Thank you thread!

[Carolc]

Patty thanks so much for starting this thread as it is a great way for our community to share their feelings about this weekend's event and express their gratitude for all the people who worked hard to put it on.

I especially want to thank Melinda because she single-handedly coordinated this big party for us. She has planned several of these marathons now and each one has been so much fun for everyone. She comes up with really creative ideas for activities during the weekend and then follows through to completion. I know it takes a lot of time to communicate with each person involved with hosting and/or donating and I really do appreciate her time (especially in light of the fact that she works full time and had lots of company over during the holidays). She also hosted several SS's as well... Not sure how she completed so many layouts during the marathon on top of it all. She's a woman of many talents! So please be sure to give her lots of thanks... It is for sure well deserved.

Thank you also to the people who donated prizes. I know you created them specifically with our community members in mind and you sure know what they like! They are just beautiful and i appreciate your time and energy creating them. I have no doubt that the prizes provided an incentive for people to push themselves to finish (even staying up very late to do it). I don't yet know what is in the goodie bags but I've heard everything is fantastic! I'm so proud of myself for completing enough events to qualify for the half marathon bag! Thank you in advance to those who donated items or coupons to these collections.... Can't wait to see/hear what's in them!

Thanks also to people who hosted the speed scraps. I know from past experience that it takes a lot of planning up front, it takes a lot of back-and-forth between the chatroom and forum during, and it takes a lot of time to leave love for all the participants afterwards as well as send off the prizes to them. I greatly appreciate your time.

Thanks to everyone who came out to play this weekend. I know it is an event that many existing members look forward to (for the prizes, motivation and camaraderie). I've heard nothing but positive things about everyones experience (though tired had a wonderful time). I made it to all but one chat (sorry I missed yours, Paula!), and am pleased to see everyone in the chatroom getting along with each other, making new friends, and offering support and compliments to each other. I welcome all the new members to the site and hope you enjoy the community and come back often. Please be sure to thank all the hosts and designers, and please try to leave as much love as you can.

Thanks everyone!