As some of you may know, for the last couple years (2 or 3, at least), there have been weekly meetups at the Borders across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. They're usually open until 11 pm, and it's a great chance for people to get together and write (or procrastinate about writing). For those of you who are interested in going, is there a particular day of the week that works for you? Personally I'm open to anything from Monday through Thursday.
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2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
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Okt 5, 2009 - 22 05
I'm free most evening, although Thursday through Sunday are worst for me. Tuesday is not ideal, but not a big concern.
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Okt 6, 2009 - 05 12
While not official yet, we do have a few things going on in Schaumburg... we're doing a write-in at the Borders across from Woodfield, but the Schaumburg Library also contacted us to let us know that they're doing some really awesome events this year! We'll definitely post more as the time gets closer, but just so you know :)
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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Okt 6, 2009 - 08 22
Let me know as soon as you guys know the day. I'll probably change my work availability so I have that night of the week off, but I'll need to give them about 3 weeks' notice.
----------2004 - My Last Knight - 20,000 Words
2005 - Cylunia - 50,124 Words - WINNER
2006 - Losing Lives - 80, 290 Words - WINNER
2007 - The Harvest - 68, 586 Words - WINNER
2008 - Worse Than Mere Death - 50,130 Words - WINNER
2009 - Mere Death (Take 2) - 16k
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Our Schaumburg write-in is scheduled for:
Sun, November 8, 2pm – 5pm
Where: Starbucks, 601 North Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
If that's a rousing success, we'll do another even each weekend at that Sbux or at the Borders (we spoke with the management at the Borders and they agreed to set some tables aside for us in their cafe area in advance, but we chose the Sbux as our first meeting because they have a lovely private meeting room).
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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Okt 6, 2009 - 18 08
Heya all,
I'm interested in attending the Borders' meetups again, and I can make pretty much any day, Monday through Thursday, work.
----------Chudz
How much sudz could a Sudz Chudz chugz, if a Sudz Chudz could chugz sudz?
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Okt 6, 2009 - 18 13
I can do Thursdays. MIGHT be able to do another day but would definitely be able to do Thursdays.
-----------Stacy. Just Stacy.
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Okt 6, 2009 - 18 48
Ok, Thursdays seem to be possible. Any chance you guys could go for either Monday or Wednesday (the best two days for me as well)?
@Limmenel: Thanks for the information. Unfortunately Sundays are completely out for me.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
25,237 / 50,000
Okt 6, 2009 - 19 22
Mondays would probably be ideal for me. Thursday is our store's truck night, so they'll probably give me some b.s. about taking it off for a month.
----------2004 - My Last Knight - 20,000 Words
2005 - Cylunia - 50,124 Words - WINNER
2006 - Losing Lives - 80, 290 Words - WINNER
2007 - The Harvest - 68, 586 Words - WINNER
2008 - Worse Than Mere Death - 50,130 Words - WINNER
2009 - Mere Death (Take 2) - 16k
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Okt 6, 2009 - 19 35
Ah, good. Any other votes for Monday? This makes three people (me included) who have a potential conflict on Thursday.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
24,468 / 50,000
Okt 7, 2009 - 05 00
If it's Mondays I can probably make it to one. Possibly two. I usually have to study though.
Is Ricky joining us this year?
-----------Stacy. Just Stacy.
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I haven't heard from Rick in several months, sadly.
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Okt 7, 2009 - 14 03
It seems like there's no one day that's good for everyone, but most people seem to be ok with Monday. Any other suggestions, or do we go with Monday?
@smwalter: If we do go with Monday, I do hope to at least catch you out there once or twice. I may come out on a different day at some point later in the month too, depending on how things are going.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
30,238 / 50,000
Okt 9, 2009 - 19 36
Since nobody has said anything, how about we do our first meeting on Monday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm? We can discuss future meetings either here or there, but for now, Mondays seem to work for most people.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
40,146 / 50,000
Okt 10, 2009 - 19 26
This is my first NaNo, but actually getting into Schaumburg after work would be pretty easy for me. It would be nice to be able to get with a group on a regular basis and hammer out the writing. I'd be interested in joining in if you'd be willing to take a newcomer.
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Okt 11, 2009 - 13 23
Definitely, that would be great. Hope to see you there.
Looks like we're going with Monday, November 2nd at 7 pm.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
40,146 / 50,000
Okt 11, 2009 - 18 24
Sounds good, I'll be there. I look forward to meeting everybody. Just to be clear, this will be at the Borders?
----------Must.....Keep....Writing!
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Okt 11, 2009 - 20 27
Yes, this will be at Borders. Usually we push a few tables together in the cafeteria or something.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
31,017 / 50,000
Okt 11, 2009 - 21 20
Hey guys. When we were planning our write-ins, we actually went into that Borders and talked with the manager there. They said that if we call ahead, they can definitely try to push some tables together for us, although they can't technically "reserve" them. But just a heads up, in case that helps you at all or in case you think it might be busy...
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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Okt 12, 2009 - 19 32
Ah, that's good to know. Usually we just show up, but occasionally seating is an issue if there are too many people.
Thanks for the information though. How far in advance should I call? Just earlier that day? Or a different day?
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
31,017 / 50,000
Okt 12, 2009 - 20 36
Probably just the day before, I guess? They told us just to give them a call closer to the date to let them know that our writing group was coming in, but they said it probably wouldn't be a problem. But they can tell you if they expect it to be busy, probably.
----------Michelle
ML for Chicago, IL
Moderator, "Character & Plot Realism" forum
ml-michelle AT chiwrimo.org
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Okt 15, 2009 - 19 15
16 days to go!
----------Must.....Keep....Writing!
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Okt 23, 2009 - 06 12
So... are there going to be two write-ins? One on Sunday, and another on Monday?
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Hi Everyone- I am brand spanking new here- just registered and found the Chicago section.
I would love to meet up with you all- but can you clarify the day/time? I am assuming right now it is Monday November 9th? Can someone please confirm day/time?
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you all.
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Okt 24, 2009 - 08 58
Bah, my work is giving me crap about taking Mondays off, since we're getting close to Christmas and all. I'm not sure if I'll be able to commit to any dates until I see my schedule and know what days I have off.
----------2004 - My Last Knight - 20,000 Words
2005 - Cylunia - 50,124 Words - WINNER
2006 - Losing Lives - 80, 290 Words - WINNER
2007 - The Harvest - 68, 586 Words - WINNER
2008 - Worse Than Mere Death - 50,130 Words - WINNER
2009 - Mere Death (Take 2) - 16k
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Okt 25, 2009 - 11 15
I would love to meet up with you all- but can you clarify the day/time? I am assuming right now it is Monday November 9th? Can someone please confirm day/time?
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you all.
It is the first Monday (and every Monday of November). The time is 7pm to 11pm.
You can find a schedule including the first write in here:
http://www.chiwrimo.org/
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Okt 25, 2009 - 16 34
I will see everyone there. It feels good to be this excited about writing.
----------Must.....Keep....Writing!
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Okt 26, 2009 - 15 15
Hopefully you'll still be able to make it out at some point.
And yeah, the first one is November 2nd at 7 pm.
----------2004: Submersed -- 28,000 words
2006: Through the Fire -- 50,100 words
2007: Albatross: 63,174 words
2008: Through the Fire: Age of War -- 63,432 words
2009: The Conjured World
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Okt 29, 2009 - 14 26
I'll definitely pop in at least, I'm not the most social of people, I'm very shy, but hopefully I'll break out of my shell. So I'll be going to this write-in November 2 :)
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Okt 29, 2009 - 14 35
Double post, whoops. *facepalm*
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Okt 29, 2009 - 15 40
I didn't know this group existed until I signed up for Nanowrimo. So I'll bring writing implements and plan to be there.