January '09 TRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for Jan ’09 (Marlene & I are alternating while Melissa’s absent). I built on Marlene’s lead of also counting critiques AFTER the 1^st 10 days; my cut off date for that was 2/25 (it’s too much work to check back to see when others critique after a certain time).

I also gave extra credit for critiques given beyond what was requested (Janet requested 1 critique for her mini book as did Brian for his 8x8 LOs, Lisa requested 2 critiques for her LOs, & Chris posted an optional LO). I did NOT give extra credit for critiques left after 10 days.

I left out the line about critiques not critiqued (you do the math, LOL) but I DID tally BWCs & QOWs because while these are optional, hey, why not recognize those who respond! Also, I did not count critiques by departed members but I did tally critiques to their works (so those who critiqued would still get credit).

Please let me know if you have any questions. :o)

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 32
Critiques within 10 day window: 49
Critiques after 10 days: 0

BWC responses: 1

QOW responses: 2

Christy (Cmeinstlouis)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 34
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 days: 31

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 33
Critiques within 10 day window: 39
Critiques after 10 days: 7

Tiffany (Whenscraphappenzz)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 34
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 days: 26

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 8
Total # of layouts to critique: 32
Critiques within 10 day window: 20
Critiques after 10 days: 19
QOW responses: 1

Melissa (Eat Sleep Scrap)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 34
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 days: 0

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 32
Critiques within 10 day window: 15
Critiques after 10 days: 1

Marsha (Mars4554)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 32
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 days: 1

Marlene (MaRLeNeF)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 29
Critiques within 10 day window: 42
Critiques after 10 days: 0
BWC responses: 2

QOW responses: 1

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 7
Total # of layouts to critique: 28
Critiques within 10 day window: 41
Critiques after 10 days: 0
BWC responses: 1

Deb (Digi Deborah)
Check-ins: 1/3
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 31
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
Critiques after 10 days: 0

Brian (fuchsboi) – pledge as of 1/9

Check-ins: 3/3
Submissions: 6
Total # of layouts to critique: 25
Critiques within 10 day window: 15
Critiques after 10 days: 0

Jen (twinstars) – pledge as of 1/14

Check-ins: 3/3
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 20
Critiques within 10 day window: 21
Critiques after 10 days: 0

December tRaKking

Here's the trakking list for December 2008. There were 24 layouts submitted on the critique thread for the month. I based my trakking on those 24 layouts only and not any extra projects that we posted in our galleries. If anyone has any questions or problems, please let me know. Thanks, Marlene :)

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 22
Critiques within 10 day window: 22
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 0

Christy (Cminstlouis)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 24
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 days: 16
Layouts you didn't critique: 8

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 21
Critiques within 10 day window: 17
Critiques after 10 days: 4
Layouts you didn't critique: 0

Tiffany (Whenscraphappenzz)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 24
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 days: 18
Layouts you didn't critique: 4

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 22
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 days: 20
Layouts you didn't critique: 0

Mel (Queenmel)
Check-ins: 0/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 24
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 0

Janet (Janet28rn)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 20
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 3

Amanda (Scrappinkitty)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 22
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 days: 1
Layouts you didn't critique: 19

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 days: 12
Layouts you didn't critique: 7

Marsha (Mars4554)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 4
Total # of layouts to critique: 20
Critiques within 10 day window: 17
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 3

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 4
Total # of layouts to critique: 20
Critiques within 10 day window: 18
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 2

Chris (Cmleach)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 22
Critiques within 10 day window: 20
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 2

Deb (Digi Deborah)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 21
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
Critiques after 10 days: 0
Layouts you didn't critique: 5

Biweekly QueZZtion, Feb 22, 2009

Okay gang, interest in/responses to these queZZtions has been dwindling so I'm posting this FIRST Biweekly QueZZtion but I'm not creating a "Biweekly" label for it yet. If someone answers, coolio! We'll continue on a biweekly basis. If not, this'll probably be the last QueZZtion until interest is expressed again.

What are some of your memories re: LUNCH DURING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

Me - I remember I had a Muppets metal lunchbox at one point, & also a Tupperware lunchbox. If I didn't like what the cafeteria had scheduled, I brought my lunch - sandwiches, a thermos of Spaghettios, crackers, fruit or cookies, etc... My mom used to write cheery little notes on my napkins, sometimes w/ tiny pics she drew... telling me to have a great day & whatnot... oh how I wish I kept at least one of those napkins! They really made my day. And she'd freeze my oj/apple juice/punch cans so the drinks would be partially frozen when I got to 'em.

If I bought my lunch, it was because the cafeteria had something I liked - Frito Pie was a BIG FAVE! Did any other schools besides the ones in Texas ever have it? (Chili & cheese over Fritos!) The school pizza was odd but I ate it. Same w/ the burgers. I don't think I liked the school spaghetti though I loved non-school spag. I LOVED Fudgsicles which the caf sold.

I had a pretty healthy social life back then - I was kinda a misfit but not awfully so, I was interactive & had many friends. So lunch was pretty comfortable, plus I think assigned seats (by class before lunch) over the years avoided any kids being left out, we talked to whoever we were sat w/. I particularly remember convincing TC that I could remove the roof of my mouth & then place it back (psst, it was my retainer). He clucked & clucked & tried to do remove the roof of his mouth with all his might... "I can't do it!" he exclaimed. Heh-heh....

BWC#4 ~ One Word!

Okay you guys, it's that time again. But first, let's take a look at our responses to BWC#3 1st SB.com Favs:

Sharon: Dorm Room Diorama http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/layout/1978765.html

Marlene: BWC#3 1st SB.com Favs http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=152683&m=view&id=1984337&page=1

Now, for our next challenge. Pick one word that best describes how you're feeling right now and scrap it. It can be anything: card, layout or project. The catch ~ no pictures, the rest is up to you. Let your imagination run wild.

Here's my response, I decided to start an art journal and here's my cover:

http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=152683&m=view&id=1984341&page=1

Have fun and I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

QueZZtion of the Week, Feb 8, 2009

When was the last time, or a notable time, you laughed so hard you cried?  

The last time I did was when I watched this mugshot goof video - it's such a serious matter being discussed but the clip ends up being so inappropriately hilarious.  Another time was when DH & I were checking out his passport photo while on an airplane... he was his usual adorable self in the pic but there was a shadow around his neck... it looked like he had a hairnet on, holding the (nonexistent) hair in the back of his head - hahahaa!  We were DYING in our seats when we saw that!

Questions of the week Jan 25 & Feb 1st

A two for...

What is your most prized possession?
Have you scrapped it? If yes, please share a link. If no, why not.

My most prized possession is a letter from a loved one who has passed away. I have not scrapped it because it is too personal. Maybe some day.

BWC #3 - 1st Sb.com Faves

Time for a new Biweekly Challenge! First off, let's hear it for recent challenge responses:

Git 'Er Done!! BWC:

Chris' 2007 Xmas Card Mosaic

Marlene's 2 Reasons I Love Being A Mom

Sharon's Moving (left & right sides)

Change BWC:

Marlene's Change

Great work, everyone! Please check these out in the LO thread if you haven't already. Now, onwards...

It's interesting to look back on what we've made note of in the past. I've done some research & compiled a list of the VERY FIRST LOs/PROJECTS in each members' Scrapbook.com Favorites (the general faves, not within any of the categories):

Sharon - Snorkeling by Jill

Christy - Eternal Love by Zeebootee

Brenda - Shinkansen by Embellies

Tiffany - Walk Towards the Sunshine by Verena

Lisa - Southern 4 Pager by Frankcassiemom

Melissa - Patterned Paper Addict by KristinG

Amanda - Xoxo by Crazycat

Jesse - LOVE by Fort Myers Scrapper

Marsha - Sweet Valentine (2006) by Saskscrap

Marlene - Book of Me by Latinascrapper

Chris - Heritage Album- ending page by D3nKs

Deborah - Circle of Friends by 2rowdyboys

Brian - What Do You See by Natycoe

Jen - Goin Parkin by 1mommascrapin

I think you all know where this is going... Your next challenge is to create a LO/project that lifts your very 1st scrapbook.com saved favorite as listed above. (Pinkie swear that I left mine as it was). When you post your response, also provide a link to the original LO (embedding is not necessary as some LOs are really old, done perhaps by neighbors long gone from sb.com) & tell us a little about what drew you to that work if you can recall. Or let us know how the work speaks to you now. Also discuss a bit how you use sb.com Favorites. For example, I only rarely remember to save my actual faves in my Favorites, I do save some faves there but I tend to use my Favorites more as a research/reference library on topics I may want to scrap in the future, or on one element/technique product that I'd like to check out.

As usual, you have 2 weeks to respond, meaning the deadline is February 15th. Of course, you can post a response following that, but that's just when the next BWC will be up.

Have FUN revisiting your Favorites! :o)