Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2012)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Emma (M) wrote: "Anyone else racing to get a current book finished before tower teams starts? Thankfully it’s a rainy cold day here today, so great day to curl up with a good book."

Oh me, I like everything neat and tidy so finishing this up before the challenge starts. I've had a slow reading week needing to catch up after being away but ready to get back into it tomorrow. Happy reading everyone. .

I went and saw the latest Downton Abbey movie today. I love it and actually went to Highclere Castle, it's real name in 2019 which was amazing. It's more beautiful in real life. Everytime they shot coming down the driveway I tear up, remembering my visit.

Elisabeth wrote: "Thanks Lisa, yes I know the time differences it's just that when the mods check our shelves the GR time will say I started the book ahead of schedule because it's on US time. When I first did UNO I..."

Oh okay. I just don't post my book on Currently Reading until the challenge has started. As most challenges I do aren't on AUS time (unless Aussie Mod extraordinaire Karen is in charge) I'm always working out the time difference and factor it in to my posting. You're in Canberra aren't you... so don't start or finish + 9 hours to keep in line with the official time. I didn't actually know you could change your times .

About the BOM credits and apologies if you have answered elsewhere..

Can two team members combine their credits to get one of them an extra inclusion.. eg LIsa has two credits and Deanna has 1... Either team member can combine to get an extra addition for DQ's?

Elisabeth wrote: "Here's a question. My date for start/read etc are on US time for UNO which is different to TT. I can't remember how to reset the time so the dates will show correctly for this challenge. It's simpl..."

Usually the Mods put up a countdown clock with the start date for various time zones around the world. It might be over in the Mods Rules for the challenge thread.

PS - I couldn't find the clock it might pop up yet, but it is based on London Time. So if you put London into your phone it will give you the time difference to where you are.. then you can work out when you should start. eg I'm 9 hours ahead so Sydney Aus starts at 6am on the 16th.

Edited again to say... Here is the link to the time clock that Deanna had posted... https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

I'm back from holidays and read to start... My first book for the challenge with be which is the pre-challenge BOM.

So I turned in 3 of my bom points for an extra chance for dq’s for A witches heart.,

Thanks so much. Yes I’ll turn in 3 for an extra chance.,😀

I actually meant after tower teams start? Sorry.

Hi Mods, can I still earn more during tower teams., I’m going to be reading Cartographers when I get back from holidays.. if I use three now, will that leave me hypothetically with two?

Back up for team Ajax.

I’ll be back up for Team Ajax and will use one of my BOM credits please.

Hi Team, regarding volunteering for BOM dq’s. I see team mates have already volunteered. I have 4 previous BOM credits. Do you want me to volunteer and use one to try and guarantee one of us gets picked or hold off till later in the challenge?

Hi Abir, great to see you and be on the same team again!

Hi everyone, Lisa checking in. I’m on holidays at the moment and will chat more later. This will be my 8th TT, so bit of a challenge addict. Looking forward to playing with old and new friends. 🥰

My shelf is NBRC Tower Teams IX 2022.

Ah! Thanks so much. Can resume holiday fun now. 🤣

Hi everyone, I’m away on holidays and only have my phone and it’s not letting me see who’s on the teams.! Torture. 😬. Would someone mind posting here what team I’m on? Eternal thanks.

Sonia wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Thanks Mods. As someone who has done quite a lot of TT's (and loves them) the over reading cap definitely works to keep the playing field even. And as you mentioned it ..."

Yep, I was a proud Mango Tangoer.. you never forget your first, LOL. Looking forward to more hi-jinx and hilarity to follow. 😁

Thanks Mods. As someone who has done quite a lot of TT's (and loves them) the over reading cap definitely works to keep the playing field even. And as you mentioned it usually works out because sometimes RL kicks our butts so a team member can't read their usual number then others can read more. 😊👍

I'll be reading but can't nominate for DQ's this time as I'll be away and reading when I return.

I'll be away too from 29 April to 10 May. Not a Captain but VERY enthusiastic player.. so if I'm off line I'll check in to my team as soon as I'm able or when I get back.

Steven, have a blast! I love the UK, I'm hoping to get there May 23, re-planning a trip we had booked from May 2020. Springtime in Cornwall and Wales. 😍