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ChefBeckyD
03-02-2008, 04:46 PM
Hey! I saw threads for Wave 2 & 3 - and thought we needed our own too!

So - Who's going with me this year?:D

Anyone else trying to earn 1/2 off or FREE registration?

janetupnorth
03-02-2008, 04:53 PM
See you there of course Becky!

dannyzmom
03-02-2008, 05:01 PM
Me - me - me - meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

JAE
03-02-2008, 05:02 PM
I'm planning to get free conference, so I'm going with you, literally this time. I'm planning to get to the train on time this time! Early, even.

stacywhitlow
03-02-2008, 05:17 PM
I am going. Planning on free registration too!

Ginger428
03-02-2008, 05:21 PM
I'll be there for FREE this year & I'll cheer Carolyn AGAIN for earning something....:D ;) :D

ChefBeckyD
03-02-2008, 05:31 PM
I'm planning to get free conference, so I'm going with you, literally this time. I'm planning to get to the train on time this time! Early, even.

Maybe we need to ride together this year - to keep you on track!:D

JAE
03-02-2008, 05:33 PM
I can't go all the way to Wayland, first. I have this effeciency thing about me that I just can't shake. That's why I'm always late. I hate being early! Go figure. Not late to shows, though. I actually just tell hosts I'll be ther 45 to 35 minutes before show start time. Then it's easier to be on time.

dannyzmom
03-02-2008, 05:33 PM
I'll be there for FREE this year & I'll cheer Carolyn AGAIN for earning something....:D ;) :D

Aw shucks!! :blushing:

StacieB
03-02-2008, 05:55 PM
I will be there too!!!

ChefBeckyD
03-02-2008, 05:58 PM
Once we get closer to July - and we know the actual conference hotels, etc....we will have to figure out a meet n greet place!

PamperedDor
03-02-2008, 06:16 PM
I'm going and HOPE to be crossing!!! Colleen - come on!!! Roomies!!! LOL!! Arriving a day early and maybe staying the night after conference ends - (I have a friend who lives in Chicago!! )

Look forward to meeting everyone!!

letscook04
03-02-2008, 06:35 PM
Not sure if I am going this year! I have way to much stuff going on that week:D

JAE
03-02-2008, 06:56 PM
We would love to see you there, Colleen.

iteachurkid
03-02-2008, 07:41 PM
I'll be there :) I'm planning on earning free conference and HOPING for TPC in recruiting...I can't wait :)

letscook04
03-02-2008, 07:47 PM
We would love to see you there, Colleen.

Aww thanks Jae! I really, really want to go but it is my birthday and I already made plans with my family!
I know Doreen what you are thinking!! LOL

Chefstover2
03-02-2008, 07:55 PM
I'll be there, too! If all goes as planned, I'll be walking!! (Just signed #4 on Friday!!!!)

erinb
03-02-2008, 08:40 PM
I'll be there and bringing DH with me! This will be my first and I am so excited!

raebates
03-02-2008, 08:49 PM
I'll be there, and I'll have my Post Slut jammies with me. :)

thebowman
03-02-2008, 10:32 PM
I'll be there too!!!

kreaser
03-02-2008, 10:53 PM
will be there too! Only missed one in 10 conferences...I even was able to go the year I had to have a total hip replacement..(4 years ago) Nothing was going to stop me!! I just didn't go to the big director event they had that extra nite after conference. I got on a plane Sunday and came home..got to go see my 12 year old son play in a state baseball game and then went to the hospital that nite for surgery next morning. Was fortunate enough to keep my business going during that time and didn't take medical leave..guess the nurses and everyone felt sorry for me because they kept book shows rolling. It was end of JUly so the new stuff came out for fall, and my hubby brought all the new catalogs up to the hospital to see!!!

hopefully going to have 3 of my cluster members going too!!!!

baychef
03-03-2008, 01:09 AM
I will be there too. Hopefully I will be cheering on my first director...she signed number 5 but needs to qulaify 4 & 5! And I am hoping along with her will be and additional 1 to 2 others! Something to look forward to.

KellyTheChef
03-03-2008, 08:27 AM
I will be there too!! Yeah...we are first!! Tee Hee...

mpkegley
03-03-2008, 09:04 AM
I will be there too! I am working to at least get 1/2 price registration too.

chefsteph07
03-03-2008, 10:34 AM
I'll be there, gonna try to earn 1/2 off, but I'm a bit slow right now on bookings so I don't know if I'll be able to!

pattikake
03-03-2008, 01:39 PM
I am hoping to go.. this would be my first conference. From what I hear and read - it is worth the trip. So, crossing fingers, I will make it!

Patti

poohritz
03-03-2008, 02:42 PM
I will be there again this year. Had a great time at my first one last year. See you at the homeoffice direct banquet.

kreaser
03-04-2008, 12:05 AM
oh stephchef07...you betcha you'll be there...Chicago here we come!
Too many good memories to make each year...can't skip this year!!!!
Is it July yet????

chefsteph07
03-04-2008, 06:39 PM
Oh I'll be there baby, just don't know if I'll have to pay full price for it!!! LOL

amy07
03-05-2008, 02:49 PM
i'll be there.

janetupnorth
03-05-2008, 02:51 PM
i'll be there.


...and walking for TPC?!?!?!?!?!

You haven't checking in recently... :confused: :confused:

erinb
03-05-2008, 02:51 PM
Is anyone taking their spouse?

PamperedDor
03-05-2008, 03:48 PM
Is anyone taking their spouse?


Not me! My handsome Hubby with be home taking care of our kids - plus, its MY time!!! (I have too much fun with everyone anyway!!) ;)

ChefBeckyD
03-05-2008, 03:51 PM
Is anyone taking their spouse?

No - my cluster drives down and then takes the train into Chicago - it's a 3 hr. trip, so we leave early the morning Conf. starts, and then we leave for home as soon as conf. ends. It's not a sight-seeing, pleasure trip for us - although we have a blast....it's mostly just about PC, and my DH would not enjoy hanging out by himself while I am in meetings!

chefkristin
03-06-2008, 07:29 AM
I will miss you guys this year!!

jrny2001
03-13-2008, 08:25 PM
I will miss you guys this year!!


What happens at the end of March?

janetupnorth
03-13-2008, 08:28 PM
What happens at the end of March?

For us, registration, for Kristin, that is probably when she goes inactive as a consultant I believe.

jrny2001
03-13-2008, 08:34 PM
For us, registration, for Kristin, that is probably when she goes inactive as a consultant I believe.



Ohhh.

Anyway, I'll be there too. It's my first time so I'm both nervous & excited:D

PamperedDor
03-13-2008, 09:34 PM
Ohhh.

Anyway, I'll be there too. It's my first time so I'm both nervous & excited:D


Dont be nervous - its so much fun - bring comfortable shoes and a great attitude!! Oh and business cards to network!! Be prepared to be WOWED!!!

Shawnna
03-13-2008, 09:57 PM
Not sure if I'm going or not. I have gone every other year and I went last year, so this is our big family vacation year. The years I go to conference we take a small family vacation and conference is my big vacation. But, things could change and I might go. I met JanetUpNorth...unofficially...last year. We were both hospitality at the executive banquet. I had a great time last year...probably the best conference I have attended. It was definately a working conference...not much time for shopping or sight-seeing.

My kids want to go to the Bahamas this year, so I might not can afford conference and family vacation. I have a son who is graduating this year and this could be our last vacation together.

janetupnorth
03-13-2008, 10:11 PM
Not sure if I'm going or not. I have gone every other year and I went last year, so this is our big family vacation year. The years I go to conference we take a small family vacation and conference is my big vacation. But, things could change and I might go. I met JanetUpNorth...unofficially...last year. We were both hospitality at the executive banquet. I had a great time last year...probably the best conference I have attended. It was definately a working conference...not much time for shopping or sight-seeing.

My kids want to go to the Bahamas this year, so I might not can afford conference and family vacation. I have a son who is graduating this year and this could be our last vacation together.

Aww...I would have loved to meet you "officially". The banquet night was a blur. It was a small group and I "think" I remember you specifically but not 100% for sure. I on the other hand was kind of hard to miss that night. :rolleyes: Plus I ended up getting seated in front.

It was a nice banquet though...

Di_Can_Cook
03-13-2008, 11:28 PM
A lot of it depends on if I can earn the half price registration. I may be about half way there, if I wait to submit the shows I have pending.

But I have nothing else on my calendar, and I am sick.

How is everyone getting there? Flying? Driving? I would prefer to drive ... I have friends in Indiana who live right off I-80 so it would be a short detour to stop by and see them ... but no one else in my cluster is, except the one who is bringing her whole family.

Shawnna
03-14-2008, 12:11 AM
Janet, it was a nice banquet. I felt like I was part of the group. I had been to another executive banquet twice and both times felt like I was window shopping a party...unfortunately, a lot of her real consultants felt the same way.

Yes, the fire gear made you hard to miss, but that was the point wasn't it? All I can say is ...YOU GO GIRL!!

I was at a back table. I really enjoyed myself. Hope to get to see you again.

debbieskitchenhelper
03-14-2008, 08:10 AM
I am definately going this year for the first time and striving for going "FREE" and making TPC. I am very nervous about flying, am thinking about booking a non-stop flight. As we get closer, if anyone needs a person to share a room I would definately be interested. And keep fingers crossed , I should be a director by then.

krzymomof4
03-19-2008, 10:49 AM
I'm not sure if I am going to be able to afford it or not.
Discounted registration is kind of out of the question because my business has been really slow due to health issues with the family.

dannyzmom
03-19-2008, 10:56 AM
I booked my flights this weekend - airline rates are going up up up so I recommend everyone book early!

quiverfull7
03-19-2008, 11:00 AM
I'm going and have my plane tickets!! I'm SO excited!!!!
I'm praying that I may be a Director by then and TPC is
looking possible! I can't wait to see what God has in store!

janetupnorth
03-19-2008, 11:06 AM
So, is gas prices, but I still have to drive...

Are you in Wave 2 this time Carolyn???

If so, why are you jumping our thread???? ;)

I'll miss running into you numerous times...and watching you walk for TPC!!!! (How close are you this year, I was thinking of you and a few others this a.m. in regards to TPC)

janetupnorth
03-19-2008, 11:06 AM
I'm going and have my plane tickets!! I'm SO excited!!!!
I'm praying that I may be a Director by then and TPC is
looking possible! I can't wait to see what God has in store!

Go Diane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I will cheer for you at NC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ChefBeckyD
03-19-2008, 11:09 AM
I booked my flights this weekend - airline rates are going up up up so I recommend everyone book early!


I saw a report on the News this morning about Delta - cutting planes, flights, and personnel, and raising prices. The report said that with the cut in flights, if you wait to book, you are greatly increasing your chances of not getting a flight - and if a flight isn't booked enough to be profitable, it will just be canceled.

Sure am glad we take the train!

ChefBeckyD
03-19-2008, 11:10 AM
So, is gas prices, but I still have to drive...

Are you in Wave 2 this time Carolyn???

If so, why are you jumping our thread???? ;)

I'll miss running into you numerous times...and watching you walk for TPC!!!! (How close are you this year, I was thinking of you and a few others this a.m. in regards to TPC)


Carolyn still has last years WAVE on her signature.....


Carolyn - you need to change that!!!:p

Mary Ann
03-19-2008, 11:19 AM
I am Mary Ann from NJ and it will be my 3rd conference. I had so much fun at the other 2. I hope by next year I will be director. I can't believe I will be in the first wave. whoo who

janetupnorth
03-19-2008, 11:25 AM
Carolyn still has last years WAVE on her signature.....


Carolyn - you need to change that!!!:p

Duh! Thanks - it IS 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good, I can still cheer for her too then!!!! (Guess I'm going to be rowdy this year with all these Cheffers earning stuff...)

Becky, are you anywhere close to TPC this year? Your sales have been pretty good...

ChefBeckyD
03-19-2008, 11:36 AM
Duh! Thanks - it IS 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good, I can still cheer for her too then!!!! (Guess I'm going to be rowdy this year with all these Cheffers earning stuff...)

Becky, are you anywhere close to TPC this year? Your sales have been pretty good...


My sales have been good, but not quite that good. I'm at $36,000 in sales for the TPC period. Actually, if I hadn't had such a dismal Aug. & Sept., I might be within reach - but my sales for those months were $780, and $1150. I am working hard to make sure that is different this year!

The good news it that by the middle of April, I will have earned Level One of the trip incentive! I am sooo earning a trip this year! With travel costs going up the way they are, it will be the only way to take DH on a 2nd honeymoon!

quiverfull7
03-19-2008, 12:17 PM
Well all I know is that I was at NC last summer wave 2 and then at Leadership in Jan and STILL have not met any of you and this MUST change at NC in July!!!!!! I want so much to meet any of you that I can!

raebates
03-22-2008, 07:22 AM
Um, Diane, you've met me. Don't I count? Oh, my, I can feel my self-esteem lowering as I type. Maybe I didn't make much of an impression, since we didn't really get a chance to talk.

KellyTheChef
03-22-2008, 08:20 AM
Well all I know is that I was at NC last summer wave 2 and then at Leadership in Jan and STILL have not met any of you and this MUST change at NC in July!!!!!! I want so much to meet any of you that I can!
Ahem. Over here. I met you too!



































Silly girl!

KellyTheChef
03-22-2008, 08:21 AM
Rae...apparantly you and I are no longer "star status" here on CS. Tee Hee!

Becky0216
03-22-2008, 08:58 AM
I really want to go, but not sure of the cost. I should def. earn 1/2 price with my FR in April, but don't think I will have a recruit by the conference.
I don't even know what wave I am in:)

ChefBeckyD
03-22-2008, 09:03 AM
RAE & KELLY:

I KNOW I haven't met either of you - and I am so looking forward to conference, and meeting both of you in person!:love: :love:
















Although, coming from me, it might not help your self-esteem to hear that!:o :rolleyes:

amy07
03-22-2008, 09:35 AM
i can't wait to meet my CS heroes too!

quiverfull7
03-22-2008, 09:51 AM
Um, Diane, you've met me. Don't I count? Oh, my, I can feel my self-esteem lowering as I type. Maybe I didn't make much of an impression, since we didn't really get a chance to talk.
OH POOOOOOOOOOO
YES... I remember you!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were on the bus!!!!!!!!!! And then at lunch......... I think I met Carolyn too! SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are MORE than memorable!!!!!!!!! Sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay... I will rephrase... I want MORE TIME to get to know each of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! must retreat now while trying to to pull really big foot our of really dumb mouth!!!!!!!! My dsl is out and I'm borrowing time here...

quiverfull7
03-22-2008, 09:54 AM
Can I still claim baby brain... even tho Brody is now a full month old and I'm only Nana not Mama? sigh.... Rae and Kelly... my humblest apologies.... will you forgive me? :) Sure hope you haven't put me on ignore! :) :) :)

janetupnorth
03-22-2008, 10:04 AM
I really want to go, but not sure of the cost. I should def. earn 1/2 price with my FR in April, but don't think I will have a recruit by the conference.
I don't even know what wave I am in:)

Becky - ask your director...your wave is dependent on who your upline is. We are grouped by Executive Directors and Senior Executive Directors.

You should DEFINITELY go! You'll enjoy it, get to see the new products, meet tons of people, it is great!

Don't worry about having a recruit, at 1/2 price, it is more than worth it, you get free stuff and you can right off the rest as a business expense for training come tax time.

amy07
03-22-2008, 10:30 AM
just booked my flight!! I am sooo excited!!!

janetupnorth
03-22-2008, 10:31 AM
just booked my flight!! I am sooo excited!!!

Yeah Amy - now go find those recruits so you get that ring there!!!!!!!!!

KellyTheChef
03-22-2008, 10:31 AM
Can I still claim baby brain... even tho Brody is now a full month old and I'm only Nana not Mama? sigh.... Rae and Kelly... my humblest apologies.... will you forgive me? :) Sure hope you haven't put me on ignore! :) :) :)
Sorry...can't hear you on ignore....:p









































You SO know I am kidding you! And yes, grandma, you can claim baby brain!!

raebates
03-22-2008, 10:32 AM
Can I still claim baby brain... even tho Brody is now a full month old and I'm only Nana not Mama? sigh.... Rae and Kelly... my humblest apologies.... will you forgive me? :) Sure hope you haven't put me on ignore! :) :) :)


You're forgiven (and by someone much more important than Kelly and me ;)). I'll chalk it up to the fact we think, "Gee, I haven't met anyone," when what we mean is, "There are so many more I want to meet!"

KellyTheChef
03-22-2008, 10:33 AM
RAE & KELLY:

I KNOW I haven't met either of you - and I am so looking forward to conference, and meeting both of you in person!:love: :love:
















Although, coming from me, it might not help your self-esteem to hear that!:o :rolleyes:


Becky...don't you know, you are one of the STARS of CS that we will all be looking forward to meeting!?? So of course, you help my self-esteem!! :D

ChefBeckyD
03-22-2008, 10:53 AM
Oh - and Diane - I'm looking forward to meeting you too!

Hopefully, you'll remember it afterwards!:D :p :D

quiverfull7
03-22-2008, 10:59 AM
HA!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to meeting you too! Rae and Kelly's smiles are SO precious that my memory should NOT have failed me!!!! Rae gave me my CS Star to put on my name tag too so I've really got NO excuse!
We'll just have to have so much fun together that the memory can't possibly fade! Like... what CAN we plan....hmmmm... let's just make sure we don't get into trouble! We'll just make certain to take photos so that I can have the visual I need later!

ChefBeckyD
03-22-2008, 11:04 AM
US? Get into trouble? I can't even imagine it!

As soon as all of the official info is posted as far as hotels, and we know where the majority are staying - we really need to plan a Meet N Greet. I never get there until the day conference starts, so I don't have that extra night everyone else seems to have. Last year, I was sick the first night, and needed to go to bed - so I never got to meet everyone. This year - I'm coming no matter what!

Of course, several of us already know we are in the same Executive Banquet - so we'll get to hang out then too! YEA!!!


Argghhh! Is it July yet? I'm already getting so excited for Conference!

quiverfull7
03-22-2008, 11:10 AM
It CAN'T be July yet... I have to earn TPC and my directorship first so that I can walk that stage!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE... don't rush me! :) jk

raebates
03-22-2008, 11:11 AM
Um, I'm not agreeing to any pictures until I have ALL the details, thank you very much. ;)

ChefBeckyD
03-22-2008, 11:12 AM
Um, I'm not agreeing to any pictures until I have ALL the details, thank you very much. ;)


Got a paper robe handy? I'd bring it if you do!:D

quiverfull7
03-22-2008, 11:12 AM
Um, I'm not agreeing to any pictures until I have ALL the details, thank you very much. ;)
That is a very good point Rae! I concur!

raebates
03-22-2008, 11:18 AM
Got a paper robe handy? I'd bring it if you do!:D


I may have to see if I can get one before NC. That way you'll all recognize me. :D

janetupnorth
03-22-2008, 11:20 AM
What time does conference start on the 10th? I need to decide which day to drive down...trying to maximize my vacation time with family too...

raebates
03-22-2008, 11:23 AM
I think last year it started at 1 p.m. Could be wrong, though. And, even if I'm right, that doesn't mean it will start at the same time this year.

janetupnorth
03-22-2008, 11:25 AM
I think last year it started at 1 p.m. Could be wrong, though. And, even if I'm right, that doesn't mean it will start at the same time this year.

Hmm...will have to wait and see then...need time to get the kids settled at mom's house...but don't want to wake up TOO early to drive.

Trying to decide to come the day before and stay overnight at mom's house or come the day of, drop the kids and spend time with them AFTER conference...

Decisions, decisions...

raebates
03-22-2008, 11:29 AM
I'll be driving in the day before with my director. That's her standard operating procedure, and it I like it. It gives us plenty of time to settle in, have a nice dinner, and do a little sightseeing.

Paula R. Lewis
03-22-2008, 06:23 PM
I'm so happy to see that so many of you that I've admired for so long on here are going to Conference, and are in Wave 1...'cause I am, too!!

We're supposed to get details posted on the website on Tuesday, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how much the hotels will be, as well as the list of classes to be offered!!

I hope I can meet some of you there, too!!

Blessings,
Paula

Di_Can_Cook
03-24-2008, 10:49 AM
How awesome!

So far, the half price registration is not looking likely, even though I'm half way there. I do have ONE potential booking ... but she has not committed to a date in April, let alone given me a guest list, and I've called her recently and feel it's best not to push her.

But we DO get that extra tax refund so ....

IF I go I will drive Miracle Car, head out on Thursday, stop in Indiana to visit some friends and drive in to Chicago the next morning. They're about 3 hours away from Chicago and it's actually their closest airport!

I have some potential family stuff going on that could also throw a monkey wrench in the works ... to make a REALLY long story short ... I may become a guardian of my 12-year-old nephew ... and if that happens, I don't even know how I'd handle child care while I'm at WORK ... my parents can only do so much!

redsoxgirl
03-24-2008, 02:55 PM
I'm seriously considering it, but it's not 100% yet. :)

It will be my first time!!

chefbritt
03-25-2008, 03:15 PM
I want to go so badly, but I'm not sure it will be doable financially. I'm trying to work out all of the details and see about saving the money, but I know the longer I wait the higher airline prices and everything will go up.

I have a question. I was just looking at the hotel info, and it seems like you have to have the names and consultant numbers of everyone you are rooming with before making your reservation. So does that mean if I wait a little while that I won't be able to join in with anyone else who has already booked? I was hoping to either join someone in my cluster or post here if someone has an extra spot, but I won't have the money for a little while. If I can't join in with someone, and I would have to pay for my own room, I don't think it would be doable for me. Does anyone know?

janetupnorth
03-25-2008, 03:25 PM
I want to go so badly, but I'm not sure it will be doable financially. I'm trying to work out all of the details and see about saving the money, but I know the longer I wait the higher airline prices and everything will go up.

I have a question. I was just looking at the hotel info, and it seems like you have to have the names and consultant numbers of everyone you are rooming with before making your reservation. So does that mean if I wait a little while that I won't be able to join in with anyone else who has already booked? I was hoping to either join someone in my cluster or post here if someone has an extra spot, but I won't have the money for a little while. If I can't join in with someone, and I would have to pay for my own room, I don't think it would be doable for me. Does anyone know?

You can wait and register for a hotel.

Some people book a room with 2 people, then add 2 later, things like that...

raebates
03-29-2008, 05:42 AM
I'm registered. Here's my schedule:

Gratitude Recruiting 7/10/08 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Make the Move to P3 7/11/08 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Win/Win Host Coaching 7/11/08 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Top Recruiters Tell All 7/12/08 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

krzymomof4
04-01-2008, 08:50 PM
I'm officially registered.:D This will be my first time. Here is my schedule. As it looks I am the only "consultant" from my team going. I am scared to death!!
Abundant Bookings
7/10/08 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Phone Courage
7/11/08 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Win/Win Host Coaching
7/11/08 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Be a Master Seller
7/12/08 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

pcjenn
04-01-2008, 09:05 PM
I will be there! I'm going to earn free conference and I'll be walking across the stage! Wahoo!

husbandwifepcteam
04-02-2008, 11:07 PM
I will be going this year! I am well on my way to earning conference for 1/2 price. There are three people from my unit signed up to go so far. We are taking the MegaBus from Cincy to Chicago. I believe it's only $28 round trip. Not sure on hotel arrangements yet. I'm so excited. I've been with PC for a year now and can't wait to see what's in store for us at conference!
-Michelle

lcucinella
04-10-2008, 11:29 PM
I am very upset. As I will be 7 &1/2 months pregnant, I will not be able to travel from Louisiana to Chicago. So I will be thinking of all of you while you are gone. No UNO's pizza for me :(

PampMomof3
04-11-2008, 10:35 PM
I'll be there! I'm really excited to be going and just earned it half off!! Now I just need to help my recruit qualify but she's doing an excellent Job with 5 shows scheduled to help her in her first 30 days!!:D

Di_Can_Cook
04-22-2008, 09:50 PM
Well, with gas prices being what they are, Miracle Car will have to stay home if I go.

STILL don't know about the family stuff, so I am assuming that if I haven't heard back after a month, I'm not going to.

Please pray that nasty unexpected expenses, like my lawnmower going on the blink, don't eat up all my funds.

I wanna be there, if only to meet quiverfull7, because I've found that people named Diane are exceedingly cool!

janetupnorth
04-22-2008, 09:55 PM
Don't count it out yet! :)

I found out I have a roof to repair AND reshingle this year, but I'm still working on saving.

Gas going up ANOTHER 10 cents per gallon in the last 24 hours doesn't help. I know some are worse, but we are at $3.64 and it is at least 18 miles one way to town and work so miles add up fast.

Di_Can_Cook
04-22-2008, 10:01 PM
Oh, I can so relate, Janet!

Too bad you don't have a hail storm to blame it on like we did in Ohio ... that's how I got my roof done for FREE! Garage too!

(Of course, then the stupid company refused to replace my hail-dinged siding and canceled my insurance!)

raebates
04-26-2008, 05:54 AM
I understand the whole "unexpected expenses" thing. The contractors are supposed to start on our new roof in mid-May. (Anyone remember the tree hitting my house just before Christmas?)

Thankfully, I earned $300 Conference Cash last year and 1/2 price NC this year. I'm going. :)

Joanna
04-30-2008, 02:14 PM
I am going just havent signed up yet ;-( sometimes im such a slacker

crystalscookingnow
04-30-2008, 04:10 PM
I haven't signed up yet, either. I am waiting for my new consultant to get qualified so I can do it for FREE! :D

Di_Can_Cook
05-07-2008, 02:39 PM
A small wahoo ....

Just booked my plane ticket!

Also ... I have mentioned on here that I have viewed this as a "step of faith." In other words ... I was supposed to step out and God was supposed to meet me there.

One of my cluster-mates has arranged for our hotel room ... and it is FREE to me! This will save me $200!

God is good!

crystalscookingnow
05-07-2008, 02:46 PM
Di - that's great!

raebates
05-09-2008, 06:55 PM
A small wahoo ....

Just booked my plane ticket!

Also ... I have mentioned on here that I have viewed this as a "step of faith." In other words ... I was supposed to step out and God was supposed to meet me there.

One of my cluster-mates has arranged for our hotel room ... and it is FREE to me! This will save me $200!

God is good!


Di, God will always meet you when you step out. Congratulations!

JAE
06-30-2008, 07:32 PM
Is there a list going? I typed up a list for myself, so I could get a head start on remembering names. I'm very bad with names, and it's been a slow day at home. DH is working late and one ds is at a friend's. Here is what I have. Is it missing anyone from WAVE 1? If there is another list somewhere, please let me know.

amy07
baychef
ChefBeckyD
chefsteph07
Chefstover2
Dannyzmom
Debbieskitchenhelper
Di Can Cook
erinb
Fluffy215
Geekgirl69
Ginger428
husbandwifepcteam
iteachurkid
JAE
janetupnorth
Joanna
jrny2001
kaseydee
Kathy's Kitchen
Kreaser
krzymomof4
laurichef
Mary Ann
mpkegley
PampMomof3
Paula R Lewis
pcjenn
Poohritz
quiverfull7
raebates
StacieB
Stacywhitlow
susanr613
thebowman

Fluffy215
06-30-2008, 08:57 PM
I did not see my name on the list LOL although that could be because I am one of the very quiet ones here, rarely get the chance to be here anymore with working now 7 days a week besides my PC LOL But I am also going, will be in Chicago early afternoon :)

JAE
06-30-2008, 09:13 PM
I updated the list.

crystalscookingnow
06-30-2008, 10:06 PM
JAE - I'm not going to be able to make it & PamperedDor won't either.

Di_Can_Cook
06-30-2008, 10:34 PM
Kellythe chef is not going. :(

JAE
06-30-2008, 10:36 PM
Thanks for the updates. I changed the list.

Kathy's_Kitchen
06-30-2008, 10:51 PM
I'm another "quiet" one (so far :p), but I'll be there, can't wait!

laurichef
06-30-2008, 10:56 PM
I'm another "quiet" one (so far :p), but I'll be there, can't wait!


Ditto!!
New to this board, but I'll be there too. So excited!!

JAE
06-30-2008, 11:01 PM
Okay, I've again updated the WAVE 1 list. Glad to know.

I'm really into lists today. I actually made a list for some of the things I need to pack for conference, today too.

susanr613
06-30-2008, 11:18 PM
hey jae, i'm in wave 1...list me, list me!!!

JAE
06-30-2008, 11:34 PM
hey jae, i'm in wave 1...list me, list me!!!
Gotcha! Don't want to leave anyone out.

kaseydee
06-30-2008, 11:38 PM
I'm going too.

JAE
06-30-2008, 11:41 PM
Here is what I have for the WAVE 1 group after all the updates. Let me know if anyone else is missing or if someone isn't going who is on the list.

amy07
baychef: Ann E
ChefBeckyD: Becky D
Chef Bobby: Bobby Mayo
chef131doreen: Doreen Zaino
chefsteph07
Chefstover2: Kristen Stover
colegrovet: Terry C
c00p
Dannyzmom: Carolyn Kraham
Debbieskitchenhelper
Di Can Cook
erinb
Fluffy215
Geekgirl69
Ginger428: Ginger
husbandwifepcteam: Michelle
iteachurkid: Jennifer Ailstock
JAE: Jill
janetupnorth: Janet
jmsabby: Michelle
Joanna
jrny2001: Heather
kaseydee: Kasey
Kathy's Kitchen
Kreaser
krzymomof4: Leslie Donoho
laurichef: Lauri
Mary Ann
mpkegley: Mary
PampMomof3: Kristi
Paula R Lewis
pcjenn: Jenn
pjpamchef
Poohritz: Dave
quiverfull7: Diane Van Staalduinen
raebates
redsoxgirl: Lindsay
StacieB
Stacywhitlow: Stacy Whitlow
susanr613: Susan
thebowman: Shari Bowman
twinkie10

kaseydee
06-30-2008, 11:47 PM
c00p is going too in wave 1

Chef Bobby
07-01-2008, 12:08 AM
I'll be there! Add my name to the list please. See you at meet and greet.

dannyzmom
07-01-2008, 08:16 AM
When is the MNG?
Can someone be sure to CALL me on my cell and remind me the day of the MNG??

raebates
07-01-2008, 03:43 PM
Carolyn, PM me your cell # and I'll remind you.

colegrovet
07-01-2008, 03:56 PM
I'm going... *Happy dance in my chair*

crystalscookingnow
07-01-2008, 04:04 PM
The list that I've got together has cell #'s on it, too. Want me to go ahead & send it out now? I know that not everyone that's on JAE's list is on the one I have, though.

JAE
07-02-2008, 02:23 PM
I've updated the Wave 1 list again (post #114). I'd love to know if you are going and not on the list. Or if you aren't going and you're on the list, I'll take you off.

redsoxgirl
07-02-2008, 02:27 PM
I'll be there!!

crystalscookingnow
07-02-2008, 05:15 PM
Would someone that's going mind getting me a surprise box (logo) and adding a few packages of mini-cats to send home to me?

JAE
07-02-2008, 10:45 PM
Here is what I have for the WAVE 1 group after all the updates. Let me know if anyone else is missing or if someone isn't going who is on the list.

amy07
baychef: Ann E
ChefBeckyD: Becky D
Chef Bobby: Bobby Mayo
chef131doreen: Doreen Zaino
chefsteph07
Chefstover2: Kristen Stover
colegrovet: Terry C
c00p
Dannyzmom: Carolyn Kraham
Debbieskitchenhelper
Di Can Cook
erinb
Fluffy215
Geekgirl69
Ginger428: Ginger
husbandwifepcteam: Michelle
iteachurkid: Jennifer Ailstock
JAE: Jill
janetupnorth: Janet
jmsabby: Michelle
Joanna
jrny2001: Heather
kaseydee: Kasey
Kathy's Kitchen
Kreaser: Karlene Reaser
krzymomof4: Leslie Donoho
laurichef: Lauri
Mary Ann
mpkegley: Mary
PampMomof3: Kristi
Paula R Lewis
pcjenn: Jenn
pjpamchef
pkd09
Poohritz: Dave
quiverfull7: Diane Van Staalduinen
raebates
redsoxgirl: Lindsay
StacieB
Stacywhitlow: Stacy Whitlow
susanr613: Susan
tpopescu: Terry
thebowman: Shari Bowman
twinkie10

tpopescu
07-03-2008, 11:01 AM
It's my first time--I'll be there at the Sheraton. Arriving Wed around 9:20 pm at ORD--got van shuttle reservation to the hotel. Might need a little hand-holding. iteachurkid-Jennifer-is my roomie.

JAE
07-03-2008, 04:26 PM
I think we (CS) have 44 people from Wave 1 going to conference. We really should have our own CS banquet.

janetupnorth
07-03-2008, 04:28 PM
I think we (CS) have 44 people from Wave 1 going to conference. We really should have our own CS banquet.

I think it'd get too rowdy!

JAE
07-03-2008, 04:40 PM
We probably should have our own little conference/meet n greet. You know, a day or at least a half day thing.

kreaser
07-04-2008, 12:24 AM
I'm going
karlene reaser
elyria, OH
flying in on southwest on the 9th around 2:30pm
staying at the Hyatt McCormick Center (right at conference center)
whoooohoooo
This is my 10th conference!!!!

Di_Can_Cook
07-04-2008, 11:15 AM
Karlene, that is great! Another Ohio cheffer, and we're even on the same airline, though I'll be there a few hours earlier. I'll wave at you during the regional banquet!

JAE
07-06-2008, 10:00 PM
Okay, I now have 45 names on the list. See you all at conference!