tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post7486699406471220983..comments2009-04-06T16:30:35.584-05:00~~~Hummie~~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/12439318732147904630noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post-65378680976116857162009-04-06T16:30:00.000-05:002009-04-06T16:30:00.000-05:00It sounds like it was a complete success. You made this happen and it will be an experience they will always remember. Like I said, I wish I could have been there, but April 1 was move to Florida day for me. That took presidence, but I did think of you. Great job:)Latte' Dahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06428921158703692065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post-61045899783409282882009-04-06T07:32:00.000-05:002009-04-06T07:32:00.000-05:00It was a tremendous success! Something you can and should be very proud of! The reason it was a success is because we all got to do what we set out to do...meet YOU! I wanted to meet the person whom I have come to love thru the internet. The person who is not afraid to shared their faith and their gift from God in teaching those of us who need to learn!!! When you use your talents and gift from God you are blessed and in turn bless others and you certainly do that. I also got to meet some people that I have admired for such a long time like Deb (Scrappin Cop). I haven't always been active at thef forum, but have mainly lurked in the background. Now, after meeting some of the wonderful people here, it encourages me to be more active here. I was in awe at you because of all the wonderful things you had for us and taught us. It may not seem like it was enough to you but it was great in my eyes. Your special touches with the folder and those cute little name tags that you made to draw the door prizes!!! The decorations were so bright and cheerful and fun! I can't thank you enough and coming from West Virginia, I can definitely say it was well worth it and would have paid more to do it!!! I think if you do it again it definitely needs to be higher priced so that you are not out of pocket for anything. I feel priviledged to be able to have made it there and hope you do it again. We were a talkative bunch and you handled us gently! I know you worried about being a "failure", but you are anything but a failure and I call you a total success! God doesn't make failures and He certainly screams you are awesomely, and wonderfully made Hummie and I love you! It was great meeting all the other ladies and I loved getting to know them better! My sister and I had a wonderful trip and can't wait till the next one! It is my prayer that you have another, but like someone said earlier, delegate some so that it is not all up to you. You pulled off something that big companies assign to a whole team. That hubby of yours is a great guy and I enjoyed talking with him so much! Tell him thanks for all his hard work too! BTW, you are famous in my eyes and it was an honor to meet you. You have my upmost respect! Meeting you only confirmed what a great person you are! Sorry so long but needed to say a few things to you!Tammy aka bunchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00553825269260441595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post-75396479880748274082009-04-06T05:42:00.000-05:002009-04-06T05:42:00.000-05:00Hummie,<BR/><BR/>As one of your (late arriving) attendees, I want to say Thank You for all of your hardwork! The decorations were adorable and your attention to detail in everything was apparent. I loved the color and emotions presentations and will take this information and use it in everyday life. You should be proud of the St. Louis Digi-Gathering. I felt it was successful. I wanted to learn more but was sad to have to leave early. If you do the conference again, you will need to delegate more responsibilities, so you (&amp; hubby) do not have the burden of doing everything yourself. I firmly believed you could have easily charged more money for the conference... Were you out any money on the meeting room or did the hotel work with you?MasterScrapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468642429598654020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post-57122368329757194932009-04-05T21:54:00.000-05:002009-04-05T21:54:00.000-05:00This conference was such a great idea. I'm sorry it was so stressful for you. You really went out on a limb to get this organized, and I respect and applaud your efforts. Only you can decide if you will do organize another conference. I agree with Su that you are a pioneer, forging ahead to try something new. I'm sure many are like me; I wish I could have come this year and would love to go another year if it were held.<BR/><BR/>One question: Did only professional designers come or did "lay" scrappers come as well?<BR/><BR/>You are doing wonderful work on your blog, helping both those new to digi-scrapping and those more experienced. You are a gifted teacher, and I thank you for all you have taught me. I appreciate you sharing your talents and vision.<BR/><BR/>You are also sharing your faith in many ways. That is so great. You are a wonderful model in many different areas, and the LORD is working through you. <BR/><BR/>I wish I could give you a big HUG. Here's an e-hug. {{{hug}}}<BR/><BR/>SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460048895857046108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136997034639720619.post-77678452506872437962009-04-05T14:05:00.000-05:002009-04-05T14:05:00.000-05:00It sounds like you did what you set out to do - get a group of scrappers together in the same room, who've never met in person before. Sounds like you succeeded. Reading what you have written about your experience, you really are a 'pioneer' in this sort of thing. I've read of a few organised 'get-togethers' before, but they had a lot of commercial backing. You did this on your own. You should be commended for your efforts.<BR/><BR/>From here, other folks will see that you have done this and will now feel they could handle doing the same. <BR/><BR/>Just from reading of your 'adventures', I would feel like I could possibly pull off something like this. At least, I have the knowledge that it is possible and there is obviously a desire for this kind of get-together, as represented by the number in attendance and their reactions to this event. You have set a precedent. Kudos to you!<BR/><BR/>Susuruhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16046056449840401413noreply@blogger.com