So, I post this every year, and I only get a couple people in this area...and then we don't manage to meet up, haha. But I'm pretty determined to change that this year!
So, any Gurnee wrimos out there?
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I'm pretty close to Gurnee... somewhere in the empty space between Wauconda and Grayslake.
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oct. 7, 2009 - 17 08
The previous post got posted two extra times...
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...and it would seem that I can't simply delete a post.
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I'm in Grayslake - when are you thinking about doing this?
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oct. 7, 2009 - 19 04
Me and a friend I met through NaNo last year are over here in Lake Villa, and totally up for meeting up this year!
----------Samantha Kira Harding
http://blog.journalgirl.com
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oct. 7, 2009 - 20 27
I'm not sure how long of a drive it is, but the library in North Chicago is doing a couple of NaNo events this November, and providing meeting space, computers, and possibly even some rentable alphasmarts!
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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oct. 8, 2009 - 03 26
I think North Chicago is out of my league. Granted, it's only about an hour and a half (maybe?) but I can't make it that far. xD
Technically, I'm in Round Lake so...you guys pick a place and date and we can try to make it happen, haha.
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oct. 8, 2009 - 07 06
North Chicago is pretty close to Gurnee and Waukegan. For those of you familiar with the TriState, it's the exit for Buckley Road (IL 137).
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oct. 8, 2009 - 08 02
Sorry, I should have clarified... the city of North Chicago, not the northern part of the city of Chicago. HOW CONFUSING, someone should have named that town better :D.
The North Chicago Public Library (www.ncplibrary.org) is at 2100 Argonne Dr, just north of the Naval Training Center.
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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oct. 8, 2009 - 08 49
I'm in Round Lake Heights. North Chicago is a pretty easy commute. I'd be up for a short drive as well. My first NaNo, so nice to know there are other folks nearby who will be frantically typing away.
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oct. 8, 2009 - 12 28
Well, anyone thinking about Borders in Gurnee?
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I'm thinking about it.
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oct. 9, 2009 - 20 26
I'm in Waukegan. Borders in Gurnee would be fine with me.
Peter
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This year, I don't care. Heh.
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oct. 10, 2009 - 12 18
I'm in Deerfield, but willing to drive to the Gurnee area for write-in events.
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oct. 10, 2009 - 12 20
Okay, so Borders in Gurnee is an option. Any other places you guys thinking about?
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Borders in Gurnee seems like a great place to meet up.
----------Samantha Kira Harding
http://blog.journalgirl.com
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oct. 10, 2009 - 15 12
I was just in that Borders today. There is also a Starbucks in that same complex, kitty-corner across from the Borders.
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oct. 12, 2009 - 19 12
Coming from Libertyville -- I could totally do Borders in Gurnee. Anybody have a day/time in mind?
Stephanie
----------"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do."
--Jerome K. Jerome
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oct. 20, 2009 - 07 34
I live in Antioch, but work in Waukegan so Border's in Gurnee would probably be just about perfect for me. Weekdays after 6 and Sunday afternoons would work best.
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oct. 20, 2009 - 09 34
I'm in Mundelein and I can do the Borders in Gurnee. This is my first NaNoWriMo.
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oct. 21, 2009 - 14 36
I'd be coming from the Wauconda/Island Lake area. Borders would be doable for me. Oh! Coffee! :D
Would we be doing this as a once a week thing? If so, what weeknight? and time?
Aud
----------"Don't let the muggles get you down." Ron Weasley
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oct. 22, 2009 - 12 19
I live in Lakemoor (south of Fox Lake, west of Round Lake). There's a McHenry regional group, but I don't of any meetings yet, so I'd love to hook up with you guys.
As for me, Gurnee's closer than North Chicago, so I'd prefer that. And I know just where the Borders and the SBUX are there, so wherever you decide would work for me!
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NaNo Newbie
Lakemoor, IL
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oct. 23, 2009 - 18 57
Would we be doing this as a once a week thing? If so, what weeknight? and time?
Aud
Oh, really?
I used to live in Island Lake, in the suburbs right across from the new Walgreens. All the good stuff comes up when I leave, haha.
Anyway, Borders it is. What's a good date/time for you all?
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Weeknights after 6 are good for me, though Thursday nights don't work. Other than that, I'm open.
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Weeknights after 6 are good for me, though Thursday nights don't work. Other than that, I'm open.
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Just wondering, are any dates set up for us to meet in Gurnee? I'd like to get my Write-Ins on my calendar.
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NaNo Newbie
Lakemoor, IL
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oct. 30, 2009 - 20 04
Tuesdays and Thursday nights work best for me, but Thursdays didn't work for someone. Other than that, Fridays work.
What works for everyone else?
And how late is Borders open?
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oct. 30, 2009 - 20 07
Oh, really?
I used to live in Island Lake, in the suburbs right across from the new Walgreens. All the good stuff comes up when I leave, haha.
Anyway, Borders it is. What's a good date/time for you all?
Funny, that's where I live now. ;)
Aud
----------"Don't let the muggles get you down." Ron Weasley
"Don't let the muggles get you down." Ron Weasley
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oct. 31, 2009 - 08 57
Oh, really?
I used to live in Island Lake, in the suburbs right across from the new Walgreens. All the good stuff comes up when I leave, haha.
Anyway, Borders it is. What's a good date/time for you all?
Funny, that's where I live now. ;)
Aud
"Don't let the muggles get you down." Ron Weasley
Nice. =) You have access to DD, haha.
Anyway, I dunno how long Borders is open, but it's around 9 or ten. That's reasonable enough.
Every other weekend should be okay for me, but not weekdays. Feel free to set up a date and I'll let one of the ML's know to put it on the events calendar.
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oct. 31, 2009 - 16 29
This is my first NaNo - I'd love to meet up with other writers crazy enough to do this! Borders in Gurnee is perfect - and Tuesday nights work great for me!
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