Scrap-a-ganza Holland

[DawnS]

Looks like a new forum for us all to chat,like the idea of a place just for the sneak peaks that is good.

[Jem]

oopps, you found it lol, I just came to get a link for you :)

[Krystal Majik]

Bookmarking!

[crafty pants]

Great, our very own common room!!

Dawn that will save me reading your comments on one thread and posting a response on another *still can't believe I managed that :o*

[DawnS]

I do because you are Susan from Desp Housewifes.:D

2 weeks today I will be walking through the airport at Schiphol.:love:
Just as well I booked the hotel yesterday.

[maggiemae]

Our own board - very posh :lol:

I'm up to 11 classes now :rolleyes: - still trying to keep the 2 Saturday afternoon spots clear as I fancy a trip down to Noordwhatjamacallit! in the afternoon :)

[DawnS]

You will have a long walk Maggie, I read trip advisor it is meant to be in the middle of nowhere.

[maggiemae]

You will have a long walk Maggie, I read trip advisor it is meant to be in the middle of nowhere.

I read that too but I assume there will be buses or I see the hotel hires bikes - might be quite nice to cycle down to the town.

The Haarlem hotel was on the outskirts but it was quite easy to catch a bus into the centre.

[JulieSE]

Just discovered the common room. Checking in.

[boland]

im jealous i really wanted to go but cant afford it at the moment. hope next yr i may be able to persuade other half. is it roughly the same time every yr?

from boland:)

[maggiemae]

im jealous i really wanted to go but cant afford it at the moment. hope next yr i may be able to persuade other half. is it roughly the same time every yr?

from boland:)

yes usually beginning of June and 2nd week of november every year

[Edd]

Our own board - very posh :lol:

I'm up to 11 classes now :rolleyes: - still trying to keep the 2 Saturday afternoon spots clear as I fancy a trip down to Noordwhatjamacallit! in the afternoon :)

I'm up to 14, and trying to keep Saturday night free :D. I had some idea of walking into town in the evening, but may just walk around the grounds/surrounding area.

Do you think that they are likely to put any more classes on on Friday, btw?

[DawnS]

I anyone else doing the class 22 at 4.30pm if they could pick my class kit up I will buy them an alcoholic drink at the bar.

[maggiemae]

Do you think that they are likely to put any more classes on on Friday, btw?

I think they might -Michelle asked on another thread (either on here or on the scrap countdown board) if there would be interest in a friday class.

Sadly I had to get a lightly later flight this time so won't get to the hotel until 4-4:30pm so I wouldn't be able to sneak another one in...could do the make and takes then though if they were on ;) :D

[Edd]

I anyone else doing the class 22 at 4.30pm if they could pick my class kit up I will buy them an alcoholic drink at the bar.

I'm (currently) doing it then, and happy to pick up your kit, Dawn. Anything for an alcoholic drink:D

[crafty pants]

I do because you are Susan from Desp Housewifes.:D



:lol: :lol: yes that is about right!!

[DawnS]

I'm (currently) doing it then, and happy to pick up your kit, Dawn. Anything for an alcoholic drink:D

That would be lovely jubbly then Rhian.
Thanks very much, I will find you on Friday so you can get my voucher for the class.

[amcmen]

Hello

Just signing in!

I have 15 classes booked so far, but keep changing them everytime a sneak peak is posted!

Anna x

[Suzanne]

Signing in! Only 13 for me, and not changing, no matter what!

[Ellesea]

Just found you all! Will be glad when 1st May is here, then I don't have to change my schedule anymore times. Hehe

[crafty pants]

I can't get in to the main scrapagaganza forum this morning. Is it just me?

[Scrapbookmate]

I was in there, so it's working..

[crafty pants]

Hmm i still can't get in. It says Website not found etc.
When I clicked on my scrapaganza.com website that is save d in my favourites it now comes up with the 2007 page too.

I will try retyping the addresses rather than just working from my favourites

[crafty pants]

I just googled scrapaganza 2008 and clicked on the link. It still takes me to the 2007 site page and I still can't access the forum.

Anyone else having the same problem?

[Sasamarie]

I am having the same issues!

[Smelly]

Just got into the main site to look at jiggling the schedule. Not tried the forum

[Smelly]

Just tried the forum from my favourites and it says forum doesnt exist. But if i click on the link from the main page then it takes me straight to the forum.

But that is no help to you sharon if you cant get into the main page!

I wanted to change class 4 to friday so i could have more time on saturday and also so i could move class 13 but it says i have to book class 7 on sunday which i already have. I am confused

[Ellesea]

I've been able to post on the SAG forum just now and I've also changed my schedule on the main site too this morning.

[Sasamarie]

Just tried the forum from my favourites and it says forum doesnt exist. But if i click on the link from the main page then it takes me straight to the forum.





I just tried that and I still can not access either one!

[Suzanne]

Hi, posted on the other thread, but I also have been able to access both forum and site this morning :) Internet provider is O2 if that makes a difference?

[Sasamarie]

I wonder if it is because I use Windows XP?? Not very computer wise and my boyfriend who is, is not home! Ugh! Why do they always disappear when you can use their help! haa.

[lambeek]

It's not the operating system - I'm using a Mac and I can't access them either :wacko:

[Scrapbookmate]

that's really weird. some people can get in and some people can't.

I'm at a loss here...

[DawnS]

Same for me Iam AOL. Can't get in.
I will try via internet explorer.

[DawnS]

I got in via internet explorer,have to use that also for UKS,or it feels as if Iam on dial up.

[Smelly]

I have lost class 8 in my schedule rejig. But after seeing its two scoops i am not fussed now anyway. I have two scoops coming out of my ears at the moment. I will probably regret it later but i have a huge gap from 1 to 7 to chill and do make and takes. It also means i dont have a jam packe day on sunday

Mind you i have to put 1 class back in and DH has said he will stump up for another, so 11 classes in total.

Here are my choices for the two extra classes, any stand out as a must have to do.

17, 18, 19, 21, (35 & 36) ,39

[crafty pants]

I still can't get and I only use internet explorer. I restarted the PC and still no joy.
The message that comes up on the tab is HTTP 404 Not Found.

I will try again on Sunday evening when I return.

[Sasamarie]

I got in.... What I did is this...

I deleted my favorites...
THen I typed in Scrap-a-ganza.nl

then it brought me to the registration....

however, I can not access the chat forum yet....hmmmm

[DawnS]

Sasamarie when you have got into the scrapa.com then click questions & chat button this will take you to the forum.
Hope you manage.:)

[maggiemae]

Sasamarie when you have got into the scrapa.com then click questions & chat button this will take you to the forum.
Hope you manage.:)

I still get "not found" even going that way Dawn - I am using Firefox - will try and see if I have any better luck with IE. :)

[Ellesea]

I only use Firefox, so as I haven't had problems, this is weird!

[fuzzy bear]

I have 14 classes at the moment hoping a Friday one is added as we arrive early morning so have lots of spare time Friday, neither of us are doing album tracks.
pauline

[Sasamarie]

Sasamarie when you have got into the scrapa.com then click questions & chat button this will take you to the forum.
Hope you manage.:)


No matter which way I go...it tells me it is not found! Ugh!

[Tullavilla]

I was on the saga forum earlier...then went to read a thread & got the whole page not found thing couldn't access anything saga related after that, but it all working fine for me again now. Hope everybody else got sorted!

[lambeek]

Ok, been out all day and just tried again and I can get into both sites again.

[crafty pants]

I have been away for the weekend and first thing I did upon my return was check the sites................thankfully I can now get on to both :) :) :)

[Tullavilla]

hooray :D

[Princessfiona]

I didnt notice that this thread is now in a forum of its own!!

[DawnS]

Anyone else still swapping their classes about.
Oh me, never swapped so many times,the only ones set in concrete are Lidas ,Karen Burnistons & the bazzill class.

[amcmen]

I've chopped and changed my classes, and expect I will up until the last minute

Still can't get a lie on Saturday and Sunday though :lol: :lol:

[DawnS]

The dutch site showing the 11 shops going now.
http://www.scrap-a-ganza.com/shopstore.php?page=1

[MrsH]

Think I'm sticking with what I've got booked - very happy with the classes I've chosen. Would love to have done the Scenic Route LO (37) or the Bazzill Album (22) classes but cannot get these to fit (and the Bazzill classes are all full anyway).

Roll on the 1st when everything's fixed and we can no longer change.

[amcmen]

I'm just hoping they can do the doodling class on the Friday at 3pm, as that will free me up to do the Rusty Pickle class!

Anna x

[pange]

oh gosh those shops anna keep me away from them

[Rain]

too many shops and not enough cash! ( or luggage space!)

How do you know when you have got to your lugage allowance? Who's bringing the bathroom scales?

[MrsH]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed they are going to offer the mail-home service (apparently they have done in previous years).

I'm flying through T5 and that's the weekend they've announced as the earliest they will move all the long haul flights from T4 to T5. Hope they see sense and delay by another week or so :)

Can see it now. Get to play with all the gorgeous stash at SAG ... and never get to see it again once it's checked in at the airport.

Another reason is that DH won't see EVERYTHING that I've bought as he'll hopefully be at work when it arrives. ;)

[maggiemae]

too many shops and not enough cash! ( or luggage space!)

How do you know when you have got to your lugage allowance? Who's bringing the bathroom scales?

At the hotel we were at in November there were scales in the ladies toilets.
€1 seemed cheap for peace of mind on your way to the airport.

If you go overboard on the shopping (or even just with class kits) then you can usually ship a box home for a very reasonable fee.

[MrsH]

oh gosh those shops anna keep me away from them

Angela, you never buy anything though - you just win on the raffle :P :P

[pange]

fingers crossed lol

[Ellesea]

Anyone else still swapping their classes about.
Oh me, never swapped so many times,the only ones set in concrete are Lidas ,Karen Burnistons & the bazzill class.

It's my daily pre-occupation. I've paid my final balance twice and after re-jigging today, still owe money:lol: I too have always kept Lidas, Karen's (8) and managed to re-book Bazzill (22) today, after stupidly dropping it in a moment of madness......1st May can't come soon enough....:lol:

[lebosi]

Well if they are not having the shipping service in June I'm in deep pooh :P

I thought my schedule was long since settled. I've had my original 11 classes from day one albeit slightly rearranged after the meltdown. I did add another 2 after seeing some more class details but hey 13 is managable right. However after some discussions with a friend last night I had a long hard look at everything this morning and managed to include a class I really wanted but thought I was going to miss out on and added another for good measure so now I have 15 :wacko:

Last time one of my boxes sent home was purchases and the other was solely class kits, methinks I may need a bigger box :rolleyes:

[DawnS]

If you are not going through t5 why not ship your clothes home instead, then you will have all your kits in your case.

I seen something in lakeland plastics you can weigh your case.
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!21561

[Rain]

that looks interesting and could be handy - last hol to florida we had to re-arrange our packing as the cases were too heavy! ( too much stash!)

[Scrapdragon]

Oh Heck - dump the clothes and just take the stash home :)

[isithebe]

Well if they are not having the shipping service in June I'm in deep pooh :P

I thought my schedule was long since settled. I've had my original 11 classes from day one albeit slightly rearranged after the meltdown. I did add another 2 after seeing some more class details but hey 13 is managable right. However after some discussions with a friend last night I had a long hard look at everything this morning and managed to include a class I really wanted but thought I was going to miss out on and added another for good measure so now I have 15 :wacko:

Last time one of my boxes sent home was purchases and the other was solely class kits, methinks I may need a bigger box :rolleyes:

Isobel, 13 is unlucky number so you will have to another one:P

[Suzanne]

I'm just hoping they can do the doodling class on the Friday at 3pm, as that will free me up to do the Rusty Pickle class!

Anna x

Hi Anna, they've added the Doodling class Friday afternoon on the site :)

[WeeHaggis]

I've added the doodling class on Friday now too - I don't want to count how many classes I'm now doing but I think I only have one slot of free time now :lol:

I think I might have to book the Monday off work to recover from the marathon scrapping event!!

[Suzanne]

I think I might have to book the Monday off work to recover from the marathon scrapping event!!

That's seriously not a bad idea if you've a busy timetable, you'll be so exhausted by the end of it!

[Edd]

I've added the doodling class on Friday now too - I don't want to count how many classes I'm now doing but I think I only have one slot of free time now :lol:

I think I might have to book the Monday off work to recover from the marathon scrapping event!!

Thought of that - booked both the Thursday (to pack and finish my swaps :lol:) and the Monday (to recover) off.

I booked on the Friday afternoon doodling class before I came to work, and I think I'm done now. 14 classes, which is the most I've done, but I've got Saturday night free and my first class on Sunday is 10.00, so I think it's manageable.

[Spooky]

I seen something in lakeland plastics you can weigh your case.
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!21561

I've seen a similar thing from 'Design Go' (those travel bits you often see with luggage sections in department stores) but theirs is around the £7 mark. I've got a trip to the states planned later in the year so was planning to get one in time for SAG for bag weighing!

Caz

[DawnS]

You could get your item paid for if you charge everyone a pound per suitcase.:lol:

[Spooky]

LOL, there are quite a few of my crop night firends going .. so I was going to let them use it ... and given my nice nature I might let others play if they ask nicely....

Caz

[amcmen]

Woo hoo - have managed to rearrange my schedule and now have fitted in the rusty pickle, think that brings me up to 15!

Hmm - might book the Monday off work too.

Anna x

[geckogirl]

Can someone please tell me how long transfer from airport to hotel takes, and if check at hotel is quick? I'm booked on the 1.30pm transfer on Friday and I'm just wondering if I should book the doodling class at 3pm. I'm probably being greedy as I'm doing classes at 4.30pm, 7pm and 8pm on Friday already. I have Nellie's class booked for Sat but if I can swap I can do the Colour Creative Album class which I also fancy. I'm probably doing too many classes but I'm going on my own and feel i may as well pack in as many classes as I can (though I know from reading the forum that I'm unlikely to finish any projects on the weekend!) Any advice? :blink:

[crafty pants]

I would have loved to have taken the extra class on Friday but 3pm is pushing it as I am on the 2pm shuttle, doubt I'd be there and registered by then :( Oh well, my class shedule will just have to stay at unlucky 13!! Poor Fiona is crackers with me everytime I say I don't like that number :blink: .....and no, I am not dropping to 12 (13 isn't that bad in that scenario ;))

[Edd]

I've settled at 14 (decided that I could manage that one extra class :lol:) - I shall go and settle my balance, and then I'm not looking any more!

[JulieSE]

Hummmm I seem to remember reading that registration doesn't open until 3pm......so how does that work? Can we go straight to the class without going to the welcome desk?

[CarolynUK]

The transfer should be 30-40 minutes once it leaves the airport - its not that far away!

Registration and check in are 2 different things

Check in for your room etc can be done as soon as you arrive - Registration for SaGa is officially 3pm, but as classes start then - I would assume that there will be staff there to register those in the classes before they start as you need your class ticket!

[Edd]

Hopefully Heidi will bring registration forward, since she's put a 3.00 class on. I wouldn't have thought we could go straight into class, as we'll need our tickets to give Nellie.

[CarolynUK]

Snap Rhi - was just editing my post to add that!

Can't remember what they did last year - when they had afternoon classes - who was in "weather comes to mind" on Fri afternoon???

[DawnS]

Can someone please tell me how long transfer from airport to hotel takes, and if check at hotel is quick? I'm booked on the 1.30pm transfer on Friday and I'm just wondering if I should book the doodling class at 3pm. I'm probably being greedy as I'm doing classes at 4.30pm, 7pm and 8pm on Friday already. I have Nellie's class booked for Sat but if I can swap I can do the Colour Creative Album class which I also fancy. I'm probably doing too many classes but I'm going on my own and feel i may as well pack in as many classes as I can (though I know from reading the forum that I'm unlikely to finish any projects on the weekend!) Any advice? :blink:

Yes Alison you would make it.
Sharon I have 13 too but not fussed about that number.
Once you have done your first class you will only have 12 then.:P

[Edd]

Snap Rhi - was just editing my post to add that!

Can't remember what they did last year - when they had afternoon classes - who was in "weather comes to mind" on Fri afternoon???

Don't know - we arrived late, ie after 3.00, so registration was already open anyway. But it did look like it had been open for a while.

[CarolynUK]

I know I registerd Katy and me early on - but we weren't in the KB class as we weren't sure how long it would take us to get there from the Hook.....

[geckogirl]

Thanks for all the advice girls. After a lot of consideration I've decided to leave things as they are ie not do the doodling class until Saturday. That way I won't be so rushed into my first class and will have myself settled before the 4.30pm one. Also, I was getting mixed up with the extra class I thought I could and after reading the description decidied aginst it.

[pange]

its easy to get tempted i am going to stop looking cos i change mine everytime i do.

[WeeHaggis]

I think that last year those of us doing the earlier class were just given the ticket for the early class and we registered after it had finished - so registration opened as normal at 3pm.

[Smelly]

Did anyone get an email today. O presume its abbout the shopping mall but mines in dutch. did anyone get the english version please.

Speaking of shopping about how much cash do you generally take with you for food, drink and STASH. DH is sweating at the prospect of my request, lol

[DawnS]

HI Sarah mine was in Dutch too, think it is more aimed at the dutch who make come for a shopping day & a make & take.
No definitely don't take stash, we normally finish off the class kits in the crop room.
I don't take food or drink either.
I have taken food in the past but it has never been eaten.
We get a wee snack bag with water, crisps, stroopwaffles & sweets in our goody bag.
The bar is free for soft drinks, I would take a bottle of water or juice to drink in the classes as I always feel dehydrated & thirsty.

[Rain]

i got the same email too. Tried to read it to Faye as she didn't get the email and she just burst out laughing at my attempt of dutch!

[Smelly]

HI Sarah mine was in Dutch too, think it is more aimed at the dutch who make come for a shopping day & a make & take.
No definitely don't take stash, we normally finish off the class kits in the crop room.
I don't take food or drink either.
I have taken food in the past but it has never been eaten.
We get a wee snack bag with water, crisps, stroopwaffles & sweets in our goody bag.
The bar is free for soft drinks, I would take a bottle of water or juice to drink in the classes as I always feel dehydrated & thirsty.

I meant how much to take to spend on stash Dawn in the mall etc. If they sell the surplus kits, how much do they go for

I was just gonna take a sandwich or something in my handbag for friday and wasnt going to take anything for the crop room at all, (dont want all the celebs and experts seeing my tripe, lol)

[DawnS]

Sorry Sarah, I skimmed read as usual.
I normally take £200- £250 worth of euros, but may take a bit more due to the euro rate being lousy.
I normally come back with a fair bit of cash.
Take presents for my husband & children also some stash.
The kits are normally the same price as the class.

[Smelly]

i got the same email too. Tried to read it to Faye as she didn't get the email and she just burst out laughing at my attempt of dutch!

So are you now fluent in dutch, lol

Thanks Dawn. I have been saving bits here and there so have about that in my tin.

[crafty pants]

I meant how much to take to spend on stash Dawn in the mall etc. If they sell the surplus kits, how much do they go for

I was just gonna take a sandwich or something in my handbag for friday and wasnt going to take anything for the crop room at all, (dont want all the celebs and experts seeing my tripe, lol)


Sarah your work is not tripe!! I often look through your blog and drool over your beautiful projects.

[lebosi]

I was just gonna take a sandwich or something in my handbag for friday and wasnt going to take anything for the crop room at all, (dont want all the celebs and experts seeing my tripe, lol)

I will have to stop speed reading. Until I read Sharon's post above I thought Sarah was taking tripe sandwiches :wacko:

[DawnS]

I thought that too actually Isobel, the thought of tripe makes me cowk.

[Rain]

So are you now fluent in dutch, lol

Thanks Dawn. I have been saving bits here and there so have about that in my tin.


I'm not fleunt in ANY language ( including english some days!:lol:) just trying to get the jist of the email!:lol:

[chocolate_ee]

Funny how quickly you can pick up a new language when there's shopping involved ! I've sussed that nieuw in winkel is what I need to know !!:lol:

Just found this thread again . I've FINALLY fixed my schedule !! All because class 25 suddenly came free when it had been full so that's me now sorted !! Hurrah . I've even paid.
I'm doing a ludicrous number of classes - don't think I have a spare slot at all which is probably daft but what the hell - who needs sleep !

Has anyone else managed to memorize every single class and number ?!!

Can't believe how much my schedule has changed since I first started booking the classes.
Is anyone else flying back late on the Sunday . My flight's not until 21.05 !! Think I'll be cropping at the airport before coming home.. or sleeping !

[Smelly]

Sarah your work is not tripe!! I often look through your blog and drool over your beautiful projects.

arh thanks sharon. I often read your blog as well

[Smelly]

I will have to stop speed reading. Until I read Sharon's post above I thought Sarah was taking tripe sandwiches :wacko:

Just had a flash back to going the market and buying tripe for my grandad, yuck

[MrsH]

Is anyone else flying back late on the Sunday . My flight's not until 21.05 !! Think I'll be cropping at the airport before coming home.. or sleeping !

If you're flying BA into Heathrow, we're on that flight too (we're on the 7.45 flight out on the Friday). May see you at the airport!!

[amcmen]

Just found this thread again . I've FINALLY fixed my schedule !! All because class 25 suddenly came free when it had been full so that's me now sorted !!

I've been waiting for 25 to come free on the Sunday morning, but no luck yet - just keep checking every few hours just incase.

Hopefully if I don't get the class I can at least get the kit

Anna x

[chocolate_ee]

If you're flying BA into Heathrow, we're on that flight too (we're on the 7.45 flight out on the Friday). May see you at the airport!!

Great !! I'll be the one dragging along a two ton suitcase trying to find out where to buy some chocolate !

[crafty pants]

I will have to stop speed reading. Until I read Sharon's post above I thought Sarah was taking tripe sandwiches :wacko:

Just had a flash back to going the market and buying tripe for my grandad, yuck

hehehe I am even worse then as I didn't even know there was something edible called tripe!!! What is it?

[chocolate_ee]

I've been waiting for 25 to come free on the Sunday morning, but no luck yet - just keep checking every few hours just incase.

Hopefully if I don't get the class I can at least get the kit

Anna x

I was amazed to be able to get the class I wanted Anna as I'd been checking back every day ! I suppose as May 1st nears everyone does their final swapping around so you never know ! Keep trying .

P.S for anyone who was wondering 'nieuw in winkel' I've sussed means the equivalent of new products in shop !!

[lebosi]

hehehe I am even worse then as I didn't even know there was something edible called tripe!!! What is it?

From Wikipedia
"Beef tripe is usually made from only the first three of a cow's four stomach chambers."
It's looks like rubber and smells disgusting when it's cooking. It's one of the few food stuffs I have never even been able to contemplate putting in my mouth:wacko:

[crafty pants]

From Wikipedia
"Beef tripe is usually made from only the first three of a cow's four stomach chambers."
It's looks like rubber and smells disgusting when it's cooking. It's one of the few food stuffs I have never even been able to contemplate putting in my mouth:wacko:

Yeuch!! not something I would like to try either!!

[Smelly]

I did used to think it was all exotic looking, white and fluffy. It reminded me of coral reefs (but thats the scientist in me, lol).

I have never been able to stomach the thought of it. But saying that i have discovered black pudding and haggis which also doesnt bare much thinking about since moving to scotland, yum

[DawnS]

From Wikipedia
"Beef tripe is usually made from only the first three of a cow's four stomach chambers."
It's looks like rubber and smells disgusting when it's cooking. It's one of the few food stuffs I have never even been able to contemplate putting in my mouth:wacko:

Iam so glad Iam vegetarian.

Chocolatee most of our flights leave at that time 9pmish
We normally check in & go for tea, shop then make a long long walk to the gate.

[isithebe]

I don't do offal in any shape or form, neither do I eat meatballs. One of the first meal my MIL served us when we got here from South Africa was faggots - offal meatballs. yuk

[Ellesea]

I think most of the people that are flying to SAG are booked on flights departing from Schipol between 7pm-9pm on the Sunday. I'm on an 8.20pm flight. So there will be plenty of us around at the airport!

[DawnS]

Has everyone stopped changing their classes about yet, or are you still fiddling away.
I think that is me finally finished fiddling.
What is everyone else doing?

[amcmen]

Still faffing round with mine - waiting for that elusive class 25 to come free on Sunday morning!

Otherwise I'll have a lie in :lol:

Anna x

[Tullavilla]

Think I'm done fiddling with mine too.....don't think I can fit any more in :lol:

[DawnS]

I have that one booked in Anna the bling & thingz, would like to try a new teacher, never been taught by Vicki Boutin.

[CarolynUK]

I think I'm in that one too Dawn - was on my schedule from the get go! :D

[MrsH]

I'm booked on that class Anna (sorry!) but it's not showing as full on my schedule (or do classes that you've booked onto that are full aren't marked up as being full???).

[pange]

im doing that one as well lol i only booked it cos it fitted in with my schedule at the time .as ive not been before they were all new to me

[lebosi]

No more fiddling for me. I only have the 8.30 am slot on Sunday morning free and intend keeping it that way.:rolleyes:

[amcmen]

Don't know Karen, I suspect if you are booked on it won't show as full.
Have checked again and still full! Oh well, will have to stay in bed :lol:

I'm only being greedy as I have a virtually full schedule anyway.

Anna x

[chocolate_ee]

Still fiddling although I've now paid - thought that might stop me from tinkering around at the last minute ! I've dropped the Donna Downey one ( sure I'm going to regret it ) but it did enable me to fit more classes in - there are 2 I couldn't get onto - the Bazzill album and I had to drop the RP treasure box thingy to squeeze in Melodee's class. Off to have a quick last check ( honest !!)

[WeeHaggis]

I think I'm done fiddling (so to speak). I do have one slot left on the Saturday morning that is unfilled but that will be my only free time so I'm keeping it that way.

Disgusting memories of Granny cooking tripe have come back to haunt me tonight - thanks for that ladies :blink:

[CarolynUK]

As an experienced one the full sign does show on your schedule even if you are on it!

I'm not playing any more I'm usually delighted with my choices.

[DawnS]

No that is not always the case, Dyan Reavely class on Sunday was not saying full for me but it was on Frances screen,I logged in as her & sure enough it was saying full for her.
But she did get a space eventually.

We were at a hotel in Tenerife that had tripe on the menu when it was Canary night, I had to get my husband to get my vegetables for me, I would have started cowking.
We made sure we ate out next canary night.
I can't even imagine the texture of cutting that up with your fork & knife.
One good thing on canary night my sons got huge prawns that kept them happy.

[Edd]

Still fiddling although I've now paid - thought that might stop me from tinkering around at the last minute ! I've dropped the Donna Downey one ( sure I'm going to regret it ) but it did enable me to fit more classes in - there are 2 I couldn't get onto - the Bazzill album and I had to drop the RP treasure box thingy to squeeze in Melodee's class. Off to have a quick last check ( honest !!)

I dropped Donna too - too much time and too much money - but it was a wrench, as I do like the sound of it.

Love the sound of the treasure box, but last year I gave up Melodee to do Mr RP, do this year I'll do Melodee.

I keep going back and looking, but if I'm honest I can't see what I'd change - I'm happy with what I've got.

[DawnS]

Are you still in class 22 at 4.30 on the Sat Rhian?
We should do what the Stratfrod lot are doing & se what classes everyone else will be in.

[Edd]

Are you still in class 22 at 4.30 on the Sat Rhian?
We should do what the Stratfrod lot are doing & se what classes everyone else will be in.

Yes, still there.

Are you volunteering to do the polls then? :lol: And we've still got time to change yet again....

[chocolate_ee]

Happy to post my schedule if anyone wants a peek !

[DawnS]

I will volunteer to do the poll after lock down, no doubt someone will change yet.:rolleyes: not me though.

I don't really have time at the moment,will do after Monday need to get my clothes organised for Friday.

I know Iam in classes with a lot of the Scottish girls we ended up picking the same classes, hilarious when we emailed our class list.

[Edd]

Carolyn, Yvonne and I are doing quite a few of the same classes, but not at the same times - not that we're trying to avoid each other :lol:. I think that there are only one or two we're all in together.

[DawnS]

Can someone volunteer to set up the polls for Friday
I will do Saturday
Can someone else do Sunday please?
We have a lot more classes than Stratford.

[isithebe]

I'll do the Friday - if you tell me how to do it

[chocolate_ee]

All this talk of last minute changes made me go take a last sneak peek at my schedule ... and I've changed it again !!! Only a teensy weensy little change !!!
I've taken out Technique Crazy and put in the Bazzil Judge This Book class instead - I'm trying to rack my brains to remember if someone on this thread wanted the Technique class and was disappointed because they couldn't get it ? If you go take a look now there should be a place free.
Gonna scroll thru the posts above to see if I can see who it was !

[chocolate_ee]

Nope - just had a look and I think it was Anna looking for class 25 not the Technique Crazy class.


Right - that's definitely IT now !!

Meant to ask ... does anyone know anything about the scrumdidlyumptious ( sp?) class - sounds intriguing but no-one seems to have mentioned it !

[DawnS]

Thanks Nina
If you look at Lily My Lovelys posts she has set up a poll for each class time.
If yoiu can, when you set up the poll you put Scrap-a-ganza holland, time day & have the option for viewing poll.
Must admit not set up a poll before but you can always edit your post if it does not work first time.

Thanks

[DawnS]

What is your name again Chocolate ee you know you will be called chocolatey in holland:lol:

[Edd]

I'll have a go at doing Sunday, Dawn. Could be interesting, as I'm a bit hit and miss with IT:lol:.

I'll do it on Thursday/Friday, once everything is locked down

[isithebe]

Can someone tell how to go about doing a "poll thread" - I wouldn't know where to start

[DawnS]

Nina, I will do a trial poll for saturdays classes & try & explain it.:)

[Edd]

My thoughts exactly, Nina :lol:.

Just had a look under "FAQ", and, apparently, when you start a new thread there is an option to post a poll :blink: There could be a few "ignore this" threads before I get it right, I think.

And how you go about making a thread a "sticky" ..... :wacko:

[chocolate_ee]

What is your name again Chocolate ee you know you will be called chocolatey in holland:lol:

Ah - you'll have to guess Dawn !!! It actually comes from my DH's nickname for me .... think of a choux pastry cake filled with cream and topped with chocolate !!!:lol:

I have been know to eat the odd bar also !!

Another Scots lass here - was born and brought up in Prestwick but lost my accent years ago sadly !

[DawnS]

mm let me see now is it Claire?

Ok Nina got my poll working just done the one so far.
What you do is go to scrap-a-ganza holland section, click new thread
put in your dates & times, then click on the section at the bottom of the post add poll, when it asked how many option, you need to have the same amount of options as classes in the time slot.
The click make poll public & post.
It was quite easy, if I can do it anyone can.

First poll up is here for the earlybirds.
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=221026

[isithebe]

thanks, will give it a go

[isithebe]

all done

[chocolate_ee]

mm let me see now is it Claire?



You've got it in one !! I also happen to love chocolate eclairs as it happens !!

[Ellesea]

I've done my votes for Friday as they are set in stone:lol: I'm also done twiddling with Sunday, but still undecided about Saturday.....shall I do Donna's class or not! I love the idea of the class, love the papers BUT not both together..decisions, decisions.

[Ellesea]

Did someone mention chocolate:lol:

[chocolate_ee]

Well it beats tripe !

[Ellesea]

Well it beats tripe !

:lol::lol::lol:

[CarolynUK]

Anything beats tripe - it stinks when its cooking - we could always tell when my landlord was cooking it up for the dog - the pong lingered for hours!

[Rain]

stick to talking about chocolate! who's bringing choc with them? I'm bringing M&S Percy Pigs & Percy piglets. ( yummy)

[chocolate_ee]

I'll bring Bassetts Fruit Allsorts ( liquorice allsorts without the liquorice IYKWIM !!!) Bumper sized bag of Revels and a large tub of Maltesers ..... that should see me through the flight going over !:lol:


......next ?

[CarolynUK]

OOOOOOOOO Percy pigs.... I'l bring some Penny Pigs (the lemon variety) then...

[Princessfiona]

I have bought, 2 weeks running, in Tesco 2 large "family" bags of maltesers and revels (on special offer). I thought I would get organised and put them with my "take to saga" stuff. I just coudnt imagine where they have dissapeared to though:ph34r::ph34r:.

[Ellesea]

I didn't realise SAG was a choc-fest:wacko:

[chocolate_ee]

I have bought, 2 weeks running, in Tesco 2 large "family" bags of maltesers and revels (on special offer). I thought I would get organised and put them with my "take to saga" stuff. I just coudnt imagine where they have dissapeared to though:ph34r::ph34r:.

The chances of mine lasting until June are pretty minimal ... sorry gotta go ... a large bar of Galaxy awaits !:lol:

[Princessfiona]

I didn't realise SAG was a choc-fest:wacko:
obviously ANY excuse:ph34r:

[MJ]

Is anyone doing class 39 the doodling on Saturday 11.30 am, I am going in a group, but seem to be doing that class on my own and my sense of direction is very limited just wondering who else is doing it so I might follow someone in !!!! LOL

[CarolynUK]

Don't worry MJ - you get a map of the venue so you can find your way.....

[MJ]

Don't worry MJ - you get a map of the venue so you can find your way.....

:omap!!! I only work with Sat Nav:D

[Smelly]

I don't do offal in any shape or form, neither do I eat meatballs. One of the first meal my MIL served us when we got here from South Africa was faggots - offal meatballs. yuk

No i dont do faggots or much mince either. Just noticed you are from St Helen's. Where abouts. I am a Widnes girl myself. DH used to work in st Helen's for a long time

[Edd]

:omap!!! I only work with Sat Nav:D

MJ, I get lost even with Sat Nav :rolleyes:! And no comments from you Carolyn!!:P

Hopefully the polls for the Sunday classes are now up, for those of you who are sure you're not going to change again. (I think I did it right and put the right classes at the right times, but you never know).

[lebosi]

Is anyone doing class 39 the doodling on Saturday 11.30 am, I am going in a group, but seem to be doing that class on my own and my sense of direction is very limited just wondering who else is doing it so I might follow someone in !!!! LOL


Don't worry, by Saturday at 11.30 you will have gotten your bearings and if not there will be lots of friendly faces to help you. If you have a look at the polls you can see who else is taking your class and could arrange to meet up with someone.:D

[Rain]

I didn't realise SAG was a choc-fest:wacko:

you have to keep your sugar levels up to keep you going! Well that's what I say every month at our crop!

[CarolynUK]

Like your thinking Lorraine!

[Ellesea]

Good thinking....what will I bring? Maybe I'll just buy some supplies at the airport as I don't trust myself not to eat anything I buy in advance! Chocolate is one thing that doesn't pass its sell-buy date in my house!

[MJ]

MJ, I get lost even with Sat Nav :rolleyes:! And no comments from you Carolyn!!:P

Glad I'm not the only one :D

Don't worry, by Saturday at 11.30 you will have gotten your bearings and if not there will be lots of friendly faces to help you. If you have a look at the polls you can see who else is taking your class and could arrange to meet up with someone.:D

I am sure I will find someone hurrying in the same direction as me:D

Please no more talk of chocolate I am on a 'non chocolate' year, will have to find lots of jelly sweets to bring:o

[pange]

oh mj i hate jellies

[MrsH]

oh mj i hate jellies

One less for you to share with MJ !!

[isithebe]

No i dont do faggots or much mince either. Just noticed you are from St Helen's. Where abouts. I am a Widnes girl myself. DH used to work in st Helen's for a long time

I live Haydock so I am now a Yicker. Up to October last year I worked in Widnes.

See you in June

Nina

[MJ]

One less for you to share with MJ !!


:D:D:D

[scrapnanny]

Am i being short sighted but i cant see a poll for saturday at 7 oclock or 8.30. Can someone point me in the right direction please

[lebosi]

There isn't a poll for 4.30 either but I assumed Dawn had run out of time and would post the afternoon/evening classes up later.

[DawnS]

No not done it all yet just got to 1.30pm on Sat.
Iam away for a shortbreak on Friday.
Will sort it out on Tuesday. Unless someone else wants to carry on from 3pm Sat.
Need to pack our cases & get organised.

[Rain]

Please no more talk of chocolate I am on a 'non chocolate' year, will have to find lots of jelly sweets to bring:o


you'll like percy pigs then!:P not as keen on penny pigs but love the little blackcurrant piglets!:D

[MJ]

you'll like percy pigs then!:P not as keen on penny pigs but love the little blackcurrant piglets!:D

What are percy pigs? I have never heard of them, but they sound nice:)


Is it me or is anyone else panicing and thinking they ought to have one more look at the classes before the deadline:o

[Smelly]

I live Haydock so I am now a Yicker. Up to October last year I worked in Widnes.

See you in June

Nina

That was nice for you, lol. I dont miss the town at all since moving to a rural location. I do miss not being able to pop to the big shops and my favourite craft shops in Warrington and Frodsham.

Yay i have paid my invoice and there is no changing of classes planned now.

[pange]

i will bring my own sweetie [chocolate] for me lol

[lambeek]

What are percy pigs? I have never heard of them, but they sound nice:)

They're little pink pig jelly faces that you get from M&S. Not veggie though so none for me thanks :wub:

I always think it's weird when people eat them - they're shaped like pigs and they've got bits of pig in them (:P:P:P sorry, couldn't resist :P:P:P:P).

[MJ]

they're shaped like pigs and they've got bits of pig in them (:P:P:P sorry, couldn't resist :P:P:P:P).


ewwwwwwwwwwww

[CarolynUK]

Bit they taste absolutely gorgeous and our M&S sells out of them pretty quickly!

[pange]

not for me .not realy my type off sweets. im not big on sweete at all i would rather have cake yum

[pange]

isnt it great its the 1st may no more temptation

[MJ]

isnt it great its the 1st may no more temptation


I know but I feel I've missed something or I should of checked last night <_<

[Ellesea]

I'm glad its 1st May:) There are classes I wish I could do, but no amount of juggling would allow me to fit all of them in:( I am happy with what I did book and looking forward to the classes and hope that there may be a few kits available for the classes I couldn't fit in.

[Edd]

I'm glad there's no more temptation to fiddle (though I haven't touched it since the Friday afternoon Doodling class went up.

No amount of juggling could have got everything I wanted in - and every time I changed A for B, I had this sneaking feeling that I would regret it. :unsure:

Can't do anything about it now, though. I'm happy with what I've got - a nice balance between albums and LOs, and, most important, Lida's class. (Last year the first run of her classes was full by the time I went to book, and I didn't immediately see the second run. I started trying to work out who I could kill to make a spave :lol:)

[amcmen]

They're little pink pig jelly faces that you get from M&S. Not veggie though so none for me thanks :wub:

I always think it's weird when people eat them - they're shaped like pigs and they've got bits of pig in them (:P:P:P sorry, couldn't resist :P:P:P:P).

I thought it was horses and cows they got gelatine from?

[lambeek]

I thought it was horses and cows they got gelatine from?

No, most of M&S's sweets have pork gelatine in them :ph34r:

[MJ]

Yuk I had no idea, I tend not to want to know whats in stuff if I like the taste !!!!!!!!!

So how much stash are we all going to be bringing back !!!!!!!!!!!

[pange]

i dont know how much room have we

[Ellesea]

So how much stash are we all going to be bringing back !!!!!!!!!!!
At least the equivalent of my baggage allowance:lol: (20kg+10kg for me:wacko:)

[Ellesea]

No not done it all yet just got to 1.30pm on Sat.
Iam away for a shortbreak on Friday.
Will sort it out on Tuesday. Unless someone else wants to carry on from 3pm Sat.
Need to pack our cases & get organised.

I'll do these for you. Will try and get them done today.

[amcmen]

So how much stash are we all going to be bringing back !!!!!!!!!!!

Do you mean other than the kits?

However much I can convince DH was in the kits - honest!

Or will put in in a box in the boot and say that it is yours and then add it to my stash mountain when he's not looking :lol: :lol:

[MJ]

Now Anna there are some good ideas there lol might have to borrow a few

[MJ]

At least the equivalent of my baggage allowance:lol: (20kg+10kg for me:wacko:)


:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

30kg you can cram a lot of stash in for that lol

[pange]

we could all take old clothes and sample toiletries and just dump and run allowing extra space for stash. we might look like an oxfam advert but so what lol

[amcmen]

Angela - we're driving, so you can always sit with a box on your lap :lol: :lol:

Anna x

[MrsH]

If you go really overboard, you can always send a box back. If the delivery is timed right and DH is out when it arrives, he'll never know!!!!

[pange]

true but actually i wont have big funds to be buying stash im unemployed at the min remember

[Ellesea]

we could all take old clothes and sample toiletries and just dump and run allowing extra space for stash. we might look like an oxfam advert but so what lol

Maybe we could ask for the theme of the next SAG to be "tramps/vagabonds":lol:

[pange]

:):):)

[Spooky]

Having just been and looked to find out he dimensions of the diva bag (its still got about 10cm of length & 10cm of width within the hand luggage cage, so the MEC shopper (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444254 3349&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699955&bmUID=1209733624089)will be out as my cabin 'bag' (even if there are multiple bags in it!).

But on the description I saw it said it had a paper storage box inside ... good for maybe bringing SAG goodies back in my travel rucksack (preferred luggage and also lighter than my hard sided case I think...besides its far easier on the Amsterdam trams with the rucksack!). Then had a thought! we seem to amass loads of bubble wrap in our household and its doesn't get used as much in these days of post being done on thickness! So I think I'll take a bundle of it out with me and I can then use it to potect the goodies as my bag goes through the schiphol baggage handlers! Thought it might help others with their luggage concerns as an idea!

Caz

[lambeek]

Having just been and looked to find out he dimensions of the diva bag (its still got about 10cm of length & 10cm of width within the hand luggage cage, so the MEC shopper (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444254 3349&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699955&bmUID=1209733624089)will be out as my cabin 'bag' (even if there are multiple bags in it!).

But on the description I saw it said it had a paper storage box inside ... good for maybe bringing SAG goodies back in my travel rucksack (preferred luggage and also lighter than my hard sided case I think...besides its far easier on the Amsterdam trams with the rucksack!). Then had a thought! we seem to amass loads of bubble wrap in our household and its doesn't get used as much in these days of post being done on thickness! So I think I'll take a bundle of it out with me and I can then use it to potect the goodies as my bag goes through the schiphol baggage handlers! Thought it might help others with their luggage concerns as an idea!

Caz

Bubble wrap is a VERY good idea B)

[MrsH]

Bubble wrap is a VERY good idea B)

Fab idea - Thanks for sharing. Was also planning to pack an Art Bin (or similar) in my suitcase.

It's going to look very odd though - a virtually empty suitcase with a couple of toiletries, bubble wrap, an art bin and scrapbooking tools (clothes I'm taking as hand luggage!). Hope my bag doesn't get pulled by security!

If any of the SAG regulars have any other tips, they would be gratefully received!

[Edd]

Bubble wrap is a great idea - I've also got a load of it knocking around. I think I save because it might be useful :rolleyes:

[chocolate_ee]

My bag on the way out will contain a ton of bubble wrap , a nun's wimple ( for the black and white party theme , and several bags of chocolate , maybe a couple of pairs of disposable knickers and not a lot else !! Lord knows what the baggage people will make of that !

[Ellesea]

The remaining polls for Saturday have been done.

[MJ]

oh cool off to put my classes in

[DawnS]

The remaining polls for Saturday have been done.

Thank you so much,saves me.
Came back from Amsterdam with a whole suitcase full of bulbs.
Iam going to be really busy. Seen bulbs we cannot get here blue tulips wow!!

[MJ]

Seen bulbs we cannot get here blue tulips wow!!

Will have to look out for those, they are gorgeous.

I am resisting having a look, now the date has been extended, 'I must not swap my classes':mellow: does that mean that I can't fill the two spaces I have left if I get the chance !!!!!!!!;)

[Smelly]

Thank you so much,saves me.
Came back from Amsterdam with a whole suitcase full of bulbs.
Iam going to be really busy. Seen bulbs we cannot get here blue tulips wow!!

well next year when you have grown them on, you will have to take orders. They look stunning

[crafty pants]

Wow Dawn, they are beautiful!!

[Princessfiona]

I am trying to print off photos of all the "sneek peaks" I am SURE I saw a pic of KAren Burnistons Arch-i-tecture class but with the correct - BAsic Gray 2 scoops paper?? ( not the one in hte book with MAsterdam on it) Can anyone remember where??

Has there been a sneek peak of any of the following?
On the road again - Lida de witt
Heartfelt memories
Extra texture - Dyan Reavley
My Lucky treasure box - Rusty pickle

Ta:)

[juki]

Can anyone that has been before tell me is it best to take a suitcase with wheels and handle or a soft bag that doesn't weigh as much? I have heard all sorts about the amount of stash that you get given or buy so want to maximise space with ease of carrying.

[DawnS]

I am trying to print off photos of all the "sneek peaks" I am SURE I saw a pic of KAren Burnistons Arch-i-tecture class but with the correct - BAsic Gray 2 scoops paper?? ( not the one in hte book with MAsterdam on it) Can anyone remember where??

Has there been a sneek peak of any of the following?
On the road again - Lida de witt
Heartfelt memories
Extra texture - Dyan Reavley
My Lucky treasure box - Rusty pickle

Ta:)

Fiona the architecture one was sent as a preview from scrap-a-ganza email titled stratford.

Juki-Best to have a 28cm suitcase with wheels you can get lightweight ones.
The MM runway tote can be used as handluggage you can always pack full of class kits too.

[DawnS]

Found the email re Karen Burnistons Arch-i-tecture

[Emmak]

Having just been and looked to find out he dimensions of the diva bag (its still got about 10cm of length & 10cm of width within the hand luggage cage, so the MEC shopper (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444254 3349&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699955&bmUID=1209733624089)will be out as my cabin 'bag' (even if there are multiple bags in it!).

But on the description I saw it said it had a paper storage box inside ... good for maybe bringing SAG goodies back in my travel rucksack (preferred luggage and also lighter than my hard sided case I think...besides its far easier on the Amsterdam trams with the rucksack!). Then had a thought! we seem to amass loads of bubble wrap in our household and its doesn't get used as much in these days of post being done on thickness! So I think I'll take a bundle of it out with me and I can then use it to potect the goodies as my bag goes through the schiphol baggage handlers! Thought it might help others with their luggage concerns as an idea!

Caz

Sorry, so is the diva bag ok for take on luggage? i was just planning on taking a handbag on the plane on the way there so that I can use the Diva bag on the way out - would I then need to put my handbag in my suitcase?

[geckogirl]

HI, This is the first time I've seen the sneak preview of KB's architechture. I find it hard to see how you could do this particular style of LO without having the photos first! Based on all the postings from previous SAG attendees, I wasn't going to take any with me. (I know we don't have to use the same topic but I like the idea of scrapping an Amsterdam page and won't get the photos until after the event). ^_^

[Spooky]

Sorry, so is the diva bag ok for take on luggage? i was just planning on taking a handbag on the plane on the way there so that I can use the Diva bag on the way out - would I then need to put my handbag in my suitcase?

It depends who & where you fly from whether you can have 1 or 2 bags ... Flybe (which I'm going with) only let you take 1 bag still. So my shopper will be my 'bag' but in that I'll have my diva bag and if needed other bits that won't fit in!

So you could put you handbag & diva bag in a shopper to make it 1 bag ... or put it in your diva bag ...then take it out fter security... basically it has to 1 bag at security (which at Schiphol is after the duty free etc.)

Caz

[maggiemae]

It depends who & where you fly from whether you can have 1 or 2 bags ... Flybe (which I'm going with) only let you take 1 bag still. So my shopper will be my 'bag' but in that I'll have my diva bag and if needed other bits that won't fit in!

So you could put you handbag & diva bag in a shopper to make it 1 bag ... or put it in your diva bag ...then take it out fter security... basically it has to 1 bag at security (which at Schiphol is after the duty free etc.)

Caz

As Caz says it depends on your airline. KLM will let you have a carry-on bag plus your handbag plus a "laptop" bag (and they kindly classifed my MIMI tote as a laptop bag)

If you are worried about it, then it might be a good idea to check with your airline :)

[chocolate_ee]

Confession time ... I've now eaten the chocolate I'd bought and planned to take with me !!
DH thought I'd gone mad last night - was stepping on and off the bathroom scales to find which case/bag/hand baggage combo was lightest !! I seem to be approaching the SAG weekend like some kind of military operation !:lol:
Anyone know if the shipping home option is still available ?

[Smelly]

I am starting worry about these cases. But surely if i can pack for a family of 4 for a fortnight in greece into two suitcases i should be ok. I am not planning on spending much on stash (she says in a tiny voice). Not having handluggage just my tickets, passport, money and drink in a little handbag.

[DawnS]

I am starting worry about these cases. But surely if i can pack for a family of 4 for a fortnight in greece into two suitcases i should be ok. I am not planning on spending much on stash (she says in a tiny voice). Not having handluggage just my tickets, passport, money and drink in a little handbag.

You won't get through with any drinks mind Sarah, if you are taking alcohol put it in your case.
Don't worry just take the essentials for the tools which are listed.

The euro rate being very low won't be spending much either.

[CarolynUK]

I always take a large canvas holdall with wheels. It weighs next to nowt, but is big enough to take 12x12 albums lying flat and vertically up the sides.

I got all 15 class kits, the contents of the goodie bag, a pizza box and all my stash shopping in it (as well as my clothes and bits!) for the trip home and it weighed 22 Kg!

Mind you - I travel out VERY light - 2 prs knicks. 2 T shirts, spare jumper, 2 prs socks (in winter), nightie, toothbrush, hairbrush and deodorant...... I don't cart hairdryers, straighteners and huge amounts of toiletries (they are supplied in the bathroom) and slap with me .....

But they are doing the ship a box home this time so I may do that and save my arms!

Heres a pic of my bag - they have them in Kaleidocope for £18 - bargain!

[Rain]

i bought travel size smellies in superdrug yesterday. Getting sooooooo excited - like a kid a christmas.
I went to a crop last saturday and I think everyone was sick of hearing about it! Don't think anyone will want to talk to me now until I get back.

[amcmen]

DH is driving, so not worried about luggage allowance *insert smug icon* the down side is that he will see how much I come back with as he will have to pack the car while I am scrapping!

Anna x

[Smelly]

i bought travel size smellies in superdrug yesterday. Getting sooooooo excited - like a kid a christmas.
I went to a crop last saturday and I think everyone was sick of hearing about it! Don't think anyone will want to talk to me now until I get back.

I know what you mean, nobody here is getting my excitement, lol

[MrsH]

If anyone is flying from Heathrow T5 to SAG ... just announced this evening that BA will start transferring their long haul flights from T4 to T5 on 5th June. 8 flights will be moving on this date.

Will def be making use of the mail back service - sure I read somewhere it was being offered for EUR 15. Better this than run the risk of my SAG treasures being lost forever!

[Suzanne]

DH is driving, so not worried about luggage allowance *insert smug icon* the down side is that he will see how much I come back with as he will have to pack the car while I am scrapping!

Anna x

No worries silly, put it in my car :) With all the other luggage nobody will know how much anybody has got :ph34r:

[MrsH]

No worries silly, put it in my car :) With all the other luggage nobody will know how much anybody has got :ph34r:

Just hope your DH's don't start comparing notes!!

Anna ... at least you've got others in the car so you can always say it's MJ's :D:D and collect at the crop the following Tuesday.

[Rain]

I spoke to a friend who works for BA from T5 - she has said its ok now and she hasn't lost her bags yet! BUT - she wouldn't advise packing anything too valuable in your case as its fate that you will lose your case. If there are other options then she would advise touse them. ( she is a scrapper so know how precious our kits etc are!)

Hope this is helpful to those using T5.

[isithebe]

I am flying to SAG by KLM on the Thursday, orginally at 10.20. On Wednesday I got a call from KLM to say my flight had been cancelled:(, but they could transfer me to a earlier flight - I am now on the 8.10 flight (need to be at airport for 6 in the morning:wacko:). And they would send me a knew e-ticket. As I hadn't recieved it, I went on their web-site to find out my flight no. The flight that I booked and paid for on 11 February cost me £106, the new flight if I was to book it today would cost £368:ph34r:

[CarolynUK]

Similar story for me Nina

I paid £84 in Feb for my BA Euro traveller flights...... today the exact same flight will cost - £414:o

ETA the smae flights would be cheaper in Club Europe - £278! :o:o:o

[Smelly]

Dawn, how soon do you get your tickets for Aberdeen and KLM. I am not sure as never flown from Aberdeen as we always fly from Manchester for our summer holidays. Way cheaper even with driving the 400 miles to the airport, lol

[isithebe]

Carolyn, it is because I am on the earlier flight that it is so expensive. If I had taken the later flight at 11.30am it was only £116. So not much more than I paid

[maggiemae]

Sarah I fly KLM from Glasgow - if you booked online then you just need to print out your e-ticket.
You can also check-in online 36 hours before you go.
For the return flight make sure you leave your details with your OH and get him to check you in for the return flight.

[DawnS]

Hi Sarah have you managed to find your e ticket in your emails?
Check in the morning before to choose your seat, then you & your mum can get sitting next to each other.
So you need your e ticket & print your boarding pass when you choose your seats.
Then you only need to be there an hour before hand. A lot less stress.

[DawnS]

OOOh sneaks peaks of Karen Burnistons classes are now on her blog.
http://karenburniston.typepad.com/

Iam so excited, can't wait to do her classes.

[Smelly]

Thanks Maggie and Dawn. I havent looked at any of the KLM stuff since booking the flight. I will investigare on Friday after the exams and then i will be in full SAG mode

[Smelly]

They look good Dawn, cant wait to see yours in real life

[crafty pants]

OOOh sneaks peaks of Karen Burnistons classes are now on her blog.
http://karenburniston.typepad.com/

Iam so excited, can't wait to do her classes.

I checked it out Dawn, she has also give a list of the photos we need to bring. She thinks that Holland is getting the green version and stratford the pink version. As the photo sizes depend on the LO we are doing I hope it will be confirmed whether it is green we are doing IYSWIM.

[CarolynUK]

I wouldn't worry too much about the photos Sharon - she says the only ones you really need are the 2 4x10 landscape one for the arches, and even then they can be added later!

I'm doing my usual not taking any with me!

[crafty pants]

I suppose I can just take two travel based ones and two friendship based ones.
I really hope it is the green one for Holland though as I'd much rather make a travel based one.

[Princessfiona]

Sharon - she also says either could be a friendship OR travel one.

[chocolate_ee]

Love the mechanics of the LO but not mad about the colours in the papers - must admit 2 Scoops wasn't my favorite but I'll still enjoy the class and apply it to my own papers after I get home !

[DawnS]

Must agree with you Claire, not keen on that range either, too pale.
But the class will be fabulous.

Is Annette West not thinking of signing up Sharon & Fiona?

[crafty pants]

No Dawn I tried to tempt her yesterday but she is waiting for news about moving to Saudi or Oz and doesn't want to be way incase the news comes in. She would possibly have to up and off within days of hearing.

Aye Fiona I saw that on her blog, however I don't want to do a pink travel one............my holidays snaps of the boys would go down a treat on pink wouldn't they!!! If it is pink, then I can always scrap the actual SAGA weekend but would have to add the photos later.

I am not too struck on either of the papers tbh but I want to learn the technique.

[crafty pants]

gosh I sound like a right moaning minnie!!!! oh well you know the saying you can't please everyone!!!

I still plan on having a fantastic time and I am sure I will learn loads and loads from all the classes I go to. Not to mention meet new people and make new friends.

[CarolynUK]

That's the thing with Karen's classes - the techniques are usable on everything else you do!

[MJ]

gosh I sound like a right moaning minnie!!!! oh well you know the saying you can't please everyone!!!

I still plan on having a fantastic time and I am sure I will learn loads and loads from all the classes I go to. Not to mention meet new people and make new friends.

I know what you mean, I have boys, and whilst I love looking at the gorgeous pink papers and really girly stuff, I don't tend to use it, so struggle if a class is all pink:rolleyes:

[chocolate_ee]

I'm thinking of trading my 2 boys in for a couple of girls so that they'll fit the papers better ! Only joking boys !!