Official Convention Attendees thread!

[KISSaholic4life]

A thread for all convention attendees to check-in, post updates, post pics or whatever.





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[SweepsAng]

Is there an official hashtag for the convention?

[kbsocial]

Is there an official hashtag for the convention?

Great minds! I am not aware of one but driving up here today thought we needed one!

I am headin to register!! :smile9:

[ariyana9501]

Great minds! I am not aware of one but driving up here today thought we needed one!

I am headin to register!! :smile9:

Registration was canceled tonight....looks like it's open from 8-12 tomorrow morning, instead! :(

[kbsocial]

Registration was canceled tonight....looks like it's open from 8-12 tomorrow morning, instead! :(

Actually 12-5 is registration - no one will be there before 12. A bunch of us that were there tonight got all the registration packets finished, the AWESOME Vera Bradley bags that everyone will get all ready, tshirts, etc - dealt with a drunk guy in the bar now having some dinner!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

[bakedalaska]

kiss and I made it to Oranjkaat's near Milwaukee tonite! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

[ariyana9501]

Actually 12-5 is registration - no one will be there before 12. A bunch of us that were there tonight got all the registration packets finished, the AWESOME Vera Bradley bags that everyone will get all ready, tshirts, etc - dealt with a drunk guy in the bar now having some dinner!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Boo! When I went down there at 6, some lady told me that they will do early registration from 8-12.

And that was on my 3rd trip down there! LoL! I'll just wait until around 2. I have to pick up Tara from the airport, then we will be there!

[kbsocial]

Boo! When I went down there at 6, some lady told me that they will do early registration from 8-12.

And that was on my 3rd trip down there! LoL! I'll just wait until around 2. I have to pick up Tara from the airport, then we will be there!

That is probably best - how did I miss you - did you come all the way in? I was down there from umm 5-10pm LOL :goofy2: The pretty Vera bags will make it worth it :smile9:

[ariyana9501]

That is probably best - how did I miss you - did you come all the way in? I was down there from umm 5-10pm LOL :goofy2: The pretty Vera bags will make it worth it :smile9:

LoL! I came in at 2:45, then again at 4, and again at 6......they kept telling us to come back later.

I met a couple people upstairs, Eugene & Cheryl. They were really nice. I sat and talked with them outside Hamilton Hall, and Eugene told me that he had been at a convention before, but this was her first time. He said that he didn't do online sweeps though, only snail mail. :) It was a fun chat!!!!!

[KISSaholic4life]

Me and Baked will be arrivin' sometime around 3 or 4pm tomorrow - save us a seat!



In the meantime here are a few pics from today -



We started our trip this morning at 8am -

http://twitpic.com/5c53vw





A Paul Bunyun in Eau Claire -

http://twitpic.com/5c54ze





Gertie on the Riverwalk in Milwaukee -

http://twitpic.com/5c55nm



Aaaaaaaaaayyyyyy, it's the Bronze Fonz on the Riverwalk -


http://twitpic.com/5c5635









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[ariyana9501]

Is Vera Bradley big where you are from? It's pretty HUGE here......especially since they are local. They have huge outlet type sales at the Coliseum, and people start lining up HOURS ahead of time for it! It's amazing to see!!!

[janna]

That is probably best - how did I miss you - did you come all the way in? I was down there from umm 5-10pm LOL :goofy2: The pretty Vera bags will make it worth it :smile9:


Who's got VERA BAGS?!?! I MUST know. :jump: Leaving in 12 hours!!!!! Any last minute items I should pack?!

[KISSaholic4life]

Who is Vera Bradley and why does everybody want her?













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[ariyana9501]

Who's got VERA BAGS?!?! I MUST know. :jump: Leaving in 12 hours!!!!! Any last minute items I should pack?!

Very Bradley is one of the vendors this year......I think all registrants are getting a bag, although KB knows more than me!!!!!!

[janna]

Very Bradley is one of the vendors this year......I think all registrants are getting a bag, although KB knows more than me!!!!!!

:jump::supstar: YEAH!!!

[kbsocial]

LoL! I came in at 2:45, then again at 4, and again at 6......they kept telling us to come back later.

I met a couple people upstairs, Eugene & Cheryl. They were really nice. I sat and talked with them outside Hamilton Hall, and Eugene told me that he had been at a convention before, but this was her first time. He said that he didn't do online sweeps though, only snail mail. :) It was a fun chat!!!!!

Well that is a bummer I didn't see you at your 6pm run! At that time I was in unboxing all the VB bags, stuffing them with VB mints and getting them ready to go out the door!

Is Vera Bradley big where you are from? It's pretty HUGE here......especially since they are local. They have huge outlet type sales at the Coliseum, and people start lining up HOURS ahead of time for it! It's amazing to see!!!

Yeah I know tons of people who come for that crazy outlet sale - insanity! I love my VB pieces and like the duffle (boys get totes) we get tomorrow!

Who's got VERA BAGS?!?! I MUST know. :jump: Leaving in 12 hours!!!!! Any last minute items I should pack?!

Well you will have one as soon as you register - they are cute:smile9:

Very Bradley is one of the vendors this year......I think all registrants are getting a bag, although KB knows more than me!!!!!!

Not a vendor, but a generous donor that is for sure! 405 duffles/totes donated and a bunch of mints - good deal!

[kbsocial]

Me and Baked will be arrivin' sometime around 3 or 4pm tomorrow - save us a seat!



So I totally thought of you guys - when I was driving through Anderson, IN there was a GINORMOUS Nestle Quick Bunny outside the Nestle factory - wish I could have snatched a pic - Panda and I may have to do that Sunday!!!

[SweepsAng]

I'm not a big VB fan, but this is an awesome get! Can't wait to get mine tomorrow afternoon!

[janna]

Well that is a bummer I didn't see you at your 6pm run! At that time I was in unboxing all the VB bags, stuffing them with VB mints and getting them ready to go out the door!



Yeah I know tons of people who come for that crazy outlet sale - insanity! I love my VB pieces and like the duffle (boys get totes) we get tomorrow!



Well you will have one as soon as you register - they are cute:smile9:



Not a vendor, but a generous donor that is for sure! 405 duffles/totes donated and a bunch of mints - good deal!




I'm totally a ton more excited now!!! I'm not going to be able to freaking SLEEP tonight!!!!! :gvibes:

[KISSaholic4life]

I'm totally a ton more excited now!!! I'm not going to be able to freaking SLEEP tonight!!!!! :gvibes:




That's what it will be like for the whole weekend!










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[sweetwine]

thank you for having this thread to follow your adventures at the Sweepers Convention. I can't go to this one, but I am already planning for the next one in Atlanta, at least that one is close enough to Florida I can drive to it. This is fun!:cheer: :cheer6: Can't wait to see pics!
You guys always have the best pictures and crazy stories. :hello:

[ariyana9501]

Well that is a bummer I didn't see you at your 6pm run! At that time I was in unboxing all the VB bags, stuffing them with VB mints and getting them ready to go out the door!


Not a vendor, but a generous donor that is for sure! 405 duffles/totes donated and a bunch of mints - good deal!

Today for sure! I'll make sure I find you and say hello!!!!!

I thought I saw them on the Vendor list, that's why I said that! But they ARE very generous! They donated items for attendees of the Tincaps game during their first season!!!!!

[kbsocial]

thank you for having this thread to follow your adventures at the Sweepers Convention. I can't go to this one, but I am already planning for the next one in Atlanta, at least that one is close enough to Florida I can drive to it. This is fun!:cheer: :cheer6: Can't wait to see pics!
You guys always have the best pictures and crazy stories. :hello:

YAY!! Follow along - Atlanta would LOVE to have more of us OLS members in attendance and are really looking to switch things up for 2012. We will reveal the date and location as soon as this convention is over :smile9: So stay tuned!!!

[janna]

:smile3: Our room is so nice. Thanks Nicole, Brett, KB! :=)

[chestnutfall]

Who is Vera Bradley and why does everybody want her?








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Vera Bradley has wonderful quilted handbags, cosmetic bags, etc.
Wendy will love the bag.

Hope you are getting enough sleep while you are on the road and at the convention.
Hi, to Baked, 2.

[littlelulu]

I am so sad I am missing again this year. I know you all are having fun. I will live vicariously thru your posts and pics.

Have a great time everyone...I'm sure you will!!!:hello:

As I write this, ya'll are partayee--ing down.

Baked? Watch out for that bad rum!

[rebel2003]

Meeting KB, Kiss and Baked has been awesome! She is even cooler in person :)

Can't wait for Day 2.

PS...so are Kiss and Baked!

Jason Block

[uclafan]

Just found this thread and glad I did. Since I couldn't make it to Fort Wayne just counting the days to Atlanta. 365 + or whatever

And all this talk about the Vera Bradley bags REALLY makes me jealous THAT one of those goodies won't be mine.


Eagerly await tomorrow's adventures.
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[rebel2003]

Day 2 has been fun as heck! Loving the food, the company and all that :)

Jason

[bakedalaska]

About to take a little nap before birthday festivities tonite!

Everyone was a winner this morning! Everyone got a $25 gift card, some got bigger best buy cards, etc.....!

The coveted BIG prize at each session's drawing in an Ipad 2! Haven't heard our names called for those yet :(

It's been awesome meeting new ols pals! rebel2003 rocks!

[kbsocial]

:pinkie:Today has been FABULOUS!! Lots of great presenters and EVERYONE was a winner this morning! Everyone had to go to the front and pull out an envelope and the minimum you had in it was $25 Visa GC - Kiss had a $50 Best Buy - someone near us a $100 Best Buy, etc - what a great start to the convention with over $10,000 in prizes given away the first few minutes! Having won the $25 GC and my fabulous new Vera Bradley bag, I'm quite the happy camper! A few of us explored DeBrand Chocolate at lunch and promptly poured that money back into the Ft Wayne community via the chocolates :rofl3: A wonderful lunch at the Trolley Bar and a great afternoon of speakers, including Brent! Heading out to celebrate vgmaster81's birthday shortly - should be a great night!

[ariyana9501]

Today's sessions were great!!!!! Meeting KB, Baked, Kiss, Rebel, Brent, Ziggy, DJ's Princess, Panda & Nicole was awesome!!!!!

So far, I've won a $25 Visa GC & a TomTom GPS unit!!!!!! Plus some awesome coupons from KB!!!!! I can't wait to hang out later with everyone and get some good pics!

[bucbratt]

I won the $100 Visa gift card this morning!! WOOHOO!!!

I've only met a couple OLS'rs, hope to meet more before I leave!!!!

[kbsocial]

Today's sessions were great!!!!! Meeting KB, Baked, Kiss, Rebel, Brent, Ziggy, DJ's Princess, Panda & Nicole was awesome!!!!!

So far, I've won a $25 Visa GC & a TomTom GPS unit!!!!!! Plus some awesome coupons from KB!!!!! I can't wait to hang out later with everyone and get some good pics!

I won the $100 Visa gift card this morning!! WOOHOO!!!

I've only met a couple OLS'rs, hope to meet more before I leave!!!!

See you guys a bit later - buc get some more rest :smile9:

[KISSaholic4life]

We're all havin' an AWESOME time here at the convention - wish the rest of y'all was here with us!


I won a $50 Best Buy GC and $75 cash for my runner up prize that I won in the Design A Logo contest!


Tomorrow is the costume contest - wish me luck!









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[chestnutfall]

Is anyone taping the speakers and putting the video up on You tube?

I knew that all would be having a good time.

[janna]

:pinkie: I'm gonna need someone to call mine and Candice's names tomorrow!! And KB needs to win a raffle prize!! I need to find whoever runs the sweeps club in Columbus,OH so I can get involved in that.

I went to the envelope class with Cyd tonight and had a BLAST! :clap:

[kbsocial]

Is anyone taping the speakers and putting the video up on You tube?

I knew that all would be having a good time.

No, that is absolutely prohibited at any and all conventions.

:pinkie: I'm gonna need someone to call mine and Candice's names tomorrow!! And KB needs to win a raffle prize!! I need to find whoever runs the sweeps club in Columbus,OH so I can get involved in that.

I went to the envelope class with Cyd tonight and had a BLAST! :clap:

Ohhhhh Janna your good vibes will have me winning tomorrow!!

Long, fun, fabulous day - ended it celebrating vgmaster81's 30th birthday at the Thirsty Camel - perhaps a smidge of sleep tonight!!

[beanieprincess]

i won a $25 visa gc and a snail mail supplies basket which i sold for $25:pinkie:

[tawnjun]

Congrats to everybody! I want to go to a convention sooo bad. My daugher is heavily 7 months preggers and I couldn't go this year. Wanted to. Sounds like it would have been a good convention. Anybody know when and where the next one will be?

Have fun and thanks for the updates!:blues:

(p.s. I finished reading the WHOLE thread and saw KB'S post about when they're going to announce next convention...what is that thread..."doesn't anybody ready notes"...hee hee)

[tinamarina71]

Super sad that we couldn't make it again this year.

Would love to see a Convention held in Reno just once - we can get cheap rooms here these days!

Super jealous of the Vera Bradley bags too but sooo happy for all of you. Enjoy everyone and have a drink for me?! :razz:

[rebel2003]

About to take a little nap before birthday festivities tonite!

Everyone was a winner this morning! Everyone got a $25 gift card, some got bigger best buy cards, etc.....!

The coveted BIG prize at each session's drawing in an Ipad 2! Haven't heard our names called for those yet :(

It's been awesome meeting new ols pals! rebel2003 rocks!

You just like me for my Whovian knowledge :)

[tangee43]

Good Morning Y’all! We are getting sooooo tired but we are having a great time in Fort Wayne. We went to RibFest last night and then spent time with other OLSers at the Thirsty Camel. Tonight is the banquet, tomorrow we are visiting Ariyana9501’s house, then it’s a straight through 10 hour drive home because Rich has to work on Monday morning.
Our only regret is that missed the past few years and we will definitely do this again!
Thanks to all the wonderful OLS pros who are making the newbies feel so welcomed. What a nice group of people!

[KISSaholic4life]

Not feelin' to well today for some reason - I think it's due to what they served me at the Thirsty Camel last nite! Hi Mary!



I won the costume contest today - I got a $50 Best Buy GC for a prize! Sorry I can't post pics of the contest - I didn't take any :(





Should be a great nite tonite - yum yum yummmmy food, lotsa prizes and hangin' out with AWESOME people.





Wish y'all were here!











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[kbsocial]

Congrats to everybody! I want to go to a convention sooo bad. My daugher is heavily 7 months preggers and I couldn't go this year. Wanted to. Sounds like it would have been a good convention. Anybody know when and where the next one will be?

Have fun and thanks for the updates!

(p.s. I finished reading the WHOLE thread and saw KB'S post about when they're going to announce next convention...what is that thread..."doesn't anybody ready notes"...hee hee)


2012 will be in Atlanta - the 2013 location will be revealed tomorrow - but I'm excited about it :smile9:

Good Morning Y’all! We are getting sooooo tired but we are having a great time in Fort Wayne. We went to RibFest last night and then spent time with other OLSers at the Thirsty Camel. Tonight is the banquet, tomorrow we are visiting Ariyana9501’s house, then it’s a straight through 10 hour drive home because Rich has to work on Monday morning.
Our only regret is that missed the past few years and we will definitely do this again!
Thanks to all the wonderful OLS pros who are making the newbies feel so welcomed. What a nice group of people!

You are SOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!! Loved hanging with you guys!!!

Super sad that we couldn't make it again this year.

Would love to see a Convention held in Reno just once - we can get cheap rooms here these days!

Super jealous of the Vera Bradley bags too but sooo happy for all of you. Enjoy everyone and have a drink for me?!

If a group or few people from Reno want to come to some conventions and put together a bid - they are certainly welcome!! :)

Not feelin' to well today for some reason - I think it's due to what they served me at the Thirsty Camel last nite! Hi Mary!

I won the costume contest today - I got a $50 Best Buy GC for a prize! Sorry I can't post pics of the contest - I didn't take any :(

Should be a great nite tonite - yum yum yummmmy food, lotsa prizes and hangin' out with AWESOME people.

Wish y'all were here!

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Ohhhhh but I have a pic!!! Y'all missed a GREAT costume contest for sure!!

Time to get ready for the banquet!!

[SweepsAng]

I won the costume contest today - I got a $50 Best Buy GC for a prize! Sorry I can't post pics of the contest - I didn't take any :(
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I don't have a picture either, but let's just say I saw a lot more of KISSaholic than I ever thought I would. Great job! :cheer:

[kbsocial]

I don't have a picture either, but let's just say I saw a lot more of KISSaholic than I ever thought I would. Great job! :cheer:

:rofl3::rofl3: I think that was the sentiments of most everyone in attendance :rofl3:

[janna]

I have pictures. They aren't to close up but I have them! I have lots of pictures posted on my FB. Would be nice to have some more OLS facebook friends so feel free to add me and steal any pix you want!

www.facebook.com/feedyourpig

[gracepap]

2013--would love it in NYC, NJ, Philly..

[janna]

KB I'm your good luck charm!

[Delilah17]

To all at the convention Welcome to Fort Wayne!! I wish I could be there!! I live so close to the Grand Wayne Center and cannot attend. :(

[littlelulu]

A little birdie sent me a pic of Kissy in his costume. He isn't as shy as he pretends to be!!

:look:

I don't know what all the hubaloo is about :dontknow:
...lol

:loveu: kissy!

[kbsocial]

2013--would love it in NYC, NJ, Philly..

Well then host one girlie:) Unfortunately it will not be in any of those areas 2013!:(

KB I'm your good luck charm!

Yes you are!!!! :hugs:

What a great night! Thanks to beanie for hosting the after party:jump:

[rebel2003]

Well then host one girlie:) Unfortunately it will not be in any of those areas 2013!:(



Yes you are!!!! :hugs:

What a great night! Thanks to beanie for hosting the after party:jump:

All My OLS Crew who I partied with all weekend...thank you! KB, Kiss, Baked, Panda, Beanie, tangee43, ziggywag and Mr. Ziggywag have been amazing! And thank you for letting me into the secret club...I will keep the initiation rites a secret! LOL

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[bucbratt]

Sitting at the airport missing you guys already!

[tangee43]

Sitting at the airport missing you guys already!

Back at ya woman! We just stopped crying. See you SOON…our house is your house and there is a Starbuck’s in Middletown, DE! :grouphug:

[tangee43]

All My OLS Crew who I partied with all weekend...thank you! KB, Kiss, Baked, Panda, Beanie, tangee43, ziggywag and Mr. Ziggywag have been amazing! And thank you for letting me into the secret club...I will keep the initiation rites a secret! LOL

:grin3:

Ditto! Y’all totally rock!
Rebel…we’ll see you next time you are in Delaware. Safe travels home.

[caseycupcake]

So 2012 is Atlanta.
Where will it be in 2013?

[SweepsAng]

2013 is Salt Lake City

[SweepsAng]

So nice to meet everybody! We had a great time at the banquet last night. And Tangee--I don't have you blocked! Yet! :wink4:

[ariyana9501]

Ahhhhhhhh......home and relaxing! FINALLY! Got a few nice pics that I'd like to share with you all. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and I hope to do it again someday!

bucbratt, KB, me & Tangee43 at the Banquet.....wish it wasn't so blurry!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4413.jpg

bucbratt, me, Tangee43, SweepsAng & her husband
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4408.jpg

SweepsAng, her husband & rebel2003
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4406.jpg

KISSaholic4life in costume......I didn't want to post the others, since it's not my body I'd be showing!!!!!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4390.jpg

Kiss up on stage with Al-ison. "She" was a bit frisky with him!!!!!!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4386.jpg

A few more to follow......

[ariyana9501]

Me doing what I do best......taking pictures of myself!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4383.jpg

TripletA & Tangee43 before the Dress for Success contest!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4373.jpg

bucbratt & me at the Thirsty Camel
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4364.jpg

Vgmaster81, KB, Panda, Kiss, Baked, Brent, Nicole, Tangee43 and bucbratt at the Thirsty Camel
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4357.jpg

KB looking fabulous!!!!!!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4350.jpg

Hope you won't be mad if I post a couple more...

[ariyana9501]

Panda, Kiss, Baked, Brent & Nicole......enjoying the evening!http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4351.jpg

Poor bucbratt.....even Starbucks couldn't keep her up!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4343.jpg

Me and my new friend Tom!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4342.jpg

Oh, look what TripletA is doing instead of paying attention.....posting on OLS!!!!!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4335.jpg

Look who else is spending all their time on OLS......NeanderTroll & Jebus
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/ariyana9501/DSCN4333.jpg

Okay, I think I'm done.....for now at least!!!!!

[KISSaholic4life]

AWESOME pics Ariyana!


I'll be postin' some pics as soon as I get them uploaded to Photobucket.















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[sparkle8]

Great pics!! Thanks for sharing Ariyana! :supstar:

[bucbratt]

Good times! I think I only took like 4 pictures! Boo!

I had such a good time, but I'm soooo tired! Just put the boys to bed and mama is not far behind! It' was so great meeting everyone!!!

[rebel2003]

I will posting to my FB soon!

[bakedalaska]

Will the censors let kiss post those pics? We might need to put a "for mature OLSer's" warning on this thread!

[KISSaholic4life]

Here are the pics that I've been forced to post -



Me and Alison -

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/KISSaholic4life/2011%20Road%20Trip/IMG_2112.jpg



Me and one of my new fans -

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/KISSaholic4life/2011%20Road%20Trip/IMG_2113.jpg









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[sparkle8]

:eyebrow: Whoo Hoo!!! You sexy thang you!! :eyebrow:

[Globug_47]

Oh my, KISS! OH MY!!!!

I think I may try to make the 2013 in SLC. This really looks like a blast!

Glad everyone had such a great time! :toast1:

[AnahsSkcor]

Looks like a blast! I hope to make it next year!

[bakedalaska]

If it helps those on the fence to make up their minds..i'm sure kiss would do an encore of his costume next year in Atlanta!

[playwanda]

hehe....KISS you cutie you !

[rewcatherine]

I heard you bought space on a bill board for em kiss
:toss::toss:

[beanieprincess]

$50n best buy gc

[TRUN]

Hope everyone arrived home safe or is in route still

Hope to see you guys in the A-T-L

nice meeting a couple new OLSers and the ones from last year as well

Thanks as always and continued success this coming year

[bucbratt]

Hope everyone arrived home safe or is in route still

Hope to see you guys in the A-T-L

nice meeting a couple new OLSers and the ones from last year as well

Thanks as always and continued success this coming year

Hope you win a jet ski soon, and have a great time in the UK!

[ariyana9501]

If it helps those on the fence to make up their minds..i'm sure kiss would do an encore of his costume next year in Atlanta!

:cheer2:

Hope everyone arrived home safe or is in route still

Hope to see you guys in the A-T-L

nice meeting a couple new OLSers and the ones from last year as well

Thanks as always and continued success this coming year

It was great meeting you too, Tom!!!!!!

Hope you win a jet ski soon, and have a great time in the UK!

I'm pulling for him to win that jet ski as well! ;)

[tangee43]

Good Morning Y'all!

We arrived home at 3:30 am and TripletA left for work at 5:30...ouch!

ariyana9501 - Thanks for taking the time to post those pictures so quickly. You rock woman! :notworthy

I have pictures to upload as well and will do so later.

Thanks again for a wonderful weekend - it is really nice to be able "see and hear" you folks when I read your posts now.

Well...Monday morning...back to real life...*sigh* (but at least certain images from the weekend are seared on my brain permanently if I need a smile :goofy2:)

[tangee43]

So nice to meet everybody! We had a great time at the banquet last night. And Tangee--I don't have you blocked! Yet! :wink4:

I was going to post almost the same thing! You have a delightful sense of humor and I greatly enjoyed getting to know you and your hubbie.

I'll have to stalk you a bit to see what pushes your buttons before I begin my campaign to be blocked...I can be truly annoying when I put my mind to it! :rofl3:

[ariyana9501]

Good Morning Y'all!

We arrived home at 3:30 am and TripletA left for work at 5:30...ouch!

ariyana9501 - Thanks for taking the time to post those pictures so quickly. You rock woman! :notworthy

I have pictures to upload as well and will do so later.

Thanks again for a wonderful weekend - it is really nice to be able "see and hear" you folks when I read your posts now.

Well...Monday morning...back to real life...*sigh* (but at least certain images from the weekend are seared on my brain permanently if I need a smile :goofy2:)

So glad to hear you made it home okay.....TripletA will definitely need a nap later!!!!!!!

[TawnyNY]

So...is it really that much fun?

My brother just moved to Atlanta so thinking about going next year.

[bucbratt]

So...is it really that much fun?

My brother just moved to Atlanta so thinking about going next year.

I don't know how much fun it would have been if I weren't meeting up with the three people from our SMF group. I mean, it would have been fun, but not as fun. I'm not really connected with a lot of OLS people, though.

I say go, esp if your brother lives there.

[SweepsAng]

So...is it really that much fun?

My brother just moved to Atlanta so thinking about going next year.

Tawny you should go! It's just as fun as you make it. It's nice to meet peeps you only know online and to get inspired by others who love this hobby as much as you do.

[TRUN]

I agree - its good to go check it out --- I think most first timers would all say the same -- this was my second

to all you -- thanks for the good vibes on the jet ski - yes i did lose one this weekend - hopefully i will have good news to report soon !

Good luck to all you guys on your "top prizes" you mentioned as well

[ironbutterfly]

Kissy you hot hunk of man meat :rofl3:

We just came home from meeting Kissy and Baked for dinner:grouphug: Baked another hearty thank you for treating us out to dinner. First time we've ever been there.

Happy trails to you boys, until we meet again :wavy:

[sundonja]

Here are the pics that I've been forced to post -



Me and one of my new fans -

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/KISSaholic4life/2011%20Road%20Trip/IMG_2113.jpg









:cheer2:

Bahahahaha!!! Thanks for letting me relive the memory!!! What a RIOT!!!!

[KISSaholic4life]

This years convention ROCKED! It was great seein' old friends again and meetin' new friends!


For the newbies who attended I hope the convention exceeded your expectations and you will keep comin' back to more conventions!


To those that have never gone to a convention - you're missin' out on an AWESOME weekend of fun, friends and prizes!


See y'all again next year!
















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[KISSaholic4life]

Bahahahaha!!! Thanks for letting me relive the memory!!! What a RIOT!!!!




Is that you in the pic with me? If so I :heart: you!











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[csandfs]

O....M....G! Okay...that's all I have to say! Heh! :bounce:

[janna]

Added more convention pix on fb!! feel free to take any you want. www.facebook.com/feedyourpig

[sundonja]

Is that you in the pic with me? If so I :heart: you!











:cheer2:

No, no that isn't me. I was sitting in front of you, but it was hysterical to watch you and that sweet little lady.

[rebel2003]

My pics are up on my fb page!

http://www.facebook.com/jasonblock2

[semtaylor]

Thanks for sharing your convention pictures. I was there but no camera...These are great.

[kbsocial]

I am HOME!!! What a wonderfully fabulous convention then a few days of adventure with my sweet Panda! Crazy busy few days ahead, but thats how I roll!! Miss everyone!:cry2:

[rebel2003]

I am HOME!!! What a wonderfully fabulous convention then a few days of adventure with my sweet Panda! Crazy busy few days ahead, but thats how I roll!! Miss everyone!:cry2:

I miss you too!

[bakedalaska]

Kiss and I won't be home for over a week! We are visiting rewcatherine in Mass. this weekend! Anyone in Boston tomorrow?

[tangee43]

Kissy you hot hunk of man meat :rofl3:

We just came home from meeting Kissy and Baked for dinner:grouphug: Baked another hearty thank you for treating us out to dinner. First time we've ever been there.

Happy trails to you boys, until we meet again :wavy:

Okay...I've been quietly jealous of convention attendees and the legendary Kiss & Baked roadtrips for years, but now you two go and spend time with my favorite trippie hippie chickie???? REALLY? You had to go there? Now I'm all stinkin' green with jealousy again!


This years convention ROCKED! It was great seein' old friends again and meetin' new friends!


For the newbies who attended I hope the convention exceeded your expectations and you will keep comin' back to more conventions!


To those that have never gone to a convention - you're missin' out on an AWESOME weekend of fun, friends and prizes!


See y'all again next year!

:cheer2:

We had a great time and I'm holding on to the pictures with y'all to prove I was there. We will certainly do it again some day when it falls in the summer before school starts up.

Thanks for being so nice and welcoming to us! If your roadtrip ever takes you down the I-95 east coast corridor through DE, we have guestrooms...I'm just saying!

Kiss and I won't be home for over a week! We are visiting rewcatherine in Mass. this weekend! Anyone in Boston tomorrow?

You are so freakin' awesome! Every convention win was extra fun because it was followed by the photo op with your troll friends! Hope to see you again someday soon!

[tangee43]

$50n best buy gc

Hey there! I remember that you were collecting the M&M bag codes at the convention. I have a few free M&M coupons from the Orville Reddenbacher promotion that I would like to send to you. Can you PM me your mailing address?

[rewcatherine]

:cry2::cry2::cry2: Baked and Kiss just rolled out in the cube - the cube was a cool car to ride around in, I tried to hide in it when they left but they caught me oh well. I think they are heading to CT and to see another OLSr and i think i heard something about a clam bake - we'll have to catch the next report to see what happens......

DH and I had a splendiferous time as always when they visit - Kiss cooked dinner one night now I can vouch that he's an excellent cook - my first jucy lucy and I treated them lol to a couple of my favorite tv shows and even a small dose of the infamous trial - you know the one. I promise you can pick the TV show next time:halo: I promise.

Thanks for showing an old gal a great time - miss you already :kitty:

[TinyMoMo]

Bahahahaha!!! Thanks for letting me relive the memory!!! What a RIOT!!!!

OMG Kissy is in my house right now telling me about this...

[tangee43]

So, hopefully better late than never. I finally uploaded pictures. Mine are mostly dark, blurry or a repeat of what has already been posted, but here are a few more...

ariyana9501 & TripletA

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01835.jpg

bucbratt, KB, ariyana9501 & me
Nothing says "We went to the convention!" like a picture with KB!"

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01840.jpg

Unless it's a picture with the legendary, road-tripping, speedo wearing Kissaholic!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01843.jpg

[tangee43]

or a $500 cash win
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01846.jpg

or making new friends
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01834.jpg

BakedAlaska & Friends
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01825.jpg

DJsPrincess
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01832.jpg

Rebel
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01822.jpg

[ariyana9501]

or a $500 cash win
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01846.jpg

or making new friends
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01834.jpg

BakedAlaska & Friends
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01825.jpg

DJsPrincess
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01832.jpg

Rebel
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/Tangee43/DSC01822.jpg

I LOVE these pictures!!!!!!!

[bakedalaska]

awesome pics everyone! Kiss and I are in Iowa for Beanie's Bash then heading home on the 5th.....

[obxhatteraslight]

I just spit my glass of sangria all over myself.............Holy Sheetz!! I needed that laugh. Let me tell ya KISSYPOO!!!! You are amazing........You really have some balls to wear that!!! I mean that with all humor......

Shheeeeetzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I would have to grow a sack to wear even a one piece bathing suit in public.


KISS you ROCK


Here are the pics that I've been forced to post -



Me and Alison -

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/KISSaholic4life/2011%20Road%20Trip/IMG_2112.jpg



Me and one of my new fans -

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/KISSaholic4life/2011%20Road%20Trip/IMG_2113.jpg









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