LauraJ Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Anyone able to figure out a way for all of us to meet and recognize each other? Those of you that have done this before - any ideas? I can wear a bow in my hair but ewwww it sure wouldn't look too classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 In the past, we have had a table down in the common area, pretty much set aside for us APQS Chat-ers. We set up a sign and have blue ribbons for everyone to put on their nametag - that way, when you go into a class and you see another blue ribbon, you know it's someone on the chat. But just remember, that doesn't mean they own an APQS machine - it's open to ALL...... It would be nice if we could come up with some evening to have an APQS dinner together - only problem with that is the MQS evening events start on Wednesday night and continue through Friday night. Lots of us don't arrive until Wednesday, so an earlier evening might not work. I'm coming in on Sunday afternoon, so I'll be available for dinner on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - how about everybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey Barb, I'm coming in Sun noonish. I'll be available for 'WHATEVER' Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Don't I know it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Can't wait to go to the Red Robin again ! The best hamburger ever made. Glenda :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I'm coming in on Tues afternoon, so could do something on Tues eve. Would love to meet more chatters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Year before last we planned a night at some elephant resturarnt, can't remember the name, but there were about 16 of us and the people at the establishment about choaked when we walked in and they said, "How many" and we said, "16" :D Last year we went for Mexican food, but the 2 GPSs we used sent us in 2 different directions so we ended up at two different places by the same name Yes, we do have a table set ups with a big sign that says APQS CHAT, and we have everyone autograph the sign when they stop by. We get a lot of teachers, APQS support personel that we all know and love, and of course our great chatters. We sit at the table between classes and visit, eat, laugh....take pictures of all of us gathered around Mr Margie when he is sleeping in a chair :P:D:D That was too funny. I did the sign the first year, then I got a dumb job last year and couldn't make it...but Glenda came through and we had a sign. I know you all can't travel with a big cardboard sign, so I will make it this year. I am planning to be in Overland Park on Sunday, so if I can meet with one of you that will be there on Sunday, I will give you the sign and you can get it to a table on Monday morning. I won't be there for the show until Wednesday morning. I have to work at my real job on Monday and Tuesday You know I hate that part because you guys post all these fun messages about what you are doing and how much fun you are having....I guess I could leave my computer turned off Yeah right!!! Oh, I forgot, one year we all went to Jack's Stack Bar-B-Q...that was good. Some of us still sneak that one in every year Anyway, I can try to plan an evening of dinner, but it is difficult because of the class schedules and the fact that while you are here you need to experience MQS to the fullest. The Audation Auction, the Banquet, and whatever else happens in the evening. If we plan to do dinner on Monday or Tuesday, some of you are not here yet. We could plan to go to dinner on Thursday evening...make it an early dinner, since the Auction since it all starts at 7 pm. I know that will interfere with some class schedules. Or we could make it Wednesday at 5 pm, before the Awards Ceremony at 7pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Whatever you want to plan, I'm in. You know I will help you as much as I can ! I would like to go to Jacks, haven't been there. AND I still haven't been to Sheridan's. I'll have a car so we can gang up anytime we decide on. My first class on Mon is at 1pm. so I can do the sign. Keep me informed a to what I can do. I'll start looking for some ribbon. Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Mullins Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Patty, Jolene and I are arriving on Saturday and staying until the next Saturday. We considered making it a road trip but that would add up to many extra days from Florida! We will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. Can't wait to see everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Oh yeah, so we can go to Sheridans one night after the festivities, or we could go after dinner, but we can't eat too much, or we could go instead of dinner I think Sheridan's closes early during the week, so we should probably plan to be there before 10 pm. They are open later of Friday nights....I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Just one night Mary Beth ? Maybe Linda and I will hook up and go EVERY night. LOL Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I will arrive on Sunday as well and would like to join the group for a fun evening out. Just keep me posted, pretty please. Also, I'm planing to have a rental car. And I promise to try to get a navigation system that knows the same places like those in your cars... Can't wait to see everybody again - and to meet those I haven't met yet. Snowy greetings from Germany, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_lathem Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Mary Beth and all, If you don't find anyone to give the sign to, drop it off at the volunteer desk. Then whoever is supposed to get it and get it from me. Besides, you all will have to stop by and see me anyway. Because I know all of you have or intend to, signed up to volunteer. And remember what Barb said, not all of us own an APQS. Or like me, some of don't even quilt!! I'm here to look at all the beautiful quilts you all have quilted. And think of what my tops would look like if they were quilted that way. See you all in May!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Looking forward to seeing you again this year Birgit ! You know you are always welcome where ever we go ! :cool: And Jackie, you know you will a lot of us ! I've got my two TA classes already fixed. And maybe more time to help you out. Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Jackie, I am still not signed up for classes this year so I may have some free time to do whatever you need this year. I have to check with Linda and Donna to see what we are doing and when so I know what I am doing Birgit, It will be good to see you again. I will try to drive so that everyone can keep up I will be updating the maps in my GPS so we all end up at the same place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Tues nite or anytime after is good for me. I'll be there Tues thru Sat...along with Debbi Treusch. I'm sure she wants to go to dinner too! MB, looks like we've got another BIG table full for dinner this year! WOO HOO! Also, remind me to update my Garmin too. That Elephant restaurant was AWSOME for food, drinks....and the menu had ALOT to choose from! I'd go to that one again in a heart beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I don't have any night classes this year, so Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I get into the airport at 4 PM on Tues. Any chance anyone will be in the area so I could catch a ride to the confrerence?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 ParttyJo...I have been thinking about this....I could take off at 3:30 from my job and pick you up at the airport...I'm only about 10 minutes away....then haul you over to OP....I will be going there when I get off work anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thank you MaryBeth. That would be fantastic. I'll e-mail you my flight info so you can check on it from work just in case my flight is late or something. Your a peach for sure. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Oh good....I have been trying to figure out how to get out there to pick you up....this is going to be so much fun. Keep me posted on flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Jackie, thank you for the offer to leave the sign with you. I may take you up on it. I know you are really, really busy at the booth, so I will try to do what I can. Thank you, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Mary Beth, I get in on Sun. Do you want me to swing by your house and pick up the sign ? I don't know what time Linda's flight comes in, around 3 i think. If it's earlier, I'll hang around for her unless you've made plans to pick her up. Just let me know where and when I'm supposed to be ! I'm flexable. Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Glenda, I will just bring the sign when I go to OP, but thank you!! I do need to pick up a couple of people at the airport, so I have everything lined out, but I appreciate the offer on that one two, but it is all going smooth so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Gee I wasn't going to make it again but you kinda have we wanting to SWITCH GEARS and go. Either way I know it will be a FUN time for you all. I have graduations this year and not sure I can swing all. lol Best of time to you all, Grammie Tammie PS. I hear there might be a WEST COAST SHOW in the future. That will be nice...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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