Halloween is a great holiday all on its own, but what makes it even better is that at midnight it turns into NaNoWriMo, the best holiday of the year! On October 31, you're invited to a Halloween potluck that will become a write-in the moment that November 1 begins.
Steph (skneal) has generously invited all South Bay NaNos to attend a Halloween party at her beautiful South San Jose home. Come in costume, bring some food to share, party, and then break out the laptops and notepads at midnight and start your novel!
RSVP TO RECEIVE THE ADDRESS by replying to this post or sending me NaNoMail. Please RSVP even if you know Steph's address so that she knows how many guests to plan for. Feel free to use this thread to talk about what food you're planning to bring, discuss your costume, or arrange carpools.
Halloween Party + Write-in
Saturday, October 31
8:00pm-1:00am
skneal's home in South San Jose -- RSVP for address
bring: potluck contribution, noveling implements, costume!
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Okt 19, 2009 - 09 12
I'll be making deviled eggs (big surprise!), a jello brain, a jello heart, and have tons of Halloween candy on hand, plus beverages.
:-)
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Okt 19, 2009 - 09 32
I'll be there! I'll probably stop by my local grocery store and pick up some pasta salads on my way out, since I'll be coming directly from work. Dunno what I'll do for a costume, but maybe I'll figure something out! Steph, I hope you won't mind if I use your bathroom to get INTO my costume, and well, probably out of it too? *bats her eyelashes* And...might need some...assistance lacing myself up. Lets just say the costume involves a corset and leave it at that. It's difficult to drive while wearing one.
So...if someone can let me know how many folks are going to be there, I'll know how much to bring. :D
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Okt 19, 2009 - 10 18
Yes you can have access to a bathroom! And I can hand over door duty to the hubster and help you get laced up!
:-)
Not sure how many will be coming, but I'd bring food for about 15 or so.
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2009 - Just Desserts - 53k
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Okt 19, 2009 - 13 39
I'm closing in Mt. View that night, BUT if I'm good, I might be able to show up just as the pumpkins turn to turkeys. I'm willing to bring my ehm... symbolic bean dip, but people will be writing furiously by the time I get there. Perhaps I'll save it for the halfway party.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 16 56
I'll probably be able to come. I might not dress up as anything but a tired and unemployed college student. Is this bad?
Anyway, I can bring some chips or something. There's only so much that I can bring without breaking one budget or another. Either way, I'll be coming to this thing around 10 or something.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 17 02
so wait... are you NOT doing DENNY'S?
This is SO sudden!!
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so wait... are you NOT doing DENNY'S?
This is SO sudden!!
----------You want safety and security? The only way to have safety and security is to NEVER to be too secure....
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Okt 19, 2009 - 17 28
I am definitely planning to be there! I don't believe I know anyone, so I look forward to meeting you all (though I guess the meet-and-greet is a few days earlier).
So are we expected to bring snack-type foods, meal-type foods, or either? If the former, I could make some pumpkin or zucchini bread, or something along those lines. If the latter, maybe a soup?
Hmm, for costume, I'm tempted to put my small collection of semi-English clothes together and go as someone vaguely steampunkish. Not exactly a well-defined costume, though.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 18 23
I'm planning to come! Don't count on me being in costume, but I'll bring a fabulous dish to share (read: chocolate peanut butter graham cracker goodness). :) My fiance will probably come as moral support and get out of our warpath when the writing begins!
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Okt 19, 2009 - 18 32
Ian and I aren't able to host at Denny's this year, so we're thrilled that Steph has offered up her house as a meeting place!
Lisa
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Okt 19, 2009 - 23 46
I'll be there.
And I'll bring a cake....
And a laptop!
Melissa
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Okt 20, 2009 - 12 26
I am in. Can I get the address please Steph? Will bring my lap top and food, probably taquitos or so.
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Okt 20, 2009 - 20 15
I'm coming from Fremont, anyone out here need/want to carpool?
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Okt 20, 2009 - 22 46
Hi, everyone!
I will probably be attending the Halloween Party/Write-In. I'm not a terribly social person, so I think I'll go to the Meet-n-Greet and see how that goes first. As this is my first NaNo, I am really looking forward to getting started and the write-ins sound like fun. Also, I love a good Halloween party, so that's a bonus. :) I'm not sure what food I'll bring. I'll check back here closer to the party and try to bring something to balance out what everyone else is bringing, I guess.
I'm an MtF trans person who hasn't started transitioning yet (and I'm not sure anymore whether I actually will). In recent years, I've put together a sorceress costume I wear for Halloween. I don't feel like getting too much into the femme/makeup thing this year, so I'll probably be going as a mage of ambiguous gender. :)
-- Sarah / Brian
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Okt 21, 2009 - 09 06
At this point, I'm planning to be there. I will probably come late, 11-ish, because I'm trying to fit in some family fun too.
Don't know what I'll bring for food. Probably some Halloween cookies, or the like.
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"Oh, you can't help that," said the cat. "We're all mad here."
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Okt 21, 2009 - 12 36
WOO I WILL BE THERE! I imagine Twon will be coming too.
I know we've been to Steph's place before but not since last NaNo, so I'll need the addy again. XD
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Okt 21, 2009 - 22 22
Steph, could you please send the address via nanomail. I will try to come and bring one friend IF I can twist a few arms, but need to know location before I can give a definate RSVP.
Marcy / TJ
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Okt 21, 2009 - 23 14
I'll be there at around 10, dragging my mother along with me. Er, not sure about food yet, but we'll definitely bring something.
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Okt 22, 2009 - 05 45
I'm going to try to make it -- PM me the locale, thanks!
--Diane.
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Okt 22, 2009 - 07 55
Nano-mail sent Marcy!
:-)
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2007 - Demon's Desire - 100k
2008 - Dead Lines -125k
2009 - Gideon's Gambit - 54k
2009 - Just Desserts - 53k
The Beatings Will Continue Until Word Count Improves!
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Okt 22, 2009 - 14 27
I've sent Steph's address to everyone who has RSVPed so far. At least, I think I did -- if you don't have NaNoMail from me, send me a message and let me know. And of course continue to post here or contact me directly if you haven't yet RSVPed.
Lisa
South Bay co-ML
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Okt 22, 2009 - 19 38
It's my first NaNo, so I think I would really like to come. (If it's okay with y'all having a noob like me with you.) It depends on the location, but I too am in South San Jose, so I should most likely be able to make it. I'll probably bring brownies since they're the only thing I know how to make... (Pathetic, I know...)
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Okt 23, 2009 - 13 54
Well blast it. Looks like I won't be able to make it. Some family stuff has come up and I'm going to be down in turlock on Halloween.
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Okt 23, 2009 - 15 24
Planning to come. I don't cook much (especially since stove doesn't work all that well. ) I can go to the store for cookies or something though.
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I am gonna try and make it to this.......
----------You want safety and security? The only way to have safety and security is to NEVER to be too secure....
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Okt 24, 2009 - 17 38
I will try to make it. Steph, thanks so much for hosting!
If I get ambitious, i will bring a Halloween-themed snack. If I get busy, I'll bring pitas and hummus. :)
----------Anne
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Okt 24, 2009 - 18 22
I would like to come as well! \^o^/
I'll figure something out to bring... something sweet probably~
Maybe in costume? Hmm... *ponders*
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Okt 25, 2009 - 10 47
I can make it! :)
Not sure what I'll be bringing, probably a beverage of some sort ...
What I'll be dressed as is a Volcano. :D Somewhat more stylistic, though ...
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Okt 26, 2009 - 11 44
i'm going to come +1. hopefully my hubby won't be a brat and we'll have some fun. not sure what i am bringing yet. i'm sure i will figure it out =)
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I'd really really love to come to this, but I would almost certainly need to carpool. I -might- be able to get a ride there, but I certainly wouldn't have a ride back... So if anyone is planning on carpooling, or if anyone has to swing near Cupertino for anything, It'd be awesome. I can pay a little for gas money if necessary, or I can meet at a landmark of some sort (DeAnza college, a starbucks, the mall, etc). If not I'll have to pass this meeting up :c
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