Is anyone planning to attend the 2004 International Carver's Conference being put on by Chipping Away in Ontario, Canada in September?

[Colin_Partridge]

Didnt know anything about it but I only live a couple of hours away. Do you know what date in September it will be and is there a website with all the particulars. I would love to attend please let me know the itinery.
Colin

It is scheduled for September 10, 11, and 12 at the Holiday Inn in Kitchener, Ontario. Check out the Chipping Away website www.chippingaway.com. They will have 16 presenters including Ivan Whillock, Marv Kaisersatt, Sue Walters, and, of course, Dennis Moor.
The wife and I are only registered for Sunday because we have to travel from Wisconsin. We're going to stay over a couple more days afterward for her to take Sue Walters' post conference classes on Monday and Tuesday.

I'm only a few hours away as well, but I am already planning on going to Dollywood for the CCA. The competition in Kitchener might be one well worth going to though. Thanks for posting the information, maybe I can convince the other half to go for a drive. Now if it was only getting easier to cross the border.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Well when you start to cross the border and its a hassle, just smile and remember, maybe crossing the border too easily was the cause of some of our recent problems!

Oh, don't get me wrong about the crossing. I think it should
be tough to cross...

By the way if I smile when I cross i'm sure that that will give
them reason enough to tear apart the car...

[icarve2003]

I just sent a request in for the registration form and Dennis Moor responded and said that they are about 40% full now.

I'm not sure what day I will be going yet. I hope to be able to see a few people there from this message board.

Chris.

Crossing the Border.....

I have made several business trips via car into Canada in the post 9-11 era.

First time all I had was my drivers license,,,,,big mistake,,,,overy one hour delay to check my identity with USA databases.

Following visits I took my passport,,,,very quick with no delays both into Canada and on return to USA.

Regards,
Fred Krow

Thanks for the info about the border. Â*The wife and I plan to travel with driver's license and birth certificates. Â*We don't usually travel internationally and haven't invested in passports. Â*I hope that's not a mistake.
We're registered and the motel room's booked. Â*We're still planning to arrive on Saturday and attend the seminars on Sunday. Â*I'll have to find something to keep me busy while Patti is taking Sue's classes. Of course, I'll have to do some shopping at Chipping Away.
Hope to meet some of you there,
Jim

[bud812]

I'll be there ....I'm new to carving so I can use all the extra knowledge I can get Hope to meet some of you there.

Rick