Thanks Melinda, hosts, donors & participants - Winter Marathon 2014

[Carolc]

I just wanted to thank Melinda for once again organizing our most popular event of the year. She does a lot of work behind the scenes all so our community will have a weekend of fun and friendship. As the site owner, I cannot express my gratitude enough for taking on this endeavor again.

I'd also like to thank the hosts of all the events. I know it can be a LOT of work preparing a prize (or for coordinating one) and I appreciate your time. I know the community loves the prizes! I likewise respect that you leave kind comments for each of the participants of your challenge. I know it takes a while to do (especially for Melinda, Kelly and Michelle who hosted two events each).

To all the designers who donated to the goody bags, thank you! I hear you've provided some wonderful products and coupons, and I know the people who receive them feel like it is Christmas!

Thanks everyone for playing along! I hope you had fun and got some pages done... Despite having to push through the exhaustion. You should feel proud of yourselves! It was really nice seeing new members and reconnecting with seasoned veterans. Please don't go too far away... We have brainstormed some activities for our anniversary (we're turning 5!), as well as some new blog topics and a mini-marathon this summer.