Spring Update

The spring retreats were a huge success!  Although we have 2-more retreats to go, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they go smoothly. On April 22^nd we have Darcie Lewis and friends and a bunch of new chicks.  They all seem pretty smart.  Kelly Wilson has her own web site and although I’m not sure the purpose of it…(remember I am and old woman with no school age children and much to my dismay I am also grand-child-less having daughters who refuse to procreate and do their duty to me by giving me a new baby, the selfish girls, but I’m not bitter, I’m not!), anyway if you have children then you will want to check out Kelly’s site:

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It was very interesting, and Kelly seems super nice. The second retreat we have the super achievers coming; the Michelle Rolles, Kim Liberti, Natalie Nelison group.  They always intimate me with their creative abilities. They are bringing along an ex-trailblazer cheerleader and a physical therapist that is wicked with her humor.  And the Blake sisters!  If you haven’t had the pleasure of retreating with the Blake sisters you have not lived! The OTHER Betsy and the real Betsy are my sisters of the heart! All the retreats this spring have been over-flowing with 15-ladies at each retreat, very crowded, but so far thank the Lord, no complaints.

1. The yearly menu is changing as of April 22^nd.  YUMMERS, Blueberry pancakes with a cream filling! And we are introducing Protein shakes for those girls that just cannot eat all that butter first thing in the morning (the big babies!)
2. The fall retreats are filling up fast, with many of the dates already booked solid.  If you are young, like loud music, loud and rowdy jokes in the middle of the night, lots of food and laughter and you ATC the Oct 14^th retreat is for you.  That would be the Luz Miranda group….They are a wild ride! If you are thinking about the fall and taking a break away from the kids you might want to inquire soon about availability.
3. Pam Teel has a small cricut for sale.  It’s only been used once and is in the original box.  She is asking $50.00 (what a deal), you can reach her at tfortwo@actionnet.net.
4. I am teaching classes regularly in Reedsport, or at least twice a month.  The next class is the first week of May and will be a BEACH wall hanging, made out of paper and your pictures.  To inquire about this or any other classes you can contact Kathy at abcsurvy@peak.org I will be teaching the occasional paper art class, but for the most part I will be teaching double page layouts.  I also have a mini (REAL MINI) store in Reedsport where you can pick up some adhesive, buttons and stickers if you need.  These items are discounted so most of the stuff in the store is a good price and to wetting the appeal of driving to Reedsport, the store is across the street from the BEST and I mean BEST donut shop in the state, The Sugar Shack.  You gotta LOVE those coconut twisters! YUMMERS!  I’ve also kind-of-sort-of-but-not-really agreed to teach a couple of classes at the La Qunita in Newport.  I’m a little on the fence on that one.  I hate stepping on LSS toes and there is a LSS is Newport.  Any opinions out there?
5. Melinda Dye is now helping me at the retreats (that traitor Kyla just HAD to apply for nursing school, leaving me helpless again).  If you haven’t met Melinda you are in for a real treat.  She is hilarious!  I adore Melinda, I love Melinda and I laugh myself to tears around Melinda.  Please be nice to her, she is a Creative Memory Rep and can whip out a 100 page album in 2-hours or less, has more Tye Dye tee-shirts then should be legal and she someone who you can laugh with and occasional at……OH the Meal time stories we can tell and you will be forced to hear and laugh at.
6. Coming to or through Florence?  You have GOT to stop at the Wren Nest.  It’s lovely.  Tea, flowers and candles and the nicest lady Wren, owns and runs it. Check it out at wren@thewrensnestonline.com I would love to have her abilities to pull things together like she does. And she is so nice you just don’t mind spending money in her store.  To eat check out The Brown Hen.  They are only open for Breakfast and lunch, but yummy! It’s on Hwy 101
7. Kyla, Val (YES traveling around the globe Val), Pam and I are going on a mini road trip this summer pulling our T@B and camping in the redwoods.  Along the way I plan on stopping by Roberta’s Lumber Yard near Grants Pass….Anywhere else I need to check out?
8. And lastly, on the personal front.  Kyla recently had part of her stomach removed due to an overbearing mother, oops I mean ulcers and has applied to nursing schools around the state.  She will find out in June where she has been accepted.  She is currently working towards bachelor in Nursing and soon will be working towards her Masters.  I continue to fall apart, but the doctors have ASSURED me that 2010 will be the year for double robotic knees 1 robotic elbow and a few pins and bolts to keep my back together.  I’m good!  Kyla took my cutter bee scissors and wacked off my ponytail.  I now have graying/whitish balding SHORT hair.  It’s a real sore subject so NO cracks when you see me.
9. Everyone have a great spring and summer and I hope to see many of you in the fall.  Stay healthy and keep smiling.

Peace out, Maggie