Sunday, October 28, 5:00 PM - The Kick-Off Party Begins!

Whew! I've finally got my recent time-eaters and distractions done with so now I can focus on NaNoWriMo. I cannot tell you how much I look forward to Sunday. I love a party! I'll be there, being nice (or pushy) with whomever it takes to get that back room, and I'll bring zopponde and two more high school kids, and maybe even Automotom (last year winner; too busy to NaNo this year). Who am I going to meet? I've got an informal list of people who indicated one way or the other on the Richmond forum:

• joewrotehaikus - You're writing a prequel this year, right? I want to hear about it on Sunday.
• afroquarian - You were at the kick-off last year, weren't you? See you again this Sunday.
• Fekhten - See you Sunday. ; )
• yukongold - Welcome to Richmond; I know you'll meet some cool people on Sunday. Have you been here long? And where did you move from?
• Fbattle - Congrats on signing up for your first WriMo, and looking forward to meeting you.
• Threelittlebirds - Sunday's almost here -- see you then.
• ElaineG - I'm glad you can make the party! Regarding restaurant choice, I think the Olive Garden will serve well enough, and continuity from last year isn't a bad thing. However, I would really like a great place for the final party, after we've all written a zillion words. Someplace cool and local, with lots of character, good food and drink. If you've got some suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
• herndon99 - See you on Sunday!
• kareshi - So glad you can come -- and you're bringing a friend! Try to get them signed up before you come, and if that doesn't happen, maybe we can convince them at the party. ; )
• kyates1963 - Oo, another newbie! We like newbies -- they're good eating!! (Ha ha!)
• Siyaa - I'm putting you on the "will probably come the party list" because I'm hopeful. Remember, people who give rides to dedicated Wrimos will get a special prize, so tell your parental units that. Also -- PurpleKitta4 and Zopponde are 14 years old, and there'll be some other high school age kids there, too.
• shrinkwrap - Hello, shrinkwrap! Love the username.
• ElaineG - Looking forward to meeting you. ; )
• SammyD - Too bad you missed last year's Kick-off; it was a blast. I'm gonna try hard to make this year's party as much fun. I'll be looking for you, and make sure you've got your three tagalongs, too. Are they signed up for NaNo yet? ; )

  If we're lucky, then maybe you guys can make it to the Kick-off, too:

• Lookability - I sure wish you could make the party, but if you can't, we'll see you at a Write-in.
• PurpleKitta4 - Maybe you can find a ride for Sunday? I'll have a special treat for your taxi driver. And you won't be the only school-age person at the party. Zopponde is your age, for one. She's also in marching band -- clarinet -- what do you play?
• Erikslilmuse - I know Saturday is better for you, but maybe you can show up on Sunday, even if only for a little while? I hope you can. ; )
• Crazeelayd - I'm sorry you can't make the Kick-off party, but good luck with your show! Would you like to start an "Off-topic" post in our Richmond forum, and tell us about the play? I'd love to hear about it.
• Smthngnbtwn - Too bad about your work schedule. Do you work late on Sunday? We might still be going strong past 7:00 PM. If that might be an option, Nano mail me.
• AliyaNeferSekhmet - I'm sorry we'll miss you! As for Write-ins, it seems that the World Cup might not work. If it doesn't, I'll keep the bus line in mind when I go looking for a place.
• MarthaBechtel - I hope work doesn't eat up your whole weekend and you can come to the Kick-off Party. And if you haven't seen it yet, I replied to your post about Newport News Wrimos. (I think you should get some weekly Write-ins going in NN!)
• M.E.Gray - Newport News is along way, but it'd be cool if you could make the party. Also -- let's see if we can't get the Newport News Wrimos together for your own write-ins; you've got two already (you and MarthaBechtel). I'd be glad to help.

  Wow. That's almost twenty-five people coming to the party. More would be great, so, what about you, Gemsong, tlareeves, JezBibi, joewrotehaikus, scdd, loralei, Tilleul, reflections, MoonbeamDreamer, herndon99, chief_fanatic, and ramblingjunebug? Any of you guys able to make the party?

  Did I miss anyone?? Boy, I hope I got everyone in the right list. I'm dreadful with names…

  See you all on Sunday!

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