Sign ups for the retreat are full!! There will be a wait list in case anyone who has already officially signed can't attend.
Our COF 2009 Retreat has been confirmed!

Here we go girls!!

We will be staying at the Highlander Inn in Manchester, NH. Are you ready to get excited!!!! Here we go – a year away but before you know it April 23, 24, 25, & 26th 2009 will be here! (Please note - the 23rd will be the early arrivals - actual Retreat will start the 24th)

Highlander Inn

For now, you can take a peek at the hotel but I ask that you do not book your hotel reservations. As soon as I hear from the Manager of the hotel that everything is set up and we have a Group # to use, I will let you know. A group rate of $109.00 + tax is being extended to our group for the period April 23-26th, 2009. If you plan on coming in a couple days early or staying a bit longer for vacation, this rate will be extended.

The Highlander is the perfect place for our Retreat. There’s plenty of place to take a nice walk, a workout room (for those of you that feel that you just HAVE to exercise LOL!), a Post Office about ½ mile down the street and the Mall of NH is about a mile away surrounded by a ton of stores and restaurants - A.C. Moore and Michaels to name a few. The Highlander is located on 33 acres of land, about a 12 minute ride to the airport and is somewhat tucked away in the woods. Just the perfect place for a bunch of rowdy chicks!

Since there are two areas to the hotel, you will have your choice of which building you would prefer. The main portion of the hotel is rather new. A string of rooms will be reserved for us – here is where you might want to stay if you want some peace and quiet or you plan on bringing your hubby. The rooms will accommodate 1-4 depending on the size. Up the hill (a very short walk) is a separate building called the Caldwell House. The rooms here are small and come with a queen bed allowing only 2 people to a room - NO cots are allowed. This building will be blocked off for us – there are only 20 rooms that will accommodate 2 and 2 rooms available for a single. This area is the older section of the hotel and is actually set up like a B&B – dorm style. I imagine the rowdy women will stay here and not much sleep will take place. Right next to this building is another building which is the conference center. By paying overtime for a security guard we will be able to use this room to sew into the wee hours of the morning (oh, I can see Jayardi sitting there alllll night LOL!)

I hope you all will understand and appreciate the guidelines that need to be made. These are being made to be fair to all concerned.

1. The maximum number of people allowed to sign up will be 60
2. Only current Board members will be allowed to sign up (for now)
3. A deposit of $150 will be needed to confirm your attendance
4. A "Wait List" will be made on a first come first serve basis should there be anyone who decides they cannot attend

At this time I would like to start taking sign ups. Your name will only be added to the list when I receive a PM from you. I will need your Board Name, Real Name, Address, email address and telephone number. I’m sure there are going to be a million questions and they will all eventually get answered – remember we have a year to go so please be patient.

One thing I would like to mention... If you are capable of sending in your deposit of $150 to secure your place at the Retreat any time soon, it would be appreciated as there will be plenty of expenses coming up that will need to be taken care of. You deposit will be put in a separate bank account explicitly marked for the COF Retreat. (deposit will cover such things as, hotel deposit, Challenge FQ, Food, COF T-shirt, bus trip and other expenses)

Attendees:

1. NickiLee
2. Mrs. C
3. QuiltingNewbie
4. OwenJulesMommy
5. Auntie Reba
6. Ely
7. Tisme
8. Joy110
9. Jayardi
10. Brinnsmom
11. Charmingsister
12. IowaLisa
13. terrimae
14. Neicy
15. MelindaMG
16. Shawana
17. Daisy the Chocolate Mouse
18. Shey
19. Dixieldy
20. Lisa-Tx
21. Chris915
22. Pegsami
23. Huntres
24. Carmellady
25. DecPainter
26. TXWildflower
27. IThinkSew
28. Irish62
29. NicuNurse
30. McPatches
31. FishingWidow
32. Chanlady
33. NTQuilter
34. LovetoQuilt
35. Musiclady
36. Quiltbea
37. bjeannes
38. emb115724
39. Quiltsewpieceful
40. Headielamar
41. KMouse
42. Royalbloomer
43. Jensuz
44. Quiltaholic
45. PineCone476
46. Angelinamor
47. MuggoMuggo
48. Quiltendeb
49. SassyNeedlePusher
50. GrannyKay
51. Aunt Jo
52. trble2'smom
53. LisaP8
54. GAQuilter
55. Bluesnail
56. MyJack
57. Needlecrazy
58. Quiltnanny
59. Midnight46
60. ShawKL

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Nickilee,

Hoo ya !!! I'm firing off a check tomorrow chick.

Great job committee!

Nicki, Please Add My Name to the list, I will send you a pm.

Tami

Pick me pick me!!! Please add me to the list. No waiting til the last minute this year, my baby won't be a baby anymore so won't have to worry about that!!

••• Nicki, if I am the only one going to be sewing in the wee hours, let's not waste our money on the security guard. On the other hand, if more will be joining me, then how is that?

Everything looks and sounds wonderful. We certainly have another great committee. Thank you ladies!

WOW WEE! I just got a flood of emails.

FYI - I am posting your name to the above list as I receive your PM's - be sure to PM me if you want to be added! Thanks!

Oh... thought I would share something with you.... I worked in an office for over 30 years... over that time I earned a nickname - it was "BBB" by the time this Retreat gets rolling I think ya'll will come to find out why I earned that name/reputation LOL!

Sent ya a PM Nickie. Add me to the list as I'm sure not going to miss this retreat this year. Can't wait to see NH and Mass.

You all are doing a great job!

Yippee! Sending a PM to you and looking forward to all of the fun next year. We can have a cake to celebrate my birthday while we are there!

I have sent you a PM and my check will be in the mail tomorrow--sounds good---can hardly wait--Pegsami

My PM has been sent to you Nicki. Woo Ha!!!

Susan

girl!!! HOW COULD YOU NOT HAVE MY NAME DOWN!!! I'M YOUR ROOMMATE!!! xoxo

Nicki I'm in!! Sending you a pm!! I can't wait-I'm ready now!!!!

Pam

Sign me up, too! Looks like I'll need 2 weeks vacation for this one - too close to family not to visit for a while! (Plus a week to recouperate after the retreat )

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Nicki,
I want to go I sent you a pm I hope it's in time. I will send a check as soon as I know I made it on the list. Rae

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I want to be on the list! Will send you a PM.

Mary

Sounds absolutly awesome Nicki & crew!!! My check will go out today!

Please add me to the list. I will pm you for more info.

Well I guess since I'm on the list I'll send a check in!

I'm so excited!!! I had such a fun time meeting LisaP8, lovetoquilt & AuntJo at Ricky Tims this past weekend - I can't wait to make 59 more friends!!

Please add me to the list - am sending a PM right now.

thanks
Musiclady

Just sent you a PM.

Musiclady

More than half way there already! I know that many will be driving, but I'll have to fly. Hope that airfare isn't too out of control by then .

Hi Nicki:

I wanna play at the COF Retreat next year!!! I PM'd you!!!!

Dec

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PM is on its way to you My piggy bank is already getting rather plump

Nicki, YOU ROCK Girlfriend! Can't wait to get the party started~ we're going to have a blast!

Hugs,
Lin

I just sent off my pm, I can't wait for April to get here. Nicki, I will be sending you a couple of swaps soon, so I will include my deposit than.

Thanks for organizing this gals!!