A late-night hello from Detroit.

Oooh have fun....I was just at the Zone last weekend with GLMM....it rocks. Have a great time, and say hi to Torm for me! :)

Woohoo!!! Oh gosh I miss Miller Burgers so much. I'm from Dearborn, MI (where Miller's is located - my dad retired in Feb. after 30 years as a Dearborn Fire Fighter) but moved to Chicago 3 years ago when I graduated University... there is nothing like a Miller's burger around here. I keep trying to take my boyfriend but he isn't willing to wait in the hour long line when we go home. I love how you just walk up to the counter and tell them what you ate. This may sound gross but do you know that their secret is that they don't clean the grill? hehhe... oh gosh I miss 'em!

I was there tonight and it was great to meet you! Thanks for all the inspiration, can't wait for your next book to "hit" the stores. I liked seeing all the people with your shirts, I am going to order one soon!

It was great meeting you tonight Ali! So fun to find out you were a swimmmer....even if you were a sprinter ;)

So cool to finally meet you, Ali! See you tomorrow in class :)

wow!!! Japan?!?!?!? where in Japan? please where, tell me!!!

So wish I could have breathed some Ali E "essense" while you were hanging out in Michy this weekend! *sighs*
I wish you could come back sometime in the fall and come up north to see the wonderful apple and cherry farms and take Simon to Mackinaw Island. He would love the horses and the boat ride!
And if there is a scrapbooking "God" out there someone will have you teach classes in Mid-Michigan where I live so I can attend, and if you ever do...Email me and we can take Simon and Cameron (My little boy) to the Midland to SprayGardens and to A.B. Dow Museum Hall of Ideas. They have amazing sensory exhibits and hands-on activities that are so ecuational and thought provoking for kids. Then an awesome cup of black coffee and cookies for the kids at Bistro 101.
Maybe someday Ali, eh! Would be great to meet you and Simon :)
Have fun tomorrow!

Please tell me too about CKU-Japan! So much more likely to get to Japan than the US... well, we'll see :-)
Thanks, Arlie

Wow, I am really looking forward to seeing your works for CKU-Japan. Seriously I can't wait!!

Hey, Ali! You must show us a sneak peek of what you're "cookin'" up for CKU-J!! Please~ Ikuko & I are anxiously awaiting! LOL!!! Having withdrawals from CKU-A Chicago...MargieH

That store sounds AWESOME! I have scrapbook store envy! Have a great time this weekend :)

I'll see you in a few hours!! So excited!

this post is in reference to the little metal tins that you posted on earlier, I found this blog and she took the tins one step further that I thought you would love to see/tryout http://debbyschuh.typepad.com/
just thought of you when I saw them!!
terry

It was great meeting you and talking with you for a bit last night after admiring and being inspired by your work for so long! So glad that you are enjoying your visit - and that we are not having rain while your are here!:)

Hey Ali....
Just reading the old blogger, enjoying my second cup of joe. Mmmm. We can be coffee buds at CKU A. Yes...ANOTHER bonding element. 'cept that i like pretty weak cups o joe. Oh well..it's all good.
I'm actually planning to crop myself today. just for fun. just for me.
love that.
rock the worlds of class goers!
peace

Woohooo you got to crop!!!! Yay!!! Have fun!!

just checking today for a new entry but there's none yet but every time i see that "CKU-japan" my heart literally stops!!!! it stops!!! you see, my Momma lives there, in the very heart of Tokyo. so when are you going, you world traveler, you?

Get OUT! Not all stores have popcorn makers??????

Man I am bummed-- I was just at the zone on friday-- if only I had known I would have stayed!!! love that place. Glad you get to experience Michigan! Thanks for all your inspiration!
ck

OK, so I want to see this REALLY BIG STORE - so if I ever make it to Detroit!!!

Ali-
Just wanted to let you know..my birthday theme this year was ALI! I was your book stalker when you were at Scraptacular last year in Cleveland. Today I woke up to a hat, shirt, pre-ordered book, and font CD.
Thanks for sharing my special day with me! HA! To bad he couldn't just arrange a personal visit from you. You are only a few hours away being in Detriot and all.
Hope to see you again this summer for a new autograph!
Cheers!

ALI!!! Your class was incredible! I soooo enjoyed meeting you and working on my "perspective" album, love that concept. Check out my blog, there are a couple of cute photos of you.
http://pamtalluto.typepad.com/

Living all the way up here in Canada has its downsides...I miss all the fun :)

Thank you Ali for everything. I can't begin to tell you how much meeting you and seeing you in action meant to me. I love that you get the whole business side of what it is Kevin and I do. I love that we have sweet boys so close in age-who we both love more than life itself. I look forward to seeing you again soon (CHA Summer baby). Wishing you a safe trip and a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Cheers from Detroit Rock City and The Scrapbook Zone Team thinks you ROCK!

Sounds like fun. I envy everyone that gets to meet you.