Thursday, 13 April 2023

SS2023 prep & day 1.......

With Sylvia having a rest day Gail and I headed off with a load of gear for Scrub Stitchin'.........
Great to have all the tables and the room layout set up once we found all the tables....... Thanks heaps for your help Gail.......
We did a little sight seeing on the way home.........
Once home we had some extras arrive and enjoyed a few drinks.........
It's been a few pretty cold days for this time of the year so nice to enjoy the late sun on a milder day.......
A visit to the Chookshed to find some more bits of sewing to pack.........
Finally the day for Scrub Stitchin' 2023 arrived.........
Finally  set up....... Goody bags out.......
"The Crafters Cottage" all set up..... Thanks heaps to Deb for dropping some of her shop out to us......
OMG it was dangerous and it's only day 1.........
We turned on a pretty sunset just no kangaroos grazing for the girls to see......
Finally time for dinner and we took over the pub..... We were going to be out the back in the beer garden but it was a bit fresh so Sue set extra tables in the bar for us.........
The only thing the boys are allowed too..........dinner at the pub.......
Then it was back to the cabins and bed for some and late night sewing for others........
Ok now to enjoy day two......... Might achieve a bit more sewing?
Catch you later......
Chookyblue.......

20 comments:

Susan Smith said...

Oh....wow! Looks like fun & I recognised three faces in one of the photos, notably...... Judy, Raelene & Pat. Saying hi to you all, have fun & hugs from a wet & gloomy Gippsland.

Gretchen Weaver said...

Have a wonderful time! Happy stitching!

cityquilter grace said...

right there with ya in spirit! looks like an uber grand time!

Christine B said...

Looks like such a lot of fun! Enjoy yourselves! Christine xx

Denice Barker said...

I recognize so many faces! Can't believe they are there with you. Have fun and Tell everyone I said hi!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

What a fabulous space for a retreat! You all look like you are having so much fun!

Maria said...

Enjoyed seeing you all have a great time together ….
Hi to all.

Janet O. said...

So much fun to chat with everyone. Love seeing all those happy, smiling faces.
Too bad no kangaroos came out for a photo shoot.
Enjoy another day! Maybe even do some sewing. ;)

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

How fabulous! All those smiling faces. It's so great to see everyone having a fab time.

Sandi said...

Have fun girls. Lots of familiar smiling faces there - good to see. Enjoy.xxx

Lin said...

Lovely to see so many faces I recognise and having a great time. xx

Rose Marie said...

Looks like you are all in for a great retreat ..... have a blast!! So used to seeing some of those faces on zoom. Hello to all!

Janice said...

It was such a fun start. You did a great job setting up the space.

Jenny said...

What a wonderful weekend! Meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. I love being with this very diverse group of inspiring wonderful women exploring quilting and creativity. The learning and the laughs. Thank you Chooky for organising this fantastic weekend.

ButterZ said...

You did a great job getting us altogether and setting up the room. We had a fabulous time.

jude's page said...

The room setup was amazing, well done to you Chooky for all your hard work of organising us all. xxx

loulee said...

It was a great start to a wonderful weekend.

Susan said...

I hope it was helpful to have the helpers for the set up - we certainly appreciate all the effort you go to.

dq said...

Beautiul scenery - beautiful people!

kiwikid said...

So many great photos Chooky, the room looked wonderful.