There's been a lot of discussion about the date/time of the kick-off party this year. The party is going to be a little earlier in the day, this year, in the hopes that parents can nab an hour or two of adult time in the early afternoon.
Where:
Woody's Diner [MAP] [WEBSITE]
208 W. 5th St
Royal Oak, MI 48067
When: Saturday, October 31st, noon-2pm
Details: Woody's opens at noon, so if you get there early, don't worry. And it is Royal Oak, so bring some quarters for the meter if you're parking.
Age Limit: All ages.
Come join us as we embark on this year's crazy adventure! We'll be on the second floor, commandeering a few large tables. All of NaNoWriMotown is invited! Come meet your fellow novelists, get a goodie bag, and get inspired for November!
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Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com
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Driving/Parking Tips:
From I-75, exit at 12 Mile Rd. From I-696, exit Woodward Ave/M-1, then follow signs to Main St.
Fifth St (where Woody's is located) does not cross the railroad tracks, so turn off Main at Sixth or Seventh, just before/after the tracks, then find a place to park. A map of downtown parking is here. Not shown on the map, there is a new parking lot at Main and Seventh, and Seventh is one-way westbound.
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Sounds great, you guys! I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Here's a question for the masses: Is anyone else thinking of dressing up for the kick-off party? It will be Halloween, after all...
----------Tamara
"If there's hilarity, I charge extra." ~ Veronica Mars
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Okt 20, 2009 - 07 22
Looking forward to seeing folks. I'm pretty sure we'll be dressed up (mostly)
cheers Tiff
----------Current favorite quote/phrase:
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What's it taste like?
Oh, it varies from person to person.
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Okt 20, 2009 - 07 23
Looking forward to seeing folks. I'm pretty sure we'll be dressed up (mostly)
cheers Tiff
----------Current favorite quote/phrase:
What is this?
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What's it taste like?
Oh, it varies from person to person.
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Okt 20, 2009 - 09 27
Oh, I will definitely be in costume. Good idea!
----------Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com
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Okt 20, 2009 - 23 42
I got it written down in my date book. You'll reconize me right away -- I'm the one coming in dressed like an struggling author! (HA! Cheap joke, I know!) Seriously though, I probably will not be in costume, unless I throw my rainbow Pride love beads around my neck and wear a lepard print sweater...
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Okt 21, 2009 - 05 25
Do it, By-George-its-Allwyn!
Thanks, Tiff and Owen. I will go for it! I came up with a possible seed of an idea for my NaNo, so things are looking up. Can't wait to see everyone!
----------Tamara
"If there's hilarity, I charge extra." ~ Veronica Mars
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Okt 21, 2009 - 09 51
Sweet! Your guys' kickoff e-mail was fantastic! I hope to crash your party, as long as you don't mind a friendly neighbor ML being there. ;)
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Okt 21, 2009 - 11 38
fab kickoff memo. Looking forward to all the ideas, costumes and excitement!
and a kick-off crasher. Does this mean the nano kick off parties have gotten to a new level of excitement?!
oh and I'll be the purple people eater...
----------Current favorite quote/phrase:
What is this?
Its soilent green
What's it taste like?
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Okt 21, 2009 - 11 56
I might be there - if I can convince the Boy that he does, in fact, want to come out from Farmington Hills with me to see this! If not, I won't have a ride, so it'll be a no-go. :(
----------"It's like, that people ... Inside them they've all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid, amazing worlds... not just one world. Hundreds of them. Thousands, maybe. Isn't that a weird thought?" - Neil Gaiman
2008: Spotlight - WINNER!
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Even though I'm incredibly nervous, I for sure want to be there! I've participated in NaNo for... this will be my fifth year by myself and I will find the company inspiring. It really depends on my ride situation but if I can be there I for sure will! :D
What is the turnout usually like?
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Just out of curiosity - may I bring a companion? (aka - my chief editor and biggest fan!)
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Of course! The more the merrier.
----------Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com
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Okt 22, 2009 - 06 34
I will definitely be there. I think I've managed to convince my boyfriend he wants to come with me. He seems to think a group of Nanowrimos might be a tad bit scary. Can't imagine why... I don't know if we'll be in costume or not.
----------"I opened the fire door to four lips, none of which were mine, kissing; tightened my belt around my hips, where your hands were missing." -Ani DiFranco, 'Fire Door'
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My husband (s/n Rashiko) and I will be there! Our first time at a kick-off party!
----------NaNoNovels:
2007: Flight and Fire
2008: Oil and Water
2009: Untitled
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I might go. If I did it'd present some problems: 1. I'd be going with my Aunt. I don't think she quite gets what I'm doing.
2. She lives in Livonia, so it might be a bit of a hike.
3. I'm 13, it'd be awkward in general.
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2. She lives in Livonia, so it might be a bit of a hike.
3. I'm 13, it'd be awkward in general.
No pressure, of course, but most of those aren't so bad.
1. No better place to explain it, really! There are a bunch of us and we're all doing it -- she'll understand soon enough. Also, if she can meet some of us, it ups your chances that she'll be okay letting you attend a write-in.
2. That one, I can't really offer you advice on...
3. Nothing awkward about it. So you're on the younger end of the scale. I'm only 21 and I'm a co-ML! The first year I jumped into the craziness, I was 16.
Just think about it... I swear, we're the mostly harmless sort of crazy.
----------Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com
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I'll be there! I'll be the one with the devil horns.
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Sorry guys, the party's gonna be a no-go this year. :( I don't have a ride to make it out from Farmington Hills. Good luck to everyone, though, and have fun! xD
----------"It's like, that people ... Inside them they've all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid, amazing worlds... not just one world. Hundreds of them. Thousands, maybe. Isn't that a weird thought?" - Neil Gaiman
2008: Spotlight - WINNER!
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Okt 25, 2009 - 08 21
Wow, I was so excited to figure out that I actually KNEW where the kick-off party was. My parent's love Woody's!
I'll be there about one or two hours late... play practice.
But I can't wait! NaNoWriMo AND Halloween? Can that Saturday get any better?
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Looking forward to it!!
----------Just keep going.
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I would like to try to make it this year. Haven't made it to a kick-off party yet. *Sigh.* I don't think I'll be in costume, though.
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Pretty sure I can make it this year!! Yay! First time for everything. Looking forward to putting names and faces together.
----------Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. - Henry Ford
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Pretty sure I can make it this year!! Yay! First time for everything. Looking forward to putting names and faces together.
----------Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. - Henry Ford
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Okt 27, 2009 - 21 33
I am hoping to attend, dragging along my boyfriend for moral support. ;)
----------I live to live moments like these.
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Okt 29, 2009 - 13 08
Okay. My Aunt agreed to take me to Royal Oak for the thing. Now I just have to deal with the awkwardness.
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Okt 29, 2009 - 15 53
I'll be the teenager in the fairy wings and big boots. I'm excited, I love Woody's!
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Okt 29, 2009 - 19 47
Well, I was considering not going, but then I got to the part about goodie bags. Who could resist that? =P
That and y'all sound pretty awesome...
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Ooh ooh ooh! Goodie bags??!
If I can escape from cleaning my gutters, I'll be there. I'm the one with the green hair and the gangly boyfriend who mutters to herself a lot.
----------"Rise up and abandon the creeping meatball! See you in Chicago! Yippieee!" -Abbie Hoffman