The Great Train Escape! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023 smcbride Southern California Wrimos will take over an entire Amtrak train car on the Coast Starlight, from San Diego to Oakland, and invade San Francisco write-ins, conquer the Night of Writing Dangerously, and break loose at Alcatraz. Dates: Nov. 18, Friday - All day train ride! That's 11 hours of devoted writing time for LA Wrimos. (14 hrs from San Diego!) Nov. 19, Saturday - Enjoy San Francisco, SoCal vs NoCal word wars and a spooky evening tour of Alcatraz. Nov. 20, Sunday - The Night of Writing Dangerously, or an alternative all night write-in if you didn't fundraise enough. Nov. 21, Monday - All day train ride home. More words!! That should give you 15,000 - 20,000 words in ONE WEEKEND!! Nanomail smcbride with your normal email if you would like a tri-fold brochure (.pdf) to pass out at your write-ins. (We can't send attachments in nanomail.) Check out this nifty google doc for further information and hotel recommendations: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dckdt4sb_0d2zdnjd7&amp;interval=10 or <a href="https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dckdt4sb_0d2zdnjd7&amp;interval=10" rel="nofollow">Great Train Escape Info</a> I tried to recommend other hotels that Sarah Mackey doesn't already have listed in the Out of Towner guide. http://www.nanowrimo.org/files/main/out_of_towner_guide.pdf or <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/files/main/out_of_towner_guide.pdf" rel="nofollow">Out of Towner Guide</a> The Julia Morgan Ballroom only seats 250 and over 50 seats are already reserved! So start fundraising now! This thread is for questions, San Fran activity planning, hotel suggestions, roommate coordination and anything else you need. But there is another roommate coordination thread - so it's best to post there for roommates. Best - Sara McBride (smcbride) Los Angeles Co-ML Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:25:08 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_70645 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_70645 pltgrl This is great. I wish I saw it before I bought my plane tickets from LAX to San Fran. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:53:59 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_75717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_75717 smcbride Bummer - but it's great to have another SoCal member in attendance! Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:43:56 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_90615 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_90615 NickiIV I realize this is a SoCal gathering, but are you open at all to others joining you for excursions such as the Sunrise Walk Across the Bridge? I'd like to do it with a group, but I'm guessing my dad might not be up for such a long walk. Just curious! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:57:04 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_104167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_104167 Phlaurel_Nen i'm so jealous. california, i've got yer number, you been doing cool shit without me for YEARS. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:33:10 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_106297 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_106297 AthenaKTT Sure anyone who wants to join us would be welcomed! The more the merrier. I know there are others in my group who wouldn't want to wake up early to hike across a bridge. I think one the time gets closer we'll figure out a meeting time and place, since everyone is probably staying in hotels all over the place in downtown. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:03:49 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_110837 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_110837 NickiIV YAY! Thank you! Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:24:29 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_116459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_116459 smcbride Rumor has it there will be a Saturday evening OLL staff meet &amp; greet, probably from 7 - 10 pm. There may also be an ML afternoon tea. Sarah Mackey is trying to get the details ironed out soon. So don't buy your Alcatraz tickets yet. We may choose a different tour time. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:54:57 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_330865 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_330865 MageQueenHoshi I'd love to get together with as many people for group events as I can afford. I'm flying in from the east coast though, and still not sure where to stay. I want to make sure it's a room of all girls, as well. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:02:28 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_405430 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_405430 CDTurner Oh, you guys will enjoy the Starlight! Unfortunately I don't think my schedule will let me go this year. :( but don't let that stop you! The scenery is fantastic both ways. If you can go, do it!!!! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:10:54 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_515970 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_515970 KellySpies I am so pissed I'm too broke to participate in this. Don't mind me while I sit here and weep about it... Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:30:16 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_542846 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_542846 scheherazade Omg so jealous. Sounds like fun! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:33:11 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_669607 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_669607 GladBird Here's a little something useful for getting around during the weekend: <a href="http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm" rel="nofollow">Muni Passports</a> They're good on Muni trains, buses, and cable cars. 1-day's are $14, 3-day's are $21. Seems like a pretty good deal to me, for a single cable-car fare is $6. There's a location to purchase at Market/Powell, which is really close to where a lot of us are staying, but it's only open 8a-8p. The Where To Buy link shows more places as well. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:40:14 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_696390 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_696390 Cooper3 I can see that as a possibility. I was thinking of getting a Clipper card since I'm there for only two days. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:24:25 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_697125 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_697125 smcbride WHERE TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES UNION STATION: If you are coming in to LA Union Station on the Pacific Surliner or a connecting MetroLink, look for me and Jennie (AthenaKTT) wearing our NaNoWriMo hoody sweatshirts standing in front of Wetzel Pretzel near the rail boarding entrance tunnel. The Coast Starlight departs at 10:20pm. If you purchased your ticket online, don't forget to scan in your paper print-out at the automated ticket stand so you can obtain your official ticket. I'll hang Nanowrimo signs in our car. (Assuming the conductor doesn't get angry...) It's the only train, so don't miss it! Woohoo - Writers on Rails Unite! -Sara Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:32:34 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_698248 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/dangerous-writers-night-of-writing-dangerously/threads/5023?page=1#forum_thread_comment_698248