Need ride? RIDES to 24-hour Write-IN

Forgot: NAME would be nice. ;)

1) Give Rides
2) Twin Cities areas
3) Stephanie
4) 763-257-7950
5) Entire 26 hours.

Thanks!

A ride would be freakin' awesome. I don't drive, but I'd be happy to pitch in for gas, buy your coffee, whatever.

I live near the state fairgrounds, and I'll probably want to jump on the tour at the first stop, or a couple stops in - I'm flexible. Best way to contact me is by email - narcissistic_etrend@yahoo.com.

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1) I live in the St Paul Midway area, on Charles Ave.

2) 763 498 1433

3) I'd like to do the whole thing, but here's the deal...I like to ride my bike. If the weather permits, I'd like to ride bike from each location to the next and would be much obliged to anyone willing to carry my laptop from location to location. I am a beast on a bicycle and have no worries that I will be able to complete each stage of the ride, but I would be concerned about spending all my time riding and none writing...so I guess I have to check out the most efficient route, to ensure that I will indeed be able to spend some time writin, before I confirm that this is what I plan on doing. Have no worries, I will be investigating the matter by the end of the week and will have solid plans laid out soon!

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KrisW
1) Location
- I'm in St Paul, near Western and Selby, a quarter block from Nina's
2) Phone #
- 651-292-4101
3) What part of tour you want to join.
- I'd love a ride to the first stop, in Hopkins.

I hope to do the whole tour, but I may fade out after hitting Blue Moon and rejoin the group at Nina's.

Wow! Everyone lives in the perfect place to make this easy for me. :D
Swing by to pick up laptop, then to Nina's area, then over to fairgrounds area, perfect. :D
I'll be calling, emailing everyone tomorrow evening, to give EyesofShade a little time to plan what he's doing.

I will grab my bike rack for just in case its needed. ;)

Looking forward to this! And yes, its no problem for me to run anyone home during the tour. I don't mind, as I usually don't have problems finishing my novel in time.

I'd *love* a ride to the write-in. ^_^ I'd rather not give my address on the forum, though. I could PM it or something. I live near the Global Market, Powderhorn Park, and Lake Street and Chicago in South Minneapolis--if that helps you any. I'm hoping to do the whole thing.

I'll ride bike with you. That would be kind of fun. I live on the west side, just south of Downtown St. Paul. Let me know if you want company.
John

651-270-8097

New Story, 2009: "Abandoned Cemetery"
First Story, 2007: "Eternal City"
Two years of recovery seems to be enough,
to make me forget what I went through!

Okay, I've finally figured it out.
1) Kris W., =have Volunteer pick-up
2) Steve's for Laptop - Charles ave area. by 8:40-8:50?
3) Lindsay's - St. Fair area by 8:50-9:00?
4) Jasper's - Chicago ave. area. by 9:15-9:25?

This will assure us that with road construction and my propensity for hitting every red light, we will get to Hopkins by 10am. :D
This also gives us a little wiggle room.

Bike carrier is going with for just in case. My car will hold 1 more person if the bikers still bike.

kyteroo,

I am on St. Paul's West Side (ie: south of downtown) and would be willing to drive three people out to Hopkins. Do you mind if I let you keep organizing? Let me know if you need more drivers and who you want me to pick up.

Beth Beaty
Vice President and Senior Editor
Legacy Book Solutions
http://www.legacybooksolutions.com/
Passionate Self Publishing Advocate

Thanks for the offer!
I'll probably have you pick up Kris W. in Nina's area, and then I'd pick up LIndsay at State fair, and laptop, bec they are close by, then I'd head over to Mpls. I'll PM you when the details are finallized, as I'm not posting actual addresses here. ;)

Heyo. I'm Amanda, and I'm in need of a ride. I'll help pay for gas or coffee (as someone else has already suggested. Seems like a good idea) if you'd like. :)

1) Location: near UofM campus on University Ave. Near the new stadium.
2) Phone: I'll send it with my address in a pm
3) I don't think I want to join up at the beginning (I have strong doubts about my ability to be awake at that point), but I'd like to join up at the second stop. Would anyone be willing to swing by to pick me (and maybe one of my friends) up on their way to Uncommon Grounds? Of course, I may change my mind and decide to go to the first stop as well, but I'm not sure about that yet. :P

yes, I'll contact you in a couple of days with details, backtracking to pick you up is no problem for me.

Wow - I don't have anything to add at the moment, but I had to say -

This looks great!

UPDATE:
I'm still waiting for one person to get back to me on their exact location, so when I get that ironed out, then I'll verify with everyone the final plans. :D

(I like to get this done ASAP so that everyone knows the schedule.)

edit:
Wednesday I hope to get everything finalized.
(I'll edit my 'delete' post with the final details, as I do not want to spam this thread.)

Stupid computer refused to post it, so when I stopped and tried again to post it, and then refreshed the page, it posted the silly update 3 times! The status bar didn't even show any activity!

THE DECISION:

Beth (ladyb) will pick up:
1) Kris W., (my sister thinks that 9:10AM pickup should give you time to get to Hopkins by 10AM).

I will pick up
1) Lindsay at 8:30-8:40AM (still waiting for her to get back to me.)
2) Steve and John's laptops at 8:50AM
3) Regina (Jasper Illusion) 9:20AM

I'll go back and get Amanda (Aubrey Black) around 2pm after I drop everyone and the laptops off at Uncommon Grounds.

NOTE: I will call you while enroute to let you know that I'm on the way to get you or the laptops. :D

Any questions, concerns, etc. please PM me here, or call me at
763-257-7950

Thanks!
Kyteroo (aka Stephanie or Kytriya)

ps.
I'm going to PM everyone with this too. ;)

I'm planning to walk or bus to Uncommon Grounds, ride with people throughout the tour, and then bus home from the Megamall afterward. Someone posted something suggesting this would be feasible and not a great strain on the various drivers. :) As such, I probably don't need to arrange rides ahead of time. I hope it works out.

2003--Eva and the Killjoys
2004--Edge Friends
2005--The Autobiography of Peter Mint
2006--House of Harpers
2007--Halloween Happiness
2008--What Is Best?
2009--The Kaliko Shelf

Rides were shared between locations like this last year, and it worked out fine. Excet when Serena was giving Emily a ride to Merlin's Rest and they got an egg thrown at their heads from a passing car--- very strange, but luckily washable.

You never know what will happen on the tour!

Theresa, aka Sapphirestar
Twin Cities ML

http://sapphire.albatross.org

2003: Out of Houdini's Trunk
2004: Rita, Not the Hurricane
2005: Days of Confinement
2006: My Name Is Shay
2007: After 50 Years
2008: The Fat Lady Sings

Yeah, that sure was... uh.... interesting. :) I, too, am glad it was washable! I'm going on the tour (starting at Blue Moon, I can bus there no problem on the 21, and can bus home from MOA on the 54). I will need rides from place to place throughout the night, and I am hoping that nobody throws an egg at me again!

Emily W.

2007: Deep In The Dark
2008: Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast
2009: Twelve China Cups

There is usually plenty of cars once the tour begins. Also, I'm willing to shuttle if need be.

Bumping this just in case someone missed this thread and is only now realizing they need rides to the START of the event, as its only a little over a week away.

Okay, LAST CALL. If anyone changes their mind and decides they need a ride, NOW is the time to post here. :D
I am NOT bumping this thread again. ;)

Only 4 days away!

Ahhh! I know I'm late, but I figured I'd give it a shot and see if anyone would happen to be able to give me a ride on Saturday?
I don't get off work until three o'clock, so I would need to either be picked up around 3:30 (I could probably actually arrange to leave right after work, if need be.) and head to Blue Moon late or just join in at Denny's directly after Blue Moon (skipping Merlin's Rest).

I'm in Richfield, right near the high school at 7100 and Harriet.
I know this is SUPER late, but if there's anyone out there who could make this work, it would be much appreciated. You can either nanomail me or just reply to this. Sorry sorry sorry, and thank you!

Blue Moon starts at 6pm. I don't mind after dropping off people at Uncommon Grounds, heading over to pick you up in Richfield. I'd pick you up after I dropped off Amanda at Uncommon Grounds. Resting my tendons will a little longer isn't a problem.

3:30 at 7100 and Harriet (Sister is getting me directions now)
We'd get back to Uncommon Grounds by a little after 4pm.
That will give the extra tendon rest I need, as I plan on typing bullet speed later that evening. :D

1) Give Rides
2) Twin Cities areas
3) Amanda
4) 612-871-0848
5) I have plans until 2pm, so I can pick up any other latecomers, and also hop between stops until probably midnight. All the caffeine in the world just makes for jittery writing. heh

If you want, you could pick up Katie at 3:30 in Richfield. However, Amanda is driving herself later because of schedule conflicts on her end came up. Being that I"m going to bed, I'll send you her address and details.

I'm wondering about the likelihood about getting a ride home from one of the late-night stops- Merlin's Restaurant, Denny's, or even Perkins. I'm a major night owl without a car and would love to meet new people and do my writing somewhere besides my own kitchen table... but am uncomfortable with taking the bus that late at night, especially with laptop in tow. I live near 8th and E Hennepin- kind of near Surdyk's, if that helps. I do not feel comfortable posting my number on the boards, but feel free to NaNo mail me. :)

With about 4 to 5 ounces of alcohol per drink, you could be legendary by tomorrow!

EXCELLENT Chance. ;)k Getting a ride home when you need to get home is never a problem. I"m NanoMailing you.

Here Ye! Here Ye! :D

1) RIDES TO EVENT: Call 763-257-7950 as internet is leaving me for the day. :D

2) RIDES FROM THE EVENT: just show up and I will make sure you get home with a ride. :D

Thanks!
763-257-7950
Stephanie

Idiot decided to unplug cord from outlet completely FORGETTING that the bleeping DESKTOP computer is plugged INTO THAT cord! DOH!

So, it took me 15 minutes to get the stupid computer to work again because it refused to give power to the bleeping mouse. Ugh!

Anywho....
If anyone needs info or anything I do have my notes with complete with name, addresses, phone numbers and so on.
I am leaving now, so won't have internet access until I get to first location.
Thanks!
And then, internet access will be thru someone elses computer.

As of 7:15AM:
SO....ANY ONE WHO PM'S ME PLEASE POST HERE THAT YOU PM'D ME SO WE KNOW TO HAVE ME SIGN INTO NANO FROM THEIR COMPUTER. If would be BETTER if you posted it here instead. ;) [as long as its not your personal data].

Many Thanks!

Stephanie.