All,
Sorry for the delay, school is wiping most of my "free" time right now. I have the clubhouse reserved for the 1st from noon to 9pm. I'm going to treat this as a long write in with the typical door prizes, gag gifts, raffle, food... etc.
Address is:
2584 Lillian Ln
Beavercreek, OH 45431
You can also look for the intersection of Lillian Ln and Glenbrook as google maps doesn't seem to know where the number is.
As the last few years, this will be potluck. Please post here if you can bring anything. I will provide cokes and water. The clubhouse has an oven, microwave and fridge. They've remodeled it since last year and I think it's got a nicer set up with better tables and chairs now! Hope to see you all there! It's almost here! Ack!
-Walker
ML-Dayton Area
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Oct 19, 2009 - 12 31
Me and my cadre of fellow non-posting nano-ers shall be there at some point to join in the festivities! Even if I have to knock them out and drag them there myself!
(Funnily enough, this clubhouse is quite literally five minutes away from where I work. I couldn't help but giggle. Two right turns and I'm there!)
Since this is my first officially official real life type meeting thingie for Nano, and it's all potlucky, what things do folks normally bring? It might be helpful to get a list going so we don't end up with like, nothing but veggie trays and spinach dip.
What? I've totally seen that happen at parties....maybe...
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Oct 19, 2009 - 13 23
Hi, people usually post here that they'll be coming and what they're bringing. The earlier you decide the better chance of bringing what you have your heart set on. But I don't remember any issues in the past. There are some vegetarians and a few with allergies so you might want to point out if your dish has hidden ingredients.
The potluck runs the gambit from dips and dippers, to pizza, to casseroles and chili, lots of chocolate; mini cheesecakes were very popular last year.
----------2009 "Iron Lung in the Window"
The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start. -John Bingham
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Oct 20, 2009 - 16 09
I'll be there and I'll bring something. It would be helpful to find out who has food allergies.
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Oct 20, 2009 - 16 21
I'm not allergic to any food except chocolate... i'll bring a pot full of goodies.. :)
----------Peace, Kai n Md.
There is no ‘figuring out life..’.
As we age, we are simply gaining clarity by amassing images, ideas, characters and fragments of dialogue, as we imagine the world in which our life exists. Then, we simply write about it.
3,171 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2009 - 17 07
I'll bring chips and dip.
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Oct 20, 2009 - 18 12
I'll bring Buffalo Chicken Dip with pretzels or bread. Depends on if I have enough time to bake a couple loaves of bread that day or not. :)
----------"Fiction is the truth inside the lie." - Stephen King
Follow Me
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Oct 21, 2009 - 07 38
I will be there with something sweet and something savory. Haven't decided what yet.
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Nicole Amsler
Dismantling Spiderwebs, 2009
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Oct 21, 2009 - 12 02
I will be there...and Walker...I'll plan to bring the same refrigerator potatoes I brought the last couple of years...will just need oven space to cook them in.
I'll also bring some dips and sauces and stuff for snacking...since I have my own inside source on some of that.
I'll also bring over Apples to Apples and VisualEyes for word related fun and plot-inducing hilarity, and let me know if you need anything else. I know I did a bunch for this last year...let me know if you need help, and I'll be there all day.
40,887 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2009 - 13 38
Oh goodness. This is my second NaNoWriMo, and last year I didn't know about the kick off potluck. I may come this year... Do I just show up with food in hand?
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Oct 24, 2009 - 16 27
First year considering going.
----------Just wondering, from noon to nine, what are the peak hours as far as attendance?
And are there outlets and plenty of tables?
Name: Lyza, Age: 15, Region: Dayton, OH, USA, NaNo: 2 attempts-2 wins; Screnzy: 1 for 1
2009 novels: New Again & I Eat Sunshine
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Oct 25, 2009 - 12 58
I'll try and be there. I'll either bring cake, something caffeinated, or forget and bring nothing like a tool.
18,342 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 04 57
As for plug-ins and the like...There are several there, and many of us bring surge protectors. We'll get you hooked up if you're there to write.
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Oct 26, 2009 - 07 02
Alrighty. I'll be there with a vat (i.e crockpot) of my chicken stew. Heavy on the chicken and the veg. Yum!
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Oct 26, 2009 - 10 34
I'll be there and I'll bring some kind of food, just not sure what yet. I'll figure that out Saturday night :)
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Oct 26, 2009 - 18 03
I will probably be there, I talked to my mom about it and she seemed to like the idea, but I don't think that my dad will be nearly as open to it. Let's face it, if your 16 year old told you that they wanted to go to a kick off party for a 30-day noveling challenge that they read about online, it would sound crazy. But the fact of the matter is that this IS crazy, this whole challenge is crazy. If I was a perfectly sane individual, I wouldn't be doing NaNoWriMo in the first place. So with some arm-twisting I might be able to convince him to take me. I think that I might have a better chance if I convince some of my real life friends to go with me. If I do end up going I will be bringing a vegetarian friendly dish, probably vegetarian chili. Are there any other vegetarians in the area?
----------"The system has not failed, we have failed the system." -Me
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Oct 27, 2009 - 04 35
(Tried to respond once before and it didn't work. I apologize if this appears similar)
Your parents are welcome to come with you and check us out. We are a serious group of writers...but not so serious that we don't have fun. And we're really a lot of fun. It would not be the first time that a parent came with their teenagers to an event to make sure everything was on the up and up. The kick off party is a great time to do some of that; there will be people writing, there will be people helping, there will be lots going on. There will be other newbies there, as well as some seasoned and not-so-seasoned veterans (just kidding) to answer any questions, talk about schedules, and talk with your parents if you have anything we can help you with.
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Oct 27, 2009 - 06 52
Someone asked about the hours. The primary reason I have it listed from noon to 9pm is for those who wish to have a place all day to write. The majority of the "party" like atmosphere will probably be more like 5-9pm. I'll start the door/gag prizes around 5pm most likely. I have several ideas this year, but I also invite anyone to bring games or other distractions if they wish.
For SilentxxBunny, this is a family friendly event. In the past we have had as young as six years old at the parties and regularly have teens as part of the group. There will be no alcohol or anything "adult only" at the party, and like Addie said, parents are welcome. Non-writers are always welcome to join us!
For those asking about food allergies. Just be safe and if you really want to, bring an index card with what's in the food so people can choose to eat or not (assuming it's not obvious... I think we know what's in Lasagna!)
Walker
ML-Dayton Area
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Oct 27, 2009 - 18 39
Thanks for the help, everyone. I talked to my dad about it and he said that it shouldn't be a problem. I think that I am going to try and get some of my fellow wrimos from school to go as well. I am really looking forward to it. I have a very good feeling about this year. Also, I do think I will be bringing the aforementioned vegetarian chili, but I try to live life by the minute. So who knows? :)
----------"The system has not failed, we have failed the system." -Me
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Oct 28, 2009 - 04 46
That sounds like a strange (stupid) question, but are young children welcome?
I would like to join you guys somewhere during the month, but I have children and I guess I will be the only one to be willing to bring them with me, lol , but that would be great to have a place where we can write, chat and have kids playing together.
Thanks for your reply.
Soumy
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Oct 28, 2009 - 14 18
Walker
ML-Dayton Area
I am not an ML or anything, but based on the above posts, I think that it is safe to assume that young children are welcome. ----------
"The system has not failed, we have failed the system." -Me
12,000 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 19 30
Young children are welcome. Last year we had a young man take part in the young writers portion of Nano. He was 8 I think? I believe he did about 8k words. Nonwriting kids are welcome at the events and write-ins, too, though there aren't usually too many.
-Walker
ML-Dayton Area
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Oct 29, 2009 - 05 48
Me me me! I am a vegitarian!
40,887 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 05 52
Aw, I just realized I have work and won't be able to come... SO SAD.
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Oct 29, 2009 - 09 19
I'm going to try and make it to the potluck. If so, I'll bring either brownies or crackers and some kind of cheesy spread. :)
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Oct 30, 2009 - 07 26
If I can find the place, I'll be there... I'm a vegetarian, too, so you can count on me for a veg friendly dish... I'll have to figure something out at the last minute, since I have only just now gotten a clue what is going on... But I promise it'll be good!! :)
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Oct 31, 2009 - 05 16
I'm going to try to come for some of the evening. I will bring some form of dessert.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 13 30
I"m hoping to show up for a bit. This is my first NaNoWriMo! I haven't written anything in a long time, so some support will be much needed!!! Looking forward to (hopefully) meeting some of ya'll!
--Deanna
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Oct 31, 2009 - 15 56
Anyone know if they have wireless access at the clubhouse?
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Oct 31, 2009 - 16 43
Planning to attend w/ husband and spawn in tow...husband is doing nano, spawn is not, but yeah. Will bring foods, and also info on the Greater Dayton Writer's Forum, in case anyone is interested.
----------I think it's probably a good thing to be considered stable, but with a capacity for madness. -Wayne Coyne
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Oct 31, 2009 - 22 05
Looks like I ought to be able to make the party sometime around late afternoon evening after all. I have a pasta salad I can bring.