Laptop Crop in Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand May 16th! Official details inside!

[Margie]

Join DSP Designers Lauren Bavin and Erica Belton, DSP Moderators Sharon Topliss and Karen Johnson, DSP CEO Margie Lundy (all the way from USA!), plus lots of other scrappers from New Zealand for a LAPTOP CROP!

Saturday May 16, 2009 Laptop Crop from 9am to 6pm
Crop Cost: $30 US
Cost includes morning tea and lunch.
Then join us at 6pm for an optional dinner all together!
Space is limited, so register now!

***Click here to register now!***

Fernz Lodge and Conference Centre
Rangatira Room
2 Rangatira Rd.
Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand - Map
Bookings: 0800 660 068
Phone: +64 9 482 0666
Fax: +64 9 482 3466
www.sfern.co.nz

Hotel Room Options:
Call the hotel to book your rooms directly.
Prices are per room, per night, as posted on the Fernz website.
All have fully equipped kitchenettes.

• CHALETS - Twin beds or queen bed, can sleep 4. From $110 (1-2 people) $15.00 per extra person.
• STUDIO UNITS - Queen bed. From $95 (2 people).
• STUDIO TWIN SHARE - Twin beds. From $110 (2 people).
• ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT SUITE - Designer quality, shower and spa bath, separate lounge. From $165.
• TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT SUITE - Twin beds in bedroom 1, queen bed in bedroom 2, separate lounge. From $185.
• SUITES - AJOINING DOORS can make a Studio and a One Bedroom Apartment into a large Suite for bigger groups. From $240.

A few things about the hotel:

• Free parking
• Wireless internet available
• On site Fernz restaurant
• Other local restaurants and cafés close by
• Check-in time is from 2pm & Check-out time is 10am
• Outdoor spa pool and sauna
• See more here: www.sfern.co.nz

***Click here to register now!***

DSP Laptop Crop shirts available too!
A limited supply are available so order quick if you're interested. (Optional of course!)
Quantities available: Small: 1, Medium: 2, Large: 6, XL: 9, XXL: 3
$19.99 with free delivery to the crop in May!
Order by Friday, April 17!

Buy a Laptop Crop shirt here!

[Margie]

i'm booked and so ready to come! can't wait to meet you all!

[Erica]

What an event this will!! I'm ready for the fun to begin, so looking forward to seeing you all.

[webfrau]

DONE! I'm booked - got the receipt to prove it! YAHOO!

[5angels]

I have never been to one of these before and am quite anxious, but looking forward to meeting you all. So anyone got any advice for a new to the laptop crop scene?

[carley1]

oh man I wish that I could be there, but unfortunatley I will have a five month old and we will be in the process of packing up our house to move

[yvspeck]

Booked..... Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How far is Birkenhead from Auckland? In minutes not miles? Still can't wrap my head around Kilometers.. I have to keep running out to my cars speedometer to figure it out... I really need to find a better system.. LOL

Angel don't be anxious.. You are going to have a blast.. Just think about it... A room full of gals, laptops, scrapping, and CHOCOLATE... Nothing to it but fun and lots of laughter.

Carley, I am sure you will have another chance with another crop.. You sure will have your hands full with a little one and moving.

Look out Kiwi's I am coming to New Zealand.... Yippppeeeeeee

[Lauren]

Kim. The distance in time varies according to the time of day but early on a Saturday it's about 12 minutes from downtown Auckland. If you need picking up I'm sure we can arrange someone to do that. The venue is right opposite the Birkenhead bus company base for anyone wanting to bus it. Any Birkenhead bus company bus should get you there.

[yvspeck]

Originally Posted by Lauren

Kim. The distance in time varies according to the time of day but early on a Saturday it's about 12 minutes from downtown Auckland. If you need picking up I'm sure we can arrange someone to do that. The venue is right opposite the Birkenhead bus company base for anyone wanting to bus it. Any Birkenhead bus company bus should get you there.

Thanks Lauren, I am really wrestling with what the best avenue to take will be. We may be traveling with friends. They haven't commited but are seriuosly considering it. So I need to find a happy place for us all to be through the crop. Some place that offers convenience for me and the crop but entertainment close at hand for them and DH. We should be flying in ether late Thursday or early Friday. And I am sure we will rent a car for our stay.. Do you think we should stay right in Auckland? Or is Birkenhead a good option? I think we will probably be wandering north and south for the rest of our stay but until the crop I think close by would work best. Thanks for any and all input here.

[Lauren]

Personally if I were you I would probably stay in the city. The venue is quite suburban and while ok if you have a car it wouldn't be my first choice of place for visitors to stay.
I'm sure someone will pick you up from town.

[yvspeck]

Auckland it is then....Anyone have Hotel recommends?

[Lauren]

Originally Posted by yvspeck

Auckland it is then....Anyone have Hotel recommends?

well I've got no idea on what it's like or price but I've always thought the sebel looks like a great location. It's right in the viaduct area which is very nice.Having said that there are several others in that area including the Hilton which is divine but expensive.

[shazzt]

Originally Posted by 5angels

I have never been to one of these before and am quite anxious, but looking forward to meeting you all. So anyone got any advice for a new to the laptop crop scene?

Don't be worried. These are very relaxed occasions with lots of laughing, eating and sometimes even some scrapbooking!! Just be ready to have some fun and you will be fine

[5angels]

Hi Sharon, I met you at the photo manipulation course at Albany, quite awhile ago! LOL Looking forward to catchin up with you and Lauren again! Tracy

[littlekiwi]

I'm looking forward to the crop - I will be buying my ticket in the next few weeks but won't be able to apply for time off from work quite yet