Where to start?  I arrived here right around 4pm yesterday.  If course I stopped at a local scrapbook store, (located right down the street), on my way here.When I arrived, I walked directly into the cropping area via the ramp and unloaded all my treasures.  The crop room has a spacious feel to it and is furnished with many tools for scrappers use…. Computer, Photo Printer, Sewing Machine, Die Cutter, Cuttlebug, Stamp Pads, Stamps, Punches, the list goes on!As for the actual seating area.  There are seats for 12 and each cropper is provided with a six foot table with a cup holder and executive chair.  Very comfy chair by the way.So I got to work right away and started my first masterpiece… lol.  Not long into my project I was served with a wonderful sparkling fruit punch garnished with a lime.  Woo Hoo for that right there!!  Of course, in true Scrap Palace style, the pampering doesn’t stop at the fancy punch.  Appetizers followed shortly after that along with an overflowing fridge full of just about any beverage you could want.A few hours later, and I’m in one page and a card by now, dinner was served.  Chef Amy made a fabulous meal, really, fabulous.  We were served in two beautiful dining rooms, and each place setting was grand in itself.  Ok, so what did we eat?  We were served with one of the best salads I’ve ever had.  Everyone took their time enjoying each bite.  As each person finished our plates were promptly cleared and we were then served with our main course… Lasagna, complete with garnish, and garlic bread!  Not just any Lasagna, but Amy’s Lasagna, lol, which is GREAT!  Nothing like how mine turns out, you know, where it runs all over the place when you cut it and try to serve it.  Did I mention how tasty it was?  Mmmmm…Of course, dessert, possibly the most important meal of the day for me.  :wink:  We had lemon ice, made at a local shop, garnished with fresh mint leaves.  Again served in elegant dishes, and very tasty.Ok, so dinner down, again I get to work.  Now I’ve started layout two and I’m moving right along at a pretty good clip.  I was worried I’d hit that creative road block that I had a problem with on Wednesday, but that wasn’t the case.  I credit it to the environment here at Scrap Palace, and Pierina and Amy, who have raised the bar for any retreat out there.  I really can’t say enough about them!Moving right along…. a little while later Amy came strolling into the crop area with a “snack”, if you ask me was more like a second dessert.  No complaints here!  Everyone devoured the snack, (croissants filled with a chocolate and hazelnut spread dusted with powdered sugar).I finished my second layout, and a card from my scraps.  That’s my new goal; to be more productive with my scraps.  I then moved on to a mini flips calendar for 2008-2009.  It’s a cute little thing I picked up at Paper Tales the other day.  I’ll share photos when I’m home.  I’m still working on it today, so we’ll see if it is picture worthy!After picking up my workspace, (yes I have to scrap in a clean spot, people seem to think that neurotic), I shuffled off to my room for a nights rest.  Again, Scrap Palace goes above and beyond… what do I find in my room?  The bed was turned down with a little chocolate mint on my pillow.   :smile:  Thank you to the chocolate fairy!!!It’s Saturday morning now, and about 6:30am.  I’m excited to start another day here, cropping, and of course eating!!  I’ll update you again tomorrow!!Cheers to another wonderful day here at Scrap Palace.~j