Hello all!
It seems a long way away, and I suppose it is, but I like to think early about the TGIO (Thank God It's Over) Party. I think last year it was in York, but I know from Leeds meet ups that some people want to have it in Leeds (because we in Leeds are a lazy lot)
Also, what day? I'm thinking either the 1st or 2nd December - the Saturday or Sunday after Nano finishes, and as for time, I think the afternoon would mean that most people can make it.
And, what would you all like to do? In Manchester we all went to Pizza Hut last year, which was lots of fun, and involved pizza, which to me is a good thing, but any ideas on this as well?
So, please cast your votes as to when and where you would like it, and when you can make it as well! I want to get as many people along as possible!
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Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."
100,789 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2007 - 12 18
Well, me and my sister are free during the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday. If the TGIO party is in York, on Saturday, we won't be able to go because we're singing in a cabaret (she with our choir, me with the choir and solo) in the evening. I'd invite you all to come, because generally the cabarets are dead fun and there'll be food and drink, but we've got an oddly tiny venue this time round and it's not terribly convenient for... virtually anyone, including ourselves. Otherwise, we're good (though cripplingly nervous).
To summarise:
Leeds - Saturday - Two yes votes
Leeds - Sunday - Two yes votes
York - Saturday - Two no votes
York - Sunday - Two yes votes
I appreciate the thought that was mentioned on Saturday, and want to mention it again -- that those who have gone to meet ups could have more weight when it comes to deciding on the TGIO party (because they'll almost definitely turn up if they say they're going to). :)
P.S. Leeds would probably be the best option for us: we're not terribly wealthy and I have yet to pass my driving test. But if everyone decides York, we'll do our best.
100,789 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2007 - 12 22
Oh -- and pizza hut would be good, and it'd be a change from meeting up in a coffee shop. I can't remember what was done last year, 'cause I couldn't make it. :(
50,154 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2007 - 12 24
Well, this being the York and Leeds group, it's normal I think to have the opening party in Leeds and the closing one in York. So for me, my votes would go for York on Saturday, or York on Sunday (Sunday being the better of the two options). I'll come to Leeds if that ends up being the majority decision, but you lazy lot should come here for a change! ;)
----------2005: fell at the dreaded week two
2006: winner (hurrah!)
2007: winner again (hurrah!!)
50,083 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2007 - 13 29
I prefer Leeds mainly beacuse I am terribly incompetent when it comes to finding places, I have lived in Leeds for practically my whole life and still get lost. >.<
----------However if somebody would be willing to meet me and take me by the hand to ensure I don't get lost then I will go to wherever the forum decides.
I don't mind about venue, I don't eat pizza but I am sure there will be non-pizza and non-cheese related products?
I did hear though that there is some kind of ice-cream factory extravaganza thing at Pizza Hut, I'll just eat there lol.
So apart from being extremely fussy and quite incompetent I am quite happy to go with the consensus, as long as it involves chocolate, cake or ice-cream!
Hope to see you all soon,
Elaine. xxx
"Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity."
50,365 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2007 - 14 12
I prefer Leeds too, again because it's on a direct train line. However York is no problem if we want to go for that, and I have to admit I'd love an excuse to go there.
If it's going to be York, though, I'd prefer Saturday since the trains are more frequent and I'm going to have to make a connection in Leeds.
----------NaNo 2007 - Moths
2006 - The Eye of Rakaros
2005 - Approximate Destruction
2004 - JSBCBS
2003 - From Here To There
22,700 / 50,000
Nov 20, 2007 - 07 44
Not a great weekend for Wombat or me, really.
Wombat is simply not here - away with his choir...
I'm singing in a concert in York on Saturday night but could do Sat afternoon in either York or Leeds (York preferably).
Sunday is no good as I shall be going to Halifax to see Wombat's choir performance.
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Nano 05: Excess Baggage (chicklit) - finished at 50,100!
Nano 06: Moving on (literary fiction) - unfinished at 50,090!
Nano 07: something to do with elves in a wood... for kids
70,067 / 50,000
Nov 20, 2007 - 13 30
York's better for me. Like JellyWellington said, we did Leeds for the kick off party, so it would be nicer to have something a bit nearer home for the TGIO party.
Either Sat or Sun works in the afternoon.
17,072 / 50,000
Nov 21, 2007 - 15 10
Saturday afternoon in Leeds works for me. But York, though further out, isn't impossible, and I can probably do Sunday too if I'm given a fair bit of warning so I can sort out transport.
If, y'know, I can bear to drag myself there. Cos I don't think I'll be finishing...
100,789 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 11 21
My mum went and booked me in for a haircut on the Saturday, so Sunday/Leeds or Sunday/York seem better, but I could still make it for Saturday/Leeds.
50,330 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 14 19
As much as I would like to be lazy and stay in Leeds, there seem a fair few who prefer or can get to York, so I think it'll be in York. Magenta would be able to come if it's in York too hopefully, which'd be good. I think it's fairer to have it in York if the kick off was in Leeds.
I'm nominate Sunday as the day, as it seems quite a lot of you can do that (and I will really struggle to do Saturday).
So initially - Sunday 2nd December in the afternoon. However, I don't know York. Anyone want to help out with venue suggestions? It'd really help, otherwise I'll be pretty stuck!
----------Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."
397 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 14 56
Hello,
I'm easy with where and when although I'm not sure Im alowed come as I will definitely have failed. However, can you let me know (when a venue's chosen) if it's wheelchair accessible.
Just in case I gatecrash.......
Sandra xx
6,717 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 05 17
The TGIO party is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not you completed the 50k. Those of us who've failed can be just as glad that it's over...
----------Claire - co-ML for England :: York & Leeds
Status (Bob): Eviction notices posted
Status (Me): Just get out of me, already.
Status (Novel): Almost taking shape
"Now one's bald, one's in a boat and they're both unconscious."
28,378 / 50,000
Nov 24, 2007 - 12 58
Cool. I hope to be there but may not be.
----------wordcount widgets
50,154 / 50,000
Nov 24, 2007 - 19 18
I should be there, wherever the venue, whether it's in York or Leeds, and can do either Saturday or Sunday (though Sunday for preference I think).
----------2005: fell at the dreaded week two
2006: winner (hurrah!)
2007: winner again (hurrah!!)
22,700 / 50,000
Nov 25, 2007 - 08 35
As previously noted, I can do the Sat in York but not Sunday...
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Nano 05: Excess Baggage (chicklit) - finished at 50,100!
Nano 06: Moving on (literary fiction) - unfinished at 50,090!
Nano 07: something to do with elves in a wood... for kids
50,330 / 50,000
Nov 26, 2007 - 11 30
If we go on like this, there'll be no TGIO, as I have no idea where to hold one. I don't know York at all - I know that you are all writing hard at the moment, but I really need help on this to make it work - please?!
I need a good location - suitable for all ages, where we can all sit and talk together easily. Any suggestions?
----------Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."
85,265 / 50,000
Nov 26, 2007 - 11 54
Does anyone know where they had it last year? If it was in York someone in the group from last year must know.
6,717 / 50,000
Nov 26, 2007 - 16 14
Last year it was in the upper room of the Black Swan public house, which was free to hire. Don't know if it's available this year - can someone try finding out?
----------Claire - co-ML for England :: York & Leeds
Status (Bob): Eviction notices posted
Status (Me): Just get out of me, already.
Status (Novel): Almost taking shape
"Now one's bald, one's in a boat and they're both unconscious."
50,330 / 50,000
Nov 26, 2007 - 17 55
I'll try, but I have a job interview (including a presenation) to prepare for the 29th, and then I go away on the 30th all day, until the 1st. Got so much to do - if someone could volunteer to help out then I'll love them forever!
----------Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."
4,290 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 04 09
It's OK, I work near the Black Swan, I'll pop in at lunchtime and see if they're free.
----------If you can fly a Sopwith Camel, you can fly anything.
4,290 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 05 56
Nope, they're full up for Sunday.
Any other ideas? There are other pub-type places that have function rooms but most are horrible "All Bar Slug & Piano 38" type bars. And I've no idea if/what they charge for the room.
Pizza Hut was mentioned and I've suggested Jumbo's Chinese Buffet, but if we want to book there they're going to need numbers.
Can we have a straw poll on how many people are actually thinking of coming? As has been mentioned earlier, you don't have to have finished (I'm coming and look at my puny wordcount total).
----------If you can fly a Sopwith Camel, you can fly anything.
50,154 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 06 26
I'm almost certainly coming, though I hate chinese food (and Jumbo's restaurant - too many really bad work do's!) - Pizza Hut would be fine though!
----------So Yes I'll be coming if it's a pub or a pizza
No, I'll give it a miss if it's at Jumbo's.
2005: fell at the dreaded week two
2006: winner (hurrah!)
2007: winner again (hurrah!!)
53,335 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 07 31
I'd love to come but cannot. I will try to clear my diary for next year. I didn't sign up until mid-October this year and by then it was too late.
Hope you all have a fantastic time.
Tosca
----------Tosca
50,365 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 09 28
I should be along, even though it looks like I won't get cheap advance tickets. Eh, I'll live (even if those gits at work underpaid me! I feel soooo appreciated, Next...), and I want to be there so I will. I missed out on last year's party, I want to make it this time!
I like the idea of a pub or Pizza Hut. Not so big on the Chinese as I'm not really into that food, but I'd probably show up anyway.
(edit) Oh yeah, is anyone else coming into York by train so we can meet at the station again?
----------NaNo 2007 - Moths
2006 - The Eye of Rakaros
2005 - Approximate Destruction
2004 - JSBCBS
2003 - From Here To There
50,330 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 10 53
I'll be coming to York by train - and thank you for finding out about the Black Swan Brickie - I really appreciate it. Is there a pizza hut in York?
----------Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."
4,290 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 11 46
There are three of them, all within a five-minute radius.
----------If you can fly a Sopwith Camel, you can fly anything.
85,265 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 11 51
If we're coming down on the side of a pizza hut on sunday, then is anyone else bringing children? I might be able to join in if I can bring my cheerleading section.
50,365 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 13 51
Gah, can't edit my post. Just wanted to say... might turn out to be a maybe more than a yes.
Stupid Next. I want my money NOW, not December...
----------NaNo 2007 - Moths
2006 - The Eye of Rakaros
2005 - Approximate Destruction
2004 - JSBCBS
2003 - From Here To There
50,083 / 50,000
Nov 27, 2007 - 15 19
I'd love to come if us people from Leeds will be meeting at the station and then heading to York together.
----------I am, as I have mentioned before, very, very good at getting lost lol!
If it is Pizza Hut are there non pizza and non cheese related products on the menu?
I'm far too fussy for my own good!
Very much looking forward to seeing people there,
So, (hopefully) meeting people at the Leeds Train Station and then meeting people in York.
Until Sunday,
Congratulations to all who have finished and Best Of Luck to all still going!
Elaine. xxx
"Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity."
50,330 / 50,000
Nov 28, 2007 - 01 12
There is a PIzza Hut in York:
14 Clifford Street, York, North Yorkshire, England, YO1 1RD Tel: 01904 646361
It has wheelchair access too.
How would that be? If it's a yes, I need numbers so I can book - at the moment I have no idea. Please PM/post etc. if you haven't already and if you want to come.
----------Also, what time? How is 2pm, or is that too late?
Lizzie - Suitable-Boy
Co-ML for Leeds and York
leeds_england[at]nanowrimo[dot]org
"The trouble with writing a novel is that literally anything can happen."