Hey folks.. we've had another offer of free pants! (Mmm. Pants. I'm cold today, how can you tell?)
Saskatoon has put it to a vote and decided they want to challenge us to put out money where our mukluks are. (Well, okay, we came in just behind Wales, but they're not answering, so we'll have to do...)
Once I have a region number I'll add them to our word count API. In the meantime, feel free to start throwing snowballs. Wait, we have no snow yet. Okay, maybe throw leftover Hallowe'en candy, since everyone I know who was giving it out had an amazing scarcity of kids come to the door and has a lot left over. :)
=Betty=
(co-ML for Winnipeg, MB)
(PS: As always, remember, this is a FRIENDLY competition. Good-natured teasing is one thing, but we're all here to support each other, so be mindful and remember there's no need to be unpleasant. I don't want to have to get out the big floppy moderator hat; it clashes with my ML shirt.)
----------
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
43,305 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 14 34
Sure we can take this golden opportunity to beat the pants off of Saskatoon. They'll be green with envy at the many pairs of pants we have.
Lady Bhugg
50,019 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 14 48
Ve vill crush zem ...
10,100 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 18 53
There are GAPPERS challenging us?
I'm in.
*insert diabolical evil smilie here*
50,337 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 09 33
All right, yokels. You asked for it.
*cracks knuckles*
It's on.
----------http://hypnerdic.wordpress.com/
http://z3.invisionfree.com/10kClub/
http://twitter.com/Zenbomb
50,000 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 09 58
If I may offer a second gauntlet, I notice how the current donation totals are:
Manitoba: $450
Saskatchewan (I included both Regina and Saskatoon): $245
Calgary: $210 (although Edmonton has $520 donated so far)
I think while they are trying to match us in word count, SK and Calgary should also try to compete for donations raised.
AND we Nanotobans should try and pass Edmonton!
----------LJ: gruberman.livejournal.com
AIM: NoGuitarMercy
twitter: ywgdana
40,658 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 10 01
I think Dana makes a great point. We've proven in the past we can crush them in words but beating someone in donations would be a big win for everyone.
----------Blog - http://betweentheticks.blogspot.com/
Web Novel Carpe Arcanum - http://www.carpearcanum.com
43,305 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 18 46
I like the sound of that.
I don't currently have a credit card (it helps when you're trying to get out of debt), and wonder if someone would be able to send in a donation for me. I was meaning to give the MLs money at the kick off, to help cover some of their costs and forgot.
Lady Bhugg
10,100 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 17 53
AND we Nanotobans should try and pass Edmonton!
Gauntlet accepted. *bumps head on shiny new halo* Damn it. I demand they make those donating over $10 an option of having horns! I am not meant to have a halo!
43,305 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 19 01
How about a horny halo? ;- )
Lady Bhugg
10,100 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 19 21
better than just a halo. ^.^
36,178 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 07 13
These threads have now been crossposted to their respective cities so that all may participate in the snowball fight.
Now I need to quit farting around on the forums and get back to work...
-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
30,432 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 12 10
I was gonna donate a little later, but now seems as good a time as any. You know, further our lead. ;)
42,165 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 07 20
I feel bad because we can't fit you guys into our header.
So, since I'm a nice person, I'll put a widget in this post to track our progress.
Also, bpunkert and Heartweaver, you are going down!
-----------Janna
Moderator, Character & Plot Realism Q&A
ML, Saskatoon
Canadian Overlord
The Book of Tim
38,779 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 23 18
Looking at words per person, we're almost a full day ahead of you! Woohoo!
----------Lorianne in Outlook
Saskatchewan's former Literary Attachée
50,019 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 06 53
Whoo Saskatoonians (Saskatoonists?), I'm a shakin' in my boots.
Was gonna quit after reaching 30,000, but now looks like I'm going to have to keep going...
Pants, anyone?
8--D