Close down the parlor?

[Tina]

Should we? Doesn't seem to be much interest in the ol' gal anymore. Then there are so many other choices. What say you?

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm in favor of keeping it going. We do seem to manage a decent discussion even if there are only a few of us participating.

[PugMom]

I would love to keep it open. I have to remind myself to go on my computer lately because my phone has been having wifi issues and I can't get on here!! So if you don't see me in a days time just know I'll be back ASAP!

[Allison]

I agree with Pghfan. We do seem to read good books and have good discussions even though only a few comment. I don't always post as I may not have anything to say but I do read all the books.

[Tina]

Okay, so far we have three to stay open and mine is four. Any more?

I know we get busy and we post around to other sites. I do. But if we can just pop in, wave, bring a plate of scones or something then we see interest and some movement.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks, Pghfan, Nicole, Allison for replying. I appreciate it! :-)

[Tina]

I've since updated Group settings to include a request that prospective members introduce themselves to moderator and members and let us know why they want to join The PI's. There's a reason I found it necessary to implement this simple gesture. You are sleuths supreme and can probably figure out why. Though I'm no fuddy (least I don't think so), I love the motto: Good manners are always in vogue.

[J]

I also would like to keep it going. I'm presently waaay behind on Dark and Stormy Murder as I've had all kinds of issues going on which left very little time for reading, but will endeavor to catch up.
However, I do think that perhaps having two and three simultaneous reads/discussions might be spreading the PIs a bit too thin particularly now with the holidays approaching. I noticed that the last few discussions were not that well attended and was thinking perhaps we should stick to our old way of just one read at a time or at least try and stagger if there is more than one.

[Tina]

I'm behind on it as well, J. And thanks for adding your vote. So, I felt that having more than one read would give more opportunity for discussion. Ie ; if one didn't favor main title, they'd find something in the others.

Also, I find IMHO, some of the new cozies are much deets and no substance. They are no Christie or Rinehart who just because their tomes are cozy, they're without substance. True, there are a few that stand out but many...well, I'll leave it there.

[J]

I get your point Tina but again it might be spreading ourselves too thin and perhaps that's the reason for the drop off in participation...that's just my opinion. As for the choices, it has always been a majority vote and more than one PI -myself included- has abstained In The past when the choice wasn't to their liking. It is of course up to the PIs how they wish to proceed - this board has always been a democracy!:)

[Tina]

Thanks, J. I know what you mean. I've purchased and borrowed books I really didn't favor just to keep things going and be supportive. Only recently have I opted out of a few titles I just didn't want to read.

Opinion only...if we don't care for main pick then there's no pick to join on. I found myself going along with majority vote just to be a team player but because of limited budget, eye strain, I can't do that any longer. I have to engage in tomes I really find interesting.

[Tina]

Five "keep opens" so we will. Thanks, PI's. Now maybe we should vote on number of monthly selections. I know we did this earlier and it seemed that multi titles was popular. No need to answer this one now as I'll see about a poll question over weekend.

[Allison]

Thanks Tina for all your work here in the Parlour. It is appreciated.

[PugMom]

Yes, thank you! This group is really quite lovely!

[Tina]

Thanks for the tip o' the caps, PI's Allison and Nicole but you and the PI's are what makes it cozy and special. ;-)

Speaking of...is Jill okay? Anyone hear from her lately? Then again I didn't get to the other posts so maybe she's in one of those.

[Mark Pghfan]

I know it is hard to please everyone with just one read per month, but two seems to be spreading us thin, as J has noted. Regardless of the book, I will continue to chime in!

[Tina]

Thanks for chiming in, Pghfan. We'll figure this into the conversation and maybe that poll would serve us well. As for me, I'll be good either way. Just whatever = more participation so that we have a board with fair amount of activity. Appreciate it.

[Jill]

I say keep it open. I do enjoy it, I've been busy with work. Plus I haven't been getting any emails from goodreads, don't know why that is

[Tina]

Thanks, Jill! Was hoping ET was okay!

[Jill]

everything is ok here except this rain we are having today, it's a chilly rain, makes you want to fix a big pot of broccoli cheddar soup. It's not cold enough for chili but it is for cheddar soup

[Tina]

And there's a tropical disturbance brewing off Africa's coast which turn into a hurricane. Ugh. Late season hurricanes can be the worst. Hope it doesn't turn into anything.

[Jill]

me either Tina! Hopefully it will calm down before it gets to anyone on the coast line. If it doesn't we could all join you at the line and we can all blow it away if need be...lol

[Tina]

Jill, being in SFL, you can see why I'm on alert. Still, sometimes those suckers hit hard way up north so none of it is nice, Mother Nature. However, always up for homemade broc/ched soup!

[Jill]

It's been really nice fall weather here, so we are all excited for it, until we watched the news last night. Thurs we're suppose to be back up into the 80's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tina]

Seems warmer than usual, Jill. So looking forward to those cooler autumn temps. Meantime, Matthew is playing with us. Goes down then up. Leans east then west. Arrgh!