Wave 1 Meet 'n' Greet - Gift Exchange

[chefann]

This idea came up in the Meet 'n' Greet thread, and I though I'd put it in its own, so that people don't have to dig through the whole other thread for the info.

We're going to have an OPTIONAL gift exchange at the Meet 'n' Greets. If you would like to participate, bring a picture frame as a gift. Something not too big (4x6 is perfect), and not too expensive, preferably reflecting you, PC or CS. If you want to sign the back or insert a note, that would be a nice touch. Wrap it so nobody can see (and it's just more fun to have something to unwrap, anyway).

We'll take a group picture each night and get those out to the appropriate people, so you can print a copy and put it in the frame you receive.

We'll probably draw numbers to determine who gets which one, so it will be completely random.

[rebeccastt]

That is a great idea! I think a 4x6 would be the perfect size. I'll start looking for mine!

[MomToEli]

Oh, fun! Maybe I'll make one ... hmmmm

[rebeccastt]

Sandy,
I thought of making mine too! I'll have to get my thinking cap on.....

[mommyhugz1978]

What a cute Idea!!! I have to get my thinking cap on as well!!

[katie0128]

Sandy,
I thought of making mine too! I'll have to get my thinking cap on.....

Oooo, making one sounds fun. Of course, to get my thinking cap on I'd have to find it first... where to look? where to look? hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[BethCooks4U]

Sounds like an excuse to get over to the local TJ Maxx! They have some really great, fun frames.

[MomToEli]

So does Hobby Lobby, but I'm still thinking of making one ...

[ChefBeckyD]

I'll probably think alot about making one.....but then run to Hobby Lobby or someplace else last minute and buy one.:rolleyes: I just know me too well!:p

[katie0128]

I'll probably think alot about making one.....but then run to Hobby Lobby or someplace else last minute and buy one.:rolleyes: I just know me too well!:p

That sounds exactly like something I would do!! Can't wait to see what we both end up doing!

[chefann]

I think I might make something cheesy and fun. Of course I say that now...

And I'll be at HomeGoods or TJMaxx on July 7. :rolleyes:

[ChefBeckyD]

That sounds exactly like something I would do!! Can't wait to see what we both end up doing!

Of course, first we have to find those stinkin' thinkin' caps, so we can remember to buy one!:D

[katie0128]

I can honestly see myself remembering as I'm on my way to meet up with the person that is driving and having to make a quick stop at whatever store is close that is open at 10a Sunday morning!!!! So sad, but so true!

[chefann]

I went to Michaels last night and they had wood 4x6 frames for decorating for $1 each. They aren't fancy, but the price is right. :) So crafters, check your local Michaels.

[mommyhugz1978]

thanks for the tip Ann....... I will have to check out Michaels for frames.

[chefann]

I got mine done (mostly) this morning - they're CUTE! I Mod-Podged some solid scrapbooking paper to a plain wooden frame, then added cut-out letters to spell "Chef Success". I'm going to outline the letters and add "Conference 2007." And then I have a can of high-gloss spray to finish them off.

They're not classy, but they're fun.

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I have several out in the garage, of course, they're more like 4' by 6' and say, Chilli, Small _ _ . _ _ and French Fries Small _ _. _ _ Med _ _ . _ _ Large _ _ . _ _

[Chef Kearns]

Ann, I might have to steal your creative frame idea. I used to mod podge all the time (before kids of course). I mod podged baskets and stuff. It is amazing what people will pay for (and how much)!! Simple wicker basket ($5 or so) pretty napkins and Mod Podge people would pay me close to $45 for a basket! Now that is the business I should've gotten into!

[ChefBeckyD]

Shoot, you Crafty People are gonna make me look BAD!

[JAE]

Don't worry Becky, I'll be right there with you!
JAE

[ChefBeckyD]

Hey JAE!
Maybe we can find something really fun tomorrow!:D :D :D
See you at 10:30 - I'll try to figure out what I'm going to wear, and let you know!:rolleyes:

[chefjwr]

Oh well. Our room has been misbooked with Travel Planners. Me and many of Cindy Sparling's downline will be at the Sheraton. Pampered Laura and a couple others will still be at the Hilton. I better search good stuff near the Sheraton. I need a Starbucks.

[chefann]

That stinks, Julie. I'm sure there are things close to the Sheraton.

There'll be other CSers there, too, so you can share a cab to the Meet N Greet. :) 'Cuz you KNOW we want to meet you.

[SusanBP0129]

Oh well. Our room has been misbooked with Travel Planners. Me and many of Cindy Sparling's downline will be at the Sheraton. Pampered Laura and a couple others will still be at the Hilton. I better search good stuff near the Sheraton. I need a Starbucks.

I'll be at the Sheraton, too! :D

[pamperedlinda]

I'll be at the Sheraton, too! :D
I'm there too!

[heat123]

Hmm, I may have to do a Micheals Run and find some kit to make my own. But if I end up loving it can I just keep it and still get our pics taken to put in it? ;)

[chefann]

Yep! I'll have a sheet for email addys, so I know who to send each night's pic to.

[BethCooks4U]

Had fun picking mine out and making them special too! I like them both but one more than the other - which for which night??? I think they will be wrapped and I'll blindly pick. lol

[mommyhugz1978]

I am at the Sheraton as well...... I haven't made my frame yet.... LOL I am not that creative .... but I will come up with something.... at least one would hope that I do!!! hehehe!!

[Chef Kearns]

There is an awesome little deli just down the hill from the Sheraton. If you walk down the sidewalk (by the cab alley) then just passed the movie theater you'll see it. Good prices and GREAT food!! They served breakfast all day (I think) and it was good!! When my husband went with me last year we went there for 3 or 4 meals (he ate there more than me).

[heat123]

ok, I broke down and made a 2nd one for the gift exchange (cause my 1st one came out so darn cute) so now I can get one CS group shot and 1 CH cluster group pic to put in both! :)

[momoftwins]

I got 2 frames today! 1 I have to make though! :-)

[mommyhugz1978]

I have to go buy two frames tomorrow.........

[momoftwins]

I just got mine at Michaels - one is already made and super cute and the other one I need to glue stuff on to make it super cute! LOL!

[mommyhugz1978]

I have a whole gaggle of scrap book supplies I am hoping I can come up with something.....

[chefjwr]

Does Wave 1 have a phone list running. I am getting packed to leave to start up north and won't be back before conference. A phone list of all the CS wave 1 folks would be great asap. I can provide my # unless we do that by PM. Who is working on the list??

Julie

[mommyhugz1978]

Katie is working on that list .. you might want to PM her.....

[chefjwr]

Leah, What is Katie's screen name and what is her full name? I will PM her.

[ivykeep]

I'd like to be added to that list too...

[katie0128]

Hello...
I'm katie0128 - Katie Dooley

[mommyhugz1978]

You beat me too it!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

Sooo, I am not coming in til Monday morning - but I'll have some downtime before conference actually starts, and I'd love to meet some of you before the MnG on Monday night - will anyone be around the hotel Monday morning? Didn't someone say there was a Starbucks in the hotel?

[chefann]

There is a Starbucks at the North end of the lobby. I may hit it sometime mid-morning. I'm taking Renee (my fantastic recruit) over to McCormick to pick up her packet and get on the bus to her tour. Then I'll meander a little. Maybe come back to the hotel for a few minutes.

and I have you programmed into my phone, Becky. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

[ChefBeckyD]

There is a Starbucks at the North end of the lobby. I may hit it sometime mid-morning. I'm taking Renee (my fantastic recruit) over to McCormick to pick up her packet and get on the bus to her tour. Then I'll meander a little. Maybe come back to the hotel for a few minutes.

and I have you programmed into my phone, Becky. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

You are programmed into mine too Ann!:D I'll be checking in with you!

AND - I'm NOT afraid of you!:eek: :eek: (really, I'm not! Now, if you had Beaker with you.....I'd at least be a bit startled!)

[chefann]

Boo!
http://www.dannann.net/eriamjh/beaker/Beaker_files/DCP_0120.jpg

[ChefBeckyD]

Boo!
http://www.dannann.net/eriamjh/beaker/Beaker_files/DCP_0120.jpg


"Pretty Bird, Pretty Bird"......she really is beautiful!

[katie0128]

You need to post a recording of "Beaker's Greatest Hits"...

CORN
bagelbagelbagelbagelbagelbagelbagelbagel
*pbbbft*
Buh Bye!

[chefann]

There is a video of her talking online at http://www.dannann.net/eriamjh/beaker
You'll need QuickTime (free download from Apple) to view it. It's captioned. :)

[mommyhugz1978]

I think this si what we all needed is a good laugh!!!

[momoftwins]

OK - what time will this picture be taken???????????? My flight gets in at 920pm and then of course I need to unload my luggage in my room! I am staying at the Hilton!!

[ChefBeckyD]

You are programmed into mine too Ann!:D I'll be checking in with you!

AND - I'm NOT afraid of you!:eek: :eek: (really, I'm not! Now, if you had Beaker with you.....I'd at least be a bit startled!)


Ann - I am assuming that the first # you called from was your cell #, and the 2nd # (early morning call) was your home phone - correct me if I'm wrong, so I'm not waking up Dan or bugging Beaker!

[chefann]

The one with the 798 exchange is my cell; home is 356.

[chefann]

OK - what time will this picture be taken???????????? My flight gets in at 920pm and then of course I need to unload my luggage in my room! I am staying at the Hilton!!
You might not make the Sunday night photo, then. I'm not planning to hang around forever, because I want to get up early and get my recruit over to McC in time for her HO tour. (Of course, you know what they say about "best laid plans" :) ) I'm imagining the pic around 10:30.

[BethCooks4U]

Some of us will be there as long as the party lasts - well... not all night! :p Some of us need our beauty sleep more than others.:rolleyes:

[heat123]

What about MOnday nights meet and greet? I won't be in on sunday nights get together.

[chefann]

Monday'll probably be about the same. I may get down there early both nights. I don't know what my cluster has planned as far as group meals on Sun and Mon.

[chefpattie]

The picture frame is a great idea, I will be there with my frame, and my newest recruit,

[mommyhugz1978]

I will be at both meet and greets....... I will have a picture frame as well..... I am excited to see everyone!!

[SusanBP0129]

What about MOnday nights meet and greet? I won't be in on sunday nights get together.

i'll be there monday night! (not arriving until monday morn)

[heat123]

i'll be there monday night! (not arriving until monday morn)
Yeay, I am getting excited!:)

[mommyhugz1978]

I am getting way to excited that I am driving my DH nuts!!

[rbergwrightchef]

So much fun!! I'll participate too!!!

[mommyhugz1978]

Does anyone know how to put ribbon on the back of a scrap booking frame???

[mommyhugz1978]

I got my frames done!!! Yeah me!!!

[momoftwins]

You might not make the Sunday night photo, then. I'm not planning to hang around forever, because I want to get up early and get my recruit over to McC in time for her HO tour. (Of course, you know what they say about "best laid plans" :) ) I'm imagining the pic around 10:30.

OK - so I am going to take a cap from the airport directly to the hotel and will come directly to the bar! I will just have my luggage with me but oh well! LOL!

[pamperedlinda]

OK - so I am going to take a cap from the airport directly to the hotel and will come directly to the bar! I will just have my luggage with me but oh well! LOL!
You can drop your luggage with the Concierge (sp?) so you don't have to lug it into the bar if you want.

[momoftwins]

Yeah that is a good idea - guess it just depends on what time it is! :-)

[etteluap70PC]

I am getting soooo excited that I can not stand it!

[heat123]

OK - so I am going to take a cap from the airport directly to the hotel and will come directly to the bar! I will just have my luggage with me but oh well! LOL!
There's also the monday night meet and greet!

[momoftwins]

Yeah I know but I am a bar junkie! LOL! I don't get to go out often since having my twins!

[etteluap70PC]

I soooo get ya Sherisse!

[heat123]

I'd be there both nights too if I were coming in on Sunday but it's monday for me!

[etteluap70PC]

I should have planned to come in on monday to save some money on hotel but I did not want to deal with all the rush first thing...

[ljeffries]

I guess I should start packing instead of sitting here reading stuff, huh?

Lamar

[etteluap70PC]

ummmm..... hmmmmm.... well.... Maybee?

But I guess it depends what time you are flying tomorrow?

[etteluap70PC]

It was soo hot here today... I just know it's gonna be hot and sticky in chigago for the next 4 days....

Yuck!

[MomToEli]

OK - so I am going to take a cap from the airport directly to the hotel and will come directly to the bar! I will just have my luggage with me but oh well! LOL!

Don' worry Sharisse . your room will be ready for you :D

I so can't wait! I got my picture frame today. I couldn't find all the stuff I wanted to put on a frame, so I ended up buying a nice one.

[MomToEli]

We're just supposed to wrap it, right? I was only supposed to get ONE frame, right? If I was supposed to get two I guess there is a Walgreens close buy :rolleyes:

[kimmers]

I go my frame too, but I hope ya'll don't think it is too cheesey. I am not very creative. :-( It's the thought that counts right? LOL!

[momoftwins]

I have two - although I still need to make my 2nd one tonight! You can do two if you want to participate in the exchange for both meet n greets!

[MomToEli]

Of course, Kim, its the thought that counts!

Ok ... I'll pick up a 2nd one while I'm in Chicago. No time tonight to mess with it. I really need to be packing instead on on here!

[Pampered Laura]

Am I still allowed to pop in and say hi if I don't have a frame for the MnG's?? :o

[ChefBeckyD]

Am I still allowed to pop in and say hi if I don't have a frame for the MnG's?? :o

I never got around to getting one either.....and I won't tomorrow - we just made plans to go to the beach after church for the afternoon, and I'll be doing laundry and packing tomorrow night!

So we can just hang together and watch all the cool kids get presents!:rolleyes:

[JAE]

Frame is optional. I haven't gotten around to it yet. Probably won't either. I'm still stressing about what to wear and will shop a bit more tomorrow.

[pamperedlinda]

So we can just hang together and watch all the cool kids get presents!:rolleyes:
Can I hang with ya? I never got around to getting a frame either.

[ChefBeckyD]

Can I hang with ya? I never got around to getting a frame either.

Sure - and JAE too!:) Maybe we can start our own "Cool Kids" clique!:D

Hey if I'm hanging with Linda, Laura, and JAE - then I AM hanging with the Cool Kids! What was I thinking???;)

[Pampered Laura]

LOL whatever. :p

[JAE]

Maybe I'll find a frame while out looking for dressy banquet skirt or slacks.
We tried the beach today, Becky. The parking lot was full, so we went back home. My kids and husband rode bikes back and I stayed home to wash the kitchen floor. EXCITING! I feel so much better, though. What beach are you going to? Around here they get full if you dont get there before 1:00 ish.

[pamperedlinda]

Sure - and JAE too!:) Hey if I'm hanging with Linda, Laura, and JAE - then I AM hanging with the Cool Kids! What was I thinking???;)
Glad we got that straight! http://planetsmilies.net/party-smiley-558.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[etteluap70PC]

I did find something although they are not very exciting I think they look rather nice and I would be happy to have it sitting on my desk....

[ChefBeckyD]

Maybe I'll find a frame while out looking for dressy banquet skirt or slacks.
We tried the beach today, Becky. The parking lot was full, so we went back home. My kids and husband rode bikes back and I stayed home to wash the kitchen floor. EXCITING! I feel so much better, though. What beach are you going to? Around here they get full if you dont get there before 1:00 ish.

We're actually going to Grand Haven......there's a Car Show there too.:rolleyes:


Wash the Kitchen Floor..........Go to the Beach on a perfect Beach Day.......hmmmm, I can see where that was a tough decision!:p

[Gina M]

I never got around to getting a frame as well - and I am a scrapbooker - oh well I guess I'll make one for myself after conference!

[chefann]

The frame idea worked out great!

Sandy- I LOVE the one you brought. It'll look great on my shelf with the group pic in it (once I get around to getting it off my camera).

I missed some of you, but tried to say Hi to everyone.

[momoftwins]

I LOVED the frame idea! Once again ANN YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love the frames that I received - thanks Leah (mommyhugz) and Paulette!!!!!!!!

[mommyhugz1978]

I LOVED the frame idea! Once again ANN YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love the frames that I received - thanks Leah (mommyhugz) and Paulette!!!!!!!!


I Loved the frame idea too!!!! Thanks Paulette, and Sandra ( ChefKerrns) !!!