♦♦♦♦ Alberta Street Team CHAT THREAD for November 9 ~ 15, 2015 ♦♦♦♦

[#1]

Hello and welcome to the Alberta Team Chat Thread for November 9 ~ 15, 2015. Posting here counts towards your team participation and is the main place to get up to date on what we are doing as a team!

Post your New Listings in our promo thread:
www.etsy.com/teams/5084/alberta-street-team/discuss/17008534/

Post your Treasuries or social media links here (posting in this thread counts toward your team participation):
www.etsy.com/teams/5084/alberta-street-team/discuss/17008566/

WHERE TO FIND OUR TEAM & PARTICIPATE:
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/AlbertaStreetTeam
TWITTER: twitter.com/etsyalbertateam #EtsyAB
PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com/ABStreetTeam/
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/etsyalbertateam/ #etsyalbertateam

If you have any questions about the team or how to get more involved please contact Ann, the Team Captain, at www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieQuilts.

Previous thread:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5084/alberta-street-team/discuss/17015752/

[Former_Member]

Hi all! What a crazy week! I had 3 visits to the children's ER in 3 days with my little one...she decided it would be a good idea to grab my cup of tea :( she'll be fine but still stressful! Hopefully I can clean up a bit and relax by making new items this weekend!

[Former_Member]

OH dear, kids really can put your emotions on a roller coaster! We have spent many hours at the emergency room for "kid surprises!" God bless all of you!

[Former_Member]

One market- tomorrow- Triwood Community Centre in NW Calgary! It's
all pottery!

[MagpieQuilts]

Just got this from one of my other teams - these are some higher level podcast style MP3's from some really great online marketers. Each episode is free for 48 hours, and although a few are already gone, there's a few left. Subjects like SEO, keywords and such are covered. A little over my head right now, but if you've got a stand alone website, probably some good info in there. http://mikememorial.com/agenda/

[Former_Member]

What a stressful day. Mom is all moved into her new home - she was not happy when she realized she was going to have to stay there. It's so hard with dementia - you can't reason with them or explain things logically. They don't realize what's really happening many times. And they no longer know how to cope with anxiety. I called to check in this afternoon and was told she was still trying to leave. Reading between the lines, and knowing what she's like when she's upset, I expect the care workers will have had their hands full all day. Top that off with an inefficient family doctor's office that can't manage to fax over her prescriptions (2 weeks, 3 calls from me, 3 calls from the facility and I still had to physically get the prescription form and drive it to the facility myself). And a sister who's emotional and likely to be needy this weekend,

Fingers crossed for some introvert time this weekend...

[Former_Member]

Oh Donna. Many, many hugs. A couple years ago, my mother was diagnosed with several medical issues (that she chooses to deny) that will one day leave her in the position of needing help. My sister and I had to battle with her for months just to get her to agree to making power of attorney arrangements. She just knew we were plotting against her and it was heartbreaking to hear some of the things she said. I can't imagine having to move her to a care facility yet. I am so sorry you are having to face this. Hugs and prayers for all of you.

[Former_Member]

Oh, dear me...I've been a bit distracted recently--big welcome to all our new members!

[lampworkbyjulie]

Dear Donna. I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of that. Surely one day things will settle down for you.

[Former_Member]

Sick feeling before the show today- as usual. Nerves I guess.

Hang on Donna- sounds like you've done good. Hope things settle down & you get some peace & quiet.

[BubblegumSass]

Not sure if I'll get three treasuries made for the blitz, but here is one, gifts under $10 and all from Canadian shops:

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE0MzIyMzl8MjcyODAwNzQ1Mg/gifts-under-10

[Former_Member]

No markets for me this year either. I'm with Kalen, I usually sign up, and then turn into a crazy person.
Take care of yourself Sarah :) Love and Light!
I accidentally got my fingertip in my button maker, thankfully I don't think there is going to be any issue, but ouch!
Set up my spare room today so people could stop in and adopt monsters, it looks so cute in there with mini lights and socks, that I kinda want to camp out!

[FunkyMaMaJewelry]

So sorry for your Mom and you Donna..It's very hard for all of you..
No markets for me either ..the hauling and toting kills me..but really want to hear from anyone who does the Vintage Vixens one! right up my alley..

Question or opinions to anyone who sells in US dollars?
Do you adjust anything for Canadian customers shipping within Canada
Most of my customer base is US ..so I don't run into this often and it is a substantial order
TIA

[hopnflop]

Here's two treasuries. I'll see if can remember to sneak in the last one tomorrow. Time to go celebrate my mom's 65th birthday. :)

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI2MzE4NTZ8MjcyODAwODMwMA/swirls-and-swirls

https://www.etsy.com/ca/treasury/MTI2MzE4NTZ8MjcyODAwODI2MA/gifts-for-the-paper-lover?index=1&atr_ui...

[Former_Member]

Thanks to everyone who posted information and links in response to my post about not being able to do listings. I was able to get them posted the next day.

[Splurge]

No markets for me this year - I'm with Kalen and Bonnie - but wish all of you in markets much success! Welcome to all the new team members.

Terri, I live in Triwood and saw the line ups for the sale yesterday. I hope it went well for you!

[minibytes]

Bonnie I saw your photo on instagram! That room looks SOOOO CUTE with all your monsters set up in there.

Donna - lot of hugs from me as well, hope things get better as time goes on.

[BubblegumSass]

Managed to put together another treasury, again featuring only teamies and other made in Canada shops:

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE0MzIyMzl8MjcyNTQ0ODA4Nw/christmas-gifts-for-him

[Former_Member]

The sale was good! It is a mad house in the morning then it quieted down
in the afternoon. There are a lot of repeat customers, sort of an annual thing for people here for Christmas gifts. Most of all I like to sit back at a wrapping-cashier table & watch people looking at the lamps and overhearing their comments. It's the positive stuff I need to hear to keep me going!
That was actually the set up yesterday- that's how many potters are in the show!
Today the line up started before opening and in the morning it was so crowded you could hardly move.

[Former_Member]

the next sale is in May- same place!

[lampworkbyjulie]

I have a friend looking for those liquor decanter tags that hang around the neck of the bottle. Does anyone know if any of our teammates makes them?

[Former_Member]

Join us in the new weekly chat here:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5084/alberta-street-team/discuss/17070196/