Northern California Crop??

[bendipez]

Was wondering if there was any interest in a Northern California Crop??
Not sure exactly where but maybe sometime in the next few weeks!!
Anyone interested?

[Margie]

We're going to Arizona for a bit, but will probably come back to CA. Most likely after Thanksgiving, but maybe before. Though I doubt we'll get farther north than LA. Yeah, not really that sure about anything! But if we happen to be up there, I'd be in. Just dunno! :/

[Lauri]

You know I would love to get together and crop/chat/meet, but this month is super crazy busy. We are heading down to San Diego for Thanksgiving, and the rest of the month is either soccer or volleyball games/practices/tournaments! Keep me in the loop though!

[RaeofSunshine]

My life is always crazy and so am I.....so not only yes do I want to get together for a scrapfest but I would be happy to lend a hand and help you organize it. Two thumbs up!

BTW I live in Sacramento, Ca but I travel for work alot. I think I will be in SF twice in December.

[kristievcat]

I'll be in Portland for Thanksgiving, but I might be available for a road trip after that and before Christmas. It just depends on how long the road trip would be. How far north are you thinking for the location? I could definitely do a 3 hour drive, maybe a five hour, but the 7 hours to SF would probably be too much - unless I can make plans to visit my sister in Modesto for a few days while I'm there.

[bendipez]

Am thinking maybe first week in December??
San Francisco area???
Or.....San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado??????
Or anywhere in between!!!!
So if y'all got ideas toss 'em out here.....l

[bendipez]

Or maybe we should wait until January and come up with something really fun!!!

[RaeofSunshine]

Am thinking maybe first week in December??
San Francisco area???
Or.....San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado??????
Or anywhere in between!!!!
So if y'all got ideas toss 'em out here.....l

Oh how I wish I could do Hotel Del Coronado....never been heard it is fabulous and expensive! My office remodel won't be done for a while but in 5 months or so I should have a decent conference room by then with good wifi that I will enthusiastically offer up :tup::tup::tup:.

Until then what would the location requirements be? Good wifi? Great view? Comphy with big overstuffed chairs and couches to hang out on? A fabulous coffee shop with decent eats, comfortable arrangements and don't mind if your there alllll day? I always prefer free or low cost but will travel (2 kids in private school and 1 in private college-I be poor :worried:).

[RaeofSunshine]

Someday, sigh, I would love to rent a house in Dunsmuir, Ca for a girls weekend retreat and scrap-a-thon. There is a beautiful area with little cabin rentals and lovely waterfalls and the craigs are close by (old volcano). Good hikes (if motivated), great people and spectacular fall foliage. I discovered this gem of a town when driving strait through from Sacramento, Ca to Sequim, Wa. I stopped for coffee at a restaurant and found a Rotary meeting going on and crashed it.

Very inspiring group, they were so small the district wanted to shut them down but they outperformed all the other groups because they were so active and proactive, so the district has had to keep this little chapter. They help a great many folks in their community. Another example of a few thoughtful people making a big difference and the scenery is lovely.

[Lauri]

Hey Rae, where in Sacto are you? I'm up near Grass Valley, we are practically neighbors!

[Margie]

Looks like we'll be near LA for most of Nov. Probably on to AZ for Dec. Maybe. This is subject to (aka will) change.

[RaeofSunshine]

Hey Rae, where in Sacto are you? I'm up near Grass Valley, we are practically neighbors!

Hi Lauri,

My office is located in the beautiful Curtis Park next to Land Park. This is with in walking distance of midtown Sacramento (just south). My residence is in North Highlands with my beloved, his zillions of cats and popcorn machines (6). You could say I live at my office, when I'm not working on site on a project.

I love Grass Valley! I grew up near Auburn in a microscopic town of Ophir (I was an Ophir Gopher cheerleader, boy did we get harassed). Where are you in Grass Valley? PS I will travel to scrap:love3::love3::love3:

[kristievcat]

Someday, sigh, I would love to rent a house in Dunsmuir, Ca for a girls weekend retreat and scrap-a-thon. There is a beautiful area with little cabin rentals and lovely waterfalls and the craigs are close by (old volcano). Good hikes (if motivated), great people and spectacular fall foliage. I discovered this gem of a town when driving strait through from Sacramento, Ca to Sequim, Wa. I stopped for coffee at a restaurant and found a Rotary meeting going on and crashed it.

Very inspiring group, they were so small the district wanted to shut them down but they outperformed all the other groups because they were so active and proactive, so the district has had to keep this little chapter. They help a great many folks in their community. Another example of a few thoughtful people making a big difference and the scenery is lovely.

I would be all-in for a girls weekend in Dunsmuir! But not until after we've caught up (financially and physically:o) from the holidays!

[RaeofSunshine]

I would be all-in for a girls weekend in Dunsmuir! But not until after we've caught up (financially and physically:o) from the holidays!

Hi Kristievcat,

Yes, yes, yes......I know this year will be particularly difficult financially for me. Waiting until spring or next fall would be great.:tup::tup::tup:

But in the mean time?

[bendipez]

Dunsmuir would be great about 6 months or so down the road!!
Still trying to put something together before end of the year!!!
Still aiming for first or second weekend in December!!!

[Lauri]

Hi Lauri,

My office is located in the beautiful Curtis Park next to Land Park. This is with in walking distance of midtown Sacramento (just south). My residence is in North Highlands with my beloved, his zillions of cats and popcorn machines (6). You could say I live at my office, when I'm not working on site on a project.

I love Grass Valley! I grew up near Auburn in a microscopic town of Ophir (I was an Ophir Gopher cheerleader, boy did we get harassed). Where are you in Grass Valley? PS I will travel to scrap:love3::love3::love3:

I've seen the signs for Ophir, and definitely have heard of/seen the Ophir Prison Marching Band. :lol: I'm actually down Highway 20 in Penn Valley, but absolutely nobody outside of the local area has heard of it - you probably qualify!! DH grew up in Grass Valley and graduated from Nevada Union, but then joined the Air Force (going thru Nav training at Mather before it closed) and we moved A LOT! It's hard to believe we actually made it back here (we were stationed at Beale until DH retired 3 years ago) and my oldest son is a junior at NU!

[RaeofSunshine]

Hello Bendipez and other good N-Ca people,

I can do December for an all day scrap or even an all weekend scrap as long as it's close enough so I don't have to find housing the night--you can count on me. Thursday's look ugly, butTuesdays look good as well as most Saturday's and Sundays. I can do Monday and Wednesday as long as they are in Sacramento (crew practice for son). Do you have anything in mind? As long as I have notice I can take the days off!

[RaeofSunshine]

Hi Lauri,

OMG, I graduated from Placer and NU was so our rival. It is a miracle you came back. How did that happen? It makes sense to me you would want a piece of home after moving so much.

I would love to get together for some girl scrapp'n time, I posted my somewhat schedule just before this post. Or if your in the area just call me and I will treat for a scrapp'n lunch/afternoon 916-213-5342 (same to you Bendipez). It's so worth it if I don't have to drive and I would love to meet you all.

[bendipez]

An all day scrap in the Sacramento area would be fun!!!!
Now for pesky details!!!
When, where, etc.!!!

[RaeofSunshine]

Hello All,

I am on staycation next week. I will be in the bay area on Tuesday for a class but open for the rest of the week. I have a wonderful hang out place down the street of my office called Coffee Garden at 2904 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, Ca 95818. They have light lunch items and pretty good coffee but the garden is wonderful. They have a sheltered area outside with big couches and a dinning room table with chairs. They also have a quieter area with good wifi and great seating where kids come from McGeorge School of Law to study alllll daaaay. I will gladly go elsewhere, but this is one I know. It will be a happy day to scrap with you all!

[bendipez]

This might be a good place for a crop!!!
As long as the wifi is free, it's nice and warm and diet coke is available I'm good..:lol:::lol:!!!
What about parking?? Free or paid???
And if we go with this location who's in???

[Lauren]

I'm in but you will need to "beam me up "!!

[Margie]

We do need to work on a transporter system. Crops would be much easier to attend! :D

[bendipez]

If we do a NorCal crop needs to be before Dec. 9th or Sometime in January!!
Surgery Dec 9th :lol:tup::(!!

[RaeofSunshine]

This might be a good place for a crop!!!
As long as the wifi is free, it's nice and warm and diet coke is available I'm good..:lol:::lol:!!!
What about parking?? Free or paid???
And if we go with this location who's in???

The wifi is free, it's normally pretty warm but I've brought an afghan before (I am a goof). I know they have bottled soda but not sure if it's coke or pepsi. Next time I'm there I will take a look.

[RaeofSunshine]

Oh ya parking is free! My favorite price....

[bendipez]

Out of curiosity......if we did a crop at the cafe this Sunday who all could/would come???

[RaeofSunshine]

I'm invite you will need to "beam me up "!!

Hey Lauren, just call me Scotty and I will use the tractor beam to pull you in when we get together! :drumroll:

[RaeofSunshine]

Sunday is great for me. At 7am I go to the farmers market just a mile away on 5th and W right under the 50 freeway. It is the largest farmers market in our area, if you guys come-come early bring an ice chest. They have amazing produce but also mushrooms, olive oil, flowers, plants, cheese, wine, oysters, beef, chicken, eggs, bread, pastries and a guy who plays his guitar (he's been there every Sunday for at least 12 years that I know of). I am good to go from 8am until I get corpal tunnel syndrome!

[RaeofSunshine]

If we do a NorCal crop needs to be before Dec. 9th or Sometime in January!!
Surgery Dec 9th :lol:tup::(!!

Surgery--Eeeww yuck, so sorry. Hopefully it won't interfere with your scrapp'n ability. Can't think of a better way to 'convalesce' if you can. :love1::love1::love3:

[RaeofSunshine]

We do need to work on a transporter system. Crops would be much easier to attend! :D


I know right!:popcorn::tup::yes:

[RaeofSunshine]

Hello Ladies,

Just in case your in the area and motivated I am at the Coffee Garden at 2904 Franklin blvd. Sacramento, ca 95818. www.thecoffeegarden.com and P. 916-457-5507.

They don't have diet coke today just because they are out but they do have diet pepsi. It's warm and cozy the coffee is good, parking is free and I plan on staying here until at least 2pm :yippee:.

Ran into some friends from the hood, did my farmers market run (yum) and so far it's been a really great morning. If you would like to contact me, my phone number is 916-213-5342 :yippee:. Do not feel guilty if you expressed interest:(....this is down the street from my office and very convenient. I just want you all to feel welcome to hang and scrap when your available:love2::love2::love2:

[bendipez]

Drat!!! Was planning on coming up then Shawn tells me he needs meds picked up right away and that he has dialysis today!! Has to be there at 12!!!

[RaeofSunshine]

Hello Ladies,

Just in case your in the area and motivated I am at the Coffee Garden at 2904 Franklin blvd. Sacramento, ca 95818. www.thecoffeegarden.com and P. 916-457-5507.

They don't have diet coke today just because they are out but they do have diet pepsi. It's warm and cozy the coffee is good, parking is free and I plan on staying here until at least 2pm :yippee:.

Ran into some friends from the hood, did my farmers market run (yum) and so far it's been a really great morning. If you would like to contact me, my phone number is 916-213-5342 :yippee:. Do not feel guilty if you expressed interest:(....this is down the street from my office and very convenient. I just want you all to feel welcome to hang and scrap when your available:love2::love2::love2:

[RaeofSunshine]

So sorry to miss you today bendipez:cry: Dialysis is extremely important we will make another date soon :yes::yes::yes:

[alisonk]

My family is staying in Oceanside for holidays from Dec 5th through to Dec 16th. (We live in Alberta, Canada) Have you selected a date and location yet? Who knows, I might actually be able to join in a day if fun!!

[RaeofSunshine]

My family is staying in Oceanside for holidays from Dec 5th through to Dec 16th. (We live in Alberta, Canada) Have you selected a date and location yet? Who knows, I might actually be able to join in a day if fun!!

If you make it up to NorCal I will make a date! :yahoo: Just so know Sacramento is 457 miles from Oceanside. Very cool place to spend the holidays:tup: but not in either the bay area or Sacramento Valley.....bummer

[Lynnie]

We are looking at a So Cal crop also -

[RaeofSunshine]

We are looking at a So Cal crop also -

So Cal crop that does sound fun! I will be with you in spirit:love1:

[Lauri]

I'm so sorry I wasn't able to catch up with you yesterday Rae! I was recovering from 5 days of volleyball games at various venues - a total of 9 games in 3 different gyms in Grass Valley. And then DS had an All-Star soccer game Saturday afternoon down in Auburn where we sat around and froze our butts off! By the time Sunday hit, I did NOT want to even look at the car!!

I'm definitely busy this coming weekend - I don't think we'll be back from San Diego until Sunday afternoon - but the next Saturday looks clear so far. Is that a possibility for you? Sunday Dec 4th is my youngest DSs 14th birthday, but I may be able to do something in the morning, we'll have to see!

[RaeofSunshine]

No problem Lauri-I am supper happy you were contemplating it! I totally understand about the crazy schedule. I have active kids too and taking them to practice and/or games/tournaments is a big part of life. Sounds like you were pulled in multiple directions as well. I figured I would just keep putting it out there and see what happens. I know so many people in the neighborhood that hang there it's like my local community center, so it's always fun for me. Do not feel badly ever-please.......All of our lives are crazy in their own special unique way.......

[RaeofSunshine]

Hello All,

I am proposing doing another crop at my Coffee Garden location the second weekend of December:party:. What is best for you all Sat 12/10 or Sun 12/11 :think:. I will just go-so come one, come all. I would love to see you:love1::love3::love1:

[Lauri]

Dang it - we have a volleyball tournament that weekend, I would truly LOVE to meet up and scrap instead of watching our team lose again and again! But at least that will be the end of volleyball for the season and I should have a little more free time...at least until lacrosse starts up in the new year!

[bendipez]

Drat!!! Neither one for me!!!
Disneyland wih DSPeeps this weekend :yahoo:
Surgery Friday :worried:

[RaeofSunshine]

I will miss you both and will still go just in case some shift of the cosmos happens.

[RaeofSunshine]

Drat!!! Neither one for me!!!
Disneyland wih DSPeeps this weekend :yahoo:
Surgery Friday :worried:

Surgery-no fun:cry:. But......Disneyland with DSPeeps sounds awesome....have a great time:party::party::party:

[RaeofSunshine]

I'm thinking of a scrapdate possibly this Monday December 12th (if I get my paper finished). Would anyone be interested?

[Lauri]

I'm thinking of a scrapdate possibly this Monday December 12th (if I get my paper finished). Would anyone be interested?

Dang it, that won't work for me. So sorry Rae. Hope you get your paper finished anyways!!

[RaeofSunshine]

Got my paper finished on time and I think it was mostly readable-thanks Lauri!
I was thinking about another scrapdate this Monday December 19th at The Coffee Garden on Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, Ca 95818. Anyone interested?

[RaeofSunshine]

Drat!!! Was planning on coming up then Shawn tells me he needs meds picked up right away and that he has dialysis today!! Has to be there at 12!!!

:tup::tup::tup: Bendipez, I see you've changed your profile picture :tup::tup::tup:
I was sitting in my chair giggling so much so my son had to check out what I was so giggled over. Way fun pic....please keep it for a while so we can all enjoy :D