TGIO Party--RSVP Here! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369 etoiline <strong>TGIO</strong> <em>n., adj.</em> "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 <strong>December 3, 3-5 pm</strong>. 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 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:34:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806377 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_806377 reona32 Jen, Is it possible to have pizza delivered to the center? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:26:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_817309 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_817309 Qxface 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? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:49:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_817965 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_817965 etoiline I'm pretty sure they would not like pizza delivered there (it might be considered an outside vendor, which has to be approved ahead of time). But I don't think they would object if you brought the pizza yourself. You could also try calling the facility just to ask what their rules are, which is probably the best course anyway. ~j Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:15:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818195 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818195 Paul Hawke If we go pizza, I vote "support the local businesses" - <strong>Pointers</strong> is definitely within delivery range and they make great pizza! Count me and Ali as attending too. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:15:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818199 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818199 BetaWulf 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? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:10:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818733 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_818733 etoiline It's up to you, really; if you don't think you can make steak for 30, go for snacks ;) Kidding. I'm just hoping we don't have 30 kinds of cookies and no actual food group members. ~j Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:10:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_819342 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_819342 jsights 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 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:18:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_820126 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_820126 tamunra I will be there, even if I don't make it to 50k! Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:45:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_820451 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_820451 tomlitton I'll be there. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:02:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_824845 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_824845 SierraLatkje 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:08:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_828186 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_828186 Cathy R I will be there. I'll bring a TGIO cake to celebrate! Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:34:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_830060 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_830060 Lell 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 &amp; cheese platter. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:48:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_840693 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_840693 cmk418 I'll be there. Bringing a veggie plate. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:05:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_841303 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_841303 harpsinger 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 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:03:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_854584 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_854584 stefanie_bean 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. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:16:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_857145 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_857145 lthwc 2590 words to go. I plan on attending. I can bring three bags of potato chips. See you there! -- Harold Chester Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:33:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_871279 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_871279 NozOnyCal I'll bring mini cheesecakes and red SOLO cups. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:01:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_873949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_873949 mizrenaissance I will be there if I'm feeling better too (boy do I hear ya, SierraLatkje!). I will bring some sort of gluten-free snack depending on what I'm up for making. If I land on something, I'll be sure no one here has posted it and then I'll post it. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:33:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_880893 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_880893 St Louis Red Even though I'm not a "winner" I can be there (Karaoke is good). Bringing soda and maybe some utensils, I guess. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:55:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_898664 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_898664 Janet_Norton_Bettag 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. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:07:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_899063 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_899063 Janet_Norton_Bettag 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. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:34:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914283 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_914283 UnderTheArch I plan to come. I'll bring some fresh fruit. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917134 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917134 WriterJoy I'll be there with cabbage salad. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:43:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917477 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_917477 Megan_Henrich I'll be there...I'm going to bring tiramisu... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:06:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_923668 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_923668 mizrenaissance OK, I'm bringing orange creme cupcakes. See you all tomorrow. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:49:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925598 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925598 LibrarianMarian I'll be there with some fresh fruit! Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:36:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_925932 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_925932 BetaWulf I'll bring plates, and two 2-litre coke bottles. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:11:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926623 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_926623 jaysencryer is it too late? if not I'll be there Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:40:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_927956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_927956 jaysencryer plus I'll bring something from Trader Joe's Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:41:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_927959 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_927959 SierraLatkje Some family stuff just came up. Can't make it after all. :( Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:22:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_928112 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=1#forum_thread_comment_928112 DavisR I'm betting I may be the last to RSVP. Does it even count at this point? Bringing nacho dip and chips Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:50:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_928409 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-missouri-st-louis/threads/41369?page=2#forum_thread_comment_928409