I am happy to report what I believe to be record turnout for a Christchurch meetup. I counted 22 people yesterday which was double the prior record I've been a part of. (19 of whom are visible in the photos kindly provided by surrealix on last weeks post.)
And so we progress to thoughts of our second meetup. The consensus was that Sunday afternoons are good for people and so we'll be meeting from 2pm again. Chances are very good that I'll be there even earlier yet again as it's either that or go home and write between Church and meetup.
I'm going to be trying to get a graph post up later today. Basically, anyone that replies to the thread will have their daily wordcount show up on a graph as the month goes by (updates are supposed to be every 15 minutes but I doubt it will be that quick until the website load decreases.)
For those of you unsure how to use the search function to find out how you're doing compared to the rest of Christchurch... this lnk should take you to a page showing the (as I type) 49 people that have identified themselves as being located in Christchurch (At least two of whom are not in NZ). Alternately, this link should show you a list of the people that have New Zealand set as their home region. (If you can't find yourself on that list go here and set NZ as home.)
After almost beating my previous best for a first day yesterday I'm now going to load up OpenOffice and see if I can improve even more...
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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.
25,015 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 20 35
I will definately be there unless I get sick or something. I enjoyed it a lot and it seems like it would be a good break from the crazy amount of writing that I seem to be wanting to do. Even if I do intend to actually write this time.
----------Bling bling like L.E.D.
34,202 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 20 49
I should be able to attend again this time, if I can convince hubby to look after the raggermuffins... maybe I should bribe him with cookies.
----------25,015 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 21 23
Cookies are always a good idea! Nice wordcount btw.
----------Bling bling like L.E.D.
44,103 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 21 32
I didn't make it to yesterday's, but hopefully I'll be there next Sunday. I've never been to a meet up, so be nice to me!
----------Ideas are bulletproof - Alan Moore
51,864 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 22 14
Oooh, I lead youth group next Sunday and we finish at two, so if I do get there I'll be late. I hope I can be there again.
Last time I did this, I had no idea what an incentive others' wordcounts could be! Screw sixth, I want to be FIRST. D<
----------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.
12,899 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 22 19
At this very moment I am plotting weasely, conniving ways to escape from work to attend. If I can't make it, please try not to be too disappointed.
... I mean, I know you'll be disappointed, I'm just asking that you try. ^_^
----------34,202 / 50,000
Nov 1, 2009 - 22 48
Jesheckah: Thanks, and you too :)
Psy: Shall I kidnap you and hold you hostage for a great ransom? That's a good enough excuse. Crazy young woman gone crazy...
----------22,028 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 01 12
I didn't make it on Sunday but will do my best for the next one.
My word count sucks compared to others, but I only started today. Damn November being so insanely busy!
35,171 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 02 08
As far as I know I shall be there! Even if my word count has gone to crap by then I shall still show up to try and keep the numbers high :P and of course inspire myself!
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
42,258 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 02 14
Will definately be there again! This time will (again) attempt to remember the sunblock! *Has sunburn... pouts* Maybe I can even convince my dad that he really doesn't need his laptop on sunday afternoon... He doesn't need to work, honest!
----------25,015 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 02 35
Your word count isn't allowed to die, thats what I am for. To bother you into writing!
Edit:
That was at Christina, *kicks the stupid forums*
----------Bling bling like L.E.D.
32,258 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 02 31
I'll try and make it, but I can't promise anything.
----------Death count so far? two.
-Falling on a tree root, staking himself
-Running into a girl holding a piece of a chair, staking himself
13,411 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 02 56
I'll be there... And in Le Cafe's convenient side room for a write in after my dose of fresh air :-)
10,015 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 04 01
I mentioned this to the group that was still around when I arrived late on Sunday but for those who weren't there:
The Christchurch Creative Space is a group that meets on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons and is for anyone that considers themselves "creative", be that programming, crafting, electronicsing, artsing or even...writing. :)
Obviously Sundays are already spoken for but feel free to come along on Wednesdays 7pm till 11pm and hang out and write/chat/procrastinate. We meet at the Canterbury Innovation Incubator at 200 Armagh Street.
More details here: http://chchspace.nztech.org/
--Philip;
35,171 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 04 03
I shall attempt to keep it up! And I believe I shall be bringing my laptop to do some writing in the room after... how many others are planning on doing this?
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
17,350 / 50,000
Nov 2, 2009 - 16 22
Cool, I didn't get along to the last meeting but it's great to hear so many people turned up. Hope to be there on Sunday to meet all you other lunatics.
Man, it's so hard to NOT EDIT! What if I die mid-novel and someone reads this crap?
23,438 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 18 46
Definitely gonna be there. And whoever the genius was that decided November should be the month for this needs a good kicking. I will bet money that they were not a student when they picked this!
----------"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"
41,759 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 23 42
I thought i was doing so well with my word count until i saw many of you over 10,000. damn work.
there is so much i don't know about working the site..
51,864 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 01 30
Gah! I've actually gone down in the rankings. And I was so excited about hitting 10k D=
----------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.
35,171 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 01 42
If you hit your own goals you are doing well :D I'm always enthused to be getting anywhere near the needed word count for the day... I shall get there today! Yes!
----------RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D
23,438 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 04 08
I've no idea if I'm on target or not but I did see the perfect motto for us all this month. And believe it or not it was actually something the Grand Idiot (also known as George W. Bush) said.
"We will not tire. We will not falter. We will not fail."
Duno about all of you but I need all the encouragement I can get! :D (Just call me Procrastination Man, the only super hero who is never there when you need him)
----------"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"
51,864 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 09 21
I work really well with competition, so seeing where I am compared to others is a great thing for me. Especially since I'm fourth today xD
I think a better motto is: We will tire. We will falter. But we're damn well doing it anyway! D<
xD
----------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.
0 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 01 56
missed it last time, but exams are over now so hopefully i'll show up this sunday, and even more hopefully i'll have some words written too. :P
7,755 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 02 00
Unfortunately I have work - I'll be there in spirit, though <3
----------23,438 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 17 07
5 minutes past 2 and there are 11 people here.
----------"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"
34,202 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 22 23
11 people isn't too bad for the second meeting - we knew it'd be less than 1st at any rate. I was -really- looking forward to coming this week, but I've just signed up for extra hours on Sundays, so won't be able to come anymore! :'(
----------51,864 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 22 34
Ended up getting to 14 people, with me the last xD
Aww, pity. =(
----------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.
40,315 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 23 43
My apologies! I tried so hard to be there today, really wanted and needed a good chance to write. But the local fireworks were on last night and, well... one thing led to another and... it's a story best left untold. Or perhaps I'll add it to my Novel. :)
----------Hope everyone had a great time today!
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..."
13,411 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 01 59
Last time I got a sunburnt face, this time it's a sunburnt right knee. Ouch!
Will remember to put sunblock on my legs next time...
35,171 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 02 22
I think I got a bit burned on the tip of my nose :P Oh wellz... I am unfortunately used to such a thing happening.
----------Yay for 14 people! XD
RAWR!!! Words... prepare to be written! Tina powah! :D