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TASK HELP: Winter 2017
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20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task: Bringing Pets and People Together
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Option 3: Peaches approves (food/drink)
(pending length approval)Option 4: Mini Merlin approves (fantasy verified)
Option 2: Boss does not approve (B-O-S-S in title)
letters in subtitle not titleOption 3: Peaches does not approve (food/drink)
"spirits" isn't an item available to order on a menu.
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I was wondering do you watch the show "Pitbulls and Parolees?" I love that show. All those pets sound great. I would love to have your job.
Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I was wondering do you watch the show "Pitbulls and Parolees?" I love that show. All those pets sound great. I would love to have your job."((Hi I'm the Cait that wrote the task. I'll let Morgan do the verifying since it's technically her task but I figured I can answer this one haha))
I do watch Pitbulls and Parolees! I adore the show and the people. It's both nice to watch something you relate to so closely and also hard because I cry nearly every episode...because I relate so closely.
Love this task! And my shelter-adopted black cat approves, as well :)
Cait S wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I was wondering do you watch the show "Pitbulls and Parolees?" I love that show. All those pets sound great. I would love to have your job."((Hi I'm the Cait that ..."
That show turned my opinion of pit bulls around.
Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I was wondering do you watch the show "Pitbulls and Parolees?" I love that show. All those pets sound great. I would love to have your job."I totally end up crying half the episodes too. Happy/sad tears and also just the fact that I can't physically hug all those sweet babies RIGHT NOW.
Kathy G. wrote: "This works for food?Thanks"
Definitely works!
Morgan wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I was wondering do you watch the show "Pitbulls and Parolees?" I love that show. All those pets sound great. I would love to have your job."I totally end up crying..."
I have cried through some of them too. I would volunteer there if I lived in that area or she ever relocated near me. I don't think she want to relocate 400 dogs though :)
Dee wrote: "option 2 - i can use a book that has BOSS spelt specifically correct?ie Sleeping with the Boss"
Absolutely! One easy way to make sure the letters are there. ;) haha.
Diane Whitney wrote: "Would the name of a mixed drink work, for example - Martini, Manhattan, Old-Fashioned?I'm planning to read Manhattan Beach and would like to use it to fulfill Option 3."
Works for us -- optional: drink a manhattan. :)
haha
Amanda wrote: "Just to be sure, Satan Burger fits the 3rd option, right?"Don't know if I'd want to eat a satan burger, but burger definitely works. ;) Enjoy!
For Option 2- I just wanted to make sure that this fits the task Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library by Don Borchert
Ed wrote: "For Option 2- I just wanted to make sure that this fits the task Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library by Don Borchert"Sorry, it has to be in the title, not subtitle, and 'Free for All' doesn't contain any of the required letters (B-O-S-S).
Diane Whitney wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Diane Whitney wrote: "Would the name of a mixed drink work, for example - Martini, Manhattan, Old-Fashioned?I'm planning to read Manhattan Beach and would like to u..."
As long as you toast Cait for that (and her task) -- I bring people and drugs together. ;) #pharmacytech It's not nearly as cute!
Today was Chomper's (of the Option 1 task) 4th birthday and the staff threw him a party. He got the entire dog park to himself, a long game of fetch with his favorite squeaky ball, a doggy cupcake, and a steak. We love our boy and I'm bragging a little here but he's flippin adorable too. So in case you have a soft spot for black pitties like I do and were curious about one of the faces behind the task-- Meet Chomper aka Chompy aka Chompolonious aka Chomp City aka Chomps A Lot. 
Awww, he is adorable :)
Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Awww, he is adorable :)"Agreed.
Alas, I'm thinking of choosing Peaches' task, assuming The Crêpes of Wrath works for food (and its approved for length okay)
Morgan wrote: "Works for us -- optional: drink a Manhattan. :)
haha"
Wait, drinking Manhattans is only optional?
The Crêpes of Wrath works for title as long as it fits the other criteria for the challenge. :D haha. Well optional in case you don't like manhattans or are under age. ;)
Morgan wrote: "The Crêpes of Wrath works for title as long as it fits the other criteria for the challenge. :D haha. Well optional in case you don't like manhattans or are under age. ;)"
:-)
Nicola wrote: "Would The House of the Spirits work for drink item- i.e "spirits"?"I'm going to go with no on that one. If I look at a menu, I wouldn't see "spirits" as an item to order. It can be a way to refer to a subcategory of items, but it doesn't represent only one item. (hopefully that makes sense!)
It *would* work for Mini Merlin's option though -- verified for 'fantasy' as main page genre!
Morgan wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Would The House of the Spirits work for drink item- i.e "spirits"?"I'm going to go with no on that one. If I look at a menu, I wouldn't see "spirits" as an item to orde..."
Thanks Morgan, Fantasy wasn't showing on MPG (Just the first 3 items) when i wrote this so never thought to ask :) and i knew it was a long shot with the spirits.
Nicola wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Would The House of the Spirits work for drink item- i.e "spirits"?"I'm going to go with no on that one. If I look at a menu, I wouldn't see "spirits" as ..."
No problem! Figured it was worth a shot. haha.
Hi! I get nervous about missing a nuance of the rules, so just want to check on The Complete Peanuts, Vol. 1: 1950-1952 for the Peaches option! 343 pp. of sequential art, but I think it meets all the requirements?
Mike wrote: "Hi! I get nervous about missing a nuance of the rules, so just want to check on The Complete Peanuts, Vol. 1: 1950-1952 for the Peaches option! 343 pp. of sequential art, but I think i..."343p meets the "Collections of syndicated, periodical or internet comic strips, single or short-format panels, or cartoons must be at least 200 pages to be used for SRC tasks."
And peanuts are definitely a food that's ready to eat :) So you're good to go. No need for nerves this time!
Wanted to let you guys know some new episodes of Pitbulls and Parolees aired tonight and brand new episodes air January 6th.
In case anyone is curious-- Mini Merlin found his forever home with a very nice couple today! We're so thrilled to see him finally out of the shelter, hopefully this time for good <3
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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The Complete Peanuts, 1950-1952 (other topics)The Complete Peanuts, 1950-1952 (other topics)
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Don Borchert (other topics)Don Borchert (other topics)
(( Cait had this idea for a task, so when this task fell to me I knew exactly who needed to write it. :) ))
I was so excited to see this season’s theme because my life sort of revolves around animals. Aside from being owned by two great dogs myself, I’m also an adoption counselor at a humane society. My job is to match people with a new family member and I have to say, it’s the best job I’ve ever had. I know every animal in the shelter by name and I love helping the public get to know them. I’m basing this task off a few of my favorite animals we have at the shelter right now, whose adoptions I cannot wait to do!
Books with the Main Page Genres of Sequential Art", "Comics", "Comic Book", and "Manga" can be used for this task.
REQUIRED: In your post, indicate the option you chose.
Option 1: Chomper
Chomper is a 4 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix. He got his name from the very distinct sound he makes when he gets excited. If he’s happy enough, he chomps! Chomper is without a doubt one of the greatest dogs I’ve ever met. Unfortunately black dogs get overlooked the most in shelters and that’s the case with Chomper. He’s been with us for over a year now through no fault of his own.
Read a book from this list: Great Books with Black Covers
Required: State the page of the list on which your book was found.
Option 2: Boss
Boss, a 3 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix (are you seeing a theme? I love me some Pitties), had a very hard start to his life. He was severely abused, leaving him blind in one eye and with multiple scars covering his body. If you met him now though? You would never know. Boss is, for lack of a better word, a complete dork. He has no control over his body, runs like a galloping moose, and will play fetch with you until you can’t feel your arms before curling up in your lap for a nap.
Read a book that has the letters B O S S in the title (not subtitle). Letters can appear in any order as long as all four can be found in the title.
Option 3: Peaches
Peaches is a 6 year old Domestic Short Hair cat who has a stunning buff orange coat. She’s my office cat and spends her days walking on my keyboard, sitting on client’s paperwork, and meowing loudly in my face when I try to get a picture of her. Unfortunately, Peaches is FIV positive and it’s very difficult to adopt out a cat who may have a shorter lifespan than others, even when that cat is gorgeous and hilarious. Which Peaches definitely is.
Read a book that has a food or drink in the title. The food must be in a form that might be found on a typical menu, for instance, beef works, cow does not; pork works, pig does not.
Examples: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Like Water for Chocolate, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
Option 4: Mini Merlin
Last but not least, there’s Mini Merlin. Mini Merlin, a 1 year old black Domestic Short Hair, was adopted from us as a kitten. Six months later we received a call from another shelter saying they had found him on the streets as a stray but his microchip said he’d come from us. We still don’t know why his owner dumped him since he’s the sweetest, most affectionate little guy. But again, black animals are often overlooked, and Mini Merlin has been waiting in our cattery for a new home for quite awhile now.
Read a book with Fantasy or Magic as a Main Page Genre. These genres can stand alone or be embedded.