[Nfb-krafters-korner] at convention

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I made it home in one piece today. It was a great convention! I hadn't been
to one since 2007 right before my husband died. That one was in Atlanta at
the Marriott Marquis. 

I got to see my sister and bro-in-law and people I hadn't seen for years! I
helped at the Krafters' table but couldn't attend the meeting because of my
state caucus and another meeting I had. It was sure hard to decide where to
go with several meeting happening concurrently every day. 

There were some good speakers and some not-so-good during the general
session. I enjoyed it all though. 

I wasn't sure how far I could walk or knowing that I couldn't stand for very
long at all, so I used a wheelchair. That was a different experience. We had
almost 3 thousand people there. Wow!  

I enjoyed what is one of my highlights at convention:PURRusing the exhibit
hall and buying items at the tables. I didn't look at as much technology
because I had to keep stopping walking around and sit down to rest between
walks. It would have been easier had I had an escort for the afternoon, but
I bet several people would like that in that huuuuuge room. 

It is a little unnerving traveling alone and attending the convention alone
but I've done it before and it is doable. I had two room mates but didn't
see much of them; typical for convention. 

kThe banquet was great! I hadn't been to one in years because even when I
had attended convention, I often left early to get back to work or because I
didn't have the funds to stay the full week. 

It was neat to meet some of our krafters and hear their voices. I helped, or
hindered, with braille greeting cards. I wonder if someone could send me the
pattern for the kitty. I looked at it many times last ?Sunday but didn't
memorize it. If I'd remembered to record it, that would have been good. I
had a little Wilson recorder on me and forgot to use it. 
Thanks
Lauren

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Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:33 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] at convention

Hi Loren,

I am glad to hear that you are enjoying convention. When you return we'd
like to hear all about it!!
Cathy F


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