Re: Coming to the Gathering!

[Guest guest]

that's ok. on my first gathering I ended up hosting the yankee swap and I have

never even heard of one let alone participated in one.

Here is how it goes, just show up, best to get their early (i think signing in

starts at 9:30ish) wish doesn't entail much, ya put your name on a nametag,

uually pick up a folder with info in it, say hi to people, set up a chair to sit

in(or steal someone elses :-) I usually bring extra as do others)then ya just go

with the flow.

1)the garage sale, people lay out stuff they want to get rid of. probably best

to put your name on it someplace so people know who to pay as most likley you

will be roaming around checking out other peoples stuff. nothing too fancy, just

grab a spot on the floor if ya want, but you can usually find great stuff at

good prices. You WILL want to bring cash along for that. usually you will find

containers,herbs, soap molds, Fragrances, herbal infusions, Cheryl usually has

deer tallow and other goodies.

2)Lunch- there is a signup for lunch items. bob i think is in charge of that.

Basically people sign up to bring something either a dish or if traveling a

great deal, beverages or paper items(cups, plates, knives, forks) sometimes we

also have breakfast treats too or people break into the desserts for bfast.

3)yankee swap- to be in it all you have to do is show up with a plain brown box

with goodies inside. I think it is a $10 and over value box, I could be wrong on

that. but no pre signup is needed. just be sure it is in a box and you don't

tell anyone what is inside.

there is also a product swap which i think is now closed. Sometimes people drop

out though, check with Cheryl on that.

Did we get them all for you?? don't worry about the questions that is what we

are here for. if you have more just feel free to ask.

oh there is also a friday night dinner for anyone in the area. not sure who is

in charge of that. I think it is at a place called Dominicks if the information

is correct. I don't know anything more about it. Sorry. but again it is nothing

formal. all of our events are fun and fancy free. for that we usually tell the

person in charge we plan on going so they can arrange reservations and we pay by

seperate checks, hang out, enjoy good food, company and a good evening.

>

> Hi to all the members!

>

> I am very excited to be coming to this year's gathering. This will be my first

one.

> So, I don't know much about what you do during the day meaning:

> -what is the garage sale? Do we sell to each other anything? Supplies?

> -do we bring our own lunch or participate and bring things for other people?

> -does everyone participate to the yankee swap or do I need to sign in?

> I am sorry for all the questions. I trying to go several posts back and can't

find all the info that I need.

>

> Thanks!

> Steph

> SkinCaring Soaps

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks a lot for the info! It was very helpful!

Now, I have a lot to be ready for! And it will be fun!

Steph

SkinCaring Soaps

>

> that's ok. on my first gathering I ended up hosting the yankee swap and I have

never even heard of one let alone participated in one.

>

> Here is how it goes, just show up, best to get their early (i think signing in

starts at 9:30ish) wish doesn't entail much, ya put your name on a nametag,

uually pick up a folder with info in it, say hi to people, set up a chair to sit

in(or steal someone elses :-) I usually bring extra as do others)then ya just go

with the flow.

>

> 1)the garage sale, people lay out stuff they want to get rid of. probably best

to put your name on it someplace so people know who to pay as most likley you

will be roaming around checking out other peoples stuff. nothing too fancy, just

grab a spot on the floor if ya want, but you can usually find great stuff at

good prices. You WILL want to bring cash along for that. usually you will find

containers,herbs, soap molds, Fragrances, herbal infusions, Cheryl usually has

deer tallow and other goodies.

>

> 2)Lunch- there is a signup for lunch items. bob i think is in charge of that.

Basically people sign up to bring something either a dish or if traveling a

great deal, beverages or paper items(cups, plates, knives, forks) sometimes we

also have breakfast treats too or people break into the desserts for bfast.

>

> 3)yankee swap- to be in it all you have to do is show up with a plain brown

box with goodies inside. I think it is a $10 and over value box, I could be

wrong on that. but no pre signup is needed. just be sure it is in a box and you

don't tell anyone what is inside.

>

> there is also a product swap which i think is now closed. Sometimes people

drop out though, check with Cheryl on that.

>

> Did we get them all for you?? don't worry about the questions that is what we

are here for. if you have more just feel free to ask.

>

> oh there is also a friday night dinner for anyone in the area. not sure who is

in charge of that. I think it is at a place called Dominicks if the information

is correct. I don't know anything more about it. Sorry. but again it is nothing

formal. all of our events are fun and fancy free. for that we usually tell the

person in charge we plan on going so they can arrange reservations and we pay by

seperate checks, hang out, enjoy good food, company and a good evening.

>

[Guest guest]

We can't wait to have you, !

I see that Chrissy has given you a good description so I'll just add my 2

cents worth.

On Friday afternoon, anyone who is willing and available can come to Amy

Emm's to help split oils (you'll see the announcement later). Later that

night, anyone who wants to will meet for dinner (location tbd), but at

around 7pm. Spouses/SO's are welcome.

Registration starts at 9:30. After you register, you can sell/buy in the

garage sales and from any vendors who come. I know The Lye Guy is coming.

You may bring anything you'd like to sell that pertains to soap/candles.

We'll have coffee and light breakfast treats, but you may want to eat

before you arrive.

We begin at 10am with an introduction and our first demo (1 is whipped body

butter; the 2nd is an experts panel where you can ask questions). After

that, we have lunch. Everybody brings a dish to pass. We have had AMAZING

lunches!

After lunch, we'll have our 2nd session. Interspersed throughout the day

will be: getting product swap bags, the Yankee Swap, and doorprizes.

Sign up for the gathering here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AssGxkRMh7TvdHh6VzdEMGgxcW9GbGlFN2t\

XQWNBX1E

Look in the poll section of the group to read details of the swaps. Scroll

down to the bottom of this post and click on " visit your group, " and then

click on " polls " on the left hand side. If you have questions, email

Cheryl: fruitic@....

Sign up for lunch here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AssGxkRMh7TvdGk0WFNWOU1Zb1l2SHdzWGw\

0aWVzSXc#gid=0

Sign up to volunteer here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AssGxkRMh7TvdEpCdEU1X1djVC03VjdVanF\

QTjBJS1E#gid=0

I will be making up a " to bring " list and sending it out to each one signed

up and you'll receive a program when you get there.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you might have.

Beth Byrne

http://www.SoapAndGarden.com

Garden goodness in every bar!

www/SoapandGarden.blogspot.com

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On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 9:38 PM, B <stbismuth9@...> wrote:

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>

> Hi to all the members!

>

> I am very excited to be coming to this year's gathering. This will be my

> first one.

> So, I don't know much about what you do during the day meaning:

> -what is the garage sale? Do we sell to each other anything? Supplies?

> -do we bring our own lunch or participate and bring things for other

> people?

> -does everyone participate to the yankee swap or do I need to sign in?

> I am sorry for all the questions. I trying to go several posts back and

> can't find all the info that I need.

>

> Thanks!

> Steph

> SkinCaring Soaps

>

>

>