This thread is going up in preparation for the Halfway Party [EDIT: Info on the party itself has been posted here], but it isn't about the party on Nov. 15… it's about the CD exchange which happens every year during the Halfway celebration. DO NOT RSVP for the party here – although you must come to the party to take part in the CD exchange – this thread is just for the CD sign up. (The official halfway party thread will go up next week.)
What is the CD exchange, you might ask?
The concept:
Bring 10 copies of a mix CD that inspires you as you write your NaNo masterpiece - or that evokes the spirit of your novel - and leave the party with copies of 10 great mix CDs made by your fellow NaNo-ers.
...And the rules:
1. You can only participate in the CD exchange if you are going to be present at the halfway party at the Yellow Griffon on Sunday, November 15 (see calendar).
2. RSVP in this thread by midnight on Saturday, November 14, 2008.
3. Bring 10 copies of your mix CD to the halfway party and give them to Nelson (voxel).
4. Receive 10 random mix CDs made by other Toronto WriMos before you leave the party!
5. The CD exchange is NOT PG this year, but please make sure to label your CD with warnings for explicit lyrics, etc. so we can make sure CDs are distributed age-appropriately for those receiving them. Thanks!
Nelson will be running the CD exchange this year, so feel free to direct your questions at him!
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Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Co-ML for Toronto, Canada
29,150 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 20 06
I'm in. Woohoo! I love me my music.
----------~Laur~
48,742 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 17 24
I won't know until later this Sunday if I'll be able to make it, but I already have been tinkering on iTunes; compiling an all-ages friendly (at least, I think so) group of song to turn into a mix CD. Don't be surprised if you hear me listening to it on my iPod during the Subway writing session.
----------"Here we are, born to be complete; We're the writers of NaNoWriMo..."
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46,416 / 50,000
Nov 6, 2009 - 20 55
This was fun last year, I got some good music. I'm definetly participating in the CD swap this year!
----------Now to put together a list of tunes!
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"No one is able to enjoy such feast than the one who throws a party in his own mind." - Selma Lagerlöf
Happy Writing!
17,837 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 10 09
I want to participate this year!! Sounds like fun!
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Nov 7, 2009 - 11 35
I'm in as well!
1,063 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 15 46
I'm in.
35,216 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 15 50
Me too! I haven't RSVP'd to the 1/2-way party, but I will...
37,118 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 16 05
Hi Meerkat,
The halfway party event thread actually isn't posted yet... we wanted to give advance notice on the CD exchange this year, though, so that you'd all have time to prep your CDs! The party details will be up in a few days.
----------Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Co-ML for Toronto, Canada
55,123 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 16 06
I'm in. Can I bring them on dvd's as data? I think I only have blank dvd's right now...
Thanks for organizing!
----------Thank you NaNoWriMo-ers for being out there and having fun, even if it's disguised as work, sweat, tears and pain on occasion. Who cares how hard, how crazy, how unbridled... It's wonderful to create and be among creators.
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36,542 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 19 42
I'm in. This sounds awesome.
----------music will provide the light you cannot resist
14,926 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 21 11
No.
If more people want a MP3/data exchange, I can arrange for that. Right now, if you don't give other people audio CDs, you won't be getting any back.
Ideally you all create 10 mix CDs with track listing + cases + inserts.
I will provide assistance on creating these later this week as I am purchasing some supplies for my own CD tomorrow. I may offer to print the colour inserts / track listings for people if the demand for it is high enough. I know how much time that takes.
102,172 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 21 13
Loved this last year, totally doing it again this year!
NaNo Pro Tip - bring something to put the CDs *in* after you get them! Pockets, purse, a bag...whatever leaves your hands free for a drink!
0 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 05 10
I'm in. Wish there were some way to get a copy of all the mixes, though ... maybe I'll bring a few extra copies in case anyone wants to trade extras.
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D.J. Sylvis, Toronto
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My Liveournal My Facebook
37,118 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 06 10
Don't worry Deej, I believe Nelson has a backup plan so you're covered :) But don't ask me, ask him!
----------Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Co-ML for Toronto, Canada
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Nov 8, 2009 - 19 11
I'm a maybe. Not sure if I'll be at the halfway party and not sure if I'll have my computer set up to copy CDs by then :S We shall see...
7,718 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 22 03
i am a maybe. i really want to go so i have to be careful. plus i may (most defently) need a ride home from the subway if i do go
14,926 / 50,000
Nov 9, 2009 - 09 18
I will be at Tequila Bookworm tomorrow night and Urbana Cafe between 1pm-5pm with blank CDs and sleeves to sell at cost ($5 for 10 CDs with coloured vinyl sleeves).
38,550 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 01 58
I'm so there. It'll take me all week to perfect my mix, but count me in for sure.
----------"The only thing you can depend on about the future is uncertainty"
28,324 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 05 49
I have 40 gigs of music so hell yes I'm in for the half way cd exchange function sorts.
----------MysticDreamer
5,259 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 06 56
Yeah...
I'm thinking of actually doing 2 CDs (x10 copies), one as a novel soundtrack and the other as just funky music I wish to impose upon the unsuspecting masses. I've already got the soundtrack done.
----------You know we can't slow down, we can't hold back,
Though you know we wish we could.
Oh no there ain't no rest for the wicked
'Til we close our eyes for good.
5,465 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 17 44
So in.
----------Of course I've gone mad with power! Have you ever tried going mad without power? It's boring and no one listens to you!
- Russ Cargill (The Simpsons Movie)
38,706 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 19 00
If I come do I neccessarily need to bring CDs? Are we going to be doing any kind of writing?
Cuz, I can't burn stuff.....>.>
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Nov 11, 2009 - 09 04
Hi Halexus!
I've just posted the info on the party itself in a separate thread (http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3442304)... but to answer your questions: Nope, no CDs required. No writing required, either - it's mostly a social event, though there are always a few people who bring laptops and keep on truckin' while the rest of us are eating and goofing around :)
See you there?
----------Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Co-ML for Toronto, Canada
66,354 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 09 18
This sounds pretty good. I will try to get involved if I can track down some CD-R's and cases on the cheap.
54,445 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 05 51
Cuz, I can't burn stuff.....>.>
Aww don't worry, I'll bring 11 so that you don't feel left out :3
Count me in. Just don't be surprised if the track listing just ends up being 14x Never Gonna Give You Up.
Just kidding. I wouldn't rickroll the entire CD. Maybe just the first song.
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34,006 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 06 51
I would like to participate! Count me in!
7,696 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 08 59
I will participate.
35,216 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 13 31
I have to un-RSVP... sorry, won't be able to make it!
37,006 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 20 55
I believe I will be there. I missed the kick off party and have not been too social so this would be kind of cool!
36,422 / 50,000
Nov 13, 2009 - 07 21
I will be there, music aplenty!