I got a supply list for the cookie couture class. There are a few things needed but nothing major just a few tips, a spatula, ball tool. small thing like that nothing big.
Also it got sent to my junk mail folder. So you might want to check that if you haven't gotten a list.

hey loucinda

I'm in nic's class too

I got mine for Zane's class. All I need is a small rolling pin, then some gumpaste tools, like the ball and such. I got those covered and am glad they aren't big bulky items I have to carry around all day.

Time is ticking by now......

Anyone who wants a CC name badge please see this post:
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-638289.html

My DD is going to make them and they will be $2. to cover cost of materials only.

I just set up my volunteer slots: the cake room, the welcome room and the vendor room.

I figure now I have a better chance of running into my CC pals

Thanks auntem, I wouldn't have never thought to look in my junk email, i'm also taking cookie coture

I'm also from Colombia but I have lived in Chicago 40 some years. Count me in for the button or ID.
If there is anything I can help you with over here in Chicago just let me know and thank you for all the ideas.
This is my first time going to ICES.
Ola Sweetparty, espero conocerte.

I'm so glad to see this thread. This will be my first ICES convention and I'm so excited!

I finally have an idea for my display. Now I need to get into the actual implementation.

I've been organizing my cake equipment and accessories to make room for any new additions.

clarmar

where are you?

I'm in Evanston

Texas:

Salerno's on the Fox is supposed to be good Italian food
Sage Bistro American cuisine
Francesca's by the River Ive been there very good
there are lots of others, here is a link to a restaurant web site for st charles:

http://chicago.metromix.com/facets/restaurants/loc.chicago_market.suburbs.west.st_charles?override_for_ads=true&page=1

as for as chicago, you name it, there is a cuisine for you.

Texas: I agree with Nannie, Francesca's by the River. I love Meson Sabika www.mesonsabika.com in Naperville but it's about 15 miles from St Charles. They serve the Spanish Tapas and you can have from one to several dishes according to your taste or appetite. They say The Harvest is very good, I haven't been there.
Nannie: I live at the other end, Plainfield.

well your's will be a closer commute to the convention than mine

Nannie,

You're a little closer than me. I'm further north in Grayslake.

As much as I'd like to be on site staying in St Charles, I'd rather save a little money so I can justify San Diego in 2010.

Hello everyone! This is my second convention, but the first one I have to fly to. I'm bringing just a very small display - a bouquet of flowers (hopefully..still working on them).

Nannie - I'm also taking Bronwen's hands-on class! yay! By the way, did you know "nani" in Hawaiian means beautiful?

Thanks to everybody for posting thier convention questions and tips. Looking foward to attending!

Is anyone in the cookie boquet class? I have been trying to figure out if there is a materials list.

Thanks

I know people posted the hands on demo's they were doing in one of these threads. I just can't remember which it is in.

You can send an email to [email protected] and ask if there is anything you need to bring for your hands on. She is the one that is charge of them and sent out the supply lists.

Hope this helps!

Hi everyone, I´m almost ready to get on that plane. I´m leaving tomorrow to Chocago and I´ll be arriving monday night to Saint Charles. I´m staying at the country Inn, but since I´m from a different country I dont´t have a cell phone, so Can you tell me when and where are we going to meet???
I´l just check the messages in order to see where and when are we meeting.
Yeah!!!!!
I´m so happy, when we get there, I´ll tell you the story of how I got to go the convention.
see you all soon

Hi everyone, I´m almost ready to get on that plane. I´m leaving tomorrow to Chocago and I´ll be arriving monday night to Saint Charles. I´m staying at the country Inn, but since I´m from a different country I dont´t have a cell phone, so Can you tell me when and where are we going to meet???
I´l just check the messages in order to see where and when are we meeting.
Yeah!!!!!
I´m so happy, when we get there, I´ll tell you the story of how I got to go the convention.
see you all soon

I won't get there till Thursday - we leave Ohio early that morning. I am in Nic Lodge's hands on that afternoon. There is a message board at convention where you can leave messages for others on it?? I will carry the name badges with me until they are all delivered. (and I will have mine on of course!!)

I'm leaving Tuesday morning and arriving Wed at some point. Wed I am just getting my registration stuff taken care of and dropping off my cakes. I'll be staying at the Hampton Inn.

I'm cool with where ever anyone pics to meet. Who was it that said they have been to the hotel? Where did they suggest we try to meet up?

Loucinda they have a cork board up at the convention for people to leave messages on it. It is usually around the registration area or the central area of the convention.

I'm the one who's stayed at Pheasant Run. The Atrium is a very easy place to meet...and there's no mistaking it, for sure. The Clubhouse Lounge is in the open area by the Tower elevators and is also a central meeting place.
I'm staying at Pheasant Run, but won't be arriving until Friday.

Here's the link to the PDF of the resort. I posted it earlier in the thread but that was pages ago.

http://www.pheasantrun.com/download/sitemap.pdf

Jodie

Thanks Jodie for coming forward. My mind is pretty muddled with fondant, cakes and what all I have left to do that I couldn't remember who is who at the moment.

Loucinda

I'm in Nic Lodge's class too

I'll be looking for you.... I can't wait