Hello Everyone,
After a great meeting on 1st Nov, this is the second one at the same venue. We've picked a Saturday for those of you who can't make it on a Sunday. We couldn't come up with a better venue - Wetherspoons may not be the most inspiring of places, but it does the job!
I will be at the Prince of Wales from 12 o'clock on the 14th. Look for the purple hat! I will bring NaNo stickers and a small prize for the writing comp. Bring the first page of your NaNo novel if you fancy sharing it.
If you've got a suggestion for a different venue, please post it - we may use it next time.
All welcome, bring paper and pen for some writing fun.
Prince of Wales: 82-84 St Mary St, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1FA, United Kingdom
029 2064 4449
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2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
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Nov 1, 2009 - 13 43
I couldn't come today, had to go home and see the family (and get my washing done - the joys of being a student), but I should be able to some on the 14th. Provided I remember.
----------I do not like the cone of shame...
Maybe it's a stupid theory or maybe just stupidity
And y'all think I'm cwazie!
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Nov 3, 2009 - 03 21
I didn't realise there was one on the first ^^ but I'll be there for the 14th no problem.
----------Democracy is non-negotiable
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Nov 3, 2009 - 04 29
Sounds good. I vote we invade Shot in the Dark at some point too! Anyone had their milkshakes?
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Freakouts over lack of coffee in house: 1
Because some things just require coffee.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 05 29
Should be able to make this one!
----------Madness takes it's toll; please have exact change.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 05 31
Great - it's starting to look like we'll have a good crowd of people on the 14th! Looking forward to it.
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
9,500 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 05 40
Do we all need to wear purple hats?
----------Nano induced cups of coffee: 4
Freakouts over lack of coffee in house: 1
Because some things just require coffee.
15,062 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 07 05
Yes
----------Democracy is non-negotiable
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Nov 4, 2009 - 07 54
Ok, I'm going to have to do a bit of shopping, in that case.
----------Nano induced cups of coffee: 4
Freakouts over lack of coffee in house: 1
Because some things just require coffee.
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Nov 4, 2009 - 08 32
There are only two problems for me with that time, but I will get there (even if I'm a bit late)
1) I'm in orchestra until half 12
2) I play the cello, which is not an easy instrument to carry around Cardiff. Specially without any back straps
And there is also the fact that I am only fourteen, so would I be allowed to come? And do we need money?
Thanks :)
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Nov 4, 2009 - 09 42
No - we don't all have to wear hats, purple or otherwise. I usually wear a hat and a purple one is easy to spot - I'm just making it easy to find us!
One reason for choosing the Prince of Wales is that they allow under-18s, so fourteen is not problem. So long as you don't try to drink a pint of real ale!
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
9,500 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 17 42
Bring the Cello! I assume you're proficient with it.
I....erm.... need to talk to a cellist. For Nano. How amazingly convenient!
----------Nano induced cups of coffee: 4
Freakouts over lack of coffee in house: 1
Because some things just require coffee.
190,289 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 23 57
Don't you just love NaNo? You need a cellist? A cellist comes along. With cello. Jacqueline Du Pre would be proud of us!
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
15,062 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 15 39
I'm sorry, didn't realise you'd take the Yes to purple hats all round seriously *innocent*
Hehe
Deffinately bring the Cello! Perhaps we'll get you on stage for a solo ^^
And wear a purple hat!!
----------Democracy is non-negotiable
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Nov 10, 2009 - 15 59
I hope to be there! Are you likely to be upstairs or downstairs, JayWalker?
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Nov 10, 2009 - 23 19
We'll be downstairs. We take over a table or two near the door - where the sort-of booths are. Just look out for the purple hat / NaNo posters / manic people.
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
15,062 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 12 12
And anyone with notebooks and pens, dead giveaway that
----------Democracy is non-negotiable
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Nov 11, 2009 - 16 16
I'll be there - just confirmed I'm working 4 - 8 Saturday. Lunch at the POW for me it is, then. Yum yum.
I may be early, due to my habit of getting buses which get me everywhere about 15 minutes before I need to be there. If so, I'll try to nab one of the tables near the St. Mary's St. door and will be writing furiously in my notebook. Or staring blankly at my notebook wondering why none of my characters are co-operating. Either way, hopefully girl with notebook will equal me so come say hi if you are similarly early or if Jay has traffic troubles or the like again.
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Nov 13, 2009 - 11 25
I live in Newport, I can get to Cardiff easily, but this is the issue for me. I have no idea where the POW is. Can someone give me a hint as to where it is?
And is it okay for me to come is the other issue as I don't live in Cardiff. Don't want to presume these things lol!
----------Being an author is like being in charge of your own personal insane asylum. ~Graycie Harmon
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Nov 13, 2009 - 11 34
Hi Sparky,
the PoW is:
82-84 St. Mary St
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1FA, United Kingdom
Map here: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-...
There's no problem with you coming from Newport - I live in Chepstow, so I'm even further from Cardiff.
I look forward to seeing you there. I'll be the one in the purple hat ;-D
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
21,633 / 50,000
Nov 13, 2009 - 11 57
Looking forward to it! :o)
Thanks for the map!
----------Being an author is like being in charge of your own personal insane asylum. ~Graycie Harmon
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Nov 13, 2009 - 13 36
I'd just like to give people a heads up in case you didn't know (like me until tonight)
Wales are playing a football friendly tomorrow afternoon, kickoff 3pm. So there'll be lots of Scots about (and probably drunk too), so PoW might be a bit loud and chaotic at points.
Anyway, looking forward to meeting you guys.
----------I do not like the cone of shame...
Maybe it's a stupid theory or maybe just stupidity
And y'all think I'm cwazie!
190,289 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2009 - 01 06
Thanks for the heads-up, Jar. Wonder if any of them are NaNo-ers?
Looking forward to seeing everyone today - whatever the weather!
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
43,251 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2009 - 01 13
If you see someone who looks ready to murder whoever is playing the bagpipes... that's me!
They were playing them in PoW last night when we were trying to watch the rugby. Hopefully they shall not return.
----------I do not like the cone of shame...
Maybe it's a stupid theory or maybe just stupidity
And y'all think I'm cwazie!
56,303 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2009 - 02 31
Heading into Bristol to catch up with a friend later so I may have to disappear early but I'll be there. :)
See you all soon!
Nilly.x
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Nov 14, 2009 - 08 41
¬_¬
Fell asleep.
Grrr.
----------Nano induced cups of coffee: 4
Freakouts over lack of coffee in house: 1
Because some things just require coffee.
21,633 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2009 - 10 01
:o( I feel asleep and didnt wake up til two, went into cardiff, and tried looking for you guys but i figured you'd gone by the time I'd got there
----------Being an author is like being in charge of your own personal insane asylum. ~Graycie Harmon
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Nov 14, 2009 - 12 35
Sorry 'bout that - we broke up about two. Maybe you'll make it to tthe wrap-party.
Thanks to everyone who came today, great to see you all - a shoal of NaNo-ers in the sea of men in skirts...
----------2008 The Second Time: Milk and Honey - 202,246
2007 The Second Time: The First Year - 195,966
2006 The Second Time - 145,943
2005 In the Middle - 51,998
2004 Ape-x - 52,288
37,943 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2009 - 15 50
Must have been the only man in jeans in there. Or any kind of trousers.
Well, it was fun, even though I was late.