Come one, come all and bring friends.
Saturday, October 25 from 2 pm - 4 pm-ish at the Cuyahoga County Library, Parma SOuth Branch, 7335 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH (440-885-5362). We'll be in the meeting room.
Please leave an RSVP below with the number of people you are bringing so I can make sure I have enough goodie bags and snacks.
We'll talk about Nano, vote on our mascot, and have fun.
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Cleveland, Ohio ML
Nano Winner in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
I'm in it for the chocolate.
7,412 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 10 39
I should be able to make it. I will only be around until 3pm or so. I have to head to the Hocking Hills area for a Hallowe'en Party with some crazy Harry Potter fans.
51,025 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 11 10
OOO that sounds fun. I love the Hocking Hills during the fall; they're so beautiful.
----------Cleveland, Ohio ML
Nano Winner in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
I'm in it for the chocolate.
11,972 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 11 29
I plan on being there.
Is this the same branch that my keen navigational skills sent me sailing straight past and several miles out of my way last year? If it is, at least I know how to get there this time!
----------"Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it." ~ Chinese proverb
51,025 / 50,000
Oct 6, 2008 - 12 35
I believe it is.
Should we put a big banner out front that says "BRIAN - STOP HERE"?
----------Cleveland, Ohio ML
Nano Winner in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
I'm in it for the chocolate.
14,479 / 50,000
Oct 7, 2008 - 09 36
Sadly I think I'll miss the kick off again this year. I'm supposed to be in CCNA prep class all day that day. If I get out early for some reason I'll try to make it there but my magic 8 ball says "future looks cloudy" I'll cast my vote here for the NanowriMOOO cow mascot though. :)
Rolard
----------2006 A Hole in Andrellas (winner)
2007 Voyage of the Amadeus (32,111)
2008 Magic of the Highways (fingers crossed)
5,248 / 50,000
Oct 8, 2008 - 01 59
Awww, I'm going to miss the kickoff party! I'll be somewhere between Ohio and Texas on Saturday, not getting back until Sunday.
Have fun without me, and see you at the write-ins!
25,102 / 50,000
Oct 8, 2008 - 06 51
Me plus one!
111,075 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2008 - 14 38
I'll be there. There's a chance I'll be bringing someone else, but I think I'll just get her to RSVP for herself if that happens.
Looking forward to it!
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11,707 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2008 - 16 11
I'm so bummed that I can't make this! I have a showchoir festival that day. :[ I'll make sure to keep an eye out for events that I can attend, though. I'm so excited!
--Jenny
23,849 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2008 - 22 52
Okay, officially asking off from work to come. Must go with the mapquest to find my way, but I'm determined to be there.
51,029 / 50,000
Oct 10, 2008 - 07 56
Me plus five! Just to be safe, I'm saying everyone will come. It might just be two or three, actually, but there's a chance my whole family will be showing up with me.
----------38,128 / 50,000
Oct 11, 2008 - 07 53
I'm planning to be there too--see you all soon.
0 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 07 52
I really hope I can make it. I'm not sure if I have enough time to request off of work for the day, but if I can I will absolutely be there. Dressed up as Magenta from Rocky Horror maybe? I LOVE Halloween.
----------"How empty is the blameless vestals lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, each prayer accepted, each wish resigned"
52,748 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 11 59
One here, as long as the car holds up. :)
55,000 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 15 17
I'll be there. No guests... so far.
50,558 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 19 10
I'm planning to be there. No guests. We should have a costume party!
Becki
50,082 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 19 49
Definitely coming! Not bringing anyone, as far as I know... I may discover someone in my trunk, though.
----------50,115 / 50,000
Oct 16, 2008 - 03 35
I'm going to say yes, with a friend.
----------happy writing:-)
Charli
0 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2008 - 01 11
I'll be there. Alone, however.
14,479 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2008 - 04 42
My Saturday class was cancelled so now I have school on weeknights (blegh) so right now I plan to be there next Saturday possibly with 1 or 2 children in tow.
Rolard
----------2006 A Hole in Andrellas (winner)
2007 Voyage of the Amadeus (32,111)
2008 Magic of the Highways (fingers crossed)
1,108 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2008 - 13 06
I can't make it. My cousin's getting married that weekend.
13,122 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2008 - 20 14
Hey Christine, one author and one tag-along planning on attending the Kick-Off Party. I haven't attended a NaNo gathering since October and November of 2005. Haven't finished a story since 2005, either, so I'm looking forward to the upcoming festivities.
I told myself two months ago I would write a book by year's end. Each time I try to write, however, I find myself falling into the slow, edit-heavy traps NaNo once taught me to avoid. Combining these two thoughts, I came to the painful realization that I have to participate this year, no questions asked. I can't make any more excuses. If I'm to write, it's now or never. This November, it's time to put life aside for a change and let my creativity loose.
Past experience proves, however, that gung-ho only goes as far as October 30th. I think I'm gonna need you guys to carry me the rest of the way. That, or lots and lots of coffee.
50,076 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2008 - 04 57
I'll be there with a non-noveling guest.
50,401 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2008 - 07 48
I'm planning on being there.
51,025 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2008 - 08 22
It's going to be great seeing everyone!
Please bring your ideas/nominees for the Cleveland Region Mascot.
----------Cleveland, Ohio ML
Nano Winner in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
I'm in it for the chocolate.
0 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2008 - 08 14
I wish I could make it there but I'll be moving that weekend and the following.
2,100 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2008 - 12 02
Sounds great! I will certainly be in attendance.
----------ohmisskaroline.wordpress.com
24,533 / 50,000
Oct 22, 2008 - 05 00
Hi, I'm Ciecie - I'd love to come! Please count me in. Let me know if I need to bring anything or can help.
----------www.imastoryteller.com
37,277 / 50,000
Oct 22, 2008 - 10 46
Should be able to make it at least for a little bit ;-). Had to bow out of last year's Nano due to edits on a novel that came out in e-book format in June. (yay me :-)), but this year I'm back and ready to roll. Missed you Christine and the rest of the friends I made two years ago ;-).
----------Marguerite Arotin
Author of Romance from the heartland & beyond
101,176 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2008 - 06 42
Count me in. My first year.
Just me, though I'd love to drag some of my writing friends with me!
Question -- is it just talking, getting to know each other, talking about our projects, or are we allowed to do some writing?
Who me? Antsy to get started?
----------I have a sequel to write!
Michelle Levigne
www.Mlevigne.com
Don't fear the Red Pen!
www.Mlevigne.com/editing.htm