I was hoping there would be some sort of a writing/ drinking group posted here... but since there isn't one yet, I'll start the idea.
Wednesday's might be a good night. It is for me at least; not a busy night, but no deadlines to meet at work on Thursday morning either ; ) ! Perhaps we should start on the 29th with a meet and greet and a sharing of thoughts, hopes and dreams? Now all we need is a time and place. Dark Horse seems to be a fairly quiet bar, located at approximately Baseline and 28th/ 36. I also like that location because I can stumble back home to my apartment across the street and probably not get lost. But I am open to any and all suggestions! Really, any night, and time after 5pm and any place is good for me. I just want to have a little support group with a glass or five of wine.
Of course this idea would have to be for the 21 plusers, but perhaps we should also organize an all ages weekly meet up at a coffee shop? Just because I'm an alcoholic doesn't mean I need to exclude others.
So what do we think? Don't make me have to go all the way to Denver for my time wasting when I should be writing!
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18,630 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2008 - 13 24
Just a note if you decided on the Dark Horse, it is under-21 friendly until 9pm (or 10, I can't quite remember) We've done write-ins there in the past and I've never run into problems (plus they have incredible burgers)
2,519 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2008 - 14 34
Does it have outlets? :)
50,012 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2008 - 17 40
That sounds fantastic- meeting on the 29th would be fun. I second meeting at the Dark Horse- it has some pretty darn good burgers. (But I'm under 21, so no happy hour for me.)
I'm not sure if it'd be a good idea for me to make it a weekly thing, but I'd at least be able to go on the 29th.
----------"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
~Jack London
8,356 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2008 - 07 24
I'm not sure if they have outlets. I meant to go there last night and check, but my laziness won over.
Let's at least plan on meeting there the 29th, because know I know at least one other person is interested!
18,630 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2008 - 14 33
Some of the tables do but bringing a powerstrip might be useful
376 / 50,000
oct. 18, 2008 - 18 33
Hey! I'm in for burgers and beer...ummmm...I mean writing...yeah. that would be really fun - every year I vow to do this, sign up, my friend and i both write and write and then peter out. So we have promised this year to NOT be set out to write the 'great american novel' but to just have fun and really create the story as we go. So some support in this would be awesome!!!! - judy
50,202 / 50,000
oct. 20, 2008 - 16 53
I should be able to be there on the 29th. I tend not to be available on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, but the 29th is, happily, a 5th Wednesday. Weather permitting, I'll bike on down.
Mongoose, you and remember similarly. We used to like to meet around that large table towards the front of the house - not the side with the huge TVs, but the one with the small ones - and I'd put a long-corded power strip in an outlet just around the wall. The manager gave us a hard time for it once, but I think it was only mock-scolding.
Anyone know whether the Dark Horse has begun offering wi-fi yet? They hadn't last time I went. It was a good place for that reason to just put my nose down and write write write, but I couldn't update my word count until I got home or until I trekked around the corner to Brewing Market.
Edited to add: I've put it on the Regional Calendar for 6 PM until 9 PM, with a note that some may arrive early and some over-21'rs may stay late. Let me know if we should alter that in any way, K?
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
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oct. 21, 2008 - 16 17
My availability is rotten. I think I will be out of town most of November for work. Well up until just before T-giving. Can I still meet and greet with y'all on the 29th if that happens?
50,202 / 50,000
oct. 22, 2008 - 09 50
I don't see why not! Take what opportunities you can get, right? Also, you might want to consider checking out the forums of the region where you will be most of November - just because you'll be away from your home region shouldn't mean you should spend NaNoWriMo in isolation!
Double-checking: We're talking about October 29th, right? Wednesday, October 29th...
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
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oct. 22, 2008 - 22 06
I would do this, but I am car-less, and that isn't an easy location for me to get to. :\ I'm in Gunbarrel. If I can ever find a ride, I'd show up though!
0 / 50,000
oct. 23, 2008 - 07 00
I signed up for NaNo last year and wrote for 3 days. I am definitely looking forward to finding a group to keep the energy up and to meet some friendly faces in the process. Wednesdays work for me!
----------Looking for inspiration.
8,356 / 50,000
oct. 23, 2008 - 11 50
Hey, I work in Gunbarrel so I could at least give you a ride there, if interested. You would probably have to find another way home, though... I plan on drinking enough to make my driving illegal. You can catch many of the main boulder buses nearby the darkhorse, take them to the station at 14th and Walnut, and then take the 205 back to Gunbarrel. I've done it many times, but it does take a long time.
I'm so happy people are interested in this! I can't wait to meet everyone and I'll be there at 6ish!
56,786 / 50,000
oct. 23, 2008 - 18 05
Sounds like fun. I will try to be there on the 29th, unless I get something similar going in Longmont. A little late. Oh, well. If there are any Longmonters listening, would you be interested in joining me at either Deja Brew or my house (near Nelson and S. Airport Rd).
Ellen
----------Ellen or "Alienor"
"... it could be my job to write a novel a year, but it's also my job to take a walk and think." -- George Pelecanos
http://www.firstgiving.com/ellenwilkin
http://www.electricrider.net/ellen/index.htm
51,039 / 50,000
oct. 23, 2008 - 18 32
oooh! sounds like fun! can i get in even though i'm under 21, all i want to do is write and eat frys. maybe see u all the 29th if not, i'll try and get there during novemeber! see u at the dark horse!
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NaNoWriMo:
2007- WON!- 50,367
2006- 10,000
2005- 500
2004- next to nothing
Dsylexics of the world UNTIE!
Pipin: You need people of intelligence on this sort of quest....trip...thing
Marry: Well that rules you out pip.
50,012 / 50,000
oct. 24, 2008 - 11 01
I'm also under 21, and we can enter as long as it's before 10 pm.
On another note- I just found out that I won't be able to make this one. If you guys decide to continue then I'll definitely show up.
----------"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
~Jack London
51,039 / 50,000
oct. 24, 2008 - 16 20
Awesome! hope to see u all there!
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NaNoWriMo:
2007- WON!- 50,367
2006- 10,000
2005- 500
2004- next to nothing
Dsylexics of the world UNTIE!
Pipin: You need people of intelligence on this sort of quest....trip...thing
Marry: Well that rules you out pip.
2,519 / 50,000
oct. 24, 2008 - 17 07
So, is there going to be a sign or a funny hat or something to designate the NaNo group? I definitely want to come, but I'll feel weird walking around asking everybody, "Hey, are you the people I'm here to meet...?"
53,153 / 50,000
oct. 24, 2008 - 18 34
Oh, trust me, you'll have no trouble spotting the Nanoers. They usually have their laptops even before it's time to write.
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Writing from the quiet environs of Fourmile Canyon in Boulder--a writer's retreat in it's own right.
NANO 2008--The Ghosts of RIver's Bend
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Characters Killed: 1
Family Members killed for inturruptin WiP: 8
Co-Workers Killed for asking "How hard can it be?": 12
Caffiene consumed: 23 cups, 11 cans, 5shots.
NANO 2008--The Ghosts of RIver's Bend
51,039 / 50,000
oct. 28, 2008 - 17 56
i'll be the one with the red and black Mohawk hat. very easy to spot.
EDIT: actualy dont look for my hat, i wont be there. SORRY!
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NaNoWriMo:
2007- WON!- 50,367
2006- 10,000
2005- 500
2004- next to nothing
Dsylexics of the world UNTIE!
Pipin: You need people of intelligence on this sort of quest....trip...thing
Marry: Well that rules you out pip.
0 / 50,000
oct. 27, 2008 - 13 33
Lavender Feline... I live in N. Boulder and can give you a lift back to Gunbarrel if you make it down.
0 / 50,000
oct. 27, 2008 - 13 56
Hi everyone - what time are we meeting up on Wednesday?
----------Looking for inspiration.
50,202 / 50,000
oct. 28, 2008 - 14 50
I could swear I made this post already, like, yesterday, but it is GONE. Did I accidentally hit "Report" instead of reply, causing one of the powers that be to get a very confusing email? Maybe I previewed but never posted?
IN ANY CASE... Table Tents are a great idea for making group recognition easy. I printed me out one yesterday and will bring it with me when I go! To make your own, it's really easy. Just get some light cardstock and print one of these templates out onto it. (Link goes to the Chicago Nanos and their wonderful list of resources!)
Failing that, keep an eye out for the group with lots of laptops, many of them bearing NanoWriMo Stickers. (There are new stickers this year! Aren't you excited?)
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
50,202 / 50,000
oct. 29, 2008 - 13 44
I may be a little late getting there. See you soon!
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
50,202 / 50,000
oct. 31, 2008 - 10 41
Kia and Terry and I had a great time talking about possible plots and write-ins, and lamenting the inactivity thus far of the area Kia will be in most of November. Hopefully she'll have good news for us come Thanskgiving about the NanoRevolution she singlehandedly orchestrated!
The Dark Horse still has no wi-fi of their own, sadly, but the burgers remain yummy and the beer was cold and tasty. All the TVs were tuned to sports or prime-time TV shows. We were at one of the back tables - well, "back" isn't very descriptive. Ok. So let's say you're facing the bar? Turn around and face away from it. Proceed to the back wall. We were at the table directly on your left, the one with a window peering back at the bar and a 4-plug electrical socket at the end of the bench. I think it'll be a nice place for late-night write-ins!
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
9,881 / 50,000
nov. 2, 2008 - 00 38
BREWING MARKET BASELINE & BROADWAY
has a phenomenal set-up for laptops. Tons of outlets, tons of tables. The back room is student haven for finals time. There's a fireplace, too.
Coffee is awesome, Tea is Republic of . . . not too bad, lots of chocolate choices and a good pastry case.
Oh, and it's next door to Wild Oats Turned Whole Foods and downstairs from Taj Mahal's fabulous (though a bit pricey) Indian Food. Einstein's Bagels & Starbucks are in the same lot. Herb's Meats has awesome frozen key lime pie. I think The Egg & I is still there.
Point is . . . food, good coffee and outlets are there . . . "In abundance" (Frank N. Further)
~ Stacy
----------~ Stacy Clark, MA
Author "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Sex Goddess"
Blogs: http://stacyannclark.wordpress.com
http://annojohnson.wordpress.com
51,039 / 50,000
nov. 4, 2008 - 21 33
sooooo... what has been decided? are we meeting at the brewing market or the Dark horse? what times? please let me know! thanks!
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NaNoWriMo:
2007- WON!- 50,367
2006- 10,000
2005- 500
2004- next to nothing
Dsylexics of the world UNTIE!
Pipin: You need people of intelligence on this sort of quest....trip...thing
Marry: Well that rules you out pip.
80,107 / 50,000
nov. 5, 2008 - 10 29
I'm trying to picture where this is in relation to where I live.
How far is it from Sunflower Market? I think it's pretty close, but I'm not able to picture the exact strip mall Starbucks/Whole Foods is in.
----------2006 NaNoWriMo winner-Jade Fox
2007 NaNoWriMo winner-Sinner
2008 NaNoWriMo winner-Apocalypse Dragon
9,881 / 50,000
nov. 5, 2008 - 10 42
Brewing Market at Baseline & Broadway
is the one with the room full of awesome tables with outlets in the back & fireplace.
I have a phone appt 6 pm to 7:30 pm with a client, but maybe before that at 5:30 or after that.
~ Stacy
----------~ Stacy Clark, MA
Author "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being a Sex Goddess"
Blogs: http://stacyannclark.wordpress.com
http://annojohnson.wordpress.com
50,202 / 50,000
nov. 5, 2008 - 11 23
I don't know that anything *has* been decided...
What's everyone's interest in a weekly Wednesday?
Dark Horse has food, beer, soda and no wi-fi - and some people find wi-fi to be a distraction when trying to pound out their daily 1667!
Brewing Market has wi-fi, snacks, and coffee/tea, but seating can be difficult on a Wednesday.
I don't think I'll be able to make either on a regular basis, as I have a 2nd and 4th Wednesday commitment. But that's neither here nor there. Who's going to show up where? Should I put both on the calendar?
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nicole j. leboeuf : actually writing blog
IM: vortexae (AIM, Yahoo), vortexae at hotmail dot com (MSN)
Puzzle Pirates: Millefleur on the Viridian Ocean
13,247 / 50,000
nov. 5, 2008 - 17 38
I will try to make it to the Brewing Market tonight...I was hoping for the Dark Horse, but I really just need to get out of the house and write. I'll be the one typing on a purple laptop and smoking two cigarettes. If anybody wants to do the Dark Horse some future Wednesday, let me know...Wednesdays are good for me and I like to drink and write.