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Post by myboysnme on Nov 7, 2017 20:59:33 GMT
Here is the question. I already made a choice but I just found out my crop buddy made a different choice. So what would you choose? If you want to post why you made your choice, I'd love to read it!
Crop A is held at a church very close by my house (like a mile) on Friday 5-9 and Sat 9-9. Cleanup starts about 8. Those of us who are left put up tables, sweep, empty trash, set up room for church use the next morning. It is free. People are asked to bring a snack to share - drinks provided. Most people don't bring anything to share. I have a regular seat in the corner where I like it.
I have attended this crop pretty much monthly for 3-4 years. This crop is meeting for the last time because the person who runs it is leaving that church. So this is the last time we will meet as we are now. No idea if someone else at the church will pick it up. Most likely not because all of the croppers but 2 do not attend service there.
Crop B is held a bit farther away - maybe 15 minute drive. It is held Fri 5-midnight and Sat 9am to midnight. It is also free. We are asked to bring things to share and some drinks are provided. This crop has just gotten off the ground about 2 months ago because we used to crop at one girl's house. The Red Cross has a big meeting room that we use and the manager there organizes the crops. When it is over we have to push tables on sliders and chairs back into place for use as a classroom but other than that cleanup not really much at all.
So if it was you, and you had both crops available on the same dates, which would you prefer and why if you feel like posting.
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Post by Linda on Nov 7, 2017 21:12:01 GMT
I would probably choose the church crop since you've been attending regularly and it's possibly the last one. I can see an argument for the Red Cross one though since it's a bit longer and with the other possibly ending, maybe you want to make sure it stays viable?
good luck
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Post by mayceesgranny on Nov 7, 2017 21:14:17 GMT
I would do the church crop because its the last one. Then I would tell the other crop organizer I will join their crop next time. I like the idea that the crop times are longer and there's less cleanup/setup.
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Post by kitbop on Nov 7, 2017 22:13:47 GMT
I'm not going to vote because they both sound good! Free crop space - sweet! I guess the only reason to go to the church one is sentimental, say good-bye... Otherwise I'd be tempted to get entrenched in the Red Cross one since it's probably going to be your "new" regular crop?
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 7, 2017 22:24:14 GMT
That's tough, but I'd probably go with the church crop since it's most likely the last one. I would be tempted too to just go with the Red Cross one because that's not ending and would want to support it.
But in the end I'm just jealous that you have 2 options! Twice a year I've been going to a 4-day church camp crop, but they changed the dates on us this year and the fall date didn't work for me at all...I'm hoping the spring date will work.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 7, 2017 22:56:23 GMT
I would do the church crop because its the last one. Then I would tell the other crop organizer I will join their crop next time. I like the idea that the crop times are longer and there's less cleanup/setup. Exactly this  |
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Post by kiwikate on Nov 7, 2017 23:04:44 GMT
I would go to the second one, because I hate change and endings and I'd rather get it over with! Its sounds like this will be your option going forward, so I would want to get settled in there with new people etc. I would also be influenced by my crop buddies choices.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Nov 7, 2017 23:10:03 GMT
2nd one. I hate being at churches for events. I am somewhere between agnostic and athiest and churches just aren't places where I would feel comfortable to be myself. Plus, from your POV, it sounds like the new place could benefit (i.e. better chance it continues) from attendance especially if the other is closing down...if the church group wasn't even bringing a snack to share, there clearly wasn't a huge community feeling amongst the attendees (at least that is my take) so a last hurrah/goodbye wouldn't appear important to the group.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 7, 2017 23:10:18 GMT
Possibly the church one since it's the last, but I don't have strong feelings either way.
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Post by grammadee on Nov 8, 2017 0:50:50 GMT
I would go to the church crop this time and the alternate one next time. Gives you a chance to say goodbye to the organizer who is moving, to welcome new participants to the RedCross crop, and say goodbye to any others who won't be joining you next time
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Post by ecvnj58 on Nov 8, 2017 0:54:46 GMT
2nd one. I hate being at churches for events. I am somewhere between agnostic and athiest and churches just aren't places where I would feel comfortable to be myself. Plus, from your POV, it sounds like the new place could benefit (i.e. better chance it continues) from attendance especially if the other is closing down...if the church group wasn't even bringing a snack to share, there clearly wasn't a huge community feeling amongst the attendees (at least that is my take) so a last hurrah/goodbye wouldn't appear important to the group. This is how I feel too. I would go with the second. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Nov 8, 2017 0:55:10 GMT
I’d choose the church crop. It’s the last one and you’ve been attending for a while. You could also tell the other attendees about the Red Cross crop if that’s allowed.
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Post by mom on Nov 8, 2017 1:16:44 GMT
I would go to the Church one since its the last one.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Nov 8, 2017 1:20:41 GMT
Church because it's the last. Bring some nice treats!
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Post by txdancermom on Nov 8, 2017 2:44:19 GMT
I would go to the church crop since it is the last one
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Post by psoccer on Nov 8, 2017 3:40:01 GMT
I'd go to the church crop, you have a seat in the corner. You will be comfortable. Who knows where you are going to sit at the other crop.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 8, 2017 4:25:27 GMT
Since both are free, I would try to go to both. I would pack light and go to the church crop for Friday night only to say goodbye (and bring treats), then when I pack up I would leave my stuff in the car and go to the Red Cross to crop on Saturday. Yeah it would be a pain in the butt to pack all that stuff up and move, but I would want to touch base and give my support to both groups.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 8, 2017 4:32:01 GMT
I'd go to the Red Cross crop. I couldn't tell from your description if you're invested in the people attending the church crop or if it's just the only crop that was available. Doesn't sound like the others attending are invested since they don't even bring the requested snacks. You also mention that you don't attend church there so not sure if the attendees are friends or not. I assume with the church crop shutting down they may possibly now attend the Red Cross crops and you'll see them again?
I prefer longer crops so the Red Cross crop going until midnight would be much more attractive to me. The 15 minute drive is negligible. Either way, enjoy!
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Post by leeny on Nov 8, 2017 5:08:00 GMT
I am voting Red Cross. Since the Church crop is ending, time to meet some new scrappy friends!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 8, 2017 15:20:20 GMT
I vote the Red Cross crop. I'd want to help ensure it keeps going, since the other one is probably done.
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Post by caspad on Nov 8, 2017 15:22:39 GMT
I voted for Church Crop because it is the last one.
Can you bring flyers for the next Red Cross crop so your church cropping buddies know there is a local alternative to the one that is ending?
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 8, 2017 15:32:10 GMT
This is fun for me to hear your thoughts. Just for general interest I had chosen the Red Cross crop. I am all about getting pages done and love those extra hours. My scrap pal surprised me by choosing the church crop for many of the reasons listed by you!
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Post by peachiceteas on Nov 8, 2017 15:50:23 GMT
I would go to the Red Cross crop because the people sound nicer! I didn’t like that you said people don’t bring snacks to share. If it was me I’d call it quits and move onto something better where people are friendlier and more willing to make a sense of community. These are just assumptions of course based on the snacks situation.
I really care about snacks. And making friends over snacks.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Nov 8, 2017 15:56:27 GMT
I would go to the Red Cross crop because the people sound nicer! I didn’t like that you said people don’t bring snacks to share. If it was me I’d call it quits and move onto something better where people are friendlier and more willing to make a sense of community. These are just assumptions of course based on the snacks situation. I really care about snacks. And making friends over snacks. As a mom to a 7, 4 and 2 year old...I can tell you, snacks are life. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 8, 2017 17:12:42 GMT
I would choose the Church crop because it's the last one.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Nov 9, 2017 14:06:49 GMT
I'd be at the Red Cross one when they opened the doors. Sounds like the other group isn't really that invested, and it's time to join a new group anyway. Rock the new crop with snacks in tow.
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 10, 2017 4:56:49 GMT
I would choose the church crop if I was you. You've been going to that one for years, and this would be a final goodbye. The Red Cross crop will be there next time. But then again, if you don't feel like you're attached to any specific person at the church crop, i would do the Red Cross one, and maybe meet some new people.
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Post by camanddanismom on Nov 10, 2017 13:07:04 GMT
The Church crop is too short for me!
That being said, it might be nice to be at the last Church crop, just for closure if there are people you care about and as a courtesy to the hostess.
I have not gone back to see which one you signed up for, but it would be very nice to be with your crop buddy...
A good reason to go to the Red Cross crop, in addition to more scrappy time, is that you would be going to the first one, this might be important to stake out a good, regular spot.
Now I'm going back to see your choice!
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Nov 10, 2017 19:23:55 GMT
I vote for you sending ME an invitation to both of these crops. Seriously! Where I live, in Missouri, I don't think anyone is scrapbooking anymore, and if they are, they sure aren't hosting crops. I used to go monthly, and sometimes more. Always to a Friday night crop that extended into an all-day Saturday gig, and occasionally a Fri to Sun extravaganza a couple times a year. I miss those days like crazy, and they really helped me stay caught up.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 11, 2017 14:46:12 GMT
I would do the church crop because its the last one. Then I would tell the other crop organizer I will join their crop next time. I like the idea that the crop times are longer and there's less cleanup/setup. This is what I would do. |
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