Hello Wrimos in Newcastle and Beyond!
Oh, so spacey - next I'll be blathering about our infinite word counts next month!
I wish.
Anyway, this wasn't supposed to be some defeatist nonsense. There's been some interest in the forums for a pre-November meet up, and if you got (and read) our last email, then you'll know it's something we're up for as well.
We thought it'd be good to have a friendly and relaxed meet-up upstairs in Café Nero near the Gates in Newcastle. We've used this coffee shop quite a bit in recent years, and the staff have never complained about the number of people sitting around with laptops and not buying much at all. So from 2 PM on Saturday 24th October, we invite you to join us for plot-planning, socialising and coffee!
We'll be there for a good few hours, so if you can't make it for 2 PM, don't worry - just show up when you can. We're a friendly group, so even if you've never been to one of these before, don't be afraid to show up. Meeting other novelists is one of the best bits of NaNo, so don't miss out on it. Of course, it isn't the end of the world if you can't attend, and we'll be holding lots of other events very soon, so don't panic!
If anyone has any problems getting there or finding the place, you can call either of us on 07874 097262 (Nixx/FaeNixx) or 07845 316556 (Zof/ShadowSaine), and we'll see what we can do. This link - http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=NE1+5PF&countryCode=GB - should also point you in the right direction!
To Summarise:
What: Pre-NaNo meet-up.
Where: Café Nero, near The Gates, Newcastle
When: Saturday 24th October, from 2 PM
Problems?: Call Zof (07845 316556) or Nixx (07874 097262)
Happy NaNo-ing.
Nixx and Zof
FaeNixx and ShadowSaine
PS. If you recognise this post, that's probably because you've received it in an email. If not -- welcome, newcomer! Consider yourself most warmly invited into this madness. :D
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2008: The Other Half (won at 51,000, plot ongoing)
2009: Life Story (results pending!)
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Oct 8, 2009 - 12 26
I am in! I also recieved the email, but that's good for me.
----------You think it's the living who have the ultimate judgment over you, because the dead have no claim over your soul. But you may be mistaken. -John Kramer
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Oct 8, 2009 - 12 32
No email here (was it something I said. . . ? =P) but I'll be there.
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Oct 8, 2009 - 13 00
Shouldn't we include physical descriptions so we know who we're looking for? (My "ASPIRING WRITER" forhead sticker hasn't arrived yet)
I have a photo here, but I am a lanky ginger with long hair and a love of red lipstick.
Even if we decide they aren't necessary, self-description is fun!
----------You think it's the living who have the ultimate judgment over you, because the dead have no claim over your soul. But you may be mistaken. -John Kramer
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Oct 8, 2009 - 23 19
We'll have table tents (those little folded triangle things) and hopefully some posters around where we're sitting, which will hopefully be pretty obvious! Good point on the description, though - thanks!
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Oct 9, 2009 - 15 16
Yeah I got the email. Put me on the Going to try to attend but depends on how much Uni work I have got on list (You can can also put me on the creates overly long titled lists list if you want).
I Have this years NaNoWriMo T-Shirt (Cranberry) and the new snazzy Hoodie so I should stand out like a sore thumb, or at least a slightly bruised one.
Here is a link to Google Street View:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.970581,-1.616578&spn=0...
The Cafe is on the right and the Gate is straight ahead.
Look forward to meeting you all.
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Oct 10, 2009 - 07 02
i'll probably be coming to this. :D
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Oct 11, 2009 - 04 56
This is my first Nano and I need all the support I can get (plus, I like the idea of meeting lots of fellow writers) so I will be there with proverbial bells on...
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Oct 11, 2009 - 05 58
Welp, I'll certainly try and come to this! No reason I can't. And aye, meet-ups during NaNo are one of the best thing ever.
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Oct 11, 2009 - 09 19
I work around the corner so may pop my head in and say 'Hi' but couldn't stay due to work commitemnts and going to see Sara Millican that evening too. If I don't make it I hope it goes well for you all.
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Oct 13, 2009 - 13 50
This is my first year too and I think I'm going to need all the help I can get! So I'm going to do my best to be there. :)
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Oct 21, 2009 - 09 38
is this still happening? i just signed up for my first year and would love to meet others
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Oct 21, 2009 - 09 52
Far as I know it's still on :)
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Oct 22, 2009 - 00 34
This is definitely still on ^^ Would love to see you there.
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Oct 22, 2009 - 02 23
I can come to this one as well :D My mum is giving me the money so that I cna get the train tp (really don't fancy navigating Newcastle on the bike) So I shall be there :D
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Oct 23, 2009 - 16 23
Help!!! ok, I dont know newcastle at all. Do you have teh street name/address for nero? or can someone give me simple directions from the trainstation?
if you have the street name that would be great, then I can google map it :)
Chelle
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Oct 23, 2009 - 23 50
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.970581,-1.616578&spn=0...
there... Someone linked to that earlier in this thread ;)
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Oct 24, 2009 - 00 02
Café Nero is located on Clayton Street opposite the Gates, the postcode is NE1 5PF, and there's a link to a multimap page in the original post.
Multimap provides directions if you're walking.
If you get lost or have any other problems, ring me on 07874 097262 or my co-ML on 07845 316556.
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Oct 24, 2009 - 02 10
Thank you :)
I don't tend to use internet maps. I like real ones with lots of pages, it sticks in my mind a little easier, and I can look at them whilst I am walking as well :)
Chelle
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Oct 24, 2009 - 16 40
Hi all,
Hope you all had a great time today. I did not manage to make it along due to being ill and did not want to pass on any germs before the WriMo starts... But then I would have had an advantage.. lol.
Hopefully will be better for the next meet up. Just over a week to go!
Peter
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