101 Reasons You Should Come to the 2010 LSBS Retreat

[Owl]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
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2010 Stats:
12x12 single LO - over 100
12x12 double LO - 2
Mini Albums - 1
Cards - 15
OTP - 11
UFOs - 7/23


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[jaywhat]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
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cheers

[Shelee]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!


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[kathym]

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

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1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle,brad,button,alpha,flower,
chocolate or advice.Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
_________________

[Razybabe]

. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle,brad,button,alpha,flower,
chocolate or advice.Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
_________________
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
_________________
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[nicrus]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
_________________
Cheers
Nicole


"A minute on the lips, a life time on the hips"

[kathym]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
_________________

[nicrus]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
_________________
Cheers
Nicole


"A minute on the lips, a life time on the hips"

[jaywhat]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
_________________
cheers

[Owl]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
_________________
2010 Stats:
12x12 single LO - over 100
12x12 double LO - 2
Mini Albums - 1
Cards - 15
OTP - 11
UFOs - 7/23


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[nicrus]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
95. Accidently having a little dribble of wee in your pants is totally acceptable and expected!
_________________
Cheers
Nicole


"A minute on the lips, a life time on the hips"

[wench]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
95. Accidently having a little dribble of wee in your pants is totally acceptable and expected!
96. Being woken up when you fall asleep at your table, lots and lots and lots....of times! Luv you Mary.
_________________

[cats]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
95. Accidently having a little dribble of wee in your pants is totally acceptable and expected!
96. Being woken up when you fall asleep at your table, lots and lots and lots....of times! Luv you Mary
97. Not having to make up excuses to DH like "I have a headache tonight" & not get mauled for 4 whole days by him!!!
_________________
Clare x
(Helenj's Sister)



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[nicrus]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
95. Accidently having a little dribble of wee in your pants is totally acceptable and expected!
96. Being woken up when you fall asleep at your table, lots and lots and lots....of times! Luv you Mary
97. Not having to make up excuses to DH like "I have a headache tonight" & not get mauled for 4 whole days by him!!!
98. Amen to that sista
_________________
Cheers
Nicole


"A minute on the lips, a life time on the hips"

[Bellagirl]

1. You get to see ME! (Nicrus)
2. You'll laugh more than you ever thought possible.
3. You get to see me!!!!!! (Helenj)
4. You can leave your life behind and be free for four days!
5. Great Classes
6. You get to meet some amazing women that have become your friends via LSBS & understand why they all go on about Poise!!!!!
7. you get to eat chocolate for breakfast lunch and tea if you want
8. You don't have to cook at any time!!
9. You get to stay in PJ's the whole time if you want to!! (I have a wonderful collection of pj's now days!)
10. you can actually have a shower without someone hollering 'muuuuuuuuuum!!!!!
11. Sleep in!!!!!!
12.You will learn many hot new dance moves (many of which include leg humping) whether you want to or not...
13. You can browse the shop IRL!!
14. You can, if you are so inclined, talk on the microphone too! winking
15.You may laugh up a vital organ...
16. You get to see some of the HOTTEST fashion items going around!
17. You may be in the running to win the MAGNIFICENT Golden Balls...
18. You can shop til you drop!
19. You will learn new uses for your scrapping tools -especially glue!
20. You get 4 whole days to do what you like when you like without having to answer to anyone!!!
21. You can sit on the balcony, overlooking the beautiful view and day dream til your hearts content.
22. You get the absolute best hugs from the most awesome group of girls ... guaranteed to make you feel better, no matter what crap is going on in your life!
23. You don't have to get dressed for breakky - the worse your bed hair is, the more revered you will be!!!!!
24. You get to see your old mates and make some new mates
25. You get to freeze your ar$e off running to your room at 3am and then laughing so much you wake everyone up and you still dont really know why you were laughing?
26. You get to have chocolate sauce on your hamburger instead of BBQ sauce!!!
27. You can get yelled at by the occupants of Room 21 for laughing too loud at 2.30am!!!
28. You can take 259 photos and still not have enough!!!
29. You can have a nap whenever you want!
30. You can make comments about smelly beavers all weekend long, and no-one is offended.
31. Flashing the bus driver (if you are outside) or the LSBS crew (if you are on the bus) is not only acceptable, but pretty much a pre-requisite!
32. there are no dirty nappies to change, no sporting events to have to race kids too, no DH to annoy the crap out of you
33. you can pee without someone barging in on you or calling out "muuuuuuuuuuuum"
34. You will increase your vocabulary with new 'terms of endearment'!!
35. You get to finally meet all the fabulous girls that you know online!
36. You don't need to remember anyone's name.. just call out MOLE and someone will answer.
37. You need to be called "Darl" by me at least once in your life
38. You get to spend either 3 or 4 days just being You!!!!!!
39. Prizes... loads and loads of prizes up for grabs
40. You really need to put this on your BUCKET LIST!!
41. You can learn to appreciate your partner/children the very best way....from AFAR....
42 - 2 words - BELLES BALL! (seriously do we need any other reasons )
43. And your partner & kids can learn to appreciate you too!
44. The 45 minute challenge... proving you can create something gorgeous in 45 minutes time and time again.
45. Photo opps with all your online buddies!!
46. If you are really lucky you will get to hear Beaverjane yodelling in her room way up in the mountains (i think room 29)
47. You can see the winners of Golden Balls 2009 wearing VERY short skirts and fishnet stockings
48. You can become one of the elite LSBS moles - a coverted role
49. YOU'LL NEVER, NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER,NEVER GO!!!!
50. It is very, very unlikely that anything you could possibly say will cause you any embarrassment (unlike when you kiss your kids at the school gate) which is very, very refreshing!
51. You get to be cosy in front of a real fireplace!
52. You can increase your Thickers collection and colour match them to your work in progress.
53. You get ALL the blankets to yourself.
54. You get to be inspired and assisted by supremely talented and diverse ladies.
55. You can talk craft babble and people don't look at you funny - 'So I was fussy cutting my embossed pp to layer on my 12 x 12'
56. You get to play shares-ies. Most everyone is happy to share, so you can borrow other people's tools, swap embellishments and generally access a wider range of amazing supplies than just the wonderful LSS retreat shop itself.
57. You can drink your cuppa while it's hot.
58. Tinned peaches to keep you 'regular'!
59. You will get to know your bunk buddies bodily functions like it or not.
60. You get to release your inhibitions and do things you normally wouldn't do... like flash the bus driver. Embarassed Embarassed
61. You get to meet people who want you to think they are normal.......... and others who just ooze with punchlines to all your off the cuff jokes.......
62. You get to 'SHARE' tables with the nicest of people who dont care that you are a hog and a spreader!!!!!!!
63. You get to witness hogging and spreading, then spend the rest of the day pissing yourself laughing when the ruler comes out to measure table spaces and then tape is laid to prevent the hogging and the spreading.
64. ..........the LOVE, spreading the LOVE..........
65. pmsl... Laughing
66. If you are very lucky you get to sit next to a BEAVER (like I did) and can say all kind of funny and inappropriate beaver remarks all weekend
67. LSBS Pressies!!!! I love my satchel bag, toiletries bag and my mini tote - can't wait to see what we get nexst year!!!
68. You can get to take part in the bestest Secret Squirrel
69. A girl can never had enough hugs
70. You get to test the strength of the backlight on your phone while trying to navigate the way back to your room
71. You get to spend fun times with the other LSBS Scragy Moles !!!
72. Us retreat virgins will learn all the tricks of our trade!
73. It's tops being able to break in virgins year after year... that opportunity doesn't come along often in every day life Laughing
74. You actually have a great time getting 'broken in' - and it isn't painful!
75. You may eat many strange and interesting things...but thats OK 'cause at least you didn't have to cook any of them!!!
76. ........... and no matter how spesh she is, certain chocoholics will lovingly offer YOU their whole block of Cadburys, .....but her LOVE is enough for me...........you have it!
77. Some at nearby tables will have too much scrap crap to pack on the plane and give you THEIR choc to take home with you...I love you innapropriately beaverjane...x
78. You'll be greated with something cute & cuddly on your bed when you arrive (don't worry, your kids will be more jealous than your DH!).
79. The memories alone can be enough to make yo smile long after the actual fun finishes.
80. You'll NEVER find another retreat quite like this one. It is one of a kind.
81. Nik makes you laugh that hard you will p@#$ your pants, always bring a Tena Lady along scrappin.
82. Always, Always bring ear plugs because Madmax will be there, (hahaha), we all gotta luv her. xx (couldn't scrap without her)
83. UM HELLO.. you get to see me.. THE Boss Lady!! (Cath)
84. And you can hug the boss lady too!
85. Security to the mezzanine level.... security......
86. ............ the girls are secure, the poise is secure, the beaver has teeth - but granted she's secure, .........best send them up to the catwalk!!
87. There are plenty of people to give you hugs when unexpected bad news arrives and you can ball your eyes out without judgement!! Thanks again girls!!
88.There's always someone to give you a cuddle, brad, button, alpha, flower, chocolate or advice. Its like your family! (Only better-LOL)
89. You get to shop in the greatlest little shop and use the work stations that you actuallly never have at home but you do here.
90. There's so much fun to be had at shower time. Turn on the hot, the cold and see what happens. One minute you will be freezing like an iceburg, the next your scalded... just a mil to the left and you're done for.
91. The Llamas!!!
92. Ah the serenity
93. ahhhhh..................... then there's the awesome bonding of table buddy stash sharing, and even when the buddies weren't about and someone else is sharing their stuff for them - no one crossed THE LINE...
94. "SPESHUL" name tags....
95. Accidently having a little dribble of wee in your pants is totally acceptable and expected!
96. Being woken up when you fall asleep at your table, lots and lots and lots....of times! Luv you Mary
97. Not having to make up excuses to DH like "I have a headache tonight" & not get mauled for 4 whole days by him!!!
98. Amen to that sista
99.You get to enjoy and appreciate your family anew when you get home....for about 10 minutes...
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