Hello one and all Alabama North Wrimos,
Here's just a note to let you all know that we have plans for our kick-off ready.
Since the AL Ren Fair is the week before Halloween this year, we've decided to do the kick-off on Sunday, November 1. This avoids Halloween festivities on Sat. night, a great day to party with the ghosts, goblins, et al.
We will plan to meet in the side room at the Tai Pan Chinese restaurant, at 2012 Memorial Parkway SW, just South of the corner of Governor's Drive and the Parkway if you are heading South. Tai Pan has a great buffet. The luncheon kick-off will be dutch treat, about $8.50 including a drink. The manager has also said that non-diners are welcome to join and can order just soft drinks or tea if they wish.
Let's plan to meet at 11:30 AM, November 1 at Tai Pan. We will have Wrimo goody bags and are planning to increase the number available this year to 36, first come, first served. We will stay at Tai Pan until about 1 PM.
After lunch, we plan to go to the cafe at Books A Million for a write-in for an hour or two or more.
Feel free to bring your Wrimo support group to the luncheon, but we will reserve goody bags for writers, thanks.
Looking forward to seeing you all again and meeting our new Wrimos,
Amy
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Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
6,048 / 50,000
Oct 14, 2009 - 18 23
I'm new at this, but I can't wait!!!
----------~~~Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.~~~
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Oct 14, 2009 - 18 37
We do have a great time up here in AL-North. Looking forward to meeting you!
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
------------ Soren Kierkegaard
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
24,890 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2009 - 07 49
Looks like I can make it this year!! I can't wait to see you guys again ^_^
4,570 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 13 11
Fantastic! We're already working on the goodie bags, too.
By the way, the Books A Million for the write-in following the kick-off is the one on North Parkway. It has a huge cafe although we don't know yet about electric outlets available, so charge up first!
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
------------ Soren Kierkegaard
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
18,349 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 13 25
Aw! I wish I could make it, but I'm studying in Auburn this year and won't be home this weekend to come visit everyone! Hope you guys have a great kick-off event! :)
40,573 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 17 32
I am so excited about Nano this year! I am sorry but I can't get to meet up until 1pm (pleeeeeaaassee save me a bag!)
----------I even got a new laptop just in time!
=)
Sherry
tibi cogitate
7,000 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 18 01
Unfortunately I will not be able to make the kick off meeting. It is my son's birthday and I'll be driving him back to school. Drats! I would like to be kept up to date on the write-ins though.
----------c.a. Marks
http://southernsinfulbliss.com
14,400 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2009 - 19 10
Will be there! (Possibly with NaNo support spouse).
44,751 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2009 - 05 24
I'll definitely be there!
----------2009: Safehaven
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Oct 19, 2009 - 09 12
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
I understand Aubur has a nanowrimo group and some of the best coffee shops/book stores around. I really liked the Gnu Room close to the Amsterdam Cafe.
----------Have fun and study hard,
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
4,570 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2009 - 09 14
I even got a new laptop just in time!
=)
Sherry
We absolutely will save you a bag. Come along to the Books A Million North Parkway write-in starting about 1:30 PM.
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
------------ Soren Kierkegaard
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
4,570 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2009 - 09 19
It's a big room with a buffet, so bring him along. So glad to have you with us again!
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
------------ Soren Kierkegaard
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
4,570 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2009 - 09 21
Happy Birthday! We'll look forward to seeing you when you can make it.
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
------------ Soren Kierkegaard
Amy
readfish_at_mchsi_dot_com
"Something good will come from the unpromising beginning . . .."
-- Soren Kierkegaard
36,280 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2009 - 10 52
I'm a newbie but I'm definitely in :0)
----------2009: That's Where You'll Find Me (working title)
32,592 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2009 - 16 26
Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to make it to the kick-off. Even though I really, really love Chinese food. I will be there in spirit, though, typing away at my house.
I'll be at the Renaissance Faire this weekend, so if any of you are there, and you recognize me from my avatar, feel free to say hello. (And remind me of who you are, haha.) At the faire, you'll note the black haired girl to one side and the tall blond to my other: that's my writing group.
----------'06 Haze (Winner)
'07 The Girl
32,356 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2009 - 16 12
So amazing<3 It's my first year. I'll definitely go. Soo excited.~
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867 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2009 - 02 49
I hope I will be able to join you - it would be great to connect with other writers in the area. Right now my writing group is ME. But man oh man do we have fun!
My family and I always make try to make the fair. Thank you so much for posting the dates. For some reason I was thinking it was in November.
Kathryn Lang
----------Be bold enough to live a life that is not normal
13,063 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2009 - 05 50
I would LOVE to be there but our church is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a big shindig at Burritt Museum (the little white church up there is our old church) on that very day. My hubs and I plan on making it to the write-ins this year, though! Thank you, Amy and Bryan, for being our fearless leaders for another year in a row :)
----------~ AC
http://acvollers.blogspot.com
39,029 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2009 - 17 22
I got an email about this, but it said that it was going to be in 2007. This is a typo, right?
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All-Nighters:
Times Sleeping During Class:
Failed Grades:
Teas Drank:
Times Cried While Writing:
4,181 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2009 - 12 28
I wish I could but unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to. But me and a friend will most likely have a sleepover and start at midnight :D yay for friend writing!
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Oct 24, 2009 - 15 54
I'll be there. I'll probably bring a support member as well. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
11,019 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2009 - 16 26
I am afraid I will not be able to make it. I think my family has plans for that Sunday, but we will see. I hope to make it to some later this month though. This is my first year and I can hardly wait for November!
----------(I am trying to cut all contractions out of my typing in order to up my word count come November first, but it is alot harder than I expected. I would have used about eight in just this small post if I were not trying to avoid them.)
The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it.
Leo Rosten (1908 - )
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Oct 27, 2009 - 00 47
Yes the 2007 was a typo. Sorry about that. Of course it will be this year 2009. Hope to see you all there.
Bryan
Co-ML Alabama North
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Oct 28, 2009 - 21 36
I don't eat Chinese but I'll definitely be there. Hope to meet some new people.
34,526 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 09 47
Sorry I won't make it. I have to work that day. Have a great kick-off!
----------2009: Call the Four Corners
2008: Cast the Circle Widdershins (Won)
http://inkinmysweettea.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/hhdavid65
50,205 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 12 46
I can't be at the kick-off Sunday either but I'm participating again this year. Lord only knows what I'm going to write though. Maybe I can ask Him at church Sunday. LOL!
Hope to participate in write-ins after Sunday. Last year was such fun -- especially that moment on November 29 when I hit 50K words. It can be done!
----------Marilyn
www.writingplayground.com
2008 Winner with Direct Deposit
41,258 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 13 00
Unfortunately, I will not make it. My support structure is a wife (and stay at home mom) who is supportive as long as it doesn't take away from "family time". So I will be doing most of my writing at night (after kids in bed) and during down times at work. I will try to get to a few write-ins though since this is my first time doing a NaNoWriMo.
37,571 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 14 18
I'll be there! Do you need help setting up?
----------Dreamscaper
"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk
curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any
experience that reveals the human spirit."
- e e cummings
US poet (1894 - 1962)
41,625 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 14 34
This is my first year and I would really like to go. I have lived in Alabama since 2003 but I'm going to be really honest and say that directions/geography isn't my forte. Can someone please tell me where you are talking about? At this point, I don't even know what city you are going to be in. I think its Huntsville. Did I guess right!? :D I would be coming from Boaz so directions would be awesome. If I can't make it to the restaurant, I'd still like to go to the write-in. Is that allowed? Hopefully, I'll see you Sunday.
Dee
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Oct 29, 2009 - 14 49
Apparently my computer glitched and this posted 4 times instead of once so if you know how to delete these, please let me know.
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