Hi there people.
I'm Gareth, the ML for Christchurch. (After signing up as such last year to try and fill the shoes of AJ when he headed to Wellington.)
With just two weeks until we all start writing massive amounts of text I figure it's time to try and arrange our first meet-up. Previous years have seen Sunday afternoon meetings at the Arts Centre, in the North Quad near the pool. Mainly because it seemed like the most convenient time for most of those wanting to show up.
With November beginning on a Sunday this year I'm wondering if people would be more interested in meeting on the Saturday (Oct 31) instead, so we don't have to pause our writing on the first day.
Of course, it's all dependant on you guys and when/where you want to meet, so have your say.
Edit (18 Oct): It seems to me that there's enough people that can't make it on the Saturday (or that would find it difficult) that we should just meet on the Sunday afternoon in the Arts Centre.
Which leads to the question of how early in the afternoon?. Last year was 2pm which seemed to be good for everyone. Again, if there's anyone with different ideas have your say.
whiteinc: I've got no idea how many would be interested in the BBQ at your place, but there's one obvious issue that means I don't think the first meeting should be there. In past years there's been at least one minor take part and I can't see parents being as willing to have them attend in a private location.
Axsis: the same issue applies regarding going to a pub.
Edit (29 Oct):To make it a little easier for people to find each other... this map shows the Arts Centre (North is to the bottom right of that image).
If the weather is fine I'll be on the lawn of the North Quadrangle, probably wearing last years t-shirt.. I also have glasses and long hair (for a male at least). It isn't purple this year though.
If the weather is not fine we'll hopefully be meeting in the little room that has been mentioned by a few others. It's in the Clock Tower, on the left as you come in from the Worcester Boulevard.
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ML duties again...
I may need to be more disciplined about writing every day this year. 10,000 word days aren't a good idea.
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Oct 16, 2009 - 19 53
Whatever, wherever... :) I have a nasty feeling it's not going affect my writing... Oh! Kick-off par-tey? Well BBQ maybe... if the weather is good... I'm just within the city limits North-East corner, so I offer my garden and BBQ for a social gathering to start the event off with a sizzle.
~Å~
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Oct 16, 2009 - 22 04
Eeek, 31st is not the best for me... I help out at the local Farmers' Market and there's a big Halloween celebration on that day. I could make it if it was in the afternoon though, possibly...?
----------Really I will change plans for anything, anywhere :) Can't wait!
2007 ---> 'The Golden Prophecy' - Fantasy
2008 ---> 'The Colour Red' - Other?
2009 ---> 'Trouble with Identity' - Um, unsure...
Writing ~ the best way to talk without being interrupted. ; )
♥ "The pen is the tongue of the mind..."
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Oct 16, 2009 - 22 59
Halloween is probably somewhat questionable... but I shall try! :D
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
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Oct 17, 2009 - 03 45
Either works for me, as far as I know.
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Oct 17, 2009 - 03 46
I'm totally there, whereever/whenever 'there' is. :-D
----------"Art is never finished, only abandoned." ~ Leonardo Da Vinci
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Oct 17, 2009 - 18 33
Hmmm... Sunday definitely better for me, little kids birthday parties on Saturday afternoon, but will try and fit with whatever happens :)
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Oct 17, 2009 - 19 24
I vote for the BBQ! If it's not raining. If it's raining let's all go to the PUB
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Oct 18, 2009 - 00 29
I'm pretty much not starting until exams are over this year so I probably won't show up until like the second meeting (finish on the 3rd I think). On the plus side only 2 exams this year because COSC honours do theirs early for some silly reason (apparently honours means post-grad??).
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Oct 18, 2009 - 11 34
Sunday the first sounds great! Wherever and whatever time everyone agrees on is fine by me. :)
----------2007 ---> 'The Golden Prophecy' - Fantasy
2008 ---> 'The Colour Red' - Other?
2009 ---> 'Trouble with Identity' - Um, unsure...
Writing ~ the best way to talk without being interrupted. ; )
♥ "The pen is the tongue of the mind..."
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Oct 19, 2009 - 13 44
I'm up for sunday, and 2pm sounds great, if it is raining there's a sweet little room that's owned by Le cafe just by the quad there (it's a door off the archway that leads to the quad. Le cafe tend to forget that it exists, and if they remember I'm sure someone will be willing to buy a drink or something. It's a nice alternative to someones home while still feeling as cozy as if it were someones home. I believe there were a few write-ins there last year or the year before... It's a lovely little room anyway.
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Oct 20, 2009 - 23 52
2pm's good for me (and two other NaNo's I'm dragging along :) )
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Oct 21, 2009 - 01 06
2pm works perfectly for me too. See you all there.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 20 05
2pm on Sunday suits me too, so hopefully I'll be there.
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Philip Buchanan
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Oct 26, 2009 - 13 06
Anywhere anytime
Can't to get started!
----------Carlo Santiago
carlo.santiago@gmail.com
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Oct 26, 2009 - 14 18
Arts center @ 2pm on Sunday works for me. There is that little room off the Visitor centre walkthrough that is good for gatherings and le cafe will deliver coffee! It's often empty when le cafe is packed.
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Oct 26, 2009 - 14 21
I hadn't see your post when i suggested the exact same room a minute ago. Still finding my way around this thing.
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Oct 27, 2009 - 16 20
I would LOVE to meet some Chch NaNoers, but my exams finish tomorrow and I go home to Dunedin on the 31st... :(
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Oct 28, 2009 - 03 36
Praise Jebus! My exams don't start until Tuesday so attending shall be easy enough.
And BBQ's are always fun. Except when it rains and the rain puts out the BBQ... :(
----------"So why, I ask, it just doesn't make much sense
That a man of my stature should have to wear a dress
I mean what, may I inquire, were you thinking on that day
When you conjured up for a man like me a robe that looks so gay"
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Oct 28, 2009 - 04 27
Sunday works for me :D And Lol I'm glad you mentioned the whole minor = no pub thing because I happen to be one of those dreadful minors :P Ah could someone give EXTREMELY detailed descriptions of how to get to that room? I am incredibly directionally challenged and will somehow manage to lose myself amongst the reasonable largeness of the arts centre. Thanks!
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
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Oct 28, 2009 - 16 16
2pm Sunday works for me too. Hopefully I can find everyone (c:
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Oct 29, 2009 - 00 50
I can only come if you all don't mind 3 kiddies in my wake :D My hubby is off at some gaming thing all weekend and so I will have the 3 klingons with me wherever I go -- and they are small energetic klingons at that :D
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Oct 29, 2009 - 01 22
Oooh I love the Arts Centre -- especially that Northern Quadrangle ;D
My exams fall at the end of November so I'm going to have fun trying to finish this year ><
I'm pretty sure I can do Sunday 2pm, though I'm really nervous about meeting other NaNoers!
----------Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27.
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Oct 30, 2009 - 22 38
I'm starting up nano this year and will try to make it to the meeting. Hopefully we have good weather because I'm not sure how high I'd rate my chances of finding that little room.... :)
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Oct 31, 2009 - 03 24
Ok map is helpful... nontheless if it is bad weather (and I manage to wake up) I shall probably not be able to find the room. So if someone could come check the north quad bit every so often it would be helpful :D See you there! Off to start writing my extremely unplanned spur of the moment novel!
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
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Oct 31, 2009 - 03 24
So far I have seen two people say they might have trouble finding the room so I believe I shall offer guidance. Begin your search at the Tram stop closest to the museum, the one outside Le Cafe. As you face Le Cafe you will see an entrance to the right of it. Enter this area and the room opposite the small museum that is about Sir Earnest Rutherford. I believe this is the room our illustrious leaders have referred to?
----------"So why, I ask, it just doesn't make much sense
That a man of my stature should have to wear a dress
I mean what, may I inquire, were you thinking on that day
When you conjured up for a man like me a robe that looks so gay"
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Oct 31, 2009 - 11 24
Is this just a meeting or a write in as well. Basically will I look out of place if I bring my laptop to work on while there?
----------Bling bling like L.E.D.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 12 12
Based on prior years you'll be more likely to look out of place if you don't have something to write on/with. Bring what you want.
----------ML duties again...
I may need to be more disciplined about writing every day this year. 10,000 word days aren't a good idea.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 19 55
Eeek, so far I have zero ride to get to the Arts Centre... Not good. Not good. *stress* So I may be a tad late!
I don't know how many people will read this before 2 o'clock, but I am almost 100% sure that I am going to get lost and/or not be able to find you all, so PLEASE look out for a bewildered-looking girl wearing purple and shout at her or wave or anything... :)
Also, I'm really hoping you lot can inspire me a little because my word count so far is, um, twelve... and I have no plot. hehe
See you soon!
----------2007 ---> 'The Golden Prophecy' - Fantasy
2008 ---> 'The Colour Red' - Other?
2009 ---> 'Trouble with Identity' - Um, unsure...
Writing ~ the best way to talk without being interrupted. ; )
♥ "The pen is the tongue of the mind..."
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Oct 31, 2009 - 19 41
Woo! We had 20 people there xD Yaya.
And I bet everyone got sunburnt >> I know I did. And I wrote moar words.
-goes to type what she's written and then add it to the post count-
----------Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 20 13
I had a lot of fun at it. Meeting people and got a bunch of ideas talking to a few people that are really going to help my plot along.
----------Bling bling like L.E.D.