Fiskateers, Fay, Flamingos & The Frizzies!
- posted by: Rebecca
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: September 3, 2008
We had it all during my weekend in Florida! This was quite a trip, so I’m giving the highlights bullet-style so you all don’t fall asleep in the middle of reading this!
1. Hurricane Fay wreaked havoc with Fed Ex, which caused them to ”misplace” half my tools and poor Frankie.
2. Hair was frizzy mess all day Friday due to the storm and no power at Meghan’s house (the pics tell the story)!
3. First training session at AC Moore was chock full of Fiskateers-Annie, Cherrie, Denise, Ina, Maggie, and Linda!
4. Got a little lost on the way to Piktails for the late night crop. Thank goodness for Annie! She was a big help with the mini-album make ‘n take too!
5. This is the cute mini-album make n take we did with the Heidi Grace Beyond The Sea line:
6. Cherrie, Denise, Annie and Ina were there, along with two new additions, Thelma and Louise. What do you think we should call them: Fisk-a-mingoes or Flaminga-teers? hee hee
7. Debbie, the owner of Piktails, and her helper Sandy were great!
8. Didn’t get back to the hotel untl 12:30 a.m., then it was up 6:30 a.m. for a long drive to Ft. Myers for another training session at AC Moore.
9. Meghan claims Dr. Pepper is better than coffee in the morning, and based on the smile on her face, I almost believe it.
9. Meghan did the second training session all on her own, while I spent most of my time on the phone with FedEx (again).
9. The brand new AC Moore in Cape Coral - Rain Dot heaven!
10. Stopped for lunch, then a long drive to Tampa.
11. Headed out for the potluck crop at Scrapbooking In Paradise, a great store in St. Petersburg.
12. Stoppped to pick up dessert, then got totally lost trying to find the store. Several phone calls later, we finally made it.
13. We were so busy we didn’t even have time to take pics, but Laura from SIP has some great ones on her blog.
14. Got back to the hotel after midnight.
15. Went to The Scrapbook Shoppe on Sunday for a store visit. Imagine our surprise when we pulled up to the store before it opened, and people were lined up along the sidewalk waiting to get in!
16. No time for pictures, because we had a huge waiting list for the make ‘n take. Julie, the owner, was fabulous, and made sure we stayed hydrated. Somehow Meghan managed to score a piece of cake once we were done!
17. Packed up again, drove to Orlando, dropped Meghan off, then headed to the airport!
18. Six stores, six hundred miles, and 90+ make n takes, all in three days! WHEW!!
19. The best part of the trip? Meeting all of the Fiskateers in person!!
20. Meghan was such a great Fisk-a-ssistant that I am now totally spoiled and want one for every trip!
Ok, since you hung in there through this epic post, I’ve got a treat! Leave a comment, and I’ll draw four names to win the makings of the mini album on Thursday at 9 a.m. EST.
*** 9/4/08**** The winners have been chosen. Check the message board!
Pinky #3405 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:53 amGirl you were jam packed on that trip weren’t ya!!! wow Thanks for sharing the pictures I know your a busy woman!
Maxine Hodges says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 amNeither rain, snow or hurricanes will stop fiskateers!!! Glad you had a great time!
Maxine
#2981
Patty 2832 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:04 amWow…what a whirlwind of events! I’m dizzy just thinking about it all!
Looks and sounds like a VERY good time was had by all! I hope to someday be able to join y’all somewhere, somehow, some way !
Bonnie says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 amwhat an adventure!!! looks like everyone had a fiska-wonderful time!!!
Sarah L #1097 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:07 amOooooo..its so cute..pick me pick me
Sarah #1097
KathieB says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:08 amI was one of the birthday party people at The Scrapbook Shoppe on that Sunday. What a fabulous party! I enjoyed the make and take and Rebecca and Meghan were so helpful and kind. Thanks for the Heidi Grace album and I will be using it as a template for future projects.
Michelle 3624 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 amWow what a week and how great that you stuck it out through all that weather!
I like Flaminga-teers better for some reason don’t know why.
Love the mini album very cute and so beachy!
Cindy Brooking #2059 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 amif you want to come to georgia, i would love to be your fisk-a-sistant!! we could do about 6 stores in about 200 miles.
Sounds like you had a ton of fun!
Crazy debbi says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 amWOW!! What an action packed weekend. I’m glad you had such a wonderful fisk-as-sistant and that all the shops were fun and exciting. I’ll wager that you’re ready for some sleep now!!
Meghan E says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:27 amThanks for the post and all the pictures! I had a blast! And dr pepper IS better than coffee
Amy #4257 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:27 amWow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did you know if you were coming or going. I would of screamed the minute things started going wrong. Glad you kept it together and had a great time.
kristina #189 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 amThat definitely sounds like one awesome and exciting trip!
Love the photos!!
Colleen F. 2970 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 amWow, you kept moving. sounds like a great time was had by all involved. So jealous.
Jennifer Muller says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 pmWow! I’m tired just reading your post! Sounds like fun, though!
Karen #3441 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 pmSounds like a fun, crazy time! I bet it feels good to be home !
vickif says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:21 pmSounds like quite an adventure! So did you ever get your tools???? Can’t wait ’til y’all do training in Texas!!! Hope you had fun & get some rest!!!
Lorraine says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:22 pmJeepers. You had a whirlwind tour but I ‘m sure it was worth it all. I’m happy you had fun.
Cynthia says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:45 pmWOW!! Wish I could have been there, although trust me, I would not have been able to keep you from getting lost.
Heather Q says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:53 pmThat looks like so much fun! I wish I could’ve been there!
Heather Q
#3770
CFD
Carrie Egg says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:17 pmWowzers, what a long, but fun time!!! Adorable mini album! Thanks for the RAK opportunity.
Carrie #4114
Amy #3888 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 pmWhat a great trip! I love your job!
jackie #4124 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:31 pmAll that in 3days. WOW!!:O
Laura Casey says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:42 pmLOL…Sounds like fun anyway..and I vote for FLAMINGOTEERS for FL !!
Funny !!! (Pink and Orange go together, right ??? !!)
LOVE Beyond the Sea…AND Dr. Pepper (but still prefer coffee in the a.m. !!)…and I’ll be your Fisk-assistant…ANYDAY !!
Huggs….
jen #1831 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:56 pmLooks like you had a blast … so fun!
RobinV #4844 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 pmThat sounds like so much fun. I wish they would have a demo here in our area.
Sharon Carroll #1418 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:05 pmWhew! I am exhausted just reading this. Glad you had a fun trip - it sounds like a whirlwind. I love the Fisk-a-mingoes! lol!
milkcan says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:18 pmSounds exhausting but fun!
Sara R. says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:28 pmSounds like a fabulous trip!
Christina Solloway says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:30 pmThat sounds like a lot of fun. Did Frankie ever arrive from FedEx? Flaminga-teers is hysterical, too!
NanaBeth #2906 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:45 pmYou were so close-bad hurricane!
Annie # 1326 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pmRebecca & Meghan are an Amazing duo!! I love getting to know them. They are a RIOT!!! I am always glad to help out, You are welcome. The Fiskateers Rock! Ina (My real sis), Cherrie(to much fun), Linda “the arrow”(is a hoot), Denise(cracks me up big time- fun), Maggie(She is to cute).
The mini album is so Cute!! So much fun to do.
Laura Gilhuly says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:01 pmSounds like you all had a fabulous time!
Katie #4052 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:45 pmSounds like a whirlwind!! So fun…loved all the pictures and the fun tidbits of information. My 11 yo son would agree that Dr. Pepper is a good morning pick me up!
Love the mini-album…have tons of beach pictures that would look cute in there! 
Ursula #2228 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:57 pmSounds like quite a weekend. I don’t know if I could make 20 bullet points about my weekend!
Sounds like a great time overall!
debby 2852 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:59 pmIt sounds as if you had a grea adventure!
Joan #808 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:31 pmsounds like you had a great time and a busy one.
Julie Overby says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:36 pmLooks like an amazing time!
Kim Bleistein says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:37 pmGlad to hear you made it through the weekend safely. Sounds like alot of fun was had by all. If you ever need a fisk-assistant in eastern PA look me up. I’d be honored to help.
Kim #1092
Erika M says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:47 pmWow - what an adventure! Maybe you could head up my way to the great state of Georgia.
Kathleen says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pmWow sounds like a GREAT weekend!!! How about heading SW to Arizona? Now that would be a hike. Thsnks for sharing this event with us all.
Tona says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:03 pmWow! I can’t believe you did all that in such a small amount of time!!Sounds like you had quite an adventure. It did look like a lot of fun though. If you ever need an assistant in my neck of the woods, I’m your girl.
Kim Flados says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:23 pmSounds like you had a busy but fun time in Florida. Wish I could have been there.
Kim F
#2921
betsy #1143 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:48 pmOMG! I almost needed a nap just reading about the weekend. Sounds like a crazy adventure. Glad Meghan was there. Great pictures.
Laura #442 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:14 pmphew that was quite a journey! thanks for the chance!
kim #669 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:26 pmI’m tired just reading about your exploits! Love the Flamingos!
Peggy #4129 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:27 pmLooks like everyone had a SUPER GREAT time and the SMILES were what told the rest of the story. Florida is a great place to travel because you can see most of the state side to side in a day or three…………=-}
Blessings
Peggy #4129
aka Agent #4129
Cherrie #1790 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:28 pmPlease do not include me in the Rak - since I already have mine. Just wanted to say thank you for posting these pictures - such great memories…you are welcome back here anytime!!!
Wendy Jo says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 pm#6 had me rolling off the sofa!
Louise #3903 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:55 pmgreat pics! and that little mini book you made would make a nice project up on Fiskars for all us stay at home folks who just don’t get no where LOL!
Linda #3879 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:56 pmHey Annie… careful with those “arrow” comments :giggles:!
Rebecca - GREAT write-up! I SO wish I could have gone to piktails as the group of fiskateers I met were a super bunch of people! Thanks again for coming down here to FL… even with our crummy weather!
Patti Smith says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 pmLooks like a wonderful time was had by all….can’t wait to see you rebecca!!
Phyllis #4811 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:36 pmWhat a weekend. Would have loved to be there!
Michele L. says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:36 pmyou make me tired just reading about your whirlwind of a Fiskatrip.
Maya says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 pmWow! That was a busy trip! So much fun!
Oh, can I have what Meghan had before the smile picture? And don’t tell me it’s Dr. Pepper LOL
Nikki (Fiskars) says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:31 pmWAY TO GO!!! Thank you for doing all of this great work. It’s soooo nice to see pics of everybody!
Jennie #414 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 10:46 pmWow. What a trip. Lucky ladies to enjoy your time and talent!
Jennie
Kim says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:33 pmLooks like whirlwind weekend!! Sounds like everyone had a great time.
Christine C#2264 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 pmWow what a trip - and what fun - If you ever plan a trip down to New Zealand I promise I will be your assistant
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I love the mini album you made - super cute, and all those raindots you are such a tease (I can’t find any here in NZ!).
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:45 pmWow! What a busy, fun-packed lil’ trip you had there.
Tina Mayo says:
September 4th, 2008 at 1:28 amthat was a jam packed weekend–sounds like you a god time and made the best of it.
Aspromised says:
September 4th, 2008 at 6:28 amSounds like fun to me! Way to Fiska-fly in the face of a hurricane!
Laura B says:
September 4th, 2008 at 7:28 amOMG sounded fun but exhausting! Oh to be young.
Cindy # 2737 says:
September 4th, 2008 at 7:32 amBusy busy !
That ‘Beyond The Sea’ line looks AWESOME !
Cassie says:
September 4th, 2008 at 9:18 amWow! What a jam-packed few days you had, but it sounds like fun!
Betsy #2572 says:
September 4th, 2008 at 9:23 amWOW that was a busy weekend!!!! Looks like you had fun though!!
Betsy
Denise says:
September 4th, 2008 at 12:12 pmWOW - what an article… and what a trip you had!
I’m glad I got to be a part of it (yes, it was a small part, but never the less a part). I so enjoyed getting to meet you, Meghan, Linda and Maggie. And it goes without saying it was wonderful to see Annie and Ina again!!
We all had so much fun!! (Yes, even Thelma and Louise) LOL
Charlotte says:
September 4th, 2008 at 1:14 pmLooks like you had a long, but fun weekend. Thanks for sharing your story and the pictures!
Lisa #1989 says:
September 4th, 2008 at 7:00 pmLooks like you had a great time in spite of the challenges you had!