Chit Chat for MS March 2015 Speed Scrap Marathon

[QuiltyMom]

Originally Posted by Romajo

When I look at the schedule, times seem to be in EST/CST/PST, not in EDT.
When I look at the speed scrap I'll be hosting, it says 1pm GMT.
Here's the thread I am looking at, all times start with ...

Welcome to the world of Daylight Savings Time, when we in the USA change our clocks twice a year for reasons that still befuddle me. EDT - Eastern Daylight time (when the clocks are moved forward one hour, giving us more "Daylight"). EST - Eastern Standard Time - regular old time without it being changed about. So, they are actually two different times (one for winter, one for summer).

If you don't get all that, then it's okay and not worth any brainpower.

[sthompsonfoto]

Has Cynthia posted her master list yet and her awesome tracking system yet??

[CynthiaY2]

Originally Posted by sthompsonfoto

Has Cynthia posted her master list yet and her awesome tracking system yet??

Working on that as we speak. Trying to make sure we have it all right before posting. It will probably have several updates like last year. LOL!

[Romajo]

Originally Posted by QuiltyMom

Welcome to the world of Daylight Savings Time, when we in the USA change our clocks twice a year for reasons that still befuddle me. EDT - Eastern Daylight time (when the clocks are moved forward one hour, giving us more "Daylight"). EST - Eastern Standard Time - regular old time without it being changed about. So, they are actually two different times (one for winter, one for summer).

If you don't get all that, then it's okay and not worth any brainpower.

Well, I know about the time change, and we do the same here in Europe. The only thing is we change at the end of March, not in the middle... So for now there's an hour less difference between you and us.
Good thing, when time changed back last October, we were on the plane coming home from WDW! So instead of 6 hours difference, we had only 5 hours... (Which is still horrible.... hate that jetlag, i think I suffered until Christmas).
But what me confused the most was that times were set in EST, not in EDT. So when you say 8am EST, it should be actually 9am EDT. If you want to start at 8am anyway, the GMT should have changed (or the EST should be 7am...). Glad Melinda changed the GMT's. Here in Holland we are still at GMT+1, in two weeks we are at GMT+2... But with these events you have to keep counting and counting and counting (and that's not my best).

[tinkerbell1112]

Originally Posted by QuiltyMom

Welcome to the world of Daylight Savings Time, when we in the USA change our clocks twice a year for reasons that still befuddle me. EDT - Eastern Daylight time (when the clocks are moved forward one hour, giving us more "Daylight"). EST - Eastern Standard Time - regular old time without it being changed about. So, they are actually two different times (one for winter, one for summer).

If you don't get all that, then it's okay and not worth any brainpower.

I had no clue it was two different things. I say EST all year long. haha. learn something new every day!!

[scrappinnewbie]

So have you checked out the Marathon Expo located here? Did you see the awesome group of Designers who have made donations to our party? It is totally cool if you want to make comments in that forum. I so appreciate our Sponsors and Designers who have so generously donated goodies to make our weekend special. I look forward to scrapping, chatting, seeing our gallery bubbling over with inspiration, playing games and sharing the goodie bags with you.

I hope you will remember these Designers when it comes shopping time. I think it is important to support the Designers who help support us.

I also love the opportunity to give back. Give Kids The World is an amazing organization. I've seen the facility first hand and it warms my heart knowing the difference they are making for these children and their families. It is a blessing to these kids and they are making lasting memories together. I am happy to support this cause in whatever way I can. No amount is too small. Let's play it forward!

Now as I have said before... make sure you Java is updated, get your menus planned and get some rest.... so you will be able to come play!

I have a few more things to post before the event gets started, so keep checking in.

[momtoprincesses]

quick questions ladies. Do you remember how long we have to finish out LO at each speed scrap? For the life of me I can't remember if it was before the new one started or later that day

[scrappinnewbie]

Originally Posted by momtoprincesses

quick questions ladies. Do you remember how long we have to finish out LO at each speed scrap? For the life of me I can't remember if it was before the new one started or later that day

Sandy,

The time allotted for each is up to the individual hostess. They will announce how long you have when they post their formal instructions.

Remember even if you miss out on the SS Prize, you still need to complete it to be eligible for the goodie bags.'

Hope that helps!

[snowdrop]

Originally Posted by scrappinnewbie

Sandy,

The time allotted for each is up to the individual hostess. They will announce how long you have when they post their formal instructions.

Remember even if you miss out on the SS Prize, you still need to complete it to be eligible for the goodie bags.'

Hope that helps!

Melinda-what is the deadline to finish the SS for the medals/grab bag?

[aussiefi]

Can someone tell me how a Speed Scrap works if I'm in Australia? Do we have to complete all the instructions within a certain time frame? I'm keen to give some of them a go, working around dance teaching, sleeping and children. I'm not sure how many of the challeges will be possible to complete.