Okinawa OCTOBER Shoebox Swap

[vsstampgirl]

Okay Ladies,

It's time to start up our Shoebox swap! I hope many of you can make it. For those who left the island we will miss you.

The swap will be held Friday October 12th at 6pm. It will be a holiday theme swap. Anything from Halloween to Xmas will work. The potluck will be all about comfort food. I'll make the roast and the macaroni and cheese.

It will be held at 1727A on KAB. From Kadena Gate 1 go down Douglas and turn right on Kuter. Turn left on Vincent. Then turn right on Christos. We will be the first quadplex on the right.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Please pass this along to anyone you think would enjoy our shoebox swap

Who's coming:
Victoria
Jeanne-Marie
Michelle
Diana - Maybe?
Heather
Joeina
Erin
Elizabeth
Roseanne
Abbey

[jm_donahoe]

Victoria, you know I will be there! Let me know if you need any help with anything! I will bring a favorite soup (maybe, I have to see if the commissary has all the stuff!).

[shelby1of5]

Thanks for the invite Victoria.... I will be there!!!! I have 4 folding chairs if you need them. Looking forward to it. YAY! :grin:

[SkisInOkinawa]

Thank you Jeanne Marie for directing me here. I'm not sure if I can make it or not. Sounds like fun though.

I actually cut and mounted all those stamps I bought from you last night, Jeanne Marie! MONTHS AND MONTHS ago! And I stamped this morning. I'm close to finishing 4 cards. Let me tell you, it's going to take a lot to get my stamping mojo back!

I'll let you know if I get to go or not. Hi to all of you gals I haven't met yet!

[Lisa Hoekstra]

Hi everybody! I wish I could make it...I miss you guys! But, it's too far to travel from Nebraska. :( Have fun, though!

[Mommy2Mike]

You can count me in! I've been waiting for us to start this up again. Even though I only made it that one time you guys had me hooked and I can't wait to go again. I'm inviting some too, just so you know.
Are we going to do it like the birthday/graduation one we did a few months ago? If so, do you know about how many we need to prepare for?

Thanks Again,
Heather Pilgrim

[vsstampgirl]

Hey Jeanne-Marie,
We might need your small square table just to extend my craft table. I can even pick it up earlier that day so you don't have to worry about it.
Thanks a million.

[vsstampgirl]

Michelle,
Will you bring your folding chairs...we will probably need them and I don't have any!
Thanks a million.

[shelby1of5]

The folding chairs will be ready!!! I have left a message for Joeina ~ just waiting for a confirmation!!! Let me know if you need anything else.

[hitomeobore]

Joeina here, I can make it! Thanks Michell� for the link!

[jm_donahoe]

I have the big craft table, 2 card tables and 4 folding chairs. Let me know what you need and we can get it to you or you can pick it up - either way.

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Originally Posted by SkisInOkinawa

Thank you Jeanne Marie for directing me here. I'm not sure if I can make it or not. Sounds like fun though.

I actually cut and mounted all those stamps I bought from you last night, Jeanne Marie! MONTHS AND MONTHS ago! And I stamped this morning. I'm close to finishing 4 cards. Let me tell you, it's going to take a lot to get my stamping mojo back!

I'll let you know if I get to go or not. Hi to all of you gals I haven't met yet!

Diana!!! I cannot believe those stamps were unmounted for so long! Girl, you *MUST* be sick of cakes by now! LOL

[jm_donahoe]

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Originally Posted by hitomeobore

Joeina here, I can make it! Thanks Michell� for the link!

Hey Joeina! Nice to see you on here! Love Love Love the avatar!

edited to add: I have to butter her up - she saw me in the commissary with my crazy son and probably thinks I am nuts!

[hitomeobore]

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Originally Posted by jm_donahoe

Hey Joeina! Nice to see you on here! Love Love Love the avatar!

edited to add: I have to butter her up - she saw me in the commissary with my crazy son and probably thinks I am nuts!

*giggles* nah I dont think your nuts at all, well no more nuts than the rest of us, and thanks! took the pic myself of some flowers my uncle and aunt gave me at the airport when i visited seattle

[shelby1of5]

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Originally Posted by hitomeobore

Joeina here, I can make it! Thanks Michell� for the link!

You are most certianly welcome my friend!!!!

[diana11460]

Hi everyone! I'm so sad that I can't come - Maine is even further away than Nebraska, Lisa!! I do miss the swaps and all you girls.... I haven't found any stampers here yet - :( I'll be thinking of you - have a blast!!

[scraptabulous]

Hi...I am so there!! I am so excited we are starting again!! I will bring some ummm good cake!!

[defoote]

I would love to come and meet some fellow stampers here on Okinawa.

[maddiandtysmom]

I was up in the air about coming until I saw you where making Mac N Cheese! Count me in!!!!!!!!!
hehe
*edited to say that my sitter knocked on my door to confim two seconds after I posted this so I'm definalty in....I NEED some adult time!

[maddiandtysmom]

P.S. I will bring a gooey butter cake!!!!

[vsstampgirl]

Oh, I'm so glad you are coming now...gooey butter cake...just what I need.
See you then!

[crd_mkn_momma]

I will be there! Yay, I can't wait!
I am not sure what to bring, the only thing "comfort food" I can think of is Mashed Potatoes, and Ice Cream. Hmmm...Maybe those pregnancy cravings have actually started!
Ok, anywho, I will think of something, and I will be there with bells on!
Abbey

[crd_mkn_momma]

I will be there! Yay, I can't wait!
I am not sure what to bring, the only thing "comfort food" I can think of is Mashed Potatoes, and Ice Cream. Hmmm...Maybe those pregnancy cravings have actually started!
Ok, anywho, I will think of something, and I will be there with bells on!
Abbey

[crd_mkn_momma]

I will be there! Yay, I can't wait!
I am not sure what to bring, the only thing "comfort food" I can think of is Mashed Potatoes, and Ice Cream. Hmmm...Maybe those pregnancy cravings have actually started!
Ok, anywho, I will think of something, and I will be there with bells on!
Abbey

[crd_mkn_momma]

ok, computer's a little screwy, sorry about the over posting...LOL
Anywho, I have a final count of 10? not including myself...because I think Shauna is coming...Rosy...can you confirm?
k, see you all tomorrow!! I can't wait!
Abbey

[vsstampgirl]

Abbey,
Thanks for checking on the head count. If Shauna is coming it will be 10.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[jm_donahoe]

I am all set - see you all in a few hours!

[shelby1of5]

Just got home and put the chairs in the back and so I am ready ... just talked to Joeina and she isn't going to make it as she isn't feeling well. I will try to be on time tonight - - see you in a bit. Michell�

[shelby1of5]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Good evening ladies - I had a great time -oh poo -lol what a hoot... i'm sure gonna miss it. We start packing out on the 13th so tonight was most likely the last the SBS here. Have a great night ~ Michell�

[shelby1of5]

I will post it later - as it is taking too long this evening and I am off to bed. Night All!

[vsstampgirl]

Thanks to all for coming. I had a great time. Who's hosting next????

[Mommy2Mike]

I had such a great time last night girls! Thank you all so much for gracously putting up with my little man. I loved all the cards I got to make and LOVED the food as well as the adult conversation.

Thanks again!!

p.s- I can host for November as long as we plan it for the middle of the month. Just let me know ladies! :-D

[jm_donahoe]

Thanks Victoria and all - I had a blast!!! Love all the cards! Heather, the middle of Nov sounds fine to me! I can host one the End of January, I am going home for Christmas. I will let you all know when that gets closer. Again, I had such a great time!

Elizabeth, it was so nice to meet you! Hope you had fun too!

[shelby1of5]

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Originally Posted by Mommy2Mike

I had such a great time last night girls! Thank you all so much for gracously putting up with my little man. I loved all the cards I got to make and LOVED the food as well as the adult conversation.

Thanks again!!

p.s- I can host for November as long as we plan it for the middle of the month. Just let me know ladies! :-D

YaY ~ to get one more swap in before we leave would be so cool ~ may I suggest the 16th? If it is the 16th I most likely need a ride as we will be in TLF, and we leave in the morning. I wonder if Dean will be too upset :twisted:?? Thank you Heather for offering to host the next swap! Michell� I did get the look from hubby ;)

[shelby1of5]

OREO Ice Cream Cake

� Cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1 tub (8oz) Cool Whip – thawed & divided
1 pkg (4 oz) serving size Jell-O- Chocolate instant Pudding
8 OREO’s - about 1 cup chopped (w/ more for top decoration)
12 – Ice cream sandwiches – Vanilla or Neapolitan.
Sprinkles – optional

Pour fudge topping into bowl and 1 cup of cool whip, stir until well blended, add pudding & stir 2 minutes. Gently stir in cookies & set aside.

Arrange 4 sandwiches side by side, on 24” piece of foil or sprayed cake pan. Top with � the fudge topping mixture. Repeat layers. Frost the top & sides with remaining whipped topping. Double fold or cover and place in freezer at least 4 hours.

*If your Fudge topping is too thick to spread easily, stir in � cup milk.
*Here in Okinawa or in warmer climates I like to unwrap all the sandwiches and place them back in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Also I like to have the OREOs either refrigerated or freezer.