Michelle's Empty Nest’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2022)

Michelle's Empty Nest’s comments from the Game Night group.

🌴 Bali:
Read a book with *Bali* Anywhere in the text.

Cancer opened Bali. Let's see what Capricorn and Libra do...

Exchange #9 ~ ✈️ ✈️ ✈️ Vacation Destinations ✈️ ✈️ ✈️


Not Opened / Available
2. Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩 🌴 🌊
3. Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪🛍️🏜️
7. Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳🏞️🏮
10. Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭🍜🌃

Selected / Available
🌴O'ahu, Hawaii, USA 🌺🏖️🏄‍♀️ ~ [available, held by ♓︎ 🐟 Peculiar Pisces]
Read a book with a beach on the cover
🥐 Paris, France 🇫🇷❤️🥐 ~ [available, held by ♈︎ 🐏 Aries Avengers]
Read a book that has been translated into French (Doesn't have to be version read)
🍎 New York City, USA 🗽🚕🍎 ~ [available, held by ♐︎ 🏹 Sassy Sagittarius]
Read a book with a name of a city in the title
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy 🇮🇹🏛️🍝 ~ [available, held by ♊︎ 👯‍ Gemini Gems]
Read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean sea
🇮🇹 Sicily, Italy 🇮🇹🏛️🏖️ ~ [available, held by ♒︎ 🍶 Aquarius Alliance]
RAB with *NONE* of the colors in the Italian flag on the cover (Red, white, green)
🇲🇦 Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦🌶️🛍️ ~ [available, held by ♌︎ 🦁 Leo Librarians]
Read a book tagged *vacation*
🇬🇷 Crete, Greece 🇬🇷⛰️🏖️ ~ [available, held by ♉︎ 🐂 Team Taurus]
Read a book with food on the cover

Locked / No longer available
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, UK 🇬🇧🏰🎭 ~ [locked, *Special Power*, held by ♏︎ 🦂 Scorpio Stingers ]
Read a book by a British author


Up ~ ♋︎ 🦀 Cancer Crusaders
Up Next ~ ♑︎ 🐐 Capricorn Crew
On Deck ~ ♎︎ ⚖️ Libra Horror Scopers

Exchange 9:


1. Peculiar Pisces
2. Aries Avengers
3. Sassy Sagittarius
4. Gemini Gems
5. Aquarius Alliance
6. Leo Librarians
7. Team Taurus
8. Cancer Crusaders
9. Capricorn Crew
10. Scorpio Stingers
11. Libra Horror Scopers
12. Voluptuous Virgos



✈️ ✈️ ✈️ Vacation Destinations ✈️ ✈️ ✈️


1. **London, UK:** 🇬🇧🏰🎭
2. **Bali, Indonesia:** 🇮🇩 🌴 🌊
3. **Dubai, UAE:** 🇦🇪🛍️🏜️
4. **Sicily, Italy:** 🇮🇹🏛️🏖️
5. **Paris, France:** 🇫🇷❤️🥐
6. **Rome, Italy:** 🇮🇹🏛️🍝
7. **Hanoi, Vietnam:** 🇻🇳🏞️🏮
8. **Marrakech, Morocco:** 🇲🇦🌶️🛍️
9. **Crete, Greece:** 🇬🇷⛰️🏖️
10. **Bangkok, Thailand:** 🇹🇭🍜🌃
11. **New York City, USA:** 🗽🚕🍎
12. **O'ahu, Hawaii, USA:** 🌺🏖️🏄‍♀️

Completion Post - Exchange 8:


Task: 📺 The White Lotus (HBO Max) ~ Read a book with a color in the title
Book: The Mystery of the Blue Train
Author: Agatha Christie
Date Read: 4-23-2025
How it Fits: color blue in title

🕹 🎮 👾 Week 16: April 21, 2025 ~ Donkey Kong 👾 🎮 🕹





Donkey Kong is a video game series and media franchise created by the Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo. The franchise follows the adventures of Donkey Kong, a large, powerful gorilla. Donkey Kong series include the original arcade game trilogy by Nintendo R&D1; the Donkey Kong Country series by Rare and Retro Studios; and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series by Nintendo Software Technology. Various studios have developed spin-offs in other genres such as racing and rhythm. The franchise also incorporates animation, comics, and merchandise.


Miyamoto designed the original 1981 Donkey Kong to salvage unsold arcade cabinets following the failure of Radar Scope (1980). It was a major success and was followed by the sequels Donkey Kong Jr. (1982) and Donkey Kong 3 (1983). The franchise went on a hiatus as Nintendo shifted its focus to the spin-off Mario franchise. Rare's 1994 reboot, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) game Donkey Kong Country, reestablished Donkey Kong as a major Nintendo franchise. Rare developed Donkey Kong games for the SNES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64 until they were acquired by Microsoft in 2002; subsequent games have been developed by Nintendo, Retro Studios, Namco and Paon.


The main Donkey Kong games are platformers in which the player must reach the end of a level. Donkey Kong was initially the antagonist, but became the protagonist starting with Country. The original games featured a small cast of characters, including Donkey Kong, Mario, Pauline, and Donkey Kong Jr. Rare's games expanded the cast with friendly Kongs, such as Diddy, Cranky, Funky and Dixie, and the Kremlings, an army of antagonistic crocodiles led by Donkey Kong's nemesis King K. Rool. Mario, the protagonist of the 1981 game, became Nintendo's mascot and the star of the Mario franchise, and Donkey Kong characters appear in Mario games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Tennis. Donkey Kong has also crossed over with other franchises in games such as Mario & Sonic and Super Smash Bros.


Donkey Kong is one of the bestselling video game franchises, selling more than 65 million units by 2021. The original game was Nintendo's first major international success and established it as a prominent force in the video game industry. The franchise has pioneered or popularized concepts such as in-game storytelling and pre-rendered graphics, inspired other games (including clones), and influenced popular culture.


Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. are early examples of the platform game genre. In both games, the player must guide the playable character (Mario in the first game, Donkey Kong Jr. in the second) to scale four levels while avoiding obstacles. The player jumps to dodge incoming obstacles (such as barrels) or cross gaps and climbs ladders or vines to reach the top of the level. In the first game, Mario can destroy obstacles by obtaining a hammer power-up, while in the second, Donkey Kong Jr. can do so by knocking pieces of fruit down from vines. Points are awarded for dodging or destroying obstacles, collecting items, and completing stages quickly. The player begins each game with three lives, which they lose if they touch an obstacle or fall from a distance.


Donkey Kong 3 departs from this gameplay: it is a shooter game in which the player controls Stanley, an exterminator who must prevent Donkey Kong from stirring up insects in his greenhouse. The player fires bug spray at Donkey Kong and enemy insects that attempt to steal Stanley's flowers. They complete levels by spraying Donkey Kong enough to force him to the top of the screen or by killing all the insects.


The 1994 Game Boy game begins with the four stages from the original Donkey Kong, but after completing the fourth, the player is presented with over 100 additional stages that introduce puzzle-platform gameplay in which Mario must scout each level within a time limit to locate a key. Mario can pick up and throw objects and enemies, similar to Super Mario Bros. 2, and perform acrobatics to reach otherwise inaccessible areas of the levels. This gameplay would serve as the basis for Mario vs. Donkey Kong, which introduces stages in which Mario must guide six Mini-Mario toys to a toy box while protecting them from hazards. Mario vs. Donkey Kong's sequels make guiding the Mini-Mario toys the focus, with each stage requiring the player to do so with touchscreen controls. This gameplay has been frequently compared to the strategy video game Lemmings (1991).


Complete ONE of the following:

🕹 Read a book where you know the MC's first and last name.
🕹 Read a book with a character who has a son, like Donkey Kong, Jr.
🕹 Read a book where the MC runs into obstacles, physically or metaphorically.
🕹 Read a book with an animal character.

Staying On...


Maddielucy(Patti):
Anna: ✅
Preeti: ✅
Catsalive: ✅
Michelle's Empty Nest: ✅
Aneta: ❌
Jill: ✅
Keri:❓
Geri:❓

Berit's asking if the team plans to stay together again for the next round.

Voluptuous Virgos ♍️: Exchange #8 Completion Posts


📺 The White Lotus (HBO Max) ~ Read a book with a color in the title


Maddielucy(Patti):
Anna: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Preeti: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Catsalive: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michelle's Empty Nest: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Aneta:
Jill: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If we get stolen from, the school one or the published in 2025 one??

Several of us had mentioned The White Lotus, so I stole that one. Wasn't a big fan of Abbott Elementary. 😅 We might get stolen from, though.

Virgo will steal The White Lotus.

So it's looking like we agree on The Last of Us and The White Lotus.

I'd be good with any of those as well. If it ever gets to us, hopefully we can snag one of them!

Severance is now locked. I think it's going to be slim pickings...

Reacher and 1923 are now locked.


We MAY get a chance tonight...any suggestions?

Exchange #8 ~📺 📺 📺 TV SHOWS 📺 📺 📺
[Available tasks in BOLD]

Not Opened / Available
📺 The Pitt (Max): A new medical drama set in a Pittsburgh hospital, focusing on the intense lives of healthcare professionals.
📺 Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+): A revival of the Daredevil series, following Matt Murdock as he clashes with Wilson Fisk.
📺 The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu): A dystopian drama set in a totalitarian society where women are forced into sexual servitude for reproductive purposes. The final season is currently airing.
📺 Invincible (Prime Video): An adult animated superhero series with a strong storyline and voice cast. New episodes of Season 3 air on Thursdays.
📺 Abbott Elementary (ABC): A comedy series that follows a group of dedicated teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Season 4 is currently airing.
📺 Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+): A new drama series.


Selected / Available
📺 The White Lotus (HBO Max) ~ [available, held by ♑︎ 🐐 Capricorn Crew]
Read a book with a color in the title
📺 Severance (Apple TV+) ~ [available, held by ♒︎ 🍶 Aquarius Alliance]
Read a book with two people on the cover
📺 Black Mirror (Netflix) ~ [available, held by ♎︎ ⚖️ Libra Horror Scopers]
Read a collection of short stories
📺 1923 (Paramount+) ~ [available, stolen 1x, held by ♐︎ 🏹 Sassy Sagittarius]
Read a book that is part of a series
📺 The Last of Us (HBO Max) ~ [available, held by ♉︎ 🐂 Team Taurus]
Read a book tag post apocalyptic or dystopian
📺 *TBD* ~ [available, held by ♋︎ 🦀 Cancer Crusaders]
*TBD*


Stolen 1x / Available
📺 Reacher (Prime Video) ~ [available, stolen 1x, held by ♈︎ 🐏 Aries Avengers]
Read a book that is part of a series
📺 1923 (Paramount+) ~ [available, stolen 1x, held by ♐︎ 🏹 Sassy Sagittarius]
Read a book with two of these numbers *1923* in the page count


Locked (Stolen 2x) / No longer available


Up ~ ♋︎ 🦀 Cancer Crusaders
Up Next ~ ♊︎ 👯‍ Gemini Gems
On Deck ~ ♏︎ 🦂 Scorpio Stingers

Exchange #8 ~📺 📺 📺 TV SHOWS 📺 📺 📺


Not Opened / Available
📺 The Pitt (Max): A new medical drama set in a Pittsburgh hospital, focusing on the intense lives of healthcare professionals.
📺 Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+): A revival of the Daredevil series, following Matt Murdock as he clashes with Wilson Fisk.
📺 The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu): A dystopian drama set in a totalitarian society where women are forced into sexual servitude for reproductive purposes. The final season is currently airing.
📺 Invincible (Prime Video): An adult animated superhero series with a strong storyline and voice cast. New episodes of Season 3 air on Thursdays.
📺 Abbott Elementary (ABC): A comedy series that follows a group of dedicated teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Season 4 is currently airing.
📺 Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+): A new drama series.


Selected / Available
📺 The White Lotus (HBO Max) ~ [available, held by ♑︎ 🐐 Capricorn Crew]
Read a book with a color in the title
📺 Severance (Apple TV+) ~ [available, held by ♒︎ 🍶 Aquarius Alliance]
Read a book with two people on the cover
📺 Black Mirror (Netflix) ~ [available, held by ♎︎ ⚖️ Libra Horror Scopers]
Read a collection of short stories
📺 Reacher (Prime Video) ~ [available, held by ♐︎ 🏹 Sassy Sagittarius]
Read a book that is part of a series
📺 The Last of Us (HBO Max) ~ [available, held by ♉︎ 🐂 Team Taurus]
Read a book tag post apocalyptic or dystopian
📺 1923 (Paramount+) ~ [available, held by ♋︎ 🦀 Cancer Crusaders]
*TBA*


Stolen 1x / Available


Locked (Stolen 2x) / No longer available


Up ~ ♈︎ 🐏 Aries Avengers
Up Next ~ ♊︎ 👯‍ Gemini Gems
On Deck ~ ♏︎ 🦂 Scorpio Stingers

Exchange 8


Capricorn Crew
Aquarius Alliance
Libra Horror Scopers
Sassy Sagittarius
Team Taurus
Cancer Crusaders
Aries Avengers
Gemini Gems
Scorpio Stingers
Peculiar Pisces
Voluptuous Virgos
Leo Librarians



📺 📺 📺 TV SHOWS 📺 📺 📺

* The White Lotus (HBO Max): An anthology series following the exploits of various guests and employees at a luxurious resort. Known for its sharp social satire and compelling characters.
* Black Mirror (Netflix): A British anthology science fiction series exploring dark and satirical themes concerning modern technology. Each episode is a standalone story.
* 1923 (Paramount+): A prequel to the popular series Yellowstone, following the Dutton family during the early 20th century as they face challenges like Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.
* The Pitt (Max): A new medical drama set in a Pittsburgh hospital, focusing on the intense lives of healthcare professionals.
* Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+): A revival of the Daredevil series, following Matt Murdock as he clashes with Wilson Fisk.
* The Last of Us (HBO Max): Based on the critically acclaimed video game, this series is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows a hardened survivor tasked with protecting a young girl who may be humanity's last hope. Season 2 is currently airing with new episodes on Sundays.
* Severance (Apple TV+): A thriller about office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives, leading to a quest for the truth about their jobs.
* The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu): A dystopian drama set in a totalitarian society where women are forced into sexual servitude for reproductive purposes. The final season is currently airing.
* Reacher (Prime Video): Based on the Jack Reacher book series, this crime drama follows a former military policeman as he solves crimes. New episodes of Season 3 air on Thursdays.
* Invincible (Prime Video): An adult animated superhero series with a strong storyline and voice cast. New episodes of Season 3 air on Thursdays.
* Abbott Elementary (ABC): A comedy series that follows a group of dedicated teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Season 4 is currently airing.
* Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+): A new drama series.

Completion Post - Exchange 7:


Task: 🌭 Sausage: with a word in the title that you would put on a pizza. I.e. sausage, chicken, barbecue sauce, pineapple, etc.
Book: Pineapple Street
Author: Jenny Jackson
Date Read: 4-12-2025
How it Fits: pineapple is a pizza topping