SDV August 21-24 2008 WE'RE HOME!!!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I've loved the reports and pictures! Y'all looked like you had such fun. I'm marking the calendar now and hopefully I can go next year!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh well, that takes care of me...sigh...

why?

[ddavis860]

why?

That's the first week of school.

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's the first week of school.

crud

[aroyer]

That's the first week of school.

Us too. :sad2:

[ddavis860]

crud


Yup, that's what I said when I read the date...

On a happier note, the following year I'll have 2 college students, and hopefully I'll be there :cool1:

[BernardandMissBianca]

well ok, I guess senior year is kind of important. Darn it all!

Maybe we need to look into doing a summer one too.

[BernardandMissBianca]

FYI, the 3 summer ones are Durham NC (June), Camp Hill PA (July), and Burlington MA (July).

[jennyL]

FYI, the 3 summer ones are Durham NC (June), Camp Hill PA (July), and Burlington MA (July).

Durham? Thats me ok I need to look into this. How do I find the information? Anyone want to try and come to this one?

[ddavis860]

FYI, the 3 summer ones are Durham NC (June), Camp Hill PA (July), and Burlington MA (July).

July/Aug is CKC Valley Forge weekend too...

[ddavis860]

Nothing is up on the site yet, just the dates and pre-register. I can't even get info on the hotel yet...

[party of 3]

thanks for the pics buffy! i'm loving the whole thing!

[PrincessNancy96]

I have a senior next year too w/ DsS... so Buffy, you know if I'm NOT here.. DH will not get the info he needs..... so I'd have to do a summer IF I were able too.. otherwise it will have to wait for a while w/ me... (especially if I want to go to DW for my 40th bday)

[ddavis860]

I have a senior next year too w/ DsS... so Buffy, you know if I'm NOT here.. DH will not get the info he needs..... so I'd have to do a summer IF I were able too.. otherwise it will have to wait for a while w/ me... (especially if I want to go to DW for my 40th bday)

That next year or the year after, I can't remember... It was October too right?

[Kim1964]

Breakfast with everyone was a blast:). I think we had as much fun with the characters as a group of kids.....maybe even more! The scrap room was absolutely amazing. I've never been to a crop of any kind, but seeing that set up was just wild......people were very creative with their table set ups, but I can't imagine how they got all that stuff there. It was also fun to walk around and see what people were working on....many people had their LOs sitting on their tables and it was great to see the creativity.....it was like seeing some of the work posted on scrapping websites in real life!

[rlovew]

I forgot one thing from the morning. I would say it was about 12-12:30 (we were starting to think about food) when the said- “We have a special guest” as Mickey walked through the room. “He will be available for pictures out in the hall.” The room emptied faster than if it had been a fire. The line looked like it must have been a million miles long. I think everyone and their family seemed to be there and heading out. Our table decided that is wasn’t worth the line. After all we had plenty of character pictures from earlier in the day. As the line died down though- Most everyone had left the table (just Buffy, her Mom, and I were left). Buffy decided to get a picture. A couple of minutes later Mom K (Buffy’s Mom) and I joined her. The line wasn’t long and since you could take an individual or group picture only it was moving fast. Buffy and her mom got one together and I got one with just Mickey. The photographer had a little trouble with my camera so I had a group between us taking the photos but that was okay. We headed back in to work and wait for Mom E and Lisa to return from there lunch break (they went up to the room for snacks). They asked about the photos and we said we had done them (originally as I said our table wasn’t going to do them).

Mom E and I headed up to our rooms and changed before going out to the Admiral pool for the Jacuzzi. It took a bit of time to start working but felt great. We noticed they had a laundry room right there- perfect place you can put your laundry in and then swim while it is getting done. Kudos to whomever designed that. We enjoyed a relaxing time in the Jacuzzi getting to know each other, we talked about teaching, how my DH ended up in the ministry, living in Connecticut, and the places she had been. After 2 sessions in the Jacuzzi we got out and I really wanted to go to the main pool. One of my reasons for coming to SDV was getting to stay at the Yacht Club and being able to go in the pool so I dragged Mom E with me.

We arrived and donned our wristbands and found a place to put down out things. We headed over to the pool to find our way to the waterslide. She was funny about the lifeguards- feeling they were all young enough to be her grandchildren. We asked one how to get to the slide and hiked over to it. As we climbed up Mom E wasn’t so sure about going but kept following me. I loved going down the slide but was surprised it was a bit rougher than the water park slide (the bumps in the plastic). I headed away from the dump area and waited for Mom E. It took her a minute or two but she came down and said that she enjoyed it and was glad I dragged her on it because she wouldn’t have done it otherwise.

We explored the pool and then moved to the next one with the lazy river. We swam around it with a short break in the middle. We decided to skip the pool where the kids were having some kind of contest and head back in to change and start scrapping again. We had a great time. Mom E was really fun to hang out with and I loved hearing more about her and Lisa. I would love to get up to Cape Cod for a crop- just not sure about when. It will be easier once our house has been sold.

We headed inside to shower and change. I guess we left at just the right time since as soon as I got out of the shower I heard a huge boom. As I walked back down to the convention center people were streaming in from the pool shivering. The bottom had broken loose and the pool had been closed due to the storm.

I arrived back with my group to see how they had been doing. Buffy was saying that she needed to get some work done so we put her in a time out- she wasn’t allowed to leave unless the called her for the paint can swap. She was also going to leave if they called for class kits- I believe the exact words were- “run don’t walk” to wherever to get them.

Not too long later Ann arrived with her family in tow. You should have seen the looks on the boys faces and her DH’s amazement over all the people and all the stuff. Her DH was taking pictures and her youngest sat down beside Buffy and she was showing him pictures of her children. She asked her older boy if he wanted to go shopping with her but he said he would rather stay with dad who was taking pictures of the room. Ann walked around a bit but I believe she didn’t spend any money. Buffy had though about walking with her but she was on chair lockdown to get some work done. We had grounded her except for the paint can swap.

It was nice meeting Ann’s family- very sweet little ones. Soon after Ann left they announced a free make and take at one of the booths and all of us (other than grounded Buffy) rushed over to line up. We were using a crystal lacquer glue. On a chipboard piece we colored it with a ink pad and then put lacquer all over to make it have an epoxied look to it. Then on another little piece (we choose out a shape or word of a page) we just put the glue on a couple of parts so they would stand out. Mom K made one for Buffy since she wasn’t allowed to come.

Soon after we made these they did call for extra class kits and Buffy, Lisa and I went running out of the room with about 100 other people to look at what they had to offer. I think both Buffy and Lisa bought 1 but it was a little more than I wanted to spend.

Arriving back at the tables we got back to work. Buffy had been working along when she realized she needed just one more piece of blue paper. It was a color of Bazzil she needed (I looked at it and guessed Admiral) and she hadn’t been able to find it anywhere (she was wondering if it was retired). One of the vendors had rows of Bazzil. I allowed her to get off restriction to quickly get one piece of the paper and come right back. 15 minutes later she returned with a pile of paper and I had to look to see the blue cardstock at all. Lisa had asked where Buffy was while she was gone and I told her she was getting 1 piece of blue cardstock. We both laughed when she returned and let her know someone else would have to go when she was on restriction since she couldn’t buy just one.

She finished that layout and I finished my flower and garden pages (all 47 of them) before dinner.


Dinner and 1 more make and take next.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I sent my mom for the next round of paper! LOL

Ladies if you come and don't want to spend money leave your cash and credit cards at home!!!!! Everyone had the newest paper lines and it it allllllll gorgeous! I could have spent every penny I had on paper.

[BernardandMissBianca]

btw Rebecca, those pics of the F&G festival I thought I had left at home were in fact here, and they were already finished!!! :rotfl2: So I only have about 10 more layouts to do and I am finished with the April 2005 trip! :woohoo:

But I can't scrap anything until my tote comes home.

[PrincessNancy96]

Did you happen to find my soccer photos w/ the f & g ones? Cause I still have NOT found them!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

nope. did you look in some dresser drawers and night stands?

Do you switch purses or tote bags? Are they in the car? Are you sure you picked them up?

[PrincessNancy96]

Yep, I know I had them.. 1. DH was a coach and i have his copy.. 2. DH had a scanned copy of DS's photo by himself that year! LOL I've looked everywhere.. you know they are sitting right w/ the others laughing their butts off because I keep over looking them!

[rlovew]

btw Rebecca, those pics of the F&G festival I thought I had left at home were in fact here, and they were already finished!!! :rotfl2: So I only have about 10 more layouts to do and I am finished with the April 2005 trip! :woohoo:

But I can't scrap anything until my tote comes home.

That is fantastic to hear. I know it annoyed you quite a bit at the time. I planned on adding about your mom going for paper in my next section because that was after dinner.

Rebecca

[PrincessNancy96]

Hey wait, she was hitting me up to go to J's for her via text messaging.. DD was chatting for me since I was driving..and DD is still waiting for the list of paper she wanted! LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey wait, she was hitting me up to go to J's for her via text messaging.. DD was chatting for me since I was driving..and DD is still waiting for the list of paper she wanted! LOL

hey! You offered!!!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

Dd was laughing.. she said if the 2 of us are crackin' jokes via txt. msg.. she could only imagine what a meet would be like.... She said.. maybe it will the the dads that take us around the parks or something because you all would forget we were w/ ya! I said no we wouldn't.. we'd be laugh at ya!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Our family trip would be comical to say the least! LOL you have to do a trip in Dec one year!, or January!!!! I'll do January!

[Tigger1221]

I wish I could go tot one of these. I am hoping to do the Princess Half marathon next yr though so this will have to wait. I don't really fit in at these events though. I don't have kids and am still in college but I still Love them and would love to meet everyone. Maybe when I am not in school anymore (I hope to move to Orlando and work at Disney), I will finally meet some of you.

[Lisa]

Tigger1221, don't feel that way at all. Everyone blends in so well. We have a variety of people, ages, some have children, some do not. We all have one thing in common, a love for scrapping, so if you can, plan on coming. We love diversity, please add to it!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I wish I could go tot one of these. I am hoping to do the Princess Half marathon next yr though so this will have to wait. I don't really fit in at these events though. I don't have kids and am still in college but I still Love them and would love to meet everyone. Maybe when I am not in school anymore (I hope to move to Orlando and work at Disney), I will finally meet some of you.

Rebecca doesn't have kids either, my mom is an empty nester as is Lisa's mom. Lisa has 1 kid, I have 4. We are all different which is part of the reason why it's so fun! We have a great time just being us. I was me this weekend, not someone's wife or mother, well maybe still mom's daughter but that was it.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

love all the reports!! Keep 'em coming!

Next July is a trip for us, so I know there will not be a second one in August.

[Tigger1221]

Thanks! I am sure I would feel included with you all. I have no problem meeting new people. I will talk to anyone and love meeting new people. Hopefully I will get to meet a few of you sometime. Heck I live about 30 mins away from SIOH and have never even met her. So if you all ever come to visit her new baby or are in Gatlinberg/ Piegon Forge let me know.

[BernardandMissBianca]

The car show is in Townsend but driving all over the area for 4 days. I'll let you know as soon as we decide. I have to get moving though because apparently the Townsend spring festival is the same weekend!

[rlovew]

We were called for dinner (they called us by tables for meals, starting in different areas each time). We headed down to dinner, which left a lot to be desired. They had a make your own garden salad with mixed green, cucumbers, and tomatoes; black beans and rice, fish, adobe chicken, and pork las ropas (all Cuban style foods) and I for one couldn’t handle the spices. On the way back from dinner we decided to take a group photo in front of the year of a million dreams logo they still had out from Mickey coming to visit. We happened to ask a professional photographer (who was walking by) to take our photos so she did with each of our cameras after arranging us just so for the photo. After she took our photo we had her pose for a few for us (I have her email for those of you who took her photos just pm me for it).

Arriving back from dinner we got back to work, Buffy was again on lockdown to get some work done. Not too long after we went back to work one of the store called for a free make and take for the first 24 people there. I was off like a rocket before they finished speaking and managed to get there, the rest of the table (sans Buffy) was right behind me. We choose a chipboard piece and colored it with ink and then used a lacquer type glue to make it have an epoxy look to it. Then we also choose one other piece (preprinted) and highlighted certain parts of it with the glue. After we finished we headed back to the table and got back to work. Not too long after arriving back at the table they announced they had an opening for massages at 8 and 8:20- I was running people over to get up there and sign up. I managed to be 2nd and got the 8pm slot. It was well worth my $22 for the relaxation it provided. I highly recommend getting on the list early in SDV iof you go to one.

They had the big door prizes at 8:30 Denni won a cricut jukebox while she was shopping across the floor, she yelled and then ran over to claim her prize as we clapped for her, being excited about a prize makes it more fun for others to watch. Then they made some announcements that brought tears to many of our eyes and gave us a chance to win $200 for shopping if we put our name into a pot, of course we all did that. About 10pm they announced a 40% sale on everything at the SDV store. I had just run out of adhesive (I went through 6 tombow rollers and 4 rolls of double sided tape by that time in the weekend, along with using plenty of glue dots and lines. So I went running over with the crowd and grabbed 5 refills for my glue roller and a couple of things to add to my complete page swap and got into line where I stood for quite some time, practically undoing my massage. I ended up getting my refills, 3 sheets of paper, a bottle of liquid adhesive, and 2 containers of bling for less than the 5 refills normally cost. The line was crazy and snaked all over the store, if you weren’t in line it was hard to even move in the store. About 10:30 pm the music started getting turned up and they played YMCA. People were on top of their chairs dancing to it, this started a group of dance songs including the Macarena, Locomotion, and many others including a second time of YMCA. I headed up to bed as Buffy finished packing up her stuff. At this point I was alone at the table for scrapping the next day as everyone else had packed up earlier.

Sunday in my next installment

[New England Eeyore]

FYI, the 3 summer ones are Durham NC (June), Camp Hill PA (July), and Burlington MA (July).

Hey, if anyone wants to save some $$ on the hotel portion of SDV - I'm just about 30 minutes from Burlington. And I'm sure DH wouldn't mind at all if a bunch of DIS ladies invaded the house for the weekend. ;)

[party of 3]

thanks NEE! i could drive into burlington. i'm about an hour away. we just went there to take ds to the lego store there.

[Kim1964]

Depending on how life goes over the next few months, I'd love to go to the Burlington one. I could drive to that so I wouldn't have to be too concerned about how to get my stuff there..........though I wouldn't bring nearly as much as some of the people had in Orlando....that was just a stunning sight!

[pixiedustforever]

Got home last night about 6:30. Thanks to Fay, the drive back was interesting! (Tubachick-Pam should have some stories, too! They are driving to Chicago)

Near Chipley FL I saw uprooted trees, an 18 wheeler being turned back on its wheels and several cars (with drivers still in them) in the center median/ditch. The drivers were spinning their tires - trying to get the cars back on the road. Minutes later, the EBS (emergency broadcasting system) reported a tornado in the area. Yipes!

I ended up going to Magic Kingdom on Monday morning for 1/2 day and then into Cindy's breakfast to take pix. The Dream Squad gave me a certificate for being the "Best Bathroom Ambassador"!!! lol!!! And they promised to email pix of the bathroom in the castle suite.

I will get some pix uploaded shortly to supplement the others you've already seen.

It was wonderful to meet everyone & put faces with names!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[PrincessNancy96]

OMG!! Pixiedustforever, that made for an interesting drive... Tubachick and them should have hit stuff in the TN/KY/OH area..but once they are in IN there is nothin'.. than IL has had there on/off showers from what they news says! (but we all know the news!)

Congrats on the new title!!! LOL
I hope the Dream Team sends you the photos soon... :)

[PrincessNancy96]

And where is the tag fairy..
We have the best tag for Pixiedustforever!!!

[disneydreamer98]

How fun!!! Thanks for sharing everything Buffy! I just cannot imagine being at WDW and being in a conference room and not going to the parks!!! :eek: Sure looks like you all had fun though!!!!

[pixiedustforever]

It's SO long since sharing a picture, I don't remember how! Let's see ....

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8000.jpg

[pixiedustforever]

OMG!! Pixiedustforever, that made for an interesting drive... Tubachick and them should have hit stuff in the TN/KY/OH area..but once they are in IN there is nothin'.. than IL has had there on/off showers from what they news says! (but we all know the news!)

Congrats on the new title!!! LOL
I hope the Dream Team sends you the photos soon... :)

Hopefully, Pam will check in & let us know they made it home OK.
It did make for an interesting drive - kinda :scared: in spots - - -

:rotfl: The Tag Fairy tagged me with believer in faith, trust and a little pixiedust - - - Am I worthy of 2 tags?:worship: :laughing:

I've got more pix - will try to make them smaller than the first!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[pixiedustforever]

Goofy & Lisa

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8016-1.jpg

YMCA!!!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8086.jpg

[pixiedustforever]

Just when Eilean thought it was safe to go to breakfast .....
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8028-1.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_7930-1.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8014-1.jpg

[Lisa]

Best Bathroom Ambassador! :lmao: :lmao: You're the Princess of the Throne!!!!! I have to say, your albums are fantastic. Considering the topic, they showcased the artwork in the bathrooms magnificiently.

Great pictures, MaryLee! :thumbsup2 Nothing like having Goofy's whiskers in your ear to make one smile.:laughing:

Glad to hear you made it home okay.:hug: Can't wait to see you there next year!

[PrincessNancy96]

Yeah! I get to see Lisa!!! :)

Thanks for sharing... Love the group shot!! That is just too darn cute!!!

[Lisa]

Don't you love my Irish curls? The rain did a number on it. :scared: :rotfl2:

[pixiedustforever]

This one should speak for itself...
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8368-1-1.jpg

Meet 2 new scrapbookers!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8338-1.jpg
Nancy & Mickey
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8068-1.jpg

[pixiedustforever]

Too many Diet Cokes & can't hold the camera straight! :rotfl: :rolleyes1
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8052-1.jpg

Dennie & Dale doin' the knuckle-thing! http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8032-1.jpg

Goofy gets close!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8029-1.jpg

The beloved Mickey waffles :thumbsup2

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8021-1.jpg

[PrincessNancy96]

Yep, it must explain DD's curls too!!!

Hey, since you are on vacation, you'll be txting me right? LOL

[Lisa]

Oh, yeah, those Mickey waffles were great. :thumbsup2 I didn't even bother putting syrup on mine.

[pixiedustforever]

Just as cute as they can be!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8009-1.jpg

Lisa, make sure Dennie sees this one. It shows some of what the Rebel XTi can do from a distance.
I've got others if she wants to see more!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8349-1.jpg

[Tigger1221]

Ok so I was originally going to train for the Princes Marathon but my stepdad is having a hard time with his parkinsons and I am having to help with my sister(11). So haven't had time to train but one day and I broke out in hives, they think I am allergic to sweat. OK, all that to say, I might do this next year instead of the marathon. This takes less training:lmao: .

[BernardandMissBianca]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Why yes, it does. Just work your arms out so you can lift all your scrap stuff. LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

besides, if we wanted to get exercise in we can do laps around the room and if you have to use the word marathon then it will just be a Marathon Scrap Weekend!

[rlovew]

You can get quite a workout walking to your room and to meals as well as to all the shopping areas. Then there are the dashes for sales or class kits.

Rebecca

[pixiedustforever]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Buffy,
I was thinking the SAME thing! A little weight training could do us all
some good for next year - - -:rolleyes1

Thanks again for coordinating the breakfast - it was great! :thumbsup2
Keep me posted on the mini-books (how much I need to pay ya for postage)
I know you've got alot on your plate right now, so I'm not rushing ya!

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I found covers, I'm going to use my old cricut mats if I can get the bind it all to cut it. I shouldn't have a problem though. But I have to wait until my tools get home, they are currently in Atlanta.

I will keep y'all posted though.

[LindaBabe]

SDV sounds like SO much fun. For those of you who've been to both SDV & CKC could you talk about the comparisons and contrasts of the two?

[BernardandMissBianca]

CKC and SDV are the same, but on opposite sides of the scale.

CKC

small crop for a limited time (i've never been to a crop at CKC though)
class heavy
no food included in the fees
less expensive
many vendors
separate fees for room and classes
all over the US


SDV
large crop, the main reason for going. The room is open 24 hrs
some classes
1 meal per day included in many of the packages
more expensive
fewer vendors but many bring their entire stores
room and crop space and some meals included in the cost. classes are extra.
only on the east coast and as far inland as Indiana

[rlovew]

Buffy's list gives you a good breakdown of the difference between a CKC and a SDV. As far as my feelings on it.

I go to CKC to learn new techniques and buy new products.

I go to SDV to get pages completed and spend time with other scrappers.

Each of them have their own place in my scrapping and I enjoy each for its own reasons. I don't know that I would have enjoyed SDV as much if I hadn't known anyone, when I have gone to CKC I have not known anyone or met up with them there. I am okay with that because after a long day of classes I am ready to rest and just think through the techniques on my own. As I was at SDV part of the enjoyment wa talking with everyone and sharing as we worked.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

Just as cute as they can be!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8009-1.jpg

Lisa, make sure Dennie sees this one. It shows some of what the Rebel XTi can do from a distance.
I've got others if she wants to see more!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/pixiedustforever/IMG_8349-1.jpg

I sent her the link. Hopefully we will see her here soon!

I might do this next year instead of the marathon. This takes less training:lmao: .

It does take some endurance to participate in a marathon scrapping weekend. But don't worry about the weight lifting aspect, the is what the bell hop is for. Truly, women were coming in with carts full our their supplies.:scared1:

You can get quite a workout walking to your room and to meals as well as to all the shopping areas. Then there are the dashes for sales or class kits.

Rebecca

Yup, the sales and class kit dash is critical. One must always be prepared to run, not walk (with cash or cc) at a moments notice.:lmao:

Buffy's list gives you a good breakdown of the difference between a CKC and a SDV. As far as my feelings on it.

I go to CKC to learn new techniques and buy new products.

I go to SDV to get pages completed and spend time with other scrappers.

Each of them have their own place in my scrapping and I enjoy each for its own reasons. I don't know that I would have enjoyed SDV as much if I hadn't known anyone, when I have gone to CKC I have not known anyone or met up with them there. I am okay with that because after a long day of classes I am ready to rest and just think through the techniques on my own. As I was at SDV part of the enjoyment wa talking with everyone and sharing as we worked.

Rebecca

I agree, being with friends that you know scrapping makes it so much fun.:wizard:

Hi, Rebecca, Hi Marylee, Hi Pam, Hi MomE, Hi MomK, Hi Denny, Hi Renee, Hi Amy, Hi Renee, Hi Gail, Hi Carol, Hi Diana Lyn, Hi, Kim, Hi AWM, Hey BAMB!

PN96, did you ever get my text?:confused3

[PrincessNancy96]

No, what is going on??? NOt once.. some poor sole is getting my txt and I want it back!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I gave her your number!!! I wonder if I have the house number and the cell number mixed up. I don't think so.

ETA you need to send Lisa a text so she'll have your number.

[Lisa]

No, I double checked you gave me her cell number. We have txt connectivity as of three seconds ago. :thumbsup2

Okay, ladies, off for lunch with my sweetie.:love:

[PrincessNancy96]

Yep, got it.. she was sending me some ocean breezes and mickey w/ a margarita! :) :flower3:

off to clean out my van since I've done most of my chores today..

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yep, now tell me what do I need to bring to the SDV in Indy... what are my musts and what must I leave at home... I'm hoping AWM is still coming over ... if not my mom is going to go w/ me..

I like the white tower like shelves on the tables..and do the tables have those white coverings on them already?

I'm still reading on page 49, but I am definitely planning on coming over. Are you still up for me staying over Saturday night? Are registrations up yet?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey I would have been a happy camper if breakfast was around 11 but those darn morning people! OMG!!!


So next year, if it's at the Contemporary we can do Ohana, 1900, or Chef Mickey's. We need to decide soon.

I would like honest opinions on the planning on my part, did I do ok? Is there something more we can do? do you want to do swaps, secret pals, etc......

We need a name and I want to stick with the Vintage Mickey on our shirts but was thinking of a new design for next year, what do y'all think?

Still on page 49

What more could you have done? You made the arrangements, took care of payments and made sure we were all there on time. Sounds like job well done to me.
Swaps & secret pals would be fun (if I was scrapping, not vacationing) but with the swapping we have going on here, you would have to plan that out pretty far in advance for everything to be done on time.
I love the Vintage Mickey. I think one of the group photos will be going in my ABC book on a page made just for that. :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

I came down with a cold Saturday evening and had a bit of trouble getting to sleep but finally drifted off. I woke a little late for me on Sunday morning (8am) and after I got dressed and packed up my things I headed down to leave my suitcase with my swap things for breakfast. I ran into Buffy and her mom as they headed to breakfast and we ate together. The fruit was good but we all wished there was a better choice in the hot portion of the meal.

After breakfast I headed back into the scrap room and got to work on my resort pages. I was at page 114 for the weekend when Marylee came in. She had put away her things but and was heading over to DHS for the morning to get bathroom photos. I decided to walk along with her and get some hot chocolate, my favorite hot chocolate in Disney is sold at the Villain candy shop there. We took the walk from the convention hall to DHS. It was a little longer than I remembered but we had a very nice time talking along the way. we talked about ministry and our families and Disney vacations. It would have taken longer to come by boat. We arrived before the first boat from the resort did. Once we arrived we headed our separate ways as I was going for hot chocolate and then heading back to reach my goal of 120 pages for the weekend. Marylee needed to get photos of all the DHS bathrooms for her next book.

I headed to Sweet Spells only to find out they only have the hot chocolate I love in the winter time so I bought a white chocolate peanut butter cup and headed to Staring Rolls for some hot chocolate. I got that and then headed over to the boat. Luck was with me at the time as arrived just as the boat pulled up and easily fit on. After arriving back at the Yacht Club I headed into the scrap room and got to work. I worked for about an hour before reaching page 122 and then decided to look around at the shops just a little more. I ended up picking up a couple of things for current swap projects and then getting back to work. At noon they held the last drawings of the weekend, some excited people won them but not any of our crowd. Buffy and her mom came by to say goodbye as they were leaving, turns out they had been entering DHS as I left that morning.

I finished the resort pages I was working on and decided to pack up and leave. I wanted to get on the road so I would have a chance to rest before youth group. I packed everything up and called a bellhop over to help me load my car. I was once of those people who took up half a cart with their stuff (including my suitcase). Here is a photo of my loaded trunk: http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_6392.jpg

The trip home was a bit of an adventure with a few storms that slowed the highways down to about 20 miles and hour and dropped visibility to about 5 feet but I made it safely home in about 2 hours and then waited until the rain subsided before unpacking the car.

The trip was lots of fun and I loved meeting everyone and seeing everyone face to face. I have found the more I meet my virtual friends in real life the easier it is to start those conversations and feel connected. A weekend like this was amazing. Even if we can’t all do something on this kind of scale it would be awesome to get together somewhere and crop together- I would say if you have the chance take it.

Rebecca

[Lisa]

Great trip report, Rebecca! :thumbsup2 Thanks for posting it.

We are already planning to go next year, hope you are too!

[scrappy910]

Rebecca, thanks for the great trip report. It is hard to believe that this time just last week we were all together in Orlando having a great time. I can't believe the time came and went so quickly. I know I am already looking forward to next year. Of course, I haven't completely unpacked all my scrap stuff yet. I was working on it tonight and am trying to get a bit more organized. Is that really ever possible????

Guess it's time to get a new counter.

Carol

[LindaBabe]

Thanks for the answers - those are very clear descriptions! Maybe I'll do SDV next year.

And thanks for the trip report, Rebecca.

[party of 3]

great trip report rebecca. i've enjoy it!!!
thanks!!

[lewdyan1]

After your trip report, I think I need to plan on koining you all next year!:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Glad everyone enjoyed the report- my things are back in my scrap room- not completely put away. I haven't yet put all my completed pages into albums. I loved SDV and am looking forward to going next year.

Rebecca

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm still reading on page 49, but I am definitely planning on coming over. Are you still up for me staying over Saturday night? Are registrations up yet?


Yes, definitely up for you staying over as long as you don't mind some ongoing remodels!!! We can start registering for the event..but no classes are up yet.. I think I'm going to register next 2 weeks...

[pixiedustforever]

Thanks for your trip report, Rebecca! Maybe Nancy will plan a winter
Orlando SDV & you can get your favorite hot chocolate! :cloud9:

We were all having breakfast together this time last week!
That was wonderful! :thumbsup2

My crop stuff is not quite unpacked yet, either - - - maybe this weekend.

Marylee pixiedust:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yes, definitely up for you staying over as long as you don't mind some ongoing remodels!!! We can start registering for the event..but no classes are up yet.. I think I'm going to register next 2 weeks...

Great! I will get more than a maybe out of my DH and try to register also. Do we need to register together so we can sit together?

[rlovew]

Hey Marylee- did you see over on Sally Lynn's blog that she is wanting your photos, from the books.

It is http://www.inkyheart.typepad.com/ and on her back from SDV blog she mentions you in the last line.

Rebecca

[tubachick]

Hey Everybody!!!

We made it back to Chicago late LATE on Tuesday Night. Of course Wednesday was the first back to school day so I was swamped the rest of the week. I love all the pics and Rebecca's TR is AWESOME. Love the Pics Everyone Posted. Marylee The rain was horrible all the way through TN/KY!!! It was so sunny Sunday Morning when we planned to leave we had to run over to the studios to try to ride Toy Story Mania-- we got on, but didn't get outa WDW until about 1 pm on sunday (about 6 hours after planned) Once I get unpacked, I'll post some of my pics!!!

Pam

[tubachick]

I don't know if these were posted yet....

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/toobachick/100_0969.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/toobachick/100_0962.jpg

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[tubachick]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_6333.jpg



Marylee is on the left and I (Pam) am on the right.

Thanks for posting so many great pictures Rebecca!!!

[pixiedustforever]

Rebecca, Thanks for the heads up about sending pix to Sally Lynn.
We took some this evening & emailed 'em to her! :yay:

Pam, SO glad you checked in to let us know you arrived home safely.
I was worried about you. I did a similar thing y'all did (except I went
to Magic Kingdom) on Monday for 1/2 day!!! :rotfl: It's hard to leave
the World, isn't it?

Does anyone know how long Buffy will be in Orlando for this trip?
I'm hoping they don't see MORE rain! :eek:

Marylee pixiedust:

[Kim1964]

This is me the day we arrived in Florida. My sister took me to Mouse Memories and I bought a LOT and shipped it home. This is the very first photo of the trip:)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d607b3127ccec4a0c963bc6700000040O01AcsnDNq1bsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

Breakfast pics:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d607b3127ccec4a1badd5d0400000040O01AcsnDNq1bsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d607b3127ccec4a13b5a9c6b00000040O01AcsnDNq1bsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

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[scrappy910]

I Love going to Mouse Memories. The people there are so nice and helpful. I didn't get there during the SDV. After seeing all the vendors around the room at SDV I figured I could do enough damage without going to Mouse Memories. And I did!!

Over on the SDV forum board we have been hinting to Nancy to think about doing 2 SDV's in Orlando. One in non hurricane season!

I am still working on getting all my scrap stuff put away. It is out of my bag, but all over my table. Maybe before the end of Monday I can say I am done. No promises.:rotfl:

Carol

[inkyheart]

And I posted them!! Thanks so much, Mary Lee. You really are a ray of sunshine. I cannot believe I have to wait a year to see the next in[stall]ment. :rotfl:
Rebecca, Thanks for the heads up about sending pix to Sally Lynn.
We took some this evening & emailed 'em to her! :yay:

Pam, SO glad you checked in to let us know you arrived home safely.
I was worried about you. I did a similar thing y'all did (except I went
to Magic Kingdom) on Monday for 1/2 day!!! :rotfl: It's hard to leave
the World, isn't it?

Does anyone know how long Buffy will be in Orlando for this trip?
I'm hoping they don't see MORE rain! :eek:

Marylee pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

And I posted them!! Thanks so much, Mary Lee. You really are a ray of sunshine. I cannot believe I have to wait a year to see the next in[stall]ment. :rotfl:

Sally Lynn!!!! I didn't know you were from CT! Hey neighbor!

Marylee, I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see the potty books, maybe next year. I saw Sally Lynn's pics on her blog, they are adorable.

We just got in from WDW again and DH ran to the store, he's hungry lol. I'll ask him when he gets back if the boy potty's are picture worthy.

[inkyheart]

Sally Lynn!!!! I didn't know you were from CT! Hey neighbor!

Too neat! Where are you in Connecticut? I'm in Newtown. I'll be facepainting at the Labor Day parade tomorrow in front of 'My Place' on Queen Street if you are in the area.

Yep, little walking canvases -- nothing is safe from paint and ink!

Happy Labor Day!

[Lisa]

Another CT person chiming in. :grouphug: Bamb and I are from the northeast section of CT, the opposite corner from you.

[party of 3]

kim,
omg you went to mouse memories! i printed the directions last year and we just never made it. i would have loved to go there. has your stuff arrived home yet?? what was your best thing that you bought??
ooohhhh i'm so jealous.

[tubachick]

I started a mini TR here

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1938243

its no where as detailed or as many pictures as Rebecca's but I thought I would share just the same.

Rebecca I borrowed two of your pictures and gave you credit, so thanks for having your camera ready. And one of Buffy's too. Thanks.

Pam

[MazdaUK]

DH said I can go to one...as long as I give up my therapeutic glass of wine to pay for it:lmao: However I'd have to give up his as well to cover what I'd spend out there:rolleyes1 , and its a long way for a couple of days so maybe I'll look for a CKU in the UK - I know they had one in Stratford-on-Avon this year.

Anyone coming over for one if its somewhere nice? I'll do a London tour if anyone wants one:thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Here are photos of my tags from my class with Sally Lyn- I loved it and learned lots of new techniques. I am looking forward to getting some new products for my birthday or Christmas so I can use them again.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_6433.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/rlovew/IMG_6434.jpg

Rebecca

[pixiedustforever]

Rebecca - those tags are TOO stinkin' cute!
May have to do more classes next year!

Marylee pixiedust:

[rlovew]

I would like to take more classes next year- of course I might want to go to the parks more too. Not staying up late every night beforehand to watch the Olympics though might make a late night or 2 at SDV easier. I think I want to try and caome in on the first day next year instead of waiting until Friday.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Too neat! Where are you in Connecticut? I'm in Newtown. I'll be facepainting at the Labor Day parade tomorrow in front of 'My Place' on Queen Street if you are in the area.

Yep, little walking canvases -- nothing is safe from paint and ink!

Happy Labor Day!


I'm out by the casinos. I wish we had made it to your parade but DH and I took our youngest to WDW for the weekend.

I can't wait to take some Sally Lyn classes next year!

I'm sooo ready, how many more days???

[Memaw2Wm]

I didn't go this year, but I'm chiming in anyway on this. I'm married to an EMT, and I have to say those women are just lucky that the fire marshal did say something, and they moved their stuff. IF someone had gotten ill, like Carol said, and the paramedics arrived on the scene, they would have shoved, moved, pushed, thrown, whatever it took to get to the patient. Peoples things would be ruined. Just a side note on that. I know it wasn't you guys doin' the complaining. But he did them a favor...
I was at SDV too. And we spoke to the FM ... according to her the table pods should have been 10 feet apart (end to end) and there should have been 6 feet between chair backs when the chairs were in use. Instead the spacing between the pods was less than half that amount.

That irked me ... it also irked me that Nancy didn't take responsibility for not having the tables spaced properly according to the fire codes ... her event her responsibility to make sure the codes are met. And no, I didn't bring a ton of stuff b/c I flew in. I had a CM album tote with my supplies in it, but I didn't like having to "table dive" every time I needed something from my tote.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Technically it's Disney's responsibility to have the tables up to code. It is their hotel after all and they are the ones who set the venue up, the fire marshall should be there ahead of time to designate space. Should Nancy work with them? Absolutely, however her responsibility is to provide Disney with head count, Disney knows the Fl occupancy codes so they are the ones who need to set the tables up according to local law.

I agree we should not have to table dive to get our stuff but people didn't need to bring their entire scrap rooms either. They shouldn't be bringing 3 foot high plastic shelving units and 4 XXL bags. Sorry but you don't need "everything" for a 4 day scrapfest, even if it is 72 hours of cropping. (you as in the general you, not the specific you). A little pre planning goes a long way, in fact I have already starting planning for next year.

The thing that irked me the most was the sense of entitlement that a few ladies had about the fact that they had been to X amount of SDV's and the fire codes didn't apply to them (yes they actually said this). Nancy did also offer additional space for those who needed it, so there was no reason to take up 1/2 the aisle with stuff.

What I would like to see if is someone is going to empty their bag, then have a coat check type situation where you get a tag/ticket with your number or name on it, and Disney provides a room for you to store your bag in.
I had 1 backpack, 1 plastic tote (which I emptied), and 1 small rolling bag, for myself and my mom. The backpack and tote could have been stored elsewhere.

I foresee Nancy changing the rules, like her no strollers rule, to include no XXL bags, rolling coolers etc. Next year should be interesting, especially if it goes back to the Contemporary, since I do believe their convention space is smaller than the Yacht Club's.

[scrappy910]

Every state has different requirements by the FM. Yes, Nancy should be aware of these requirements, but it is not her responsibility to make sure the room is set up to the standards. In the past I did meeting planning and also depended on the hotel where the meeting was being held to meet any requirements. Now Disney had no way of knowing that people would be moving in lock, stock and barrel to this event. I know when I first arrived and saw the set ups (my first SDV) I felt like I needed to go to a store and get more stuff. :rotfl2: There was just no reason for people to bring so much stuff. Plan, plan, plan!!! And if you forget something go get it from a vendor or make a note to add such and such to a page when you return home. I specifically was working on Christmas pages because I knew that would limit the product I would need to bring. As it was I didn't get many pages done because I was putting the finishing touches on my class projects. Like it was previously mentioned the group of ladies across the aisle from our table were constantly tripping over their own bags and cooler. They were one of the unhappy ones having to move their stuff out of the aisles. But it was a problem for anyone trying to get through there. People just need to be more considerate of others, and I have to say at this event there were plenty of scrappers with a "look at all the stuff I own" attitude. I wonder if the FM would have had a problem with the room if there had not been so much stuff in the aisles??? Regardless of the problem I still had a great time and am looking forward to August 2009.

Carol

[pixiedustforever]

Technically it's Disney's responsibility to have the tables up to code. It is their hotel after all and they are the ones who set the venue up, the fire marshall should be there ahead of time to designate space. Should Nancy work with them? Absolutely, however her responsibility is to provide Disney with head count, Disney knows the Fl occupancy codes so they are the ones who need to set the tables up according to local law.

I agree we should not have to table dive to get our stuff but people didn't need to bring their entire scrap rooms either. They shouldn't be bringing 3 foot high plastic shelving units and 4 XXL bags. Sorry but you don't need "everything" for a 4 day scrapfest, even if it is 72 hours of cropping. (you as in the general you, not the specific you). A little pre planning goes a long way, in fact I have already starting planning for next year.

The thing that irked me the most was the sense of entitlement that a few ladies had about the fact that they had been to X amount of SDV's and the fire codes didn't apply to them (yes they actually said this). Nancy did also offer additional space for those who needed it, so there was no reason to take up 1/2 the aisle with stuff.

What I would like to see if is someone is going to empty their bag, then have a coat check type situation where you get a tag/ticket with your number or name on it, and Disney provides a room for you to store your bag in.
I had 1 backpack, 1 plastic tote (which I emptied), and 1 small rolling bag, for myself and my mom. The backpack and tote could have been stored elsewhere.

I foresee Nancy changing the rules, like her no strollers rule, to include no XXL bags, rolling coolers etc. Next year should be interesting, especially if it goes back to the Contemporary, since I do believe their convention space is smaller than the Yacht Club's.

I totally agree with BAMB! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

It's up to the ones who physically set up the room & approve the set up (Disney event staff) to know their specific local codes and keep up with any changes of the codes.

One of the perks of staying nearby (most probably do) is you can take your empty and/or excessive bags back to your room - and run get stuff if you need it.

I, too, am irked by that feeling of entitlement - that the laws don't apply to them. :sad2:

I will be watching to see if SDV 2009 stays at the Yacht/Beach Club venue or goes to the possible smaller Contemporary location. I, for one, will bring less stuff since I'm flying in 2009.
Just my 2 cents.

Marylee
"Pixiedustforever" pixiedust:

[Diana Lyn]

Does anyone have any photos of the entire room, like an overhead shot? I meant to take one, but all the excitement caused temporary insanity!

And I think it was Princess Nancy who asked for the instructions for the Minnie Chipboard Album. I'm working on finding them---when I do, I'll send you a pm!

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Diana Lyn!!! I figured if you are like me.. it takes days to unpack!!! :)

[Diana Lyn]

Thanks Diana Lyn!!! I figured if you are like me.. it takes days to unpack!!! :)

Well, it hasn't helped that I came back from SDV Sunday night, then Wednesday my family came down from NJ and Thursday we all packed up and went to WDW until Monday night. Needless to say, I'm still exhausted and getting to the scrap stuff was down on the priority list. I have PTO tonight and a bunch of stuff tomorrow. This weekend I'll definitely find it!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Does anyone have any photos of the entire room, like an overhead shot? I meant to take one, but all the excitement caused temporary insanity!

And I think it was Princess Nancy who asked for the instructions for the Minnie Chipboard Album. I'm working on finding them---when I do, I'll send you a pm!

I cannot find where my DH put the photos. As soon as I do, I'll post some and I need to send some to Kim.

[Diana Lyn]

If anyone is interested in the Minnie Dress Album, pm me your email. DH took the directions to work today to use his handy dandy scanner that automatically puts the pages together into a pdf file, so I'll be able to send it out today sometime. :woohoo:

And Buffy---let me know how much $$ to send you for the SDV album swap. I'll also send you my address.

[AlexWyattMommy]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/_IGP2867.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/alexwyattmommy/_IGP2866.jpg

Were those the kind you were looking for? I have a few more if so.

[Lisa]

AWM, thanks for posting those! :hug: Tell DH great job. Top pix shows MomE, me :cutie:, and Denni scrapping away.

I think that is one of the few pictures of the three of us together, and to show the whole hall too, bonus!

[Diana Lyn]

AWM---that's perfect! :thumbsup2Thank you!

[Lisa]

Diana Lyn, do you have the pictures for the ATC? I would love to see.:)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I do, I'm uploading them now.

[Diana Lyn]

Diana Lyn, do you have the pictures for the ATC? I would love to see.:)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/DSC04844.jpg
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[Lisa]

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Diana Lyn]

I do, I'm uploading them now.

Oops sorry! I didn't see your post. :blush:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oops sorry! I didn't see your post. :blush:

not a problem. I got mine from a different angle so if Lisa is putting hers together she can see where things are popped.

[BernardandMissBianca]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/BernardandMissBianca/DSC_0365.jpg

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[BernardandMissBianca]

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[BernardandMissBianca]

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[BernardandMissBianca]

sorry, for the life of me I can't get that first pic to rotate.

[JandJ]

Thank you for posting so many pictures and such a great TR! I loved it when I got to go in 2006 and 2007. I hope to attend in 2008 with y'all!

[PrincessNancy96]

Love the photos BAMB!! Those are too cute!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

sorry they a blurry I was trying to help DH find something over the phone and a lady was working on her ATC, so I had to hurry. Wish I had better lighting.

[Lisa]

Those were exactly what I was looking for. My name is Lisa and I am a scraplifter. I did the ones form the page we received at SDV but now need to finish the remaining. :)

Thank you!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

HI Lisa!

[Lisa]

Hiya! Long time no see. I miss evening play group.