Who's going to wave 2?

[ameliasurf]

I am going

[vwpamperedchef]

I plan on going, got to get my ticket..thanks for the reminder.

[jcsmilez]

Wave 2 here! Yippee! :D

[pamperedalf]

I am and so is my friend KISRAE!!! I can't wait, just wish airfare would have a sale!

[MORFIA]

i am in---

[KaryCam]

I already bought my plane ticket.

Wasn't planning on going but between hubby and Morfia, I changed my mind.

Looking forward to seeing you again Vanessa.

[sfdavis918]

I'll be there as well!!

[chefshawna]

I am planning on going and going to try and earn FREE registration!!!!!!

[DebbieJ]

MEMEMEMEMEEME

I will be EXHAUSTED because I will be flying in pretty much directly from my brother's wedding in MT, but I wouldn't miss Conference for the world!

[straitfan]

Seriously thinking about it! I had a BLAST last year! some of my clustermates have their tickets already but.......

just wish airfare would have a sale!
:angel:

[dianevill]

I'm planning on it, but it depends if I'm working full-time.

[MORFIA]

anyone bringing there spouse?

[chefshawna]

I would love to bring hubby, but someone has to watch the 3 kids!!! LOL :angel: Some of my cluster mates got their tickets for $82!!!! I didn't have the money at the time, but would have loved to get them that cheap!

[Bren706]

Wave 2 for me, too! I got my round trip airfare for $52!!!!! which included priority seating!!! I would love to earn free or discounted registration, but I only have 3 shows booked for March so far, and not sure if they will stick.

Shawna, are your clustermates flying from Greensboro? Who is your director/advanced director?

[chefshawna]

That may be where they are flying from, I know it was an airline I've never heard of. My director is Nikki Crafton (just promoted in Dec.) advanced Director is Kim Gantt.

[vwpamperedchef]

I just booked, and DH Is coming too (hopefully he can get leave from the army)!! We will be exhausted and running on empty as we will be traveling from NJ to Baltimore for a wedding and leaving from Baltimore on Sunday!

WOO HOO! SO EXCITED!

[DebbieJ]

No way my hubby is coming. This is MY time.

Plus, we live in Chicagoland and he commutes downtown every day. I don't think he'd be too enthused to use up vacation time just to come downtown again. :p

[buckeyefan08]

I'm trying to get it together! Has anyone used Mega-bus? Everyone at our cluster meetings talks about it but then they start talking more about conference and never answer my questions. (Exactly why I'm going... It's that exciting... plus it will be the first time for me!)

[DebbieJ]

I believe Ann took MegaBus....

[pamperedalf]

Oh I love this thread to see all who is coming!

[Brandi2007]

I am! Plane tickets bought!

[dianevill]

I'm trying to get it together! Has anyone used Mega-bus? Everyone at our cluster meetings talks about it but then they start talking more about conference and never answer my questions. (Exactly why I'm going... It's that exciting... plus it will be the first time for me!)


I've used Mega Bus (from Milwaukee) 5 or 6 times now to get to Chicago. Have never had a problem, and I love the price!

[lacychef]

I'll be there!!! Hopefully going for FREE & walking:cool: (walking the stage that is, not walking there, lol!)

[riggs62]

Wave 2!! My first conference and I believe all of my downline is planning on attending as well. I just need one more to walk!! My DL is driving from Florida. I think I'm going to fly, I'm so over road trips! Are you all flying in the day before? Leaving the day of ? Let me know what you are doing cuz I'm not sure how to plan my flight.
Can't wait to see you all there, are we all getting together to meet?
:balloon: :balloon:

[almondfarm]

Woo Hoo - I'm with Lacy - hopefully going for FREE and WALKING (the stage!!) as a new director!!

[PamperedTammy]

Count me in the Vote here! :D :D :D :D :D

[Kristina21]

me me me!!! This will be my first one!!! :D

[Debala715]

I am, and I'll be spending my birthday with you all. :D

[pamperedtara]

ME! ME! ME! Like many of you- hopefully for FREE and walking that stage!!!

Can't wait!:love:

[sarahlegare]

I'll be there! I'm so excited!! Tickets are bought & I am soooo ready!! Can't wait!!

[buckeyefan08]

I've used Mega Bus (from Milwaukee) 5 or 6 times now to get to Chicago. Have never had a problem, and I love the price!
How do I go about getting info? Is it to early?

[Chef Endora]

I'm hoping to go this year. Getting the time off from the pesky day job might be an issue.

[Katrob]

I am so jealous of the person who can fly there for $52!! I am lucky if it's under $400, but I will be there!

[dianevill]

How do I go about getting info? Is it to early?

Go to low cost inter city travel (http://www.megabus.com) and just follow the steps. It's a little early for conference - they're into June right now, but make sure you check back often so that you can book as soon as July becomes available. Rates go up as the date gets closer.

Good luck!

[buckeyefan08]

Go to low cost inter city travel (http://www.megabus.com) and just follow the steps. It's a little early for conference - they're into June right now, but make sure you check back often so that you can book as soon as July becomes available. Rates go up as the date gets closer.

Good luck!
Thanks for the info. I'm hoping that I can do this. The alternative would be my DH and 3 small children going with me. He thinks it will be fun! I think by the end of the 1st day stuck in a hotel room with a 5yr. old, 3yr. old, and a 3mo. old he'll change his mind!! I just have to talk him out of it!

[pamperedalf]

I just bought my ticket and a ticket for KISRAE. Tickets went on sale today out of San Jose for $283. Thank God, they went on sale! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Addie4TLC]

I'm wave 2 NOW!!! Hispanic Market switched to wave TWO otherwise I wasn't going to be able to go altogether. Whoohooo!!! My cluster is wave 3 though... I only see them at Leadership. :( Glad all of you my CS family will be there.

[DebbieJ]

I am SO glad Hispanic Market is in Wave 2 with us this year. Two of my gals are Hispanic Market, not to mention one of my fellow directors.

We're going to have SO MUCH FUN!!!! :)

[familymgrkendra]

Megabus is a great option. Plus the depot for Megabus is really close to McCormick Place where the conference is held.

I have taken Megabus once a couple summers ago and a friend has used Megabus, and it is a very nice service.

I live in Chicagoland, so I won't need airfare or traveling too far, but DH and I will be at Wave 2.

[ameliasurf]

where did you get tickets for $52?

[suzipooh]

I'll be there! Already bought my plane ticket..... wooo-hoooo!
This will be my third conference and it's always so exciting.

[Koolotus]

Me too! Me too!

[heather223]

I am going in Wave 2!!! I can't wait! :chef:

[Kitchen2u]

See ya all in Chicago!!!

[Addie4TLC]

I am SO glad Hispanic Market is in Wave 2 with us this year. Two of my gals are Hispanic Market, not to mention one of my fellow directors.

We're going to have SO MUCH FUN!!!! :)
Yes!!! We should make sure we meet up somewhere!!! I finally figured out how to put a pix on my AV. Funny I tried other pix and only this one would upload. Your fellow Director ist here too. :)

[bridgetbakes]

I am SO there! CAN'T WAIT!:thumbup:

So for us first timers...
I imagine flying in Sunday night and flying out Wednesday afternoon is reasonable? What is the normal "start time" for Day 1 and end time for Day 3?

Can't wait to see some of you cheffers!:D

[jbachen]

I am SO there! CAN'T WAIT!:thumbup:

So for us first timers...
I imagine flying in Sunday night and flying out Wednesday afternoon is reasonable? What is the normal "start time" for Day 1 and end time for Day 3?

Can't wait to see some of you cheffers!:D

Ooh, I was just thinking of asking these questions myself... I was wondering if it might be cheaper to fly in super early Monday morning, but was wondering how much I would miss...

Also, how do the SAHM's swing this?? I am thinking maybe, just maybe, with my kids' birthday the Sunday before, that my MIL will come for their party and stay a few days so I can come to Conference. But right now I haven't even talked to DH about it yet... I have just been tossing the idea around in my head. Cross your fingers for me!!

[lacychef]

I would definately recommend flying in Sunday; it starts about 1pm for non-directors on day 1, but in case of delays I would come at least the evening before. Day 3 ends about 1pm, so planning to leave at 4pm at the earliest is what I'd recommend.

[PCdreamer]

I am going!! This will obviously be my 1st conference since I have not even been a consultant for 1yr yet:D I am very excited to be going!!

[pamperedval]

Count me in to. I think I'm almost all paid for through conference club and don't have to worry about airfare as I'm in the Chicago suburbs.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[lockhartkitchen]

Can't wait! Problem- I joined the gym and am doing the "Biggest Loser". May 20 I will find out if I'm one of the final 6 who will go on for 8 more weeks, for one last weigh in on July 15. My second day of conference! I'm going to see if I can weigh in early and still qualify. The payout on the last "Biggest Loser" was $1500.

[pamperedpals]

Count me in. I am watching ticket prices right now. The best I have seen is around $400. I want to earn conference registration for FREE and walk at conference.

Can't wait to meet some of you!

[buckeyefan08]

How much is conference registation? Anyone know?

[pamperedalf]

It's $200 plus if you want a HO tour I think it's another $25

Submitt $2500 between March 16th & April 14th and you get it half off. Recruit in that time period and they qualify in there first 30 days you get conference for free.

[sfdavis918]

It's $200 plus if you want a HO tour I think it's another $25

Submitt $2500 between March 16th & April 14th and you get it half off. Recruit in that time period and they qualify in there first 30 days you get conference for free.
You have to do the $2500 in sales and recruit one that qualifies in their first 30 days to get conference free. I just wanted to make sure that was clear.:angel:

[christinaspc]

I am hoping on coming too... I wish the ticket prices will drop i am looking at 550.00 which is horrible after reading some people got tickets for 52.00 but i am sure they are alot closer lol coming from idaho so of course they going to jack the prices lol I can't wait to go i went for the 1st time after signed up in may and it was amazing and totally changed my PC business. So i totally cant wait for this year.

[SUSANDISCOCAIAFA]

I AM GOING !!!! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT TUESDAY TO REGISTER. I WONDER HOW THE CLASSES ARE GOING TO BE. I'VE GONE EVERY YEAR SINCE I STARTED, 8 YEARS NOW!!!:chef:

[jbdowd0798]

I'm with you Christina. I'm Cali and tix are expensive as well. I may even be flying the kids with me to upstate NY to my mom's to watch while I'm at conference so its even more expensive. Hubby can't watch the kids due to his schedule.

[sfdavis918]

Ooh, I was just thinking of asking these questions myself... I was wondering if it might be cheaper to fly in super early Monday morning, but was wondering how much I would miss...

Also, how do the SAHM's swing this?? I am thinking maybe, just maybe, with my kids' birthday the Sunday before, that my MIL will come for their party and stay a few days so I can come to Conference. But right now I haven't even talked to DH about it yet... I have just been tossing the idea around in my head. Cross your fingers for me!!
DH is taking that whole week off. He will stay with the boys and then we will have a couple of days together at the end of the week. It should be a great week for me!

[sfdavis918]

What is the name of the airport that we fly into?

[lacychef]

There's either Midway Airport or O'Hare....(I think the second is right). We always fly into Midway.
I'm so lucky that conference is during my mom's days off again; my girls will have fun at grandma's house since dh has to work!

[buckeyefan08]

O'Hare is the major airport in Chicago. It may be a little cheaper if you can take a secondary airport.

[Bren706]

where did you get tickets for $52?

SKYBUS!!!!! Flying out of Greensboro (I am only 20 minutes away from the airport) and flying into Gary, Indiana. Their first 10 tickets are priced at $10.00 for each way:love: , and then they increase to $35, $55, $75................ I got round trip tickets for $20 plus another $20 for priority seating (why not, for the price) and then $12.00 for fees, etc.

There will be a few more charges. My checked baggage will be $10 each piece for each way, and it will be $2 per soda as well.

You really need to watch their website to get the cheapest tickets, as they go fast. They also fly into the smaller airports.

[Joelen]

I am going!! :)

[lacychef]

I am going!! :)
Hey, haven't seen you around here in awhile! How's everything going?

[chefshawna]

SKYBUS!!!!! Flying out of Greensboro (I am only 20 minutes away from the airport) and flying into Gary, Indiana. Their first 10 tickets are priced at $10.00 for each way:love: , and then they increase to $35, $55, $75................ I got round trip tickets for $20 plus another $20 for priority seating (why not, for the price) and then $12.00 for fees, etc.

There will be a few more charges. My checked baggage will be $10 each piece for each way, and it will be $2 per soda as well.

You really need to watch their website to get the cheapest tickets, as they go fast. They also fly into the smaller airports.

I think this is where a bunch of my clustermates and director got their tickets. I just didn't have the money at the time! So, if they fly into Gary, how far away is that??

[pamperedpals]

I just had my vacation approved at work! Yahoo! I took the whole week, including the following Monday. I am doing a booth that weekend at a local fair and I wanted to be able to make follow-up calls.

Now, just to find airfare cheap. Can only find it for $400ish.:eek: Gotta wait for it to go on sale (I hope!)

[Debala715]

I am SOOOO looking forward to meeting some of you during conference!

[chefjeanine]

I think this is where a bunch of my clustermates and director got their tickets. I just didn't have the money at the time! So, if they fly into Gary, how far away is that??

Shawna,

It's a hop, skip and a jump to Chicago.

I'm sure someone else will come on and tell us how long it takes. . .but I can tell you Gary is very close to Chicago.

[jcsmilez]

I google mapped it. Gary, IN is about 45 minutes away. I am so jealous of the skybus possibilities that is an incredible deal! It looks like you have to be able to fly in or out of one of those two main hubs in order to fly via skybus.

Coming from Northern California, we are looking at $400+ for our airfare alone. Many in my cluster are figuring we simply cannot afford it (myself included). :cry: I'd so love to go!

[pamperedalf]

I google mapped it. Gary, IN is about 45 minutes away. I am so jealous of the skybus possibilities that is an incredible deal! It looks like you have to be able to fly in or out of one of those two main hubs in order to fly via skybus.

Coming from Northern California, we are looking at $400+ for our airfare alone. Many in my cluster are figuring we simply cannot afford it (myself included). I'd so love to go!

We are flying out of San Jose RT for $279 on American into Ohare. It is so worth it, go reserve a bunch of flights at this price then you have 24 hours to decide if you can get a big group to go. SW (if you want to risk flying w/ them is also $325 RT out of San Jose except into midway. I know some girls from Sac are flying w/ us because of the price difference. I just checked American about noon today. HTH

[jcsmilez]

Amanda,

Thanks, it does help. I just looked up the flight on sidestep.com and foudn the $279 price you were mentioning -- that is a great price compared to what I've been seeing! What part of Northern Cali are you from? We would be driving down from the Redding area.

[janetupnorth]

Shawna,

It's a hop, skip and a jump to Chicago.

I'm sure someone else will come on and tell us how long it takes. . .but I can tell you Gary is very close to Chicago.

About 25 miles from downtown Chicago...

[jbdowd0798]

thanks for the sidestep.com link. I never heard of it and am going to check it out. I need a babysitter for my kids those days as DH works all day, so I may just fly the kids and I to upstate NY for 2 weeks and let her keep them for those few days. But if I can get the same flight as yall we'll see if I still stick to that plan! :-)

[lockhartkitchen]

I may be in need of a room to share. My director doesn't think she's going to National Conference and none of our cluster is going. Is there anyone that may need to have 1 more in their room?

[pamperedalf]

What part of Northern Cali are you from? We would be driving down from the Redding area.

I am in Redwood Valley right where hwy 20 & hwy 101 meet. We are going to get a room the night before and fly out that morning.

We missed that flight because I didn't reserve it so I lost that price. I got the same price. We are flying out on southwest and flying back on American. Today when I saw that I was going crazy. A couple of weeks ago I saw some deals out of Chico so I would look at that as well a lot closer.

[Bren706]

Hey Julie, I can't promise anything right now, but there may be space in my room. Right now there is only two of us, but we want 4. The person I am sharing it with is confident that she can find someone in our ED's downline to room with us. But, if not, I will keep you in mind.

[kisrae]

I'm going with Amanda. If it wasn't for her I'd have no clue how to get there.
I'll be walking this year!!!!

[pamperedalf]

Ida I remember that picture!!!:D

We need to start a who's walking thread!! Ida will be there, and if I can I will join you!:D

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..... I will walk!!!!!

[jwpamp]

Here is info on the Shuttle Services:

Chicago, IL - Destination from Gary Chicago International Airport (http://www.garychicagoairport.com/PressRelease_detail.asp?ID=162)

Just an FYI, though. The South Shore Line (option #2) is a rail service that runs into Chicago for a small fee (under $6 each way), but this shuttle will take you to a "flag stop" which I don't think has a shelter....only a temp stop for the train.

Another warning: Gary is not exactly a safe city -- lots of crime -- be careful if the shuttle will not wait with you for the train.....

Hope that helps!

[lacychef]

SW (if you want to risk flying w/ them
Why do you say this? We fly on SW every year....

[pamperedalf]

Sorry Lacy, I am flying out w/ them to chicago, However right after I bought my ticket is when they came out w/ not doing inspections and they grounded for good several planes that should not have been in the air. It just makes me nervous that's all.

[lacychef]

OH, yeah, I remember seeing that too. At least that came out BEFORE conference, so they have time to make sure they're all up to par!

[Chefgirl2]

I'll be there! I'll be driving...it's a 5 hour drive for me.

[lraspante]

Just booked my hotel. Hubby just called now and said he might not be able to get off work! Trying to figure something out four small kids. Anyone near Mokena Illinois looking to carpool?

[mombird4]

Need to get my button from Chef Ann! I'll be looking for everyone!:chef:

[Dez'sfullhouse]

I am going :)

[jbdowd0798]

Anyone in Cali still trying to get tickets?? I should have jumped last week at the $279 but didn't now only finding $330. Help!

[jbdowd0798]

**
bump!!!!

[pampered_chef_swva]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...

[DanielleQ]

Anyone in Cali still trying to get tickets?? I should have jumped last week at the $279 but didn't now only finding $330. Help!

where are you finding $330? I'm only finding $500. :eek:

[lacychef]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...
So, does this mean SW flights are being cancelled?

[gretchengreen529@yahoo.co]

I'm coming, and walking, and bringing hubby! Yay for the in-laws to take the 4 kids!!!

[sfdavis918]

I'm coming, and walking, and bringing hubby! Yay for the in-laws to take the 4 kids!!!
Yeah Gretchen!! Can't wait to see you walk!

[pampered_chef_swva]

for those of you who went the SKYBUS route - if any, what are you doing now about getting to Chicago...? me and my director booked our flights thru SKYBUS only to find that they have declared bankruptcy as well...and her cc company is requesting that paperwork be filed before a refund is issued...

Now we're stuck trying to find a reasonably priced plane ticket...our SKYBUS tickets were $162 round trip including all taxes/fees, luggage checkin, priority seating... etc

[heather223]

I don't know that this would work for anyone, but it is how I am getting to Chicago. Megabus.... it is a tour bus thing that is cheap! It cost me $45 to go from Cleveland to Chicago round trip. May be worth looking into. :chef:

Website... low cost inter city travel (http://www.megabus.com) http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee85/hev223/bus_front_blankgreen_jacb1.gif

[AJPratt]

I am in Wave 2... I have a doc appt tomorrow, so I will be asking if its OK for me to go.:rolleyes:

[straitfan]

Hope you'll be there again AJ--are you bringing your crazy director again? She had us all in stitches every time we ran into you two! :)

[milkangel]

i am planing on going need to register yet and get the tickets. wave 2

[AJPratt]

I am sure Dawn (aka Crazy Director) will be going, whether I go or not. Hey, someone has to cause a commotion, right?

[kisrae]

Has anyone started a meeting for the cheffers yet? It would be fun to meet again this year.
I'm ready for the get away! I'm sure I'll miss my family the first night again.

[Debala715]

I am so looking forward to meeting as many of you Cheffers as possible! I have received my button and will be wearing it proudly!

[lacychef]

Oh Anne I hope you're going! How are ya feeling?

[pamperedalf]

Anne it would be good to see you! Hope all is well on your end.

[pampermejolene]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...


So does anyone know what airline is safe to fly (as far as not cancelling flights, but safe like not crashing would be good too). This is ridiculous. Maybe I'll just start tomorrow and walk there :yuck:

[lacychef]

So does anyone know what airline is safe to fly (as far as not cancelling flights, but safe like not crashing would be good too). This is ridiculous. Maybe I'll just start tomorrow and walk there :yuck:
Our group has never had problems with Southwest....knocking on wood....

[milkangel]

i am going in wave 2 and i was woundering if any of you that are going has a spot in a room for a room mate so i can come. I am looking for a room to room with someone. PLEASE Someone let me know right away.

[AJPratt]

Well... I went to my doc yesterday. I asked about Chicago. He asked me (he's chinese and has an accent): "Are you out of your freakin mind? Are you crazy?" He said if I didn't have any complications, if I were to go into labor I would deliver a full term baby at that point and that I shouldn't travel ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. (sigh) My husband was agreeing, saying he kept telling me not to go. He was shocked that I was planning on going... (Geez, what I surprise. I still want to do the ONE thing I do for me each year.) My doc also told me to listen to "honorable husband". :rolleyes: So, have a good time everyone! I will miss the meet up! It was a last last year!

[lacychef]

OH man! That's too bad Anne! But yours & your baby's health is more important;) We'll be thinking of you though! I must say, if I was due that close to conference; I probably wouldn't travel either.

[AJPratt]

Lacy, he could have seemed mildly supportive and I would have gone. LOL You are right though, it is important to be healthy.

[lacychef]

You take care of yourself:) Can't wait until you're posting pictures!

[pcchris]

hi! I've been away for a while....just figured I'd check in to let you all know that I'm in Wave 2 this year. Hope to see some of you there!!!

[MWCOOKIN]

Hi I Am New To This Site But 7 Years With Pampered Chef Going To Conference For My 8th Time. Team Not Strong Enough To Consider Director But I Do My Own Meetings Cause My Upline Is In N.j. And My Hospitality Director Suggested I Branch Off Cause It Was Mostly My Team She Was Doing Meetings For. I Am Not Hard To Fine I Will Be One Of The Few In A Scooter! (have Ms) And The Scooter Is My Own Not Rented There. Hope To Meet You All.

[SUZIEQCONSULTANT]

I will be there and hopefully at least 2 of my downline is also coming with me! I am so excited for my team! We are going to have such a great time! See everyone there!

[SUZIEQCONSULTANT]

I will be there and hopefully at least 2 of my downline is also coming with me! I am so excited for my team! We are going to have such a great time! See everyone there!

[Zacksmommie]

My first conference and I am excited!
I will be leaving DH and son in DTW then flying with them back home to TPA
on Thur. and return to work on Sat....I will be tired

Hilton here I come!!!

This is a great board....thanks for all the great tips!

Sandra Nader


:rolleyes:

[momoftwins]

Well... I went to my doc yesterday. I asked about Chicago. He asked me (he's chinese and has an accent): "Are you out of your freakin mind? Are you crazy?" He said if I didn't have any complications, if I were to go into labor I would deliver a full term baby at that point and that I shouldn't travel ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. (sigh) My husband was agreeing, saying he kept telling me not to go. He was shocked that I was planning on going... (Geez, what I surprise. I still want to do the ONE thing I do for me each year.) My doc also told me to listen to "honorable husband". :rolleyes: So, have a good time everyone! I will miss the meet up! It was a last last year!

COngrats on the pregnancy Anne! We will miss you but it is super important to consider the health of you and your little one!! I remember how bummed I was the summer I was pregnant with my twins that I couldn't go! Hang in there!

[Flamingo]

I'm there with all the ribbons for us cheffers... thanks Anne got them yesterday!!! Love the phone charm...

[chefann]

Cool! Glad they arrived OK. I tried to make it a self-contained package that you can just toss into your suitcase and wouldn't take up too much room. :)