I am on my way to CKC-Portland... my first time in the great state of Oregon! I am pretty darned excited, and even got out real clothes for the event (but I did not shave my legs... let's not get too rowdy here, folks).
My bags are packed with lots of chocolate and ProMax bars.
I hear that the weather is 
but I am expecting 
No matter. I will be indoors most of the time anyway.
However, I am making time to do something fun OUTSIDE the convention center... dinner on Saturday with Sister Diane! No, she's not MY sister. That's her "official" name for the Portland Church of Craft. Diane also hosts the first crafting podcast I ever listened to... Craftypod, the podcast that's all about making stuff. She does one mean interview (in the "mean" meaning "good" sense).
In the almost three years Sister Diane has been podcasting, she's covered everything from gingerbread houses to making your own clay from dryer lint (NOT a good idea). She's had interviews with crafty luminaries, and she's got a terrific laugh. I am thrilled to be able to meet her in person! If you haven't taken a listen yet, do so -- or check out the website.
Off to straighten my hair, return the library books, drop off the Little League team jerseys to have names put on the back, finish a class sample, and breathe -- all before 2:30 today. :)
have a great trip! Soak up some scrappy goodness to pass along :)
Posted by: sue Treiber | February 28, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Very cool! I have downloaded her podcasts but haven't listened to any of them yet. I've been listening to Crafty Chica, who also highly recommends Craftypod.
Have a good trip!
Posted by: Kylie | February 28, 2008 at 01:43 PM
AWW man! i'm a original OR girl- i miss it!We are actually moving to PDX or Seattle soon- can't wait! I am so jealous that you are going CKC in PDX! lol I had planned on going to the one in Tulsa in Aug. but with all my moving drama (see my blog), and since registration is in may i dont think i'll be able to go now. :( I am soooo bummed! I guess I will have to wait until Nov and try to go in Seattle. Have a FABULOUS time!!
Posted by: lacey | February 28, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I know you're going to have a fabulous time. If the sun is shining, it's one of the most fabulous cities to run around in. In fact, I think the entire downtown area has WiFi.
Be safe, have fun, and keep dry. ;-)
Posted by: ~Kristie | February 28, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Hi, Lain:
Just saying hi. I dropped by and I hae to say you have some really cool stuff up here. I don't scrapbook, but I do knit and sew and there are some things I'd love to do if I had the space in my house.
Have fun in Portland (where it probably will rain) and visit my blog, too.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Voedisch | February 28, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Welcome! It is gorgeous here right this minute, but I won't vouch for tomorrow or any day next week. We've had more than a week of sun and that means we're gonna pay for it later. . . *grin*
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Amanda | February 28, 2008 at 07:54 PM
have a safe trip Lain! can't wait to hear all about it when you get back =)
Posted by: melita | February 28, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Hope you're having an awesome trip Lain! I hadn't heard of CraftyPod but will go check it out immediately. If you love it, it must be good :)
I hope you found the time to breathe.
Posted by: Nicole (canadacole) | February 29, 2008 at 09:56 AM