[Nfb-krafters-korner] at convention

[Marianne Denning]

This was my first convention and I thought it was great!  I loved
meeting all of the crafters at the Krafters Korner meeting.  I am not
a good teacher of crafts but I would love to volunteer for the
division in other ways.  I hope to be at convention next year too.

On 7/12/15, Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> It is so good to meet members face to face.  That is also why I enjoy
> telephone conference classes, too.
>
> Thank you so much Lauren for helping out.
>
> Joyce
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:46 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] at convention
>
> 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
>
> Blessings in Jesus' name
> Philippians 4:6-7
> "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
> petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of
> God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
> minds in Christ Jesus."
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> W w w . ask in Jesus name . o r g
> My book, in audio format, is at:
> W w w . audible . c o m
> Cats Are Terrifically Superb:
> W w w . catlInes . c o m
> (take the spaces out to go to the above links)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Cathy via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:33 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Cathy
> 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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053