SDV Orlando 2010, August 27 - 29

[BernardandMissBianca]

Link to 2009 thread

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2109148


link to Dream Events
http://www.dreameventsinc.com/

Packages:

Dream Weekend includes: 2 nights hotel stay (Friday & Saturday), Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 3 days - Friday 9:00 am through Sunday 3:00 pm, Friday Dinner Buffet, Saturday Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. All listed package prices are per person. NOTE: If you wish to Purchase Additional Meal Tickets for Non-Cropping Spouses or Children, please contact us directly. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

1A Dream Weekend Single Occ. $575.00
1B Dream Weekend Double Occ. $415.00
1C Dream Weekend Triple Occ. $377.00
1D Dream Weekend Quad Occ. $340.00

Early Bird Weekend includes: 3 nights hotel stay (Thursday, Friday & Saturday), Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 3 days - Friday 9:00 am through Sunday 3:00 pm, Friday Dinner Buffet, Saturday Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. All listed package prices are per person. NOTE: If you wish to Purchase Additional Meal Tickets for Non-Cropping Spouses or Children, please contact us directly. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

2A Early Bird Single Occ. $760.00
2B Early Bird Double Occ. $512.00
2C Early Bird Triple Occ. $445.00
2D Early Bird Quad Occ. $375.00

Mini SDV Friday/Saturday includes: 1 night hotel stay (Friday), Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 2 days - Friday 9:00 am through Saturday night departure (up till 8:00am Sunday permitted), Friday Dinner Buffet and Saturday Dinner Buffet. All listed package prices are per person. NOTE: If you wish to Purchase Additional Meal Tickets for Non-Cropping Spouses or Children, please contact us directly. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

3A Mini SDV F/FS Single Occ. $400.00
3B Mini SDV F/FS Double Occ. $315.00
3C Mini SDV F/FS Triple Occ. $294.00
3D Mini SDV F/FS Quad Occ. $273.00

Mini SDV Saturday/Sunday includes: 1 night hotel stay (Saturday), Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 2 days - Saturday 9:00 am through Sunday 3:00 pm, Saturday Dinner Buffet and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. All listed package prices are per person. NOTE: If you wish to Purchase Additional Meal Tickets for Non-Cropping Spouses or Children, please contact us directly. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

4A Mini SDV S/SS Single Occ. $380.00
4B Mini SDV S/SS Double Occ. $285.00
4C Mini SDV S/SS Triple Occ. $265.00
4D Mini SDV S/SS Quad Occ. $245.00


Local Package (Hotel Not Included)

3 Day Local (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 3 days - Friday 9:00 am through Sunday 3:00 pm; Friday Dinner Buffet, Saturday Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

5N 3 Day Local FSS $257.00

2 Day Local (Friday & Saturday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 2 days - Friday 9:00 am through Saturday night departure (till 8:00am Sunday morning allowed); Friday Dinner Buffet and Saturday Dinner Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

6N 2 Day Local FS $217.00

2 Day Local (Saturday & Sunday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 2 days - Saturday 9:00 am through Sunday 3:00pm; Saturday Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

7N 2 Day Local SS $187.00

1 Day Local (Friday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 1 day - Friday 9:00 am through Friday night departure (till 8:00am Saturday morning allowed), and Friday Dinner Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

8N 1 Day Local FRI $120.00

1 Day Local (Saturday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 1 day - Saturday 9:00 am through Saturday night departure (till 8:00am Sunday morning allowed), Saturday Dinner Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!
9N 1 Day Local SAT $120.00

1 Day Local (Sunday) includes: Reserved Seating in the Crop Room for 1/2 day - Sunday 9:00 am through 3:00 pm, and Breakfast Buffet. Now Earn Discounts Off Your Check or Money Order Payments!

10N 1 Day Local SUN $70.00


Cast of Characters:

Lisa
Buffy (BAMB)
MomK
MomE
Diana (dlbwright)
Marylee (pixiedustforever)
Pam (tubachick)
Rebecca (rlovew)
Jennifer (JandJ)
Stephanie (DisneyIsTerrific)
Ann (Minnie Ann)
Renee (rgionet)
Nikki (nikkistevej)
Penny
Gwen
Melissa (mecllap)
Patty (hegs65)
Michele

Typically most of us book the early bird weekend package

Breakfast Saturday: I can make the ressies as early as 2/27/10
Ohana (I will have my Table in Wonderland card too!)

Lisa
MomE
MomK
BAMB
rlovew
JandJ
Tubachick
Pixiedustforever
dlbwright
DisneyIsTerrific
Minnie Ann
Pinball Family
ZerotoHero
rgionet
Nikki(nikkistevej)
Penny
Gwen
Patty
Michele

[Lisa]

I started planning for this crop before I even left the last crop! :rotfl2:

How many more days? 344? :woohoo:

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm going to talk to DH this weekend, I'm going to check the sports schedules for the schools...and I hope I can come in for Friday/Saturday... it would have to be a quad as I know own a college kid! LOL

[PinballFamily]

Z2H and I will be onsite during the 2010 Orlando SDV! (Celebration 25th anniversary trip/WDW family vacation/DCL cruise!) We'd like to meet up somehow (at least for a meal or two?) with you fun folks, even if we don't join you for the cropping. We'll have to see how the trip planning and budgeting works out...:sunny:

[Lisa]

Pinball Family, that would be great. Try to earmark Saturday morning for the group character breakfast. I think Ohana's was mentioned. And you also have to see the crop room. It is amazing how some ladies set up their tables, almost like mini LSS.

[PinballFamily]

The photos of the crop room from this past event were incredible! Since we'll be packing for a 12-day WDW stay, then the cruise, I think even *thinking* about also bringing crop stuff is crazzzzzy! :crazy: (But that won't stop me, just slow me down a bit!)

We love Ohana's but have never done a breakfast there. Sat would be good as that's our last full WDW day before heading to the port on Sun a.m. So, we'll give some thought to doing one of the SDV local day options or maybe just buying meal tickets (it says spouses/children - but also friends?) from one of you with your reservations.

[rlovew]

We love Ohana's but have never done a breakfast there. Sat would be good as that's our last full WDW day before heading to the port on Sun a.m. So, we'll give some thought to doing one of the SDV local day options or maybe just buying meal tickets (it says spouses/children - but also friends?) from one of you with your reservations.

Meal tickets are outrageous- I would not suggest them- They are about $50-60 a day for 1 buffet meal- I would say that they are not at all worth it. While I would be willing to do that for you I just don't think it is worth it- planning on meeting us for a character breakfast on Saturday would be better- Friday night we will be doing tags for breakfast again I think- so maybe joining us for that.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I'm going to talk to DH this weekend, I'm going to check the sports schedules for the schools...and I hope I can come in for Friday/Saturday... it would have to be a quad as I know own a college kid! LOL

If you can make it down I know a quad would be more afordable for me- I would also say that it doesn't make much oif a difference to add on Sunday's cropping - this year it cost $14 so we just decided to add it since it included breakfast (one of my favorite of the meals as I can always find more I like).

Rebecca

[PinballFamily]

Meal tickets are outrageous- I would not suggest them- They are about $50-60 a day for 1 buffet meal

WOW! :faint: Thanks for the info - sheesh! Meeting up would be so fun (Z2H really enjoyed it this time) - so we'll just keep an eye on your planning and see how we can insert ourselves - nicely! - into your plans for sometime Fri/Sat.

[PrincessNancy96]

If you can make it down I know a quad would be more afordable for me- I would also say that it doesn't make much oif a difference to add on Sunday's cropping - this year it cost $14 so we just decided to add it since it included breakfast (one of my favorite of the meals as I can always find more I like).

Rebecca

That would be do-able... I'll talk to DH and keep you posted.. he knows I want to go; the kids also know I want to go... it's a time to do it for myself year since I have a significant birthday the month before...

[morgansmom2000]

I would love love love to go, but it won't be possible since we've got the cruise scheduled for October 2010. I'll have fun reading about your plans and prep!

[morgansmom2000]

That would be do-able... I'll talk to DH and keep you posted.. he knows I want to go; the kids also know I want to go... it's a time to do it for myself year since I have a significant birthday the month before...

Huh...I have a significant birthday *that* month...I wonder... :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Huh...I have a significant birthday *that* month...I wonder... :rotfl:

Hmmmm, she's done it now! And MomE will be thrilled if someone took the heat off of her for a change! LOL

[morgansmom2000]

When is MomE's bird-day?

[BernardandMissBianca]

the 24th of August? Or some where around there.

[JandJ]

Count me in! When DH picked me up this year I said "I really want to go next year" and he said "I figured" so I'm already planning! Right now it looks like we won't be traveling to Nepal until late 2010/early 2011.

Not sure about the roommate situation as of yet. If I can't convince DH to go with, then I'll need a roommate (or two).

I had a significant birthday this year, a few days before SDV - it's a great way to celebrate :goodvibes

[rlovew]

I wasn't sure about going- as we are just at a lower income but DH asked if I wanted top go again and has agreed to help make it work. But I sill think having 2 roommates (or 3) instead of one would make it a lot easier.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think we will all be quading up this year!

[JandJ]

I don't know if I can share a bathroom with 3 other women :lmao:

[dlbwright]

A ? by my name, how rude! :lmao: No, BAMB, I am there! :thumbsup2 Lisa, MomE and I were talking about it on Saturday. By the way, missed you Saturday. I wanted to tell you I am all caught up on my P365 album for the pages that I have. Now if my consultant will just get on the ball and order me more pages I could work on my album more! :rotfl::rotfl:

Tried to sign up today, but had a question for Lisa on something. I will probably be signing up tomorrow. I am not missing out on all that fun again! :woohoo:

[BernardandMissBianca]

SWEET!!! I will remove the ? then!

Sorry I wasn't there. I have got to get my house in order, it's a disaster area!

I'm glad you are all caught up, I was caught up until SDV because I brought it with me. Now I need to do another round of printing.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Add me!!!! I'm going to go next year. Now that I'll be working, I'm going to set aside a part of my checks specifically for this. :goodvibes

[Lisa]

When is MomE's bird-day?

August 20th

A ? by my name, how rude! :lmao: No, BAMB, I am there! :thumbsup2 Lisa, MomE and I were talking about it on Saturday. By the way, missed you Saturday. I wanted to tell you I am all caught up on my P365 album for the pages that I have. Now if my consultant will just get on the ball and order me more pages I could work on my album more! :rotfl::rotfl:

Tried to sign up today, but had a question for Lisa on something. I will probably be signing up tomorrow. I am not missing out on all that fun again! :woohoo:

That CMC of yours is such a slacker, ;) :rotfl2: especially today. Spent all day :sick:

Rooming with four people in one bathroom hasn't been a problem, heck last year we had five in our room. I have a picture of MomE, MomK and BAMB all in the bathroom using the vanities. Nancy and Stephanie, that would be awesome if you can join us.

[BernardandMissBianca]

we'll need to start working on roomies at some point but I think you have to have that hammered out before you register.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I just chatted with DH about this and he said "go for it"!!!!:banana: I'll need at least 1 roommate (or more!).

I also have a Tables in Wonderland card.

I'm a newbie with all this so just let me know when and how I need to register!!!!

[tubachick]

I'm in. I'll be with the family again. but can't wait for Ohana!!! :thumbsup2

[MinnieAnn]

Me too! Me too! Me too!

Please add me to the list 'cause I really hope I can make it.

I won't know until spring whether my court schedule will cooperate - but as long as I can be away that week I really want to be there again - and not sick this time!

I LOVE Ohana so I'm definitely in for breakfast, too!

Ann

[BernardandMissBianca]

I've got you added Ann!! I hope you can make it too.

[PinballFamily]

Add us in for the Ohana breakfast and we'll see what else we might be able to do with you guys...!

PBF
Z2H

[BernardandMissBianca]

SWEET! I will add you in right now, looks like we are going to have a big crew this year!!

[PinballFamily]

Awesome! This will be such fun! What is the ballpark cost pp for the breakfast - like $30? We've got an elaborate and colorful budget process going on for our WDW trip, so this event should be added. (At some point, I might post a pic of our savings wall - the kids love it and even DH is "into" it!!!)

[Scrappy_Tink]

Forgive me my lack of knowledge here...I'm a long time Disney Lover, but short time Scrapbooker! :goodvibes I've never paper scrapbooked, my first attempt at scrapbooking has been purely digital (I'm better at the computer, glue and sissors in my hands are dangerous weapons!) I'm just now getting the hang of it, but have been enjoying it imensely!

Anyway, can anyone tell me if digital scrapbookers are welcome at the SDV?

TIA!!

Kelly

[rlovew]

Forgive me my lack of knowledge here...I'm a long time Disney Lover, but short time Scrapbooker! :goodvibes I've never paper scrapbooked, my first attempt at scrapbooking has been purely digital (I'm better at the computer, glue and sissors in my hands are dangerous weapons!) I'm just now getting the hang of it, but have been enjoying it imensely!

Anyway, can anyone tell me if digital scrapbookers are welcome at the SDV?

TIA!!

Kelly

I know that Lisa did a little digital scrapbooking while at SDV this year- their is outlets available so my guess is that if you choose to scrap digitally that would be fine- you must bring duck tape to tape down any cords to the outlet and I would suggest an extension cord in case you are a little further from an outlet- at the Contemporary resort this year their seemed to be an outlet box between each set of tables but there were many less at the Yacht Club last year.

We would welcome you to join us at the Dis tables- I would check the FAQ on the SDV board (use one of the links from the 1st post of this thread) for more information from SDV itself. Most people I saw there were paper scrappers (asnd many had their whole rooms with them) but only SDV could answer for sure. My guess is as long as you put on your registration ou needed access to an outlet it would be okay but checking with Nancy at SDV is the only way to be sure (again she is not a member of this board so you would have to go to their site to do this.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

I did see a few girls there with their laptops to use for the cricuts. So as long as you bring an extension cord and duct tape to tape the cords to floor I don't see why you couldn't do it.
If you decide to come, just send Nancy Bohrer and email telling her you want to digi scrap and ask if you could be seated near an outlet. We have one on either side of our table so I know there are plenty to be had.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I added a link to dream events in the first post.

[Lisa]

PinballFamily, breakfast was about $26, so if you budget between that to $30 pp you should be fine.

scrappy Tink, we would love to have you join us. I did digiscrap at the last SDV, I had a HUGE power outlet in the floor right behind me. I did bring an extension cord, and make sure you bring some duct tape in case your are further away from the power source. Don't want anyone tripping over the cord.

[Scrappy_Tink]

Thank you so much everyone!! I heart the Disboards!! I will send Ms. Nancy at SDV an email. It sounds like a lot of fun, I know it'd be a hugh learning experience for me! :goodvibes

Lisa, are you going to digiscrap again this year?

[Scrappy_Tink]

Oh BTW, do I tell Nancy I want to be at the Dis table, or do you guys add me to it? :goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

PM me your real name(first and last) and I can add you to the list when I send Nancy our seating chart.
When you put in your seatmates, just say DIS DIVAS and my name, I'll PM you with that now.

[BernardandMissBianca]

oh and do you want to be added to the breakfast list? It's at Ohana this time.

[Lisa]

I most likely will be as I pretty much have gone digi. I do traditional only sometimes now. Typically I work on paper albums at SDV to give to teachers, para, etc at my daughters school. It is a great project to do there and I get it done before the holiday crazies.

Check out our thread from this years SDV, I posted (well New England Eeyore helped) a layout I did from pictures taken this year.

[Lisa]

I ran into an absentee DIS scrapper today at our little pharmacy in town today. Turns out she will be in WDW the week of SDV and is toying with sending her men home as planned but she staying behind to crop with us! Com'on, Kristy, you know you want to!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I ran into an absentee DIS scrapper today at our little pharmacy in town today. Turns out she will be in WDW the week of SDV and is toying with sending her men home as planned but she staying behind to crop with us! Com'on, Kristy, you know you want to!!!!

Shut up!!! My Kristy!! as in former DIS member before life got in the way!!
So cool!!!!

And Kelly (Scrappy_Tink) will be joining us as well. We are going to have an awesome group this year!!!

[Scrappy_Tink]

Shut up!!! My Kristy!! as in former DIS member before life got in the way!!
So cool!!!!

And Kelly (Scrappy_Tink) will be joining us as well. We are going to have an awesome group this year!!!

Thanks so much for your help Buffy!! I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to know the people on this part of the board. :rotfl:

I most likely will be as I pretty much have gone digi. I do traditional only sometimes now. Typically I work on paper albums at SDV to give to teachers, para, etc at my daughters school. It is a great project to do there and I get it done before the holiday crazies.

Check out our thread from this years SDV, I posted (well New England Eeyore helped) a layout I did from pictures taken this year.

Thanks for the reply Lisa! I'm still training myself on Photoshop Elements...I've bought so many stinking books, I could open my own PE library! :rolleyes: I don't know why they don't have "how to" books with programs any more!

We would welcome you to join us at the Dis tables- I would check the FAQ on the SDV board (use one of the links from the 1st post of this thread) for more information from SDV itself. Most people I saw there were paper scrappers (asnd many had their whole rooms with them) but only SDV could answer for sure. My guess is as long as you put on your registration ou needed access to an outlet it would be okay but checking with Nancy at SDV is the only way to be sure (again she is not a member of this board so you would have to go to their site to do this.


Thanks for the tip (and welcome) Rebecca! As suggested, I asked on the registration form to seat me near an outlet with the understanding I needed to bring my own powercord and tape.

[BernardandMissBianca]

What do we want to do for break out sessions, DIS classes, swaps etc.

I bought the bind it all if we want to do another page swap for a book.

and do we want shirts for all 3 days this time? I loved the blue and of course the pink, what other color would you suggest.
I want to get started on mine soon!

[Lisa]

Shut up!!! My Kristy!! as in former DIS member before life got in the way!!
So cool!!!!

That would be the one!!!!:yay:

[AlexWyattMommy]

What about a lime green t-shirt, in honor of the DIS Lime Green Mickey Heads from Home Depot?

[pixiedustforever]

Hullooooooooooooooooo!


I second the lime t-shirt idea!
How cool that so many want to go in 2010! :yay:

Gotta go back & read the whole thread.
Gee, what else have I missed? :confused3

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh, I don't know how good I would look in Lime green. That might be kinda scary!!!

holy cow, room spinning be back soon.

[Scrappy_Tink]

Hi! Newbie here! :rotfl: I know it's not an exciting color....but how about Black? We could have a blingy crown and Scrapp'n Dis Divas on it?

[rlovew]

I for one want something light in color- I don't really want to have to cut too much detail around the design.

Rebecca

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Like Rebecca, I prefer a light color. It's way too hot for a dark color. I like the lime green choice!

[gtrigona]

I was a vendor here!!! Hope you all had fun! I know I did and I will definitely be there every year from now on!
Gina

[ZeroToHero]

Whoa, news to me about the 'Ohana thing. Guess I better get on board now!

Sounds fun though - I can't wait to see everyone again!

[tubachick]

Hi Everyone!

I like the LIME t-shirt Idea. I also suggest cutting out the year (if you all don't mind).

Whoo-Hoo !!! Big crowd!!! Hopefully we'll all be in shouthing distance of each other!!!!

[Scrappy_Tink]

I'm new to the whole idea of how to do the shirts (cutting out, etc.) so I'm sticking with the experts! :goodvibes I'm sure whatever decided will be wonderful!

[Scrappy_Tink]

Wow, I finely finished the 2009 SDV thread! I have to say, it looks a little intimidating. I'm going to feel like a slaker, compared to all you hard-working paper scrappers! :sad2: I'm a little in awe of all the projects you guys did together, so please bear with me when we meet up in Aug. I promise I'm a quick learner, and will do my best to keep up with the group! I looked at the pics of the last meeting, it looked like so much fun! Here's some questions I thought of when reading the thread:

1. I think I read someone mentioning decorating the table? Do we do that, or just some other groups? Buffy mentioned to tell Nancy I was with the Dis Diva table. Is that our group name?

2. I noticed in the pics that there are some niffty cup holders on some tables. Do they sell those there, or can you buy one before hand?

3. A question near and dear to my heart: Did I hear someone mention brownies? :rotfl: Do we all plan a snack list, or just whoever feels like sharing something, bring it?

4. Okay, Lisa, where did your husband find hot pink duct tape? I have to get me some!

5. Do they try to group everyone's rooms together, so we can visit/room-hop easier?

6. I know the purpose of the meeting is scrapping, but do people generally take a break now & then and catch a parade or fireworks or anything at the parks? (I'm trying to figure out whether to get an annual pass or not, because me & DH will be going to the F & W Festival this year and I think an AP would be cheaper than buying tickets for each visit).

Well, that's all for now....tho I'm sure there's going to be a million other questions as the months progress, especially when we start making plans for make & takes (some of those were pretty intimidating looking, you guys look like such pros!) I just hope, being a digi-scraper (and a beginner at that!) that I can make a contribution to the group. :)

TIA!!

Kel

[Lisa]

Wow, I finely finished the 2009 SDV thread! I have to say, it looks a little intimidating. I'm going to feel like a slaker, compared to all you hard-working paper scrappers! :sad2: I'm a little in awe of all the projects you guys did together, so please bear with me when we meet up in Aug. I promise I'm a quick learner, and will do my best to keep up with the group! I looked at the pics of the last meeting, it looked like so much fun! Here's some questions I thought of when reading the thread:

1. I think I read someone mentioning decorating the table? Do we do that, or just some other groups? Buffy mentioned to tell Nancy I was with the Dis Diva table. Is that our group name?

2. I noticed in the pics that there are some niffty cup holders on some tables. Do they sell those there, or can you buy one before hand?

3. A question near and dear to my heart: Did I hear someone mention brownies? :rotfl: Do we all plan a snack list, or just whoever feels like sharing something, bring it?

4. Okay, Lisa, where did your husband find hot pink duct tape? I have to get me some!

5. Do they try to group everyone's rooms together, so we can visit/room-hop easier?

6. I know the purpose of the meeting is scrapping, but do people generally take a break now & then and catch a parade or fireworks or anything at the parks? (I'm trying to figure out whether to get an annual pass or not, because me & DH will be going to the F & W Festival this year and I think an AP would be cheaper than buying tickets for each visit).

Well, that's all for now....tho I'm sure there's going to be a million other questions as the months progress, especially when we start making plans for make & takes (some of those were pretty intimidating looking, you guys look like such pros!) I just hope, being a digi-scraper (and a beginner at that!) that I can make a contribution to the group. :)

TIA!!

Kel

Bring on any and all questions.

Rebecca pretty much ran the make and takes. Minnie Ann did an adorable Tigger tag, and Pixie Dust did a great layout make and take. If you choose to contribute or bring a make and take that is fine, if not, don't worry about it. I myself brought some new papers that were out for distribution Sept 1st. I couldn't get my act together before SDV for much more than that. You may find one morning you are brushing your teeth and decide, wow, that would be great for us to do. This year was the first year we did make and takes.

The scrappers who are local bring in balloons to decorate the table. One year BAMB did a Mickey sillouette in green paper (DIS color). Yes, our name is DIS Divas.

Nifty cup holders can be purchased online beforehand and I believe some vendors do have it for purchase. Mine and my mother's is the CM Sidekick. I believe Memory Makers has one too. BAMB has that one, I think. The cup holders are great for keeping drinks off the tables and potential accidents. :scared1:

As far as snacks, everyone just brings something. (are you noticing a trend, we are pretty laid back, far from Divas!:laughing:

My pink duct tape was purchased in CT thanks to BAMB's DH. I believe he got it at Wally World. I had a major suitcase malfunction on the way from CT to FL.:scared1:

As far as going to the parks, some people did, some did not, again, it's what people felt like doing. My Mom and Rebecca have developed a tradition of hitting the jacuzzi and water slide during an evening. Several ladies go to the parks for a lunch break. Mom and I arrive early and get our park time in before we start scrapping. You would be amazed how quickly the scrapping time goes by. There are classes that are offered, though this year the selection was limited. The rule of thumb is if you are going to WDW more than 10 days then APs are good to get.

Being that we are at the Contemporary, we can see the MK fireworks right outside the convention hall doors. :thumbsup2 Rooms were not grouped together. Some people were in the tower, some were in outer Mongolia, and some were staying at WL.

[ZeroToHero]

Rooms were not grouped together. Some people were in the tower, some were in outer Mongolia, and some were staying at WL.

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Some people could hear the Hoop-De-Doo from their room..

[Scrappy_Tink]

Bring on any and all questions.

Rebecca pretty much ran the make and takes. Minnie Ann did an adorable Tigger tag, and Pixie Dust did a great layout make and take. If you choose to contribute or bring a make and take that is fine, if not, don't worry about it. I myself brought some new papers that were out for distribution Sept 1st. I couldn't get my act together before SDV for much more than that. You may find one morning you are brushing your teeth and decide, wow, that would be great for us to do. This year was the first year we did make and takes.

The scrappers who are local bring in balloons to decorate the table. One year BAMB did a Mickey sillouette in green paper (DIS color). Yes, our name is DIS Divas.

Nifty cup holders can be purchased online beforehand and I believe some vendors do have it for purchase. Mine and my mother's is the CM Sidekick. I believe Memory Makers has one too. BAMB has that one, I think. The cup holders are great for keeping drinks off the tables and potential accidents. :scared1:

As far as snacks, everyone just brings something. (are you noticing a trend, we are pretty laid back, far from Divas!:laughing:

My pink duct tape was purchased in CT thanks to BAMB's DH. I believe he got it at Wally World. I had a major suitcase malfunction on the way from CT to FL.:scared1:

As far as going to the parks, some people did, some did not, again, it's what people felt like doing. My Mom and Rebecca have developed a tradition of hitting the jacuzzi and water slide during an evening. Several ladies go to the parks for a lunch break. Mom and I arrive early and get our park time in before we start scrapping. You would be amazed how quickly the scrapping time goes by. There are classes that are offered, though this year the selection was limited. The rule of thumb is if you are going to WDW more than 10 days then APs are good to get.

Being that we are at the Contemporary, we can see the MK fireworks right outside the convention hall doors. :thumbsup2 Rooms were not grouped together. Some people were in the tower, some were in outer Mongolia, and some were staying at WL.

Thanks Lisa!! The more I read about the event, the more excited I get!! :banana: Sorry to hear about the suitcase malfunction! Guess the hot pink duct tape came in handy, eh? :goodvibes

I'll have to be on the lookout for the cup holders!! I'm already trying to think of ways to make my workspace "user friendly", though I won't have as much things to spread out besides my mouse and bamboo writing pad. But I want my space to be purdy too! :rotfl:

[Scrappy_Tink]

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Some people could hear the Hoop-De-Doo from their room..

Oops, I meant to comment about this too...I thought if you chose to book through SDV, and didn't book your own lodging, that it would be at the Contemporary? Does this mean that we might be booked anywhere from Pop to the Contemporary? :confused3

[rlovew]

Thanks Lisa!! The more I read about the event, the more excited I get!! :banana: Sorry to hear about the suitcase malfunction! Guess the hot pink duct tape came in handy, eh? :goodvibes

I'll have to be on the lookout for the cup holders!! I'm already trying to think of ways to make my workspace "user friendly", though I won't have as much things to spread out besides my mouse and bamboo writing pad. But I want my space to be purdy too! :rotfl:

If you don't have too much and you don't gripe about your neighbors moving into the bits of space you are not working in then you'll just be a popular neighbor.

Seriously- we do tend to move into each others space a bit as we are working depending on what we are working on. I think Buffy was wanting us to have some table decor for the middle this year though- like a big sign. One of the groups had cute little flags for each member- it had their name (board name type I believe) on one side and the group name on the other.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Oops, I meant to comment about this too...I thought if you chose to book through SDV, and didn't book your own lodging, that it would be at the Contemporary? Does this mean that we might be booked anywhere from Pop to the Contemporary? :confused3

No everyone was at the Contemporary- Lisa, Buffy, MomE, and Mom K got the furthest room from anywhere possible- they were across the canal from the Wilderness Lodge- the joke was that even though they were at the Contemporary if they had a path across getting things at the Wilderness Lodge would be closer than the Contemporary lobby.

Last year at the Yacht Club- I was in that spot as far to the far side of the building from the convention center as I could be. This year though Jennifer and I got lucky and were in a tower room. Some people even had tower rooms with an MK view- of course in the tower you get woken up at 7am by Chef Mickey's.

Rebecca

[Scrappy_Tink]

If you don't have too much and you don't gripe about your neighbors moving into the bits of space you are not working in then you'll just be a popular neighbor.

LOL *Humming Mr. Roger's Neighborhood* Would you be my? Could you be my? Won't you be my neighbor? :lmao: Now everybody's gonna like me because of my prime property!

No everyone was at the Contemporary- Lisa, Buffy, MomE, and Mom K got the furthest room from anywhere possible- they were across the canal from the Wilderness Lodge- the joke was that even though they were at the Contemporary if they had a path across getting things at the Wilderness Lodge would be closer than the Contemporary lobby.

Last year at the Yacht Club- I was in that spot as far to the far side of the building from the convention center as I could be. This year though Jennifer and I got lucky and were in a tower room. Some people even had tower rooms with an MK view- of course in the tower you get woken up at 7am by Chef Mickey's.

Rebecca

Thanks for clearing that up Rebecca! Guess it's just the luck of the draw how close you are. I wouldn't mind being by Chef Mickey's...I already sleep with earplugs because DH snores like a freight train! :headache:

[Lisa]

Two of our ladies used their DVC points for lodging and booked the crop separately. That would be the only reason why someone would be at a different resort. ZtH and her beau happened to be there at the same time so she came to visit us for a bit. :)

[Scrappy_Tink]

Oh, I meant to ask too....does the Dis Diva's have a facebook page, or is the main communication through the Disboards? I love the Disboards, just want to make sure i'm not missing out on anything!

I think I'm done asking questions for the day! ;) Thanks for all your patience!

[Lisa]

Our main communication is here at the DIS boards. Some of us live near each other so we see each other on occasion.:)

By the way, I love your countdown banner.

[dlbwright]

Lisa,

I talked to AuntB on Friday and we got the ok to use the points for the days before SDV. I :lovestruc my aunt! We can book 11 months before at our home resort (Beach Club Villas) or 7 months before at any other resort. We are going to have to talk about this on Saturday. Ie: what resort, how many people (for how big a room). So exciting! :woohoo:

(Had to add :banana: because K is sitting with me and wanted it) ;):lmao:

[Scrappy_Tink]

Our main communication is here at the DIS boards. Some of us live near each other so we see each other on occasion.:)

By the way, I love your countdown banner.



Thanks Lisa! Actually, i''m knocking around the idea of booking at Bay Lake Towers Sunday night, just to see what the Top of the World Lounge hoopla is all about. :goodvibes We just bought a few points at the Boardwalk, so we can spend long weekends there during F & W Fest.

It must be nice having Dis friends nearby!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey, just wanted to let y'all know the room is seriously spinning still. I am feeling really crappy and very weird so I think I will be gone for the rest of the week. I have not felt this bad in years! So talk amongst yourselves I'll be back when I'm feeling better.
All you pros out there take care of my newest peep! Kelly, you are in good hands so don't worry about anything!

shoot Lisa or myself a PM if you need anything. She lives close by so we chat often.

[Scrappy_Tink]

Hey, just wanted to let y'all know the room is seriously spinning still. I am feeling really crappy and very weird so I think I will be gone for the rest of the week. I have not felt this bad in years! So talk amongst yourselves I'll be back when I'm feeling better.
All you pros out there take care of my newest peep! Kelly, you are in good hands so don't worry about anything!

shoot Lisa or myself a PM if you need anything. She lives close by so we chat often.

I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well Buffy :sick: I hope you get better soon. Thanks again for all the assistance :flower3:. The people here are great! :yay:

Now I need to find a banner that marks the end of deer season. My DH is peeking over my shoulder and asked about it. :rolleyes:

[ZeroToHero]

:hug: Buffy.... feel better! Drink fluids, eat chocolate, all that good stuff. :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh God, noooo chocolate. the only thing I can eat is wonton soup and water.

[Scrappy_Tink]

I'd love to get to know some of you better, before we meet in Aug. I know most of you have already met...would you mind sharing a little about yourself? I can start...

My name is Kelly...I just had my big 5.0. birthday in July (and boy was it hard!). I live with my wonderful Hubby Gregg (46, yeah, I'm a cradle robber!)We got married at the Shades of Green last May and are still on our Honeymoon :hug:

I work as a Criminal Intelligence Analysis for a federal law enforcement agency and Gregg does contract work, and works part-time with the local Sheriff's department. We have my two boys living with us...Jakey (DS-17), and Jon (DS-19), who will be joining the Army in February.

Oh, can't forget Max, my furry son who never talks back, and always wags his tail when I get home! :goodvibes Makes me wish all my sons were yellow labs! :yay:

[JandJ]

..I already sleep with earplugs because DH snores like a freight train! :headache:

:rotfl2: me too! Except last night his snoring was SO loud the earplugs did no good and I had to <politely> ask him to roll over a couple of times.

I think Lisa answered all of your specific questions. I brought cookies to share, and will probably do that again (now that I know MomE's favorite kind!). We were all pleasantly surprised by sweet gifts and treats from some of the other girls! I loved our little DIS break-out sessions! The only breaks from scrapping I took, other than eating and sleeping, were to unpack once our room was ready, change into jammies for Saturday night (love to crop in comfort), and I went to the gym on Saturday. For such a nice resort the gym could be better. The ceiling is so low that I swore if I went on too much of an incline on the treadmill my head would have hit the ceiling!
We live pretty close to Disney and go often so I didn't take time to go to the parks until DH got there Sunday afternoon. We stayed over and went to MK and EPCOT. Like Lisa said, you'll be surprised how quickly your time in the crop room flies by.

For introductions . . . I'm Jennifer (or Jen) and married my wonderful DH at Wilderness Lodge in 2005. This past August my odometer turned the big 4-0 and I am loving it! I tell everyone I'm 40, Fit, and Fabulous! I think it helps that I still get carded for beer at the grocery store :goodvibes I robbed the cradle a bit too; DH will be 36 next week. We are in the process of adopting a child from Nepal. It is a looooooong process and the DIS Divas have been incredibly supportive :grouphug:

[rlovew]

I am Rebecca, I also live in Fl so I don't generally go to the parks during the scrap weekend- I just scrapped- that is how I finished as many pages as I did - well over 100.

My husband and I married in NC in 1999- we celebrated our 10th Anniversary with an amazing trip to the Grand Floridian this past June (it was so much cheaper than in July- our actual anniversary).

I taught 3rd grade until 2 years ago when we moved to a new area of Florida for my husband to start pastoring a church. I love being a pastor's wife although I am ready to find a little something more to do I think- of course since I felt that way I haven't had any time to try- I am driving a friend in the congregation around a bit this week- I head to Disney for a couple of days on Wednesday night- Dh has classes on Friday and Saturday. Next week my mom is coming up and we are heading to Disney for the food and wine festival Tuesday through Thursday. So when I have time I might look into something but right now I feel like I barely have time to keep up with my swap commitments.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

double post

Rebecca

[pixiedustforever]

I was a vendor here!!! Hope you all had fun! I know I did and I will definitely be there every year from now on!
Gina
Gina's Treasure Chest

Welcome to our little happy family, Gina! Looking forward to seeing you
again in August 2010! :cheer2:

Marylee pixiedust:

[ZeroToHero]

Hello! I'm Danica, and I'm from Massachusetts...... I'm the youngest of everyone, and am thus a "Musette" and not a Diva... ;)

I don't have much else to say.. I'm a student, and live with my family, including PinballFamily, my mom. That's about it. :)

[Scrappy_Tink]

:rotfl2: me too! Except last night his snoring was SO loud the earplugs did no good and I had to <politely> ask him to roll over a couple of times.

I think Lisa answered all of your specific questions. I brought cookies to share, and will probably do that again (now that I know MomE's favorite kind!). We were all pleasantly surprised by sweet gifts and treats from some of the other girls! I loved our little DIS break-out sessions! The only breaks from scrapping I took, other than eating and sleeping, were to unpack once our room was ready, change into jammies for Saturday night (love to crop in comfort), and I went to the gym on Saturday. For such a nice resort the gym could be better. The ceiling is so low that I swore if I went on too much of an incline on the treadmill my head would have hit the ceiling!
We live pretty close to Disney and go often so I didn't take time to go to the parks until DH got there Sunday afternoon. We stayed over and went to MK and EPCOT. Like Lisa said, you'll be surprised how quickly your time in the crop room flies by.

For introductions . . . I'm Jennifer (or Jen) and married my wonderful DH at Wilderness Lodge in 2005. This past August my odometer turned the big 4-0 and I am loving it! I tell everyone I'm 40, Fit, and Fabulous! I think it helps that I still get carded for beer at the grocery store :goodvibes I robbed the cradle a bit too; DH will be 36 next week. We are in the process of adopting a child from Nepal. It is a looooooong process and the DIS Divas have been incredibly supportive :grouphug:

Nice to meet you Jen! Yay, a fellow Dis Bride! :bride: Ug, I can definitely sympathize about DH's snoring!! My boys are always laughing because they can hear Gregg all the way into the living room. Sometimes making him roll helps....not as good as putting a pillow over his head though. :rotfl2: Just kidding!

I'm going to have to start thinking about what goodies to contribute :rolleyes: I know it's months & months away, but I love planning things.

Must be nice being carded at 40 (and fabulous!)! :woohoo: That is so exciting about your future son/daughter. Do you have a information on your new child yet, or is the adoption still in the beginning stages? Congratulations!!

I am Rebecca, I also live in Fl so I don't generally go to the parks during the scrap weekend- I just scrapped- that is how I finished as many pages as I did - well over 100.

My husband and I married in NC in 1999- we celebrated our 10th Anniversary with an amazing trip to the Grand Floridian this past June (it was so much cheaper than in July- our actual anniversary).

I taught 3rd grade until 2 years ago when we moved to a new area of Florida for my husband to start pastoring a church. I love being a pastor's wife although I am ready to find a little something more to do I think- of course since I felt that way I haven't had any time to try- I am driving a friend in the congregation around a bit this week- I head to Disney for a couple of days on Wednesday night- Dh has classes on Friday and Saturday. Next week my mom is coming up and we are heading to Disney for the food and wine festival Tuesday through Thursday. So when I have time I might look into something but right now I feel like I barely have time to keep up with my swap commitments.

Rebecca

Hi Rebecca! Over 100 pages!! WOW! :yay: Congrats on your 10 year anniversary. I don't think there's any place better than Disney to celebrate anything. My sister is married to a Baptist minister in Michigan, and she really enjoys being a pastor's wife too. It's nice that you help out with the ministry by helping member's of the congregation. :goodvibes Hope you & your mom have fun at F & W Fest. Me and DH are going to our first one in Oct, can't wait!

Hello! I'm Danica, and I'm from Massachusetts...... I'm the youngest of everyone, and am thus a "Musette" and not a Diva...

I don't have much else to say.. I'm a student, and live with my family, including PinballFamily, my mom. That's about it.

Hi Dancia! Love that name! What do you mean, you are a student, and that's about it? ;) You are a Diva-in-Training!

Thanks you guys for responding and letting me get to know you some. You've made me feel really welcome, and I appreciate it!

[Lisa]

Yes, Danica is a good kid, I often forget her age. Lou is going to be slighted when he finds out you forgot to mention him! (she and I met up in NH and in FL)

Kelli, did I miss it, did you tell us from what part of the country you are from. North, east, south, west? As you can see I live in CT, as does BAMB and dblwright who will all be at the next SDV. I'm 29, though my license will tell you different. ;) :lmao::lmao: I too am a government employee, over 17 years. Often go down to the DC area on business, and few other areas so I try to meet up with other DIS members if they are in that area. I thought I was going to FL last Feb, Rebecca and I were planning on meeting up but with the change of the administration, that national meeting was cancelled. Drats, maybe another time.

Jen, I thought you just celebrated your big 3-0 birthday. Wow, you certainly are fit and fabulous. I did not realize you were 40.

Rebecca, you are a speed demon when you are scrapping. Not only did you do all those pages, but you coordinated all those make and takes!

Kelli, do you know where your son will be doing his basic training? Bless him knowing he wants to serve his country. :thumbsup2

[rlovew]

Hope you & your mom have fun at F & W Fest. Me and DH are going to our first one in Oct, can't wait!


DH and I are actually going this week for his birthday and will be there for the opening of the F&W- we both really love it. I hope you enjoy it too.

Rebecca

[ZeroToHero]

Yes, Danica is a good kid, I often forget her age. Lou is going to be slighted when he finds out you forgot to mention him! (she and I met up in NH and in FL)


:scared1: Oh my!! I can't believe I forgot about him!!! (Don't tell him!!! :lmao:)

I also have a wonderful DBF, Lou, who is 19 and a recent Disney-addict!

We went for a trip in August (and that's why he's recently a Disney Addict), and that was our second time going together, although first on our own. Our first trip that we met up, our families actually planned trips at the same time, before we started going out. When we did start going out, we were talking about the summer, and discovered we were going at the same time. How weird?

So I skipped out on my sister's birthday to hang out with his family. She (and my mother) never let me live that down..... :rolleyes1


Alright, I think I'm done.. Lisa, did I forget anything else? :rotfl2:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'll introduce myself too! I'm Stephanie and I also live in Florida, but I'm up in the panhandle so not as close to WDW as I would like to be! This will be my first SDV and my first time meeting anyone from the Dis (unless I meet someone between now and then!). I'm 47 and have been married for 20 years. My DH and I had our honeymoon at WDW. I've got one DS who is 16 and 2 kitties.

[JandJ]

That is so exciting about your future son/daughter. Do you have a information on your new child yet, or is the adoption still in the beginning stages? Congratulations!!


We're just starting. We were on a waiting list for a domestic adoption for over a year, but it just wasn't working out. We always wanted to adopt from Nepal and it all came together this year - they reopened to international adoption and we meet the criteria. I've been working on our international Home Study and Dossier to be submitted to Nepal in January 2010. It's a mountain of paperwork but will all be worth it!


Jen, I thought you just celebrated your big 3-0 birthday. Wow, you certainly are fit and fabulous. I did not realize you were 40.


Now that is very nice to hear :cool1: you made my day!

DH and I are actually going this week for his birthday and will be there for the opening of the F&W- we both really love it. I hope you enjoy it too.

Rebecca

My DH's birthday is next week and we were going to go on his birthday and get the gift card (since we have Passes) but he wants to wait and go to the F&W Festival in October, maybe stay over, and make it an anniversary trip.

We LOVE the F&W Festival! I don't make Disney albums anymore since we go so much. If I even take any pictures I just put them in our yearly book, but I made a specific F&W scrapbook a couple years ago. It's so much fun, and well, I love to eat!

I'll introduce myself too! I'm Stephanie and I also live in Florida, but I'm up in the panhandle so not as close to WDW as I would like to be! This will be my first SDV and my first time meeting anyone from the Dis (unless I meet someone between now and then!). I'm 47 and have been married for 20 years. My DH and I had our honeymoon at WDW. I've got one DS who is 16 and 2 kitties.

Stephanie and I are going to be roomies :goodvibes That's cool that you honeymooned in Disney! We spent a few nights at WL after our wedding, but our families and friends were still in Disney, so it wasn't so much of a quiet, romantic, alone honeymoon time. We did go on an official honeymoon cruise. Not a Disney cruise, though, but we'll do that one once our child is old enough to enjoy it.

And yes, ZtoH is a baby ;) I met her for the first time when she stopped by SDV this year and what a nice girl. So glad you'll join us next year!

I really hope Buffy's feeling better :flower3:

[Scrappy_Tink]

Yes, Danica is a good kid, I often forget her age. Lou is going to be slighted when he finds out you forgot to mention him! (she and I met up in NH and in FL)

Kelli, did I miss it, did you tell us from what part of the country you are from. North, east, south, west? As you can see I live in CT, as does BAMB and dblwright who will all be at the next SDV. I'm 29, though my license will tell you different. ;) :lmao::lmao: I too am a government employee, over 17 years. Often go down to the DC area on business, and few other areas so I try to meet up with other DIS members if they are in that area. I thought I was going to FL last Feb, Rebecca and I were planning on meeting up but with the change of the administration, that national meeting was cancelled. Drats, maybe another time.

Jen, I thought you just celebrated your big 3-0 birthday. Wow, you certainly are fit and fabulous. I did not realize you were 40.

Rebecca, you are a speed demon when you are scrapping. Not only did you do all those pages, but you coordinated all those make and takes!

Kelli, do you know where your son will be doing his basic training? Bless him knowing he wants to serve his country. :thumbsup2

Hi Lisa! I'm from Missouri (or should I say Misery?!) I've been working for the government for just about the same amount of time as you, most of it in law enforcement...isn't it nice when you hit the 8 hrs leave per pay period? :banana: Are you in NSPS? What a pain! I might be doing some training around the DC area (around Ft. Belvoir) next year.

LOL, you'll have to tell me how to get one of those 29-and-holding driver's license! I gotta get me one of those! :rotfl:

My son is going to be doing his basic training, and MP training at Fort Leonard Wood. I have mixed emotions about it, it's going to be hard to have him so close, but not able to see/talk to him. We figured it would be that way though, because Ft. Leonard Wood is home of the Military Police school. Thank you for the kind words, I'll pass them along to him!

Oh my!! I can't believe I forgot about him!!! (Don't tell him!!! )

I also have a wonderful DBF, Lou, who is 19 and a recent Disney-addict!

We went for a trip in August (and that's why he's recently a Disney Addict), and that was our second time going together, although first on our own. Our first trip that we met up, our families actually planned trips at the same time, before we started going out. When we did start going out, we were talking about the summer, and discovered we were going at the same time. How weird?

So I skipped out on my sister's birthday to hang out with his family. She (and my mother) never let me live that down.....


Alright, I think I'm done.. Lisa, did I forget anything else?

Isn't it fun introducing new people to Disney?! It's nice that both your families are "Disney People". I talked DH (then DBF) into going the year before we got engaged. It was so much more than he thought it would be, and he was so impressed with the different things to do, and the wonderful restaurants. He's not quite at the "addict" stage, but there's hope for him yet! :wizard:

I'll introduce myself too! I'm Stephanie and I also live in Florida, but I'm up in the panhandle so not as close to WDW as I would like to be! This will be my first SDV and my first time meeting anyone from the Dis (unless I meet someone between now and then!). I'm 47 and have been married for 20 years. My DH and I had our honeymoon at WDW. I've got one DS who is 16 and 2 kitties.

Hi Stephanie! We will be Newbies together! Everyone here is so welcoming, I know it's going to be fun. Our boys around the same age. Is your's a junior in high school too?

DH and I are actually going this week for his birthday and will be there for the opening of the F&W- we both really love it. I hope you enjoy it too.

Rebecca

Fun!! Do you guys have any special dinner ressies, or playing it by ear at the F & W Fest? I can't wait to taste all the new food!

[MinnieAnn]

I'm Ann. I'm also a federal (law enforcement) employee (almost 17 years now and yes, those 8 hours of leave per pay period are sweet!) and live in Norman, Oklahoma. I also converted my hubby to Disney on our honeymoon 13+ years ago at the WL. We are parents to two spoiled cats, Marius and Cosette, named after the couple in Les Miserables.

I've been a CTMH consultant for about eight years, but am just doing it as a hobbiest now to make more time for my own projects. Besides scrapbooking and stamping, I enjoy genealogy, cross stitch, playing the piano and alto sax, and planning WDW trips! Our next one is in December for all the special Christmas activities and my 46th (EEK!) birthday! I'm very involved at my church and with the OU Alumni Band, which has been a great way for me to keep in touch with my college buddies.

I had a great time at my first SDV but I was sick most of the time. Hopefully, I'll have better luck next year. Everyone I met from the DIS group was wonderful, and Lisa and MomE have converted me into a UConn women's basketball fan (as long as they aren't playing my Sooners).

I'm looking forward to SDV 2010 and all the fun planning between now and then!

[Lisa]

Lisa, did I forget anything else? :rotfl2:

I don't think we caught your major. ;) :)

Hi Lisa! I'm from Missouri (or should I say Misery?!) I've been working for the government for just about the same amount of time as you, most of it in law enforcement...isn't it nice when you hit the 8 hrs leave per pay period? :banana: Are you in NSPS? What a pain! I might be doing some training around the DC area (around Ft. Belvoir) next year.

My DH's father was from Missurah. In fact this past summer we did have a conference in Kansas City which I opted out of. It was at the same hotel that collapsed back in 1980 where my DH's aunt and her husband died.

And yes, love the eight hours of AL. and no, not NSPS.

I'm Ann. I'm also a federal (law enforcement) employee (almost 17 years now and yes, those 8 hours of leave per pay period are sweet!) and live in Norman, Oklahoma. I also converted my hubby to Disney on our honeymoon 13+ years ago at the WL. We are parents to two spoiled cats, Marius and Cosette, named after the couple in Les Miserables.

I've been a CTMH consultant for about eight years, but am just doing it as a hobbiest now to make more time for my own projects. Besides scrapbooking and stamping, I enjoy genealogy, cross stitch, playing the piano and alto sax, and planning WDW trips! Our next one is in December for all the special Christmas activities and my 46th (EEK!) birthday! I'm very involved at my church and with the OU Alumni Band, which has been a great way for me to keep in touch with my college buddies.

I had a great time at my first SDV but I was sick most of the time. Hopefully, I'll have better luck next year. Everyone I met from the DIS group was wonderful, and Lisa and MomE have converted me into a UConn women's basketball fan (as long as they aren't playing my Sooners).

I'm looking forward to SDV 2010 and all the fun planning between now and then!

MinnieAnn, I did not know you are a CTMH consultant, nor did I realize you were a Fed, nor did I know you are into genealogy. I know of a regional genealogy conference coming in March to MA. It is free to register, and I realize that it is too far for you, but if you register, you can get the ematerials of all the sessions given, you don't have to attend. When the registration call comes out I will let you know. I'll have to remember to post it on the genealogy thread we have over at the FUN of It forum. MomK and I went two years ago, I thought it was really good.

MomE and I stand true, if our UConn girls can't win, then we want the OK girls to win!!! Besides, we love Stacy Hansmeyer. If the finals come down to the two teams though, sorry, all gloves off.:rolleyes1

This is turning into a very informational thread. Thanks, Kelli, for bringing that about.

[ZeroToHero]

I don't think we caught your major. ;) :)



:rolleyes1

I am a Psychology/History double major, with a minor in Government, and possibly another minor if I have time for it, which I think I will. Otherwise I may graduate in three years instead of four (I'm just that cool :lmao:).

[Lisa]

More like that cool and THAT SMART!!!! :thumbsup2

[PinballFamily]

:rolleyes1

I am a Psychology/History double major, with a minor in Government, and possibly another minor if I have time for it, which I think I will. Otherwise I may graduate in three years instead of four (I'm just that cool :lmao:).

The BEST part of all is that she is on a full-four-year free ride Honors Program scholarship - worth about $120K! No student loans (at least for undergrad) for her -- or her poor, impoverished parents who simply must spend all their extra money on scrapbook supplies :wave2: -- to pay back!

Yes, she's mine (!) and I'll post a short bio later -

[Scrappy_Tink]

I'm Ann. I'm also a federal (law enforcement) employee (almost 17 years now and yes, those 8 hours of leave per pay period are sweet!) and live in Norman, Oklahoma. I also converted my hubby to Disney on our honeymoon 13+ years ago at the WL. We are parents to two spoiled cats, Marius and Cosette, named after the couple in Les Miserables.

I've been a CTMH consultant for about eight years, but am just doing it as a hobbiest now to make more time for my own projects. Besides scrapbooking and stamping, I enjoy genealogy, cross stitch, playing the piano and alto sax, and planning WDW trips! Our next one is in December for all the special Christmas activities and my 46th (EEK!) birthday! I'm very involved at my church and with the OU Alumni Band, which has been a great way for me to keep in touch with my college buddies.

I had a great time at my first SDV but I was sick most of the time. Hopefully, I'll have better luck next year. Everyone I met from the DIS group was wonderful, and Lisa and MomE have converted me into a UConn women's basketball fan (as long as they aren't playing my Sooners).

I'm looking forward to SDV 2010 and all the fun planning between now and then!

WOW, it's weird how we have so much in common....profession-wise anyway! :goodvibes I don't know what CTMH is? Sorry to hear you were sick last year.

I'm so envious of you guys that get to go to WDW around Christmas, I'm dying to see all the decorations and lights....*sigh*...maybe next year! I hope you and hubby have a great visit for your birthday!

My DH's father was from Missurah. In fact this past summer we did have a conference in Kansas City which I opted out of. It was at the same hotel that collapsed back in 1980 where my DH's aunt and her husband died.

And yes, love the eight hours of AL. and no, not NSPS.


KC is a fun place to visit, St. Louis is closer to us, so that's our stomping ground when we want a little culture! That is so sad about DH's aunt and uncle. :sad1:


I am a Psychology/History double major, with a minor in Government, and possibly another minor if I have time for it, which I think I will. Otherwise I may graduate in three years instead of four (I'm just that cool ).

Wow, that is great Dancia! I know your parents have to be so proud! Psych/History/Gov?! You should always be employeed considering all the psycho government people in the history! :laughing:

The BEST part of all is that she is on a full-four-year free ride Honors Program scholarship - worth about $120K! No student loans (at least for undergrad) for her -- or her poor, impoverished parents who simply must spend all their extra money on scrapbook supplies -- to pay back!

Yes, she's mine (!) and I'll post a short bio later -

That is WONDERFUL!! Doesn't it feel good to have such a great kid?!

[Scrappy_Tink]

I just wanted to thank all you guys for sharing, it's nice getting to know you and find some of the things we have in common...from snoring husbands :headache: to professions, to hobbies, to places we live (BTW Lisa, did I mention I used to live in CT too? I lived in Madison, and worked up at Groton for 3 years 98-01.) Really miss the New England falls! I have a sister that lives in Laconia, NH, which is a wonderful place to go leaf-peeping! And as strange as it sounds Anne, I also lived in Midwest City, OK (84-87), so we were practically neighbors too! I had a good friend I worked with that lived in Norman. Her name was Donnita Dagg, it's a small world, maybe you knew her?

Well, I need to put in my ear plugs and go snuggle up with Hubby for the night...it's going to be a long day at work tomorrow. We are being inspected, and it's a pain in the patootie! wish me luck!

You'all have a great night!

Kel

[dlbwright]

Alright, I just got yelled at by my roomie that I have not introduced myself yet. So I figured I better do it before I get beat up! :lmao:

My name is Diana. I have been married 8 years. I have a dd who will be 3 end of next month and a ds who is 16 months. And my first baby, Tucker, he is an Australian Cattle Dog.

I work as a computer consultant on a Helpdesk. When people break their puters, I try and help them to fix them.

I have lived in CT all my life (I am 37). Until I was like 32 I had lived in the same square 1/2 mile my whole life, pathetic, I know. I was so excited when I moved one town over. I felt like such a hell raiser! :rotfl:

I go to Lisa's crops because they are like 10 minutes from my house. I had met her on the disboards a few years ago. Went to a crop she was a part of, not hosting. Those people at that time were way CM natzis and I could not take it so I never went back. :rolleyes1 Went to CK Hartford and noticed a bunch of noisy women in the Disney class and one had this really pretty paper. Now I never ask people anything, I am normally a very quiet person. I decided to ask this woman where she got her paper and she told me and I left the class. A few minutes later I get tackled by this woman and she asked me if I was Diana and she said she was Lisa where I used to scrapbook! :eek: I have been going to her crops ever since and she even lets me go out and play with her once in while too! :flower3::hug:

Going to Disney in December with my mom and aunt and kids. And can't wait for SDV next year. Which reminds me, I need to go do my deposit right now. I almost forgot. :scared1:

There Lisa, now you can't beat me up! :cool2:

[pixiedustforever]

OK, I'll be next!

I'm Marylee and I am a member of the cradle robber club.:laughing:
I passed the 5.0. milestone a few years ago. My snoring hubby is 49. We've been married for 6 1/2 years and are an Eharmony success story. Before Texas, I lived in Atlanta GA & West Palm Beach FL.
The kiddos are DS16 (lives with us), DD17 (doesn't live with us), and 2 four legged princesses princess:princess: (a white/yellow lab & a black lab/border collie mix) who are both 4 years old.
DH is an IT Director and is the administrative pastor of our church.

My DH was introduced to Disney (by me!) before we married. He needed to know what he was REALLY getting into! :lmao: He fell in love with the atmosphere of Wilderness Lodge.
Good thing - since that's where I bought into DVC when single. He likes it so much that we have a room of furniture from the lodge in our home in Texas ... and we're S-L-O-W-L-Y
redoing our home to be mission/lodge like. If you see a carved totem pole, let me know! :rotfl2:

My working outside the home is as an independent contractor (merchandising and mystery shopping.) I did work full time before marriage, but DH & I agreed that it would be better that I be
at home after school for his then 11 & 12 year old kiddos. No complaining from me! :rotfl:

The 2009 SDV was my second. And I am SO looking forward to 2010!!! :woohoo:

And to give credit where it's due, it was MinnieAnn that did the layout for our Make & Take at the SDV! :thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Woah, where do you get Disney furniture?!?!?

[Lisa]

(BTW Lisa, did I mention I used to live in CT too? I lived in Madison, and worked up at Groton for 3 years 98-01.)

Kelli, I worked in Groton in 2000! At the subase. The fall foliage is starting. I love the fall and the change of leaves. We know Laconia, last week was the race. I feel for your sister with all that traffic.

Alright, I just got yelled at by my roomie that I have not introduced myself yet. So I figured I better do it before I get beat up! :lmao:

My name is Diana. I have been married 8 years. I have a dd who will be 3 end of next month and a ds who is 16 months. And my first baby, Tucker, he is an Australian Cattle Dog.

I work as a computer consultant on a Helpdesk. When people break their puters, I try and help them to fix them.

I have lived in CT all my life (I am 37). Until I was like 32 I had lived in the same square 1/2 mile my whole life, pathetic, I know. I was so excited when I moved one town over. I felt like such a hell raiser! :rotfl:

I go to Lisa's crops because they are like 10 minutes from my house. I had met her on the disboards a few years ago. Went to a crop she was a part of, not hosting. Those people at that time were way CM natzis and I could not take it so I never went back. :rolleyes1 Went to CK Hartford and noticed a bunch of noisy women in the Disney class and one had this really pretty paper. Now I never ask people anything, I am normally a very quiet person. I decided to ask this woman where she got her paper and she told me and I left the class. A few minutes later I get tackled by this woman and she asked me if I was Diana and she said she was Lisa where I used to scrapbook! :eek: I have been going to her crops ever since and she even lets me go out and play with her once in while too! :flower3::hug:

Going to Disney in December with my mom and aunt and kids. And can't wait for SDV next year. Which reminds me, I need to go do my deposit right now. I almost forgot. :scared1:

There Lisa, now you can't beat me up! :cool2:

About time you showed up!!! How could I beat you up?:confused3 I be an :littleangel: and be my peep. And I can't believe that is the only reason you go to the crops. Here I thought it was my pleasing personality. :lmao::lmao:

Hey, Danica.....:thumbsup2

[ZeroToHero]

Hey, Danica.....:thumbsup2

:thumbsup2

I sent you a message!

[pixiedustforever]

Woah, where do you get Disney furniture?!?!?

When Disney did a furniture refurb several years ago - it was on Ebay!
It was sold by the room and individual pieces.

So we're kinda at WL even when at home! :dance3:

Marylee pixiedust:

[JandJ]

When Disney did a furniture refurb several years ago - it was on Ebay!
It was sold by the room and individual pieces.

So we're kinda at WL even when at home! :dance3:

Marylee pixiedust:

That's so cool that you got the furniture! We wanted to do that too, since we were married on Sunrise Terrace and spent the first few nights of our honeymoon at WL, but we didn't have room in our house. We love WL! Even if we don't stay at WL we visit Sunrise Terrace whenever we're at Disney.

[rgionet]

Hi all!!

count me in on the list of those going next year! I'll be there for breakfast too - I have never had breakfast at 'Ohana so I'm looking forward to that!

I live in Mass with my DH of 14 years (well our Anniversary is in 2 weeks!) and our twin DS who are 10. Our furry children are a black cocker spaniel who is just about 14 and a 6 month old springer spaniel puppy!

We are Disney addicts! We used to visit Disney 2 to 3 times a year, but now that the boys are older and my husband is a teacher we can't go during the school year. Now we are limited to the 2 weeks in August that we go down. We own DVC and my part time job is a travel agent that specializes in Disney because I just can't talk about it enough!

My first SDV was in 2004 - the year of Hurricane Charley! I have gone every year since. The crazy thing is that Orlando is the only SDV I have made it to and the New England SDV is held in Burlington, MA which is only about 45 minutes from my house!

I have been sitting with the Groovy Chicks for years at the SDV and the past 2 years I have been getting to know the DIS ladies. They are a fabulous group that I am thrilled to get to know! :hug:

Can't wait for August 2010!!! :banana:

[dlbwright]

About time you showed up!!! How could I beat you up?:confused3 I be an :littleangel: and be my peep. And I can't believe that is the only reason you go to the crops. Here I thought it was my pleasing personality. :lmao::lmao:

Ok, let me state it here. Lisa is one of the nicest people I have ever met. So kind, helpful, good friend. I could go on and on. For those who have not met Lisa, she is just a wonderful person. I am proud and honored to be her friend! :worship:;):thumbsup2:flower3:

[Scrappy_Tink]

Yay, finely home so I can play!! This inspection is killing me!

Alright, I just got yelled at by my roomie that I have not introduced myself yet. So I figured I better do it before I get beat up!

My name is Diana. I have been married 8 years. I have a dd who will be 3 end of next month and a ds who is 16 months. And my first baby, Tucker, he is an Australian Cattle Dog.

I work as a computer consultant on a Helpdesk. When people break their puters, I try and help them to fix them.

I have lived in CT all my life (I am 37). Until I was like 32 I had lived in the same square 1/2 mile my whole life, pathetic, I know. I was so excited when I moved one town over. I felt like such a hell raiser!

I go to Lisa's crops because they are like 10 minutes from my house. I had met her on the disboards a few years ago. Went to a crop she was a part of, not hosting. Those people at that time were way CM natzis and I could not take it so I never went back. Went to CK Hartford and noticed a bunch of noisy women in the Disney class and one had this really pretty paper. Now I never ask people anything, I am normally a very quiet person. I decided to ask this woman where she got her paper and she told me and I left the class. A few minutes later I get tackled by this woman and she asked me if I was Diana and she said she was Lisa where I used to scrapbook! I have been going to her crops ever since and she even lets me go out and play with her once in while too!

Going to Disney in December with my mom and aunt and kids. And can't wait for SDV next year. Which reminds me, I need to go do my deposit right now. I almost forgot.

There Lisa, now you can't beat me up!

Hi Diane! I think it's so nice that you'all live so close together. Thanks for the deposit reminder, I forgot today was payday...it's been that busy! You mean, I joined the noisey bunch and a hell raiser!? :rotfl: Oh goody, I'm gonna be at the cool table! :cool2:

I'm Marylee and I am a member of the cradle robber club.
I passed the 5.0. milestone a few years ago. My snoring hubby is 49. We've been married for 6 1/2 years and are an Eharmony success story. Before Texas, I lived in Atlanta GA & West Palm Beach FL.


I love to hear internet sucess love stories! I met DH on Yahoo! personals. It's so hard to meet people if you aren't the bar-hopping type. Welcome to the cradle-robbing snoring husband club! :goodvibes I bet mystery shopping is fun!

Kelli, I worked in Groton in 2000! At the subase. The fall foliage is starting. I love the fall and the change of leaves. We know Laconia, last week was the race. I feel for your sister with all that traffic.


That is too funny! I worked for NCIS (back when nobody knew what it stood for!) at Groton in 2000! I always got choked up when the subs would come up the river with the guys standing on top with the flag waving. Yeah, my sister complains every year about the traffic during bike week.

Hi all!!

count me in on the list of those going next year! I'll be there for breakfast too - I have never had breakfast at 'Ohana so I'm looking forward to that!

I live in Mass with my DH of 14 years (well our Anniversary is in 2 weeks!) and our twin DS who are 10. Our furry children are a black cocker spaniel who is just about 14 and a 6 month old springer spaniel puppy!

We are Disney addicts! We used to visit Disney 2 to 3 times a year, but now that the boys are older and my husband is a teacher we can't go during the school year. Now we are limited to the 2 weeks in August that we go down. We own DVC and my part time job is a travel agent that specializes in Disney because I just can't talk about it enough!

My first SDV was in 2004 - the year of Hurricane Charley! I have gone every year since. The crazy thing is that Orlando is the only SDV I have made it to and the New England SDV is held in Burlington, MA which is only about 45 minutes from my house!

I have been sitting with the Groovy Chicks for years at the SDV and the past 2 years I have been getting to know the DIS ladies. They are a fabulous group that I am thrilled to get to know!

Can't wait for August 2010!!!

Hi! I can't wait for breakfast at Ohanas either! I love dinner there and have to go every visit. Will you be sitting with Groovy Chicks this year, or joining the Dis Divas? I can't wait to meet everyone in person! :yay:

[BernardandMissBianca]

OK my turn. Y'all better know I love you because my head is pounding but I'm posting!!!

OK, I am Buffy, BernardandMissBianca, BAMB, and I will sometimes respond to hey you. Oh and I'm also known as Sherlock here too but that's a story for another time. We are known in these parts as the Blinks because we live in Blink and ya Miss it, CT.
I am 35 and I have been married to DH for 16 years. We met at, drum roll please............... The enlisted men's club in Groton (he was stationed there)!!!!! super duper small world huh. We have 4 monsters, I mean angels, 3 boys 13, almost 9 and almost 8 and Princess Blink, she is 3 going on 16.
My first SDV was 2005. momK went with me and I've been hooked ever since. Dh went with me in 2006 but it's been me and mom ever since. It's kind of my thank you for watching my kids and what not (she lives next door).

I met Lisa through Kristy who I met on the DIS, not realizing we live 2 towns over. I went to the CM nazi's crops as well til she gave me a hard time about my tearing rulers. :rolleyes: I met Diana when she starting coming to crops again, and the rest of the girls from here.

and to answer you question about Renee, she sits with the Groovy Chicks but we sit next to them so we all basically have our own corner of the room. The Groovy Chicks are a blast!

Renee, I will get you on the list now!

334 days!!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo:

[Scrappy_Tink]

OK my turn. Y'all better know I love you because my head is pounding but I'm posting!!!

OK, I am Buffy, BernardandMissBianca, BAMB, and I will sometimes respond to hey you. Oh and I'm also known as Sherlock here too but that's a story for another time. We are known in these parts as the Blinks because we live in Blink and ya Miss it, CT.
I am 35 and I have been married to DH for 16 years. We met at, drum roll please............... The enlisted men's club in Groton (he was stationed there)!!!!! super duper small world huh. We have 4 monsters, I mean angels, 3 boys 13, almost 9 and almost 8 and Princess Blink, she is 3 going on 16.
My first SDV was 2005. momK went with me and I've been hooked ever since. Dh went with me in 2006 but it's been me and mom ever since. It's kind of my thank you for watching my kids and what not (she lives next door).

I met Lisa through Kristy who I met on the DIS, not realizing we live 2 towns over. I went to the CM nazi's crops as well til she gave me a hard time about my tearing rulers. :rolleyes: I met Diana when she starting coming to crops again, and the rest of the girls from here.

and to answer you question about Renee, she sits with the Groovy Chicks but we sit next to them so we all basically have our own corner of the room. The Groovy Chicks are a blast!

Renee, I will get you on the list now!

334 days!!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo:

I'm so sorry you're still not feeling well Buffy. :guilty: Wow, you have more alias' than most the people I see in my office. :laughing: You're going to have to share the Sherlock story! Your family sounds lovely, it must be so nice having your mom next door too. Mine lives in Michigan, so I'm lucky to see her once a year.

I'm really looking forward to the trip in August, I have a feeling it's going to be the first of many. :)

I really hope you feel better soon Buffy.

Kel

[gtrigona]

Hi everyone,
:) I can't wait to be a vendor again next year for the SDV event. I'm so bummed that it's a day shorter though. Anyway, I'm starting to do more and more events. If anyone knows of any scrapbook retreats, please let me know. I can't seem to find much out there!
We just got back last week from Disney. I went up on Monday with my 5 year old princess, Angelina. Then on Tuesday, my in-laws, my husband and my 10 month old came up to join us for the Not So Scary Halloween party. It was my baby girl's first trip. She had fun, but we didn't get to go to a character meal though. My husband is pretty cheap and my husband's father is the king of cheap. So that's why we didn't go. Anyway, when we got back, I had to get ready for a weekend retreat from October 2 - 4th in Deerfield Beach. It was great. I'm so addicted to these things :) So please if you hear of anything, LET ME KNOW :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Character meals are the best value out there for meals at Disney!!!

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:banana: WOOHOO!!!!!!:banana: I just submitted my registration!!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!:dance3:

[BernardandMissBianca]

WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still need to do mine.



324 days!!!!!!!!!

[Scrappy_Tink]

:banana: WOOHOO!!!!!!:banana: I just submitted my registration!!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!:dance3:

Yay for you!! :rotfl: I pressed that button to put my deposit in a couple of weeks ago, and I was just beside myself with excitement!! Can't wait!! :banana:

WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still need to do mine.



324 days!!!!!!!!!

Good to see you BAMB, hope you're feeling better! :cheer2:

[JandJ]

All registered and deposit paid - yay!

[Lisa]

I got this email from Nancy today. Get your registration in. It read:

October 7, 2009

Hello!

How would you like to win an "SDV Bonus Benefit" to make your next Scrapper's Dream Vacation (SDV)® weekend scrapbook retreat experience even better than ever!!!

What is an "SDV Bonus Benefit"??

The "SDV Bonus Benefit" is sponsored by Dream Events, Inc.® and is intended to reward selected Scrapper's Dream Vacation (SDV)® participants (Attendees & Vendors) and website members with some extra special perks. It is our way of saying "Thank You" for your support of the programs that are so near and dear to our hearts - the Scrapper's Dream Vacation (SDV)® weekend scrapbook retreats.

What can YOU win??

Place an early registration request for any one or more of the following future SDV weekend scrapbook retreats by Midnight on November 1, 2009 (minimum deposit requirements paid) and become eligible to win one of the following fabulous prizes complimentary of Dream Events, Inc.®

Free SDV Weekend. (We will pay for the SDV package that you are registered for)
Free Class of your choice
Free 40 minute massage
Free 20 minute massage
Free 40 minute reflexology
Free 20 minute reflexology
$25 on-site shopping certificate or Dream Dollars
$50 on-site shopping certificate or Dream Dollars
Free SDV Water Bottle
Free SDV Diva T-Shirt
Extra Table Space for Crop Seating
Free Vendor Space - (10' x 10') (Vendor Participants Only!!)

How to Win an "SDV Bonus Benefit"??

Here is how you can win an "SDV Bonus Benefit" for this round of prizes.

ALL Scrapper's Dream Vacation (SDV)® weekend scrapbook retreat attendees holding an approved registration (minimum deposit requirements paid) for any of the following programs at midnight on Sunday, November 1, 2009 will be eligible for the Tuesday, November 10, 2009 drawing.


Myrtle Beach, SC / October 23-25, 2009 - Registration Open Now!!

Newport News, VA / November 6-8, 2009 - Registration Open Now!!

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Durham, NC / June 25-27, 2010 - Registration Open Now!!

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NOTE: Newport News, VA (Summer), Burlington, MA & Erlanger, KY SDV attendee registration process will be opening the week of 10/12/09!!

Online registrations must be received by 11:59 ET November 01, 2009 and mail-in registration submissions must be postmarked by October 31, 2009, to be eligible

[dlbwright]

Can we register again!?!? :lmao::confused3;)

[Lisa]

Probably not. At least we get once chance though. :thumbsup2

[nu2dvc]

Hey DIVA's....I can't believe I stumbled upon this thread....

I love to scrapbook and I absolutely love WDW :lovestruc

I wanted to go to the 2009 SDV after seeing it online, but everyone I mentioned it to laughed at me saying I could just scrap at home or at a local crop and save myself the aggravation. But to me it sounded like a dream-come-true.

See, I've only started scrapping about a year ago. My oldest child is turning 9 soon, and i wasn't sure where to start. The beginning? Impossible! Too much stuff! I'd surely never catch up! The most recent, and work my way backwards? Not that realistic with 3 kids....just too much material! So, I decided it would be vacations. I would start with our vacations. Believe it or not, Disney is the only place we've ever gone as a family. 5 times, plus 2 cruises. So, I still had my work cut out for me.

Unfortunately I don't get as much time to crop as I would like. So far I've only gotten 1 vacation done. the trips come along faster than the completed books do, but I'm still having fun :goodvibes

It's good to know that you all seem to have so much fun at the SDV event. There is just something magical to me about the idea of scrapping my Disney trips in Disney!! I really would love to attend this event. I will have to see if I can get DH onboard with the idea since we just bought into DVC this week :woohoo:

Maybe I should wait a week or two before bringing it up :laughing:
Anyway, thanks for "listening" to my story and I sure hope to meet you guys next August!! Is anyone looking for a roommate at this point?? I need to really look at the price differences for the local package & the one with lodging. Maybe I'll stay on points at Bay Lake Towers since that is our home resort.

[rlovew]

Hey there nu2dvc! Welcome and we would love to have you- I know I really need to look at a room for 3 or 4 to afford going this year myself- not all the rooming is taken care of yet.

The local packages aren't bad if you are going home but as a DVC owner I can't justify spending the points along with the money- but then I live here in FL so I can use up my points each year easily. They are not that far off the price of staying at the hotel (of course without a roomie I might think about it).

Rebecca

[nu2dvc]

Hi Rebecca, thanks for the welcome.

Yeah, the prices aren't too far off I see. I guess it would depend on the roomie factor. I know eating up a weekend's worth of Points wouldn't be fun :scared1:

I actually plan on avoiding Fri & Sat stays on points b/c of the premium they force on you to for weekend stays. Figured I'd do split stays and cough up the cash for weekends.

I think 3 to a room at Contemporary would be perfect cause then everyone could have their own bed....

but I think I'd be happy to sleep on the floor if it meant that I could do this event!

I read over the '09 thread so I could see the pix and it looks like the Disney Diva's had a great time.

I will stay tuned around here to see how the plans shape up and if anyone is looking for a roomie :goodvibes And unlike all your husbands, I don't snore!! :laughing:

[Lisa]

And unlike all your husbands, I don't snore!! :laughing:

:rotfl2::rotfl2: Let's just say out of kindness I will be considering bringing earplugs for my roomies next year.

nu2dvc, it's wonderful for you to join us on the SDV thread, hopefully you can join us at the crop. It is sooo much fun. :thumbsup2

[Scrappy_Tink]

Hi Rebecca, thanks for the welcome.

Yeah, the prices aren't too far off I see. I guess it would depend on the roomie factor. I know eating up a weekend's worth of Points wouldn't be fun :scared1:

I actually plan on avoiding Fri & Sat stays on points b/c of the premium they force on you to for weekend stays. Figured I'd do split stays and cough up the cash for weekends.

I think 3 to a room at Contemporary would be perfect cause then everyone could have their own bed....

but I think I'd be happy to sleep on the floor if it meant that I could do this event!

I read over the '09 thread so I could see the pix and it looks like the Disney Diva's had a great time.

I will stay tuned around here to see how the plans shape up and if anyone is looking for a roomie :goodvibes And unlike all your husbands, I don't snore!! :laughing:

Welcome!! You are going to love it here, everyone is so warm and welcoming!I'm new this year too, and also have a problem finding time to scrap (I digi-scrap)! I'm really looking forward to the event next year, it's going to actually force me to sit my butt down and do what I love to do, instead of finding a ba-zillion things around the house that need to get done instead!

I'm with you about the points being too much for the weekends. I think, personally, I would save the points for your next family vacation. We just bought 85 points at WLV, and 75 points at BWV (BWV was a small re-sale contract, and that enabled us to buy a small WLV contract from Disney). I'd like to extend my stay for a couple of days (Sun & Mon) and try BLT. I'm dying to see the fireworks from the Top of the World Lounge!

Hope to see you in August!! :yay:

[Scrappy_Tink]

I know it's OT, but I'm so excited and had to share!! Christmas came early at my house, and sweet, wonderful, hubby bought me a new laptop!! :yay: He got me a Dell 17" Studio, and I LOVE it!! Now I can start scrapping again without the horrible lines on my screen. (I accidently ran over my last laptop with my car :headache: .)

Can't wait to start looking for new backgrounds and embellishments to scrap our first MNSSHP!! :woohoo:

[mecllap]

Hi -- new to this idea, altho I've read the thread from last/this year before (sorry I didn't know about that one earlier). Haven't ever gone to a crop or an event like SDV, but it sounds pretty fun. Recently started scrapbooking again, including entering the world of Cricut, and it seems like it would be helpful to attend something like this -- going to WDW for it sounds much more fun than driving over to Durham.

Do you "accept" new folks into your group, and is there a "primer" ? -- Looks like you have some of your own activities. It certainly would be better for me to have some people to hang around with, than being totally on my own (haven't found a scrapping group locally yet). I haven't looked at the rez form yet -- how do you specify that you want to be in the same area as others from DIS? (BTW, have you done lime green t-shirts in the past :) ?).

Do any of you do the local option? Would I miss out on much doing that? (I'm a friendly, sociable sort, but not a good roommate in a hotel room).

[Lisa]

All are welcome, no one would be turned away. :hug: Several of the ladies do the local package and book their room either with their DVC points or directly thru Disney.

We generally meet up at the tables to scrap and do a character breakfast that any and all can join in.

We've done blue and pink shirts but not green, but we are open. We you book your reservation just put down you want to be with the DIS group.

It will be great to have you join the group. :grouphug:

[nu2dvc]

Congrats on the new laptop ScrappyTink. Lucky you! wish I could get a little Christmas around here. I soooo want to buy the Expression. But I'm holding off b/c there are many other things I should be doing with the $$. Oh well, I'll keep dreaming :goodvibes

[rlovew]

We are happy to add members to our group. As Lisa said when you book- you just need to let Nancy know that you want to be with the dis group and also give Buffy your name (full name by pm) so that when she requests seating she adds you to our group list- we will probably be at 2-3 tables next year if everyone comes that is planning on it.

We always do a breakfast together- everyone is invited to come.

This year we did some make and takes on our own and I think everyone enjoyed that so we will probably plan on doing a few next year too.

Rebecca

[tubachick]

Hey everyone,
I'm Pam - I live in Chicago. I have been attending SDV Orlando since 2005, but found the DIS group in 2007. I am a High School Special Education administrator for the city and luckily school doesn't start until after Labor day, so I am able to go with DH for a road trip the week before school starts to Scrap.

We have done both the SDV package and the Local packages. This past SDV we booked a room at WL so DH could chill at the pool while I took the boat back and forth to the Contem. I figure out what I would pay with the AP discount vs the SDV group rate since my other half is not scrapping.

I love to scrap, but since packing can be a pain, I have begun to work on cards the last few years at SDV. Birthday cards, holiday cards, and thank you cards. I give them as gifts and use them myself, so its been a productive weekend.

I look forward to seeing many more faces this year!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

2011 dates are up so those who can't go this time, save your pennies!!!!!

Orlando, FL
08/25/11- 08/28/11

[JandJ]

2011 dates are up so those who can't go this time, save your pennies!!!!!

Orlando, FL
08/25/11- 08/28/11

Well, hopefully (HOPEFULLY HOPEFULLY HOPEFULLY!!) I'll be deep in baby-land in 2011 :goodvibes We got our appointment for our fingerprinting with Immigration - one more step on the never-ending road of adoption paperwork!

I just noticed - they're back to 4 days for 2011?

[PinballFamily]

Woo woo!!! :jumping1:

Just booked our airfare with JetBlue (our fave!) for our 2010 WDW vacation/ DCL cruise - which will include the Ohana breakfast with you lovely ladies at the Orlando SDV!!!!!

We got non-stops at our preferred times (and great seats!) for $89 each way! The booking dates must have just opened at JetBlue, as I've been checking and waiting for the window to open up...(I'm a tad impatient!)

I'm doing the happy dance today! Now...just to wait the 10 more months!:rolleyes:

[pixiedustforever]

I just noticed - they're back to 4 days for 2011?

I saw that, too! :woohoo:

I'm already looking at make & take projects to do for 2010!
Anyone up for an embossed metal home decor project?
My DH laughed saying that I'd probably come up with others before August!!! and he's right!
and when ya consider all the new crafty stuff that will be released before then! :rolleyes1

I'm thrilled that so many more may be joining the group for 2010!
The more the merrier! :dance3:

Marylee
Pixiedustforever pixiedust:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh the pressure!!! I need to do a make and take.

I think we need to build a schedule. And maybe have a table in the hallway to do it, what do you think?

Psst! 290 days to go!!!!


Oh and mecllap, we welcome everyone!!! We do breakfast on Saturday as a group. And when you register for the event just say you are with the DIS DIVAS.
Then about a month out I email the event coordinators with the full list of our group.

[Lisa]

Woo woo!!! :jumping1:

Just booked our airfare with JetBlue (our fave!) for our 2010 WDW vacation/ DCL cruise - which will include the Ohana breakfast with you lovely ladies at the Orlando SDV!!!!!

We got non-stops at our preferred times (and great seats!) for $89 each way! The booking dates must have just opened at JetBlue, as I've been checking and waiting for the window to open up...(I'm a tad impatient!)

I'm doing the happy dance today! Now...just to wait the 10 more months!:rolleyes:

What a great price for airfare you got!! And I am thrilled we will see you at breakfast!!!!

[Scrappy_Tink]

Hi -- new to this idea, altho I've read the thread from last/this year before (sorry I didn't know about that one earlier). Haven't ever gone to a crop or an event like SDV, but it sounds pretty fun. Recently started scrapbooking again, including entering the world of Cricut, and it seems like it would be helpful to attend something like this -- going to WDW for it sounds much more fun than driving over to Durham.

Do you "accept" new folks into your group, and is there a "primer" ? -- Looks like you have some of your own activities. It certainly would be better for me to have some people to hang around with, than being totally on my own (haven't found a scrapping group locally yet). I haven't looked at the rez form yet -- how do you specify that you want to be in the same area as others from DIS? (BTW, have you done lime green t-shirts in the past ?).

Do any of you do the local option? Would I miss out on much doing that? (I'm a friendly, sociable sort, but not a good roommate in a hotel room).

WELCOME!!! I'm new too, but the ladies here really make you feel at home!

Well, hopefully (HOPEFULLY HOPEFULLY HOPEFULLY!!) I'll be deep in baby-land in 2011 We got our appointment for our fingerprinting with Immigration - one more step on the never-ending road of adoption paperwork!

I just noticed - they're back to 4 days for 2011?

How exciting! One more step closer! Hope you hear something soon!



Well.....looks like my plans have changed a little......

Instead of flying in from Missouri, I will be leaving from COLORADO!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

I accepted my counterpart's position in Colorado Springs! Anyway, I'm so excited, I just had to share the news. We will be moving the end of next month so my son can start the new school semester there. Moving at Christmas time....bummer! But, maybe next year, we'll actually have a WHITE Christmas! :yay:

[tubachick]

2011 dates are up so those who can't go this time, save your pennies!!!!!

Orlando, FL
08/25/11- 08/28/11

Love it!!!

The weekend before Teachers start back to school!!!! :thumbsup2

[nikkistevej]

Hello all!! Another newbie to SDV- I've been scrapbooking for 14 years now and love all things Disney and scrapbooking!!! So two of my favorite things into one sounds perfect!! My DH has "approved" my vacation(LOL) and I think my friend Penny will be coming with me. I have looked at all of the pictures and looks like you all had so much fun. I have been on crops and I did a scrapbooking cruise on RCCL and had a blast. I cannot wait!!

[rlovew]

Welcome Nikki!!!

We look forward to having you join us!

Rebecca

[nikkistevej]

Thanks so much!! I am sitting here reading everything about it. It is like a blizzard outside- it has been snowing all night and supposed to snow until tomorrow morning- about 2 feet. So no going out today!!

[rlovew]

I hope some of the sn** is gone by the time I am up in your area on New Year's Eve.

Rebecca

[nikkistevej]

I hope some of the sn** is gone by the time I am up in your area on New Year's Eve.

Rebecca

Where are you going for New Years Eve?

[rlovew]

Where are you going for New Years Eve?

My parents live on the Eastern Shore in MD (about an hour from Baltimore) and we will be heading to visit them (after we visit Dh's parents in NC). We will be there for a few days to see my brother, SIL, and their children before my brother ships out to Iraq- my SIL and the kids are moving in with mom and dad. My borther and SIL from Boston will be down for a day or 2 of our stay as well. Mom and Dad will be here for Chirstmas and leave early the day after to get ready for all their company- Dad wanted to hear my DH preach Christmas Eve again.

Rebecca

[nikkistevej]

My parents live on the Eastern Shore in MD (about an hour from Baltimore) and we will be heading to visit them (after we visit Dh's parents in NC). We will be there for a few days to see my brother, SIL, and their children before my brother ships out to Iraq- my SIL and the kids are moving in with mom and dad. My borther and SIL from Boston will be down for a day or 2 of our stay as well. Mom and Dad will be here for Chirstmas and leave early the day after to get ready for all their company- Dad wanted to hear my DH preach Christmas Eve again.

Rebecca

Sounds great!! The snow will likely be gone before then, we normally do not have snow in December- especially not like this. :scared1:

[nikkistevej]

I know I'm a newbie here- but someone here on the Dis designed this for me when I went on a scrapbook cruise- it could go on a pink/white/silver/black shirt- maybe we could use it somehow.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/stevenikkij/designs/scrapbook_queen.jpg

:goodvibes

[Lisa]

Nikki, that is cute. :thumbsup2

I was thinking about all my SDV friends yesterday as I was wrapping the little Christmas albums I made while there in August. :grouphug:

[nikkistevej]

Nikki, that is cute. :thumbsup2

I was thinking about all my SDV friends yesterday as I was wrapping the little Christmas albums I made while there in August. :grouphug:

Thanks- I can't remember the name of the girl who made it for me, she is on the creative designs thread- very talented!! My sister and I both wore tiaras too- to go with our shirts on the scrapbook cruise.

I'm so excited to go!! I know it's far out- but I like to plan ahead anyway!!

[nikkistevej]

Did any of you take the classes they offered. One of the scrapbook instructors from my local store taught one- she is going to teach this year too. Any pics of the projects you made??:goodvibes

[rlovew]

I took classes 2 years ago. I only took the camera class last year.

Rebecca

[nikkistevej]

I took classes 2 years ago. I only took the camera class last year.

Rebecca

How was the camera class?? What kind of stuff did they teach you?:goodvibes

[rlovew]

Well- Buffy, Lisa, and their moms took the first one and felt they learned nothing. I took the night one and learned how to use a lot of the manual settings and what settings to use at night to take good photos. I learned a lot that was really good and I have used but it might have only been great because of the complaints that Buffy and Lisa lodged.

Rebecca

[nikkistevej]

Well- Buffy, Lisa, and their moms took the first one and felt they learned nothing. I took the night one and learned how to use a lot of the manual settings and what settings to use at night to take good photos. I learned a lot that was really good and I have used but it might have only been great because of the complaints that Buffy and Lisa lodged.

Rebecca

Yeah if I take any classes I want to definitely get something out of it. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey Nikki!! Just wanted to pop in and say hi!! I will update post 1 on our list of Diva's!!

Love the T-shirt! We definitely do tees on Friday and Saturday but we can do more.

I have yet to book my trip, need to wait til income tax comes in or DH gets a bonus.

[BernardandMissBianca]

mecllap
nu2dvc
NikkiStevej

are all of you registered yet? do you need roomies? If you have roomies can you PM me their names? Are you doing breakfast on Sat at Ohana's?

[nikkistevej]

mecllap
nu2dvc
NikkiStevej

are all of you registered yet? do you need roomies? If you have roomies can you PM me their names? Are you doing breakfast on Sat at Ohana's?

I have not registered yet- I am working on having 2 of my scrapbooking buddies to go- if not I will need a roomie. I believe I have convinced them both to come. I'm definitely coming- and I am going to try to do the Early Bird weekend!!! :banana::banana::banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

cool just let me know when you finalize your plans and I'll get you added!

[nikkistevej]

cool just let me know when you finalize your plans and I'll get you added!

Thanks alot!!

[nikkistevej]

Hey I have a question for all of you seasoned SDV'ers. Can we still use Magical Express to/from the airport if we book a package through SDV- or do we have to find our own way? My roomie was asking and I wasn't sure. Thanks for all of your help!!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think you have to find your own way since you aren't technically booking a package.
You could shoot Nancy an email at Dream Events and ask her though.

[nikkistevej]

I think you have to find your own way since you aren't technically booking a package.
You could shoot Nancy an email at Dream Events and ask her though.

Thanks- I thought we probably couldn't. But after I register I'll send an email.:goodvibes

[tubachick]

Hey I have a question for all of you seasoned SDV'ers. Can we still use Magical Express to/from the airport if we book a package through SDV- or do we have to find our own way? My roomie was asking and I wasn't sure. Thanks for all of your help!!:goodvibes

If you call magical express directly you can set it up. You just have to be staying on property. I did this in October for a convention at coronado springs.

[nikkistevej]

If you call magical express directly you can set it up. You just have to be staying on property. I did this in October for a convention at coronado springs.

Thanks!! I will definitely do this as I need to save as much money as I can. :goodvibes

[Lisa]

We used Magical Express the first year when we booked thru SDV.

You might not be able to do it too far in advanced as the resort doesn't have the names of the SDV guest until only a month in advance.

[nikkistevej]

We used Magical Express the first year when we booked thru SDV.

You might not be able to do it too far in advanced as the resort doesn't have the names of the SDV guest until only a month in advance.

Thanks- I think we will definitely be going Magical Express- any money I can save for souveniers(sp?) will be good.

Do you all visit the parks or DTD during SDV- or do you pretty much just crop? I think we may do 2 parks- even for just a few hours- it would be fun to see it with just adults- as I have never been without DD7. :goodvibes

[Lisa]

Nikki, my mom and I arrive a few days early and do two full days at the parks. Once I start scrapping on Friday am I don't usually go out except maybe to watch the MK fireworks from the parking lot or do the character breakfast Sat am. I am not sure if we will be arriving Sunday or Tuesday before SDV this year.

[rlovew]

I don't generally go to the park during SDV but I may go i with someone if they want to- we have annual passes and I will have spent the first week of August at the park doing whatever I want (DH is in class) so I will only go if I am doing it with others as I am not worried abot going during the time we are there.

Rebecca

[rlovew]

I don't generally go to the park during SDV but I may go i with someone if they want to- we have annual passes and I will have spent the first week of August at the park doing whatever I want (DH is in class) so I will only go if I am doing it with others as I am not worried abot going during the time we are there.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mom and I usually hit at least 1 park while we are there. I get my AP and she gets the military ticket. It depends on when we come down though. DH's birthday is the 25th so we probably won't be heading down until the 26th.

[tubachick]

Thanks- I think we will definitely be going Magical Express- any money I can save for souveniers(sp?) will be good.

Do you all visit the parks or DTD during SDV- or do you pretty much just crop? I think we may do 2 parks- even for just a few hours- it would be fun to see it with just adults- as I have never been without DD7. :goodvibes

DH and I usually head down early to hit some parks, then He and I will go for meals at the parks during SDV. WDW sells a convention ticket which is a pretty good deal if you don't have tickets or an AP. I got that for Dh last year and it worked out great. This year SDV is only for the weekend, so I don't know how much running around I will do, in the past I did a longer SDV so I had "breaks" in my day.

[nikkistevej]

DH and I usually head down early to hit some parks, then He and I will go for meals at the parks during SDV. WDW sells a convention ticket which is a pretty good deal if you don't have tickets or an AP. I got that for Dh last year and it worked out great. This year SDV is only for the weekend, so I don't know how much running around I will do, in the past I did a longer SDV so I had "breaks" in my day.

I saw that usually SDV is 4 days, but this year it's 3- figures the year I want to come to it- it's less time. LOL We are going to try to fly down EARLY Thursday morning and then go to a park that day- probably MK- then have dinner in the park later.

Where do I fund out about the convention ticket?? I was thinking of buying an annual pass- because I know we'll go within a year of then- and also I get DVC discount- but the convention one might be a better deal.

[Lisa]

The convention tickets are cheaper. You will be able to get info on that when the time is closer. If I remember correctly there was a link from the SDV site to purchase convention park tickets.

I got those two years ago, you can get half day, full day, hopper or none. Just don't get more than you can use, the passes have about a three month expiration date on them.

[nikkistevej]

The convention tickets are cheaper. You will be able to get info on that when the time is closer. If I remember correctly there was a link from the SDV site to purchase convention park tickets.

I got those two years ago, you can get half day, full day, hopper or none. Just don't get more than you can use, the passes have about a three month expiration date on them.

Thanks so much!! I definitely am in planning mode now- we have 4 people going now- so I guess we're getting a quad- I know our room will probably be crowded- but I don't think we'll be there too much anyway. :goodvibes

[nikkistevej]

OK- my group is registering on Jan 16th(we are getting together for a crop)- the group is:

Nikki(me- nikkistevej)
Penny
Gwen
Carol

We are doing the Early Bird package. :cool1::cool1::cool1::banana::banana::banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Nikki am I adding everyone for breakfast at Ohana on Saturday?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Psssttttttttt


225 days!!!!!

[pixiedustforever]

Psssttttttttt


225 days!!!!!


WOO HOO!!!!
:dance3:

I'm registered, confirmed and almost ready to start packing! :yay:


Marylee pixiedust:

[nikkistevej]

Nikki am I adding everyone for breakfast at Ohana on Saturday?

Can I let you know after Saturday- we are getting together for a birthday crop for me and planning everything and we are going to register then as well.

What time will the breakfast be?:goodvibes

[rlovew]

Can I let you know after Saturday- we are getting together for a birthday crop for me and planning everything and we are going to register then as well.

What time will the breakfast be?:goodvibes

With a big group we have to get 1st or last seating so we always get 1st so probably 7:00-7:30.

Rebecca

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can I let you know after Saturday- we are getting together for a birthday crop for me and planning everything and we are going to register then as well.

What time will the breakfast be?:goodvibes

yep, you can let me know later. Happy Birthday!!!

Like Rebecca said we usually get the first seating so we have the rest of the day to scrap.

[nikkistevej]

Thanks!!!

[JandJ]

Psssttttttttt


225 days!!!!!

:woohoo: WOOHOO!!! :woohoo:

[PinballFamily]

Wow - that is early, but we're usually up early and ready to hit the parks at rope drop anyway! We'll have to cab it over to the Poly from POR to meet up with you guys, since we don't think the buses don't run that early. (Sob...still have our ressies at POR - can't really justify our fave YC on this trip since we're doing the cruise too....) We've already planned enough splurges on this trip - so gotta compromise somewhere. $164/174 a night compared to $450 (x11 nights) - HUGE difference. And, hey, its WDW - it's all good! (And as of today, 68% paid/saved for!) :cool1:

Ohana's, here we come!

[rlovew]

Wow - that is early, but we're usually up early and ready to hit the parks at rope drop anyway! We'll have to cab it over to the Poly from POR to meet up with you guys, since we don't think the buses don't run that early. (Sob...still have our ressies at POR - can't really justify our fave YC on this trip since we're doing the cruise too....) We've already planned enough splurges on this trip - so gotta compromise somewhere. $164/174 a night compared to $450 (x11 nights) - HUGE difference. And, hey, its WDW - it's all good! (And as of today, 68% paid/saved for!) :cool1:

Ohana's, here we come!

Actually buses to MK for character meals/tours start at 6-6:30 am so you could take a bus to MK and the monorail from there to the Poly but it will take longer than a taxi- when you get on the bus the driver sometimes asks where you are going and brings you directly there.

Rebecca

[PinballFamily]

Actually buses to MK for character meals/tours start at 6-6:30 am so you could take a bus to MK and the monorail from there to the Poly but it will take longer than a taxi- when you get on the bus the driver sometimes asks where you are going and brings you directly there.

Rebecca

That's a good idea. I didn't think the buses started that early - thought it was only an hour before the parks opened... We'll check into it - thanks, Rebecca!

[nikkistevej]

OK- my group is all in for O'Hana on Saturday- we are 4: Nikki, Penny, Gwen, Carol. Thanks so much for including us!!:yay:

[Disneyland_emily]

You guys are planning too early :) We still are trying to pick up after ya'll from last year (no not really but ya'll did come up in conversation last week :) )

I've been debating on what side of the table I want to be on this year... I'm getting tempted but who knows yet

[BernardandMissBianca]

Why did we come up in conversation?? Was it good?? Spill it!!!!

Did Scott get us in trouble?!?!? I swear it wasn't us!!! IT was the
trouble makers next to us with the adult....ahem....... things!!!!!!


Hi Scott!!!!!!!!!!

[tubachick]

Why did we come up in conversation?? Was it good?? Spill it!!!!

Did Scott get us in trouble?!?!? I swear it wasn't us!!! IT was the
trouble makers next to us with the adult....ahem....... things!!!!!!


Hi Scott!!!!!!!!!!

it must have been them!!! :eek:


too funny, I almost forgot about them!!! :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

We have an even bigger group this year!! So they better watch out!! LOL

So who wants to make signs for our tables?? Should we do those pennants things in Lime green with our DIS names on them??

[Lisa]

Emily, we started planning 2010 SDV at 2009's! :woohoo:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lisa, sent you an email!!

[Lisa]

Off to read................

[BernardandMissBianca]

come on lady!!! I've got a dance to get to!! :rotfl2: DS13 is standing over my shoulder waiting.....

[Lisa]

Tell Mr Two Step Dancing Shoes to hold his britches!!!!

I replied as quick as this ole girl can. ;):rotfl2:

[BernardandMissBianca]

registered and waiting for confirmation

[JandJ]

Pennants would be fun! I also need to find a Nepal flag and Buffy needs to get Scott to hang it above our table :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

We could have an international flare to our tables!!!

Scott, can we hang a flag???

[Lisa]

I think pennant flags would be great. A DIS one, a Nepal one, an American one, etc. then we could tape them to thin dowels and place them strategically between shelves on the table.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Emily do you want me to add you to the breakfast list?

[Disneyland_emily]

LOL- It was that ya'll used a ton of tables and power cords (and it'd duely noted that you'll be a bigger squad this year- I shall warn the troops:) )

And as for the flags... Just remember our ceilings are nastily high and that the cost to hang said flags would be crazy expensive (we *are* WDW) but ya'll are crafty ;) I promise not to tattle if ya get them up there-

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey, we had hot pink duct tape to keep our extension cords secure. We followed da rulz!!!

See we had the outside table where the ceiling is lower. Don't bet against the baby mama on this one!!! We will have our flag!!!!!!

[JandJ]

Don't bet against the baby mama on this one!!! We will have our flag!!!!!!

:rotfl::rotfl: I love your confidence in my ability to get what I want :lmao:

[BernardandMissBianca]

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[JandJ]

I think I'm going to need a seat at the end of a table this year to be able to fit . . . I helped my CMC with a project and as a thank you she gave me the new Daisy Wheeled Cart :yay: It's huge and fabulous and will be perfect to haul everything to SDV! I'm super excited!!

http://www.creativememories.com/dcVault/Consumption/WCM073505/Product_Catalog_Content.jpg

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am so jealous!!!! I want that bag!!!!!

Ahem..... consultant, I help you all the time!! Where's my bag????? :sad1:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[nikkistevej]

I think I'm going to need a seat at the end of a table this year to be able to fit . . . I helped my CMC with a project and as a thank you she gave me the new Daisy Wheeled Cart :yay: It's huge and fabulous and will be perfect to haul everything to SDV! I'm super excited!!

http://www.creativememories.com/dcVault/Consumption/WCM073505/Product_Catalog_Content.jpg

Love that!!! Nice bag. I've been wondering how I'm going to carry all of my stuff on the plane. :confused3 I think I will make a bunch of page kits and at least the tranport will be a little easier. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

I fly too. I kit everything, I also limit to a certain event, say Christmas or Disney so if I do have extra things I can use them on other pages. I carry my kits on because I would die if my pics were ever lost in the airport abyss.
I ship my sharp tools via Fed Ex (you will need an account number to ship back though). I've heard that even though they are in checked luggage things have been swiped in the name of security. But Lisa checked her stuff and it was fine so you can go that route too.

Since you are coming with Friends go through your big tools that you don't use often (hole punch, crop -a- dile, etc) and have one of each. Make sure you each have your own trimmers though.

Mom and I fly Southwest so we get 2 carry ons and 2 personal so I pack 1 bag with both clothes and one bag with scrap supplies. Then the personal item is the tote of the bag that Jen got. It holds a ton of stuff so I use that for over flow, fanny pack, and a book.

Here is what I took last year, I shipped the tote and carried on the bags.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/BernardandMissBianca/file72054.jpg

[JandJ]

I am so jealous!!!! I want that bag!!!!!

Ahem..... consultant, I help you all the time!! Where's my bag????? :sad1:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

You do have an awesome consultant . . . but mine is also "cleaning house" and I think it was as much to help her clean big stuff out of her house as it was a gift to me. She has her own Daisy Cart, too. I'm so glad it fits in my craft room! It <just fits> or else DH would be saying "uh, that's great, but where are you going to keep it?" because it's been in the hall for the last few days. He'd want to put it in the garage - the horror :scared:

Now I'll end up buying all the accessories that go with it - maybe that was my CMC's hidden agenda ;)

Love that!!! Nice bag. I've been wondering how I'm going to carry all of my stuff on the plane. :confused3 I think I will make a bunch of page kits and at least the tranport will be a little easier. :thumbsup2

Definitely kit - Rebecca talked me through that for last year's SDV and it helped me a ton! I'm going to do it again this year, but plan to start earlier. Last year I was putting kitted projects together up until the day before and it was a little stressful.

[JandJ]

Here is what I took last year, I shipped the tote and carried on the bags.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/BernardandMissBianca/file72054.jpg

I remember that tote bin - I couldn't believe how much you fit in there! That was a great way to go!

Oooh, I want that matching tote bag . . . and the Tools Caddy, and the Daisy Case . . . and maybe the Racking System . . . :rotfl:

[Lisa]

I am so jealous!!!! I want that bag!!!!!

Ahem..... consultant, I help you all the time!! Where's my bag????? :sad1:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I am jealous too! That is an awesome gift her CMC gave her. That equals BIG TIME help!!!!!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I remember that tote bin - I couldn't believe how much you fit in there! That was a great way to go!

Oooh, I want that matching tote bag . . . and the Tools Caddy, and the Daisy Case . . . and maybe the Racking System . . . :rotfl:

I have the tool caddy too, I love it!!!

[tubachick]

You are all such good packers, and I love all the daisy orgainzational stuff!!! Can't wait for Aug!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think I'll take pics of the process of packing this year.

DH taught me how to pack the tote, he's an awesome packer!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am jealous too! That is an awesome gift her CMC gave her. That equals BIG TIME help!!!!!!!!

I wonder if it would work as a carry on?

[JandJ]

I wonder if it would work as a carry on?

I think it's 17x17x20 and has a pull-out handle and two straps for lifting, so if that will fit the carry on dimensions, it probably would work.

Time to go and make dinner . . . I'm making Indian tonight so good thing I'm on the Prevacid :laughing:

[BernardandMissBianca]

YUM!!!

Can you bring me dinner?? It's 18º and I don't want to go out!!

[Lisa]

I wonder if it would work as a carry on?

The daisy cart is as big as my black cart I took the first year down to SDV. It is too big to be a carry on.

[BernardandMissBianca]

darn!!

OK, will stick with my chatterbox bag.

[nikkistevej]

You do have an awesome consultant . . . but mine is also "cleaning house" and I think it was as much to help her clean big stuff out of her house as it was a gift to me. She has her own Daisy Cart, too. I'm so glad it fits in my craft room! It <just fits> or else DH would be saying "uh, that's great, but where are you going to keep it?" because it's been in the hall for the last few days. He'd want to put it in the garage - the horror :scared:

Now I'll end up buying all the accessories that go with it - maybe that was my CMC's hidden agenda ;)



Definitely kit - Rebecca talked me through that for last year's SDV and it helped me a ton! I'm going to do it again this year, but plan to start earlier. Last year I was putting kitted projects together up until the day before and it was a little stressful.
I figured that I would probably do that- when I go to crops I usually kit everything- I'm off that whole week, so I'll be able to get everything together.:thumbsup2 We are leaving to come down there on Wednesday evening. :woohoo:

[nikkistevej]

YUM!!!

Can you bring me dinner?? It's 18º and I don't want to go out!!

It's sooo cold here too!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

DH is in your neck of the woods this week, poor guy won't go to dinner it's so cold!

[nikkistevej]

So excited- my local scrapbook store is doing their twice yearly disney classes- it's a 5 week sries- 4 pages every class!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Lisa]

Oh, Nikki, you are going to have to post the layouts!!!!! Puuulease?!

[nikkistevej]

Oh, Nikki, you are going to have to post the layouts!!!!! Puuulease?!

The class starts in March- 5 weeks- 4 pages each week. DH is ready to kill me with all of this scrapbook stuff. LOL:goodvibes

[nikkistevej]

Hey- we need to make some dining reservations for our trip in a few weeks- what reservation# do we give to do that? We are trying to get to Cinderella's on Thursday and Chef Mickey's on Friday. Thanks!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

you have to do it like you are staying off site. We don't get ressie numbers from SDV.

[nikkistevej]

you have to do it like you are staying off site. We don't get ressie numbers from SDV.

Thanks for the info!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

196 days!!!

[Lisa]

Seems like forever!!!!

[JandJ]

Less than 200 days to go :banana:

[BernardandMissBianca]

Seems like forever!!!!

It will be here before we know it!

[nikkistevej]

It will be here before we know it!

I can't wait- as all I can see outside is about 40+ inches of snow. :goodvibes

[Lisa]

Think they would kick me out of the convention center if I went over there next week and set up to scrap a bit? :confused3 ;) :rotfl2:

[nikkistevej]

Think they would kick me out of the convention center if I went over there next week and set up to scrap a bit? :confused3 ;) :rotfl2:

nope- I don't think they would have a problem with it- just think about all of the room you would have to set up all of your stuff. :rotfl:

[MinnieAnn]

Lisa,

Have a fabulous time next week. I'll be thinking of you Monday night while I'm watching your Huskies pummel my Sooners. Seriously, how many games do your girls REALLY need to win - geesh.

Anyway, have lots of fun and enjoy the sunshine. Our snow finally melted yesterday but it's still darn cold.

Ann

[Lisa]

Ann, they trailed for a whopping 2 minutes and forty seconds against St. John today!! :scared1:

We'll be watching OK host UConn Monday, I'll look for you on tv. :goodvibes

[Disneyland_emily]

Depends on the day if you come 3 days ago I could offer pretty much the whole first floor. This weekend you'd be relegated to the Marina as we are booked.. but sure we'd make room for scrappers :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh I wish we could coordinate something just for the DIS girls.

ETA and guy, squid could come too and bring his wife!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will be booking Ohana on Saturday for 20 people!!!

I really hope those numbers don't change much! LOL

[PinballFamily]

I will be booking Ohana on Saturday for 20 people!!!

I really hope those numbers don't change much! LOL

That CMs gonna love you! :laughing: (Can you do that large of a group online at 6 a.m. or do you have to do that one on the phone at 7 a.m.?)

We're still in for the Ohana breakfast - and won't change it, regardless of purple folder or not - that is our last day together before our cruise OR the college program start.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I've never tried online for that many. I will give it a whirl but usually they hold spots for big groups at the beginning of breakfast and at the end, so I suspect I will need to call. You know what, let me try it now and get back to you.

I'm going for the 7:30 again btw.

[BernardandMissBianca]

nope, it only does up to 10. Guess I'm calling then!

[nikkistevej]

I was just on the phone with my group as we are also trying to coordinate a few character meals. We are excited about Ohana too. I wish flights would come out for Southwest. Soon- I need to practice some patience.:goodvibes

[mecllap]

mecllap
nu2dvc
NikkiStevej

are all of you registered yet? do you need roomies? If you have roomies can you PM me their names? Are you doing breakfast on Sat at Ohana's?

For a while there, it looked like I wouldn't be able to work out going -- but now I think I will be. Just waffling about lodging and dates for spending more time in the area.

Do any of the packages, or local day combos sell out? (How soon do I need to make up my mind?)

I won't be looking for a roomie (I'm not a very compatible roommate, snoring, etc.) and the breakfast at Ohana is way too early for me to get going in the morning (altho it does sound like a lot of fun).

[BernardandMissBianca]

For a while there, it looked like I wouldn't be able to work out going -- but now I think I will be. Just waffling about lodging and dates for spending more time in the area.

Do any of the packages, or local day combos sell out? (How soon do I need to make up my mind?)

I won't be looking for a roomie (I'm not a very compatible roommate, snoring, etc.) and the breakfast at Ohana is way too early for me to get going in the morning (altho it does sound like a lot of fun).

I've never seen them sell out, not saying they can't but I haven't seen it yet. Especially in this economy, the room was pretty empty last year.
As for when to make up your mind, the final payment is due in early June. So if you book after that, you have to pay in full. Not sure how you budgeted. I made my deposit ($75) and will pay the rest along til June.

[JandJ]

Oh I wish we could coordinate something just for the DIS girls.

ETA and guy, squid could come too and bring his wife!

That's a fantastic idea! The DIS Diva Crop :banana:

I'm definitely in for Ohana! I am really looking forward to this trip this year!


mecllap - Like Buffy said, I've never seen it sell out. The first year I went (2006) my friend and I booked the local/day just about two months before and had no problems.

[mecllap]

I've never seen them sell out, not saying they can't but I haven't seen it yet. Especially in this economy, the room was pretty empty last year.
As for when to make up your mind, the final payment is due in early June. So if you book after that, you have to pay in full. Not sure how you budgeted. I made my deposit ($75) and will pay the rest along til June.

I registered for the 2-day F/S local, but nothing came up about any payment; is that in the follow-up email?

Looking forward to seeing you all there and learning about going to a scrapbooking convention. Now to figure out how to add sb project(s) and tools to the new limitations on baggage allowances.

[JandJ]

I registered for the 2-day F/S local, but nothing came up about any payment; is that in the follow-up email?

Looking forward to seeing you all there and learning about going to a scrapbooking convention. Now to figure out how to add sb project(s) and tools to the new limitations on baggage allowances.

You should get an e-mail within 24-48 hours of registering to verify your registration, and then you have (I think) 10 days to pay your deposit. Great that you can come join us!

[ZeroToHero]

What time are you all leaving on Sunday the 29th? I apparently am going to be all alone in Disney World, with no ticket.. haha. Can I come hang out with you guys?

[PinballFamily]

That's so funny - we're thinking about it at the same time - I just PMed you and Buffy...
:love:

[BernardandMissBianca]

What time are you all leaving on Sunday the 29th? I apparently am going to be all alone in Disney World, with no ticket.. haha. Can I come hang out with you guys?

The flights haven't come out yet but we usually try to catch an early evening flight so we should be on site til at least 3, I think we left around 4 last year.

You are always welcome to hang with us!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's so funny - we're thinking about it at the same time - I just PMed you and Buffy...
:love:

oops, forgot to PM her too. LOL

[ZeroToHero]

That's so funny - we're thinking about it at the same time - I just PMed you and Buffy...
:love:

:scared1: That's frightening! I just got that email in class!

The flights haven't come out yet but we usually try to catch an early evening flight so we should be on site til at least 3, I think we left around 4 last year.

You are always welcome to hang with us!!

That would be great! I can help people pack up if you want... I'm a good little manual labor slave. :teeth:

oops, forgot to PM her too. LOL

Hahah - that's okay! Thanks! 3/4 would be great! I'll probably just go back to Port Orleans after that, and get some dinner and crash, since I'll have to be up early the next morning.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'll let you know more as soon as flights come out. Which should be around CKC.