Jul 21 2008
CHA – Day 1
Hi everyone — I’m home from CHA and feel like I’ve been away from here (computer/Blog) forever. I haven’t been on a computer for 4 days — yes!!! I don’t have a laptop and my hotel was charging 42 cents a minute for computer use, and we all know how those minutes turn into hours, so I opted to stay off!!! Well, I’m home now and have an awful lot of catching up to do!!!
I just can’t tell you how much I enjoyed my trip. My DH and DS#1 took me down to Chicago, about an 8 hour drive, and they kept themselves busy all those days taking advantage of what Chicago has to offer, while I was busy every waking moment with the task at hand. We arrived late Wednesday night and I had a Copic classfirst thing Thursday morning. I was a bit on the late side getting there, so I just took a seat, not realizing WHO was all seated already. As Marianne started her presentation, my eyes began to wander the room, and one by one I became aware that I *knew* in a sense, probably 3/4 of the people in the room — AMAZING!!!! Actually meeting all these people and seeing them in real life as opposed to their on screen avatar was truly the high point of this entire trip for me. And I’ll share a few pictures with you in a bit.
The Copic class was fun! Marianne Walker kept things interesting throughout as she explained both the product and technique to us as we colored away. All attending received the Copic Certification Certificate. But would you like to know THE most valuable bit of information I received at the class — click here — it is the link to Marianne’s Blog — I Like Markers. How have I missed this Blog? Where in the world have I been — somewhere with my head buried in the sand, obviously!!! Marianne’s blog is filled with tutorials and answers to questions — it’s like having many little mini-classes right at your fingertips. I may have missed Marianne’s Blog before, but believe me, it’ll be a daily morning stop from now on!!! Thank you, Marianne, for the fun, informative class and for all the time and effort obvioulsy put into your fabulous blog!!!
Here’s a few pics taken at the Copic class — now, how’s this for a star-studded classroom!
Leigh O’Brien, Bev Gerard, Joan Fricker, Taylor VanBruggen, Kim van der Sanden.
Nicole Heady, Michelle Wooderson, Jana Millen.
Lynn Mercurio (Lynn in St. Louis).
Julie Campbell and Lisa Silver.
Michelle Giraud (flaxychick) and Laura Canale (Lov’n Life n Vegas).
Debbie Olson and Lori Craig.
Carolyn King (Cammie), Deborah Anton(Beadn&Stampn), Carole Burrage (TruCarMa).
How much fun!!!
I picked up a few packs of goodies while at CHA fromMaking Memoriesand thought I’d offer them as Blog Candy — so that post will be up later tonight or tomorrow! Along with more photos from the SCS Cupcake Reception and the CHA show floor.
Thanks so much for stopping in!!! Hope your week is off to a great start!!!
22 responses so far
Wow… what a trip! What fun to see all the folks you chat with– only in “real” life! Glad you are back safe and sound!
Glad you had a great time! It’s really nice to meet IRL people with whom you’ve had cyber-contact! Hope to see lots of pretty stuff in the Flourishes store!
Hey Sharon!! You’ll have to check out my blog and see what I said about you.
Was so great to finally met you. Can’t wait to see what you picked up for blog candy as I’m not sure if I ever made it completely through that booth!! lol
Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to see and hear more! Thanks for updating us!
Looks like you had a lot of fun!!! Glad you are back home and with a computer, LOL. Catch a good rest.
God bless
Giovana
Hi, Sharon — It was SO good to finally meet you in person!
Man, everyone was there. Looks like a good time.
Wow! I have to admit I am just a wee bit jealous!!
It must have been so wonderful to meet all these amazing people and get to experience CHA! Glad you had a good time!
smiles,Deena
WOW – it was a veritable Who’s Who! Awesome pics of everyone! Glad you had so much fun – how could you not?! Thanks for sharing the pictures
Looks like you had a good time and you were in good company!
hey, what’shername!! yeah, the face looks familiar…wait let me see your TAG!! LOL…
and you know, we never got a pic taken together!!
it was great meeting you though Sharon!!
LOVE these! I was so excited to meet you! You are so sweet! It was truly an honor! I’m glad you made it home safely! Thanks for being you!
welcome back i missed you i love your site and miss when your gone see you soon
Sharon, It was so awesome to meet YOU! Wow…i am still starstruck!
Hugs! Cammie
Ok, so I have to say it…While I am glad that you had a great trip, I am even more glad that you are back!!! I was going through withdrawls!!! I have now read ALL of your archives, twice!! Welcome home!!!
I’m still tickled pink over meeting you at the Copics class, Sharon!! I spotted you just as soon as you walked in, and could hardly wait to get up out of my chair! Wasn’t this the most informative day?! Just like you, I hadn’t spotted Marianne’s blog before … WOW!
(((hugs)))
Bev
Sharon, It was great meeting you too! And like Bev, I spotted you when you first walked in. The class was wonderful and I learned a lot from Marianne. The show was fabulous and we picked up some great new ideas.
I hated I didn’t get back to the Just Rite Booth where you were doing your demos, but we were at the opposite ends of the show at that time.
I am certainly looking forward to our Upper Michigan get together next week.
Joan
Sounds like you had a blast! Looking forward to hearing more about it.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time!! It must be really cool to see our online friends in person– just meeting them, but already knowing them!! I love this community!! Thanks for sharing your great pics!!
Oh what fun you must have had Sharon!! Wonderful pictures…tfs!
Great photos — you must have had such a good time! Thanks for sharing!
More wonderful friends and photos there!! I would have loved to take that class!! (I really need it.
Once again…thanks for sharing your fun!!