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Are you ready for our ANNUAL WINTER RETREAT!!

This Event has doubled since last year...and we LOVE IT!!  For those of you that are coming...here is your reminder email!!  

We have so many NEW CROPPERS this year, that is was easier to send out one big email to everyone so we didn't miss anyone!!  Please touch base with your cropping buddies to make sure that they got this!

*If you have not yet made your final retreat payment, we ask that you do so by Friday, Jan. 6th at 6:00pm to make the check in process that much easier.  

* With this retreat being over the MLK holiday weekend, we were asked if croppers could stay that extra Sunday/Monday and crop till noon.  We did get enough of you wanting to do it- so if you want to stay or are already signed up to stay for the extra time on Sunday/Monday, there will be additional $20 fee to use the space. Please make sure that this fee is also paid by Friday, Jan. 6th at 6:00pm
 
HELLO CROPPERS!!!
We are so excited that the retreat is almost here and we know that you are too!!!

Here are just a few things to remember to bring…

- Layers- some are hot when others are cold….I have seen many of the girls pack a little blanket to put across their legs!  SUPER SMART!
- An extension cord and painters tape (the blue kind-not duct tape) if you need to plug anything in. (please label your extension cord!) Remember we are in a big conference room so there are only a few located along the walls and we will have to share!  If you have an extra surge protector....bring that too!
- Your own MP3 and head phones if you want to really enjoy the music selection.  REMEMBER THOUGH- PLEASE do not play your music loud in your area....it tends to disturb other groups, plus we will have music going as well.
- Your own comfy chair if you can fit it in your car! Or at least a seat cushion! 
- A desk light or Ott light for better lighting.
- Baby Wipes
- Cup with a Lid
- Trash Bag for your Spot
- Bring something to put your completed pages in
- Also:  We will not be providing breakfast on Saturday, BUT the hotel will be offering a Continental breakfast.  There is also a Subway and Frosty's also offers a breakfast menu which are both nearby!!  We have also added a breakfast snack option too!!

EXTRAS:
As always we will be doing extra tickets for those that bring drinks and/or snacks to share. For drinks or a snack you will get an extra ticket for prizes! (2 tickets)  Bring BOTH and get 4 tickets!!!  

First Names A-G= Something Sweet
                   H-L= Something Savory/ Salty
                   M-R= Something breakfast(ish) as we are not providing breakfast on                                       Saturday morning
                   S-Z = Something Healthy(ish)
***Now, this is just to help those that need a suggestion as to what to bring.  We won't kick you out if your bring something that was not your "assigned" item!!  Lol!!!  



Times: (all times listed are Eastern) Santa Claus is on Central time though
Friday, January 13th-  3:00pm  Crop room opens!  
We suggest you check in to your room first, and they usually let you in them a little early, then head down to see us in the Celebration Room!!

                          6:30pm Dinner from Frosty's Pizza
                          3:00am Crop room is closed

Saturday, January 14th-  8:00am Crop room opens
                             12:30pm Lunch at Saint Nick's Restaurant 
                              - Soup and Salad                        

                             6:30pm Dinner from The Millhouse
                              - Chicken Tenders, Rosemary Glazed Potatoes, Blackened                                             Cheesy Cauliflower, and Salad.
                             3:00am  Crop room is closed

Sunday, April 10-  8:00am Crop room opens
                              8:00am Breakfast Buffet Provided in St. Nicks Restaurant.

                              2:00pm  Crop  room closes

                             -Unless you are staying the extra Sunday/Monday to crop, if you                                are then keep cropping until ??? that evening, and you must be out                            of the room on Monday at Noon.

YEAH! I hope you are getting all packed up and ready to go!! Some little tips for those that have not been to a crop like this before...Try to pre-kit some of the items that you want to work on. (Match your pictures to the paper you want to use...along with any embellishments you bought to match that paper. Kit all this up in a bag, accordion file folder, pizza box...whatever works for you!) This will help you to be more productive. Bring any class kits that you have not done yet. These are great for the wee hours of the night when you are brain dead!! I like to bring post-it notes to make notes on pages that I want to add stuff to when I get home (because I ALWAYS forget something!!) Bring your camera! You might see some great pages that you want to scraplift later!!!  OR take some pictures with your scrap buddies!! 

FAQ-  
  • Will you set up a store- YES!!  BUT, if you know you want us to bring something specific or an specific theme (like baseball or birthday) please let us know and we will pack extra of that for you to check out!
  • Will you be teaching classes?  YES!  We have a few classes planned, but we have also been working on a few extra page kits to bring as well!
  • Will there be a coupon for us to use?  YES- we will once again have a 15% of coupon for you to use at the Jasper store.  Coupon is not valid at the retreat.  IF you plan to stop and shop at the store before you come to the retreat, just let Sarah, Donna or Janice know and they will get you that discount!!  They will have a list of who's at the retreat!
  • Does the room get locked at night?- It sure does, plus Melanie and/or Hannah will stay in the room until 3am when it gets locked up.  
  • Can we pack our own "cooler?"  Yes you can!!  As long as you don't get too crazy and fall out of your chair or something like that!!  lol-wink, wink!
  • Is there are refrigerator in the room?  No, but there is one at the front desk that they have nicely let us use in the past!
See you soon!!!
Hannah & Melanie
You Cropping Hostesses with the Mostestes!
 
The Doodlebug Inc.
The Doodlebug Inc.
671 3rd. Ave.
Suite C
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-4949
Store Hours
Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm
Tues-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat. : 10:00am-3:00pm
Sun. : CLOSED