VENUE CHANGE: Given the huge number of RSVPs for this first write-in, it was necessary to find some place that could accommodate all of us. Since it was such short notice, we're back at Whole Lot-A Gelata because a) they're big, b) they're free, and c) they're awesome! If anyone has suggestions for future venues that can take large numbers of people, please let me know.
Ah, write-ins...an opportunity for socializing without the pesky burden of actually talking to others. =)
But seriously, write-ins are a great way to stay motivated through the 30 days and nights of Nano. It can be tough to keep churning out those 1667 words per day. Sometimes the only thing that keeps you going is the thought that 100,000 other people worldwide are going through the same struggle. So why not have tea with some of them?
As with all our events, please buy at least a drink so you're not loitering.
Location
There are 20+ people planning to come, and Cafe 1842 is just not big enough. Luckily, Whole Lot-A Gelata was happy to take us again on such short notice. It is the same as our Kickoff venue, but it's a pretty great place, so I at least don't mind! They have outlets upstairs, tables and comfy couches, great food, AND they like us. =)
If price is an issue for you (because yes, many of their hot drinks and paninis are on the upscale end of things) just remember that they have many things for $1-$3 as well: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pop, cookies, tarts, brownies and other baked goods.
Whole Lot-A Gelata, in Uptown Waterloo (120 King St. S.)
map
Transportation
Parking: There's street parking all along King St., a free parking lot on the southeast corner of Regina and Erb, or the Valumart/Town Square parking lot (accessible from King St. by the railroad tracks/Rude Native). There is also a parking lot behind the Marsland Centre (at Dupont and Albert, across from the library) that's free outside of business hours. Just check the sign.
Bus Routes: Uptown Waterloo is accessible via the IXpress, all of the 7s, the 5, and the 35.
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ML for Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge
"merp! merp!" --bunnyhero
32,000 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2009 - 19 12
I'll be there, granted I'll be a bit late. I'm not supposed to finish babysitting until 2, but I think I'll be able to leave there at 1.
----------22,400 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2009 - 19 35
It sounds like fun. I'll try to be there (I don't think I have other plans that day...)..
----------2008: The Defeat of Thistledown (50250)
17,549 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2009 - 20 33
I will be there, and I will be slightly mad looking. Is it wrong that I'm using crazy writerness to look like a unkempt hooligan for a month?
I thought not.
----------http://marymonster.tumblr.com/
that's just fine, that's just one of my names
NaNo 2009 - Heart of Gold
80,036 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 07 55
I suspect I shall be there as well -nothing on my calendar for that day ^_^
4,008 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 09 23
Count me in. Do you have any idea as to power availability? Should I bring a power bar thingy?
41,378 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 10 55
It would never hurt to bring one to a write-in. Cafe 1842 has outlets available, so we'll try to nab one, but it won't have enough space for everyone. I'll always [try to remember to] bring one, but a backup is a good idea in case I forget. ----------
ML for Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge
"merp! merp!" --bunnyhero
41,397 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 11 29
I might come, but it depends on how my writing goes, meaning if I'm writing up a storm at home I'm not going to stop, pack up and head over and run the risk of ruining my concentration (which is very easy to do...).
So, a firm maybe from me.
----------Rachel Celeste
http://rachelcopland.wordpress.com
2008: 50,219 words
2007: 25,524 words
2006: <1,000 words
2005: 15,034 words
2004: 11,093 words
13,644 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 12 09
I only get my work schedule one week at a time, (goes up Thursday) so pending a day time shift, I will be there.
----------50,591 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2009 - 18 35
i've got plans with a friend at 1, but i'm not sure how long that will take. i might be able to make it for the last hour-ish. but don't count on me this time... :(
39,003 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 06 57
depending how quickly I can get my horses done on sunday, I may be there. A little late for sure if I do show up. I have a lesson to teach that morning, and three horses to ride so it's doable provided nothing else comes up at work.
75,003 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 08 58
I won't be able to make it because I'll be at the horse farm, helping out with pony rides for a kid who has a birthday and who brings his friends to the farm. Also, I have a riding lesson at 4:30, so I'll be at the farm all afternoon.
Maybe if there's another write-in I can be there.
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That's Tee kee' rahm
The fox-like, auburn-furred, bushy-tailed alien
41,378 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 09 46
Wow, so many horses....
Maybe if there's another write-in I can be there.
I think I can promise there will be at least one other write-in! =D
----------ML for Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge
"merp! merp!" --bunnyhero
34,119 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 11 08
Possibly there, probably late. As is expected of me.
21,460 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2009 - 12 25
I doubt I'll be there but I may just show up, it depends on rides and schedules for me.
----------Nathan
"Not all who wander are lost."
-J.R.R. Tolkien
0 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 13 06
considering I won't make it to the Kickoff tonight (math midterm, disaster, don't ask), I'll be there as it falls into my 48 hours no school work :D
----------I'm gonna eat your socks!
38,391 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 15 05
I'm working then, so I'm afraid I can't attend :(. Aggh, writing on work days is not going to be fun.
0 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 16 21
I'll be there.
----------Heather
Novel: Untitled
Description: I guess I should get on that...
50,964 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 16 45
Chuck, with the totally uncool NANO name of wald0893, will be there.
44,539 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 16 57
I may be there, I guess that depends on my mood/how exhausted I am/if I want to get up from my chair at home and stop writing.
----------Meow
32,000 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 17 01
Anyone planning on staying later than 4?
Ends up I WILL be babysitting until 2, and by the time I get the bus and get over there? The Sunday bus schedule sucks, so it will likely be nearing 3. Feels like a bit of a waste, getting over there just for an hour, but if anyone is planning on staying past 4, I'll definitely go!
----------40,065 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 17 06
Tim and I will be there! Granted I'll be half asleep, I work midnights all weekend.
40,065 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 17 07
Sorry for the double post, I got impatient and hit the button twice...oops
25,863 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 17 13
Will hopefully be there. :)
----------叶うなら誰か俺に生きる意味を教えて下さい -- 明日舞き幸福, 呼笑亡き明日
If it's possible, somebody please tell me my purpose to live. -- Asunaki Koufuku, Koenaki Asu
8,666 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 19 09
I will try to be there, for an hour or two any way. I have many things to accomplish on Kick-off day. :)
----------Sandra Regina
Hope Springs Eternal
0 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2009 - 20 16
Don't forget that the clocks go back on Sunday, so change them before bed on Saturday :)
(sorry if this shows up more than once...)
Heather
----------Heather
Novel: Untitled
Description: I guess I should get on that...
31,137 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2009 - 03 17
Well I'll be there, with my roommate once again.
----------Death Toll: 70
13,937 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2009 - 03 54
I'll be there, probably as long as possible until they kick me out - look for the random Brit with the 'cute' (euch! not my word) netbook.
34,081 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2009 - 16 56
Christopher, who goes by the pseud Thorny Rose on the internet, will be happy to be kicking off my brand new novel, "The Safe", at this write-in, 1 pm Sunday. Look forward to seeing you all
38,438 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2009 - 19 46
I agree with heraura, I will be there if I am need of encouragement and advice, but on the off chance that my first day of writing goes well, I will not want to interrupt the flow in case it never comes back! so, I will probably be there!
41,378 / 50,000
Oct 31, 2009 - 06 25
Hey guys,
It's awesome that there are so many of us who want to come out, but frankly, Cafe 1842 probably can't accommodate this many of us! So stay tuned, as I'm looking into where else we can go with 20+ people and laptops.
See you all tomorrow!
----------ML for Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge
"merp! merp!" --bunnyhero