As much as we'd like to, Heather and I can't be everywhere all the time.
We recognize that for a number of people the whole Thursday night write-in just doesn't work. You're busy, you can't get downtown in time, you have agoraphobia and can't be in a room with ten other people.
It's all cool, really.
What this thread is for, is so that participants can say where they'll be writing if you want to invite other people to come and join you. This might be in the library, or a coffeeshop, or the student's lounge at the university. One year we had a few at the Second Cup on River and Osborne, and a few at the Park Theatre. Be imaginative - invite people to get on the 77 bus with you and write through the whole route from the U of M to Kildonan Place (trust me it's a good solid two hours).
We only have a couple of rules about posting write-outs:
(1) Please do not offer a write-out on the same date / time as an official event as posted in the Events thread:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3282097
...because it is not fair to expect other participants to have to choose between hanging out with you and attending an official event. We only book seven official events - nine if you count the virtuals - so that leaves you twenty-one other days to work with.
(2) Be safe. This rule encompasses several things.
a) Do not ever, under any circumstances, host a write-out in your home. Use a public venue for all write-outs
b) Do not, ever, post your home phone number to this forum. It is readable by anyone, anywhere, whether registered or not.
c) If attending a write-out in an area you are unfamiliar with, bring a writing buddy and/or make sure someone knows where you are and when you are expecting to be home. Humor aside, laptops make tempting targets.
Happy random noveling!
=Betty & Heather=
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Participant / Winner: 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 ...09
Winnipeg, MB Municipal Liaison: 04, 05, 06*, 07*, 08*, 09*
* with help
-=-=-=-
Reach the Winnipeg co-MLs at
http://www.nanowrimo.org/mlcontact
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Oct 21, 2009 - 09 21
I will be at the Second Cup at Graham and Edmonton every Monday in November from 4pm to 8pm. If you come on one of these Mondays, I will try to convince you to join the 10k Club, but I'll probably only try once.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 20 28
I will also be heading to the same Second Cup tomorrow (Tuesday the 3rd) after work. I expect to be there by 5:45, and will probably remain until 8 or so.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
40,025 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 21 14
I hope to make one or two of those, but not this week. I'm on the evening shift - 12 noon to 10pm. But I have Friday off and plan to make another big push. I'm always worried that later in the month everything will pile up and I won't have as much time.
Lady Bhugg
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Nov 3, 2009 - 08 15
I'll give it a shot next week.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 15 17
If anyone is Village-bound, Cass and I are going to write at the Second Cup at River and Osborne tonight. Should be there from 6 to 10....
(I know Andrew's downtown....but the girls at River spoil us with free stuff!)
36,097 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 14 11
Heather and I will be hiding at the Starbucks on Panet and Regent (tucked in the strip mall behind the Moxies @ Lagermodiere) sometime after seven pm on Wednesday (Nov 4) - you're welcome to join us.
I'm really behind and the rest of my week is looking nuts, so I need to go and beat some padding out of my characters...
=B=
----------Participant / Winner: 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 ...09
Winnipeg, MB Municipal Liaison: 04, 05, 06*, 07*, 08*, 09*
* with help
-=-=-=-
Reach the Winnipeg co-MLs at
http://www.nanowrimo.org/mlcontact
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 08 19
Anyone who feels like continuing writing after the write-in or, like me, worked just a bit too late to make it to the library on time, can join me at the Second Cup on Graham. I'll probably be getting there sometime around or after 7:30.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
51,028 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 08 36
I might very well come by after the write-in, yes.
28,697 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 11 47
I'll be at Twist Cafe downtown until the write-out at the Library, and enjoying some of the A-MAZE-ING veggie burger goodness to go along with my NaNo. If anyone is interested in joining me, just come on down. I've commandeered a round table with four chairs, and as you can see, free wireless
distractioninternet!It's about 1:45 at the moment and the place is nicely emptied out from lunch. Also, I neglected to mention that I am wearing a green shirt, and have a stickered laptop. There are NaNoWriMo stickers... you can't miss it.
45,227 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 12 26
I'll have to head straight to the library after work, but where is Twist Cafe? I am always seeking new, and awesome, veggie burgers to eat!
----------LJ: gruberman.livejournal.com
AIM: NoGuitarMercy
twitter: ywgdana
28,697 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 14 47
It's actually on uh... Graham, I believe. Across from the Second Cup... and please, please go eat the veggie burger. LOL If I can convert someone else, I'll be so happy. It's a local shop too, so you'll be supporting Winnipeg business. Their coffee is mediocre, but they make the tastiest green tea London Fog ever.
28,697 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 14 54
What's up, double post? You're looking fine and dandy today.
40,025 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 16 13
Have fun and the write-outs - official and otherwise. I'll be joining you in spirit here at work. As soon as I finish eating, it'll be word count time again. (only during my dinner break of course x )
Lady Bhugg
(finally get portable, and I'm stuck on evenings)
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 21 00
And once again, I will be at the Second Cup on Graham from about 5:45 tomorrow (Friday). I'm beginning to think I should just post when I won't be there...
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 09 46
Today (Sunday) at around 2ish, I will be in the usual place.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 17 37
Signage at the Second Cup suggests that they will be open from 7am to 9pm on Remembrance Day, so there should be no problem spending hours and hours and hours there until they hate us all.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
36,097 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 18 33
Heather and I are in the chat room using the bot to try and motivate us to write ...
see the virtual write-in thread for login instructions...
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3433904
So far it's not working... but we're trying. :)
=Betty=
----------Participant / Winner: 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 ...09
Winnipeg, MB Municipal Liaison: 04, 05, 06*, 07*, 08*, 09*
* with help
-=-=-=-
Reach the Winnipeg co-MLs at
http://www.nanowrimo.org/mlcontact
4,313 / 50,000
Nov 13, 2009 - 14 08
hiya, i have created a chat room in the aim chats if anyone would like to come stop by here is the link http://chat.aim.com/chats/arts-and-entertainment/nanowrimochat- I shall be there from now until sometime tonight.
bye!
----------"Life
isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.... It's about learning how
to dance in the rain"
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2009 - 10 36
Kind of short notice, but I'll be at the usual shop of coffee from about 2ish to 4ish today.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
44,897 / 50,000
Nov 16, 2009 - 10 34
Woke up feeling like epic crap today, so there's a good chance I won't be at the Second Cup. Don't let my tragic absence stop you. Honour me by continuing in my name.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
11,266 / 50,000
Nov 17, 2009 - 12 17
Cliff, Cass and I will be at the Graham second cup...(also known as Andrew's second home) at about 4 till they kick us out today...
51,028 / 50,000
Nov 17, 2009 - 14 44
Awriiight, I won't be alone! I'll probably arrive at around 6 or so.
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Nov 18, 2009 - 19 04
I was healthy enough to write a couple thousand words at home today, that tells me that I'll probably be healthy enough to work tomorrow. That being the case, I expect to be at the Second Cup again.
Turning up at the official write-in last Thursday somehow resulted in fewer words written than the previous Thursday, so I'll be heading to the Second Cup straight after work, and welcome anyone who wishes to join me after they finish their official library writings.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
28,697 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2009 - 09 45
I'll for sure be joining you, Chaos Hippy, after the library shindig, and actually plan on being across the street at the Twist Cafe from about 4:30pm until the library write out. And while I am totally aware that you will likely be writing across the street at that time, I just can't say no to those veggie burgers. <3 (Which is really the entire purpose of my trip there. I might skip on the beverage and come hang with you after I eat.)
45,227 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2009 - 09 46
I'll probably head over after the official write-in, as well.
----------LJ: gruberman.livejournal.com
AIM: NoGuitarMercy
twitter: ywgdana
51,028 / 50,000
Nov 19, 2009 - 09 49
Count me in...
28,697 / 50,000
Nov 20, 2009 - 15 35
Seems like another bunch of us are having another fun-filled and exciting Friday at the Second Cup on Graham. I personally plan on being here at the very least until I break 30k, so... potentially until 9pm tonight. *sigh*