Countdown to Wave 3: 91 Days Until the Start | Wednesday, April 16, 2008

[pampered1224]

Yeah that was pretty funny! You know, I think that is a lot of her charm. She has no problem saying htings to any one. I for one feel better when a "higher-up mucky-muck" will talk to you like an equal. I know I really feel good when the owner of UMC comes around and says "HI" and ask how you are doing and all that. I just wish our CEO was that good about mixing with the Peasants! I have soken to Marla, Jean, Jan Gilbert, Linda Bowls and Lisa like they are just ordanary people and have felt very comfortable doing that. Makes it easier to be connected to the company. I remember when I talked to lIsa. She had yet to make it big on the stage and was still in the Test Kitchen doing product testing. I asked her about some of the new fall products and we got into a great conversation about how they do test things. And I though car testing was extensive! That was when some of us got an exclusive tour of the NEW home office juse before it opened for production. The grand opening. She was cool then but now she is like WOW.

 

[dianevill]

John, thank you for the kind words. I really enjoyed meeting you (well, really, seeing you again!) and thanks for the company on the drive home! I loved meeting and talking with everyone - that was my highlight of conference. Planning to go back again next year just to see you all!

Debi, you forgot me - we sat right next to each other in a workshop, silly! (I know, lots of people, and I really am unforgettable - not always such a bad trait - LOL!) Glad to hear you made it back ok.

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

John, thank you for the kind words. I really enjoyed meeting you (well, really, seeing you again!) and thanks for the company on the drive home! I loved meeting and talking with everyone - that was my highlight of conference. Planning to go back again next year just to see you all!

Debi, you forgot me - we sat right next to each other in a workshop, silly! (I know, lots of people, and I really am unforgettable - not always such a bad trait - LOL!) Glad to hear you made it back ok.

I promise I only forgot you in that moment I was typing! Of course I remember sitting with you in Tai's workshop!!!

 

[chef_kimmo]

I didn't get to meet many of you but had a great conference this year. It is so hard running around doing conference activities, keeping up with friends from my actual cluster, trying to catch my hospitality cluster and actually getting to eat and sleep.

I saw Ann right before the 2nd MNG but we were just finishing our meal (we were so tired and starving that we didn't even want to leave the hotel to get food). I hope to meet more people some time and cheered for many of you.

Sandra Kearns and Sandra Aldrich, you looked awesome and I can't wait to hear how things keep growing for you both as directors.

 

[fikibiff]

Speaking of Jean and being star struck, this was too funny. The Dream Patrol came to Exec dinner to award Donna Landy, which was super cool. This was the second visit from the Dream Patrol for our cluster in 3 months. Anyway, my sister was up in the front of the room when they got there (she's a new director) and I was taking pictures.

She (my sister) was kind of being blocked by the other lady in the pink (can't remember her name, also from HO) and I subtly motioned for her to move over a little towards Jean. When she did, the lady in the pink must have seen me and giggled a little and Jean turned just as Deanna was leaning in towards her.

So, Jean stopped what she was doing and took a photo with my sister. Deanna was a little embarrassed, but everyone seemed to think the sneek attempt was pretty funny.

Hijack over.

 

[chef_kimmo]

That is a great opportunity Niki --- the other lady was Linda Bowles

 

[chefann]

And that's one of the things I love about Jean. She's genuine - and seems to completely understand our weird fascination with her. To the point of being completely willing to take pics with random strangers.

 

[fikibiff]

That is a great opportunity Niki --- the other lady was Linda Bowles

Oh yeah, I just couldn't think of it.

 

[EpTxGuy]

She's genuine - and seems to completely understand our weird fascination with her.

I'm not obssessed with her, I just really really want to touch her hair. Oh, and see her routine in the mornings before conference.....to see how much time it takes to get her hair looking like that, without a hair out of place. She must have to get up at 4am to get it that perfect!

 

[chefann]

I think she's just got the perfect, expensive cut to suit her hair texture.

 

[pamperedbecky]

I'm not obssessed with her, I just really really want to touch her hair.

Now THAT just made me laugh out loud! And I'm sure you're not the only one who feels that way!!