CKC-Hartford CLASSES ARE UP master list post 1

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK who's going???

The dates: Oct 2-4

registration: June 23 1pm EST

location: Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860/249-6000
ctconventions.com

Hotel accommodations:
Crown Plaza Hartford Downtown
50 Morgan Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Phone: 860-549-2400
Reservations: 860-549-2400
www.cphartford.com

Master List so far

Thursday
9-5 Pieces fo my Life
Linda Babe

7:30 -8:30pm
Vacation Memories:
Lisa and BAMB

Friday
8:30 - 9:30
Live Laugh Love
mla1977 and niece

9:50 - 10:50
Latest and Greatest
BAMB

11:10 - 12:10
Fun and Fast/ Journaling
BAMB
VacationKicks

Latest and Greatest
LindaBabe

12:30- 1:30
Disney Board Book (It's the L ladies party!)
Linda Babe
lovingthemouse
Laurie
Lisa

Who says Easy
VacationKicks

3:10 - 4:10
Scheming around
Lisa
BAMB ( I will not be here)
lovingthemouse
Laurie
VacationKicks

Ultimate Teachers Gift
LindaBabe

3:10-4:40
Keep It Simple
NEE
calanniebu

4:30-5:30
Flocked and Fabulous
mla1977 and niece

6 - 7:30
Vellum 911
Linda Babe

Saturday
8:30 - 9:30
Musings
NEE
LindaBabe

9:50 - 10:50
Perpetual Calendar
calanniebu

11:10 - 12:10
All over the Map
BAMB
Lisa
LindaBabe


12:30 - 1:30
Absolute Organization
BAMB
NEE
lovingthemouse
Laurie
Calanniebu

1:50-2:50
Lifetime Moments
BAMB
LindaBabe

3:10 - 4:10
You better Watch Out
NEE
calanniebu


Dinner Friday Night
BAMB
Lisa
NEE
LindaBabe
lovingthemouse
Calanniebu
VacationKicks
Laurie
Logan&Tylersmama

[logan&tylersmama]

i think i will attend -
just have to remember to sign up
Jennifer

[Lisa]

I might be signing up. :confused3 How is that for being non-committal?:laughing:

[Kim1964]

I had thought I would go, then I subscribed to the magazine and I hate it. Are these events better than the magazine? If I do go, it will probably only be for Saturday as I have to be around here for the kiddos.

[rlovew]

I had thought I would go, then I subscribed to the magazine and I hate it. Are these events better than the magazine? If I do go, it will probably only be for Saturday as I have to be around here for the kiddos.

I don't get the magazine but I loved CKC Fort Laiderdale and am going again- I like taking the technique classes and learning new things to use in my scrapbooks and swaps.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I had thought I would go, then I subscribed to the magazine and I hate it. Are these events better than the magazine? If I do go, it will probably only be for Saturday as I have to be around here for the kiddos.

The classes are taught by a lot of different scrap companies. I love the classes, most get 2 to 4 layouts per class.
I'm not crazy about the crop, the tables are usually narrow, but I think it depends on the convention center.

And the shopping is amazing!

[New England Eeyore]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to go for the weekend. My 2 best girlfriends and I are planning a joint 30th birthday celebration weekend and that's one of the possible weekends. Hopefully we'll decide for sure this month.

But I am on vacation that week (because I'm having a really hard time with 30 and feel the need to savor every minute of that last week of my 20s as much as possible!) so if there's any kind of get-together on Friday I'd definitely be up for driving down for that.

[calanniebu]

I'm thinking about shopping ... maybe a class, but a few people have "scared" me away from their crops ... I would also be up for a get-together on Friday. I think I might even take the day off :-)

[Lisa]

I'm thinking about shopping ... maybe a class, but a few people have "scared" me away from their crops ... I would also be up for a get-together on Friday. I think I might even take the day off :-)

Calanniebu, as a person who holds crops once a month, your comment of a few people scaring you away from their crops makes me curious. Do you mind sharing with me what happened. Wouldn't want something similiar to happen at my crops.

[calanniebu]

Calanniebu, as a person who holds crops once a month, your comment of a few people scaring you away from their crops makes me curious. Do you mind sharing with me what happened. Wouldn't want something similiar to happen at my crops.

I've just heard that there isn't a lot of space per person and that you are often crammed around round banquet tables on uncomfy chairs. As someone who is spoiled by the crop space at her LSS - I don't think I could "handle" not having enough room - not to mention the cutting mat, light, and super comfy chair!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lisa, they put the tables in rows and typically they are only about 12 to 18 inches deep so there is not a ton of space. Now I did go to the convention center for a CM crop once and they had huge round tables and those were nice. But I don't know if that space will be for the crop or for the vendor faire. I would assume the vendor faire will be in the big space and the crop will be in the smaller ballroom upstairs.

[logan&tylersmama]

I just have to say we do get spoiled with Lisa's crops - others just are not as good!!
Jennifer

[sharond150]

The CKC crop in Manchester a few weeks ago used huge round tables (none of the crops I went to were "full" so people spread out all over this huge room with only two or three to a table. It wasn't lack of table space or overcrowding of table sthat bothered me, it was the absolute lack of any "tools" to use while cropping. I was spoiled by ones at my LSS or SDV where there are huge stations of tools to use. They gave out lots of door prizes at the CKC crops but be sure to bring along your own stuff if you go.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just have to say we do get spoiled with Lisa's crops - others just are not as good!!
Jennifer

we do don't we!

The CKC crop in Manchester a few weeks ago used huge round tables (none of the crops I went to were "full" with two or three to a table. It wasn't lack of table space or overcrowding of table sthat bothered me, it was the absolute lack of any "tools" to use while cropping. I was spoiled by ones at my LSS or SDV where there are huge stations of tools to use. They gave out lots of door prizes at the CKC crops but be sure to bring along your own stuff if you go.

Round tables are good! That's what Lisa has at her crop. But no tools??? Wow! Did anyone bring their Cricuts?
SDV's tool section is awesome! I've never used it but they had tons of stuff.

I haven't decided if I'm staying over. If I do, I will do the crop.

[lovingthemouse]

Still trying to decide if I'll sign up for any classes - want to look at the choices before I make a final decision. Hartford is so close to me.
Ok, many of you have said how much fun Lisa's crop are, so, living so close to the CT border - I was thinking, maybe I could get to one of them. Lisa - could you please send along some info, and are your crops limited to a certain grp or open for many? Thanks.

[BernardandMissBianca]

the only limitation is you have to put up with the likes of ME!!!!! :rotfl2:

Oh and my obsession with eggplant pizza.....:rolleyes1

[lovingthemouse]

Sounds easy enough!!:rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

you sure about that? :rotfl2:

[lovingthemouse]

I wish a creative answer suddenly appeared, but it's late for clear thinking, and I guess after 30 yrs of teaching middle schoolers, most of my recently learned responses would get me banned!!!:lmao: Let's say, I can roll with the best of them!:thumbsup2

[Lisa]

I just have to say we do get spoiled with Lisa's crops - others just are not as good!!Jennifer

Awww:hug: Thanks, guys. My biggest fear is people not being happy at my crops. That would crush me. People having enough space is first and foremost when I am planning, the eggplant pizza is second. These ladies almost lynch me if I plan something else for lunch! Well, it is good.:love:

Lovingthemouse, we would love to have you join us. ::yes:: ::yes:: I'll pm you.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I can roll with the best of them!:thumbsup2

works for me! :rotfl2:
the eggplant pizza is second. These ladies almost lynch me if I plan something else for lunch! Well, it is good.:love:



you bet your sweet patutie it is!!!!

But I do love the DH salad too......

[Lisa]

works for me! :rotfl2:


you bet your sweet patutie it is!!!!

But I do love the DH salad too......

I tell him each time there is a special request for his salad.:thumbsup2

[logan&tylersmama]

the salad is ALWAYS Yummy!!! And i have never had a problem with any of the lunches
LOVINGTHEMOUSE - you should really come - we have a GREAT time!!! I have been working on my HARC disney book for work - the clients are loving it so far
Jennifer

[Kim1964]

I don't live too far from lovingthemouse, so maybe I could mosey on down to CT sometime, too......it would be fun to attend my first ever crop with people I feel like I know:). Lisa, could you please PM me info, too??

[BernardandMissBianca]

the salad is ALWAYS Yummy!!! And i have never had a problem with any of the lunches
LOVINGTHEMOUSE - you should really come - we have a GREAT time!!! I have been working on my HARC disney book for work - the clients are loving it so far
Jennifer

BTW, I have more stuff for you. I'm weeding out again! LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't live too far from lovingthemouse, so maybe I could mosey on down to CT sometime, too......it would be fun to attend my first ever crop with people I feel like I know:). Lisa, could you please PM me info, too??

YAY!!!! Kim is gonna come play too!!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[party of 3]

i'd love to come and play too!!! if i can't do SDV then this would be the next best thing!!!!!:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

i'd love to come and play too!!!

you better!!!

[Lisa]

PMing the lot of ya! :thumbsup2

We're having a par-tay :dance3: :dance3:

Lovingthemouse, you should have received your PM already. :goodvibes

[calanniebu]

hey what about us Beantown girls? are we allowed to join the fun?

[BernardandMissBianca]

hey what about us Beantown girls? are we allowed to join the fun?

well..... if you insist! :rotfl2:

BTW I have skittles for you, purple, pink, blue, green, and clear.

[calanniebu]

well we don't want to intrude ...


OOH ... thank you :-)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will try to mail them tomorrow. No guarantees though, DH is home and I am getting nothing done!

[Lisa]

hey what about us Beantown girls? are we allowed to join the fun?

I'm honored you would want to join us. Come on down.:moped:

[LindaBabe]

I booked a room at the Marriot - costs a bit more but appears to be closer to the convention center. I'd love to do the Album class on Thursday but not sure I could get there by 9 am - and sure don't want another hotel night.

How many classes do you usually take at one of these things? Or is the primary motivation cropping with friends?

[lovingthemouse]

Lisa- I sure will try to get there- the day before, the 13th, I am running a field trip for 43 7th graders to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island. We don't get back til 9:30 pm. Since each of them will be receiving a camera- they don't know that yet, I will be at Costco getting them developed on Saturday - unless the energy level is high enough to sustain a Sat morning field trip to Lisa'a crop!!! Let's see if my DH can get me to rise and shine early?
You bet it is close enough - I can get there with little or no problem - you heard me say that, right?
If I don;t make it to this one, please pm me and let me know the date of the next one. Thanks. Hoping to meet you all, and yes, my friend and I will be in Hartford!!!!! :banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I booked a room at the Marriot - costs a bit more but appears to be closer to the convention center. I'd love to do the Album class on Thursday but not sure I could get there by 9 am - and sure don't want another hotel night.

How many classes do you usually take at one of these things? Or is the primary motivation cropping with friends?

Interesting, the Marriott is way closer, actually in the same parking lot. I wonder if Creating Keepsakes has a contract with Crown Plaza.
But if I stay over night I will be staying in the Marriott.

I usually take 4-5 classes a day, depending on what peeks my interest. I've never done a crop but will probably do one here if I stay onsite. I only live 45 minutes away so technically I could drive in. I'm not fond of driving into Hartford though.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lisa- I sure will try to get there- the day before, the 13th, I am running a field trip for 43 7th graders to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island. We don't get back til 9:30 pm. Since each of them will be receiving a camera- they don't know that yet, I will be at Costco getting them developed on Saturday - unless the energy level is high enough to sustain a Sat morning field trip to Lisa'a crop!!! Let's see if my DH can get me to rise and shine early?
You bet it is close enough - I can get there with little or no problem - you heard me say that, right?
If I don;t make it to this one, please pm me and let me know the date of the next one. Thanks. Hoping to meet you all, and yes, my friend and I will be in Hartford!!!!! :banana:


You better be there girl! Hope to see you next week!

[calanniebu]

I'm honored you would want to join us. Come on down.:moped:

When's the next one?

[calanniebu]

I will try to mail them tomorrow. No guarantees though, DH is home and I am getting nothing done!

No worries ... thanks again! :goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

When's the next one?

second Sat of every month.

[Lisa]

Lisa- I sure will try to get there- the day before, the 13th, I am running a field trip for 43 7th graders to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island.

:faint: :faint: :faint:

[Lisa]

When's the next one?

I sent you a pm.:goodvibes

[LindaBabe]

Interesting, the Marriott is way closer, actually in the same parking lot. I wonder if Creating Keepsakes has a contract with Crown Plaza.
But if I stay over night I will be staying in the Marriott.

I usually take 4-5 classes a day, depending on what peeks my interest. I've never done a crop but will probably do one here if I stay onsite. I only live 45 minutes away so technically I could drive in. I'm not fond of driving into Hartford though.

Is Crown Plaza a Gaylord hotel? I know they've had conventions at those hotels often enough to make me think they have a contract.

Parking in Hartford also costs quite a bit - even if you're in the hotel.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is Crown Plaza a Gaylord hotel? I know they've had conventions at those hotels often enough to make me think they have a contract.

Parking in Hartford also costs quite a bit - even if you're in the hotel.

Not sure who owns the Crown plaza. I'll have to ask DH when he gets home.

I'll probably have DH drive me in so he can have the car for the day, wether I stay over or not.I don't want to leave him stranded. He can't get all the kids in his car.

[mla1977]

Hi guys! I'll be there. My BFF and my goddaughter (DN) will be joining me. DN is in Berlin schools and has the Friday off so I will take her on Friday. We'll wee if she is up to going to a crop that night. I'll probably take her to the CT Ren Faire on Saturday (it doesn't complare to PA or MD, but it is convenient when I am in CT).

As for Crown Plaza, I believe that is the overflow hotel for Valley Forge, so maybe they got a deal with them.

Is the Connecticut Conv Center the Hartford Convention Center or is it a completely new building. I haven't been to ANY convention center in CT since 1995 when I was going to college fairs.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think it's new. It's right on the river.

[BernardandMissBianca]

bumpity bump bump

CLASSES ARE UP!!

[New England Eeyore]

Oooh - on just a quick glance they have some different classes than Manchester did. I might have to go down for at least one day.

Do you know what the situation is with hotels? Manchester's host hotel always fills up well before registration even opens. Hartford's 2 hours away - I wouldn't mind having the option to stay over.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oooh - on just a quick glance they have some different classes than Manchester did. I might have to go down for at least one day.

Do you know what the situation is with hotels? Manchester's host hotel always fills up well before registration even opens. Hartford's 2 hours away - I wouldn't mind having the option to stay over.

go for the Marriott, it's right next door. I'm going to see if I can use DH's points to book, he has status so they have to give him a room. You can always bunk with me.

[calanniebu]

Party @ BAMB's room! :-) It's about an hour and a half for me so I think I'm going to just save my $$$ for shopping and drive down.

[New England Eeyore]

go for the Marriott, it's right next door. I'm going to see if I can use DH's points to book, he has status so they have to give him a room. You can always bunk with me.

Thanks! :thumbsup2 Do you know the website for the Marriott?

If I don't stay over - calanniebu, maybe we can drive down together.

[Michellepooh]

What?!?! I'm missing a road trip?!?! Hmmm....maybe this kid will come really early and I can go........

[New England Eeyore]

Oh, just bring him along! I don't think a few weeks old is too young to start learning about scrapping. ;)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I have seen people bring their infants.

marriott website.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bdldt-hartford-marriott-downtown/

I asked DH to look into getting me a room with Double beds for Friday, if anyone wants to share.

Working on my list now.

[lovingthemouse]

Oh boy, I saw too many classes I'd like to take. Think my friend and I will be going down early Friday and staying at the Crowne Plaza- less for me to stay there with my Priority Club points. Any suggestions from any of you on classes you might have taken or know about? ::yes::
BTW- is there a get-together in the works for many of us to meet? Perhaps on Fri evening?

[BernardandMissBianca]

My wish list, I may drop 1 or 2, not sure yet.

Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 Vacation Memories (I'll just drive in for this one)

Friday
9:50 - 10:50 Latest and Greatest
11:10 - 12:10 Fun and Fast Journalling

lunch

3:10 - 4:10 All My Children
6-7 Family Memories
7-11:30 crop or dinner with the girls or both??

Saturday
11:10 - 12:10 All over the map
12:30 - 1:30 Absolute Organization
1:50 - 2:50 Disney through the Years

[Lisa]

I am there for dinner on Friday!!

There is a Sheraton across the river in East Hartford. You could easily walk across the walkway and get to the convention center. There would be no parking costs at the Sheraton.

[lovingthemouse]

Thanks Lisa- did not know about the Sheraton - will have to check but I believe I might have enough Starwood pts for a free night there. I will be there for Friday night dinner for sure!!

[Lisa]

Where did you guys find the class schedule? When I went to the web site, I didn't see that.:confused3

[BernardandMissBianca]

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Agenda.aspx?e=3a85ee0b-aeae-4794-ac1a-b47979bb9c73

[Lisa]

Thank you, darling!:goodvibes

[logan&tylersmama]

wow - those look great - so hard to pick -
i think i will sign up for a few - when do sign ups open?
i dont think i will stay over - i am only 20 mins from there and work in hartford - right down the street -
jennifer

[New England Eeyore]

My wish list, I may drop 1 or 2, not sure yet.

Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 Vacation Memories (I'll just drive in for this one)

Friday
9:50 - 10:50 Latest and Greatest
11:10 - 12:10 Fun and Fast Journalling

lunch

3:10 - 4:10 All My Children
6-7 Family Memories
7-11:30 crop or dinner with the girls or both??

Saturday
11:10 - 12:10 All over the map
12:30 - 1:30 Absolute Organization
1:50 - 2:50 Disney through the Years

Just making sure you know this - Vacation Memories and Family Memories are basically the same thing, just with different colors/embellishments. I did Family Memories and I totally loved it, but I can also recreate it on my own now after doing it once.

I perused the class list more fully today and I starred a whole bunch of them. I have to go back and weed down. I really feel like the selection is better than Manchester was. A whole bunch excite me. And since I already know what the shopping is going to be like (and I don't believe there's anything left that I didn't buy in NH!) I'd rather spend my money on the classes.

I'm really leaning toward staying over Friday night. If you're up for sharing, Buffy - I am definitely interested.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Thank you, darling!:goodvibes

no problemo Sweet cheeks!

wow - those look great - so hard to pick -
i think i will sign up for a few - when do sign ups open?
i dont think i will stay over - i am only 20 mins from there and work in hartford - right down the street -
jennifer

sign ups are June 25 at 1pm

Just making sure you know this - Vacation Memories and Family Memories are basically the same thing, just with different colors/embellishments. I did Family Memories and I totally loved it, but I can also recreate it on my own now after doing it once.

I'm really leaning toward staying over Friday night. If you're up for sharing, Buffy - I am definitely interested.

yep, I knew they were similar, I may drop the Thursday class.

I'm game for a roomie or 2. I sent DH an email but haven't heard back. I will call him tonight.

[Lisa]

Okay, after reading Rebecca's recommendations, I went thru the classes again and have my eye on:

Thurs:

Vacation Memories 7:30 - 8:30 (Buffy, let's plan on carpooling on this one. We can meet at the Commuter Lot on Route 6, I'll drive from there.)

Friday:

Scheming Around - Available at 9:50-10:50 am, 11:10 - 12:10 pm, and 3:10 pm and 4:10 pm. Can do any one of the times if someone wishes to do it too but needs a specific time.

Saturday: (Buffy, again we can car pool if you decide not to stay overnight)

All Over the Map 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Disney thru the Years 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

[lovingthemouse]

Ok Lisa- either Scheming Around works for me. What time do you prefer? Anyone interested in the Fun With Cards on Fri? How about on Sat - Fast and Fun Journaling or Flocked and Fabulous?

[BernardandMissBianca]

See I liked the Scheming around. Hmmm decisions decisions.

We can definitely car pool, what commuter lot on 6? I'm trying to think.


Ok off to go look again.

[Lisa]

See I liked the Scheming around. Hmmm decisions decisions.

We can definitely car pool, what commuter lot on 6? I'm trying to think.


Ok off to go look again.

Remember where the library and church is? Right after those, on the right heading west, before the post office is a commuter lot.

Caroline, you have yourself a classroom buddy for Scheming Around. :goodvibes If the group is going to do dinner Friday night, let's do the 3:10 -4:10 pm one.

[lovingthemouse]

Lisa- the 3:10 class sounds great - gives me time to do other things if I choose to. Dinner Friday is a definite. Caroline

[Michellepooh]

Those classes really do look better than Manchester, especially the Disney one! Hmmmmm.......


Buffy, I took the All My Children one and it was pretty good - some cute layouts.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Remember where the library and church is? Right after those, on the right heading west, before the post office is a commuter lot.

Caroline, you have yourself a classroom buddy for Scheming Around. :goodvibes If the group is going to do dinner Friday night, let's do the 3:10 -4:10 pm one.

Hmmm never noticed it. I will look for it when I get DH next weekend. We can meet there.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Those classes really do look better than Manchester, especially the Disney one! Hmmmmm.......


Buffy, I took the All My Children one and it was pretty good - some cute layouts.

OH good to know. It's hard to go by just the description.

[PrincessNancy96]

Ok w/ the Flockin' crusade on this board... none of you are taking
Flocked and Fabulous.. Come on girls!!!

I guess I should look at see when this thingy is happening in Indy.. maybe the one class I will take if they offer it is Flocked and Fabulous!!!

[lovingthemouse]

Hi Nancy - I did list that flocking class above, and hope to sign up for it too. Looks interesting and I have never done it before.

[calanniebu]

why can't I find the description for Disney through the Years :-(

[BernardandMissBianca]

It's gone! ?!?!?

It looks like Big Boy replaced it. Well that stinks!

[calanniebu]

that's SOOOO not cool. I already took the other Disney class at Manchester. I still have the book to finish :-(

[BernardandMissBianca]

So no Disney pages at all, just the one book??? What is up with that?

[PrincessNancy96]

Hi Nancy - I did list that flocking class above, and hope to sign up for it too. Looks interesting and I have never done it before.

You'll have to let me know how it is... :)

[LindaBabe]

I may have half a room available too, not sure if my friends are coming or not - always a question of money.

Right now my plan is

Thursday - Album in a day (I'll have to leave home by 6 am for this one, is it worth it?)

Friday

11:10 Fun & Fast Journaling (tentative)
12:30-1:30 Disney Board book
3:10-4:10 Scheming around

Dinner - Y'all know each other - can a stranger come too?

6:00-7:30 Vellum 911 (tentative)

Friday night crop - is anybody going? or will I be dead by then?

Saturday
9:50 - 10:50 6 pages in 60 minutes
12:30 - 1:30 Absolute Organiation

Then, I could either go home and save a night's hotel or stay for the Saturday night crop - is anybody else attending?

Question for you experts (previous attendees) - am I overloading myself?

[lovingthemouse]

Hi Linda - as to your quesion for the experts - I am no help there, as i have never been to a CKC show before.
No, I have never met any of these ladies before but have found, over the past yr, that they seem to be wonderful, supportive and really nice people (many with a great sense of humor).
I look forward to meeting some of them there as we have chatted through this discussion forum. I am always up for meeting new people and sharing new experiences. Hope to see you too.
I am sorry the Disney Traditions class was cancelled, as I am a Disney fanatic - it looked interesting. Hope they make no more changes!:worried: Caroline

[BernardandMissBianca]

I may have half a room available too, not sure if my friends are coming or not - always a question of money.

Right now my plan is

Thursday - Album in a day (I'll have to leave home by 6 am for this one, is it worth it?)

Friday

11:10 Fun & Fast Journaling (tentative)
12:30-1:30 Disney Board book
3:10-4:10 Scheming around

Dinner - Y'all know each other - can a stranger come too?

6:00-7:30 Vellum 911 (tentative)

Friday night crop - is anybody going? or will I be dead by then?

Saturday
9:50 - 10:50 6 pages in 60 minutes
12:30 - 1:30 Absolute Organiation

Then, I could either go home and save a night's hotel or stay for the Saturday night crop - is anybody else attending?

Question for you experts (previous attendees) - am I overloading myself?

Linda you are more than welcome to join us. I only know Lisa, logan&tylersmama, and New England Eeyore in person. Everyone else I know from here. I went all the way to Valley Forge to meet up with a bunch of girls from the DIS that I have never met. I figure dinner would be for all of us together. We had so much fun at Valley Forge, we shut the place down!

I think I am going to rework my classes. I'm so mad that the disney class was canceled.

[BernardandMissBianca]

hey you guys, when we finish sign ups either post here or PM me and I'll make a master list of the classes so we know who will be where.

Then we can decide on dinner and a time and all.


Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 Vacation Memories (I'll just drive in for this one)

Friday
9:50 - 10:50 Latest and Greatest
11:10 - 12:10 Fun and Fast Journalling

lunch

3:10 - 4:10 Scheming Around
7-11:30 crop or dinner with the girls or both??

Saturday
11:10 - 12:10 All over the map
12:30 - 1:30 Absolute Organization
1:50 - 3:50 lifetime Moments

[New England Eeyore]

Question for you experts (previous attendees) - am I overloading myself?

I don't think you are. I have been to 3 CKCs and I love the classes. You seem to have a good number spread out over the 2 days, with a good number of breaks in between.

I was planning to take the Thursday album class last CKC but it didn't work out for me schedule-wise. But I heard good things about it. Never been to the crops, so I can't help you there. I do know that people have said the Saturday night ones are much less crowded - many people have gone home by that point.

I too had circled that Disney class that has disappeared. I'll have to go check and see if any of my others have gone AWOL.

[New England Eeyore]

Argh!! I have a love hate relationship with CK. I like the conventions, but they are so disorganized! I printed out the full 42 pages of class descriptions the other night. Just 2 days later there are already a lot of changes from that original list - both dropped classes and changes of time. If they are going to wait until practically the last minute to post the classes, why don't they wait until they have the schedule completely finalized?!?:headache:

[lovingthemouse]

For those of you staying over, which hotel would you recommend? Lisa gave me some sound advice on one place, so I am looking closer to the convention center itself. The Crowne Plaza appears to offer a special to scrappers - is it worth it? Thanks.:confused3

[LindaBabe]

The Marriott is closer to the convention center, and my room was like $20 more a night than the convention rate at the Crown Plaza which is several blocks away. Parking costs either way, and I have some mobility issues, so I wanted to be closer.

[Lisa]

They changed the schedule?:faint: Drats, and it took me some time to weed out what I wanted to take. Back to looking at the offerings again.

Lovingthemouse, between the two hotels you are looking at, I would recommend going with the Marriott, again the walking factor at night to another hotel away from the convention center. Downtown Hartford is a ghost town on the weekends and after 6:00 pm.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I would go with the Marriott too.

[lovingthemouse]

Thanks for the Marriott recommendation - and now back to the ever changing schedule (how maddening is that?). Do you ladies know what time dinner might be, so that i don't schedule any classes too close to the time?
I am considering taking the Mosiac Moments class from 6-7:30 but dinner is more important so that I get to meet some of you!:thumbsup2 Has anyone tried this technique?
Lisa, are we still taking the 3:10 class Scheming Around?. I just noticed they are now offering it on Sat also. Need to make some definite decisions, and I might as well get them done sooner than later.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Agh, off to go check the schedule again.

I'm not sure about dinner. I skipped the 6pm class incase we wanted to eat early, I usually eat around 8. But I'm flexible.

I bought a Mosaic it once, I wasn't fond of it, but my mom liked it. I know not much help huh?

[BernardandMissBianca]

changed my classes, again!

there are new pics up on some of the classes.

[mla1977]

I don't think I will sign up for too many classes. It is me and my goddaughter and my BFF. I'm paying for my goddaughter so it will be double for everything we do. Her #1 choice was Live Laugh Love at 8:30 AM on Friday. We're probably going to the Berlin Fair or the Ren Faire on Saturday so Friday classes are it. yay! commuting from Berlin on a Friday morning!

I'll probably sign us up for a second class after I confer with BFF, we'll see how that turns out tonight.

[Lisa]

Lisa, are we still taking the 3:10 class Scheming Around?. I just noticed they are now offering it on Sat also. Need to make some definite decisions, and I might as well get them done sooner than later.

::yes:: We are still taking the class, let me check the latest list of classes to see about a time change but I think we can keep it on Friday especially if we are doing dinner with the group.

[mla1977]

I just went through the list. Is there really only one Disney class offered? I'm signed up for it at Valley Forge. I'll need to check what is available for the rest of the Disney Valley Forge classes.

[New England Eeyore]

I have to leave the house by 1:10 tomorrow, so if I have any trouble registering, it'll have to wait. Therefore, I'm not getting my hopes up for any specific classes - I've been shut out before if I couldn't register immediately.

These are the ones I am thinking about:
Rusty Pickle Memories Accordian Album on Friday
10 Holiday cards in one hour - Saturday
Absolute Organization - either day
Vellum 911 - either day.

There are several classes that interest me on Friday at 6, but I don't want to miss dinner and there's nothing I have my heart set on. I also don't have a problem eating later if there are many who do want to take evening classes.

[lovingthemouse]

Seems that each time I go back and look at the classes- there are either changes, or something else catches my eye. Let me ask - after reading their directions too- if I sign up for a class (es) now, is there any problem if I sign up for another one at a later time? At that later time would I be eligible for the free Fri and Sat vendor passes? Thanks.

[New England Eeyore]

Seems that each time I go back and look at the classes- there are either changes, or something else catches my eye. Let me ask - after reading their directions too- if I sign up for a class (es) now, is there any problem if I sign up for another one at a later time? At that later time would I be eligible for the free Fri and Sat vendor passes? Thanks.



Yes, you can add classes later as long as there is still room available. I'm not sure about the free vendor passes. You would of course be eligible if you had 3, but CK's website is so screwy that I wouldn't count on it actually working and they are notorious for not returning emails. If there is one you're not sure of, I'd actually recommend signing up for it now, and then cancelling it later if you change your mind against. There is no penalty for cancelling up to August 31.

[lovingthemouse]

As i was just looking through the companies who will be in the vendor fair - i came across this show in Hartford - anyone know about this? It's in July and a rubber stamp/scrapbooking show. I began a new thread asking if anyone was familiar with this.

[Lisa]

NEE, I have the instructions for an accordian album if you want it.

[New England Eeyore]

NEE, I have the instructions for an accordian album if you want it.

Sure! Thanks!! I'll PM you my email address.

I've never taken a Rusty Pickle class, so I thought I'd try one this time.

[BernardandMissBianca]

11 minutes and counting!

[LindaBabe]

Took me FOREVER to get in - finally the link on the class list worked!

My schedule:

Thursday
Pieces of my life - 9 - 5 (that's like WORK)
Friday
11:20 Fun and Fast/Fab Journaling
12:30 Lickety Split Disney
3:10 Scheming Around
6:00 Vellum 911 (will change this to Saturday if I decide to stay over OR if it conflicts with dinner with the girls.)
Saturday
11:10 Latest and Greatest with Basic Grey


How did y'all do getting what you wanted?

[lovingthemouse]

Got my Fri - Fast and Fabulous Tips for Journaling and Scheming Around (looks like 3 of us are in the 3:10 class)
Sat - Absolute Organization

[mla1977]

Me and DN are registered for

Saturday:

8:30 Live Laugh Love

and

4:30 Flocked and Fabulous

I may add the journal one on Friday, but I'm not sure yet. BFF picked the Flocked class. She kept asking me about other classes, but I really needed to limit it to two since I am paying for both me and DN. We'll see how we feel about the crop later.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Got my Fri - Fast and Fabulous Tips for Journaling and Scheming Around (looks like 3 of us are in the 3:10 class)
Sat - Absolute Organization

can you give me your times please?

[VacationKicks]

I've been lurking on this thread and decided to join in the discussion. I live about 1 hr from Hartford. I've never been to a scrapbook convention but it sounds fun. I certainly have plenty of photos to scrap about 500 from our last Disney trip alone!

I was thinking of Friday 11:10 Fun and Fast tips for journaling
12:30 who Says east need to look easy
3:10 scheming around

but here is my question, what do you do between the classes, shop?

[BernardandMissBianca]

moving to post 1

[BernardandMissBianca]

I've been lurking on this thread and decided to join in the discussion. I live about 1 hr from Hartford. I've never been to a scrapbook convention but it sounds fun. I certainly have plenty of photos to scrap about 500 from our last Disney trip alone!

I was thinking of Friday 11:10 Fun and Fast tips for journaling
12:30 who Says east need to look easy
3:10 scheming around

but here is my question, what do you do between the classes, shop?

shop, get lunch. etc. If you have back to back classes then you only have 20 minutes to get to the next class, not a whole lot of time.

Do you want me to add you to our master list? And you aren't to far from me it looks like. LOL Small world!

[New England Eeyore]

Here's my list:

Friday -
3:10-5:10 Memories Accordian Album


Saturday -
8:30-10 Musings
12:30-1:30 - Absolute Organization
3:10-4:10 - You Better Watch Out

[VacationKicks]

Do you want me to add you to our master list? And you aren't to far from me it looks like. LOL Small world!
Sure I would love to be added to the master list. I would like to met fellow scrappers who also love Disney. Two of my favorites!

I live in East Lyme, so are we close?

[mla1977]

BAMB - whoops! That is Friday for me.

[mla1977]

VacationKicks - I grew up in Colchester. My French teacher lived in East Lyme

[BernardandMissBianca]

VacationKicks - I grew up in Colchester.

I know where that is ;) Did you go to Bacon??? I went to NFA, rival!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Sure I would love to be added to the master list. I would like to met fellow scrappers who also love Disney. Two of my favorites!

I live in East Lyme, so are we close?

30 minutes up the road probably.

BAMB - whoops! That is Friday for me.

I'll change it now.

[mla1977]

Yup, I went to Bacon. I don't remember ever playing NFA though. RHAM was our rival. They're in a new conference now (for maybe 8 years now).

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yup, I went to Bacon. I don't remember ever playing NFA though. RHAM was our rival. They're in a new conference now (for maybe 8 years now).

I think we played Bacon. What year were you? I was 91

[Lisa]

VacationKicks, I have some friends who live in East Lyme. I hope you can join us. In between classes, we will gab in person rather than online!!!

So glad there are four of us registered for Scheming Around. That will be fun.

Now that we registered, on to other important matters....what time are we meeting for dinner Friday night and where are we going? Should we go out or go to the restaurant at the Marriott?

NEE, I'll scan the instructions and get it out to you as soon as. :)

There are so many of us from CT here. Coinkydink. :rotfl:

[mla1977]

I think we played Bacon. What year were you? I was 91

I was 95. I'll ask BFF and see if she remembers playing NFA. Were you guys Charter Oak Conference? (Yes that is something I actually remember. I have tons of t-shirts from the track and field championships)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I was 95. I'll ask BFF and see if she remembers playing NFA. Were you guys Charter Oak Conference? (Yes that is something I actually remember. I have tons of t-shirts from the track and field championships)

Couldn't tell ya. I just dated the jocks, I never paid attention to what they did! LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

VacationKicks, I have some friends who live in East Lyme. I hope you can join us. In between classes, we will gab in person rather than online!!!

So glad there are four of us registered for Scheming Around. That will be fun.

Now that we registered, on to other important matters....what time are we meeting for dinner Friday night and where are we going? Should we go out or go to the restaurant at the Marriott?

NEE, I'll scan the instructions and get it out to you as soon as. :)

There are so many of us from CT here. Coinkydink. :rotfl:

I don't know. Linda's last class doesn't end til 7:30

here is a link to the food stuffs:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/bdldt-hartford-marriott-downtown/

ETA Crush is open until Midnight so if we went to eat at say 7, Linda could join us after her class is done.

Crush and Vivo are both in the hotel.

[Lisa]

Sounds good to me.::yes::

[lovingthemouse]

Still kicking around whether to stay or commute both days. I live outside Springfield, so it shouldn't be a bad drive but if we are eating late, hey, I'll want to stay later. Are any of you staying? My DH has encouraged me to, but I am not sure if my friend will be coming - she is not as active in scrapping now as I am, but she is the one who got me going a few yrs ago.:confused3. She is a fantastic card creator.
I am looking forward to meeting many of you - it is so nice to place faces with names.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Still kicking around whether to stay or commute both days. I live outside Springfield, so it shouldn't be a bad drive but if we are eating late, hey, I'll want to stay later. Are any of you staying? My DH has encouraged me to, but I am not sure if my friend will be coming - she is not as active in scrapping now as I am, but she is the one who got me going a few yrs ago.:confused3. She is a fantastic card creator.
I am looking forward to meeting many of you - it is so nice to place faces with names.

I'm staying.

[BernardandMissBianca]

master list is in post #1.

[LindaBabe]

I'm staying - I live over in NY state. If y'all want to eat earlier - i'll bag that last class. I can either take it Saturday or do without it entirely.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm staying - I live over in NY state. If y'all want to eat earlier - i'll bag that last class. I can either take it Saturday or do without it entirely.

that's entirely up to you. I eat late so I'm probably not the best person to ask.

[New England Eeyore]

I forgot to ask - did anyone sign up for the Friday crop? I did not - I figure I could add it later some of you were going. I've never been to one of their crops so I'm fine with just socializing.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I forgot to ask - did anyone sign up for the Friday crop? I did not - I figure I could add it later some of you were going. I've never been to one of their crops so I'm fine with just socializing.

I didn't because I had no idea what the plan for dinner was.

[Lisa]

I didn't either because I'd rather do dinner and meet the group. :goodvibes

[calanniebu]

Hi Ladies:

Here are my classes for the master list:
Memories Accordion Album
Perpetual Calendar with Boxer
You Better Watch Out! (10 Holiday Cards in 1 Hour)

I'm debating adding the organization one but I don't know if I want to add another class. You guys will just have to take good notes! :-)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi Ladies:

Here are my classes for the master list:
Memories Accordion Album
Perpetual Calendar with Boxer
You Better Watch Out! (10 Holiday Cards in 1 Hour)

I'm debating adding the organization one but I don't know if I want to add another class. You guys will just have to take good notes! :-)

can you get me the times please so I can add you to the list.

[calanniebu]

can you get me the times please so I can add you to the list.

Here you go:

Memories Accordion Album - Friday - 3:10-5:10pm
Perpetual Calendar with Boxer - Saturday - 9:50-10:50am
You Better Watch Out! (10 Holiday Cards in 1 Hour) - Saturday - 3:10-4:10pm

[BernardandMissBianca]

updated to here.

[LindaBabe]

The Marriott appears to have an indoor pool and jacuzzi :) Scrap, eat, soak, sleep - what's not to like?

[New England Eeyore]

Here you go:

Memories Accordion Album - Friday - 3:10-5:10pm
Perpetual Calendar with Boxer - Saturday - 9:50-10:50am
You Better Watch Out! (10 Holiday Cards in 1 Hour) - Saturday - 3:10-4:10pm

2 classes with me! :woohoo:


You're stalking me, aren't you?;)

[VacationKicks]

VacationKicks, I have some friends who live in East Lyme. I hope you can join us. In between classes, we will gab in person rather than online!!!

So glad there are four of us registered for Scheming Around. That will be fun.

Now that we registered, on to other important matters....what time are we meeting for dinner Friday night and where are we going? Should we go out or go to the restaurant at the Marriott?



I am looking forward to meeting everyone. I am not planning on staying over but I would like to join fellow disers for dinner. It's not a bad drive home for me so a later dinner is fine.

I did not grow up in CT but have lived here for almost 15 years so maybe we'll know some people in common, guess we'll find out in just over 3 months.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can't wait to meet you too!!
Now to hammer out dinner plans. I wonder if we need to make ressies at the hotel restaurant?

[Lisa]

For as many as I think we are going to have, I think we should, don't you?

How many people do we have for dinner Friday night?

[BernardandMissBianca]

For as many as I think we are going to have, I think we should, don't you?

How many people do we have for dinner Friday night?

BAMB
Lisa
NEE
LindaBabe
lovingthemouse
Calanniebu
VacationKicks

any on else interested?

[lovingthemouse]

me, me, I'll be there for dinner! Wouldn't miss it. ::yes::

[calanniebu]

2 classes with me! :woohoo:


You're stalking me, aren't you?;)

Darn ... you figured me out! :-) My DH said I couldn't shop with you anymore but he didn't say anything about taking any classes with you! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

BAMB
Lisa
NEE
LindaBabe
lovingthemouse


any on else interested?

:yay::yay::yay:ME:yay::yay::yay:

[calanniebu]

Giving this a bump as well as adding another class to my list:

12:30 - 1:30
Absolute Organization

[VacationKicks]

BAMB
Lisa
NEE
LindaBabe
lovingthemouse


any on else interested?

I'd like to join in for dinner also.

[LindaBabe]

ohoh. AFter reading all the posts on here and on the creating keepsakes message board about CKC Valley Forge, I totally revamped my class schedule today - it took hours. Reminded me of trying to schedule college classes - and I didn't get everything I wanted, but . . .

Unfortunately, I dropped the one I had with some of you on Friday - it just didn't get that great reviews.

Thursday - Album in a Day class
Friday -
Shop
11:10 Latest & Greatest basic grey
12:30 Disney Board Book - that thing is SO CUTE!
3:10 The Ultimate Teacher gift - I make a lot of gifts need new ideas
6:00 Vellum 911 - I tried to figure out a different time to take this and couldn't- but i'll get to where ever y'all are dining, never fear!

Saturday
8:30 Musings Clear Album -
11:10 All over the map
1:50 Lifetime Moments

Anyone going to the Saturday night crop? I get a free ticket from the all day class . . .

[lovingthemouse]

Changed one of my classes too - dropped Fabulous Journaling and picked up Disney Book. It does look great and I have been debating changing for a while.

[Lisa]

Bamb, could you update the class schedule listing, please? :goodvibes

[calanniebu]

You guys will love the Disney book. I took that class at CKC-Manchester. :-)

[BernardandMissBianca]

updated!

[LindaBabe]

You did great to get it updated so fast! I might change the times of a couple of mine to get in the same ones as you are - vacation memories (even though I'll probably be totally dead by then!) and latest and greatest (I'll probably have had enough shopping by then. OK, Did that.

Is anyone else staying at the Marriot?

[calanniebu]

just giving this a bump ... I may also rearrange my classes (again) based on some reviews and input from friends :-)

[rlovew]

You did great to get it updated so fast! I might change the times of a couple of mine to get in the same ones as you are - vacation memories (even though I'll probably be totally dead by then!) and latest and greatest (I'll probably have had enough shopping by then. OK, Did that.

Is anyone else staying at the Marriot?

Vacation Mermories is cute but very easy- it won't matter as much if you are dead.

Rebecca

[New England Eeyore]

Yeah - I know I'm changing at least one class, just have to dig out my confirmation to get my number to do so. Will post when I do.

[calanniebu]

Yeah - I know I'm changing at least one class, just have to dig out my confirmation to get my number to do so. Will post when I do.

I just changed my Friday class like we talked about yesterday. I found some great reviews of the Keep It Simple, Make It Quick, Get It Done with Grafton class, so I switched to that one.

3:10 PM - 4:40 Keep It Simple, Make It Quick, Get It Done with Grafton

I'm still debating signing up for one of the Latest and Greatest with Basic Gray. I like the lines that are out right now. Hmmmm...

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will update the thread this week.

Also NEE, we are all set on a room.

[New England Eeyore]

Also NEE, we are all set on a room.

Really? :banana: Thank you!! Let me know any details.

When you update, you can change my Friday class to the same as calanniebu. I will be changing it after I'm done DISing.

[BernardandMissBianca]

there really aren't any details, but I will be checking in after my last class on Friday.

[calanniebu]

Really? :banana: Thank you!! Let me know any details.

Does that mean I need a new roomie? :confused3

[BernardandMissBianca]

Does that mean I need a new roomie? :confused3

Was she gonna room with you? I thought you were driving down for the day. It doesn't matter, if NEE wants to room with you that's fine with me. Maybe Lisa will decide to stay over and she can room with me. Let's see what NEE decides.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is anyone else staying at the Marriot?

ME!!!!!

[New England Eeyore]

I didn't know if you had decided for sure to stay over, calanniebu. I'm fine with whoever.

I did reserve a room at the Marriot a while back just in case.

So, if you're definite that you want to stay over, I'll room with you, calanniebu. As long as you won't have trouble finding another roomie, BAMB.

Just let me know.

[calanniebu]

Was she gonna room with you? I thought you were driving down for the day. It doesn't matter, if NEE wants to room with you that's fine with me. Maybe Lisa will decide to stay over and she can room with me. Let's see what NEE decides.

I was planning on staying over because I am taking a class on Friday afternoon and I figured it would be a late night on Friday :-)

I know NEE had grabbed a room at the Marriott and we had talked about bunking together but hadn't finalized any plans. It's alll good ... I'm sure we can figure it all out! :goodvibes

[calanniebu]

NEE - we were posting at the same time! Feel free to bunk with BAMB. I'll either reserve my own room or see about staying with friends in the area. :-)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ryan and NEE you guys room together.

I don't need a roomie, DH got me the room on points so it's not a big deal. Maybe Lisa will stay over.

[LindaBabe]

I can take a roomie if no one minds staying with the old lady. My friends from here aren't coming.

[Lisa]

Ryan and NEE you guys room together.

I don't need a roomie, DH got me the room on points so it's not a big deal. Maybe Lisa will stay over.

Oh, twist my arm, okay, that is enough!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Sure, I will stay over with you. I promise I won't wake you during the dawn's early light. well, um, er, I might not be able to do that. I'll safely say, I will try not to wake you during the dawn's early light. LOL

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh, twist my arm, okay, that is enough!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Sure, I will stay over with you. I promise I won't wake you during the dawn's early light. well, um, er, I might not be able to do that. I'll safely say, I will try not to wake you during the dawn's early light. LOL

hey our first class on Sat isn't until 11 so we can sleep in if we want too!

[Lisa]

Are we staying over one night or two?

[BernardandMissBianca]

one, just Friday.

[calanniebu]

We're staying over Friday night too ... but I think I have an early class. Is the Marriot walkable?

[BernardandMissBianca]

It's connected to the Convention Center so it's prefect!

[calanniebu]

that's right ... I think you told us that before!

[lovingthemouse]

Ok- so 4 weeks from tonight a bunch of us will finally get to eat that dinner we seem to have been planning for a long time!!!! I am ready for this CKU get-together - been saving my money (kind of).Hey, this countdown is faster than my retirement one!!!!:cool1:
BTW- anyone doing the Friday night crop?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I might have to either drop one class or have someone pick the kit up for me for Scheming Around. DH has a Dr appt on Friday right at pick up time for school so I will have to be home for that. So much for having DH drive me or riding with Lisa. I will have to drive back home again.

Lisa I guess if you take the day off I can drive us in, do my AM classes, come home and then head back for dinner. Man I hate driving into Hartford!

Caroline, I hadn't planned on doing the crop because I wasn't sure what we were doing for dinner. I guess we need to decide on a place to eat and start calling to make ADR's (lol)

[Lisa]

BAMB, Okay, I'll work a half a day then go into the big city. I'll still drive us in Thursday night though. Driving into Hartford Friday evening won't be a problem for you, all the traffic will be heading out. Do you want me to see if I can get you a sitter for the kids? That way you can go to the dr. with DH. Let me know.

LovingtheMouse, I won't be going to the Friday crop because of doing dinner with the group.:woohoo: Is it only four weeks. WOW, can't wait to see you all! :grouphug:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'll hold off on the sitter for now, if we can get into see another DR we will cancel this appt. so we are in a holding pattern at this point.

I e-mailed CKC to see if you can pick up my kit for me but I haven't heard back from them yet.

If I hang around til after DH's appt and you drive in after work I could ride home with you. Dh could just drop me off at the hotel. I'd hate to have 2 cars there for just the 2 of us, ya know.
And I will check into the hotel after my 11 am class so you can have a room key before I head back out here.

[BernardandMissBianca]

restaurant choices at Marriott:

Crush
Since opening two years ago, Crush has been thrust to the forefront of the city’s nightlife. With plush white couches, leather-wrapped columns, and dramatic vaulted ceilings, Crush offers a vibrant, chic ambiance unlike other locations in Hartford. Come early to enjoy a relaxing round of drinks with friends, or come late and dance the night away as Crush’s live DJs spin a throbbing mix of beats every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Not to be missed are Crush’s special monthly events that draw the city’s hipsters and local glitterati.

menu (http://www.waterfordgrouprestaurants.com/crush/menu.php?id=3)


Vivo
“Fresh ingredients, prepared simply” best describes VIVO’s inspired selection of dishes infused with simple, contemporary Mediterranean flavors and presented with a refreshingly creative Napa Valley style. This Zagat-rated bistro has earned Hartford Magazine's "Best Hotel Dining" two years in a row, Connecticut Magazine's
"Best Hotel Dining" for Hartford County 2008 and
Wine Spectator's 2008 Award of Excellence.

spring menu (http://www.waterfordgrouprestaurants.com/vivo/menu.php?id=2) not sure why it's spring though, how come they never changed it?


near by:
Black Eyed Sally's 3 miles away
cajun food and live music, seems a bit crazy and loud for even us.

www.blackeyedsallys.com

City Steam Brewery

burgers and such, live music

www.citysteambrewerycafe.com


Dish 1/2 mile away

mostly seafood, pretty pricy

http://dishbarandgrill.com

Trumbull Kitchen 1 mile away

eclectic menu little pricy, sounds yummy though

http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com click on TK

[BernardandMissBianca]

None of these seem really thrilling to me, I looked at Crush's photos and it's very loungy, no real tables fit all of us so the other option is to drive somewhere.
I don't know much about that area. I do know that there are tons of chain restaurants in Farmington,but it's about 25 minutes away.
Buckland Hills Mall is about 15 minutes away down Rt 84,


Lisa, how far is the Pizza place from the hotel? Could we grab some menus from them and maybe order in, we could go pick it up.

[logan&tylersmama]

you guys are making me laugh about driving in hartford - HELLO _ i do it everyday. Black eyed sallys is ok - parking isnt good and BUSY on friday nights - i will brain storm with coworkers and see - I am sure WINGS delivers and they are AWESOME!!!! check out their website - i think its wings over CT.
if you need me to and they will let you - i can pick up something for you - i am in the area daily
just let me know
jennifer

[lovingthemouse]

Lisa- I'm not doing the crop either since we are getting together - just wondered if anyone else was. Considering picking up a second Sat class - too many good choices- any recommendations?
As for dinner, anything not spicy works for me - since you know that area far better than I, I feel very comfortable letting you all decide.
I will be staying at the Marriott on Fri also - so no need to drive home only to return the next morning.
Raining cats and dogs here- thanks Tropical Storm Hanna - and we discovered a leak in the family room ceiling where the room joins the main part of the house. How lucky can we get?????:confused:

[calanniebu]

There are some really cute restaurants in East Hartford. It has a cute downtown area also. I went to a restaurant there for a business dinner. The company who's software I managed at the hospital is based in Farmington.

[LindaBabe]

I'm surprised the Marriott doesn't have a restaurant - or does it? Don't care what I eat - we can picnic in the room for all I care, it's the company that's the thing. The only thing the old lady requires is a chair she can get up off of, and the plush white couches don't quite sound like It. lol

[VacationKicks]

I've been keeping up with all the plans here by everyone but haven't been posting. I would still like to join everyone for dinner and I fine with eating in or going out.

I've never been to a scrapbook convention before and I have a couple of questions that maybe someone else knows the answers to.

I've gotten an email about registering to receive a free gift, isn't that what I did when I signed up for classes and paid? Is this just an add since now they have my email?

I've signed up for scheming around and I see I need 2 1/2 in photos, anyone know if I can get photos printed that size somewhere or do I just crop them to size?

I'll be driving up and back on Fri., is there a parking garage nearby?

I've never met anyone from the Dis before, how will we meet up for dinner? Just a place and time?

TIA

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm surprised the Marriott doesn't have a restaurant - or does it? Don't care what I eat - we can picnic in the room for all I care, it's the company that's the thing. The only thing the old lady requires is a chair she can get up off of, and the plush white couches don't quite sound like It. lol

there are 2 at the Marriott, Vivo and Crush.

Heck, I'm game for pizza if that's what we want to do.

[Lisa]

I'm surprised the Marriott doesn't have a restaurant - or does it? Don't care what I eat - we can picnic in the room for all I care, it's the company that's the thing. The only thing the old lady requires is a chair she can get up off of, and the plush white couches don't quite sound like It. lol

Driving around Hartford, East Hartford, Glastonbury doesn't bother me, I do it all the time too. We have a good pizza place in Glastonbury I could go to or how about I pick up a big several foot grinder (whatever size to accomodate the group) with an assortment of luncheon meats at Highland market, along with chips and dip and soda, and have big fiesta in our room, um er, BAMBs room?;) LOL

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Lisa]

I've been keeping up with all the plans here by everyone but haven't been posting. I would still like to join everyone for dinner and I fine with eating in or going out.

I've never been to a scrapbook convention before and I have a couple of questions that maybe someone else knows the answers to.

I've gotten an email about registering to receive a free gift, isn't that what I did when I signed up for classes and paid? Is this just an add since now they have my email?

I've signed up for scheming around and I see I need 2 1/2 in photos, anyone know if I can get photos printed that size somewhere or do I just crop them to size?

I'll be driving up and back on Fri., is there a parking garage nearby?

I've never met anyone from the Dis before, how will we meet up for dinner? Just a place and time?

TIA

I have gotten that email too. I don't think we need to do anything, we are already registered. We would get a little gift at the door when we check in. That is how most conventions are handled.

There is a garage right next to the convention center where we can park. Not sure of the cost. Yes, you can just crop your pictures down to that size. Honestly I was thinking of just cutting white paper to be my "pictures".

I believe I have your phone number so I can call you and give you my cell phone. Actually you can get my cell phone off of my web site. Give me a call when you get to the convention center Friday. I have a 3:00 pm class, we'll track you down. :)

[party of 3]

i got coupons in the mail for this i think last week. i'm not going, but does anyone want my coupons??? i'll gladly pop them in the mail for you.

[Lisa]

Coupons for the vendors? Oh, send them this way!!!:goodvibes

[party of 3]

i will lisa. i'll put them in the mail 1st thing tomorrow!

[calanniebu]

I'm game for whatever the majority decides. I will be staying at the Marriot Friday night with NEE and will be driving down from Boston Friday afternoon in time for my Friday afternoon class.

Hey BAMB: could you update the class listing? Anyone else change their classes around by the deadline?

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm game for whatever the majority decides. I will be staying at the Marriot Friday night with NEE and will be driving down from Boston Friday afternoon in time for my Friday afternoon class.

Hey BAMB: could you update the class listing? Anyone else change their classes around by the deadline?

I will after the kids go to bed tonight.

[labdogs42]

I wish I could go, but I can't swing it this year. I'll put it on the list of things I want to do for '09!! I can't wait to hear about it when everyone gets back!

[New England Eeyore]

I'm good with whatever for dinner too. Just point me in the right direction.

I'm getting excited!

[BernardandMissBianca]

you guys are making me laugh about driving in hartford - HELLO _ i do it everyday. Black eyed sallys is ok - parking isnt good and BUSY on friday nights - i will brain storm with coworkers and see - I am sure WINGS delivers and they are AWESOME!!!! check out their website - i think its wings over CT.
if you need me to and they will let you - i can pick up something for you - i am in the area daily
just let me know
jennifer

Jennifer I can't drive into Hartford, that underpass before you go to West Farms, I darn near cry there every time! I get flashbacks of Lady Diana's accident. I have to close my eyes, and that would not be good while driving!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Updated! Please check to see how accurate everything is.

What are we wearing to ID ourselves. I think I might wear my lanyard with my DIS LGMH

[Lisa]

Jennifer I can't drive into Hartford, that underpass before you go to West Farms, I darn near cry there every time! I get flashbacks of Lady Diana's accident. I have to close my eyes, and that would not be good while driving!

Honey, you won't have to drive thru any tunnels or underpasses to go to the convention hall.:hug:

[Lisa]

There is only seven of us for dinner? We could easily go out. I'll have my van.

[logan&tylersmama]

There is only seven of us for dinner? We could easily go out. I'll have my van.

can i join you guys for dinner?
jennifer

[Lisa]

can i join you guys for dinner?
jennifer

Absofrigginlutely!!!!!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

Honey, you won't have to drive thru any tunnels or underpasses to go to the convention hall.:hug:

I know that but still!!!

There is only seven of us for dinner? We could easily go out. I'll have my van.

cool! I call shot gun! Well not really, anyone that wants to ride up front can.

can i join you guys for dinner?
jennifer

Well, if you insist........

Absofrigginlutely!!!!!:goodvibes


Yeah what she said!!!!!!!!!

[LindaBabe]

Pizza or grinders would be fine with me!

[Lisa]

There is a Japanese restaurant next town over from Htfd, if we want to try to pretend that we are at Teppiyana (sp?) at Epcot. There is a 99 Restaurant, please someone decide.

Let's decide first, eating in (pizza or grinders) or going out.

All vote: I say in, we could kick up our heels and gab up a storm.:goodvibes

[calanniebu]

I'd vote for in too...gab fest sounds like fun. If we're really smart we can see if we can get our two rooms near each other. :-)

[lovingthemouse]

Hey, I have a small SUV that can handle 5 - so, if we need any more room......and mine refuses to go under overpasses or through tunnels Bamb!!! Well, I'd better find another way to get to Hartford - cause there are too many overpasses!!!;)

[New England Eeyore]

I'd vote for in too...gab fest sounds like fun. If we're really smart we can see if we can get our two rooms near each other. :-)

I was thinking that. I'll have to try and call the hotel and see if I can request we be near each other. Is the room under your name, BAMB? If so, is it Buffy or your "real" name?

[logan&tylersmama]

eating in is fine with me - let me know
we can chat on sat
jennifer

[BernardandMissBianca]

I was thinking that. I'll have to try and call the hotel and see if I can request we be near each other. Is the room under your name, BAMB? If so, is it Buffy or your "real" name?

It's under my "real" name but with DH's rewards I may end up in concierge. But I don't care if it's on another floor. DH said I can't call the rewards line, we would need to talk to the hotel itself. So if you want to call go for it, you can give them my info if you would like and they can call me to confirm I know you. in a non stalker kind of way ;)
do we want connecting rooms?

[New England Eeyore]

I called but she said I'd need confirmation numbers for both parties to be able to put the request in. If you want to PM me your confirmation number, I can try again.

Connecting rooms might be nice because we could pull at least the desk chair in from the other room to give more seating. Probably nothing else is easily moveable.

[lovingthemouse]

Ok, three weeks from now we'll be gabbing away. Have we determined whether there will be anything in particular to wear and id each other? Can you give me a hint as to what to bring - anything beyond the list they suggest you have? Anyone bringing their tote along to keep "newly purchased" things in?
Sorry I can't join you at Lisa's scrap tomorrow- family things that I have to do. Have a great time. Caroline

[BernardandMissBianca]

I called but she said I'd need confirmation numbers for both parties to be able to put the request in. If you want to PM me your confirmation number, I can try again.

Connecting rooms might be nice because we could pull at least the desk chair in from the other room to give more seating. Probably nothing else is easily moveable.

sending PM now.

Ok, three weeks from now we'll be gabbing away. Have we determined whether there will be anything in particular to wear and id each other? Can you give me a hint as to what to bring - anything beyond the list they suggest you have? Anyone bringing their tote along to keep "newly purchased" things in?
Sorry I can't join you at Lisa's scrap tomorrow- family things that I have to do. Have a great time. Caroline

I bring a big canvas tote for hauling stuffies. Also bring a 12x12 storage folder or something to put your layout in

like these:
http://www.cropperhopper.com/ProductImages/CH207.jpg

I was going to wear my WDW shirt on Friday. Not sure after that other then wearing my lanyard with my mickey tag on it.

sorry you can't be there! I won't be there long either, DH needs to head out early Sunday so there is lots to do.

[New England Eeyore]

Ok, three weeks from now we'll be gabbing away. Have we determined whether there will be anything in particular to wear and id each other? Can you give me a hint as to what to bring - anything beyond the list they suggest you have? Anyone bringing their tote along to keep "newly purchased" things in?
Sorry I can't join you at Lisa's scrap tomorrow- family things that I have to do. Have a great time. Caroline

I generally take a lot of classes at the CKCs, so I bring my over-the-shoulder Crop in Style Bag, so I have a place to put the projects with enough room that they don't get crushed. It is a bit big, but there is always a "bag check" area outside the vendor fair for something like $3 or $5 for the 2-days (I don't remember exactly but I really don't think it was more than that) where I like to stash my bag before shopping (you can add things to the bag whenever you want.) I agree with BAMB, that the one *must* bring is a storage envelope of some kind for 12x12 paper so it won't get crushed. Or, you can just buy so much of it that it creates it's own stack and avoids being crushed that way. :rolleyes1

I definitely can't commit to what I'm going to be wearing 3 weeks from now, but when it gets closer, I'll figure something out!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I generally take a lot of classes at the CKCs, so I bring my over-the-shoulder Crop in Style Bag, so I have a place to put the projects with enough room that they don't get crushed. It is a bit big, but there is always a "bag check" area outside the vendor fair for something like $3 or $5 for the 2-days (I don't remember exactly but I really don't think it was more than that) where I like to stash my bag before shopping (you can add things to the bag whenever you want.) I agree with BAMB, that the one *must* bring is a storage envelope of some kind for 12x12 paper so it won't get crushed. Or, you can just buy so much of it that it creates it's own stack and avoids being crushed that way. :rolleyes1

I definitely can't commit to what I'm going to be wearing 3 weeks from now, but when it gets closer, I'll figure something out!


DH is going to help me figure out if the confirm number is the same as the certificate # for the rewards code thing. Then I can send you a PM.

[lovingthemouse]

Not sure where LindaBabes room is, but we'll find you for sure!! It'll be the one with Bamb's place taped to the door!!:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Not sure where LindaBabes room is, but we'll find you for sure!! It'll be the one with Bamb's place taped to the door!!:thumbsup2

have Linda send NEE the confirm # so we can at least be on the same floor if we can't all be together.

[Lisa]

I love the idea of a connecting room. Hopefully that can be arranged.

I know I have several cell numbers of those attending. If anyone wants mine and doesn't have it, pm me and we can exchange numbers. I know one day I will be wearing my SDV t shirt. It's my fave, and most likely another Disney type shirt.

We could always do the lime green ribbon trick too to identify each other. Lovingthemouse and LindaBabe, what time do you folks think you will be getting there Friday? Ryan and NEE, how about you? Jennifer, we can exchange numbers tomorrow. Did I forget anyone? Hope not.

[New England Eeyore]

Yes, LindaBabe - if you have a cofirmation number you want to PM me, I'm going to call again sometime this weekend. I'll let you know what they say.

My first class isn't until the afternoon on Friday - so probably getting in shortly before then. I did enough damage in Manchester that I'm not leaving myself too much time for the vendor faire. And I've already been warned that I'm not allowed to shop with Ryan. Apparently I'm an enabler. :rolleyes1

[BernardandMissBianca]

I love the idea of a connecting room. Hopefully that can be arranged.

I know I have several cell numbers of those attending. If anyone wants mine and doesn't have it, pm me and we can exchange numbers. I know one day I will be wearing my SDV t shirt. It's my fave, and most likely another Disney type shirt.

We could always do the lime green ribbon trick too to identify each other. Lovingthemouse and LindaBabe, what time do you folks think you will be getting there Friday? Ryan and NEE, how about you? Jennifer, we can exchange numbers tomorrow. Did I forget anyone? Hope not.

sniff sniff, don't you want my number????? :sad1:




:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[lovingthemouse]

Hoping Linda sees your post, I do not have that info.
I understand about shopping damage - but the temptation is great!!!! Can I say Abstinence? Probably not! :lmao:

[Lisa]

sniff sniff, don't you want my number????? :sad1:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Oh, I have your number all right, ;) and your mother's too!

[VacationKicks]

I love the idea of a connecting room. Hopefully that can be arranged.

I know I have several cell numbers of those attending. If anyone wants mine and doesn't have it, pm me and we can exchange numbers. I know one day I will be wearing my SDV t shirt. It's my fave, and most likely another Disney type shirt.

We could always do the lime green ribbon trick too to identify each other. Lovingthemouse and LindaBabe, what time do you folks think you will be getting there Friday? Ryan and NEE, how about you? Jennifer, we can exchange numbers tomorrow. Did I forget anyone? Hope not.

I be attending also! I'll pm you my cell number.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I be attending also! I'll pm you my cell number.

when are you coming in?

[VacationKicks]

when are you coming in?

My first class isn't till 11:10 but I'll head up after the kids get on the bus. So I should arrive about 9am, so I can check out the vendors before hand. I see it opens at 10am but I figured I don't know where I'm going exactly, need to park, sign in. Do you think that planning to arrive at 9am is too early?

-Kim

[LindaBabe]

Yes, LindaBabe - if you have a cofirmation number you want to PM me, I'm going to call again sometime this weekend. I'll let you know what they say.

My first class isn't until the afternoon on Friday - so probably getting in shortly before then. I did enough damage in Manchester that I'm not leaving myself too much time for the vendor faire. And I've already been warned that I'm not allowed to shop with Ryan. Apparently I'm an enabler. :rolleyes1

Sorry - we're still on the road returning from Florida - I'll pm when I get back if you can wait a few more days. I still need to talk to the hotel about getting two doubles instead of a king so I can have a roomie. Although the king would have more floor space and I could bring a folding table . . .

Actually arriving Wednesday evening, because the Thrusday class starts early.

[New England Eeyore]

Safe travels home, Linda! Let me know whenever you do get home.

Do you think that planning to arrive at 9am is too early?

-Kim

No! It always takes longer than you think to park, get oriented, etc. And there will be a line to get in a mile long already at 9 am! "Early entry" people can get in then too.

[LindaBabe]

NEE, pm'd you all information. Duh! I forgot I could access it on line. lol.

[lovingthemouse]

My friend Laurie decided to join me yesterday. She registered for her classes -and will join us for dinner on Friday night too. Bamb - can you please add her to our list too?
Now to try and get a room close to you. What procedure are you using to locate close rooms? I am really looking forward to seeing you all.

[Lisa]

The more the merrier!!!

[LindaBabe]

Basically,LTM, if you book on line and note in the comments section that you would like to be close to {person's name} or after you get your ressie, pm the number and your real name to NEE, and she'll request the link.

[lovingthemouse]

Thanks Linda- I will pm her my confirmation number. Did you get home yet, or still on the road? Hoping you had a fantastic trip. Caroline

[LindaBabe]

Still on the road - tonight, Fayetteville, NC - home of Ft Bragg and Pope AFB.

[New England Eeyore]

I didn't have a spare minute to call this weekend. Hopefully I can call tomorrow from work.

[New England Eeyore]

I called this morning and asked them to link all 4 of our rooms, and requested mine and Buffy's be connecting. She put everything into the system for us all on the same floor and marked it "Do not move" but she said she couldn't guarantee it because it is too far in advance. I will try to call the week of CKC to make sure the notation is still there.

[LindaBabe]

Thank you for doing that, NEE!

Since I'm the first in, on Wednesday, I will also check to make sure the links are still in place.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Cool thanks for doing that NEE!!!

[lovingthemouse]

Thanks so much for calling and making the request - appreciate it!! :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

note to self:
squirrel away some money after paying bills

[Lisa]

I called this morning and asked them to link all 4 of our rooms, and requested mine and Buffy's be connecting. She put everything into the system for us all on the same floor and marked it "Do not move" but she said she couldn't guarantee it because it is too far in advance. I will try to call the week of CKC to make sure the notation is still there.

Terrific!!! we are having a paaaaartaaaaaay!:cool1: :cool1: I'm thinking I should bring the blender and the makings for Castaway Cay Konk Koolers!!!! We can do adult style or kiddee for those like me who love the drink but don't "drink".

I was asked via a pm what a Konk Koller was. This is a frozen drink that is served on Castaway Cay. Even though I rarely drink, I've been known to be at the first tiki bar I can find on the island when we land to order one. It is soooo yummy. Whenever anyone goes to Castaway Cay, I ask them to have one for me. Right, Linda Babe? :)

Ingredients:

1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 ounce pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.

Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

I generally throw everything into the blender with a handful of ice cubes and blend. Hmmm, think my boss will mind if I make up a batch this morning to have today?;) :lol

[logan&tylersmama]

Terrific!!! we are having a paaaaartaaaaaay!:cool1: :cool1: I'm thinking I should bring the blender and the makings for Castaway Cay Konk Koolers!!!! We can do adult style or kiddee for those like me who love the drink but don't "drink".

I was asked via a pm what a Konk Koller was. This is a frozen drink that is served on Castaway Cay. Even though I rarely drink, I've been known to be at the first tiki bar I can find on the island when we land to order one. It is soooo yummy. Whenever anyone goes to Castaway Cay, I ask them to have one for me. Right, Linda Babe? :)

Ingredients:

1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 ounce pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.

Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

I generally throw everything into the blender with a handful of ice cubes and blend. Hmmm, think my boss will mind if I make up a batch this morning to have today?;) :lol

LISA - I COULD MEET YOU FOR A LIQUID LUNCH!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer
sounds yummy

[LindaBabe]

Terrific!!! we are having a paaaaartaaaaaay!:cool1: :cool1: I'm thinking I should bring the blender and the makings for Castaway Cay Konk Koolers!!!! We can do adult style or kiddee for those like me who love the drink but don't "drink".

I was asked via a pm what a Konk Koller was. This is a frozen drink that is served on Castaway Cay. Even though I rarely drink, I've been known to be at the first tiki bar I can find on the island when we land to order one. It is soooo yummy. Whenever anyone goes to Castaway Cay, I ask them to have one for me. Right, Linda Babe? :)

Ingredients:

1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 ounce pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.

Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

I generally throw everything into the blender with a handful of ice cubes and blend. Hmmm, think my boss will mind if I make up a batch this morning to have today?;) :lol


I had one for you, too. RIGHT after I had one for ME!:beach: ( I don't drink either, except for Konk Koolers)

[Lisa]

I had one for you, too. RIGHT after I had one for ME!:beach: ( I don't drink either, except for Konk Koolers)

Now that is a friend! :hug:

[lovingthemouse]

Did you all get the room change notice for some of the classes? I was not even aware that rooms numbers had been given out, never mind the changes. It says our tickets would reflect the new room numbers. This makes it seem even closer now. :cool1:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I didn't get an e-mail, hmmmmmm........

[LindaBabe]

I got one, but I didn't know what the original room numbers were, so it didn't mean much. They must have had to kick them up to bigger rooms because the classes were so popular. The disney board book class was one of them.

PS. We may have nice cropping tables in the hotel rooms - The photo on the website looks like they have the two layer desks - the bottom layer is a table that rolls out from underneath the desk - big enough for two to crop or 4 or more to eat.

[lovingthemouse]

sending it along Buffy - might be that yu are not taking one of the classes whose room was changed.
Here is what they said:
Hi Students!

Thank you so much for choosing to spend your weekend with us at CKC-Hartford!

We had some room changes in our class schedule, and we wanted to make you aware of it. Your tickets will be printed with the correct room number, but it is always nice to receive notice of such changes in advance. Please note the following changes as you are scheduled for one of more classes listed below:

“Christmas Acrylic Album” on Friday @ 1:50 PM is now in room 17.
“Holidays with Scenic Route” on Saturday @ 12:30 PM is now in room 12.
“Lickety Split 8x8 Disney Board Book” on Friday @ 12:30 PM is now in room 17.
“Who Says Easy Needs to Look Easy” on Friday @ 12:30 PM is now in room 16.
“Who Says Easy Needs to Look Easy” on Saturday @ 12:30 PM is now in room 14.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and please let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Again, thank you for participation at CKC, and I hope you have a wonderful time in Phoenix!

Brittany


Note the closing- hope you have a great time in Phoenix!!! Didn't know
I was going there!!!:lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

are we going to have a mini crop or no?

Are you guys going to bring any albums to look at?

I wonder if we can get a break out room at the convention center to sit and eat at or if we need to hang in the rooms. I'm game for either.

Lisa do you think we should bring in a folding table to put between the beds to eat on? I can bring some camping chairs back Friday night if the rooms are big. I hope to check them out before I have to head home for the afternoon.

[Lisa]

are we going to have a mini crop or no?

Are you guys going to bring any albums to look at?

I wonder if we can get a break out room at the convention center to sit and eat at or if we need to hang in the rooms. I'm game for either.

Lisa do you think we should bring in a folding table to put between the beds to eat on? I can bring some camping chairs back Friday night if the rooms are big. I hope to check them out before I have to head home for the afternoon.

I can bring my 6' folding table if you want, I also have a bridge table. I think in our rooms would be better. We'll have our stuff there, and the privacy to act silly. Who really wants to schlep everything to our room, then schlep it to another room? :sad2: Not me.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ok, we should probably bring the bridge table, that's the one you bring to the crop right?

[LindaBabe]

I have a 6 foot table too, that I'll toss in the van, just in case. In the connecting rooms if they do, indeed, have the two layer desks, there will be two of the rolling tables. I wonder if they'll roll through the door?

Who's bringing what for our "picnic"? I know someone volunteered to pick up the grinder fixings. Since I'm arriving so early, my assignment had better be something non-perishable, like chips, nuts, canned sodas or paper goods.

[New England Eeyore]

Okay I'm getting really excited now!

You can assign calanniebu and I to bring whatever as far as food goes - we'll be driving down Friday and can stop along the way to get anything. Connecticut is chock full of Stop and Shops.

Since Linda is getting there a day early, maybe she could call one of us (or will you have internet access?) after she sees the room and let us know what would be easy/helpful to bring for extra chairs/tables, etc. I have a few little TV tray type tables if needed.

I would love to look at other people's albums! That would definitely be a fun thing.