Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~’s Comments (group member since Mar 19, 2019)

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

Alison wrote: "I'm pretty much finished all of my reads for March, just one to go, so have just been adding whatever else I finish to the overflow tab. Hope that's OK?

Unfortunately nothing I've read (or am rea..."

Thats perfect, and have moved it to the main :D

I've opened up a spot on the mini for brown cover, I haven't read anything in a week so don't think Ill get the extra one in. It works for wild on the main also.
Will get back to picking up my current reads tonight :)

Hi everyone, will be back in the land of the living tomorrow! Thanks Insiyah for checking on the spreadsheet and updating :)

I agree I don’t think it has enough foliage.
I have added some alternative tasks if anyone finds them easier to cover.

I am on annual leave this week and will have significantly less access, and mainly mobile! I’ll check in and confirm the start of the mini, otherwise chat to you all at the weekend. Happy reading!

Ingeborg wrote: "Is there anywhere we can put other possible uses for the books, like in the main SS? In case they work for several things. :)

Btw captains, you're doing an excellent job! It's easy being on this t..."

Have amended the SS, good point again thank you!!

And thanks, we just want this to be fun for you guys with ZERO stresses :)

Ingeborg wrote: "I the post it says that location can be setting of book or nationality of author, so despite what the SS says, I'd like to claim a task based on author's nationality. Hope that's okay!

It's the Lo..."

I have changed the spreadsheet to include this, thanks!!

Hi team

I have added the mini to a new tab on the spreadsheet, come take a look. Please read through the animal bios below and see if you agree with the tasks I've chosen or if you think we can do better let me know, get as creative as you like, we have a lot of scope. I've just started us off....

Again books can be started but not finished until the mini starts to be counted.

COUNTDOWN TO START OF MINI: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Each task relates to a characteristic of an animal:
Animals

Alaskan hare
In the summer, Alaskan hares have a brown fur coat with white under parts. In the winter, they have a white fur coat with black-tipped ears. They also shed their grey-brown summer topcoat, becoming all white during the winter. Also known as the tundra hare, the Alaskan is one of the largest species of hares and are basically solitary except during late winter. Their ears are short compare to most hares and their hind feet are large and fur covered to aid in movement over snowy terrain.

Arctic hare
In the Canadian regions of Newfoundland and southern Labrador, the Arctic hare changes its coat color, moulting and growing new fur, from brown or grey in the summer to white in the winter, like some other Arctic animals including ermine and ptarmigan, enabling it to remain camouflaged as the environment changes. The Arctic hare has large claws on all four feet, but the ones on its hind legs are unusually long, allowing it to dig into packed ice and snow and build a hole for protection as it flees danger and predators. It can also hop on its back legs like a kangaroo. In the winter, Arctic hares mostly live in groups, and in the worst cold temperatures, living in groups allows Arctic hares to huddle for warmth. This union also allows them to see predators coming up on them and elude them.

Chameleons
Mostly live in the rain forests and deserts of Africa and come in many colours such as pink, blue, orange and turquoise. Colour change signals a chameleon's physiological condition and intentions to other chameleons. Because chameleons are ectothermic, they change colour also to regulate their body temperatures, either to a darker colour to absorb light and heat to raise their temperature, or to a lighter colour to reflect light and heat, thereby either stabilizing or lowering their body temperature. Chameleons can move their eyes separatelywhich means they can see predators coming from behind them, giving them a chance to scarper if they’re about to get caught. Excluding their tail, some chameleons’ tongues can be twice the length of their body. Their tongues consist of both muscles and bones, and can bend round to grab their pray. The majority of chameleons survive by eating insects, and some complement this diet by feeding on foliage and fruits. Some larger species eat up to 50 large crickets every day. Others may be a little more carnivorous, and feast on small birds and even other, smaller chameleons.

Anoles
Native to the Americas, the majority of anoles (Dactyloidae) can change their colour depending on things like emotions (for example, aggression or stress), activity level, levels of light and as a social signal (for example, displaying dominance) from bright green to various shades of brown. They are tree dwelling lizards and most have enlarged finger and toe pads that are covered with microscopic hooks. These clinging pads, together with sharp claws, enable them to climb, even over a smooth surface, with great speed and agility. Anoles have venom glands that manufacture a very weak, harmless venom.

Peron's Tree Frog
Also known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog, is species of tree frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. Peron's tree frog is one of the most variably coloured frogs in Australia, with the ability to change colour in less than one hour. They don't like to be handled for long periods of time. They also vary in shades of grey and brown, where their lightest is almost white. The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Occasionally, emerald spots are found on the back, which increase in number with age.

Cephalopods
Can change their colours and patterns in milliseconds, whether for signalling (both within the species and for warning) or active camouflage, as their chromatophores are expanded or contracted. Although colour changes appear to rely primarily on vision input, there is evidence that skin cells, specifically chromatophores, can detect light and adjust to light conditions independently of the eyes. They camouflage themselves by creating colour patterns that closely match the underlying seafloor (hint: this means your book needs to have some kind of pattern as the cover colour). Cephalopods live everywhere in the oceans: near the shore in shallow water; far from land in the open ocean; in the ocean's dark middle depths (the planet's largest habitat); and in the deep sea. (hint: your location needs to be on water, unless you can find an author born at, or living at, sea) Cephalopods get their name from the Greek word “kephalópoda” meaning “head-feet”, because their arms encircle their heads. Both squid and cuttlefish are known as ten-armed cephalopods because they have eight short arms and two long tentacles.

Flower spiders
Also called crab spiders change their colour, usually to hide from their prey. Consequently, the spiders change colour to resemble the flower surface on which they sit through the reflection of light. Some spiders release a yellow pigment that enhances their color changing process. An example of a species of spider with such color changing features is Misumenoides formosipes and Misumena vatia. The color change from white to yellow takes 10-25 days. Hence, the flower spiders patiently wait for the completion of the process before they can attack their prey. They are small to medium size with colours of green, yellow, white, brown and grey. Most of them are not hairy except a few species. Their legs held in crab-like position and can move forward, backward or sideways. They are common in Australia and also found throughout New Zealand.

Golden Tortoise Beetle
Is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family, native to the Americas. Adults can turn from shiny gold through reddish-brown. The color changes through its development, during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a human researcher. This beetle consumes foliage of plants in the family Convolvulaceae, including bindweeds, morning glory and sweet potato. Both adults and larvae feed on foliage. These beetles play dead when disturbed.

Chrysso spiders
A genus of comb-footed spiders. has been introduced to Europe, and occurs both in North America and in Asia from Hungary to Mongolia. Many species are strikingly colored, but the coloration is variable. C. compressahas a striking black sternum and abdomen, but the venter of Brazilian species is black, while those of Peru are yellow. C. venusta has been observed to rapidly change its color when disturbed. Females are about 9 millimetres (0.35 in) long, and have blade-like hairs on the tip of the abdomen.

I agree Robin, I am however going to write out the 5 tasks I think we should read for with some scope for changing and tweaking them if we need to.

Laura wrote: "Almost time for the mini challenge!"

and its a gooden!!!!

Ingeborg wrote: "I was trying to mark Wyrd Sisters as read and encountered some trouble. I already read it in ebook format and now listened on audiobook, and with the new goodreads book page I'm unable..."

So Ive had this reply....

Go to book page of the other edition you want to add and go down to Ratings and Reviews and click the right arrow on side. Then click Review.

Can you give me a mo and I'll go to mods....

Hi everyone, hope youre all reading some awesome books this month.
Were off and running having completed a hand already!
Let us know if there's any books you've read I need to add onto the recommendations collage in message 8.

I'm currently reading End of Story which comes out at the end of the month and its so far BRILLIANT. Its 2035 and fiction is banned, can you even imagine it :O

Did you get done what was required? Hate deadlines, I never manage them very well.

I moved both your cards into March so I could complete the SS I hope you don’t mind?!

Klare wrote: "Gem can you see if you can get my Yinka book on the spreadsheet. No idea where I can put it."

I think youre going to have to make a note when your reading it of some of the main characters names and hope they have a name we can use!! sounds like she has a lot of cousins and aunties so fingers crossed!!

*EDIT* Alison's read it - I'll pop it in a reverse spot!!!

Were also currently sat in 4th place, but like us there might be teams doing some last minute swaps!! But thats incredible seeing how fewer coloured cards we had this round compared to average!!

Laura wrote: "Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ wrote: "We’re just waiting on Insiyahs and we’re done! We have one on the overflow we can use but the coloured card might be left. Fingers crossed she comes and checks in tod..."

Thanks Laura, Robin had it covered this time.

on that note..... WE HAVE COMPLETED FEB!!!!!!

Massive clap on the back team!!!!

Awesome!! Thank you!
I’m at a conference today but in about 4 hours I’ll be home and can get swapping some things. I’ll hunt in the tags on those we have on the over flow for anything we’re missing on the mini :)

We’re just waiting on Insiyahs and we’re done! We have one on the overflow we can use but the coloured card might be left. Fingers crossed she comes and checks in today :)
Looking forward to March!

@Insiyah we have a backup for your reverse card if you want to hold off finishing it? Robins finished a little princess, which I have read previously and it has both spring and winter in the tags.
Let me know if you want me to swap anything.

Klare wrote: "I finished one of my two books this morning so have updated the spreadsheet for that.
We’re driving into London this afternoon so will get started on my other then. I am happy to not read the last..."

Klare I've moved yours to March so please don't finish it! Hope the concert last night was good, mum said she was looking after Wilson :)