Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Megan L, I sent you a PM; I hope you are accepting from this account.

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Monica wrote: "...I didn't receive one nor receive a friend invite..."

Set you an invite to join the "sister group." Sorry, Monica, I'm only allowed so many "friend-invites" a day. Who knew?"

Don't worry I tried to friend too many once and was surprised that there was a limit. Now I am ready start!

Thanks for all you guys do!

Monica wrote: "Thanks for all you guys do!"

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I think I'm supposed to post here. For Team Moonstone I (Rebecca NJ) will be captain. Vi, Leslie and Chris will be co-captains. Thank you!

Thanks for checking in, Rebecca! **waves**

**waves** back :)

For Cerulean (Hobbit) Blue, I will be Captain with Tea and Jojiwoji as co-captains. Although, my capital C is really only because I was chosen as the main contact for the moderators.

Turtlecollector wrote: "For Cerulean (Hobbit) Blue, I will be Captain with Tea and Jojiwoji as co-captains. Although, my capital C is really only because I was chosen as the main contact for the moderators."

Thanks, Turtlecollector! I'm running out to the store.

BBL = Be Back Later.

Zara wrote: "I can be captain for B'dazzled Blue."

And I'll happily be co-captain :)

Just checking in (for Radical Red) I've posted over in the sister group, checked in with my bookshelf name and started on a spreadsheet.

I'm waiting to hear back from Michelle to determine whether we're having 2 co-captains or a Captain and a Co-Captain. The radical red thread on this group is still locked, so I THINK, I've gone as far as I can go for now!

Faith wrote: "...so I THINK, I've gone as far as I can go for now!"

Yup. I think so, Faith. Thanks!

I'm off to bed. **waves bye**

We are still waiting for some of the Captains/Co-Captains to join the "sister group". If any of you didn't get an invitation to said group just let us know so we can fix it.

Thank You

Happy readings

OK so do you need me as a co-captain anywhere or am I just a regular player?

I'm confused. I can see I'm on the spread-sheet for B'dazzled Blue as a back up co-captain. I see that no captain has checked in or reserved posts on that team thread. So does that mean I won't get invited to join the new group or to post on the team thread until they do?

Mary wrote: "I'm confused. I can see I'm on the spread-sheet for B'dazzled Blue as a back up co-captain. I see that no captain has checked in or reserved posts on that team thread. So does that mean I won't ..."

Give me a minute Mary, and I'll get back to you

FYI: I'm ok w/being a regular player or a co-captain. You can put me where ever you need me.

@Mary: You're not listed on message #3, so I'd say for now you are a regular member that could act as a backup co-captain if needed.

I'm going to check it with Lisa Kay, but for now, you'll have to wait the green light to join in.

Meanwhile, you can set your shelf and start tagging books - any book finished from 12th April, as long as it meets the other rules, counts.

I thought we could just use the shelf we used last round.

I'm a OK with just being a back up for b'dazzled blue. I just needed clarifying.

Thanks

Mary wrote: "I thought we could just use the shelf we used last round.

I'm a OK with just being a back up for b'dazzled blue. I just needed clarifying.

Thanks"

You can. We set the date of the challenge as to begin in the April 12th, so you don't need to worry, as soon as you sign-up to the team challenge, Goodreads will automatically add your books.

Mary, would you be willing to be a Captain of the newest group? If so, that would be wonderful!

Thanks!

Do you need a captain/co-captain for any team? I would be willing to take up the reins, after all, if need be. I've been reading all of the chatter between mods and Round 2 captains and I am feeling a little more confident about what being a captain/co-capt would entail. Let me know if it wouldn't be too much trouble to switch me to a team in need, or even if I'll be needed as a captain for my already-assigned team (B'dazzled Blue). Happy to help in whatever way I can.

Thanks! :)

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Do you need a captain/co-captain for any team?"

Teresa, would you be willing to be a Captain of the newest group - or a group in need? Or have you bonded with B'dazzled Blue?

If so, that would be marvelous!

Thanks!

I sent messages to Vikki and Wendelin for Purple Mountain's Majesty. I should be able to be a co-captain for this team! I'll definitely have more time after May!

My only concern with captaining my own group is that I am not computer savvy. I still can't figure how to get a picture to shop up here and I'm not familiar with google spreadsheets. I know a lot about Excel spreadsheets.

But I'm on everyday and can even go on at work. I have the time to do it.

Mods, I need to be accepted into group. Thanks so much!! I'm excited to start.

Mary I was not familiar with Google Spreadsheets but it is very easy to use. I found some youtube videos that have been very helpful in showing me how to use it. If you can use Excel you will have no problem with google.

I have never tried to post a picture so now that is something I will have to try here at home. Not sure if I will be able to do it from work since they block almost everything.

Mary wrote: "I'm not familiar with google spreadsheets."

I'm new to Google Spreadsheets, too, Mary. I used to use Excel; they are very similar. It is up to you. ☺

Sure I'll give it a go. Just let me know and be prepared for me to ask a whole lot of questions.

Leslie wrote: "Mods, I need to be accepted into group. Thanks so much!! I'm excited to start."

(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] **Lisa Kay scurries off to do this...**

I sent a group request too but I understand I might get accepted for awhile.

Rebecca wrote: "I sent messages to Vikki and Wendelin for Purple Mountain's Majesty. I should be able to be a co-captain for this team! I'll definitely have more time after May!"

Yes, I shot them off a message last night, too. Welcome, Rebecca!

Mary wrote: "I sent a group request too but I understand I might get accepted for awhile."

I accepted your request, Mary. I'm not sure exactly where I'll put you. Let me crunch some numbers. But, feel free to look around.

Thanks again!

Team Moonstone or Moonstone Maidens is now ready for our thread to be opened. I am going to take the first 3 spots and Leslie, Vi and Chris will each take 1. Vi is currently traveling and it may be about 24 hours for her to get logged back in.

(I think this is the right place to post this, correct?)

Rebecca wrote: "Team Moonstone or Moonstone Maidens is now ready for our thread to be opened...(I think this is the right place to post this, correct?)..."

Rebecca, you want the "Open Sesame" in the "sister group" so you can reserve spots before alerting your Team Members.

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Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Rebecca, you want the "Open Sesame" in t..."

Sigh...I just posted there. Again, I am a blonde :)

Dumb question. At some point will all the discussion be moved to the new group?

I'm going out in a couple hours but I'll be around tomorrow. So I'll keep checking to see where you decide to put me.

Other way around, Mary. All the discussion, except for the Captains'/Co-captains chatter will eventually move here!

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Do you need a captain/co-captain for any team?"

Teresa, would you be willing to be a Captain of the newest group - or a group in need? Or have you bonded with B'da..."

I have yet to bond because my group doesn't seem to be ready yet. I'll help out wherever you need! Sorry for the delay in response, went to run an errand.

edit: Also, I start work in about 45 minutes (2:45 PM CST) and will be gone until around 11:30 CST so I won't be around to answer any questions or do anything related to the teams until tonight. But again, I'm definitely available to co-capt or captain whatever team may need me. Whatever makes things easiest for the mods! :)

I've requested to join the group now - been travelling most of the day and was across the border on a roaming mobile network (hate roaming costs, they sting my phonebill too much!)

Last team we'd split the captain duties, different people dealt with different duties, but helped out as needed.

Great, Teresa! I went ahead an accepted your request. Please don't sign up for any challenge until I crunch some numbers and figure exactly where to put you.

Thanks again!

Vikki wrote: "I've requested to join the group now - been travelling most of the day..."

Great, Vikki - Captain ♚! I accepted your request to join.

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Great, Teresa! I went ahead an accepted your request. Please don't sign up for any challenge until I crunch some numbers and figure
exactly
where to put you.

Thanks again!"

Duly noted and no problemo! Ugh, why do I have to work today?? I just want to sit here refreshing this while reading my book, lol!

I know I'm tempted to cancel my plans so I can hang out and see if I get a team to command or not.

Go go Pink Team!

Am I the Captain of B'dazzled Blue? That's kind of what it looks like on the spreadsheet but at the same time green makes it look not. So.., confused again.

I'll check back tomorrow. Going to bed now.

Sorry, Mary, I haven't made up my mind. There haven't been any more requests to join. I was thinking of swapping you and Dragana - but then you would NOT have anyone to Captain... just your lonely little self.

I was thinking, if no one else requests to join, you could be in charge of all the Mods and we'd see if we could beat everyone to 1,350. LOL!

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "I was thinking, if no one else requests to join, you could be in charge of all the Mods and we'd see if we could beat everyone to 1,350. LOL!"
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Yes it was... I need someone to push me to finish my 8-10 books I have open with only 100 pages left... :)

I will... eventually *giggles*

Ohhh the poor littlies :)

In times like this, Goodreads should have a "like" button

*bows to ❀ Oo ❀*

THAT IS AMAZING!!!