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[STICKY] OFFICIAL EVENTS!

Lanois — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:04:56 +0000

This is the official thread for our official events! Please check this often to see what we're doing, when we're doing it, and if there are any special instructions.

Please don't reply directly to this thread - we'd like to keep it easy for everyone to see what's going on and when something new has been posted.

Enjoy the show!

Danielle & Violet
Co-MLs, Macon
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USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Happy T-Giving

Dixie Dawg — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:14:51 +0000

Happy T-Giving to everyone. My bride and I hope you will have a fun time. We are off to Fl. for a Hot Rod show. I guess we will do this again for the edit part of the nanowrimo road show?
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USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Just tried my hand at something new.

K.D.Storm — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:35:09 +0000

I just uploaded my banner and I am not sure if anyone can see it. I have never made one before so am curious how it turned out. I can see it on my novel info but not on replies yet so if I am doing something wrong I am open for someone to guide me on how to do it right. Thank you so much!
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" I am never alone as long as the voices in my head and the charactors in my stories are around to keep me company!"

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Super dooper schmooper big idea

Dragonchilde — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:18:14 +0000

With apologies to Sid the Science Kid.

Today is the NaNo fundraising driving! We're aiming for 100k... sure, it's an insane goal, but this has never been an event where people do things in any fashion one could describe as sane.

I just made a donation myself! Now, we already have a 23.64% donation rate... how awesome would it be if we could hit 50%?

Already have a halo? Donate it to someone else! All you have to do is put their username in instead of yours, and you can still get your regular goodies. I already get a halo because of being staff, but I know of someone else in Macon who didn't have one, so I donated it. :)

I'm getting a window cling...I can't wait.

So toss us a few bucks! Broke? You can still help! It's okay! We have ways to help with that, too. Goodsearch (whichcosts you absolutely nothing) raised over $2k last year! You can even start a sponsorship page, just like with walk-a-thon participants, and get your friends and family to help!
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Heather Dudley
Forums Moderator
Liquid Story Binder, on sale for 50% off during November!
A Dragon Writes

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Twitter! Anyone else?

Dragonchilde — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:06 +0000

I know I have some of you (Violet, Richard, Danie) but I think I'm missing some people!

Who here has a twitter?

Mine's http://www.twitter.com/dragonchilde (of course)

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Heather Dudley
Forums Moderator
Liquid Story Binder, on sale for 50% off during November!
A Dragon Writes

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Unoffical Write-In

K.D.Storm — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:16:06 +0000

If anyone is interested after I get off work Saturday I am going on the back deck to do some major writing. Anyone is welcome to join me. It's usually quiet there until about 7pm. I am going to probubly get to clock out between 4:30pm and 5pm. So if anyone is interested come to A.P.'s Hidden Hideaway on Saturday (Sorry but you have to be at 18 after a certain time to be there because smoking is allowed). If anyone has any questions on directions email me and I will help you out. :)
You won't be able to miss me. I am the only red head there with a computer pecking away LMAO!
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" I am never alone as long as the voices in my head and the charactors in my stories are around to keep me company!"

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

50k or bust

Dragonchilde — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:37 +0000

I'm aiming to break the 50k barrier tonight. I'm at 46,443. I can totally push through tonight!
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Heather Dudley
Forums Moderator
Liquid Story Binder, on sale for 50% off during November!
A Dragon Writes

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Fun site that helped me churn out some words

Buttercreamqueen — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:32 +0000

This website helps you with a beat the clock type thing. I love it!
http://writeordie.drwicked.com/
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3 frosted cupcakes equal 1 slice of 3 tiered cake.....Cupcake math, the only math I remember.

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Tonight's (Thursday's) Write-in

Dragonchilde — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:14 +0000

I AM coming! Nathan said he might be late from work, though, so I may be running late. I'm coming hell or high water... even if I have to come after the write-in to get some time out of the house!
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Heather Dudley
Forums Moderator
Liquid Story Binder, on sale for 50% off during November!
A Dragon Writes

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

The forces of nature are conspiring against me!

Buttercreamqueen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:58 +0000

That's right my attempt at Nano and I are the targets a major conspiracy to prevent our success. I have had the flu, a sinus infection, earlier this week an eye infection, and now I have a child with the flu. Having all of this crude is the reason I have not attended any of the meet ups. I lost around 1200 words when I was so out of it on cold meds that I just dumped them.

Oh, I feel a little better now that I have whined about it. I am hoping to use the Thanksgiving holidays as a write-a-thon. Needing to write is also great excuse to avoid awkward long conversations with family! So, I'm off to suck it up.

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3 frosted cupcakes equal 1 slice of 3 tiered cake.....Cupcake math, the only math I remember.

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

My New NANO Goal

Ice_Dragoness — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:33:38 +0000

I'm pledging myself to something very eccentric. I'm going for 50K by 3:00 PM on Nov. 20.

Reasons: I want very badly to win 2009 NANO, with a worthwhile novel (as I thought 2007's was, except that in two years I've lost some copies and what I retained wasn't complete). Then I just discovered, or realized, this afternoon that the three older grandkids have not 4, but 9 days total, vacation from school for Tgiving: Nov. 21 – Nov. 29. Well, that's a potential loss of 9 days' Writing Time, as it's difficult to Write in a household of 5 adults and 5 children, ages 11 months to 10 years, and my only computer is a reconditioned desktop in my daughter's living room. The children's bedtime is 8 PM, so no computer use after that; and I usually try to escape to my separate quarters when they arrive home at 3:15, as my babysitting day (which begins at 7 AM on weekdays and 5 AM on weekends) is usually over. I may have to start (THE HORROR! THE HORROR!) writing in my bedroom, in illegible longhand. (O please O Writing Angels, deliver me from that!)
I don't have a working laptop so couldn't participate in a write-in, don't have transportation, and babysit all day 7 days a week. Whee! So my determination must be cranked up to Intense to do this. I will.

Hanne-Marie
The Happy and Eccentric NANO'er
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“Even the Dead have business, there on The Other Side, and it doesn't always concern us.” Mary Grace Hicks in Mediumistic Mary at the Old Railroad Trestle (2007 NaNo Project)
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Not as well as I hoped

K.D.Storm — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:19:59 +0000

I didn't do as well as I thought I would have done. I did catch up a little but I didn't get ahead. But I did get some well needed rest which will help keep me fueled for more writing as well as maintaining my night job and keepinng up with my son. I am just wanting to make sure to keep myself going to complete this novel. This is the most I have ever written and I won't lie it fills me with a little bit of pride in knowing I have come this far. Have a great day everyone and I wish everyone good luck with their upcoming word counts!
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" I am never alone as long as the voices in my head and the charactors in my stories are around to keep me company!"

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

This has to be a first for NaNoWriMo...

kellycarter — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:23:45 +0000

While I was working on my novel last night, I was letting a baby flying squirrel that I'm rehabbing play around in my room. It was perched up on the curtain valance above my computer desk watching me work. Suddenly it jumped (glided) down and landed on my laptop keyboard. It typed the word byg. I'm leaving that in my story!

I hope the "rule Nazis" don't turn me in for breaking some obscure rule about collaborating with a non-human.
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Kelly Carter
2009 first-time NaNo
50k in 30 or DIE !!!

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Mooselings Gear!

Lanois — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:45:36 +0000

I know that many of you enjoy the official NaNoWriMo gear that you can get here at the site, but I also know that many of you love our mascot, Mickey. This year, we've created a CafePress shop full of Mooselings stuff! You can find it here: http://www.cafepress.com/mooselings

The prices are the minimum CafePress prices - there is no mark up. We are not making any money off of these items - they are simply available for anyone who wants to have something with our regional logo.

Hope you enjoy!

Danie
Co-ML, Macon
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Now we're cooking with gas

Dragonchilde — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:16:41 +0000

I'm gunnin' for ya, top numbers.

Final count for the night: 30,474
Session count: 8,776
Session time: 2:28

Now THAT is what I call catching up. tomorrow's gonna be even better, since I didn't even get started until 10 tonight.
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Heather Dudley
Forums Moderator
Liquid Story Binder, on sale for 50% off during November!
A Dragon Writes

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Mid Month Meeting Reminder!

Xandurh — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:12:12 +0000

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that the Mid Month party is today starting at 6pm. Directions have been sent to those who RSVP'd, but if you didn't receive the directions and should have, please let us know!

If you need more detailed info on the party, please check out the Official Events sticky thread at the top of the forums.

Can't wait to see you guys tonight :D
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Violet

2004 // The Gemini Effect won!
2005 // Lilim's Gate 17,144
2006 // Into the Fire won!
2007 // A Prince's Ransom won!
2008 // In Your Dreams won!

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I am wondering something

K.D.Storm — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:54:18 +0000

If you arrive at the 50k word count and you are ahead of schedule and your novel isn't finished are you allowed to go over the 50k word count?
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" I am never alone as long as the voices in my head and the charactors in my stories are around to keep me company!"

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Enyoyable Write-In

meannah — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:28:42 +0000

I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the write in at ABC Thursday. It was the first we've been able to attend this year and it was nice to have so many come. It was exciting to see a couple of new faces (Yay!) and also a couple of others we've missed from the past year or so. I hope you all come back again and that we can make another write-in :)

We're looking forward to the mid-month meeting :) Macon Mooselings are most excellent and so are our Municipal Liasons!
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meannah

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Thursday Write-In Reminder!

Xandurh — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:19:01 +0000

Today is our official weekly write-in at the ABC (Atlanta Bread Company) in Warner Robins! We'll be kicking off some timed writes at 6pm and will go till around 7pm, but everyone is welcome to stick around and socialize afterward. :)

I'll be wearing my day-glo yellow ML shirt, so we should be easy to spot. That and the laptops should give us away. ;)

Hope to see you there! And if you need directions, there's a link to Google Maps in the Calendar on our main region forum page, or you can ask here.
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Violet

2004 // The Gemini Effect won!
2005 // Lilim's Gate 17,144
2006 // Into the Fire won!
2007 // A Prince's Ransom won!
2008 // In Your Dreams won!

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

Non-Depressing Shout-outs

gleefulpagan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:21:10 +0000

I went to the main "shout-out" forum this morning and my excitement at reaching 11k in three days was quickly deflated by the titles I read there ... one of which was 25k! Clearly some people are single, childless, don't eat or sleep, and are adept at manipulating the space-time continuum.
Anyway!
First - I wanted to extend a deeply grateful shout-out to Violet for making my unbelievably spiffy new banner (first year I've ever had one, I feel almost official now!) ... you are the bomb-diggedy, and I'm not just saying that because I love your shoes.
Second - Here's an enthusiastic shout-out to Miri and Danie for keeping me on my toes and at my keys ... I promised myself I would keep up with them this year and they're giving me quite a run for my money. Since I am the most non-competitive person I know in every other area of my life, this is unusual and exhilarating and fun. Thanks, guys!
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- gleefulpagan -

2007: Death's Daughter - Win! 2008: Dragon's Child - Win!
Blogging in the Dark

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Mid-month Gathering

Valqis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:28:54 +0000

Maybe I am asking a little early, but what is going on with the Mid-Month at Violet's house. Is it still going on? When do people need to RSVP by? Will directions be sent? Have been looking forward to it and need someone to tell me I am not losing my mind (more than normal anyway).

Another thing, is it going to be a party party, or a get together to write and chat party like the write-ins?
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USA :: Georgia :: Macon

ScanPost Thread

Lanois — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:41:23 +0000

Some of you may recall from past years that we can get this nifty-looking graph that keeps track of all of the words written in our regions. We're going to use that tool again! If you'd like to be included on this graph, just post to this thread. If you'd prefer not to be included, don't reply to this thread. Nice and simple!

Danie
Co-ML, Georgia::Macon

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Unofficial Wednesday Write-In

Miri Mirror — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:46:02 +0000

Extremely last-minute, I know, so my feelings won't be hurt if no one else shows. ;)

A couple of my school Mooselings and I will be hanging out at BAM in Warner Robins for a couple hours tomorrow, starting at 1 PM. Taking advantage of the holiday, y'know. If anyone else happens to be able to drop by, we'd love to have you! Hopefully we'll get more done this time, because I really need to.
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Black Friday 10k Challenge

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The Best Birthday Give I Can Give Me/Mini-Writing Retreat

K.D.Storm — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:19:09 +0000

This Saturday is my 36th birthday. I had said at the first of the year that I would write my first novel by my 36th birthday and now it looks as if it's going to happen (HOORAY!!!!). I have managed to get both Friday/Saturday off work (Two days in a row...Haven't seen that in awhile) and since payday lines up with it I have decided to rent a cheap hotel room with a microwave/fridge, cable tv, and a nice huge soft bed. Not leaving the room til I have to go to work Sunday (Bringing my own coffee pot and carton of cigarettes). There is only three things I am doing. Sleeping, writing, and taking a bubble bath where no one is banging on the door "MOM!!!!!"-LMAO.

Hopefully I will be able to get in eight hours of writing each day (Not in one sitting of course) and be able to get a little closer to that 50k that I desire if not surpassing it. That is going to be my ideal way of welcoming my 36th year on this earth!!!!!!! Plus by doing it this way there is no risk of a hang over or feeling bloated from too much b-day cake-LMAO!!!!!
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" I am never alone as long as the voices in my head and the charactors in my stories are around to keep me company!"

USA :: Georgia :: Macon

The Sanskrit Phenomenon

Richard Jeter — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:27 +0000

So this happened to me last night, not for the first time but it always amuses me somewhat, and I was just curious if anyone else had experienced something similar in all their own times with NaNo.

I was lying in bed, minding my own business, when suddenly my muse began kicking me in the shins. "Wake up! You have a story idea! Lots of words! Quickly, to the computer!"

Outside of November I may have just ignored it, but these days, I'll take everything I can get. So off I crawled, through the deepest recesses of the night, to squint at my computer screen until the wee morning hours. I felt like I got a good bit accomplished, nearly an additional 1000 words that I looked forward to posting once I was a little more coherent. Except now, here, past the crack of noon, staring at the fruits of my labors, this may as well be written in Sanskrit (hence the title, haha!).

I mean...I think I know what I was trying to do, but...wow. This is rough even by NaNo standards. So I'm glad the story has progressed, but it seems that this evening, in the time that would have been spent writing these 1000 words, I will instead be editing them to make them actually fit into the story in such a way that I can continue building off of them.

Commiserate with me, Mooselings. Have you all had your own brushes with the completely incomprehensible?
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Richard Jeter - The Most Read Author in Antarctica!
...no, really!