Jan/Feb issue

[Tina_B]

The new issue of Elements newsletter arrived today in WI. Yes, snow nor wind or below zero can stop the mail here.
Rick
I must say I love the new things that have been done to improve the newsletter.
Tina B

[ricklepage]

Thanks, Tina. We've still got a ways to go, but I'm pleased with the issue.

And, thanks for letting us print your beautiful image! :D

best,
Rick

[Tina_B]

I am pleased to be a part of the new issue.
Tina B

[Diana]

I received my PET issue today in Michigan.

Congratulations on your photo used in the newsletter, Tina. What a beautiful autumn image.

Diana

[Bayla]

Glad you got yours already - is that favouritism because your picture is featured? On second thoughts, it's probably just coicidence - Nancy usually has to wait ages for hers and she actually gets to write tutorials!!:D

Anyway, what about drinks. I always thought that it was a time honoured custom that the first one to get the newsletter stands drinks for the rest of us whilst we are waiting!!:D I'm off to bed now, but I'll have a mug of hot cocoa in the morning please!

Bayla

[Tina_B]

Ok the party is on!!:) Hot drinks and lots of snacks. There is a lot of stuff to read in the new edition. It will be 20 below zero here tomorrow so I will spend the day getting the party ready!
Come on over and share my copy !!
Tina B

[Wendy]

Yes .... we always have a party whilst we are waiting for the newsletter to arrive so make mine a dry white wine :)

Wendy

[Bayla]

.... so make mine a dry white wine :)

Wendy


At 8 o'clock in the morning?:eek: Wendy, your stomach is stronger than mine.....

Bayla

[Wendy]

Hi Bayla ...

In reality I don't drink at all :eek: but at our cyber parties I just love a glass of dry white wine :D :D

Wendy

[TonyK]

While I wait for mine here in So Cal I need to apply sunblock as its been in the middle 80's.
Tony

[jhzich]

Tony--mine came yesterday (1/14), and I'm in Orange County.

While I wait for mine here in So Cal I need to apply sunblock as its been in the middle 80's.
Tony

[seafeather]

Mine came yesterday too........ Wed 1/14/09 Orange County Florida
Cold here too -- ok don't shoot me...... is is NOTHING like my friends up North. My Sister wants to everytime I even try to comment on the cold in Florida..... She like most of my family is in the Joliet and Lansing Ill. area, but I've been here --Oh my 25 years. And I have a good friend in Green Bay so I do know cold, but I like it much more like this--now and then cold in the 60's.......

Mag is GREAT as always. Can't wait to dive in. I too LOVE and can't wait to get it.

Great Job everyone........ I love this place.....

[Tina_B]

It is 15 below zero here today but will try to warm up with a hot chocolate with some brandy in it. Sit back and read my new news letter.
I got the dry white wine for Wendy and just a little cheese on the side with some grapes and crackers. I love these party's and at this time of the year we need a little pick me up to keep going.
Have fun
Tina B

[Byron Gale]

As long as you're pouring.... coffee and Kahlua for me on a cool morning!

[christellf]

Got mine several days ago.
Tina, your photo looks great in the newsletter. You must be very proud.

Rick, It shows you & staff are putting in alot of effort & wanted to say I appreciate what you are doing to keep it going for us. This one has plenty of informative information & techniques. No matter how much we know there is always something new to learn. Can't wait till the next one arrives.
Christell

[seafeather]

Ditto Again.......
Tina awesome fall picture. What an honor..... how fun....

[ricklepage]

Thanks so much, Christell (and everyone else), for the kind words. I'm finally feeling like I'm making some forward progress with the newsletter. It's about time. ;)

Rick

[Tina_B]

I am really pleased how my photo looks . Thanks for all the kind words about my photo.
Tina B

[riversidema]

I got mine Thursday 15 Jan, and has it happened was in Tigard on Friday and stopped by the office to offer compliments and photo ops for all takers. No takers..... Staff was on a well deserved break, or went into hiding when they saw me in the parking lot!

[NMarti]

Hey Bayla - I don't have anything in there this time and I'm still waiting too. I think there is a black hole over my post office and it's only after they start tossing all lost mail in that mine finally shows up. :D

[ricklepage]

I got mine Thursday 15 Jan, and has it happened was in Tigard on Friday and stopped by the office to offer compliments and photo ops for all takers. No takers..... Staff was on a well deserved break, or went into hiding when they saw me in the parking lot!

Actually, in this modern world, we all do a lot of telecommuting. Drop us an email next time, and we'll let you know when we'll be in. If I'm in, the coffee's on me!

Rick

[Bayla]

Got my newsletter today in the UK!:)

Bayla

[TonyW]

Got my newsletter today in the UK!:)

Bayla

Snap! Mine arrived in Canada today too - probably by dog-sled in view of all the snow we've got :D

Tony

[vawitt]

Mine got here last in northern Illinois Friday, but I didn't look very hard for the thread about it :eek: . . . must have been too busy with the 365 challenge.

Tina, your photo looks awesome! What a thrill!

Lots of fun, new things to try in this issue.

[Tina_B]

I was really happy to see my photo in print. It feels good to have someone else like something you have done.
How are we doing getting our issues of the newsletter? Am I still serving drings and sandwiches?
Tina B

[mljrbg]

Tina, it's so exciting to be in print!! Your photo is gorgeous and deserves to be in a magazine.

[Roln]

Hi Tina,

I subscrided too late to get the magazine/newsletter, so I won't see your picture. Unless, of course, you have the pic in your Gallery or somewhere else?

TIA

[Tina_B]

If you click on my gallery it is the first one to open It is if of fall trees with the orton effect applied to it.
Tina B

[riversidema]

Actually, in this modern world, we all do a lot of telecommuting. Drop us an email next time, and we'll let you know when we'll be in. If I'm in, the coffee's on me!

Rick
I tried to do the telecommuting thing, told my boss that I had all of the games on my home computer too.... Didn't work:mad:

[Wendy]

I haven't got mine yet :( ...

Wendy

[Tina_B]

Wendy
If you wait much longer I will be serving you a full three course meal with your dry white wine!! What would you like for after dinner drinks?
Tina B

[ladybug]

:(I am still waiting also. As they say last but not least, veery comforting.

[Wendy]

Tina ...

Guess I will have another white wine please ... and lets hope that it arrives soon before I fall off my chair :)

Wendy

[ricklepage]

:(I am still waiting also. As they say last but not least, veery comforting.

If I could travel like Santa and place issues in everyone's mailbox overnight, I would! :D

Rick (who continues to hope for a better postal delivery system)

[ladybug]

Rick , try that only if i get to be the one taking the pictures.:D I would stay up all night just to catch that shot. I cant complain sometimes i am one of the first to get my other times the last. So with that said , I'll have what Wendys having!

[Wendy]

Hey Rick ...

If they all arrived on the same day then we would have no excuse for a party ... and its become a tradition on the forum to have a drinks party whilst we are waiting for the newsletter to arrive.

When your newsletter arrives you have a serve a round of drinks :D:D

Wendy

[Tina_B]

We love the party time!!
Tina B

[aardigman]

Hi There .. Just received my issue today in Ireland ..and its super. larger fonts, better quality paper, and better articles.

[Wendy]

So glad that yours has arrived ...

... guess that means its your turn to get the drinks :D :D

Wendy

[ladybug]

Can someone bring chocolates to go with my coffee! Then i reelly wont mind the wait.

[Ric Cisson]

My January/February issue just arrived today.:mad: You would think as postal rates go up that service at all levels would improve. Oh, well, I get to spend the evening with my cat, a glass of Merlot and read one of my favorite periodicals. Life isn't so bad after all.;)

[ladybug]

Yippie for you Ric you get to bring some goodies. Chocolates, yes?:p

[Ric Cisson]

You will have to excuse me, I ate the chocolates while waiting for the issue. I do have some M&Ms, plain, left, though.;)

[ladybug]

awww, man, ok I'll take em m&ms ,cant be choosey.:D

[Ric Cisson]

Really Judy, they go pretty good with a good wine, you'd be suprised.;)

[Wendy]

Pass them this way Ric :D:D

Wendy

[LiO]

Wait for mine too, in Sweden.

[ladybug]

Dove chocolate for everyone! I received my newsletter today.:D

[Auntie Social]

I haven't got mine yet either :(. And I'm very excited to see it!

[NMarti]

Nope - not here either. I was really hoping it would show up over the weekend. :(

[ladybug]

Drinks on me. Hope you get yours soon.

[Auntie Social]

Woo Hoo!

I got mine today. I should have waited a little while before posting earlier. I'm so excited!