The kickoff party has typically been a nicely attended event with writers meeting up, eating some tasty food, exchanging ideas, sharing past NaNo stories, and in general having a good time. This year, will hopefully be no different.
We’re doing things a little differently though. Normally we have the TGIO party in December at Aunt Chilada’s. To shake things up a bit we’re going to meet there at the beginning of NaNo this year. How exciting!
We will be meeting at Aunt Chilada’s in Hamden on Sunday – October 25th at noon. Please RSVP by 10/24 so that I can call in a correct head count before we bombard the place.
Directions and a menu can be found online at: http://auntchilada.com/
Any questions? Let me know.
-Lizzie
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Lizzie, ML -- Connecticut::Shoreline
ctwrimos@gmail.com
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Oct 18, 2009 - 16 28
FIRST!
Siouxsie and I will both be there. Of course :)
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Oct 18, 2009 - 17 10
I'll be there too! :) Can't wait!
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Oct 18, 2009 - 18 25
I will be there with my faithful hubby.
-----------Bert
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Oct 18, 2009 - 18 31
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it :( My ride/husband doesn't get off work until 2pm that day, and we only have the one car.
I'll be with you all in spirit though!
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But I really just want to novel :)
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Oct 19, 2009 - 03 17
Looks like I will be there. Providing there is no unmanageable snowstorm that day.
From,
Susan
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Oct 19, 2009 - 04 52
I have work til one and have to go straight to a voiceworkshop :( It's my favorite restaurant and everything!
----------But maybe I'll tell my voice teacher I'll be a little late and come for an hour or so. It's a realy quick drive from Aunt Chilada's to voice. So not a definite no, but sadly I probably can't come.
"You have a story to tell, pull your novel out of that sock drawer!" --[title of show]
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Oct 19, 2009 - 06 13
I rsvp'd via email...but I figured I would here as well. Count me in, unless we get several feet of snow and/or ice.
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Oct 19, 2009 - 06 25
Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to make it. (Despite really wanting to) I'm going to a halloween party the night before in New York and I'm staying over in New York that night. I'm not sure I'd have the energy after a two and a half hour drive to actually make it to a kick off party.
Please have a ton of fun though. I do hope to go to other events. :D
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Oct 19, 2009 - 08 13
I'd like to give a definite Maybe.
I'm just getting back in the saddle after being away for a week - at this point it looks like I'll be free, and according to Ye Saced Dayplanner I'll be free, buuuuuut I also have to work on planning meetings, etc. this week, so depending on the scheduling of those events, I may not be free.
I think I only made sense to myself.
Anyhow - put me down for a "maybe." I'll try to get there!
----------"Much like a kidney stone, this, too, shall pass." - P. Lafayllve.
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Oct 19, 2009 - 12 56
For all those that have responded with a 'maybe,' please let me know by Saturday if the maybe has turned into a definite answer whether it be yes or no.
----------I need a head count not only for the restaurant but for myself as well. I try to do goody bags for each NaNo participant every year and want to make sure that I have enough.
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing many of you on Sunday.
:-)
Lizzie, ML -- Connecticut::Shoreline
ctwrimos@gmail.com
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Oct 19, 2009 - 17 38
Hmm. How long do you think this'll run for? Maybe I'll be able to swing by after my workshop, even if I don't have time to eat.
----------"You have a story to tell, pull your novel out of that sock drawer!" --[title of show]
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Oct 20, 2009 - 05 14
It usually runs about 1-2 hours, depending on how many people show up....
----------Lizzie, ML -- Connecticut::Shoreline
ctwrimos@gmail.com
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Oct 20, 2009 - 09 25
Awe! Too bad I can't go. Cause that is absolutely soooo sweet.
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Oct 21, 2009 - 06 55
I love Aunt Chiladas, and I'd really like to go to the kick-off party and meet everyone. This is my first year doing NaNo--sadly I'm not sure if I can make it since I'm pretty busy this weekend. I'm doing a production of the Rocky Horror Show at the Playwright in New Haven, and a college friend of mine is going to be visiting. But, I'll see what I can work out. I'll definitely let you know if I'm going by Saturday.
If I don't go, I hope I get to meet everyone at write-ins and such.
Cheers!!
Ann
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Oct 21, 2009 - 18 41
I will be there, also with hubby. Per his request, I am here noting his wonderfulness.
We'll see how wonderful he's feeling in three weeks!
Note to self: Keep hubby well plied with Margaritas throughout the month of November.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 08 15
Willing to make room for one more?
I will officially be attending, there to irritate the general lot of you. [I apologize for this in advance.]
Might bring my mom along, if you don't mind.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 09 31
I will officially be attending, there to irritate the general lot of you. [I apologize for this in advance.]
Might bring my mom along, if you don't mind.
Your mom goes to college.
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Oct 23, 2009 - 14 34
I will be there.
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# of Characters - 12 + kids + very minor
# of Points of View - 5
# of Days with No Nanoing - 0
# of Trips through Time - 3
# of Aliens - 1
# of Murder Scenes - 1
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Oct 23, 2009 - 17 47
Can I let you know if I can come tomorrow afternoon or is that too late? I may not have to work and might be able to come for the first 45 minutes or so.
----------"You have a story to tell, pull your novel out of that sock drawer!" --[title of show]
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Oct 23, 2009 - 22 02
Hey Lizzie...Gonna bring my friend along if that's alright. She's sort of my go-to plot checker. :) But we can share a goodie-bag, or don't need one at all...let me know if it's too late to ask for her to come with.
Thanks!
-Margi
PS...I emailed you too. :)
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Oct 24, 2009 - 04 45
Please just let me know no later than 3pm as I have to call Aunt CHilada's and give the manager a head count at that time.
----------Lizzie, ML -- Connecticut::Shoreline
ctwrimos@gmail.com
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Oct 24, 2009 - 13 38
I'm sorry this is a little late, but my husband and I will be there, too.
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Oct 24, 2009 - 15 16
Ahhhhh! I guess it's too late? :( I worked this evening and was pretty excited I would be able to make this cause I don't have to do anything til one tomorrow. Oh well. Hopefully I'll be able to come to a write in or two.
If it's at all possible for me to come (can I just go by myself and then join you guys?) it would be me and my mum.
----------"You have a story to tell, pull your novel out of that sock drawer!" --[title of show]
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Oct 24, 2009 - 18 08
See you all there tomorrow. Looks like we have 25-30 people coming 22 of which are attempting NaNo this year. :-)
----------Please, please, please let me know if you can't make it. The earlier the better, as I will be calling to make any additions or subtractions to our list first thing in the morning.
Lizzie, ML -- Connecticut::Shoreline
ctwrimos@gmail.com
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Oct 25, 2009 - 06 41
Hi Lizzie!
I RSVP'd last week, but just wanted to make sure again here.
----------Thanks!
Erica Davis
"Hey, I might have a short attention span, but that doesn't mean that I
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Oct 27, 2009 - 08 30
Post kick off party...it was really great to see all of you and talk to you--new faces and recognized faces. :) Just wanted to say as much.
By the way...start training for the tug-of-war competition. Maybe we can be on ESPN too!
(Edit: For those of you for whom that reference is nonsense...on one of the tvs at Aunt Chilada's, ESPN was airing a tug-of-war competition and it sent the entire table I was at into laughter. We also decided that in addition to a wordcount this year, maybe we'll have a tug-of-war competition. Though...it'll probably be too cold.)
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