Oh my gosh I am just reading along with this post and a wishing....
However, I am going to start saving for 2010..... it would be lovely, I have only been to America once and I loved it. I am one of those shop till ya drop kinda person and I came back with an extra case LOL Boy, just think of all that lovely squishy fabric I could bring back.

Elle

OK, I have updated the dates and the dates that the deposit is required
Please check that over before you make your decisions.

This is an evolving plan as I learn more about the B&B requirements

I would love to come. I am little worried about being in a group of ladies, I haven't met before, I haven't ever done this type of thing before. Its time to get out of the comfort zone, I am going to be coming. Once I send payment there will be no backing out.

Thank you for organizing this, I know it takes tons of time and energy!! :D

I do need to know where to schedule the flight to.

The closest airport is Wichita, Kansas.

Go ahead and check out the flights, but dont commit to anything until you hear from me that all the stars have alligned.

The reason is that the plans are still preliminary.. and we have not reached the minimum number ...I will keep you posted

JStitch I am glad to see we have more time to decide. I too have to see if the stars align from my side (money and time off work) in order to go!

You are doing a fabulous job!! I hope you get enough people to go!

It sounds like a great time. I don't think I can get that week off of work, I missed 3 1/2 mos of work this spring and summer because of surgery and have a couple things going on in June and July next year. Maybe sometime in the future we can have one on this side of the Rockies

My husband and I have discussed this and:

COUNT ME IN :!: :!:


Let me know when you need the deposit.

I'm really bummed. I really wanted to attend because it is only about a 4.5 hour drive for me but I already have plans to be in Jamaica that week. I hope everyone has a blast. I'll be thinking of you all.

Count me in. My only problem is you are only allowed one check in bag flying out of Key West because of the short runway. Will the B and B let me ship a box to them to arrive a day or so before I get there? I'll have to come without a sewing machine. I'm afraid to ship it.


Deb

I would say, why dont you ship it to me and I bring it over.

Oh, I think the trip to you will be a seperate trip. That way, I'm not on a time constraint! :)

Do we have enough people for this? I was going to send my check but wanted to see if it was a 'go' or not first.

shelly,

Yes, we will go for it..

I will PM you with info and mailing info. Give me a couple of days to get that to you...

thanks

the change to the deposit deadline puts me on the "I'LL BE THERE" list, too. :-) :-)

I'm really interested in this retreat. Can you tell me the nearest airport?

Wichita, Kansas is 65 min from the retreat

Sorry, don't mean to hijack...
Elle - DD & DH went to Spain last year as part of a school trip. They LOVED it. DD hopes to go back someday. As I wasn't going, the only thing I wanted them to bring back was fabric. Wow, who knew it was so hard to find?? A friend & fellow quilter also went, she did find a bit & brought me a small pkg - but laughed that it was probably from the States anyhow!

Yes, your friends must have had a job to find the material shops, they are few and far between, unless of course you go to the big cities. Out here in the sticks it costs 14 Euros a metre thats 17.4713 US Dollars.

Now you know why I get nearly all my fabric from the web, I can buy nice fabric for 4 or 5 Dollars and pay shipping and its still cheaper by far.

Just been exchanging the price of gas for the car and we are paying 1.08 Euros per litre that works out at 6.21 US Dollars. So those kind of things are expensive, I think everything else is fairly cheap, Cheaper than the UK that is for sure.

Elle

Ouch, that'd really put a dent in my stash! Actually, maybe that'd be good... It's taking over... I live near Mennonite shops, where we get LQS fabrics for $5 - $6 per yard. Not exactly LQS setting, though. Very kind, but very basic.

Truly wish this retreat was a possibility. One that the friend I mentioned previously and I have gone to for several years isn't working out this year. Unfortunately, flights from upstate NY to Kansas make it prohibitive.

There seem to be a lot of northeasterners... Maybe somebody will get another up for this part of the country.

I'll be joining the jealous ladies following the fun on-line.

Me to, I will be following this thread and am really looking forward to all the pictures. It will be fun, I know there is a quilt retreat in Spain, not sure where, perhaps I should look into that and then you could all think about coming here instead in a couple of years.

Elle

Peace and joy, where in Upstate NY? You mentioned the Mennonites, are you near Little Falls?

I would love to come but since I already do 2 quilt retreats each year and also have 2 family reunions in the summer of '09 and the kids home from school for the summer, it just would not work for me to come...HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

About two hours west, in the Finger Lakes. Much of the area has been farmed for generations by families who are finding it more and more difficult to make a go of it. In the last 20 years or so, many Mennonites have moved to the area, buying up farms as they have gone to auction. We now have several Mennonite churches and schools in the area, as well as stores.

The first deadline is getting close. Is this still in the works?

Gosh darnit... June? I'm looking at a potential Star Trek shoot around that time. Schedule hasn't been released yet, but by the looks of it from previous shoots, the two would conflict.

I'll be looking forward to pictures of the event, though! :) Lots and lots of pictures!

It looks as though I am going to have to decline from this retreat. It seems we were discussing our trip for next year, and we both really want to go to Europe. We are seriously talking about France, and of course Paris. This could be a real trip of a lifetime. We are also looking to go to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Seems I won't be attending any retreats for a while. I am so sorry. It would have been fun, but I can't pass up an opportunity to see France.

I will think of you all while you are enjoying your retreat. One of these days I will go on a retreat. But for now I need to start brushing up on my French...

:(

How lovely is that you going to France though. But I can understand your disappointment, it would be lovely to meet everyone on the board.

You are not far away from Spain you know......... :wink: :wink:

Elle

Judy, my husband won't be attending the retreat after all. Hopefully, I still will.

Woodie, I am so sory about your husband, but I dont agree with you, I think he will be there with you. And dont worry about the money right now, we will talk soon.

Please know that I have you in my thoughts every day and am looking forward to the time when we can get together.

Thank you, Judy.

someday Elle I'll visit Spain... someday!!!:)

Awe, thought you might be doing it this time, but I understand, when you have a itinery you just go along with it, Anyway enjoy,
and pictures, pictures pictures.... LOL

elle

Monday is Dec 1st that means I need to get my money in. I am not missing this for anything - I don't care what happens I am going!!!!!!!

Where do I send my money?

Since we have had little response in the way of actual commitment, I am going to re-plan this event.

It will be on a first come first served basis.. In other words, there will be a limited number of participants and I will admit you based on the receipt of your reservation deposit.

To secure your spot, please mail $35 to me at


***Edited by Patrice: sorry ... but we strongly discourage members from posting their personal addresses, eddresses and phone info in public. All who are interested should send jstitch a PM asking for her address.****

Who and how many do you have coming?

I am not going to be able to come. :( Sorry I have waited to the very last minute to make my decision. I was hoping I would be going. I work in the tourist industry and I am not sure want is going to happen. Yes, gas prices are down but people have lost money in their savings and are afraid to spend. Including me. So I will be thinking of all of you having fun in June. :D

This is so cool! The forum I used to be on always wanted to have a retreat but we never could get enough people to commit to it.
Are you still doing it? Same place, same time?
We are planning a humongous trip out west in early June. Colorado, Wyoming, Montana & Idaho. We might be able to coordinate our trip with this retreat. Can you send me some details? Or how do I get in touch with you? Sounds like fun.
flower

Well, I just noticed the dates - again - for this retreat. I won't be able to come to it because I'm going to be on a HUGE vacation out west during that time. And it just wouldn't tie in with that.
I hope all of you have fun!
Linda

Do we have another deadline coming up when our next payment is due?

I am very busy this week on job search. I will contact you all with further details in the next couple of days..

thanks for asking Mary