerprinting and can fill out a time sheet they are hired!!!!

[carti]

You've probably looked at this but maybe another call can pointbyou in the right direction

Home Care Support Services
HOME CARE SUPPORT SERVICES OVERVIEW
Home Care Support Services (HCSS) provides Attendant Care services to Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS) clients in their home. Through in home services such as bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication reminders provided by Attendant Care Workers, clients may return to or remain living in their own home.

MISSION
The mission of Home Care Support Services is to provide members with in home support services which:

are individualized to the member's unique circumstances
foster the member's independent and informed decision making
enhance the member's quality of life
support the member's ability to remain living independently in his/her own home, and
are delivered in a cost efficient manner to maximize the overall benefit of available resources.
VISION
Our vision is to be the premier provider of in home support services in Pima County by:

exceeding customer service expectations
employing and retaining trained and competent caregivers and support staff
maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and service authorizations
collaborating with the member and family, Pima Health System staff, and community based care providers to coordinate services which promote the member's independent living, and designing and implementing operations with a commitment to organizational and fiscal responsibility.
How Home Care Support Services are Obtained
Case Managers refer and authorize clients for attendant care services. The HCSS staff work closely with case management staff to ensure delivery of quality services to clients. Communication is maintained between the HCSS Nurse and the Case Manager to provide client information, to address assignment issues, and to resolve problems.

The Home Care Support Services Program trains and supervises the Attendant Care Workers and Personal Care Aides who serve its clients.

The Attendant Care Worker

Attendant Care workers are often family members or friends of the client. The Attendant Care Worker (ACW) has met all requirements to work for Pima Health System's Home Care Support Services Attendant Care Program.

Attendant Care services do not include any skilled care.

ACW Time sheets
General caregiver information
How to obtain New Assignments
Mileage Reimbursement

Spotter

A "spotter" is an Attendant Care Worker who:

already has an assignment and would like to work additional hours,*
has ended an assignment and would like to work until a client match is found.*
A "Spotter" assignment is a temporary assignment only. The day, time and hours worked can vary depending on the client's need.

An ACW who would like to be a Spotter should inform the LPN Monitor or Nurse Supervisor of dates and times of availability and the area of town they are willing to work. The Nurse will then post this information. When the need for a spotter arises the Nurse will check the posted information and then contact the ACW who has available time to meet the client's needs.

Home Care Support Services Staff

The Personal Care Aide
Personal Care Aides provide Attendant Care Services for clients until an ACW is assigned to the client, or during a temporary absence of an assigned ACW.

Personal care Aides are HCSS employees who have met all of the requirements of that position. PCA orientation and training included extensive information on diagnoses, communication, behavior management and the interdisciplinary team process.

As with the Attendant Care Workers, Nursing staff supervise and monitor the performance of Personal Care Aides.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOME CARE SUPPORT SERVICES and THE ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM, call: 243-8071

*
<<Yes, I know all this. I am going to see someone Tuesday and see what is what.
I have a friend of a friend who is a Social Worker and has been trying to help according to her he doesn't qualify! It is so confusing. All I know is he needs help and I can only do so much and can't afford to pay big money!
Thank you I appreciate your help. I live in Pinal county and they have different rules than Pima.<< Carti

[carti]

Out here the requirements for an ihss worker are very specific......you need to be alive!!!>
Seriously, the requirements for an ihss worker are almost nothing!! Shawn can have whomever he wants as long as they are alive and have fingers for fingerprinting and can fill out a time sheet they are hired!!!!
<<Funny, sometimes I don't feel alive, I am so tired!>

[>>aruaL<<]

Carti, I hope your able to find good resources and I cross my fingers for you that you/dh qualify for reimbursement or some sort of home health assistance! My FIL is in North Dakota, his wife takes care of him and she receives some sort of monthly income for her taking care of him. I assume it's an income based thing in order to qualify, and I don't know how much they make but I know it can't be much as all they receive is his monthly income from social security for permanent disability (he's stage 4 cancer). I know that when SHE was hospitalized for a fall she had, she didn't receive any money for home health for those two weeks since she wasn't taking care of him (she was in ICU), so she has to send in time sheets of some sort. Recently he has qualified for outside help to come in as well.. I think for 4 hours a week. It's to give her a break so she can rest, run and do errands, seek medical for herself, etc.

I hope your able to locate something like this for yourself as well as I know it's been very helpful to my in-laws.

[bendipez]

Yea!!! Just got my PSW registration, VIP access and party ticket!!! Knew Shawn was good for something!!! The money I get for taking care of him is what's paying for this!!! Which brings up my question.......Carti, how did your meeting with social services go?? Were they able to provide some help for you????

[bendipez]

Also fellow DSPeeps beware!!!!
I'm gonna be so confused I'll be sticking to y'all like white on rice!!!!

[carti]

Yea!!! Just got my PSW registration, VIP access and party ticket!!! Knew Shawn was good for something!!! The money I get for taking care of him is what's paying for this!!! Which brings up my question.......Carti, how did your meeting with social services go?? Were they able to provide some help for you????

Good that you got your registration, etc.
I was unable to go to social services cause I had to wait (almost all day for pickup wheel chair) I cannot lift wheel chair even a lite weight one to put in trunk and my husband is a big guy.
I will have to go next week.Thanks

[bendipez]

Woo Hoo!!!
Just got an email confirming my registration and notification when my goodie will be sent to me!!!!!

[carti]

Woo Hoo!!!
Just got an email confirming my registration and notification when my goodie will be sent to me!!!!!
<<This is from Margie? Hooray for bendi!>>
carti

[bendipez]

Ooops!!! The goodies are the tickets/passes from photoshop world!!
(unless Margie wants to send me some goodies...lololololol..).

[PQ]

Just looked at the PSW flyer in photoshop magazine........
My head is spinning!!! What do I want to do first!!! What classes will I take!!!
Think I'll justvfollow the DSPeeps that know what they are doing!!!!!

I got mine, too! Hooray! I have already been pondering the classes.........I signed up for a preconference class also.

Speaking of knowing which way to go....it took me two days to figure out which way to turn after I got of the elevator in the hotel. That place is like a zoo and one slot machine pretty much looks like every other slot machine to me. :rofl::lol::rofl:

[PQ]

Oh yeah.....and Goshiki has signed up!

[Margie]

I always get turned around in Vegas. All those shiny lights! :D

We'll be sending more info as Sept gets closer, but for now, you should show your order in your account and that's your receipt. And it's backwards here, you send me goodies!! :lol: Nah, we'll send info!

[Goshiki]

I just finished registering for PSW!!! I hope I can absorb a small fraction of what is presented. I'm so excited.

[carti]

Ooops!!! The goodies are the tickets/passes from photoshop world!!
(unless Margie wants to send me some goodies...lololololol..).
<<For the free classes or what you signed up for?
I think Margie sends stuff later as it gets closer to day.>>
Carti

[bendipez]

<<For the free classes or what you signed up for?
I think Margie sends stuff later as it gets closer to day.>>
Carti
This will be the "offici" PSW Goodies i.e. passes, tickets etc.

[carti]

This will be the "offici" PSW Goodies i.e. passes, tickets etc.
Ok, I see.

[carti]

I was looking for reviews on Mandalay Bay Resort where we will be staying,
Some were good others not so good. Guess can't wait too long before making reservations cause some people had problems even tho they got there early, did not get the room they wanted, rooms not clean etc.
I hope we won't have a problem. Good thing they will waive resort fee otherwise I saw where it was $20.00 per night!
I checked out the restaurants and they are too expensive coffee $4.00 hope to find someplace to eat where we won't have to go too far for breakfast! Even the so called The Cafe is expensive.
I guess no more where Casinos use to charge as little as $5.00 but I guess that was a long, long time ago. :)
Carti

[CarolAnn]

I just finished registering for PSW!!! I hope I can absorb a small fraction of what is presented. I'm so excited.

Glad to hear you will be there! I am really looking forward to it!!!!!!!:yippee::yippee::yippee:

[bendipez]

Mandalay Bay resturaunts all seem kinda pricey!!! My plan will include MdDonalds and getting some bread, peanut butter and jelly!!! Am gonna bring some whole wheat bars for breakfast!!!

[carti]

Mandalay Bay resturaunts all seem kinda pricey!!! My plan will include MdDonalds and getting some bread, peanut butter and jelly!!! Am gonna bring some whole wheat bars for breakfast!!!

I usually bring packets of instant oatmeal however, I tried finding out if in the rooms they provide coffee machine? I would heat up the water and then pour in a cup mix in oatmeal. This is,suppose,to be 4 star hotel? You would think coffee machine woud be offered?lBeing diabetic I need to eat protein food.I always have some kind of bars with me also.
I guess that is one of my questions to ask when making reservations!
I am beginning to think if this is worth going, though sure would hate to miss this!
carti

[carti]

I was looking at info for free pass and I clicked on this link
it doesn't make sense cause it says Thursday March 31- Friday April 1?
Hope they know what they are doing! :)

http://photoshopworld.com/free-expo-pass/

[bendipez]

I think there is a free area you can wander around every day.
Remember though our party is Friday at 5pm and PSW ends at 4:30!!
You might not even need a room!! The media suite has places to sleep and we won't be done until 10 am Saturday!!!

[debilou]

I was looking at info for free pass and I clicked on this link
it doesn't make sense cause it says Thursday March 31- Friday April 1?
Hope they know what they are doing! :)

http://photoshopworld.com/free-expo-pass/

Carti, That is probably a mistake on their part - left over from the last PSW World in Orlando. If you look at the top of the page the dates are Sept 7 - 9, 2011.

[Margie]

I was looking at info for free pass and I clicked on this link
it doesn't make sense cause it says Thursday March 31- Friday April 1?
http://photoshopworld.com/free-expo-pass/
Just a typo. When you register, it says:
Expo Hours:
Wednesday, September 7– Closed to the Public
Thursday, September 8– 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Friday, September 9– 9:00am to 1:00pm

But thanks for letting all know the free expo passes are up and available now!

You might not even need a room!! The media suite has places to sleep and we won't be done until 10 am Saturday!!!
I'm sorry but the media room does NOT have places to sleep! If you plan to sleep, you will need a room. If you plan to stay up and eat chocolate all night, you won't. :D You could bring a sleeping bag and curl up on the floor in a corner, but I guarantee you'd be on a scrapbook page and uploaded to the gallery before you wake up. :lol:

[PQ]

You could bring a sleeping bag and curl up on the floor in a corner, but I guarantee you'd be on a scrapbook page and uploaded to the gallery before you wake up. :lol:

I would put it on Facebook, too. :D:rofl::lol::rofl:

[bendipez]

I think there is a free area you can wander around every day.
Remember though our party is Friday at 5pm and PSW ends at 4:30!!
You might not even need a room!! The media suite has places to sleep and we won't be done until 10 am Saturday!!!

Ooops....my bad :lol::lol:

[carti]

Quote:
Originally Posted by carti View Post
I was looking at info for free pass and I clicked on this link
it doesn't make sense cause it says Thursday March 31- Friday April 1?
http://photoshopworld.com/free-expo-pass/
Just a typo. When you register, it says:
Expo Hours:
Wednesday, September 7– Closed to the Public
Thursday, September 8– 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Friday, September 9– 9:00am to 1:00pm

But thanks for letting all know the free expo passes are up and available now!

Quote:
Originally Posted by bendipez View Post
You might not even need a room!! The media suite has places to sleep and we won't be done until 10 am Saturday!!!
I'm sorry but the media room does NOT have places to sleep! If you plan to sleep, you will need a room. If you plan to stay up and eat chocolate all night, you won't. You could bring a sleeping bag and curl up on the floor in a corner, but I guarantee you'd be on a scrapbook page and uploaded to the gallery before you wake up.
<<Ok, thanks. I wasn't intending on sleeping in the media room and I sure don't want to bring a sleeping bag. I carry as little as possible when I travel.>>
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[carti]

I see the information was corrected on the dates. I use to work for a Lawyer and boy he taught me to read everything to be sure dates were correct etc.
Just printed out my Expo Pass. Looking forward to see what it is all about.

[bendipez]

quick show of hands......
who all will be at psw wednesday??

[CarolAnn]

I won't be there til Thurs.

[Goshiki]

I'm arriving Tuesday night. Just made my hotel resos. I'm so excited!

[PQ]

quick show of hands......
who all will be at psw wednesday??

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp179/aladino2008/b6d17916.gif I am getting there on Saturday, September 3rd and staying until Sunday, September 11. Doug and Bia are coming with me. (They are leaving on Tuesday). On Sunday night we are going to see Lion King, and on Monday night we are going to see Cirque du Soleil Love. For my birthday my mother gave me a wad of $ and said to spend every penny of it in Las Vegas. It will be a challenge, but I think that I can do it. (I don't really like gambling, but I love going out to eat, drinking a little wine, and buying presents to take back home).

I am taking a preconference class on Tuesday (3D fundamentals) and I have paid to go to the after hours party on Wednesday.

[PQ]

I'm arriving Tuesday night. Just made my hotel resos. I'm so excited!

Dibbs on having a glass of wine with Goshiki!

[CarolAnn]

Dibbs on having a glass of wine with Goshiki!

Hey! I wanna have some wine too!!! Can we have some on Thursday too????

[CarolAnn]

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp179/aladino2008/b6d17916.gif I am getting there on Saturday, September 3rd and staying until Sunday, September 11. Doug and Bia are coming with me. (They are leaving on Tuesday). On Sunday night we are going to see Lion King, and on Monday night we are going to see Cirque du Soleil Love. For my birthday my mother gave me a wad of $ and said to spend every penny of it in Las Vegas. It will be a challenge, but I think that I can do it. (I don't really like gambling, but I love going out to eat, drinking a little wine, and buying presents to take back home).

I am taking a preconference class on Tuesday (3D fundamentals) and I have paid to go to the after hours party on Wednesday.

WHat fun! If you have trouble spending all that birthday cash, we can help you!

[PQ]

Hey! I wanna have some wine too!!! Can we have some on Thursday too????

Honey hush. We will have a glass of wine every single night! I would love to buy you a glass of wine CarolAnn!:love1:

[PQ]

Now I am craving a glass of chardonnay.

[bendipez]

YEA!!! i get to party with PQ!!!!!

[CarolAnn]

Oh, good!:love3: Thanks! I was hoping I didn't need to give up my glass of wine habit or drink alone while there! I am so looking forward to meeting so many ladies that I haven't met yet!:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[kathleennscraps]

Hi All,
Hubby and I arriving Tuesday a.m,and staying 3 days. Going to the free expo on Thursday p.m. Home Friday.Have fun!!!

[PQ]

YEA!!! i get to party with PQ!!!!!

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy351/XiaoRiXin/gif%20Animations/1257591489487.gif
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.:D

[PQ]

Hi All,
Hubby and I arriving Tuesday a.m,and staying 3 days. Going to the free expo on Thursday p.m. Home Friday.Have fun!!!

Kathleen, you need to post a photo because I do not have a clue what you look like.

[kathleennscraps]

Kathleen, you need to post a photo because I do not have a clue what you look like.
You will find me wandering the strip with camera ready!!! HaHaHa!!! First timers!!!

[Goshiki]

Now I am craving a glass of chardonnay.

Wine - did someone mention a glass of wine? I'm having one right now and thinking about meeting everybody.
Cheers, everyone!!!!
:yahoo:

[CarolAnn]

Wine - did someone mention a glass of wine? I'm having one right now and thinking about meeting everybody.
Cheers, everyone!!!!
:yahoo:

Cheers!!!!:party:

[carti]

quick show of hands......
who all will be at psw wednesday??
I will be getting in on Friday morning about 8:30 am. and leaving Sunday night 8:30 pm.
I am eating my dinner right now and having a glass of wine!

[addielee]

I don't get in until 8:30 Friday NIGHT! And I leave at 5:00 Saturday afternoon. Only 18 hours in Vegas, but I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Sad that I'll miss Kathleen, but we'll have to find some other time to meet.

[bendipez]

Hi All,
Hubby and I arriving Tuesday a.m,and staying 3 days. Going to the free expo on Thursday p.m. Home Friday.Have fun!!!

NOOO!! then you will miss the dsp crop/slumber party from 5p.m. to 10 a.m.!!!

[bendipez]

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy351/XiaoRiXin/gif%20Animations/1257591489487.gif
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.:D
NOPE!! What happens in Vegas goes on a layout to share with your fellow dspeeps!!!

[bendipez]

Remind me, who all is attending PSW....
1) Bendipez....Brenda
2)???
3)???
4)???
5????

[Goshiki]

Remind me, who all is attending PSW....
1) Bendipez....Brenda
2) Goshiki......Sharon
3)???
4)???
5????

Just added myself to your list.

[bendipez]

Just added myself to your list.

Good!!! Do you have any clue what you are doing???

[Goshiki]

Good!!! Do you have any clue what you are doing???

I just plan to get to as many classes as I can. Darn it though, there are a bunch that I would like to attend scheduled at the same time! This should be a blast!!!

[carti]

Originally Posted by bendipez View Post
Remind me, who all is attending PSW....
1) Bendipez....Brenda
2) Goshiki......Sharon
3) Carti...Marion
4)???
5????

[PQ]

Originally Posted by bendipez View Post
Remind me, who all is attending PSW....
1) Bendipez....Brenda
2) Goshiki......Sharon
3) Carti...Marion
4)???
5????

I will be there in spirit......

[jennilynn10]

I'll be there. I plan on doing PS World classes and the crop.

[PQ]

I just plan to get to as many classes as I can. Darn it though, there are a bunch that I would like to attend scheduled at the same time! This should be a blast!!!

Don't forget to look at the classes that are offered inside The Expo. Scott Kelby sets up a booth and offers classes continuously. (But don't touch him. He's mine :love1:).

ALSO, if you want to buy something inside the expo, buy it on day one.....that is the only day that non-PSW people cannot get in, so it is MUCH less crowded. After day one the lines in The Expo to purchase things are insane.

[bendipez]

Maybe we should set up a place we could all meet. And is anyone going to the we'd night party???

[bendipez]

Has anyone received their PSW info packet yet??! And if anyone has an iPhone do you have your PSW app all ready to go???

[bendipez]

And is anyone going to the after party Wednesday night??!

[carti]

Has anyone received their PSW info packet yet??! And if anyone has an iPhone do you have your PSW app all ready to go???
I am not going to the classes at PSW only going to free class on Friday, since I am arriving on Friday have to look up schedule on what time and where it is? So not expecting to receive a packet from PSW. Hoping there will be plenty of information available at Mandalay Bay & Resort, like information board showing where stuff is?
Wonder if we will get anything from Margie.