3rd Annual Missouri Bead Retreat!!!

[Solana]

It's that time again! Time to start planning for the annual Missouri Bead Retreat! We're only 4 short months away, so be sure to bust out your calendars and mark down the dates!

Here's the information on this year's event:

What: 3rd Annual MO Bead Retreat
When: Friday, May 16th, 2008 - Monday, May 19th, 2008
Where: Alhonna Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Cost: $60/person (includes 3 nights!)

4 SPOTS LEFT!!!!
Please contact Karla to be placed on the Waiting List. You may also contact the Alhonna Resort (http://www.alhonna.com) directly to inquire about your own accomodations. There are a few hotels that are several miles from the resort as another alternative. (There's a Baymont Inn located about 8 miles from the resort, there's also the Lodge of the Four Seasons which is closer, but probably a bit pricier.)

We've reserved 4, four bedroom condos right on the lake! These condos are all a part the same building and contain extremely large, covered decks, which are perfect for torching! The set up has worked out perfectly last few years, and I can't wait to do it again! We have a total of 48 spots available, so be sure to sign up today!

Why should I go?
To socialize, make beads, eat, make beads, relax, more eating and making even more beads! It's incredibly fun and a great way to watch others work, participate in demos/activities or just to relax in general!

When's the deadline to sign up?
The deadline to send in your payment is April 1st. Even with 48 spots, we'll fill up quickly so be sure to claim yours today! If you want to send a payment via snail mail, check out the RAOGK section for my address. Payments can also be made via PayPal. Please send $62 (the $2 help cover the PayPal fees) to karla[at]sirwatson[dot]com.

Do I need to bring anything?
Yes! Besides yourself, be sure to bring some food or drinks to share, torches or lampworking equipment and of course....BEADS! We'll have sign up sheets (on the website) where people can volunteer to bring specific items, so be sure to check those out!

How do I get there?
The Lake of the Ozarks is centrally located in Missouri and easy to access from anywhere. It's about a 3 hour drive from St. Louis or Kansas City. Visit the MO Bead Retreat website (http://www.mobeadretreat.com) for maps and directions.

Do I have to stay for all 3 nights?
Nope, but you'll want to! Unless, you're staying for the day only, all retreat-attendees will need to pay the $60/person to help cover the reservations for all 3 nights.

Sounds like fun! Where do I learn more?
Be sure to visit the Missouri Bead Retreat website at: www.mobeadretreat.com (http://www.mobeadretreat.com). The website is actually a Yahoo! group, so you'll need to join the group to have access to the information files. Be sure to read the "General Information about the Missouri Bead Retreat" (in the Files section), which contains important information about the event, costs, reserving your spot and how to pay.

Feel free to post general questions about the retreat in this thread! I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I get the chance! Thanks, and I hope to see you in May!!! :D

-Karla

[caspertorch]

Rock On Karla!!!! Whoo Hoo!

[tgslampwork]

Hip hip hoooray!

[jana]

Payment sent!

[taneres]

I guess the countdown has begun!!!!!!

[ammaws]

I'd love to join in--starting a new job, so will need to see about the Friday off.

This sounds like fun.

[NancySellsGlass]

Argh! Just got the date for the Cabin and we're going to be on the same weekend again this year... sigh...

[Solana]

Argh! Just got the date for the Cabin and we're going to be on the same weekend again this year... sigh...

Dang it! Well...maybe some year we'll have our retreats on different weekends! :)

Either way, we should have some sort of "trans-midwest" bead retreat challenge!!! Hmmm...... :-k

I'll have to think this one through a little more. :D

[Miss Kate]

I just sent my money in! WooHoo! Looking forward to a great time!

Miss Kate

[Steph'sBeadCorner]

I'm coming!! and some other Columbia glass crazies are coming too...

[StLouisBiker]

Where do we send out money?

[Miss Kate]

Where do we send out money?

Hi Suzanne,
Here you go - highlighted in blue.

When's the deadline to sign up?
The deadline to send in your payment is April 1st. Even with 48 spots, we'll fill up quickly so be sure to claim yours today! If you want to send a payment via snail mail, you can do so by using the address listed in the RAOGK section. Payments can also be made via PayPal. Please send $62 (the $2 help cover the PayPal fees) to karla[at]sirwatson[dot]com.

Miss Kate

[Venessa]

I'll be there!!!

[StLouisBiker]

Thank you Miss Kate!!

Suzanne

[StLouisBiker]

YAY Venessa. I'm coming to your neck of the woods this weekend.

[Mustang Dawn]

Hi Karla,

This looks like so much fun! I just mapquested it and it about 11 hours from MI :( I'll have to give this some serious thought :)

Dawn

[taneres]

Dawn~
I think anyone would tell you it is totally worth it.

[Solana]

I'd love to see you again, Dawn! I hope you can make the trip, but totally understand if you can't.

[art-jewelry-designs]

I’ll be bringing Chocolate Torts and and and some Gooey Butter cakes and and holding a PMC class.

[ShibumiGlass]

Paid this morning. Nick and I will be there. Can't wait to see all of you!

[Sue H-K]

Yippee!!!!

[Miss Kate]

Is it May yet?

Miss Kate

[cmontag]

Too bad I'm so far away...sounds like a lot of fun. I loved the pictures from your last retreat.

[caspertorch]

Paid this morning. Nick and I will be there. Can't wait to see all of you!

ROBIN!!!!
We were talking about you this weekend -- were your ears burning?!?!?
It'll be SO GOOD to see you again!
~B\\:D/

[caspertorch]

Too bad I'm so far away...sounds like a lot of fun. I loved the pictures from your last retreat.

No One is TOO far way collette! we have planes trains and automobiles! And I guarantee someone will pick youup and bring you in with them!

[BarbC]

ME! And I'll bring the soda!

[ltsexpressions]

I’ll be bringing Chocolate Torts and and and some Gooey Butter cakes and and holding a PMC class.

we'll all have to pitch in to bring ingred to make kosher crack balls too..... :fnwl:

[Roxy]

How many people to a room?


Roxy

[ltsexpressions]

YAY Venessa. I'm coming to your neck of the woods this weekend.

when ya comin' up? call ma cell #, k? 816 six nine five 8685.....

I'm meltin something this weekend too, not sure what COE yet!

[ltsexpressions]

ROBYNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN (and Nick of course!)

we're gonna hopefully have a larger number of guys there this year, it should prove "interesting" to say the least!!!

Hugs,

Stac

[Lyric0561]

I'm seriously thinking about attending this year. The weekend at Becky's was so much fun, I'm ready for more!! I miss you guys!! :cry:

[villa design]

Karla! Save a spot for me... I'm paying you Saturday! :D

[Steph'sBeadCorner]

I'm seriously thinking about attending this year. The weekend at Becky's was so much fun, I'm ready for more!! I miss you guys!! :cry:

Tracy... you are getting sleepy... and can only think about the Mid Missouri bead retreat... when you open your eyes you'll mark those days off on the calender

[Lyric0561]

Tracy... you are getting sleepy... and can only think about the Mid Missouri bead retreat... when you open your eyes you'll mark those days off on the calender

:lol: Hiiiiiiiiiii Steph! :waving:

[jana]

You are more than welcome to ride down with me!



I'm seriously thinking about attending this year. The weekend at Becky's was so much fun, I'm ready for more!! I miss you guys!! :cry:

[Miss Kate]

Tracy, Tracy, Tracy! We want Tracy too!

Miss Kate

[ShibumiGlass]

Talking about me?? 8-[ Why? I'm so boring!
I miss you so much, girl!
So is LoriBird coming or not???

ROBIN!!!!
We were talking about you this weekend -- were your ears burning?!?!?
It'll be SO GOOD to see you again!
~B\\:D/

[Lyric0561]

Aw, you ladies are all so sweet!!! How can I not go???

LOL...I just sent my payment to Karla!!! Wheeeeeeee! :koolaid: I'm going to the Bead Retreat!!! I'm going to the Bead Retreat!!! :koolaid:

Jana, thank you so much for the offer. Right now, though, I plan on driving down with Deb- Boheme. If plans change, or you'd like to ride with us, that would be cool, too. I have a mini van with lots of space for gear. Let me know.

Hugs,
Tracy

[villa design]

Robyn... robyn... Robyn... :)

[ShibumiGlass]

Robyn... robyn... Robyn... :)

You're making me paranoid... :hide:

BTW, I've been enjoying your favorites list on etsy. Love the photo print of the rusty old car. Let's see, take some 96 Light Tobacco for a base, sprinkle or roll on turq enamel, maybe a bit of copper leaf....

[ptbeads]

I just paid! Woohoo! Now to go vote on some of those polls. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_119.gif

[villa design]

BTW, I've been enjoying your favorites list on etsy. Love the photo print of the rusty old car. Let's see, take some 96 Light Tobacco for a base, sprinkle or roll on turq enamel, maybe a bit of copper leaf....

Isn't that pic awesome?! I spend too much time there... and there's soooo many pretties. :)

[shadowsong]

I will be there this year!!


he he hee

[tgslampwork]

Hey Dianna, so glad you're coming this year. It's GREAT. Lemme know if you want to ride down with me...I also have to see if Heidi wants to come again...and my I'm trying to convince Jim to come. He'd have fun with the boys.

[tgslampwork]

Aww hell, KARLA, I swear I know how to spell your name, but I sent the payment to CARLA@...GRR. Anyone know what I need to do now to fix the payment?

Thanks,
Dopey

[art-jewelry-designs]

I see
Tracy and Dianna and Robin and Jana and Miss Kate and Steph and Betty and Shadowsong and Stac and The real Barb and Becky and Sue and Serena and Suzanne and Venessa and Kim aka Red and Karls and Sharon are going to have a the most fun.

Romper Stomper Bomper Do.

[ptbeads]

Hey Dianna, so glad you're coming this year. It's GREAT. Lemme know if you want to ride down with me...

I'm not sure when I can come yet. Might be Friday after work. Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know when it gets closer.

[ShibumiGlass]

I will be there this year!!


he he hee

Finally! \\:D/ Good grief. How long has it been since I've seen you, hon?

[retroglasstools]

Just paid for me and my J. He is also going to be doing a workshop on bead lining if anyone is interested. :)

[ptbeads]

He is also going to be doing a workshop on bead lining if anyone is interested. :)

Woohoo! This is something I've been wanting to do for a while.

[caspertorch]

I still don't feel like I know enough to teach any workshops.... hmmm... maybe a recap of the martini class from last year? LOL

[taneres]

I still don't feel like I know enough to teach any workshops.... hmmm... maybe a recap of the martini class from last year? LOL

That's about how I feel too!

[caspertorch]

I am TOTALLY gonna start working on my CA giftie though.... LOL!!!

[debkauz]

Bec your martini class was a highlight. LOL

[villa design]

oh man... need to work on the CA gift too!

[Mar]

I see
Tracy and Dianna and Robin and Jana and Miss Kate and Steph and Betty and Shadowsong and Stac and The real Barb and Becky and Sue and Serena and Suzanne and Venessa and Kim aka Red and Karls and Sharon are going to have a the most fun.

Romper Stomper Bomper Do.

Don't forget me!!

[caspertorch]

Bec your martini class was a highlight. LOL

Aw thanks Deb - you were my best and brightest student!!! :cool:LOL

you coming again?

[debkauz]

Can't do it this year but save me a place next year!

And thank you for the compliment on my studious ways. LOL

[art-jewelry-designs]

Yes will some one be in charge of watching over Becky's shakers. Last year she left one and had a heck of a time getting it home.

Sorry Mar dam wand went fuzzy.

[Miss Kate]

I still don't feel like I know enough to teach any workshops.... hmmm... maybe a recap of the martini class from last year? LOL

That is sooooooo You! Martini Class! :lol:

Miss Kate

[villa design]

Umm... and some of the martini got spilled on glass! :shock:

[Miss Kate]

So are you saying that Becky got overly enthusiastic (sp?) when shaking those tini's?
:lol:

Miss Kate

[phoenix_mj]

I AM COMING THIS YEAR!
Just sent my PP to Karla.

I will take of the beer!:cool:

[ShibumiGlass]

Oh, Karla, put us down for bringing all of the paper products. Plates, cups, towels, napkins, br tissue. whatever else Nick can snag from the office....

[ginko]

I have a major conflict that weekend. thecanadian graduates and MIL has already said she is saving money for her trip her from Canada to see him walk. thecanadian says I can go (nice man), but I am struggling with the idea of having guests at the house and me running off to play. What to do. What to do??

[tgslampwork]

Are you asking me? I say you rin off and play :) But, I'm biased!

[taneres]

oooh......glad I don't have to make that decision. Of course, I have my own decisions to make.

[villa design]

So are you saying that Becky got overly enthusiastic (sp?) when shaking those tini's?
:lol:

Actually, it was someone else. :badgrin: :lol: And I know who...

Oh, Karla, put us down for bringing all of the paper products. Plates, cups, towels, napkins, br tissue. whatever else Nick can snag from the office....

Robyn, I still have TONS of those from the last retreat. Let me double check what we have when I get back home. I know there was plenty of napkins and forks, spoons and knives leftover...

[Tillie]

How experienced do you have to be to come to the retreat? I'm a rank newbie. I work on a hot head and I've taken only 1 class so far. I am taking another class in Vegas in April, but I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"

[ptbeads]

I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"

You won't be. I do that ALL the time....

[phoenix_mj]

How experienced do you have to be to come to the retreat? I'm a rank newbie. I work on a hot head and I've taken only 1 class so far. I am taking another class in Vegas in April, but I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"

Please don't worry about that. There will be people there that are really good at certain techniques but newbie at other ones. There will be PMC workshops and perhaps bead crochet, seed bead work, etc.

[caspertorch]

How experienced do you have to be to come to the retreat? I'm a rank newbie. I work on a hot head and I've taken only 1 class so far. I am taking another class in Vegas in April, but I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"

By the end of the weekend you will be a "GLASS MASTER"!!!!

[Mustang Dawn]

I just read Nancy's post .... Waahhh. This is the same weekend as the cabin retreat. Maybe we need to do a spring and fall retreat :)

Dawn

[Sue H-K]

How experienced do you have to be to come to the retreat? I'm a rank newbie. I work on a hot head and I've taken only 1 class so far. I am taking another class in Vegas in April, but I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"


Seriously, like others have said...any and all skill levels are welcome!! It is an awesome weekend of fun and learning!!!!

[Sue H-K]

Are we going to do another mini-sale/bead show again this year?

[villa design]

I don't want to be the only one walking around going "Uh, whut's that?" " Uh, how did you do that?"

I've been torching for almost five years and I still do that. :lol:

Seriously, come on down! Newbies are very welcome and we had a few of them last year.

[taneres]

Newbies are very welcome and we had a few of them last year.

They were yummy too, weren't they!!!!

[caspertorch]

BHA HA HA!

[villa design]

Hmm... we haven't seen Julie for a bit. MN Julie, not Columbia Julie. :badgrin:

[ShibumiGlass]

Serena, you so crack me up.

[Tillie]

I'm going to seriously consider signing up...but I'm also going to try to learn all I can so that I won't seem too much of a dumb@$$. Ummm...can I have the names of some of the newbies that were there last year and no one has seen since? :hide:
I guarantee that you'd not think I was very yummy! [-X

[villa design]

Julie is one... CreditRiverArtGlass. Umm, who else my fellow Retreat peeps?

[villa design]

Robyn... I so love your new banner!

[ltsexpressions]

I am TOTALLY gonna start working on my CA giftie though.... LOL!!!

oh hell ya....

mine was started on Sunday

HINT ONE: It began at TJ's.....

[ltsexpressions]

love the new banner too Robyn, looks so crisp and balanced!!!!

[taneres]

Julie is one... CreditRiverArtGlass. Umm, who else my fellow Retreat peeps?

um, I can't think of her name, but I can see her face. She had long blonde hair and was quite young. I think she was from somewhere close and came with her mom? Does that sound familiar to anyone or am I just making this up?

[art-jewelry-designs]

Are you thinking of Anna? I don't think Anna came with her Mom.
Gail from KY came with her Mom I've PM'd her.

[taneres]

could be.....I am so bad with names.

[villa design]

Oh wait! Kansas gal... her mom was Gloria I think. She had only been torching for few months and she made some spectacular vessels! First try too!

[taneres]

We need to take a picture of the whole group and have it made into a poster with names on it so I can remember this stuff later on!

[vonna]

could be.....I am so bad with names.

I am so bad with faces - :sad:

[art-jewelry-designs]

Oh just for fun

Pic’s of last years Bead Retreat

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559165618LKGjhh

[taneres]

that was fun!

[Sue H-K]

Whew!!! Thank goodness, Sharon has me in a pic that I haven't had one snarktini too many!

[art-jewelry-designs]

I wished I had taken more pictures so much went on.

[caspertorch]

I'm going to seriously consider signing up...but I'm also going to try to learn all I can so that I won't seem too much of a dumb@$$. Ummm...can I have the names of some of the newbies that were there last year and no one has seen since? :hide:
I guarantee that you'd not think I was very yummy! [-X

*I* was a newbie last year.... and before ANYONE goes trying to contradict me -- it's TRUE! I had about less than 100 hours of torching before I went last year - that equals NEWBIE!!!

And all newbies returned in one piece -- it was the unfortunate mishaving beads that wound up dunked in the lake... never to return lol

[caspertorch]

um, I can't think of her name, but I can see her face. She had long blonde hair and was quite young. I think she was from somewhere close and came with her mom? Does that sound familiar to anyone or am I just making this up?

they were from KS - I''m losing it -- I talked to them for weeks afterward -- dang.... I'm embarrassed -- but it IS 3 am and I have been out clubbing... maybe it'll come to me tomorrow.....

there was Kim's friend Heidi -- so new she didn't even have a rod of glsas to her name... lol

There was Carl -- had only made about 6 beads before he came.... :biggrin:

[Miss Kate]

Great Pictures Sharon!

[ShibumiGlass]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Sharon. Good times!

[ShibumiGlass]

Thanks for the compliments on the banner, guys. I've been meaning to do one of those for years.
Melissa, you could make a really cool one out of your Galileo pendants.
(BTW, Tess is MINE - as soon as I sell some more beads. Anybody else buys it and I'll hunt you dowwwnnn.)

[art-jewelry-designs]

Yep I'm a newbie I took my first class in late January and only had a few practice sessions at the torch be for the retreat in May. Hey my one year Anniversary is this week.

Wow Becky arrived a newbie and left a pro.


Everyone is so willing to share their knowledge and offer to let you try out the torches and tools. Not to mention the entire How to classes, demos and DVD’s available to watch. I think what you will get from this experience is more self-confidence. We don’t judge each other we just Ooooooo and Aaaaaa and share techniques.

[art-jewelry-designs]

Glad you are enjoying the pics we were so lucky to have great weather.
I think less than 10 people left to go shopping. Everyone was afraid to leave and miss something.

[Lyric0561]

Great pics, Sharon! It's so cool that I can even put names to more than a few!! :D Looks like everyone was having a great time!

[Tillie]

Well, it really looks like fun, and I didn't see ANY dead bodies...one that was almost grilled, but no dead ones! LOL I think I'm going to have to ask my hubby if I can go, that soon after Vegas. Where in Missouri is it, in relation to Joplin or Springfield? It'll probably be about a 11-14 hour drive for me, but I could make 9 hrs of the drive and then spend the night with my sister in NE Oklahoma, and head out the next morning for the rest of it. It sounds like a really good weekend, and one that I wouldn't feel too much of a newbie. When is the deadline for letting you know?

[caspertorch]

I'm pretty sure the deadline is when we hit 48 people... lol. that's how many spots there are in the 4 condos. Are you part of the yahoo. group yet? There's oodles more info and pictures on that.

We had people drive from Minnesota last year and THEY thought it was SO worth the 11 - 12 hour drive!

[ltsexpressions]

*I* was a newbie last year.... and before ANYONE goes trying to contradict me -- it's TRUE! I had about less than 100 hours of torching before I went last year - that equals NEWBIE!!!

And all newbies returned in one piece -- it was the unfortunate mishaving beads that wound up dunked in the lake... never to return lol

well, technically, wouldn't the beads still be there, only for us snarktini filled beadmakers to return? LOL

miss you guys this weekend!!!

[Tillie]

I mentioned it to my husband and he just looked at me like "Another trip?" But, I'm going to try to convince him that this would really be a good thing. Got my fingers crossed!!

[villa design]

Show him the pictures and all the things you can learn... for $60!

[caspertorch]

Wow Becky arrived a newbie and left a pro.



Precisely! THAT'S how good this weekend is... lol\\:D/:waving:

[Solana]

Yes please come! We want as many glassy people as possible! :D

[Solana]

I was just thinkin'.....how hilarious would it be to have our own composite image from the retreat!? You know, a large poster-sized image with a picture and name for each of us...just like a fraternity or sorority! LOL!

We could have a lot of fun taking the pictures of everyone at the retreat and I'd LOVE to put it together!

It would look similar to the image below...of course much more colorful and FUN!

http://www.clubgreek.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_composite%20pic.jpg

I think CafePress has posters you can create, so I could put it out there after the retreat for anyone who's interested.

What do you guys think? :D

[ltsexpressions]

I was just thinkin'.....how hilarious would it be to have our own composite image from the retreat!? You know, a large poster-sized image with a picture and name for each of us...just like a fraternity or sorority! LOL!

We could have a lot of fun taking the pictures of everyone at the retreat and I'd LOVE to put it together!

It would look similar to the image below...of course much more colorful and FUN!

http://www.clubgreek.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_composite%20pic.jpg

I think CafePress has posters you can create, so I could put it out there after the retreat for anyone who's interested.

What do you guys think? :D

OMG, how fun!

You guys are the only sorority that I've ever been in or would want to be in!!!

Maybe we could come up w/a kewl glassy greek name for our retreat and use that on the posters and maybe on the rings Sharon's gonna teach us???

[Miss Kate]

Yes Karla! I love that idea!

Miss Kate

[villa design]

Awesome idea! LOL... that would be great. :)

[ShibumiGlass]

I would love it! And I love Stacy's idea for the greek name, and on the rings, too.

[Solana]

So.....what should our "greek" name be?

MBP - Mu Beta Rho (for Missouri Bead Retreat)? LOL! I think it's even available!

:)

I can't to see what you all come up with!

[Lyric0561]

LOL I love it!

Such cool ideas! It just makes me that much more excited, I gotta say! :D

[Sue H-K]

I loooooove the greek idea! That is a hoot!

[ltsexpressions]

can we incorporate the Greek thing into the T-shirts too???? That would be fun and it gives us a "group identity"....

[Solana]

I'm cool with that! Does that mean you guys like our "greek" organization to be known as:

Mu Beta Rho or MBP?

:lol:

[Sue H-K]

Works for me!

[caspertorch]

AWESOME! I love it! LOL

[villa design]

Is greek theme good for the t-shirts then? I'll discuss that with the designer... to have the MBP or Mu Beta Rho. :D

[Solana]

LOL! That's great, Melissa! Thanks! :)

We should probably spell it out since "MBP" may be hard to follow by itself. :lol:

[villa design]

Heehee... oh this is gonna be fun!

[art-jewelry-designs]

What about
Ok this spelling is wrong but it would sound like PHy Beta Glassa.

[boheme']

I love the picture/tshirt idea. I'm so glad that I get to come this year - thanks Tracy.

Ok anybody got a list of what we're supposed to bring?
Is there a live CA? Accckkk now I need two CA gifts.

[villa design]

Yes... there will probably be a live CA once again. We may limit steals this time. :badgrin:

[boheme']

What me steal - bwahahahha

[ltsexpressions]

naw deb, never, not you.....

[boheme']

snicker - it's all about the strategy. LOL:razz::-$

[Mar]

Mu Beta Rho? Oh, I thought you said GEEKY name. :fnwl:

More photos of last year's retreat are here: http://mrob.smugmug.com/gallery/2884159#P-1-15. I swiped some of Melissa's photos, too. :)

[Tamara]

*I* was a newbie last year.... and before ANYONE goes trying to contradict me -- it's TRUE! I had about less than 100 hours of torching before I went last year - that equals NEWBIE!!!

And all newbies returned in one piece -- it was the unfortunate mishaving beads that wound up dunked in the lake... never to return lol
Heck, I still don't think I have a 100 hours of torching!

[Tamara]

I am so freaking excited! I can't believe I have to go to work tomorrow.

[phoenix_mj]

[QUOTE=Mar;1612471]Mu Beta Rho? Oh, I thought you said GEEKY name. :fnwl:

Wait a minute, I resemble that remark....:smile:

So, would someone please explain how a chinese auction works?
And since I am your 'beer facilitator' for this retreat, what kind of fine AB products do you want to try? Seriously, since this isn't until May, I have time to plan and acquire.

[villa design]

Oooh... oooh... Bacardi. :D

[art-jewelry-designs]

Thanks Mar those pics bring back fun memories.

I can’t wait for May.

[ammaws]

Bump so I can find it again later--

[caspertorch]

the CA goes like this.... you bring a gift in a bag or a box or wrapped so no one knows whats in it... the $$$ limit is $25. It can be glassy related, white elephant, or some such thing or a mixture of all three... lol

we put the bags and boxes in the middle of the floor and draw numbers to see who gets to pick first, second third and so one, when it's your turn you can decide to either PICK or STEAL someone elses, and then THEY have to pick or steal -- it's alot of fun! The game is over when the last gift is chosen from the middle.

It's not mandatory to play the CA - but it's something really fun to do late at night when the loud fisherman come out.. .lol

[caspertorch]

LAst year we played with unlimited steals -- this year I think Melissa is putting the kabosh on that! LOL and a good thing TOO! The game almost NEVER ended last year... lol what fun!

[caspertorch]

Does anyone have a so far head count?

[ltsexpressions]

If we bump the thread, will May get here faster???????

[caspertorch]

Dont forget to count me and carl and sue and james and brian and mendy who have rooms elsewhere on the resort!

[caspertorch]

If we bump the thread, will May get here faster???????

lets see?

[caspertorch]

bump!

[caspertorch]

bump bump!

[caspertorch]

bump bump bump!

[caspertorch]

nope, it's not working stacy...

[ltsexpressions]

we dont' want to limit the steals TOO much though, that will take the fun out.... maybe limit to x per same item? maybe 4-6 per item per person?????

[ltsexpressions]

yep, it only bumped it up a minute or so towards May.... DRAT!

[villa design]

The CA was over 2 hours last time... and it had nothing to do with Karla and me. :badgrin:

[Venessa]

:-k are you sure about that?! lol...I used that same theory for the Christmas CA at a friends house...three of us were working together.

[caspertorch]

The CA was over 2 hours last time... and it had nothing to do with Karla and me. :badgrin:

LIAR!!!! LOL:lol:

[villa design]

:-k are you sure about that?! lol...I used that same theory for the Christmas CA at a friends house...three of us were working together.

Oh yeah... I forgot... it was Kim, Karla and me. :badgrin:

[ltsexpressions]

Ok, not to deter from the Delagation of CA sneakies from last year, but...

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1613882#post1613882

What do you guys think of this kind of idea for the MuBetaRho's (or whatever our "name" ends up) as a fundraiser to maybe pay for O2 or decrease our overall costs, or maybe provide camperships for folks that can't afford coming otherwise, or somethin?????

[Lyric0561]

Pretty good idea, I'd say.

[Lyric0561]

Is that Nori I see down there?? :waving: Hi Nori!!!

[Lyric0561]

Ooops...gotta fly. Appointments on the snowy/blizzard-y day...ay yi yi!! :lol:

[ltsexpressions]

Nori was here and didn't post!

OK woman, out of the closet...... don't come by and not post!!!! LOL

[ShibumiGlass]

I love the idea, Stacy.
What's the theme?

[ltsexpressions]

I love the idea, Stacy.
What's the theme?

I dunno.... I'm loving making heart themed lately (duh) but...

I dont' have time to list my stuff, so

I think we should open it up for discussion of when we would want to sell and see if that generates ideas?

Maybe Mother's Day or May Day??? That way it's b4 the retreat???

Bring on da ideas

(and yep, I'm great at planting seeds, but right now I don't have time to coordinate this one, so I'll have to plant the seed, add my contribution of whatever we do, and pass the garden tending/listing stuff/coordinating on to someone who is "less" busy?)

This PhD is gonna kick my ass, I can tell already. But I'll sooooooooooooo be in NEED of May!!!

[retroglasstools]

Hi Tracy :) Yes, I was here early, but was at that NASTY Day Job!! Can read but better not post. You know how it is.
AND
Stac, What an awesome idea, of course I'll have to "play" at someone's house to participate :)

See ya all,

Nori

[ltsexpressions]

Hi Tracy :) Yes, I was here early, but was at that NASTY Day Job!! Can read but better not post. You know how it is.
AND
Stac, What an awesome idea, of course I'll have to "play" at someone's house to participate :)

See ya all,

Nori

ya, b/c you don't have your "never gonna be done" studio done yet, right?










*giggle*





















running away FAST!

(U know U can come over anytime the torch is on sweets!)

[ltsexpressions]

bumping for May!





giggle.....

[caspertorch]

I'm awake -- is it may yet?

[Lyric0561]

Good morning, Becky et al!!

I'm kind of awake...does that count? :lol:

[art-jewelry-designs]

I heard it was May

I'd better get the torts started.

[caspertorch]

I'm trying to think of a class *I* could teach.... i wanna contribute too....

would anyone want to do a class on the japanese chainmaille 2 by 8 bracelet - like the one I made and showed on the 19th?


I wanted to ask here for interest before I post it in the group. We could do it in silver - for a nice finished piece OR we could do it in niobium.... maybe i could do it with PAtti and she could take us thorough making the jump rings FIRST THEN make the bracelets...

just thinking out loud here... lemmeno!

[Venessa]

OOhhh, chainmaille!! LOL, Becky, you should join the chainmaille exchange...we just need one more person.

[caspertorch]

I would venessa but I'm not really good at keeping a time schedule for exchanges. After the last one where I forgot til the last minute, I swore off exchanges until I get my act together... lol

retired slacker bohmemians - UNITE!!!

[jana]

Me too, but alas, about all I can do well is cook!



I'm trying to think of a class *I* could teach.... i wanna contribute too....

[retroglasstools]

Oh, Becky--I'd like to learn how to "chain". :) I'll even remember to bring my tools. :)

[villa design]

I would so take that chainmaille glass! I've always wanted to make one. :)

[ltsexpressions]

I was going to offer to do a class on kumihimo or macrame either one, or a cheater seedbead spiral stitch, both look good w/our beads, just for different things....

Any interest post here or PM me, k?

[caspertorch]

Me too, but alas, about all I can do well is cook!

and I make martini's -- we would be quite a pair... lol\\:D/

[Magicfire]

Sure, I could do the jump ring thing! :D

I was thinking of doing some sort of chainmail earring class...since earrings could be finished in a short amount of time. I could make little kits...make the rings ahead of time.

I love that bracelet and making it in a class would be fun!

-Patti

[Magicfire]

I was going to offer to do a class on kumihimo or macrame either one, or a cheater seedbead spiral stitch, both look good w/our beads, just for different things....

Any interest post here or PM me, k?

Ooh, kumihimo! I would love to try that!

I also am very interested in micromacrame. Just my 2 cents.

-Patti

[ltsexpressions]

Ooh, kumihimo! I would love to try that!

I also am very interested in micromacrame. Just my 2 cents.

-Patti

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo micromacrame... I like that idea!

I'm sure we can just translate the techniques into micro and make earrings (so the project is DONE at the retreat)

[Venessa]

Sure, I could do the jump ring thing! :D

I was thinking of doing some sort of chainmail earring class...since earrings could be finished in a short amount of time. I could make little kits...make the rings ahead of time.

I love that bracelet and making it in a class would be fun!

-Patti

I am getting ready to order some Niobium jump rings cause I have metal allergies and had thought about having some kits made up with the Niobium in case there are any others with metal allergies. I would need to know what size project will be done though, and how many Nb kits would be needed...if there's an interest.

[villa design]

Wow... there's gonna be a lot of classes this time around. Woohoo! :D

[Magicfire]

Yes, earrings would be easier to finish in a class, or at least during the weekend. I'm not volunteering to teach it, mind you! :D I do have a good book on micromacrame, though, and there is a pair of earrings in there that I have been meaning to make... I'm not sure if it's cool to teach someone else's pattern, though. I think this requires more thought!

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo micromacrame... I like that idea!

I'm sure we can just translate the techniques into micro and make earrings (so the project is DONE at the retreat)

[Magicfire]

I am getting ready to order some Niobium jump rings cause I have metal allergies and had thought about having some kits made up with the Niobium in case there are any others with metal allergies. I would need to know what size project will be done though, and how many Nb kits would be needed...if there's an interest.

It would be cool to make them out of niobium. I have to think about what design or designs to make though...the silver rings would be easier for me, since I can make the rings myself. I'll look at some patterns and see if I can decide on something soon.


-Patti

[ltsexpressions]

if we want to do kumihimo, we need to have each person order the foam braider disks soon so they have them in time. I can't afford to order them for everyone b/c they are $8 each and I can't do a bulk buy thing right now. I would be happy to teach either a class or individuals how to do it though. I think the site I got mine at was braidershand dot com

[ltsexpressions]

MBR on the 2nd page....

This just WON'T do!

Where is everyone???

I killed the thread????

[caspertorch]

Nevah! I'm the official thread killer.

[taneres]

ya' right...... I almost believe that.

[Sue H-K]

Becky....threadkiller....I don't think so!

[caspertorch]

no , seriously, before the "i think" thread I was like the QUEEN of all thread killing on LE...
I even got the official title for awhile...

be careful ladies -- I'm deadly...lol

[Venessa]

I've got a thread in Bulk Buys for findings, if any one wants to order. The link is in my sig line.

[vonna]

Hey Serena - I think you may just be famous - :)

You all still talk to much and I just can't keep up.. ugg

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1626523#post1626523

[taneres]

Hey......that is amazing!!! Thank you very much for the plug! :) I hope it sells for a pretty penny.

[boheme']

Karla is it full yet?

I know a couple more girls that may want to come. If you run out of rooms is there camping available around the resort?

[caspertorch]

Deb if she runs out of room there might be other rooms available on the resort but they also fill up early. I know there is camping not too awefully far from the resort but not on the resort.

[taneres]

Are we really that close to being full? I'd love to hear how many have signed up thus far!

[caspertorch]

I don't know Serena- I can't imagine she would be yet -- there were spots for 48, If i remember correctly and by my estimates we are at about 30 - 35+

[caspertorch]

that's not counting the peeps staying in other rooms.

[caspertorch]

however -- just a note -- if we DONT fill all the spots in the condos everyone will need to chip in another 5 bucks a head or so , so that Karla doesn't get stuck with the bill like she did LAST YEAR....

[caspertorch]

oh dang -- i forgot about making some O2 calls -- better get on that this week!

[taneres]

however -- just a note -- if we DONT fill all the spots in the condos everyone will need to chip in another 5 bucks a head or so , so that Karla doesn't get stuck with the bill like she did LAST YEAR....

got it.....that definitely won't happen again!!

[Miss Kate]

2nd page? Is it May yet????

[art-jewelry-designs]

Yes it is and I'm headed to the Bead Retreat right now. I'll watch for ya.

[Miss Kate]

I guess you're leaving now in case you happen to drive many, many miles in the wrong direction? :lol:

Miss Kate

[taneres]

http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-10209.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[villa design]

I guess you're leaving now in case you happen to drive many, many miles in the wrong direction? :lol:

Miss Kate

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[Solana]

We're not full.....*YET*! ;)

We still have 15 spots available! I've been keeping the first post in this thread updated with how many openings we have left. :)

So, come one, come all! :D

[taneres]

Well, I guess I have been looking at the wrong end of the thread! Oops.

http://planetsmilies.net/shocked-smiley-9444.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[ltsexpressions]

Hey Karla, Melissa, and Becky....

didya get my "invite" from the potential blog????

I'd love your feedback.

[vonna]

got it.....that definitely won't happen again!!

what condo's - I am busy with a ton of stuff with getting this grief thing going for Jon - somebody has to give me all the details in an email or something I don't have time to read - I would appreciate it - thank you.. truly I would.

Besides you guys talk to much - LOL

Did you sign my petition for jon yet - click on that link.... ugg

Hugs to all... Vonna

[caspertorch]

SO is someone gonna send Vonna the info or shall I?

13 spots left?!?!?!?! so who hasn't signed up yet? hmmmm? Roll Call!

[twistedchicken]

I'm signed up and my hubby with motorcycle is coming -- we won't see too much of him! When I got home from Becky's house and said Missouri, three days, he could do what he wanted to -- i thought he was going to jump straight up into the air! I'm planning on bringing my hot head with hose and tank and table to work on . . . .

leslie

[ammaws]

I'm signing up--need to figure out where to send the money....

[Mar]

I'm trying to think of a class *I* could teach.... i wanna contribute too....

would anyone want to do a class on the japanese chainmaille 2 by 8 bracelet - like the one I made and showed on the 19th?


I wanted to ask here for interest before I post it in the group. We could do it in silver - for a nice finished piece OR we could do it in niobium.... maybe i could do it with PAtti and she could take us thorough making the jump rings FIRST THEN make the bracelets...

Yes! In silver. :)

[ammaws]

Money has been sent. Jan

[caspertorch]

I'm signed up and my hubby with motorcycle is coming -- we won't see too much of him! When I got home from Becky's house and said Missouri, three days, he could do what he wanted to -- i thought he was going to jump straight up into the air! I'm planning on bringing my hot head with hose and tank and table to work on . . . .

leslie

Cool Leslie -- but there's no need to bring a table for your torch - they have tables there and really -- there's not much room for more torch tables -- of course there's the few we set up for food -- so bring it for THAT!

Whoo hoo - is it may yet? can we start the count down?

[caspertorch]

Let me see what I can put together in the next few days -- and I'll talk to patti and then I'll post a class -- k? snds gud?

[Paco]

I just sent my payment!! I get to come!! I have never been to a bead retreat before. I am a newbie! Did I mention I am excited??!! WOOHOO!!! I was so jealous last year. I hadn't even melted glass yet when the retreat was being talked about. But, oh how I yearned to be there!! I am so looking forward to meeting some of the wonderful people from LE!!
Dinah (doing the happy dance)

[ptbeads]

I'm in too, but I think I'm coming without my hubby. At least, I paid for me and not him. :)

[Venessa]

It will be wonderful to meet you! You aren't far from me, I live in Blue Springs.

[Venessa]

I'm in too, but I think I'm coming without my hubby. At least, I paid for me and not him. :)

Yay!! I can't wait-it's always been SO much fun.
























































Is it May yet?! OK, I couldn't resist.

[Paco]

Venessa,
I lived in Blue Springs for 16 years. My parents are still there. I've only lived in Kansas City for just shy of 2 years. I am still getting used to it. :)
I can't wait to meet you and everybody else!!
Dinah

[AfterHoursArtistry]

Money sent. Is it May yet?

[villa design]

I just sent my payment!! I get to come!! I have never been to a bead retreat before. I am a newbie! Did I mention I am excited??!! WOOHOO!!! I was so jealous last year. I hadn't even melted glass yet when the retreat was being talked about. But, oh how I yearned to be there!! I am so looking forward to meeting some of the wonderful people from LE!!
Dinah (doing the happy dance)

Yay! More newbies! :D

And Peri's coming... woohoo!

[vonna]

what money somebody pm me info please thanks.

HEY - 1 shy of 500 signatures... too.

I forgot to tell that you could have you partners and kids over 18 sign.. and make comments too... duh

[Solana]

Yay!! More people! I can't wait until May! :D

[ammaws]

I can bring most anything you want. I have 8m National torch I can bring, I have a big torch too, but not sure how we would hook it up. I can bring oxy concentrators, gas, food, margaritas, taquila, my own bed, fishing poles--the boat might be there somewhere--if hubby wants to come fishing. I'm assuming we need to bring our own tools and glass. I have presses, and other large whole items that my husband has made. Since this is my first time, I'm not sure what all to pack.

[Venessa]

Hey Jan! Are you a member of the Yahoo group? It has a lot of info that's not listed in this thread on what to bring and such.

[ammaws]

I joined, but seem to be having trouble getting around the site--can's seem to locate that thread...but I could be just blilnd--

[caspertorch]

Jan - there will be an equipment sign up as the date gets closer. On the group site you want to go look at the files. I'm not much help but I will be - promise.

[ammaws]

Thanks Becky--once I went back, I found those files.....My husband is pretty crafty and was a welder all his life, so will have a variety of things I can bring...

[caspertorch]

It's so much fun you'll never wanna leave... lol looking forward to meeting you.

[ammaws]

I'm looking forward to meet all of you on that side of the state...wanted to go last year, but just couldn't get there---

[Venessa]

Is it May yet?

[caspertorch]

My calendar says 02-08-08 VE -- but i'm hoping it's a lie... lol, oh for it to say 05-08-08!!!!

[xstatic]

Omgosh! Sign me up! Sign me up!! I almost missed this! (Tamara came through louisville and told me about this post) I truly need to get to the computer more often! I dont need a room Karla, Mom and I will get our own again (in fact they sent me a reservation notice for the same cabin we have been getting) Hope its not to late to join the fun!!!

Gail

[Magicfire]

Hi Gail! Karla said at the SLLS meeting yesterday that there were 9 spots left in the clubhouse. Just thought people might want to know. Of course, people can always stay in a cabin, like you are.

Brrrr--it's so cold here, I can't wait for May!!

-Patti

[caspertorch]

9 spaces!?!?!? whoo hoo! we should be all filled up in a few weeks then!
Sue and I have our condo! WHOO HOO!

[caspertorch]

I better get on those donation then!

[Magicfire]

Well, there were 10, then Kathleen Osterwise signed up...

And then there were 9 (said in a dramatic voice!). :lol:

[hotblubonnet]

Are there still spaces?

[caspertorch]

yes, 9 to be exact... lol

[villa design]

Well, there were 10, then Kathleen Osterwise signed up...

And then there were 9 (said in a dramatic voice!). :lol:

AAH! Not the Ten Little Indians! :hide:

[hotblubonnet]

ok...well I'm going to present the idea to my spouse and see what he thinks. He works away from home so I would be having to have my 19 year old daughter care for the house/critters/and 12 year old son while I'm gone unless he can time it to be home when I am gone so we need to discuss it. Also...it's just a week or two before daughter graduates HS.

On the plus side towards going, I could go up early and go check on my Dad in Kansas City.

I'll let you know ASAP!!

[Miss Kate]

Is it May yet????

Miss Kate

[villa design]

On Saturday it'll be exactly three months away. :D

[caspertorch]

Sue and I have our condo all sured up -- WHOO HOO!

[Solana]

OMG!!! Only 8 spots left! How exciting!!!! This year's gonna be great! I can't wait!!!!

[BarbC]

:lol::lol:I am so excited!!!!

[caspertorch]

And then there were EIGHT! BWAH AHAH AHA AHA HAH!

[ltsexpressions]

page 2... oh, no, this WON'T do.....

[Solana]

We *may* be down to 4 soon! How awesome!!! :D