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Woo-hoo!! This finishes our 2nd Labor! Go team. :D Caly wrote: "Finished! 8-)
Half Way Home by Hugh Howey
368 pages
For Labor 7C - book set in outer space"
I read
which I don't think fits anywhere based on what is left. I'll hold off claiming another task until the post is updated so as not to step on any toes.
I just updated my spreadsheet, which might not be 100% but is pretty close. These are the tasks I have listed as unclaimed -- 6D is a 'soft' claim by Lory, but it hasn't been mentioned in awhile, so if you have a topiary in your book that'd be great! Or, are any of those butterflies gold? Can't tell on the small picture....2e Read a book with a gold object on the cover
6d Read a book with a topiary in it.
9a Read a book where someone works at a non-profit.
9b Read a book with a party decoration on the cover.
9e Read a book with a medal or trophy on the cover.
10a Read a book where the main character is a werewolf.
10e Read a book with 3 parts in it.
12e Read an inspirational book.
Also, if it's none of these, Kazen might give up task 12A to you so you can be counted as finishing your 2 books for the event. Kazen's got 1 book done and 2 tasks claimed, so her 2 books would still be covered. :)
Karin wrote: "I read
which I don't think fits anywhere based on what is left. I'll hold off claiming another task until the post is updated so as not to step on a..."
Thanks Ray - that is helpful. The butterflies are even hard to see on the real-life cover; some of the more intricate ones could be considered slightly gold (with other colors). Other than that, the closest this comes to the remaining tasks listed is the werewolf one - no MC's are werewolfes, but at one point in the story one character thinks the other may be one.
Was it at all inspirational to you? There's a note above "(note: it does not have to be religious. If the book inspires you to do something, say, or learn more about a topic, it can count)"Karin wrote: "Thanks Ray - that is helpful. The butterflies are even hard to see on the real-life cover; some of the more intricate ones could be considered slightly gold (with other colors). Other than that, th..."
Ideas for 10E - Read a book with 3 parts in it. These are books that other teams have used in the 10E spot. I didn't check all the teams, just the 5 with highest scores, as they were more likely to have that spot filled already.
Ray (user2637) wrote: "Was it at all inspirational to you? There's a note above "(note: it does not have to be religious. If the book inspires you to do something, say, or learn more about a topic, it can count)"Karin ..."
I suppose you could say that the book inspires you to believe in happy endings. Not sure if that will work
I'm reading
Which looks like it has 3 parts
My current book has a topiary in it and 3 parts. Can I claim one of those for sure? Whichever makes the most sense.
Had some time to do some searching and found 3 books that should work for the Non-profit - Labor 9A
The last one I am definitely going to read, even if I don't do it for this challenge. 8-)
Caly wrote: "Had some time to do some searching and found 3 books that should work for the Non-profit - Labor 9A[bookcover:The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, a Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring ..."
Hey Caly...go ahead and read...I've given up on worry about that one. Will look for other next...
Any chance this can count as a medal (Labor 9E)?
I don't think anyone is doing 9B...party decoration on cover.I have a couple of Virgin River books on my list...I use pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees for party decorations...flowers work too...just want to be sure both/either of these would qualify...id like to claim this one....prefer Harvest Moon since its next for me to read.
If ok...please put me down for 9B
Tammie wrote: "Caly wrote: "Had some time to do some searching and found 3 books that should work for the Non-profit - Labor 9A..................Hey Caly...go ahead and read...I've given up on worry about that one. Will look for other next.."Thanks! Though I can't claim it yet, I still have 2 in the pipeline I am working on. Also I just ordered the book which will take a little time to get here. I was mostly trying to give people ideas of things that could be read for that Labor and when I found that one book, it really intrigued me."
Ok...since you have a lot in pipeline, I'll work on that one. I a am almost done with a long one...and have room for it.
Kazen wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I think I found one for non-profit,9A...on my to-read list.MC works for a dog kennel...what do you think?
Animal Magnetism"
Hmmm, this is tough. Dog shelter would b..."
Here's an excerpt...I think it's good...
...There was no official humane society in the area, so if an animal needed temporary shelter, she was it. This came mostly from her inability to bear seeing anything suffer and the fact that she got far too attached to every animal she met. The rescue part of the business was extremely nonprofit and depended on grants and donations, so Lilah—along with Cruz—worked hard to keep the kennels afloat.
If ok, put me down for 9A
I should finish both in about 3 days
Finished! 9/18
The Angels' Share
426 pgs
Loved it! Must read 1st book to follow everything in this one...
4A House on Cover
Margaret wrote: "Finished
Snow Fence Road by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
Read 18/9/16
118 pages
Labor 1A ◈ Read a book that's title starts with S
It ..."
I ended up putting this one in 1A just so we have it. The title and cover made me laugh - that's no snow fence! The real ones are nowhere near as romantic ;)
Caly wrote: "Finished! 8-) Half Way Home by Hugh Howey
368 pages
For Labor 7C - book set in outer space
Excellent book all!"
And our second completed labor, huzzah! :D
Karin wrote: "I read which I don't think fits anywhere based on what is left. I'll hold off claiming another task until the post is updated so as not to step on a..."Have a look at the bonus tasks under the spoiler in the goal post - it may fit there, you never know :) Great work!
Karin wrote: "I suppose you could say that the book inspires you to believe in happy endings. Not sure if that will work "It's a nice thought but a bit of a stretch. :/
Ray (user2637) wrote: "Ideas for 10E - Read a book with 3 parts in it. These are books that other teams have used in the 10E spot. I didn't check all the teams, just the 5 with highest scores, as they were more likely to..."Wonderful detective work! This one is tougher than I thought it would be :/
Rose wrote: "I'm reading Which looks like it has 3 parts"
...and Rose saves the day, huzzah! Note to self: when things seem icky, read down two posts. Hehehe.
Lory wrote: "My current book has a topiary in it and 3 parts. Can I claim one of those for sure? Whichever makes the most sense."Topiary! We have a topiary!
~does a happy spinny dance before making herself so dizzy that she has to sit down~
Caly wrote: "Had some time to do some searching and found 3 books that should work for the Non-profit - Labor 9A[bookcover:The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, a Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring ..."
Great idea searching for animal rescue stuff! Hopefully we'll find a match soon :)
Ray (user2637) wrote: "Any chance this can count as a medal (Labor 9E)?"
Good question! I'll bring this back for discussion and get back to you :)
eta: I just had a closer look... the task is called "win the games" so the medal or trophy is a prize. This is more of a badge than anything else so sadly I'm going to have to say no :(
Tammie wrote: "I don't think anyone is doing 9B...party decoration on cover.I have a couple of Virgin River books on my list...I use pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees for party decorations...flowers work ..."
I am so sorry but neither of these work - it needs to be something that you can look at and say, "that's a party decoration". While these covers are lovely they are full of items that fall under "could be used as a party decoration". :( Maybe Harvest Moon could work for one of the bonus labors?
Tammie wrote: "Here's an excerpt...I think it's good......There was no official humane society in the area, so if an animal needed temporary shelter, she was it. This came mostly from her inability to bear seeing anything suffer and the fact that she got far too attached to every animal she met. The rescue part of the business was extremely nonprofit and depended on grants and donations, so Lilah—along with Cruz—worked hard to keep the kennels afloat."
I think this is awesome - wonderful find! Here's hoping the story is good, too :) All yours!
Tammie wrote: "Finished! 9/18The Angels' Share
426 pgs
Loved it! Must read 1st book to follow everything in this one...
4A House on Cover"
Excellent, well done!
Kazen wrote: "Karin wrote: "I read which I don't think fits anywhere based on what is left. I'll hold off claiming another task until the post is updated so as no..."Since I have only completed one book for the Labors I didn't think I could go to bonuses. Also - what happens if the Labor tasks are done before I read a second book that fits one of the tasks?
Karin wrote: "Since I have only completed one book for the Labors I didn't think I could go to bonuses."You're right - we can't pop that book in for a bonus until you finish two labors.
"Also - what happens if the Labor tasks are done before I read a second book that fits one of the tasks?"
Then you can't claim any of the bonuses. :( But I have good news!
I recently moved one of my books around and can free up the 300-400 page book slot. Your read is 304 pages and fits perfectly, and would be your second labor book. Then you could read for bonuses going forward. Shall we do that? :)
Bold goals are unclaimed goals.
I'm removing finished goals - it's so fun to watch the number of tasks dwindle! Bwahaha. If you're not sure if you've finished two books have a look at the spreadsheet or ask :)
Labor 1B ◈ Read a book that's main setting is on the water - Caly
Labor 2B ◈ Read a book from a quartet (4 book series) - Ella
Labor 2E ◈ Read a book with a gold object on the cover
Labor 3 - COMPLETE!
Labor 4A ◈ Read a book with a house on the cover - Tammie
Labor 4E ◈ Read a mystery book - Caly
Labor 5E ◈ Read a book where a main character is a thief - Pragya
Labor 6D ◈ Read a book with a topiary in it - Lory
Labor 7 - COMPLETE!
Labor 8A ◈ Read a book with a skeleton on the cover - Ray
Labor 8B ◈ Read a book that's cover is at least 3/4ths yellow - Bethany
Labor 9A ◈ Read a book where someone works at a non-profit - Tammie
Labor 9B ◈ Read a book with a party decoration on the cover
Labor 9E ◈ Read a book with a medal or trophy on the cover
Labor 10A ◈ Read a book where the main character is a werewolf
Labor 10B ◈ Read a book where the main character is a vampire - Bethany
Labor 10E ◈ Read a book with 3 parts in it - Rose
Labor 11 - COMPLETE!
Labor 12 - COMPLETE!
Bonus Labors
If your currently have NO Main Labor books claimed (and are having difficulty filling a bold task) you may claim one of the bonus tasks below the spoiler. Forum/puzzle type tasks can be done by anyone.
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I finally finished!
If I Only Had a Duke by Lenora Bell
384 pages
September 19th
11A - Read a book set in England (the large majority of this book takes place in London and Bristol, maybe 20% takes place in Ireland).
Phooey. This Labor is proving difficult for me to find ANY books for. I can't even find Lists that help! Maybe someone else will have better luck. :/Kazen wrote: "eta: I just had a closer look... the task is called "win the games" so the medal or trophy is a prize. This is more of a badge than anything else so sadly I'm going to have to say no :("
Huzzah! Our 3rd Labor done! We could plug Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (from TA) into 12E to finish the 4th Labor and then get another bonus labor....
:D :D :D
Kazen wrote: "I finally finished!
If I Only Had a Duke by Lenora Bell
384 pages
September 19th
11A - Read a book set in England (the la..."
Just poking my head in. Haven't finished any books today, but I'm halfway through my vampire book and about 20% through my yellow book. They're both good, so I'll definitely finish, just has been a busy few days!Then I've got a werewolf book waiting in the wings if no one else wants one once I get done with the vampire thing.
Ray (user2637) wrote: "Huzzah! Our 3rd Labor done! We could plug Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (from TA) into 12E to finish the 4th Labor and then get another bonus labor....
:D :D :D"
That we can! Hold on, the afternoon tea caffeine is just kicking in....
eta: It worked perfectly - thank you, Ray! Third bonus incoming....
Mod
King Eurystheus accidentally tipped over his puzzle and it scattered everywhere. Of course he's blaming you. Help him piece it back together or you'll never hear the end of it.
Send a screenshot of the completed puzzle to the mod account.
◈ http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&...
Points: 10
WOOHOO! I hope it's a puzzle or something! I saw a puzzle on another team's spreadsheet and it looked fun and easy.Kazen wrote: "eta: It worked perfectly - thank you, Ray! Third bonus incoming...."
Ray (user2637) wrote: "Yay, it's a puzzle!! DIBS!"I just took a look at it - use your mouse wheel to rotate pieces! I was wondering why I had three upper left corners, lol. All yours :)
Done. Sending to mods now.Yeah, I noticed that about rotating. Weird. When I did puzzles for Leprechaun event there was no rotating.
So, I suppose we have to wait to hear back before getting another Bonus Labor...? :D
Ray (user2637) wrote: "So, I suppose we have to wait to hear back before getting another Bonus Labor...? :D"Nope! So... incoming!
Mod
King Eurystheus accidentally tipped over his puzzle and it scattered everywhere. Of course he's blaming you. Help him piece it back together or you'll never hear the end of it.
Send a screenshot of the completed puzzle to the mod account.
◈ http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&...
Points: 10
It's a different puzzle, fear not! Hehe.
Anyone else wanna do this one? Anyone up? hehee
The book I was reading became a bit of a bore, so I started A Darker Shade of Magic. This has thief too, so no worries :D
Who's doing this?Moderators of NBRC wrote: "
BONUS LABOR 4
King Eurystheus accidentally tipped over his puzzle and it scattered everywhere. Of course he's blaming you. Help him piece it back together or you'll never hear the end of it...."
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Half Way Home by Hugh Howey
368 pages
For Labor 7C - book set in outer space
Excellent book all!
Now I am on to The Miniaturist for 4E - mystery and I will now claim 1B - book set on water for my next read.
Cheers! I love starting my day by finishing a great book. 8-)