Tina ❣’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2016)

Tina ❣’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Lisa - I used your R in a spell out. I finally managed to put all my books into spell out meals.

My issue came with having listened to audiobooks which are non-fiction. Then trying to find an ebook version where the search function works. Then trying to make words with it! Argh. Hopefully I'll plan it out better next month.
I did manage to find a watermelon to put in a fruit salad.

Nikk - No worries! Hopefully things become more manageable at work for you even though we're nearing christmas and the end of the new year

Carrie - sounds good! I think we have one fish and chip meal needing vinegar at the moment.

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Tina, I have a left over R from a spell it out.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... - Author - Lauren Rhoads.

Regarding spell it out letters - I thi..."

Ohh... thanks Lisa. I couldn't find it when I searched so I must have missed it. I've used author's names and characters names for the recipes so I'll need to re-shuffle things aroun

Does anyone have any left over spell-it-out books that haven't been added in yet? I have a book that I have to use for spell-it-outs.

Also wanted to know if you guys think we can re-use a spell out letter for different meals? I've kinda done it for meals 34-37

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Tina ❣ wrote: "Carrie wrote: "My book has the word watermelon in it!!"

Awesome! :D
I haven't had much luck with watermelon or ube. Ube is no where except in other words - tube, etc."

I have neve..."

I'm glad watermelon has been easier for us compared to ube and legume

And thankas Lisa! It has been hard but I know it was worth it. I'm just glad we eradicated it before it got way too hot to be stuck indoors!

Carrie wrote: "My book has the word watermelon in it!!"

Awesome! :D
I haven't had much luck with watermelon or ube. Ube is no where except in other words - tube, etc.

Wow the time went by quickly!

Melbourne's covid restrictions have been easing this month so I've been enjoying time out and about and doing things I haven't been able to do. I hope everyone else is going well!

I have more spell-outs this round and I think I'll be able to get another 2 or 3 books in this week. I'll add descriptions in this weekend for the meals and add in last rounds meals as well

DQs Day 4
Chapter 23 to End

(Serious spoilers to come. Do not read if you are not caught up.)

16- In the aftermath of lunch with the parental units, Stevie is really pissed. What do you think about how David behaved, and her conclusion that her parents let her stay because of the “boyfriend" thing?

I'd be annoyed at both. I'd talk to them separate but my parents aren't anything like Stevie's...


17- In Stevie’s first real relationship conversation, she almost finds out what opening up to another is like. Then, of course they are interrupted. Having her hide in closet seemed to just be a plot device. But, what do you think of what Stevie did next? Do you think she should have snooped? Would you have?

She obviously shouldn't have. I wouldn't.


18- Stevie is a pretty good investigator it seems. She figures out that a murder has occurred. Should she have gone to Larry right away? What did you think of the silent dance and the game in Ellie’s room?

Ugh. Well, what if Larry is the man behind all this? I understand why she'd keep it all to herself. I think it was brave of Stevie to do what she did. A bit confrontational as well.


19- We have two unsolved murders in two timelines. Are you any closer to figuring out who done it in either time line? Are Bonnie and Clyde more red herrings? How is Ellie related to them?

I'm not sure who would have done it. I feel like the second time around it's a copycat killer though. the Bonnie and Clyde reference was odd. It will be interesting to see how that plays out.


20- A big reveal and a cliffhanger. Had you figured out who David was, and why Stevie recognized him? How many unanswered questions do you still have? Will you read the next book?

I figured it out and it made sense as to why she recognised him. I just want to know what happened with Alice really.

DQ's Day 3
Chapters 15 -22

11. I know this is much earlier in the book but it is bothering me. What is the significance of the Game playing - particularly Monopoly being compulsory at least every week?

I must have missed that about the games. Games challenge your mind and keep it working and thinking in different ways. So brain training, team work, body language etc. would be taught to the kids.


12. What is Hayes hiding in his conversation with Gretchen? What does he owe her and do you think this is important ?

I found out later in the book and it ties in well with the plot.


13. I like the point that Stevie makes about it being important to write everything down immediately. If you were Stevie and writing down what happened up to Hayes's death what would your list contain? What would be in your "brain attic" ?

I liked that point too. I would write down everything I could remember in bullet points all spaced out. And then write in who was there, when it happened (or what happened before of after if I don't know the time), where I was and where they where, why I paid attention and anything else I can think of.


14. Solving Riddles is no more my forte than solving crime. So who can solve the riddle "What is always on a staircase but never on a stair?"

Ugh I'm awful at riddles. Maybe it's stairs... not sure


15. Stevie is worried that her parents are going to withdraw her from Ellingham. How would you react as a student and / or a parent in this situation

I'd tell them to leave me be and I'll let them know if I want to go home. As a parent, I'd let them know I can pick them up but only if they want to. I'd probably talk to the teachers about the issues as well...

DQs Day 2 - Oct 17
Chapters 7 through 14

6.) What did you think of the yurt party? Anything or anyone peak your interest?

I have no idea what a yurt party is. I kept thinking it has something to do with Dr Seuss and Yertle the Turtle which confused me for that scene. I do think it's weird but I know that parties like that happen...


7.) What do you think about the overall setup of the school? Would you of wanted to go to a school like this for your last two years of high school? Would you send you kid to a school like this (your real or nonexistent kid)?

I wonder if there are any other houses other than the two mentioned. I wouldn't go. I was happy in my school and I had no intention of excelling in anything as I just wanted to hang with my friends and eat haha. I would send my non-existent kid there though


8.) The historic case seems very similar to the Lindbergh Baby case down to the multiple money drops, marked bills, questionable confessions, foreign suspects with limited English, random FBI agent involvement, and late introduction of the police. The biggest different is Iris being taken as well as Alice (plus Alice being 3). We now know what happened to Iris, do you think Alice has a parallel fate to the Lindbergh baby? Or do you think she's alive (or lived to adulthood anyway)?

I don't know who that is but I think Alice is alive. Either still kidnapped but she doesn't know it or she's the one messing with the school


9.) Do you think the Senator her parents work for is involved somehow, or just a red herring?

I was wondering what on earth the Senator has to do with the book. But I understand now that I finished it.

10.) Any thoughts on David, what his deal is, and why he seems so familiar to Stevie?

David seems like someone I would stay far away from. I don't like feet and when he allowed Elly to have her bare feet on him... just ew. So I don't like either of them because of that. Logical isn't it? I did think there's something significant about him that he was hiding though and that it wouldn't be a good thing

DQS - DAY 1 - CHAPTERS 1-6

1. Upon starting the novel an illustration of Ellingham and a copy of a letter sent on 8 April 1936 are the first things the reader sees before they start the text. Why do you think the author starts with these and how important will the setting of Ellingham be in the novel?

I think it's setting the scene that the book is based around that letter. So very important!


2. We are firstly introduced to an intriguing character called Dottie who it seems unfortunately is not long for this world. It is just a case of wrong place, wrong time or do you think this scene will play a more important part in the resolution of the mystery?

I think it's a case of wrong place and time and too much curiosity.


3. There appears to be a dual timeline in the novel detailing past and present. Why has the author written it this way? Does it add to the present storyline getting a perspective on the events in the past?

So we can see a glimpse in to the past whilst the present try to figure out the past. I think it will add to the present but I don't think it adds much to it.


4. First impressions of the present day characters? How do you think they will interact in solving the crimes both past and possibly present?

The children don't seem as interesting to me. I just don't really think many of them get a substance to them which I'm not a fan of.


5. In the past time line, Flora has secret information about Iris. Any ideas of the significance of the hidden compact in light of Iris and Alice's disappearance?

I'm not sure! Flora is definitely keeping something a secret and won't tell. Hopefully we find out

I don't think I've ever seen yam or ube's in books so that'll be interesting to search for

Oh yay! We did well!

I've copied and pasted the uneaten foods from round 1 to round 2 and put them in rows 189 to 205. I have the frozen meals in fluro pink and drinks in purple. We can move the meals to where we want whether it's for round 2 for frozen meals or 2 or 3 for the drinks.

I don't want to mess the formula up that the mods have done so I hope you guys are okay with it being on the bottom for now

CC wrote: "Ahh, I wasnt able to check for a few days especially as the round is closing out. I think I listed all possible character names - since one of the books was nonfiction (this is why I also wasn't ab..."

I didn’t even think of those issues for non fiction! Hopefully the ones I’m listening to won’t have that issue!

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Thanks Tina! That's great.

I had a quick re-read of the rules. Drinks in the fresh category which would be coffee and tea need to be used within the month. Other drinks can be frozen/used any time."

Ohhh ok. I can have another look tonight after work and fiddle around. If there’s any issue then we can use the three BOM to swap out the customers. I think we covered everything though

Looking good guys!

I asked for a few rows and columns to be fixed as the formula wasn't working.

I've assigned meals to the customers for round 1. There's a few left over meals and a few non-alcoholic drinks. Does anyone know if we can we use the drinks for the next round or do we have to use them in this round?

Could Team Tienuurtj get rows 83 in round 1 shop front fixed please? The points aren't showing.

Also from rows 662 in column E in the Meals created tab. And column L from row 552

Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

I also have my answers to the Chain of Gold BOM on the spreadsheet in books read for when we need it

I went through the tabs and highlight a few things that need fixing. There's still an error for meal 83 and 84 that CC and I completed and am not sure if we can fix it.

My last book is up.

I filled in descriptions for the dishes up to meal 166. It's late so apologies for any weird descriptions I've done

DQ Set 5: Ch 20 - End

19. Cordelia and James end up in the Shadow Realm and are under attack by a Mandecore (sp?) on the bidding of Belial (sp?). Cordelia is able to strike once with the sword, but then is caught up in the vines. James calls on his power from his demon heritage to save them both. What do you think his use of this power will do to him in the long run? Will he suffer from it, or want more of it?

He won’t miss it I think.


20. The Harrondales find out they are descendants of a Prince of Hell, Belial. They all have different reactions. What would you do if you found out you were a descendant of someone/something evil?

Probably find a way to protect my self and loved ones. I’d reject it.


21. When they are with the enclave and James is being accused of starting the fire, Cordelia steps up to cover for James. By doing this she is putting herself in harms way in terms of future prospects. James proposes to Cordelia, but says he doesn't love her...but we know she loves him. What do you think about going into a marriage with unrequited love? Or do you think it is unrequited?

I’d hate it. I wouldn’t marry them. But now and then is very different. I think he does love her but he’s just being pulled in multiple directions so hasn’t realised it


22. "Perhaps life was not like books. Perhaps life was never going to be like that." I love this quote. If your life could be like a book, what book would you choose?

Oh nice question! I’d choose something that doesn’t have death in it. A Dr Seuss book would be interesting 😂

23. In the Epilogue, we find that Tatiana seems to be working with the Prince of Hell. What do you think will happen in the next book in the series? Are you interested in continuing on with this series?

I hope he eats her haha. I am interested but only because of Anna, Matthew and Cordelia. Hopefully Magnus stays too which I think he does as he send for his cat

DQ Day 4 (Ch 15-19):

14. How do we feel about what went down between James and Cordelia in the Whispering Room?

I was surprised at how rowdy it got. But I think it was a positive in their relationship.


15a. For those of you that have not read other Cassandra Clare series: What is your impression of Magnus Bane?

I love Magnus. It took me until I watched the Shadow Hunter TV series to really appreciate him. I would read more of Clare’s books just to read more about him.


15b. For those of you that have read the other Cassandra Clare series: What was your reaction to Magnus’s appearance? Were you expecting it? Do you think that he is CC’s favorite character to write?

I wasn’t expecting it! Super glad he is in it though. I agree that he might be her favourite to write!


16. What do you think about Jessie’s revelation that he would give Lucy his last breath?

Cute. But how did a last breath get into a locket? I know it was the mum but still is interesting


17. Alistair’s words “I wanted you to have a childhood” are so very poignant in a world where children are trained to be warriors and their lifespans are expected to be short. How do you feel about the sentiment and Alistair’s attempts to save Cordelia from the shame of her father’s “illness”?

I think he’s done a lot for Cordelia and his family that they don’t know or just take him for granted. I like Alistair.


18. What do you think Grace is up to? Do you think she’s working with Tatiana in doing whatever it is?

Ugh. Not sure. I just don’t trust her. Tatiana a even less so.