Place:
Panera Bread
590 Amherst Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03063
Time: 7-10pm. I'll commit to being there the whole time, so just come by whenever you can make it. I'll be the one in the Nano hoodie.
I will provide: nametags and goody bags.
You provide: yourself, your spouse/SO/kids/whatever, and your enthusiasm.
I decided on Panera because we don't need to reserve a room or anything, so we don't need a lot of commitments ahead of time. More importantly, it provides lots of options, from a full meal to just a drink or cookie. I know in the past people have not been able to go to events because of the cost of the restaurant, so I'm hoping to prevent that issue. The set-up also makes it easier to walk around and meet different people than in a traditional restaurant.
So! Hope you can make it. If you think you're coming, feel free to reply to this so I can an idea of how many goody bags we need. But if you feel like coming at the last minute, don't worry about RSVPs - just come! Let me know if you have any questions or need directions or anything.
Note: If someone else wants to plan something at a different time or a real restaurant or whatever, go right ahead! I'm just trying to provide this as one option among many.
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Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
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Oct 7, 2009 - 04 09
Is anyone doing anything in the Manchester area? I'd plan something myself, but I don't have one spare brain cell available right now...and the clock is my enemy.
----------Happy Nano, everybody! :D
Caroline68
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Oct 7, 2009 - 04 26
In the past, I think there has often been only one for Manchester + Nashua. I don't know about Manchester this year. If no one plans anything, you are of course welcome to join us in Nashua! This is right off exit 8, so it shouldn't be that far from you - I did north Nashua rather than South Nashua so it would be closer for surrounding towns.
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
45,034 / 50,000
Oct 7, 2009 - 05 25
Awesome. Never been to a kickoff party. Hope I can be there!
----------Caroline68
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Oct 7, 2009 - 05 59
Yay, hope you can make it!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
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Oct 7, 2009 - 17 18
I do believe I can make it! Looking forward to seeing everyone again, and meeting some newbies. And let me see--Panera's asiago salad is to die for. Or maybe just a cookie. Hmm...
----------Nikki
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"If you're stuck being a caterpillar, at least be a spectacular caterpillar."
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 7, 2009 - 19 11
Yay! Yeah, I was hoping that this would be close enough that you'd be able to come!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
1,484 / 50,000
Oct 8, 2009 - 12 36
I think I may be able to make it ... depending on how much I can guilt-trip my sister/gaurdian into bringing me. Though I do have a thing for my Robotics Team planned the next day and will be up at six-ish ... therefore I won't be out until Ten. It would be nice to meet some fellow writers, though. I think it's safe to say- count me in!
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 8, 2009 - 12 47
Great. Hope to see you there! If you have transportation issues, if you feel comfortable with it you could post your rough location and see if anyone is coming from the same place and could give you a ride...
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
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Oct 8, 2009 - 12 50
I'll be at the Nashua kick off :)
smiles,
----------Lisa
http://lisahaselton.tripod.com
http://www.myspace.com/lisahaselton
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 8, 2009 - 12 53
Yay! See you then!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
45,004 / 50,000
Oct 10, 2009 - 07 21
I'll be there. Looking forward to meeting you all.
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2009 - 02 44
Great, echomeier! See you then!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
4,342 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2009 - 06 09
So, is this for Friday the 16th, or did I already miss it?
4,342 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2009 - 06 10
Never mind, reading comprehension kicks in and I see the note on the top of the page.
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2009 - 12 56
Sorry. I realized after posting that I hadn't actually put the date, but it wouldn't let me edit the post. To clear up any other confusion - this is for Friday the 30th.
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
40,000 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2009 - 18 29
yay!! nano kickoff party!
i'll plan on being there! :)
do you suppose the 30th is close enough to halloween to wear a cloak in public? (considering this is a nano group i'm thinking yes)
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50,098 / 50,000
Oct 12, 2009 - 02 56
Yay! And sure, wear it!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
2,010 / 50,000
Oct 12, 2009 - 06 55
looking forward to being there. Just wouldn't be a November without nano.
Wendy
50,098 / 50,000
Oct 12, 2009 - 07 42
Great, Wendy! See you then!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
44,031 / 50,000
Oct 14, 2009 - 13 16
I will likely be there! (unless any early Halloween parties come up!)
Kate
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50,098 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2009 - 02 12
Great, hope you can make it!
----------Kat
http://www.katwithak.com
http://www.partylite.biz/KatieWelsh
6,865 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 18 24
I would like to be there so count me in!!!
Since this is my first year I'm nervous but excited! I can't wait to meet other people from the NH area! I've had such a hard time meeting people :) What will we do at the party? Make "TEAM NH" NaNo shirts or something?
27,805 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2009 - 12 30
Yay for a Nashua Kick Off =) and I definitely will be there at some point during the night
Kerry
PS- I'll be the one still in her Halloween costume since I'll be either coming from or going straight to a Halloween party =)
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Oct 25, 2009 - 00 14
I might be able to be there! (No promises just yet.)
If we have a chance, I'm hoping my brother, my girlfriend and I might be able to make it. We'll see, I guess!
----------22,307 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2009 - 18 33
I've not missed a Nano kick off yet! But, and there's always a but! I meet with my writer's group on Fridays...I'm talking them into doing Nano...I've gotten a couple takers...so I'm torn. Very torn! But I'm leaning toward NANO!!!!
Can't wait to see everyone!
Tammy
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Oct 25, 2009 - 18 46
I am thinking Nano trumps the meeting, Miss Tammy. And I am a taker.. I will go to the Nano Meeting with you <3.
~KM
----------Dance like no one can see you, sing like no one can hear, and write as though your life depends on it. <3
14,432 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 21 26
Aaaalright, it looks like my girlfriend and I will be there! Can't wait to see all of you there!
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Oct 28, 2009 - 12 33
I hope it's not too late to RSVP, because I'll be dropping by as well.
3,507 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 18 31
Both me and my best friend are coming! Neither one of us have ever been to a kick off, so it should be fun.
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3,507 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 18 32
both me and my best friend are coming! Neither of us have been to a kick off before, so it should be interesting.
----------2006- Into The Dark
2007- Coming Home
2009-- Redemption