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[Mette]

tikidoc - thanks for the offer - I appreciate it.

I'm all for getting the most out of the days Sat and Sun so put me down for an early start. And as I'm very much from out of town, any restaurant for Friday evening is fine by me.

I'm sure I'll learn loads no matter what he topic, but i especially like the idea of breakouts.

[curls]

I can bring an airbrush/compressor. I hadn't planned on getting one yet, but our local Michael's is clearing out all their airbrush stuff (big time clearance), so I got a Badger Whirlwind compressor and 250 airbrush for a total of about $80. I have an artistic kid, so I figure she can get use out of it even if I find I'm no good at the chocolate decorating!

For those in the market, you might want to check out your local Michael's. I'm not sure if they are all getting rid of this stuff, but I know all of them in the Richmond area are.

Jess

Thanks for the tip Tikidoc. Alas, not every Michael's is running an airbrush clearance sale. I just checked the Reston Virginia store and they are still selling at full price.

Can buy with the 40% off coupon but will wait and see if I can get a better deal.

[tikidoc]

I'd offer to get more and bring them up if anyone wanted one, but I got the last compressor in town. I can check if there are more of the 250s around if anyone wants.

I like the idea of breakouts too.

Edited by tikidoc, 05 March 2012 - 01:55 PM.

[Prabha]

This sounds great! I just received my new airbrush set, so I can bring that. Don't have a compressor, but I'm going to check out Michaels today!

ETA: Curls, you beat me to Michaels. I'm in Reston too. So no cut price compressor

Edited by Prabha, 05 March 2012 - 03:46 PM.

[susanmc]

Robert, Is it too late to add me and my friend Sandy to the attendee list? Also I have a +1 for dinner on Saturday night. Thank you.

Susan

[RobertM]

Susan - of course it's not to late. Welcome to your friend Sandy.

Are you and Sandy going to plan on joining us Friday afternoon?

And welcome to your Plus One for dinner Saturday night

Bob

Edited by RobertM, 06 March 2012 - 08:30 AM.

[RobertM]

Yes, I'm coming, booked the room and transportation

Chris Hennes (+1)
Kerry Beal
Chocolot
curls (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
gfron1
Gene
lironp
lebowits (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
patti_h (+1)
chocoera (+1)
Mette
Tikidoc (+1)
Sue Casey
LindaS
Viktoria
Sarahdwyer
Prabha
Carsondial (+1)
Fran
Susanmc (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
Sandy

Friday (Daytime activity)
Kerry Beal
curls
Mette
Chocolot



Pretty Definite Attendees

Robdoc000

Maybe

Lisa Shock
prasantrin
MelissaH
Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s)
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Genkinaonna
MarkIsComing


Can't Make it
mjx +1
mkayahara
YetiChocolates
Ruth Wells
Kevin Liu
nolnacs
MariaP
DianaM

[susanmc]

Thank you Bob! I will be bringing a mold that uses transfer sheets but do not have any transfer sheets. Will there be any transfer sheets available to us?

Susan

[RobertM]

Susan: Yes, I have some for use and you will be learning how to make your own as well....

Edited by RobertM, 06 March 2012 - 08:32 AM.

[lebowits]

Any chance we'll have alcohol/liquor/liqeur for formulating ganache or should we get a few staples (Gran Marnier, Creme de Cacao, rum, etc.?

[RobertM]

Steve - I'd be happy to bring some and welcome anyone else that would like to contribute

PM me as to what you would like to have on hand -

[tikidoc]

I can probably bring some as well. I'll see what I have. I am pretty sure I have some Chambord, rum, and Creme de Cacao.

[RobertM]

hopefully people will bring some vino to Friday night too - it is BYOB after all...

[Kerry Beal]

Any vintage vacuum coffee maker fans/fiends coming to the conference?

[Chocolot]

Kerry--have you been shopping at the thrift store again?:-)

[Kerry Beal]

Kerry--have you been shopping at the thrift store again?:-)

Yup - and the bottom is glass so don't want to have to ship this.

[tikidoc]

Any vintage vacuum coffee maker fans/fiends coming to the conference?

Neat! I've always been interested in the vacuum coffee makers but have never tried one. I roast my own, I can try to bring a little fresh roast coffee with me.

[Gene]

I'm sorry to have to cancel but I have had some family issues recently develop and I won't be able to make it this year. I was really looking forward to meeting up with all of you again. Maybe next year.

[Kerry Beal]

Any vintage vacuum coffee maker fans/fiends coming to the conference?

Neat! I've always been interested in the vacuum coffee makers but have never tried one. I roast my own, I can try to bring a little fresh roast coffee with me.

Oh good - you are coming in a car - so you can take it home with you!

[Kerry Beal]

I'm sorry to have to cancel but I have had some family issues recently develop and I won't be able to make it this year. I was really looking forward to meeting up with all of you again. Maybe next year.

Gene - we shall miss seeing you this year.

[tikidoc]

Any vintage vacuum coffee maker fans/fiends coming to the conference?

Neat! I've always been interested in the vacuum coffee makers but have never tried one. I roast my own, I can try to bring a little fresh roast coffee with me.

Oh good - you are coming in a car - so you can take it home with you!

Uh oh, me and my big mouth!

[RobertM]

Agreed Gene, sorry to hear you won't be with us this year.

Yes, I'm coming, booked the room and transportation

Chris Hennes (+1)
Kerry Beal
Chocolot
curls (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
gfron1
lironp
lebowits (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
patti_h (+1)
chocoera (+1)
Mette
Tikidoc (+1)
Sue Casey
LindaS
Viktoria
Sarahdwyer
Prabha
Carsondial (+1)
Fran
Carsondial (+1)

Friday (Daytime activity)
Kerry Beal
curls
Mette
Chocolot


Pretty Definite Attendees

Robdoc000

Maybe

Lisa Shock
prasantrin
MelissaH
Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s)
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Genkinaonna
MarkIsComing


Can't Make it
mjx +1
mkayahara
YetiChocolates
Ruth Wells
Kevin Liu
nolnacs
MariaP
DianaM
Gene

[Viktoria]

I can come to a Friday afternoon activity!

Are there any supplies that we might need?

[RobertM]

Correcting an oversight on my part

Yes, I'm coming, booked the room and transportation

Chris Hennes (+1)
Kerry Beal
Chocolot
curls (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
gfron1
lironp
lebowits (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
patti_h (+1)
chocoera (+1)
Mette
Tikidoc (+1)
Sue Casey
LindaS
Viktoria
Sarahdwyer
Prabha
Carsondial (+1)
Fran
Kathy
Carsondial (+1)

Friday (Daytime activity)
Kerry Beal
curls
Mette
Chocolot
Viktoria


Pretty Definite Attendees

Robdoc000

Maybe

Lisa Shock
prasantrin
MelissaH
Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s)
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Genkinaonna
MarkIsComing


Can't Make it
mjx +1
mkayahara
YetiChocolates
Ruth Wells
Kevin Liu
nolnacs
MariaP
DianaM
Gene

[RobertM]

Viktoria

Welcome to Friday - hopefully we'll have something fun and exciting.

No need for any supplies for Friday - except maybe that wine I mentioned earlier....(do I sound like a lush?)

[Kim Shook]

So very, very envious here! I didn't even realize until a couple of days ago that this was in Washington this year. I wouldn't have been able to come anyway - our 30th wedding anniversary is the 20th and we're hoping to be in the Outer Banks that weekend and the following week (IF the General Assembly would just get a budget done - Mr. Kim works for the VA budget dept), but I would have loved it! I am NOT a candy maker (unless fudge and peanut brittle count ), but I have been getting so interested in it and besides, just meeting all of you would have been the best part ! Have a wonderful time, everyone! Take lots of pictures and post a full report.

[tikidoc]

Well, if the General Assembly doesn't get done, give me a call and you can ride up with us...

[RobertM]

Yes, I'm coming, booked the room and transportation

Chris Hennes (+1)
Kerry Beal
Chocolot
curls (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
gfron1
lironp
lebowits (+1 for Saturday Dinner)
patti_h (+1)
chocoera (+1)
Mette
Tikidoc (+1)
Sue Casey
LindaS
Viktoria
Sarahdwyer
Prabha
Carsondial (+1)
Fran
Kathy


Friday (Daytime activity)
Kerry Beal
curls
Mette
Chocolot
Viktoria


Pretty Definite Attendees

Robdoc000

Maybe

Lisa Shock
prasantrin
MelissaH
Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s)
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Genkinaonna
MarkIsComing


Can't Make it
mjx +1
mkayahara
YetiChocolates
Ruth Wells
Kevin Liu
nolnacs
MariaP
DianaM
Gene

[Chris Hennes]

I guess it's time to get rolling on the preparations for Friday night! Four ganaches from Wybauw's second book (sort of... I changed them all to intensify the flavors, of course):



From left to right: "Africa," "Plum," "Toscana," "Lavender."

[Kerry Beal]

Here's a little teaser - this is the last sculpture created by gfron1 who is going to be our sculpture tutor.