I just had a wonderful 31/2-4 hour visit and dinner with Nana and Diana in Paducah. It was so nice to put faces with names and they are just as nice in person as they are online. I'm convinced I need to attend a retreat! They are really funny and they had some great stories of their quilting retreats. They need to come back through Paducah more often. I know Hancocks of Paducah appreciated their visit. Hahaha I live too close to venture into Hancocks very often, as addicting as gambling is to some people.
I'm pumped and ready to participate in more group projects. Safe travels to everyone traveling to Branson. I wish I was attending but maybe next time!
aka Grandma Sunshine
Maggie I just knew you love them, I had so much fun with them both at the smokies retreat last year. Barbara
EAT!! SLEEP !! QUILT!!
Maggie
I see the payoff worked. Such high praises. Maybe next time it won't require as much payoff. Loved meeting you. "See" you soon on line.
Maggie, As a very shy person in person - it was very difficult for me to go to my first retreat - but I pushed myself out there and did it - and wow did I have fun - the other people are just like me - scary that thought- but they pull you out and since you have this common obsession of quilting you have something to do and talk about right off the bat so it eases that beginning where you are wondering what you will say.
I love the retreat in Iowa - it is about a 8 hour drive for me which is difficult but okay - this one in Branson is going to be so much fun - I truly wish more members had been able to come because the room we will have to play is going to be fun and having it at the hotel - well room service - what can you say!
I look forward to meeting you one day and can not wait to meet Gini, Nana and Diane - I am so ready to get away for this retreat - I so need the rest and relaxation... just wish for me that I felt better.
I hope some of you will keep us posted during this retreat. I am going to have my own quilt retreat at home. I think it's fun to be able to sew all day in your pjs and only come up for air, food and coffee... Oh yeah I forgot...DH nicely reminded me that I also need to clean house! Imagine that!
To all retreat goers, have a safe trip. Have tons of fun and my spirit will be with you.
Angèle from NWO
Angele there is still room for one more - you have one day to make your reservation get packed fly to the states and enjoy the company of 20 women for a week - Barbara is in a single room so I know she will make room for you - she snores terrible though so bring your ear plugs or take your sleeping medication - having slept in the same room with her I can tell you - she really does snore...teehee...
But if you can't come - (weeping) - join in on your computer with us - if they have wifi at the hotel which I am sure they do - maybe we can Skype and you can join in for a day!
Thea, I'm looking into the Oregon retreat. My DH thought it would be wonderful.
Diana, look what I just ordered? It has a needle gripper and the metal dimple plate. It is also rounded on the corners. I ordered 2.
Thea, if someone has an iPad I would be interested in FaceTime on Sunday afternoon or sometime Monday or of an evening! What a great idea!!!! That could be really fun. I definitely want to face time when the Gremlins come out to play!!!! Hahaha
Maggie ,we will see if anyone has an ipad ,I think Gini does.so maybe we can get you set up on Sunday for awhile , Barbara
Barbara, that would be really nice. Here Nana and Diana thought they could ditch me in Paducah! ROTFL. Girls, you can't tell Gremlin stories then give a hug and wave good bye! I want to play too!!!!
Thea, the cool thing about our retreats, is we already know so much about each other and are already friends. It is so nice to put a name to a face and be able to talk without the Internet lag. Once i meet some one here then I can here their voice when I am reading the posts. I can now hear nana's drawl whenever I read what she's written and hear her sniggering between the lines, especially when she is giving me a bad time. Can't wait to meet and remeet everyone. Barbara is coming to play with me today.
gini in north idaho
There is wifi here and I have an ipad, someone will have to figure out how to Skype on it for me.
Hi Gang, I have my laptop and already have Skype on it. We can set it up somewhere so everyone can see or at least hear what is going on. Just have to have you're screen name, Maggie, for Skype to work and connect with you. I don't have where I can have multiples on line at the same time but several ipads with one person to each might work. Sounds like fun.
Diana (Bink) in East Tn.
Several of us are bring our computer so we can hook up with different floks ,so we should be able to share with quite a few people . Barbara
I, for one, LOVE that technology has enabled us to become such great friends. I used to have a penpal way back when, but it was so difficult to keep up with it. Now, we are only a couple keystrokes away!
I will be with you in spirit...giggling right along with you, or maybe making you laugh?
Chicagoland, Illinois