So I'm sitting in Murky Coffee with Casey and Eric. And we're all wondering if more people in Arlington are looking for writing groups. We're thinking of coming here [Murky Coffee; 3211 Wilson Blvd; 2 blocks from Clarendon Metro] on Saturdays. Free parking at the 12-hour meters on weekends! Look for a book standing on end surrounded by people typing furiously. Hope to see you soon!
Rachael aka rachlyon
Casey aka chukshorse
Eric aka EricH
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Nov 3, 2007 - 11 54
Wow Rachael, that sounds like a lot of fun and a great idea. I would meet you guys there, but I am working until at least 500p. Don't know if you will all be there then.
I am in another writing group in Arlington that meets every Wed night at the B&N in Clarendon. We will probably devote at least one meeting this month to nanowrimo. We are on meetup.com if you want to check us out.
http://writers.meetup.com/499/
Some of us may also try to get together at various points during the month. We can let you know if we do if you like.
Colleen
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Nov 4, 2007 - 19 29
Guys,
I can't make it Saturday. I'll be in Pennsylvania. If Casey could reply to this, it would allow me to put you both on my Writing Buddy list. I don't know if there is another way.
Erich
----------Everything I write is genious. (Note: When you're really rolling, genius has an o in it. That should be a Nano rule or scripture or something, maybe just my new signature.)
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Nov 5, 2007 - 05 50
The Saturday wite-in at Ballston Common Mall - Food Court was a success. The bummer is that parking in the garage costs a buck, but that is for all day, not just a few hours. I was there from about 8:00 AM unitl about 3:00 PM. There are plenty of eateries for food and drink. Upstairs there are even a Starbucks, for serious caffeine, and a Panera Bread, for free Wi-Fi connectivity. I will be there for the three Saturdays and on Columbus Day, as well. Just a suggestion.
BeaJay
----------BeaJay -- The WordSmith Wannabee
2006 - "The Vision of Second Samuel"
2007 - "Second Samuel's Vision Revealed"
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Nov 7, 2007 - 07 12
Are you guys going to Murky on Saturday or only to the mall? If you go to Murky, what time would you be there?
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Nov 7, 2007 - 09 31
I'll be at Balston this weekend unless my best friend ends up coming down for the weekend. I'd love to meet you guys at Murky Coffee, too... but I don't know how to drive to Clarendon and I take the METRO every day, so I hate using it on weekends. Maybe next weekend, though!
Kali
----------OK, Thanksgiving killed me. I didn't write at all. I won't win NaNoWriMo, but I'm still going to finish this book!
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Nov 8, 2007 - 10 06
Hi there,
I'm also in Arlington and am writing furiously and having the best time. I've already written a novel, that because there was no need to, I didn't finish for 3 years. It's not published yet. I love this process. I'm also a member of the Arlington Meetup writers group and this coming Wednesday we are dedicating our meeting to nanowrimo. We meet at the Barnes and Noble in Clarendon at 7pm. It's a fun, active and eclectic group of writers. Feel free to join us but do sign up on the meetup website so we can have enough tables and chairs.
I have another suggestion in addition to Murkeys and Ballston. Have any of you been to Busboys and Poets in Shirlington. It is such a cool place. It's a bookstore, restaurant, bar and coffeehouse. They have these large long tables with stools where you can work on your laptop with free wi-fi. The coffee's awesome--organic, free-trade and shade grown. The food is amazing. So that's where I plan to be from 10-2 on Saturday.
Feel free to check out the excerpt from my novel, Mombasa Woman. You can find me in Northern Virginia as gaylefleming
Press On and Peace Out y'all
Gayle
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Nov 23, 2007 - 12 34
To All Y'all,
The last of the Saturdays at Ballston Commons Mall - Food Court is tomorrow. I plan to be there from about 8:00 AM until about 3:00 PM. I take up a position next to the Down Escalator straight across from Bloom's Grille. I will have a power strip with me that allows about six plug ins. You will be able to recognize me bacause I will be sitting at a table with a black view binder on end showing off the two NaNoWriMo flyers. Please, come by and say "Hi!". I would greatly appreciate it.
BeJay
----------BeaJay -- The WordSmith Wannabee
2006 - "The Vision of Second Samuel"
2007 - "Second Samuel's Vision Revealed"