Thanks for your inquiry into the Kick off Party! We're glad we got such a huge turnout. But we're going to have to close this thread as we've reached our max. Anyone wanting to hang out can do so at the Mandolin with R.Whitacre and the others who choose to gather there abouts. We'll open thead soon for the Mid Day Party and the TGIO parties. Will plan on larger attendance! Thanks for understanding.
Thread now closed. Please be aware that our space is limited...writers only.
Details remain up for those needing the information.
Tacoma/Pierce County's Annual NaNoWriMo Kick-off party!
WHEN: FRIDAY, October 30, 2009 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Volunteers please come at 4:15 for set-up.
WHERE: the Puyallup Borders in either the cafe or the back right corner. The address is: 3829 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98373. There is map link here: http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_417
We've got limited space so writers only please. We're planning for 20 people.
BRING WITH YOU: a pad of paper and pen or pencil of choice
two markers: one your favorite color and one your main charater's favorite color
money for a coffee, snack, or book if you like (dutch)
As we will be mingling and playing games please do not bring your laptop. We don't want any accidents.
Respondez s'il vous plait.
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Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
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Oct 4, 2009 - 16 05
I would love to participate in a kickoff party. I am in Lakewood and serve in the military so nights would be beat for me any time after 5pm. Also if it could be child friendly that would be awesome so that my wife and daughter could attend.Let me know if anything gets organized.
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Oct 4, 2009 - 17 30
I agree with JJessie that it needs to be family friendly, as my 10 year old is doing NaNo with me this year.
So should we plan on something for like Friday, the 30th, or perhaps earlier that week?
Zabrina
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Oct 5, 2009 - 22 44
Family friendly sounds like fun! Great suggestion.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
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Oct 9, 2009 - 18 21
Hey I'm interested too and family friendly would be great as my 8 year old is being my muse for this book. I live in Puyallup and evening would be good although I am limited to Friday and Saturday evenings.
Chris Weigand
----------Angelsformymuse
Myrria's Legacy
Christina Weigand
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Oct 10, 2009 - 09 48
I live in the Tacoma area and Friday night the 30th is a good night, as the next night is Trick-or-Treat night. Alternately, we could do a Sunday morning brunch thingy on November 1st. There's a coffee shop in Tacoma that Nano's have traditionally met at, called "The Mandolin Cafe" (http://www.themandolincafe.com/) They are open at 8am on Sunday and have a private room we could gather at (reservations and small fee required...but if we all chipped in...) and it's family friendly with free wifi.
Come to think on it, Sunday am would work best for me. How about you guys?
-Birgitte
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Oct 10, 2009 - 12 50
Seeing as Halloween is my favorite holiday, I would love a Sunday morning brunch.
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Oct 10, 2009 - 12 51
Hi. Just a heads up. We've got two proposed locations for the meetup and two separate dates. I'm narrowing down details, but I'd rather not pay anyone for a location because well...anything we do will come out of our pockets. Zabrina's trying to get the Borders in Puyallup to host it for us (hopefully for free) and the Mandolin's a great backup. I'm thnking either Friday the 30th at night or Sunda the 25th in the afternoon. Weigh in on the decision, I promise to listen to everyone's side.
Trilli
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
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Oct 10, 2009 - 16 33
Friday the 30th at Borders sounds like a great idea if we can get them to host us.
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Oct 10, 2009 - 18 13
I agree! :)
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Oct 10, 2009 - 18 17
Given my lack of transportation I'm partial to the Borders in Puyallup. I'm abstaining for choosing a day and time - my work schedule is pretty much whenever they want me. So it's going to take some bribery no matter what the date and time.
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Oct 15, 2009 - 15 32
Friday the 30th in Puyallup works best for me. or Sunday afternoon but not morning.
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Oct 15, 2009 - 16 45
I'd like to come! Borders would probably work best for me, and Friday or Sunday would be better than Sat, but I might be able to make it on another day, depending on the time.
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Oct 17, 2009 - 12 45
I took off the 30th from work! We're still checking on locations. Thanks for your patience! We'll get it up as soon as possible.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
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Oct 18, 2009 - 08 56
I'd gladly come on Friday, 10-30, anywhere in the Puyallup area. (Borders would be fine.) An evening time sounds best for most of the reply-ers above, and I'm game for that, too. Thanks for the work so far, Trilli, and let us all know when things "gel"!
-----------CMS
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Oct 18, 2009 - 23 20
Well, failing the Borders in Puyallup, the Barnes and Noble here in Lakewood might appreciate us too, especially on a Friday evening. It's at the Town Center, right on the Pierce Transit lines, so it's not in the least difficult to get to if we prefer that.
Besides, it's a bit bigger, and there's a theater right next door for a little Hollywood-level inspiration ;)
----------2006: Destiny's Dream- 80263 words (Complete to Edit 1)
2007: Nano Empire- 82,434 words (Complete, awaiting Edit 1)
2008: Rogue's Revenge- 54,121 words (to be completed in 2010)
2009: Tabbi's Trial- 0 words (but a huge pile of research)
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Oct 19, 2009 - 12 26
Friday the 30th would be best for me, because my brothers coming home for leave on the 31st and I'll be busy doing things with him on the 31st and 1st.
----------Nothing worth doing is easy.
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Oct 22, 2009 - 18 59
Yay! I'll be there with bells on (literally). I have a work Halloween party that day, so unfortunately, you'll be able to recognize me as the NaNoWriMo participant dressed as...Tinkerbell.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 07 35
I'll be there
----------John Draper,
Writer,
Puyallup, Wash.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 17 12
95% sure I will be there.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 17 55
I can be there. I also prefer the Puyallup Borders, since I live right across the street from it. :P
----------Need help? Get a lesson from Uncle Orson
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Oct 24, 2009 - 09 32
I will be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oct 24, 2009 - 10 02
I can be there on Friday night at or after 6 or Sunday morning. I don't have a preference, just let me know :)
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Oct 24, 2009 - 11 13
I will be there, Puyallup borders works good for me.
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Oct 29, 2009 - 15 46
I will be there, provided I can convince my parents to take me. :)EDIT: I Will not be attending. Flu. :( Have fun everyone!
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Oct 24, 2009 - 16 21
Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the kick off party. I am working a night shift that night. Military schedule kills me sometimes. I will be there in heart though. Anxious to get things started with Nano. If there is any important information put out please someone place notes about it in here as I will have internet there so I can check in here for any info pertaining to the event. Too bad you can't do video through my Ipod or I could do a video conference so I could be there..lol. Well have fun and hope to make it to a write in soon.
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Oct 24, 2009 - 22 18
Yay, a place is picked! Hopefully it wont change. But I'll be there either way. Make up a name tage for "Moneca".
----------Nothing worth doing is easy.
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Oct 25, 2009 - 09 13
I would definitely like to attend the kickoff party! Like I said in my intro, I'm super nervous about social sits, but if I get scared I'll make my hubs drag me in by my hair and duct tape me to a chair :)
So, count me in!
Also, I'm kinda poor, but if there is anything I can do to help out, just let me know!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
~*Amber*~
ETA: Just to confirm, is it Friday the 30th? Or Saturday? It's listed as Saturday the 30th in the main post ...
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Oct 25, 2009 - 12 27
Count me in. Friday at Borders works out well.
Alice
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Oct 25, 2009 - 15 09
I should be able to make it! 99% sure :)
----------Oh, and did you mean FRIDAY the 30th? It says Saturday, but that would be the 31st.
x's and o's,
--Jenna
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Oct 25, 2009 - 15 24
Um, I can't RSVP until I know if it's Friday the 30th, or Saturday the 31st. Anyone?
-Birgitte