Second Chance Challenges discussion
Yeah! Patriots for the Super Bowl!! (Hopefully) I don't know why I've picked them as my favorites, lol. I think I just like their logo. Barb, are you a Broncos/Packers fan? Husband and I have grown into Peyton Manning fans and Saturday was a huge disappointment. We like Aaron Rodgers too and his team lost horribly as well.
Chaitra wrote: "Barb, are you a Broncos/Packers fan? Husband and I have grown into Peyton Manning fans and Saturday was a huge disappointment. We like Aaron Rodgers too and his team lost horribly as well. "Well... I never liked the Broncos at all, but I'm a big Peyton Manning fan. How can I cheer for him and not for his team? LOL And if I had to choose just one favorite NFL team, it would probably be the Packers. I don't know why, I've never been to Wisconsin, let alone Green Bay, but I've always liked the team.
At least the Falcons and the Patriots won on Sunday, although I don't really expect the Falcons to win their next game.
Ran out of room in my original post, so I'm continuing here from message #29
WEEK 9: Chargers over Chiefs
score: San Diego 31, Kansas City 13
Week 9 points: 11
#6 - Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS
A Spoonful of Murder, by Connie Archer, finished 10/14
EXTRA POINT: #1 - The Chargers are based in San Diego, California. Read a book set in California.
Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts, by Kathy Cloninger, finished 10/19
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official team colors are Navy, Gold, Powder Blue and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Shop Till You Drop, by Elaine Viets, finished 11/6 - white cover
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson, finished 11/23 - Lance Allworth
EXTRA POINT: #6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS.
The Town That Came A-Courtin', by Ronda Rich, finished 1/2
EXTRA POINT: #6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS.
The Cat Who Came for Christmas, by Cleveland Amory, finished 1/5
WEEK 10: Patriots over Bills
score: New England 37, Buffalo 31
Week 10 points: 10
#6 - Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS
A Lady of High Regard, by Tracie Peterson, finished 9/30
EXTRA POINT: #8 - They won Super Bowl Championships in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Read any book published in one of those years.
Then Sings My Soul, by Robert J. Morgan, finished 10/1 – published in 2003
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
Thrillers: 100 Must Reads, by David Morrell, finished 12/2 - red cover
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
Eyewall, by H.W. "Buzz" Bernard, finished 9/20 - blue cover
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters.
Never Buried,by Edie Claire, finished 12/3 - Nick Buoniconti
WEEK 11 (11/19): Dolphins over Bills
score: Buffalo 19, Miami 14
Week 11 points: 7
#3 - The team is, of course, named after the dolphin so read a book where the ocean plays an important role
Hurricanes in Paradise, by Denise Hildreth, finished 10/29 – resort in the Bahamas preparing for a hurricane
EXTRA POINT: #5 - Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, finished 11/3 - Bob Griese
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title.
1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die, by Robert Dimery, finished 10/10 - Dwight Stephenson
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title.
Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada, finished 10/30 - Dan Marino
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title.
The Shack, by Wm. Paul Young, finished 11/17 - Dwight Stephenson
WEEK 12: Broncos over Chiefs
score: Denver 17, Kansas City 9
Week 12 points: 9
#5 – Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry, finished 10/6 – Gary Zimmerman
EXTRA POINT: #6 – Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BRONCOS.
The Bricklayer, by Noah Boyd, finished 10/28
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official team colors are Navy, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Goldberg Variations, by Susan Isaacs, finished 11/8 - white cover
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
The Forgotten, by David Baldacci, finished 12/26 - Floyd Little
WEEK 13: Panthers over Chiefs
score: Kansas City 27, Carolina 21
Week 13 points: 8
#7 – The Panthers were established in 1995. Since they are a newer team, read any new release.
The Casual Vacancy, by J.K. Rowling, finished 10/23
EXTRA POINT: #2 – The official team colors are Black, Blue, Silver and White. Read a book with a cover that is primarily one of these colors.
Amelia Earhart--Case Closed!, by Mike & Marjie Markowski, finished 10/16
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official team colors are Black, Blue, Silver and White. Read a book with a cover that is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Silent Thunder, by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen, finished 9/28 - blue cover
EXTRA POINT: #7. The Panthers were established in 1995. Since they are a newer team, read any new release.
What the Cat Saw, by Carolyn Hart, finished 10/7
EXTRA POINT: #7. The Panthers were established in 1995. Since they are a newer team, read any new release.
The End of Your Life Book Club, by Will Schwalbe, finished 10/22
EXTRA POINT: #7. The Panthers were established in 1995. Since they are a newer team, read any new release.
Eight Girls Taking Pictures, by Whitney Otto, finished 11/23
WEEK 14: 49ers over Dolphins
score: San Francisco 27, Miami 13
Week 14 points: 9
#1 - The 49ers are based in San Francisco, California. Read a book set in the state of California.
The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, finished 11/29
EXTRA POINT: #2 – The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them
Lights Out Tonight, by Mary Jane Clark, finished 11/20 
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
The Pawn, by Steven James, finished 11/2 - Joe Perry
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story, by Debbie Macomber, finished 12/18 - red cover
WEEK 15: Bengals over Eagles:
score: Cincinnati 34, Philadelphia 13
Week 15 points: 9
#2 – The official team colors are Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Blood Orange Brewing, by Laura Childs, finished 10/26
EXTRA POINT: #6 - Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BENGALS.
Burglars Can't Be Choosers, by Lawrence Block, finished 11/14
WEEK 16: Broncos over Browns:
score: Denver 34, Cleveland 12
Week 16 points: 8
#5 – Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Everybody Kills Somebody Sometime, by Robert J. Randisi, finished 11/16 - Shannon Sharpe
EXTRA POINT: #6 - Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BRONCOS
The Emperor's Tomb, by Steve Berry, finished 10/27
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official team colors are Navy, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
In Plain Sight, by Lorena McCourtney, finished 1/13 - orange cover
WEEK 17: Patriots over Dolphins:
score: New England 28, Miami 0
Week 17 points: 11
#2 - Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells, finished 12/6 
EXTRA POINT: #1 - The Patriots are based in New England so read a book set in any New England state.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare, finished 9/29 – set in Massachusetts
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
A Hoe Lot of Trouble, by Heather Webber, finished 12/29 - blue cover
EXTRA POINT: #1. The Patriots are based in New England so read a book set in any New England State: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Murder Most Frothy, by Cleo Coyle, finished 1/6 - set in Massachusetts
EXTRA POINT: #6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS.
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, finished 1/6
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
The One You Love,by Paul Pilkington, finished 1/26 - blue cover
post-season play in message #388
Barb wrote: "Christie wrote: "I updated this week...I wanted to do something different so I picked the Texans and I want to read a Western and a book based in Texas...I just have to figure out what they will be..."I wanted to thank you for that suggestion...I loved the book and could not put it down until it was done. Not usually what I read but I am so happy I did..Thank you
I felt the same way, Christie! That's not my usual type of book either, but I liked this one -- much more than I thought I would. I'm glad you did too :)
So... Should we pick our choice for the Super Bowl as well? It'll be the third time I'll have to do 49ers tasks, lol.
I haven't seen or heard from any of the group moderators here for awhile, so I'd say it'll be up to us to decide if we want to include the Super Bowl or not. If you ask me, I'd say we might as well, right?
Absolutely! I was actually trying to find a way to make it work for Pro Bowl as well, but it got too confusing. :D
well if we do the Pro Bowl it would have to be in the next few hours....We can do a task from any of the teams that have Pro Bowl members on the side we pick....So mostly any one but the Ravens and the 49ers. And only book colors are red for AFC and blue for NFC
Barb wrote: "I haven't seen or heard from any of the group moderators here for awhile, so I'd say it'll be up to us to decide if we want to include the Super Bowl or not. If you ask me, I'd say we might as well..."The problem with that is the challenge ends on the 3rd. How are we going to read the books if the challenge ends the day the game is played?
Barbara ★ wrote: "The problem with that is the challenge ends on the 3rd. How are we going to read the books if the challenge ends the day the game is played? "I suppose we choose our team and read the books now. Or make something that we've already read fit...
@Christie, I'm game if you are! We could pick our favorite Pro Bowl-er and read his team tasks too.
Barbara ★ wrote: "The problem with that is the challenge ends on the 3rd. How are we going to read the books if the challenge ends the day the game is played?"Now that's a good question! How about if we set it up to make the team choice before the game starts (obviously LOL), but then we have ... one week? two? to read book/s for that choice and get all of our points and books (for the whole season) posted.
If you're all up for choosing for the Pro Bowl, I'll give it a go too :) I'll have to look at the rosters and see who's actually *playing ... as if that will make any difference LOL
Eh, I'm not going to bother with checking the rosters *@@* I'm going to pick the AFC for the Pro Bowl :) I'll get back to you with my book/s and my choice for the Super Bowl.
with minutes to go I pick the NFC for the Pro Bowl and the 49ers for the Super Bowl even though I am torn between the two.
I'm still holding off on picking a team for the Super Bowl. It's a *really hard choice, especially since I don't particularly care for either team!
I don't mind either of them I am just super happy the Patriots are not there...hate to say it but it is true. I also think we should add a week or two to finish up (maybe that is because I have 3 1/2 books still to read lol).
I'd rather see the Patriots in the game than either of the teams that's there :)
Barb wrote: "I'm still holding off on picking a team for the Super Bowl. It's a *really hard choice, especially since I don't particularly care for either team!"I know! But I don't like the Ravens more than I don't like the 49ers. :D
And I didn't pick anyone for today, because I went out. :(
Chaitra wrote: "Barb wrote: "I'm still holding off on picking a team for the Super Bowl. It's a *really hard choice, especially since I don't particularly care for either team!"I know! But I don't like the Ravens more than I don't like the 49ers. :D"
I'm with you on that one, Chaitra! I do admire Ray Lewis and his skill/talent on the field, but that's the only good thing I can think of about the Ravens :)
So have we decided to choose a winner for the Super Bowl, then give ourselves a week after the game to get everything posted? That means we'd have until February 10. As long as we all agree, I don't see why anyone would have a problem with whatever we decide :)
Superbowl pick...SUPERBOWL - Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers
My Prediction 49ers
Winner
✔Task #1 - Q is for Quarry - Sue Grafton FINISHED 1/23
Extra Points
Task #2 -
- Ronan Bennett (red cover)Task #6 - F is for Fugitive - Sue Grafton (published 1989)
Chaitra wrote: "Barb wrote: "I'm still holding off on picking a team for the Super Bowl. It's a *really hard choice, especially since I don't particularly care for either team!"I know! But I don't like the Raven..."
I don't like the Ravens at all, but as a Steelers fan, I don't want the 49ers to win because then they would be tied with us for the most Superbowl wins.
I took myself out of playoffs to make sure that I could actually finish the books I wanted to read for the regular season. But I may pick a Superbowl winner if that's okay with you guys
It's ok with me, Ashley :) I'm not a Steelers fan either -- much to the chagrin of my hubby and son LOL -- so I really don't care if the 49ers tie the Super Bowl win record. I'd rather see that than have the Ravens win LOL
It's okay with me too. :) I'm not a Steelers fan either. Actually this is my first season following football at all. So far, my favorites are the Packers! I was really rooting for them. I was rooting for Patriots and Peyton Manning, separate from his team (I don't care either way about Broncos), as well. All of them lost pretty badly. Hmm. Note to self, cheer for the Ravens next time. Maybe then one of my favorites will actually make it. :D
If I had to choose *one team to call a favorite, it would probably be the Packers :) And I agree about Peyton Manning; I really couldn't care less about the team, but I like to see him do well LOL
I know, right? Poor Broncos. I'm sure they're not bad, but I just can't get up any enthusiasm for them if Manning isn't playing. :D On a side note, how do you like the other Pennsylvania team? I sort of ignored their existence until I watched Silver Linings Playbook, in which every single person is a crazy Eagles fan. The movie's such a lot of fun! I'll watch out for the Eagles next year! :)
Eh, I'm not especially a fan of the Eagles either, to be honest LOL A lot of folks are going to be keeping an eye on them next season, as they fired their coach this year (after something like 15 years?). Everybody's going to be watching to see how "the new guy" does. I'm not so sure it's a coaching issue, but time will tell, right? LOL
They could luck out. :) I'm more interested to see how the Jets do. They are going to get a complete team overhaul right? I'm also keen on the Panthers. I have a soft spot for them no matter how terribly they do. :)
Well, I was raised by a couple of Browns fans, and they were my first NFL "love." They've not had much success in rebuilding the team after having to start from scratch after the owner picked the team up and moved them*, but I still can't help but hope that someday, they'll get much, much better ... and surprise everyone :) *And this is why I detest the Baltimore Ravens! At least Cleveland had the foresight to keep the team name and colors!!
My post-season choices; see message #29 and message #358 for regular season picks.
PLAYOFFS, WEEK 1: Bengals over Texans
score: Houston 19, Cincinnati 13
Points: 6
#2 – The official team colors are Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, by Tom Franklin, finished 9/29 
EXTRA POINT: #6 – Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BENGALS.
Soon I Will Be Invincible, by Austin Grossman, finished 9/30
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official team colors are Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Night Marchers, by Rebecca Gober, finished 1/21 - black cover
EXTRA POINT: #6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BENGALS.
The Lost Art of Mixing, by Erica Bauermeister, finished 1/29
PLAYOFFS, WEEK 2: Patriots over Texans
score: New England 41, Houston 28
Points: 9
#6 – Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS.
Absolution by Murder, by Peter Tremayne, finished 12/12
EXTRA POINT: #2 - Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
The Third Policeman, by Flann O’Brien, finished 11/3 
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
Paterno, by Joe Posnanski, finished 11/29 - blue cover
EXTRA POINT: #2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
A Body to Die For,by Kate White, finished 1/14 - white cover
PLAYOFFS, WEEK 3: 49ers over Falcons
score: San Francisco 28, Atlanta 24
Points: 9
#5 – Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Book, Line and Sinker (Library Lover’s series #3), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 12/20 – Bob St.Clair
EXTRA POINT: #2 – The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Safe at Home, by Richard Doster, finished 12/1
EXTRA POINT: #2. The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
UnEnchanted, by Chanda Hahn, finished 12/22 - red cover
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, by Vicki Myron, finished 1/11 - Dave Wilcox
PRO BOWL: AFC over NFC
score: NFC 62, AFC 35
Points: 4
Bengals #2: The official team colors are Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
The Unsuspecting Mage 
(The Morcyth Saga, #1), by Brian S. Pratt, finished 12/2 – black cover
Steelers #2: Their official colors are Black, Gold and White. Read a book whose color is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Kinsey and Me: Stories, by Sue Grafton, finished 1/27 – white cover
SUPER BOWL: 49ers over Ravens
score: Baltimore 34, San Francisco 31
Points: 5
#2: The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
Nowhere to Run (KEY News #6), by Mary Jane Clark, finished 1/20 – red cover
EXTRA POINT: #5: Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Restorations, by Bonnie Blythe, finished 10/8 – Ronnie Lott
EXTRA POINT: #5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Being Santa Claus: What I Learned about the True Meaning of Christmas, by Sal Lizard, finished 12/19 - Bob St. Clair
Well, I never got around to picking in the Post season so I am finished! And I have to say that the winner of the Super Bowl is the City of New Orleans!! I enjoyed this challenge!! Duration: 9/5/12 - 2/3/13
Option 2: Players on the Field
POINTS: 100 COMPLETED!!
WEEK 1:7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 2: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 3: 4 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 4: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 5: 4 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 6: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 7: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 8: 4 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 9: 7 point (view spoiler)
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WEEK 10: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 11: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 12 7 POINTS(view spoiler)
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WEEK 13: 7 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 14: 4 points (view spoiler)
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WEEK 15: 6 POINTS(view spoiler)
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WEEK 16: 7 POINTS (view spoiler)
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WEEK 17: 1 POINT(view spoiler)
Thanks, Barb! It was fun chatting with you about football! Enjoy the game. They are having fun in NO today!!
We have a week more to fill up our tasks, right?
That's what we all agreed to, Chaitra. I don't know if we decided or not, though, the deadline for *reading the books. I'm thinking anything we finish by tonight should count, but not after tonight. Thoughts?
I'm cool the deadline of tonight. I will take ages to fill up the tasks with the books read though, lol.
Yeah, I know what you mean LOL That's why I thought an earlier reading deadline might help.
I'm finally done assigning books to tasks and getting all the updates posted *whew* Here's a summary of my NFL season.
TOTAL POINTS: 182, thanks to no limit on the extra points allowed :)
if I've added correctly!
I had to split my season into three posts:
Weeks 1-10
Weeks 11-17
Post-season games
Barb wrote: "I'm finally done assigning books to tasks and getting all the updates posted *whew* Here's a summary of my NFL season."Yikes. You reminded me. I will probably need a whole day to sort through the tasks and books. :D
Also, how horrid that the Ravens won. *Blech*
I wasn't thrilled either, but I was glad that it turned out to be a close game, rather than a blow-out. I don't know if the power outage had anything to do with it or not, but I'm glad the 49ers got things together and decided to play the game :)
Updated: Original PostFinished with 102 points.
I'd feel bad for not doing the play offs, but from what I can tell, most of the people didn't actually finish the regular season, so I'm good with it.
Final score 98 with 17 unanswered points...LOL I just didn't finish those three in time...Proud of the amouth I read non the less
CHALLENGE COMPLETE! Final score 135 points.Option 2: Players on the Field
Duration: September 5, 2012 - February 10, 2013
Week 1: Cowboys vs Giants COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Giants
Winner Dallas (24-17)
✔Task #4 Raise The Titanic! - Clive Cussler (m.c. Mel / Mel Donner) FINISHED 9/7
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Sarah MacLean (white cover) FINISHED 9/9✔Task #8 - Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James (pub 2011) FINISHED 10/5
Points Week 1 = 3 (FG) + 2 (extra) = 5
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Week 2: Ravens vs Eagles COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Eagles
Winner Eagles (24-23)
✔Task #2
- Eowyn Ivey (white cover) FINISHED 9/12Extra Points
✔Task #5 Beauty Tempts the Beast - Leslie Dicken (used Bob Bell) FINISHED 10/25
✔Task #7 - Hungry As The Sea - Wilbur Smith (born 1933) FINISHED 1/27
Points Week 2 = 6 (TD) + 2(extra) = 8
Total Points = 5 + 8 = 13
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Week 3: 49ers vs Vikings COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Vikings
Winner- Vikings (24-13)
✔Task #6 Secret Life of a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks (K&S in Vikings) FINISHED 9/21
Extra Points
✔Task #1 - Night Sins - Tami Hoag (set in Minnesota) FINISHED 11/12
✔Task #7 - Master of Fire - Angela Knight (born in 1961) FINISHED 12/9
Points Week 3 = 6 (TD) + 2 (extra) = 8
Total Points = 13 + 8 = 21
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Week 4: Browns vs Ravens COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Browns
Winner Ravens (23-16)
✔Task #2
- Catherine Coulter (orange cover) FINISHED 9/26Extra Points
✔Task #5 - First Lord's Fury - Jim Butcher (L & F from Len Ford) FINISHED 12/18
✔Task #6 - Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury (R & B in Browns) FINISHED 10/10
Points Week 4 = 3 (FG) + 2 (extra) = 5
Total Points = 21 + 5 = 26
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Week 5: Cardinals vs Rams COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Cardinals
Winner Rams (17-3)
✔Task #2
- Joe Hill (red cover) FINISHED 10/24Extra Points
✔Task #5 - Blood Challenge - Eileen Wilks (C & B from Charles Bidwell) FINISHED 1/6
✔Task #6 - The Flame and the Shadow - Denise Rosetti (D & R in Cardinals) FINISHED 9/23
Points Week 5 = 3 (FG) + 2 (extra) = 5
Total Points = 26 + 5 = 31
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Week 6: Steelers vs Titans COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Steelers
Winner Titans (26-23)
✔Task #2 -
- Gaiman/Pratchett (black cover) FINISHED 10/8Extra Points
✔Task #4 - The White Mountains - John Christopher (used Mike Webster) FINISHED 10/9
✔Task #6 - Ruthless Heart - Emma Lang (E & L in STEELERS) FINISHED 10/17
Points Week 6 = 3 (FG) + 2 (bonus) = 5
Total Points = 31 + 5 = 36
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Week 7: Seahawks vs 49ers COMPLETE!
My Prediction - 49ers
Winner 49ers (13-6)
✔Task #1 - Secrets to the Grave - Tami Hoag (set in California) FINISHED 10/19
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Shanna Swendson (white cover) FINISHED 11/13✔Task #7 - The 5th Witch - Graham Masterton (born 1946) FINISHED 10/19
Points Week 7 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 36 + 8 = 44
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Week 8: Buccaneers vs Vikings COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Buccaneers
Winner Buccaneers (36-17)
✔Task #5 - Good Girl Seeks Bad Rider - Vonna Harper (used Ronde Barber) FINISHED 11/1
Extra Points
✔Task #3 - Ship of Destiny - Robin Hobb (about a ship and has pirates) FINISHED 1/4
✔Task #7 - The Darkest Lie - Gena Showalter (born 1976) FINISHED 12/2
Points Week 8 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 44 + 8 = 52
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Week 9: Lions vs Jaguars COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Jaguars
WinnerL Lions (34-14)
✔Task #6 - Good Morning, Killer - April Smith (A & S in JAGUARS) FINISHED 11/1
Extra Points
✔Task #5 - The Ape Who Guards the Balance - Elizabeth Peters (Tony Boselli) FINISHED 11/30
✔Task #7 - Endlessly - Kiersten White (published July 2012) FINISHED 10/14
Points Week 9 = 3 (FG) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 52 + 5 = 57
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Week 10: Giants vs Bengals COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Bengals
Winner Bengals (31-13)
✔Task #1 - The Funhouse - Dean Koontz (set in Ohio) FINISHED 11/17
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Patricia Rice (orange cover) FINISHED 11/20✔Task #5 - The Calling - Kelley Armstrong (born 1968) FINISHED 1/11
Points Week 10 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 57 + 8 = 65
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Week 11: Bills vs Dolphins COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Bills
Winner Bills (19-14)
✔Task #4 11th Hour - James Patterson (char named Cindy Thomas = Thurman Thomas) FINISHED 10/29
Extra Points
✔Task #5 - In Bed With A Stranger - Mary Wine (Bruce Smith) FINISHED 1/17
✔Task #7 - Midnight Rain - Holly Lisle (born 1960) FINISHED 1/17
Points Week 11 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 65 + 8 = 73
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Week 12: Redskins vs Cowboys COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Redskins
Winner Redskins (38-31)
✔Task #3 The Demon King - Cinda Williams Chima (N.A. customs are a large part of the plot) FINISHED 10/25
Extra Points
✔Task #5 - Slow Hands - Lauren Bach (Sam Huff) FINISHED 11/7
✔Task #6 - Infamous - Sherrilyn Kenyon (S & K in redSKins) FINISHED 11/29
Points Week 12 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 73 + 8 = 81
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Week 13: Bengals vs Chargers COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Chargers
Winner Bengals (20-13)
✔Task #2 -
- Annette Blair (white cover) FINISHED 11/16Extra Points
✔Task #5 - Devil's Food Cake Murder - Joanne Fluke (D&F from Fred Dean) FINISHED 11/19
✔Task #7 - Split Second - David Baldacci (born 1960) FINISHED 11/6
Points Week 13 = 3 (FG) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 81 + 5 = 86
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Week 14: Broncos vs Raiders COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Raiders
Winner Broncos (26-13)
✔Task #4 - Something About You - Julie James FINISHED 11/17
Extra Points
✔Task #3 - Captured by the Highlander - Julianne Maclaine (set 1716) FINISHED 12/15
✔Task #6 - On Ice - David Ramus (D & R in RaiDers) FINISHED 12/10
Points Week 14 = 3 (FG) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 86 + 5 = 91
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Week 15: Bengals vs Eagles COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Eagles
Winner Eagles (34-13)
✔Task #1 - Kiss of Pride - Sandra Hill (set in Pennsylvania) FINISHED 12/11
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Jane Green (white cover) FINISHED 11/22✔Task #6 - Body of Sin - Eve Silver (E & S in EagleS) FINISHED 1/9
Points Week 15 = 3 (FG) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 91 + 5 = 96
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Week 16: Vikings vs Texans COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Vikings
Winner Vikings (23-6)
✔Task #1 - Kiss Me Deadly - Michele Hauf (set in Minnesota) FINISHED 11/18
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Geralyn Dawson (purple cover) FINISHED 12/18✔Task #5 - Confessions of a Demon - Laurie Wright (C & D from Chris Doleman) FINISHED 11/28
Points Week 16 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 96 + 8 = 104
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Week 17: Texans vs Colts COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Colts
Winner Colts (28-16)
✔Task #1 - Mum's the Word - Kate Collins (set in Indiana) FINISHED 12/23
Extra Points
✔Task #3 - Chosen by a Horse - Susan Richards (about a horse) FINISHED 11/10
✔Task #8 - Germ - Robert Liparulo (published 2006) FINISHED 11/14
Points Week 17 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 104 + 8 = 112
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PLAYOFF GAMES
Week 1 - Vikings @ Packers COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Vikings
Winner Packers (24-10)
✔Task #4 - The Big Over Easy - Jasper Fforde (used in Jim Finks) FINISHED 1/8
Extra Points
✔Task #3 - Ashes to Dust - Yrsa Sigurðardóttir (Iceland) FINISHED 1/22
✔Task #2 -
- Suzanne Brockmann (purple cover) FINISHED 1/24Points Playoff #1 = 3 (FG) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 112 + 5 = 117
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Week 2 - Texans vs Patriots COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Patriots
Winner Patriots (41-28)
✔Task #5 - Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster - Jon Krakauer (used Andre Tippett) FINISHED 1/13
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- P.J. Tracy (red cover) FINISHED 1/19✔Task #6 - Split Second - David Baldacci (born 1960) FINISHED 11/6
Points Playoff #2 = 6 (TD) + 2 = 8
Total Points = 117 + 8 = 125
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Week 3 - Ravens vs Patriots COMPLETE!
My Prediction - Patriots
Winner Ravens (28-13)
✔Task #1 - Absolutely, Positively - Heather Webber (set in Massachusetts) FINISHED 2/5
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Carolyn Hart (blue cover) FINISHED 2/3✔Task #6 - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - Robin Sloan (R & S in patRiotS) FINISHED 2/9
Points Playoff #3 = 3 (TD) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 125 + 5 = 130
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SUPERBOWL - Ravens vs 49ers COMPLETE!
My Prediction 49ers
Winner Ravens (34-31)
✔Task #1 - Q is for Quarry - Sue Grafton FINISHED 1/23
Extra Points
✔Task #2 -
- Ronan Bennett (red cover) FINISHED 1/31✔Task #6 - Lost Love Found - Bertrice Small (published 1989) FINISHED 1/10
Points Superbowl = 3 (TD) + 2 = 5
Total Points = 130 + 5 = 135
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SATURDAY'S GAMES:
Baltimore 38, Denver 35
San Francisco 45, Green Bay 31
SUNDAY'S GAMES:
New England 41, Houston 28
Atlanta 30, Seattle 28
Personally, I was very disappointed at Saturday's games, but much happier with Sunday's outcomes :)