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(group member since Apr 27, 2022)
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I was definitely feeling this today, so I thought I would share. It can be our "daily/weekly" opera photo incentive... or something...
Sure Lauri! I've added your books to the SS. Let me know as you read if you come across any character names that weren't visible on the book page that we can add for the spell out!
The mods are playing a fun and silly game to keep us all occupied until Wheels begins! Check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Currently Reading The Wrath and the Dawn416 pgs
Song: Far Behind by Candlebox
You might need a candle at dawn... wow that's a stretch!
I don't listen to opera, but I would definitely go to one if invited!!
Of course Daniel! We can only use a limited amount of color covers anyway, so it is of no concern!
Blue is usually separate from teal and therefore not considered the same color in challenges. That being said, I am double checking in the captain group on what blues are acceptable for the bonus.
Excellent to have you Lorna! You have me beat with the tattoos, I have about 20. I think. They all start to run together after awhile! I'm working on 2 leg sleeves and I can never decide how you should count those, haha!
Lovely to have you Shannon!
Daniel wrote: "BTW, I did check and the BOM How to Sell a Haunted House has the word “guitar” in it, so we should get some bonus points from that."Excellent find! I (unfortunately) read this book earlier in the year, so I can't participate this time around. Crossing my fingers for the November BOMs!!
Lauri wrote: "Captains & teammies, I will be asking for help because I can't use Excel to save my own life! Is it okay if I claim /post completion posts in this thread & ask for someone to add it on the spreadsheet for me?"Lauri, we will absolutely help you! You are free to post a completion comment (I put the basic format in this comment). That being said, I made the spreadsheet very easy to use, so if you want to take a stab at it, feel free. You won't mess up anything I can't fix, PROMISE!
Hi Daniel! So nice to have you! Also, I love a big dog!
I often do the same thing! There's only so many ways I can think of to be original when describing myself.
Thank you and welcome Brittany! :)
Thank you Ashlee! Lovely to have you! :)
It's me! Hi! I'm the problem... oh wait.. that should probably be Team Pop...I'm Ashley, your extremely hilarious and eloquent Captain, as it is immediately obvious from my intro.... ..anyway... I'm 38 and I have 3 kids and a husband and I own a pet boutique. That's basically it. I love to read (clearly) and I'll read just about anything, but my favorites are Fantasy (all types), Historical Fiction, Romance (all types), and Bios/Memoirs.
I'm a chatter - I'm here a lot - so if you are a chatty group, that's great! If you're not, that's ok. I promise I won't try to convert you.
I'm here to be as helpful as possible. If anyone has a question, please don't hesitate to ask it. No stupid questions. Sometimes I need things explained 27 times to get it.... I understand.
I like to do an Icebreaker Question to loosen us all up and I decided to go with my profession...
What dog breed would you be? Or would you be a cat? or some other animal? feel free to elaborate extensively....
Personally, I think I would be a Lab, or maybe a Lab-mix of some sort. That seems boring... but I think that probably sums me up nicely... boring..
Oh yes, one more thing (I'm sure there will be a lot of "one more things", so just bear with me)...
I am missing wheel shelves for Ashlee L, Brittany and Shannon. Drop a link to your shelf whenever you get it set up! Thank you!
Also, Lauri - you have an incorrect link in the initial post. Don't worry, I found you, and your link should be corrected soon. I have it on our spreadsheet correctly.
Words, Bonus, etc
Round 1 Word: Alpine Zither (Cover Color: Blue)
Round 1 Bonus: (view spoiler)
Round 2 Word: Viola Pomposa (Cover Color: Red)
Round 2 Bonus: Tier 3 - No limits (view spoiler)
Round 3 Word:
Round 4 Word:
Round 5 Word:
The lovely Sammy always does a little section about "How to be a Super Awesome Teamie", so I'm stealing it! (Definitely DON'T tell!) 👀"How to be a Super Awesome Teamie"
by Sammy
It's easy to be an awesome teamie. Here's how:
🎵 Do I need to read a ton of books? - Nope, you can be an awesome teamie reading whatever you're comfortable with, even if that is no books at all.
🎵 Do I need to read nothing but doorstoppers? - Again, nope. You can read any length book you want, so long as they meet the requirements and still be an awesome teamie.
🎵 The secret to awesome teamieness? Communication!
🎵 Can't quite manage your books for the month (all reasons for this are accepted, even "I just didn't feel like reading")? No problem! Just let us know, so other people can step in and cover what needs covering.
🎵 Only reading one book per month and don't feel like chatting on the team thread? Perfectly fine, participation isn't mandatory (but fun, so definitely encouraged!). All we ask is that you drop any of the captains a line, either on the thread or as a DM at least once a week to say you're still participating in the challenge. Completing a book and updating the SS/leaving a completion post is also acceptable as a sign you're still playing, of course.
🎵 Life thrown you a curve-ball and you need to pull out of the challenge? We totally understand. Please let one of the captains know (you don't have to give reasons if you don't want to) so we can say 'auf wiedersehen' (so much nicer than ghosting) and request a replacement player to fill in for you.
🎵🎵 First things first...Information Central
Spreadsheets:
Team Planning SS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Official UNO Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Official Scoresheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Rules & Announcements: Read it carefully, make sure you're getting notifications, and ask here when in doubt! :)
I do not require a completion post here in the thread. Please use the Team Planning SS to log your books. As captains, we will wiggle things around to make sure every book is used! FEEL FREE TO START ADDING BOOKS AS SOON AS YOU WANT!
If you are unable to use it, then Melissa and I are happy to transfer your book to the SS, just use the following format to post your book:
Book:
Author:
Pages:
Date finished:
Significant Characters:
Narrator/Translator (if applicable):
Bonus (word in text/pg/loc):
🎵Only books started after the challenge begins can be used!
🎵Please add the books you've read to your challenge shelf! As captains, we have to verify your books, and this really helps us!
BOM Information:
October BOM: How to Sell a Haunted House, starts 16-Oct
Thread (volunteer for DQs here!)
November BOMs:
Starter Villain, starts 2-Nov: Thread (volunteer for DQs here!)
The Violin Conspiracy, starts 16-Nov: Thread (volunteer for DQs here!)
