TGIO Party--RSVP Here!

TGIO n., adj. "Thank Goodness It's Over." Often precedes "party." Time of celebration for making it through the event called NaNoWriMo with one's sanity intact.

Yes, it's almost time for the TGIO! As per popular demand, we're not at a restaurant this year! We're having a potluck instead at the HEIGHTS, the Richmond Heights Community Center (near the HWY 40 and Hanley intersection; 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117) on December 3, 3-5 pm. We'll be in one of the multipurpose rooms. Look for signs!

Please post here with what food or drink item you're bringing. We also need cups and plates, and utensils and napkins. We estimated 30-50 people, so choose your item accordingly. Please, no alcohol or glass bottles.

We humbly ask that only participants attend, so we can get as many Wrimos as we can in the space. If you need a driver or parent to come along, that is fine. You do NOT have to have won NaNo to join us. As long as you wrote something, you're in.

The festivities will have to end promptly at 5; another group has the room after us. But there should be plenty of time for good eats, board games (bring your favorite) and karaoke (are you brave enough?). Come celebrate this crazy month of literary abandon!

~j

Jen,

Is it possible to have pizza delivered to the center?

You had me at 'karaoke machine'.

I'll try to bring some delicious guacamoles, but it might be hard to find good avocados in St. Louis in December.
Failing that, maybe some brownies?

If we go pizza, I vote "support the local businesses" - Pointers is definitely within delivery range and they make great pizza!

Count me and Ali as attending too.

I am definitely coming. I just have to figure out what I will be bringing, besides Zombie Dice. Should we be thinking meal-like stuff, or party snacks?

What's wrong with 30 kinds of cookies?

I'll be there, and will bring chips and dip of some sort. Or maybe rye bread and dill dip. One of those 2. :)

Next-Jen

I will be there, even if I don't make it to 50k!

I'll be coming, presuming I'm not still sick by then. (I know it's a long way off, but these allergy/sinus things hang around forever sometimes.)

As to food to bring...hmm...it'd have to be something I could buy, rather than make, so...knowing me, it'll probably be something like a couple of bags of Chex Mix.

I will attempt to be there, but I might be a) covered in paint or b) covered in a lot of paint. I'll bring Dr Pepper and a meat & cheese platter.

I'll be there. Bringing a veggie plate.

I'm planning on coming, unless I book a gig somewhere.
Not sure what I'm bringing yet, I'll watch to see what others bring, so I can fill in with what is needed, but it will likely be one of the following:
- hummus plate (I confess, my hummus is awesome)
- cranberry walnut scones
- egg salad sandwiches
OR all three!
Cooking is one of my only hobbies

I'll be there. Not sure what I'm bringing - but it will have cheese, or eggs, or some kind of protein.

Has anyone thought about someplace nearby to go have a drink or two after the venue closes at 5 PM? I'd be up for that, too.

2590 words to go. I plan on attending. I can bring three bags of potato chips. See you there!


--
Harold Chester

I'll bring mini cheesecakes and red SOLO cups.

I'm not sure yet whether I'll be able to make it or not, but I'm going to try. I'll have to check my calendar at work and then come back to say for sure one way or the other.

Sadly, I am not going to be able to make it. I have all day training scheduled for that day. Whoever brings the Orange Crush, please drink a toast in my name so I can be there with all of you in spirit. (Well, technically not "spirit" since Crush is alcohol-free, but the sentiment remains the same.

I plan to come. I'll bring some fresh fruit.

I'll be there with cabbage salad.

I'll be there...I'm going to bring tiramisu...

OK, I'm bringing orange creme cupcakes. See you all tomorrow.