The September date is looking good so far. Any takers? It was loads of fun, beautiful scenery, and great food!!!

Here is another reference to the last retreat.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/quilt/msg080849315053.html
and...

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/quilt/msg1016070430315.html

Enjoyed it and learned a lot, met great people, but ate too much! LOL
Gwen

Here is a link that might be useful: 2007 NC retreat

Can I come play, too? There must be planes. I might have to bring applique work or something not requiring flying with a sewing machine. I'll start thinking on it. Either weekend.

Closest airport?

Linda in San Francisco Bay Area

Linda we would love to have you join us. Can't help with the closest airport though.

beverly

I would say either Greensboro Piedmont Triad International or Roanoke airport would be the closest.

Teresa

Toolgranny~ there are a number of us that can bring a machine for you to use if you wish.

If need be, I might be able to pick you up from the airport and travel with you...but keep in mind I have a baby coming that might squeak a bit.

jennifer

Oh Boy! Wouldn't that Sept date be a nice BD present to myself....will have to think on this and figure out travel arrangements. @:)

SharonG/FL

Well, count me in. I'll be there somehow. Thanks for the offersof help. Will advise.
Linda

Sounds like we're getting enough to make a go of it! Very exciting!!

I'll contact the camp and give them a heads up on the Sept. date.

Official reservations must be made by sending a check for $40.00 to Jennifer Plaugher (please make check payable to Jennifer Plaugher)(The camp only takes money from one person). Participants will be considered registered after receipt of the $40.00 deposit. This is a non-refundable deposit for each person (or spouse) attending.

Deposit of $40.00 per person is due no later than Friday, July 26, 2008.
Final payments will be made the weekend of the Retreat.

IF THERE ARE NOT 8 PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY July 26, 2008, THE TRIP WILL BE CANCELLED AND ALL PAYMENTS REFUNDED.

If you intend to send a deposit check, please email me with:
name & address
phone number
how many people you are bringing (& their names! lol)

Start packing girls!! We're going on RETREAT!!!!!

[I'm leaving town on Thurs. morning and will be back on Monday. Don't panic if you don't hear from me.]

Whoo Hoo! A retreat! Come on folks. This is gonna be fun.

Jennifer, you have mail.
Linda

Wow Another retreat. I have been to one in March (Tomball) and have another on November the 7th (Texarkana). I think hubby would like to travel to this one too. Its 14 hours for me but lots to see along the way. Let me check and see what I can do. Jennifer I will let ya know before the 26th.

If I can talk my DH into coming (as his BD present to me) what could I tell him the DH's do while we're doing quilty things? He would bring books, but he also likes to be outside and doing something. He's 73, likes to eat (but you don't want him to cook) and is healthy.

SharonG/FL

Sharon,
The building that we quilt in has a wonderful covered porch perfect for reading or napping (lol). The camp has quite a bit of land with trails for walking.

The camp food is not normal. It's fabulous! One night we were there we had salmon, grilled veggies, and rice, I believe. Always with salad bar. One night was pork roast, if I recall.

I'll include a link to the camp itself. You can look around. I'm not sure of what activities the camp will be offering that week.

Maybe Gwen can chime in...her husband Rob kept himself well occupied last year!

[Click on 'Traditional Camp' on the main page...that's us.]

Here is a link that might be useful: Camp Cheerio

Goody! Sharon and I can celebrate birthdays together. Check will be in the mail tomorrow. Come on Fran, Gwen, and Faye. Will Teresa be able to make it for part of the weekend?

Sharon, DH went last year but we brought the bike and he went riding. He spent a lot of time walking around and listening to audio books (aka sleeping). There is a tv upstairs and internet access (I think).

beverly

Unfortunately, the Sept dates are a definate 'no go' for me but I highly recommend this camp, it is absolutely wonderful. I'm not not going for any reason associated with the camp or the wonderful people I met there last year. And I will confirm that the food is unbelievable.

You'll have a wonderful time!!

Faye

Yes, Rob went with me last year and is happy to be returning! He did work on the laptop, read, rest, shot a few basketballs in the gym when it was available and came to look at our progress once in awhile. He enjoyed meeting everyone! It was all part of the fun. The food was GREAT and our snack table was even GREATER! lol!
Faye, sorry you won't be joining us this time!...and I do hope Teresa can get in a visit, QSs can be so stressful.

Gwen

Oh, they did have wifi connection in/near the office bldg.

DH said it was entrapment! lol I can get him to go, but before I commit, I want to make sure he's really ok with it.

Playing basketball in the gym is something he'd enjoy...for about 15 minutes. At least, that's how long he plays it with DGD. TV, internet access, reading, snoozing and a group of ladies who supply homemade goodies, what more could a man ask for?

Beverly, Great way to celebrate a BD, right?

SharonG/FL

Jennifer, I'll be sending you an email.

Come on Sharon, lets go, it will be a wonderful birthday. I'm still taking special orders for snacks. If no one speaks up you will get mice again.

beverly

Jennifer...please email me your address so I can send you a check for DH and me. He's checking the road atlas as I type. YaaaaaaaHoooooooo

Beverly, I have a surprise for you! (grin)

Gwen, Did you and your DH drive last year?

SharonG/FL

If all goes well, we hope to leave Orl on Aug 25th and be in NC for 10 days, then join the retreat on Sept 4. That is the plan for now. Got to get that check to Jennifer.

Have our GS this week! We keep him pretty busy and we are tired, but still love it. Grands can certainly bring lots of energy, love and laughs!

Beverly, I loved the mice! I request mice! Yum!
Gwen

Sharon, I love surprises! Do you have drive plans yet? Toolgranny is going to fly to Birmingham then ride with me. Details to be worked out, but that way I won't drive alone, which is good for me.

Mice it is. Are you getting the "sleep aids"?

beverly

We'll probably leave on the 3rd...don't think we can do it in one day since we don't usually drive after dark. What's the best route to take from Atlanta?

SharonG/FL

You do have further to drive than I do. I think it will be about 6 hours from here. We didn't go straight to the retreat last year, we did a little bike ride on the way. I couldn't tell you the best way to go, DH got a GPS and I just turn when it tells me to. He said up 95 to Charleston then to 77 should be your best bet.

beverly

Sharon, if you are coming by way of Atlanta, you want to head toward Charlotte, then take I-77 North toward Statesville up to exit #83 and then to NC 21 which will take you to the camp.

Here is a link that might be useful: Camp web site map/directions

Teresa, I said Atlanta cause that's usually the way we head out of FL.....I never even considered another way might be possible. lol

I'll let DH know route suggestions and let him make the decision. Our fav neighbor has moved to north GA and they've invited us to stop by on our way back....we'd probably need a GPS for that one...if it's on the map. lol

I am so excited about this trip and actually meeting you girls!! I really never thought it would happen.

SharonG/FL

I am so jealous, but there is no way I can do it this year. Glad it is all coming together for the rest of you though. You will have a wonderful time.

We will miss you Fran. I will eat a mouse in your honor.

beverly

Sleep aid is at the top of the list! Red ones or white ones? Thanks for the reminder!

Don't forget the game cubes, Jennifer!

Gwen

I prefer white ones, thanks Gwen.

Yes, must have game cubes.

beverly

Sleep aid????

SharonG/FL

Just joking: it is so quiet and peaceful there no sleep aids are needed. Its just an inside joke from last reunion.

Gwen

Beverly gave me a heads-up.....I should have figured it out. Now you know what a ninny y'all will be dealing with. @:)

SharonG/FL

Jennifer, The check is in the mail. @:)

SharonG/FL

I'm back in town....made it home last night after a 15 hour drive! Catching up on emails and postings. Will continue to work on planning on confirming things this week. And will keep everyone posted on plans.

~I vote for pink sleep aids but can bring that...
~Beverly, I also vote for banana bread...but please don't go overboard! LOL You did so many yummy things last year!

Glad you are back - welcome home! 15 hr drive is tough - hope you had help!

Take your time on getting back into the swing of things!

Gwen

Gwen~There's no time!!! Retreat is only 7 weeks away!!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!

DH drove the 15 hours, my job was to keep baby Amanda content and not screaming! She does not like riding in the car...at least when she can't see me! I ended up in the back seat of a pickup truck with her for partway down and all the way back. It worked, but wasn't fun.

So far we're looking at the following activities:
Lesson in applique, maybe
Fabric bowls
Left-Right-Center game with charm squares
puzzle
paper games (word search type games)
Eating
Sewing
maybe a donation quilt for the camp....more to come on this!

If you have any suggestions feed them my way...

I've had to ride in the back seat, not a fun experience (especially if you get car sick).

Do we have a final count on how many there will be (just so we can plan snacks and stuff).

beverly

Current count:

Jennifer & Amanda (me)
Beverly (grammyp)
Gwen & DH Rob (sunnycentralfl)
Linda & DH (Hootie)
Linda (toolgranny)
Sharon & DH (geezerfolks)
Teresa (trying to come up for Saturday)

7 quilters
3 husbands
1 baby

as it stands...it's a go. I'm trying to call Shane today.

Talked to Shane yesterday...we are on their calendar and he will be sending me a contract this week.

We are on the go!!! Any more who want to jump on the Retreat bandwagon???? It's loads of fun and food.

bump

I'm getting excited for the next quilt retreat !!! Looking forward to seeing gals from last year and meeting the new gals and DHs and baby Amanada!

Gathering up projects to do while there! Hope I sew more than I eat! LOL

Gwen

Sew? Sew? I didn't know sewing was involved. I thought it was all about eating!!

I'm getting excited too. I'm so ready for a treat, just for me. I plan to eat, sew, visit, eat, sit on the deck, eat, play games, sleep, eat, sew. If there is time perhaps a snack or two.

Anyone else want to join in the fun? I have games and prizes!!

beverly

One month and 1 day to go...

Gwen

AAAAAAaaaaaaaHHHHH!

It will be just fine, Jennifer. Even if we just sit and eat. Are you sure no one else wants to join the fun?

beverly

Sit and eat, a little handsewing, a lot of talking, a few mini lessons....I'm packing already. I know my machine will fit in my largest suitcase! I've done it before! lol

SharonG/FL

do you have any space left for the camp cheerio quilt retreat? did you decide on a date? i'd love to join you!!

Squirrely~
Camp is set for September, but I'm sorry....the contract with head count, etc. has already been submitted. Perhaps another one will be scheduled next year (or somewhere else) that you'll be able to attend.