Writing, walking, and stuff http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459 Jaikeni Things I'm hoping to do this year: 1. Prepare a novel for publishing 2. Walk 1,000 miles (in the Walk to Rivendell challenge, that will put me well past Rivendell, and on my way down the Anduin towards the falls of Rauros) 3. Open an Etsy shop 4. Start a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days, and make good progress on it 5. Read 75 books Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:32:13 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914635 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914635 SitDownandWrite Awesome things across the board - good luck!!! Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:19:09 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914922 alicerabbits Good luck. Hey, I might join you in the walk to Rivendell challenge. My goals also include getting published this year, and hopefully, start my writing career. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:39:33 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_915043 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_915043 oceansong99 Well, if we are talking NaNo year, not calendar year... I plan to be well into the submission process by next November. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:39:18 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_915897 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_915897 alicerabbits That's how I took it. I doubt I'll be published by the end 2011. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:35:00 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917394 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917394 moonsword27 Could you explain (or provide a link that explains) the Walk to Rivendell challenge to me, please? It sounds intriguing. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:56:31 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_922835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_922835 alicerabbits http://home.insightbb.com/~eowynchallenge/Walk/walk.html If you can't click, just copy and paste. It should work. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:18:58 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924830 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924830 -Katlyn- I'm going to try to walk to Rivendell, hopefully before 2013 begins... That would mean about 25 minutes every day. ^^ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:54:37 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924971 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924971 Jaikeni The Walk is great fun, and a wonderful motivation to exercise. A few years ago, I made it pretty far, but decided to start over recently after losing track of where I was. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:15:12 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925784 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925784 -Katlyn- I told my parents, and my dad seems to like it. Maybe he will join me on this! :) Fun, fun for everyone~ How does one keep track of the distance? I can only think to guess and go by minutes, but that means there is quite the margin for error. Are there any apps one can download? Or do you go on the same trail- one that you know the distance of- every day? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:50:28 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926004 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926004 Jaikeni I have a pedometer, and I know how many steps I walk in a mile, so it's a simple matter of conversion. I think there are pedometer apps as well, but I'm not sure. You can also measure distances on mapmywalk.com or Google Earth. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:09:50 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_927345 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_927345 -Katlyn- How did you figure out how many steps you take in a mile? Just from repeated experiances? :) That sounds like the best way of doing it. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:42:25 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_927412 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_927412 Jaikeni Because of an orienteering class I teach in the summer, I know how many steps I walk in 100 feet. Then it's just math. Probably the easiest thing to do would be to measure out 10 feet and count your steps for that. Then you multiply the number of steps times 5280, and divide that by 10. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:23:08 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_928964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_928964 -Katlyn- Ah. Makes sense. ^^ Well, thank you! That should help quite a bit! :) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:32:16 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_931649 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_931649 amateras I really like this Walk to Rivendell thing, thanks for sharing! I didn't have a car this weekend so I walked everywhere and found I really enjoyed it... Now I have even more of a reason to save on gas :) Takes me about 20 minutes to walk 1.3 miles, so I guess I'm looking at about 2 1/2 hours of walking per week (if I did the Math right). I think I can accomplish this :) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:30:20 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_932096 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_932096 burroburrito You could use an app on a smart phone. It is way easier. It tells you the duration, miles and calories. It even keeps records of it all. I use http://www.endomondo.com/login You just download it to you phone and there you go! Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:52:44 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_933424 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_933424 Bill Moonroe Before trying to walk to Rivendell, go to Google Maps and get directions for walking from Rivendell to Mordor... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:13:54 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_979146 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_979146 Julzperri BAHAHAHAHAHAH "Use Caution - One does not simply walk into Mordor" I was in stiches! :D Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:45:20 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986298 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_986298 Bill Moonroe Is anyone walking to Rivendell in true Hobbit fashion? That is... barefoot? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:41:54 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_987246 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_987246 Generalist Not me. I have problems walking in the house, barefoot. I never developed feet that are tough enough to handle walking without sandals, slippers or shoes. Distance, on the other hand, isn't too much of a problem. I cruise at three miles an hour and can do a bit over four miles an hour for a couple of hours. (I just have to remember to stay hydrated.) I should consider it as an exercise plan though. An hour a day, at speed, perhaps with a digital recorder for story 'writing' would get me to a thousand miles in less than a year. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:02:17 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_988764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_988764 wenzizi . Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:42:17 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_989481 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_989481 Bill Moonroe I started the walk to Rivendell a couple of weeks ago, because I just couldn't wait any longer. I've been doing about a mile or so each morning, and I'm finding that it's a great way to start the day. Tonight, I'm going to have a great bit of fun walking, and seeing some the beginning results of my morning walks. I have a friend who has a pet donkey, and we're going to take him for a nice evening time hike. We usually hear owls and coyotes, and there's some great ocean views along the way, and I'm looking forward to it. Oh, and the donkey carries the beer... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:37:44 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018798 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1018798 celticxwolf Oh, this is good motivation to exercise! Thanks for sharing! :) Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:56:12 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021968 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1021968 Bill Moonroe The donkey walk was a lot of fun last night. We saw a couple of owls, had a really nice sunset with clouds rolling in across the ocean below, and the donkey really seemed to have fun. We let him walk untethered most of the time, and he decided to take a shortcut. By the time we reached the bench where we take our beer break, the donkey was waiting, ready to be tethered before getting a feed bag full of sweet grains. Because of the donkey's shortcut, we wound up doing about 2.5 miles. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:36:03 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022719 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1022719 golfgal08 I think I might do the one that corresponds with <em>The Hobbit</em> and see if I can make it to Rivendell in time for the movie to come out in December. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:14:14 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1029323 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1029323 Magpie Ilya I did part of my Walk to Rivendell barefoot (that was in... 2009, I think). I even did some (very short) parts barefoot in the snow. I want to walk barefoot more this year, maybe I should give it a shot again... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:45:37 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1029408 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1029408 -Katlyn- I'll join you with that time goal! *calculates* If I walk about 3 miles every weekend, and 1 mile every weekday, then I should be make it. ^^ That's not bad at all. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:00:03 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039221 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039221 Jaikeni I hadn't considered that. I may have to postpone my journey with the Fellowship and run about with Bilbo instead. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:06:03 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039455 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039455 Bill Moonroe Did another donkey walk, about 4 miles this time. I'll take a donkey over a hobbit pony anytime. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:07:48 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039873 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1039873 golfgal08 I'll be passing the Three Farthing Stone during my walk today and heading towards Frogmorton. Pretty excited to be reaching the first milestone on my journey, even if it's taking me a lot longer than it took Bilbo and the dwarves. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:16:40 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1049589 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1049589 Bill Moonroe Now I've gone and done it. I've gone and volunteered to represent the library on the city 5k walk race team on Superbowl Sunday. How is walking a race? Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:06:06 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1073680 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1073680 alicerabbits For the Walk I've just past mile 47 where I get to see: "A deep-banked stream below the hill cuts across their path. Looking back, they see a Black Rider on the hillcrest where they had camped. They force through the bushes alongside the stream." Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:15:48 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1081117 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1081117 Jaikeni Since restarting my Walk to travel with Bilbo, I've walked about 27 miles. That puts me just past the Floating Log in Frogmorton. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:41:27 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1086250 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1086250 golfgal08 That's about where I am, too! *waves* Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:58:43 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1086328 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1086328 S.E. Marshall Awesome Sauce! My goals include: coming up with a good plot for this year's nanowrimo, finding a new job after my last one died (Hastings closed and I have to find something new) lose those pounds (hopefully 2 pounds a week and end up at 10 months!), read the books that are ACTUALLY on my shelves! I'll join you on the walk thing! LOL. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:02:18 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089545 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1089545 golfgal08 Crossed 45 miles today, which puts me at the Brandywine Bridge. Onward! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:33:31 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1107579 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1107579 Jaikeni For a minute there, I was afraid you had passed me. Then I realized I hadn't recorded my miles for today. I'm a couple of miles past the Bridge. Stopped for a bit to watch the river flow past, and played some Pooh Sticks. No, wait. That's the wrong book... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:26:38 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1108942 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1108942 golfgal08 I'll be making a bit more progress at the gym today. I was worried, when I started, that I wouldn't be making as much progress as I'd hoped. But so far, so good! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:48:12 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110134 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1110134 alicerabbits Gone 68.6 miles since starting Frodo's walk to Rivendell. If I finish my daily walk today, I'll have averaged 1.7 mi/day this month and will reach: Boggy land all around. Foggy. Merry meets them at the Ferry landing. As they reach the other side of the river, they can see a Black Rider on the west shore. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:53:30 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1126032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1126032 golfgal08 I've been atrocious the last couple of weeks, so I'm still at just under 100 miles. I need to get my butt in gear or I'll never make it to Rivendell!! Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:18:30 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1228659 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1228659 -Katlyn- Yall, throw yourselves a celebration party! You're doing great, and have a solid start.... I think I'm rather behind at .7 miles. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:46:55 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1237722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1237722 alicerabbits That's the plan. When I finish the walk (if I finish on time) I'll reward myself with an all-day LOTR marathon. Woohoo! Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:19:15 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1243404 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46459?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1243404