houston quilt show in nov 2010

[Terry K.]

Bridget, you are just too funny. . .loved the part about the calories! I too won't be physicall going; but, virtually, I'll be there.

[Wanda M.]

WOW! I'm behind again! I've been so busy that I haven't been checking the forum. I've got to get my list started. Since my kids are grown this is my favorite list to make all year...the "who is coming to Houston when and where list"! (no more huge birthday and Christmas list!) :lol:

So far I haven't found a restaurant down town that would have a private or more secluded area for us to dine. I think everyone enjoyed the restaurant last year except for all the noise. Let me know if you have a differing opinion or would like to try some place new.

Dawn, I didn't get your email, but I will include you.

Now where did I put that pen and paper...

[Wanda M.]

Oh boy, am I ever excited about Houston...I absolutely cannot wait to see old friends again, and to meet so many new people, and to buy thread. :lol: Kelly, I didn't know you were coming. I'm so glad! :P I'm staying a little extra time this year. I love hanging out, drinking coffee on the second floor in the early mornings and talking to whoever. What a great week it will be!

Screen Name: dlquilter
Dana flying from Olive Branch MS/USA
Traveling Alone
In Houston from Sunday 10-31 till Monday 11-8
Classes:
Monday Night - Philippa Naylor
Thursday Night - One for dinner
Saturday Night - Ricky's Concert

[Wanda M.]

Maureen from Scotland, I will include you and your friend, also. I'll send an email to those on my dinner list before Houston, just to make sure that I have everyone on the list. Then I will post here and on the blogs that I have sent those emails.

Robin-thanks a bunch for making the list I love having where everyone is from on my list!

WandaM
Wanda Myers
Traveling by car (just a couple of hours) alone
In Houston Sun-Oct 31 to Sun-Nov 7
Mon 9-12 Karen K Buckley, 6-9 David Taylor
Tue 2-5 Philippa Naylor, Winner's Circle
Wed 9-5 D Taylor
Thur 2 lectures, one for dinner :lol:
Fri 2-5 K Buckley-teacher's pet
Sat 9-5 P Naylor-teacher's pet, Ricky's Concert
Sun 9-12 Karen Stone-teacher's pet

BTW...I love to set on the second floor in the mornings before classes and the show starts! Please don't forget the 1 pm "meet and greets" at the TQS booth!

Can't wait to see all the "new" faces this year!!

[Margo C.]

Oh, I'm sorry, Bridget. I really didn't mean to laugh..

[Margo C.]

Bridget, I will dedicate every sweet thing I eat in Houston to you!

screen name: maggieszafranski (yeah, I know, pretty unoriginal!)
Name: Maggie Szafranski (Maggie in E. Central Illinois)
Traveling with my awesome friend Bev!
Flying into Houston on Nov 2 and leaving on my birthday Nov 7
Classes: Wed: Painting with Fabrics and Thread - Montano
Thur: Applipiecing curves - Fast-Easy - Fallert
Fri: Classic Mariner's Compass - Hall
Sat: Ricky's concert and Gala on the Green
Two for dinner on Thursday evening

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

[Mary H.]

Screen name: gran5
Name: Mary Holman
Flying alone from Vicksburg, MS
Arriving Wednesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning
Staying at Club Quarters
Classes: Thursday - Ricky's Best Kept Secrets
Saturday - Ricky's concert
One for dinner Thursday

[Margo C.]

Good for you, Mary! Even if you've already attended to a RT Super Seminar, you will get a huge bang for your buck attending the "Ricky's Best Kept Secrets" event. And his concerts never fail to entertain!

[Annis C.]

Don't feel bad, Bridget. We have to raise our children first, and before we know it the grandchildren start multiplying! Last year was my first year to attend and I only live about 4 hours away and my children have been raised for more than a dozen years. The new time made a difference with my decision to go but I believe I would have gone anyway. It didn't help that a grandson decided that was a good week to be born 6 years ago and another one is due the week before this year, and it's also the opening of deer season, and Halloween often falls in there somewhere. I'm not a trick or treating person but my grandchildren like to visit in their costumes. Planning ahead of time is also hard for me to do, but maybe next year it will work out to stay a little longer.

Screen name: ajclapp
Name: Annis Clapp
Wednesday: Arriving at Crowne Plaza on Dan Dipert bus from Arlington TX, dinner at Olive Garden, Preview Night
Thursday: All day at show
Classes: Not enough time for those, maybe next year
Leaving after show closes at 7:00 PM

[Mary H.]

Margo - I've never been to a super seminar, but have seen Ricky in concert several times (including last year in Houston). Also attended Martha Pullen Quilt Academy in Huntsville about 10 years ago and saw Ricky, Alex and Libby - kind of a mini seminar. I'm looking forward to his class.

[Robin G.]

Wow! this is great! Wanda, I'll combine all the lists I've received so far and send you a first pass later today (without photos and fancy formatting) so you can get a count for the restaurant. This is my first time, so I can't give you any advice about the restaurant.
Dana, I'll be staying until Monday morning, too. The tour I'm coming with is taking everyone to the airport around noon on Sunday, but I want to stay until the end, so I'll have to find a hotel to stay in Sunday night.

[Barbara B.]

Screen name: bbquiltmaker
Name: Barbara Black
Flying alone from Huntsville, AL
Arriving Wednesday October 27 and leaving 2.5 weeks later after the San Antonio tour Wed November 10.
Staying at the Hilton
Classes: Wednesday afternoon Frieda Anderson Machine Quilting
Unable to make dinner Thursday--I'm working the Quiltapalooza event. Also working Ricky's concert Saturday and the Gala on the Green so I can keep all you wild folks in line! That's where I'll see most of you.

[Pat L.]

Wow, miss a few days and there's plenty happening. Thank you to Margo, Wanda, Robin, Sherry, and everyone who is helping with this list.
Screen name: SoBeIt
Pat Ledda
Flying in alone from Baltimore, MD on Wed afternoon, leaving Sun. Staying at the Hyatt
Wed: Preview nite
Thurs and Fri: all day classes
Sat: lunch lecture, Ricky's concert, Gala

One for dinner on Thursday
See you all soon, Pat

[Pat L.]

Screen name: BrinkOfNorway
Name: Hanne-Grete Brink
Flying in alone from Narvik, Norway. Arriving Houston on 1st of Nov, heading back over the ocean on Mon 8th of Nov.
Staying at: Club Quarters
Applied for several classes but have no confirmation yet.

One for dinner on Thursday

[Kelly K.]

Kelly Kreft
screen name Koala58
I live in Southeast Colorado
Flying in Wed Nov 3 and will attend the preview night
Thursday - Simple Shapes - Fasset - looks like I will miss the 1:00 meet and greet this day
Thursday - Mixed Media Mescellany
Thursday - 2 for dinner, me and Monica
Friday - Ricky's Best Kept Secrets
Saturday - Saturday Sampler
Saturday - Evening of Inspiration - Ricky
I'm not sure where we will be staying for a couple of nights, but Monica lives in Houston so I believe Saturday and Sunday will be at her home, I fly back early Monday morning.

Dana, I'm so looking forward to seeing you again and getting a chance to visit a bit. (We met at TQS taping a couple of years ago) Robin, I'm going to change my profile picture to one more recent. Thank you all for your hard work in putting this together!! As for dinner, never been to Houston so I have no idea. Just let me know where and we will be there with bells on.