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While Bill went next door to the Sazerac House for a distillery tour, a wonderfully organized team of 2 ladies from ANG HQ checked us in for Seminar – no waiting. I had forgotten about ordering the tote bag and the water bottles. I love this style of bag and it’s HOT here – need plenty of water.  I didn’t need to bring last year’s tote. Oh well!

Two packs of River Silk Ribbon this time! A fantastic magnet and a sundry of other items was provided. I think I will turn the yellow ANG plastic medallion into a magnet when I get home. I have cutable magnetic strips with one sticky side.

I noted my classrooms and browsed the list of  254 attendees (not everyone elects to be listed). I love trying to meet a few new people each year. This year I hope to find Mary G and Diane L! I can look up what classes they are in and at least pop in briefly.

The speaker at the Farewell Gala Banquet should be good. She’s Allie Pleiter, author of a variety of books. One Sharp Stitch was followed by Two Purloined Pillows – A Nimble Needle Mystery, both are a “cozy mystery” which I love and I have not read them yet. Perhaps they will be for sale at Expo! or at the banquet. Allie is a knitter and needlepointer, lives near Charlotte NC.

Bill ran into most of the Main Line Stitchers gang checking in. Glad everyone is arriving safely. I am ready for class tomorrow!