RobertM

I have an ISI whip packed for aerated chocolates - no worries

Curls set up Friday; I will ask her to fill in those details. Friday dinner is at East Moon Asian Bistro (see above)- parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. I will be there ~6:00 and then head over to the Mariott Sprinhill Suites to relax, meet everyone, have some wine; renew old friendships; have some chocolates and enjoy some wine (yes; I said it twice) Stratford University 14349 Gideon Drive; Woodbridge, VA at 8:30 Saturday; Stratford is supplying lunch I expect we will go until ~5:00 I will put up signs where to go; but we will be on the 3rd floor I haven't heard from the chef as to what time dinner will be served; but we will eat at the school; dress code is jeans or whatever is comfortable Anyone wishing beer/wine, etc with dinner should plan on bringing that with them Sunday we will start again at 8:30. I know many people need to leave early to make plane reservations home; but we have enough to go all day as well, or until everyone leaves to go home I'm working on my phone; I hope I hit what you were looking for; if not let me know.... Bob

13352 Minnieville; Woodbridge, VA In a shopping center across the street from WaWa

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) LindaS Viktoria Sarahdwyer Prabha Fran Kathy Sandy (+1 for Saturday Dinner) Susanmc (+1 for Saturday Dinner) Friday (Daytime activity) Kerry Beal curls Mette Chocolot Viktoria Pretty Definite Attendees Robdoc000 Maybe Lisa Shock prasantrin MelissaH Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s) Genkinaonna MarkIsComing Can't Make it mjx +1 mkayahara YetiChocolates Ruth Wells Kevin Liu nolnacs MariaP DianaM Gene Carsondial (+1) AnythingButPlainChocolate Sue Casey

The weatherman was just on; he is projecting beautiful partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 70s for the entire weekend!

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 Fran Kathy Sandy (+1 for Saturday Dinner) Susanmc (+1 for Saturday Dinner) Friday (Daytime activity) Kerry Beal curls Mette Chocolot Viktoria Pretty Definite Attendees Robdoc000 Maybe Lisa Shock prasantrin MelissaH Lior - pending Lottery ticket(s) Genkinaonna MarkIsComing Can't Make it mjx +1 mkayahara YetiChocolates Ruth Wells Kevin Liu nolnacs MariaP DianaM Gene Carsondial (+1) AnythingButPlainChocolate

Just posted in another place, but, what the heck, why not here too - these are for the conference Friday night -

Something for Friday night at the conference - flavors "revealed" Friday night....

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 Fran Kathy Sandy Susanmc 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 Carsondial (+1)

mmmm, methinks there is a Bosch mixer in my future....and a Thermomix.....and.....

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

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?)

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

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

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

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 -

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

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

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

As an update to the schedule - The "Chocolate Centerpiece Demo" is being designed as a Hands On group activity - it's not just a "lecture" for example, getting a demo of flower making and then have you make your own beautiful chocolate flowers -

I think everyone is going to be in for a treat with Joe Sofia from Cargill. I just heard what he will be showing us next weekend and it's going to be amazing. With that in mind, here is the TENTATIVE schedule that I'm working on in my head Given that schedules never seem to flow the way they are planned, I would like to keep the weekend fluid, allowing for longer or alternative subjects. I shall also say that we'll have at least one airbrush set up for mold decorating, we have a plethora of flavors to use, and as typical, there are several different "things" going on at once during the weekend (with the exception of when Joe is with us). Friday, March 16 Afternoon still to be determined Friday evening - for those wishing to go to the East Moon Asian Bistro 7:00 - ? Meet and Greet, Chocolate sharing, Lobby of the Springhill Suites Saturday, March 17 8:30 - ~12:00: Joe Sofia/Cargill LUNCH 12:30 - 5:00: Hands on/Break out sessions to include Basic Tempering (if needed) Chocolate Centerpiece Demo (with the above in mind, we can still make some other pieces in conjunction with the hands on portion, for example, we could make some caramel (I'll have my now eGullet famous caramel "pot"; we could make some marshmallow; and I'll bring my copper kettle to make some toffee (if anyone wants) Saturday evening Group Conference dinner, hosted by Stratford University Sunday 8:30 - Joe Sofia (cutting/dipping a slabbed confection) Lunch More hands on work to include finishing Saturdays work, Pate de fruit use of a Thermomix 3:00 - clean up, adjourn, Thoughts? Input? This is YOUR conference, please don't be shy. Bob

Why dont wevshhot for 7:00 for our Friday get together? One thing everyone from out of town should beware!!!!! Friday night rush hour in this area is horrible and there is no real ability to predict said traffic; so if we all know that ahead of time we can adjust accordingly. Does anyone have an aversion of getting started early on Saturday morning? Say about 8:30?

There is a local restaurant named East Moon Asian Bistro that has been recommended to me for a Friday night dinner before our Meet & Greet - anyone interested? It's about 2 miles from the hotel

Mette; we should have sufficient equipment for you to use, not to worry; just come and enjoy

Goats Milk Caramels - ????