HEY WRIMOS!
Welcome aboard for another year of NANO!
First thing's first: Kickoff party is gonna be late this year. Usually I do it Oct 31... this year I'm going to be out of town until Nov 2! therefore, November 6th is going to be our regional kickoff party/write-in. We can decide on official write-ins then.
The Informations:
Place: 608 Berkeley Ave
Alamosa, CO
Time: 6pm-whatever
Food: Potluck it! Bring something - cookies, drinks, whatever you like. Doesn't have to be fancy, but if you want nomming food, let there be nomming food.
My Number: 505-793-3349
Coming? Please to be leaving a message here letting me know. It's fine if you can't be here right on time, I'm there all night. ^_-
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Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
32,386 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2009 - 21 51
Squeeeee! This is going to be great! If I get the chance I'll try to cook something. I can't wait!
----------Everyone will say something has taken, eaten, or sealed their souls. Mine? It was taken by fanfiction, eaten by manga and anime, sealed by NaNoWiMo, and totally consumed by music. Why do you ask? - Keltic Cat
40,008 / 50,000
Oct 22, 2009 - 22 01
Over the river--the Rio Grande
Through the woods--Poncha Pass
Ms. Cosmo is com'n to Alamosa!
Look'n to write a great story, words of wisdom for all of mankind. Plotting dastardly deeds and heroic stands. Sharing food and drink with fellow enthusiasts. Can I bare my soul to perfect strangers? For the first time in my life I'm a WriMo-who would have thunk it? Ms. Cosmo has opened yet another chapter! With 50,000 words I hope.
----------"I sain my soul with the three drops of the cauldron:
dew of originality,
dew of inspiration,
dew of imagination,
my soul, my heart, my mind..." Caitlin Matthews
66,977 / 50,000
Oct 27, 2009 - 21 37
So, I know Little_One isn't going to be able to do anything but I was thinking of having a sit in at my apartment Halloween night (midnight to whenever). I live on the Adams State campus and will be up late anyway. Anyone willing to join, I can have snacks and music as background sounds!
Either way, I'll probably be there November 6th if I can find a ride! The problem is that there's a V-ball game that night, the second to last one, and I promised my old roommate to go cheer her on (she's on the team). Ideas...?
15,500 / 50,000
Oct 31, 2009 - 20 20
Hey All!
Just checking in to see if anyone else is anxiously awaiting the turn of days.
I couldn't make it to Alamosa tonight for the gathering, but plan on being there on the 6th. Very exciting for me. I have been doing NaNo since '05 but have always lived too far to make it to a write-in. Yeah!
So, what's everyone writing about this year? I plan on finding out how a serial killers mind works. We'll see how it goes!
Good luck to all and happy writing!
----------What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
2008 - Thinking Outside the Box (4,476 / 50,000)
2007 - Powerless- (Winner)
2006 - The Man Who Asked for Directions (winner)
2005 - Earning the Lottery (winner)
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Nov 2, 2009 - 11 27
Well I haven't once made it to a write-in, but heck! Why not? I'll do it! Kick-off party woo! :D Go SLVians!
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
38,366 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 15 51
Am not sure if you got my earlier comment but I plan to attend the Write In on Nov. 6.
This is a brand new experience for me but I'm writing and loving it so far!
See you on Friday
505 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 19 54
Hey guys! Sorry for the silence, I was hangin' out in Minnesota!
Our write-in is still on and I am JAZZED that we're going to have so many there!
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
505 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 20 15
Oh! and you caught my attention with this! I wrote the beginning of a novel once that was a serial killer's diary but it was stunningly hard to stay in character for someone ice cold! I actually planned to write my novel this year about a girl who falls madly in love with a serial killer but it isn't my usual style and I wussed out. Instead I'm going with closet monsters, which is an idea I toyed with two years ago and lost interest in but still like and I might still go back to the serial killer one. xD
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
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Nov 3, 2009 - 17 54
I was going to write a historical fantasy sort of thing but lost interest because I thought of it at the end of the summer. :P
SO I'm writing a fanovel that might become an original novel. I haven't decided yet. Anyway, it's based off of the pc game Clive Barker's Undying. Should be fun. :D
I'm psyched for Friday!
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
505 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 21 17
Okay, let's play this a bit more organized.
Those who are for-sure attending (of course if we get a snowstorm this weekend I won't expect you to brave it XD), plz2b writing your name, time you anticipate arriving (for those that need to come late or want to come early), and what snack item you intend to bring.
So for me:
Little_one, I live here, and if I can get out of it none (shhhh)
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
0 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 08 12
I will be attending even if I have to walk over with my laptop over my shoulder and my snack in my hand. ;) :P
So, time...I don't work, so six or six thirty depending on what kind of transportation I can get. And snack will be...er...edible. Yes edible. :D Okay, seriously uh...I'll get back to you on that, I work today so I can find something there.
Your house is by the dorms and the soccer practice field just off of Murphy correct?
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
38,366 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 20 26
Organized is good
I should be there between 6 and 6:30 but I probably will not stay long as I don't own a laptop and will be writing by hand (groan).
I assume that a Write In is just that, primarily devoted to writing? Sounds like I may be the only newbie so bear with me! I'll be there just to make some wrimo connections.
As for food, I'll bring quacamole and chips.
Did you catch the commentary in Tuesday's Courier? Simmons wrote about NanoWrimo, why she isn't doing it because she sees the value of editing...
Thanks for hosting.
505 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 20 35
Hey Merrus. No worries about the handwriting, it'll work lol. I'm thinking of putting together a few games 'cause just sitting and writing gets so boring.
As for that commentary: the amount of angry I am now harboring is immense. I'd do something like write back but that's too much effort when I can be pissed off right here.
Who the hell does this "Virginia Simmons" think she is? Basically she's pissed because she can't be arsed to write 50,000 and has thus decided that it is stupid and impossible so she has to argue that she's more worried about editing.
Screw. Her.
-huff-
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
38,366 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 13 45
I couldn't agree with you more. Grrr
Kudos for all those out there (including us, of course) writing their little hearts out, willing to just put it out there, not having to develop the perfect manuscript.
Personally, I love the freedom of not editing!
I feel like I'm being taken for one wild ride...and know not where I'll end up.
M
32,386 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 20 19
Little-One, sorry but it looks like I won't make it after all. Something's come up and I'll be busy for that time. Sorry!
----------Everyone will say something has taken, eaten, or sealed their souls. Mine? It was taken by fanfiction, eaten by manga and anime, sealed by NaNoWiMo, and totally consumed by music. Why do you ask? - Keltic Cat
505 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 23 49
Don't worry about it. If you can make it later in the night you're still welcome. ^^
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
0 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 07 45
I'm taking an extra shift at work so I'll be later than expected. Perhaps 7:30.
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
40,008 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 09 02
Sorry to be late with kick off reply.
Yes I'm coming, arrival estimated at 6:30 pm. Food: snacks, something sweet, something salty and some grapes if they look good at the store on my way out of Salida. Drink: my own supply of Kava and fixings and some Lime/colas--my virgin margarita as it is known at my house. Other: food related useful stuff that is handy.
Also computer and keyboard to take up your offer little_one, with yellow pad and pencils for back up. Also sloppy notes and my little book of Keywords by Paul R. Grell for show and tell assuming there will be one. And yes, my camera. Maybe a pillow and a blanket. And eye-drops. Sorry--born and raised in Colorado and I was a Girl Scout leader for 15 years, can't help myself. Oh, I forgot, my besom too. She's still wore out from Halloween but doesn"t want to miss the fun. It means I have to drive the Jeep. It's more comfortable anyway--heated seats and CD player.
See you in a few. Ms. Cosmo
----------"I sain my soul with the three drops of the cauldron:
dew of originality,
dew of inspiration,
dew of imagination,
my soul, my heart, my mind..." Caitlin Matthews
505 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 09 05
Verrrrrryyyy sneaky, using another word for broom. I'm onto you. -google-fu maaaaster-
Lookin' forward to the fun!
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
0 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 18 08
I have an impenatrable migraine so I don't think I'm making it to the kickoff party. Sorry guys. :( I really wanted to go, but I feel awful right now.
Have fun.
~dsk~
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
505 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 18 15
The hell you do! We have like 80lbs of food here that needs to be eaten. Grab a cup of heavily caffienated coffee (it'll get the headache gone) and git your butt over here.
----------Ten Tips for Triumph from a Veteran WriMo
Cimarron - 2009
0 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 08 59
Wow. I wasn't expecting that. :P
I really felt awful last night. BUT I'll make it to the next one. Cross my heart. No extra work hours, no migraines. Nothin.
In fact, if anyone wants to come rag on me for not showing up, I'm at work this afternoon. (Valley Food Co-Op.)
See? I've even given out my place of employment. ;)
----------2007: They Followed a Star (to Betelgeuse) Failed/Still Working
2008: The Revenge of Madam Garlic and the Ladies of Herb Lore Incorporated- failed
2009: The Secret of the Stillroom Book -gonna win!
A shot rang out! As shots are wont to do.
7,005 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 09 06
AWWW Sounds like you guys had fun. I'm just outside SLV, on the other side of La Veta pass. I'm in Sierra Grande and Alamosa and such for volleyball and basketball alot though!
----------"Holy hell. A Spork. I win."
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Nov 7, 2009 - 13 40
Got home safe and sound. An hour on the road (in elsewhere Colorado) at that time of night gave me time to think my story out of the dilemma I was in over bad mouth son. Thanks for sharing your digs little-one. Sorry I talked your ear off, obviously I need to get out more often. A little less Thomas, George, and Spongebob perhaps? I really appreciate the comradery. I'm not going to take the time to expand my contractions, but from now on they will be fewer of them!
Last night there was blood on the moon. Did not bode well. Sure enough alpha male got a phone call around 5:00am. and he was off to work. Over 40 years of this and I still get little shivers every time. Didn't take him long to fix the problem but he is still sleeping. So I put my computer back together by myself. As was mentioned last night, sometimes it's nice to have a little extra muscle around; my computer desk is heavy. A laptop is looking better by the minute.
It really was fun to get out and rub shoulders with other Nanoites. I will be on the lookout for some of those word war deals.Thanks again, little-one, and give you know who an extra hug from me.
----------Ms. Cosmo
"I sain my soul with the three drops of the cauldron:
dew of originality,
dew of inspiration,
dew of imagination,
my soul, my heart, my mind..." Caitlin Matthews
32,386 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 21 48
Yeah, there's no way i can get there. I recently got some bad news and I need the day to veg, write, and scream at the world all with in my little cozy room. Sorry again.
----------Everyone will say something has taken, eaten, or sealed their souls. Mine? It was taken by fanfiction, eaten by manga and anime, sealed by NaNoWiMo, and totally consumed by music. Why do you ask? - Keltic Cat
38,366 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 14 14
Friday was fun but I haven't written a word since!
I do have a lot of ideas bouncing around in my head so I just need to get crackin!
Sorry we didn't have more people-next time perhaps?
But it was delightful to meet little one and Ms. Cosmo-you guys are awesome.
Thanks to our ML for hosting and keeping us motivated.
After all it's all about those words!!!