Jill’s Comments (group member since Nov 15, 2016)

Jill’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Rina wrote: "Has anybody messaged Travel Agent our points for the first stop? Or should I do it?"

Hi Rina, I haven't messaged them. Did you end up doing it? We got 35 pts

Glad everyone is checked in! Feel free to start using the planner to plan your books ahead of time

Cathy M. wrote: "Hi Victoria & Leslie *hugs*

Hi everyone, glad to see a couple familiar faces and so many new ones. Look forward to playing with all of you! I will be your co-captain this season so if you have an..."

OMG! I love ragdolls. I had one growing up and she passed away at 19 years old around 2 years ago. They are literally the best pets ever.

Victoria wrote: "Hi everyone! Glad I made it onto a team :)

I'm 28 and American, but live in the UK. When I'm not reading or working I'm usually outside cycling, hiking, or traveling somewhere. This is my first wh..."

Hi Victoria! Can you send me your email and wheelathon link please :)

Kate S wrote: "Here you go:

2018-wheel"

Great, thanks! And don't forget to message me your email address so I can add you to the book planner sheet.

Leslie wrote: "Hello team. I live in Colorado and am enjoying retirement with my hubby. I dont have any grandchildren yet but I do have 2 grandpuppies. I am a tennis 🎾 nut , I play 3 times a week and I also do pi..."

Excited to see another tennis player on the team! :D

Kate S wrote: "Hello, team! Glad there were enough of us to get another team for this challenge. I have not done a Wheel-a-Thon in this group (other than Wobble), but have played in a variety of the team challeng..."

Hi Kate!! I was trying to find your wheelathon shelf, but couldn't find it. Can you send the link so I can add to the shortcuts above?

Sarah wrote: "Hello! I’ve been so anxiously waiting to get placed and I’m so happy to be in a new group. This is only the second challenge I’ve ever participated in - the other is the around the world challenge ..."

Hi!! Yes, you can use books for both since they are separate challenges. I'm doing that challenge too

Hi Team Zombie Band!!!! I hope you girls are ready to kick our competition's butt!!! Please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about yourselves :) Also, when you get the chance, message me your email so I can add you to the Book Planner sheet.

I'm Jill! I'm 28 living in NYC. If I'm not reading, you can find me playing tennis, cooking up a new recipe in the kitchen, or shopping. I'm obsessed with animals (especially hedgehogs), my favorite color is teal green, and I love listening to classic rock.

Can't wait to meet you all!!!!! Go Team Zombie Band!!!!

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☂☂Making an elf home☂☂
Our elves need somewhere safe to sleep once they have finished all of their toy making. Please help build them a house!
1. Make a door by reading a book of 201 pages or less (10 points)
2. Create some windows by reading a book of between 202 and 301 pages (20 points)
3. Time to put up the walls! Read a book with a brown cover that is between 301 and 500 pages (40 points)
4. Lastly we need a roof. Read a book of 501 pages or more with green writing or a green item on the cover (50 points)


❤❤Hanukkah❤❤
Help observe this festival by completing the following tasks:
5. Light the candles of a Hanukkah menorah by reading a book with a "8" in the number of pages (10 points)
6. Eat some latkes and sufganiyot by finding a book with the word "flour" in the text (20 points)
7. Play Dreidel by reading a book with "four" in the title (40 points)
8. Read a book where Hanukkah is celebrated (50 points)

☀☀Australian Summer☀☀
It's time to start the summer school holidays, swim and celebrate the season with family and friends:
9. Host an end of year BBQ with your mates. Read a book with a BBQ, or BBQ food on the cover (10 points)
10. Read a book by an Australian born author (20 points)
11. Grab your togs and go for a swim. Read a book with a body of water on the cover (e.g. pool, lake, ocean etc.) (40 points)
12. Read a book with a green or gold item or writing on the cover which is set in summer (50 points)


✈✈Visit some family✈✈
Pack your bags and fly off to see Aunty Flo and Uncle Jack for the holidays!
13. Read a book where the characters get on a plane (10 points)
14. Read a book with a form of transport on the cover (20 points)
15. Pack your suitcase! Read a book with the name of at least 4 articles of clothing within the text (40 points)
16. The countdown is on to get on that flight! Read a book where the page numbers countdown by one. (i.e. 987, 876, 765, 654, 543, 432, 321 or 210) (50 points)


▣▣National Mutt Day▣▣
December is full of fun holidays. Today, we toast to the mixed breeds of the world, so raise your water bowls high … because this one’s for the mutts!
17. Read a book with a dog on the cover (10 points)
18. Read a book where the character has a dog who was a stray/came from a shelter (20 points)
19. Read a book where a main character has a name that is in the top 20 dog names in Australia as per this website. No alterations to spelling. (30 points)
Names under spoiler
(view spoiler)[Max
Jessie
Molly
Sam
Jack
Chloe
Bonnie
Lucy
Jake
Toby
Oscar
Sasha
Sally
Tess
Daisy
Zoe
Charlie
Jess
Zac
Monty (hide spoiler)]
20.It's a dogs life! Read a book where a dog is a main character (50 points)

✟✟ Christmas ✟✟
Celebrate December 25th by heading to Church and completing these tasks
21.Read a book that has the number 25 in the page count. ( numbers may not be reversed) (10 points)
22.Read a book that is tagged religious (must be tagged by more than 25 users) (20 points)
23.Read a book that has a birth (40 points)
24.Read a book that has one or more of these words - Noël, Nativity, Xmas, or Yule found in the text. ( no variations excepted; word(s) must be exact) (50 points)

❁❁Help Santa Get Dressed❁❁
Santa is behind on his schedule to deliver toys. He needs a little help to get dressed before he can deliver presents to all the good little girls and boys.
25.Read a book with "red" in the title. (10 points)
26.Read a book with black boots on the cover (20 points)
27.Read a book with a belt on the cover (40 points)
28. Read a book with gloves on the cover (50 points)

✤✤Saint Nicholas Day✤✤
Before 'real party' starts, there is a way to check if you are on naughty or nice list. So polish those boots and hope for the best
29.For good girls and boys, there is some candy. Read something sweet (10 points)
30.For bad ones, coal or rod is ready. Read a book with black text on the cover (20 points)
31.St. Nick's helpers are here to fill... Read a book with angels or devils (or both) (40 points)
32....those nice polished boots are on the windowsill. Read a book with only shoes or boots on cover (50 points)

☘☘Decorate The Tree☘☘
Its time to get festive, turn on the holiday music ( Micheal Buble .... anyone? ) and have a sip of eggnog or two while we put up that tree and make it sparkle.
33.Read a book with green text on the cover ( 10 points)
34.Read a book with an Christmas ornament on the cover of a book ( 20 points)
35.Read a book with a Christmas lights on the cover (40 points)
36. Read a book with a star on the cover (50 points)

☃☃Build a snowman:☃☃
37.Read a book with snow on the cover ( 10 points)
38.Read a book with a top hat on the cover (20 points)
39.Read a book with a scarf on the cover (40 points)
40.Read a book with “carrot” in the text (50 points)


Bonus Points
Bonus points will be dependent on your teams ranking as at the end of week 4.
Teams in places 1-4: 100 points
Teams in places 5-9: 150 points
Teams in places 10-13: 200 points
Teams in places 14-16: 300 points

Additional Points Quick Reference

◈ Word in text --> 20 points
BONES
Chapter 1: "I'll have made my bones in the agency"

◈ Word in title/series name --> 30 points
BLOOD
Title: Anna Dressed in Blood| Series: The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1)

◈Word on the cover --> 40 points
If the word is a color - read a book with that cover color (50%)
Otherwise - image (it may be plural/singular)
BONES

TOMBSTONE

PURPLE


◈ Word as book genre --> 50 points
First Genre Page, no Tag Limit
SPOOKY

Challenge Starts Saturday 27 October, 10pm, Lisbon time.
Week 1 Ends Saturday 3 November, 10pm, London time.

Click here for some major cities.

Countdowns
Wheelathon Start
Week 1 Check In
Week 2 Start
Week 3 Start

POINT SYSTEM
◈ Books between 160 and 200 pages = 5 points
◈ Books between 201 pages and 300 pages = 10 points
◈ Books between 301 and 400 pages = 20 points
◈ Books between 401 and 500 pages = 40 points
◈ Books between 501 and 650 pages = 60 points
◈ Books between 651 and 800 pages = 80 points
◈ Books over 801 pages = 100 points

Additional Points
◈ The team will get additional bonus points for "collecting" their word in the categories below(*):
- Word in text --> 20 points
- Word in title/series name --> 30 points
- Word on the cover --> 40 points
- Word as genre --> 50 points

◈ BOM bonus:
- Writing a day's worth of discussion questions = 40 points
- Participating in a current BOM (participating in discussion) = 20 points

TEAM INFORMATION

Important Links
Zombie Band Tracker
Zombie Band Spreadsheet
Zombie Band Planner
Wheelathon Status
Book Read Thread
Wheelathon III - Holiday Edition Rules
Holiday Forest Floors - Challenge Updates
Halloween Town Chat
Genre Search

Team Shelves
Jill
Cathy M.
Ashleigh
Kate
Leslie
Natalie
Sarah
Victoria

Weekly Words
Week 1: Bones
Week 2: Trick-or-Treat
Week 3: Gravy
Week 4: Cranberry
Week 5: Mistletoe
Week 6:

BOM
October
November

December

Ok, team, we have arrived in Eugene, Oregon, USA!!! I don't know much about this city, other than it's where Nike kind of originated lol

For this city, we are reading a book by a US author or a book set in the US.

Kathryn won't be joining us for this challenge, but we can still earn 25 points!! CiCi, Alexandra, and Seraphina are the members that still need to complete this challenge. For the rest of the team, keep reading for future cities and bank those books!

Since we arrived today, the earliest we can depart is Monday October 22nd.

Go Roam Sweet Roam!!!

Kathryn wrote: "Sorry guys I've been super busy! I might have to skip this week if anyone has a book available that they have read. I'm still not home and everything has gone haywire so I don't know how much time ..."

Ok thanks for letting us know!

Hey team. Any news here?