Pass The Parcel Round 12 - Groups Allocated

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LOL - both of you!!

...But so true.

[bamaace83]

I would like to join back in this round please!

[Mary-Megan]

For those of you worried about keeping up, there is a bit of a cushion because you can fall behind by a book or two. It's not as strict as the Bachelor Challenge that just finished was where you HAD to get a book done in a week. Plus there's the pass option if you really need a break or don't have a book that fits. There's a little bit more wiggle room with this challenge, which is nice.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Mary-Megan wrote: "For those of you worried about keeping up, there is a bit of a cushion because you can fall behind by a book or two. It's not as strict as the Bachelor Challenge that just finished was where you HA..."

Thanks MM :)

[Christina T]

I'd like to sign up but not as a captain.

[Suzanne]

I'm in! But not captain!

[Ezi]

I’m in but can’t be captain this time

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "I'm in! But not captain!"

Hi Suzanne - I already have you down to play and sent you a PM. Is this in reply to the PM or didn't you get it?
:)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I have randomly allocated the Train Conductors to teams if those members would like to go into the team threads and reserve a some posts for their tracking :)

Teams:
1. Miriam
2. Lisa
3. KarenH
4. Jamie (TRR)
5. NicoleP
6. Chan
7. Lauren
8. Carmen
9. Frankie
10. Calila
11. Hazel
12. MKat

I'm still waiting to hear from some players - hopefully they will confirm that they are playing soon.

Sign up remains open until Saturday 4pm US EST.

I will allocate the 'travelllers' to the teams once sign up closes.

[Hazel]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I have randomly allocated the Train Conductors to teams if those members would like to go into the team threads and reserve a some posts for their tracking :)

Teams:
1. Miriam
2. Lisa
3. KarenH
4...."

Thanks Jane

[Rachel C.]

I’m in

[SandyL]

I'd like to play!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hey Everyone! I have one back-up Captain available as a last resort, but is anyone else interested in taking on Captain for this round? Before I ask our 'last resort' Captain?

:D Thanks!

[[deleted user]]

Jane, This is my first time doing the PtP challenge but I did the Bachelor challenge and this is similar enough that I am comfortable giving the whole captain thing a try.

[Alexa]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hey Everyone! I have one back-up Captain available as a last resort, but is anyone else interested in taking on Captain for this round? Before I ask our 'last resort' Captain?

:D Thanks!"

I would be willing. My only problem is that I'm moving in about 2 weeks, so I might be MIA for a few days (Saturday-Tuesday, March 16-19). Though, I could easily jump on at night on my phone, it would just be hard to mark completions. I was planning to volunteer next round after we are well settled in our new home, so I'd be willing if you don't find anyone more available.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks for volunteering Cyndee and Alexa!!

How about Cyndee takes on the team for this round? Next round would be great Alexa :D

[Crystal (Crystalreads2)]

This is w new challenge for me , Count me in. But no to captain

[Himanshi]

Oh finally it's here! I've been waiting for this. Please count me in too.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

SIGN UPS close in 15 mins!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

SIGN UPs CLOSED.

Teams now under allocation.

[Sunshine]

Yea👍

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Teams have been posted in msg 5: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Team 1 (Miriam) is the only team with an extra player.

MM readers have been spread out this round but you all have at least one fellow MM reader on your team (for Option 2) and your Conductors have also read MM at some stage.

Please let me know if I've missed anyone or doubled up.

I know a lot of you have read with other team-members in the past (eg The Heathers) - but that's the randomiser for you :)

All Conductors have claimed their tracking posts, so please head over and say hello to your team-mates and start working on your team name.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I’ll be offline for a few hours but will answer any questions/ address issues on my return 😊

[Hazel]

Please can team 11 be named Full of hot air

Thanks H x

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I believe that all players have now checked in.

Conductors - please let me know if you are still missing someone :D

This week the first call is 2 days early - tomorrow (Wednesday for most of you). Most likely at 4pm EST US.

In the meantime, get your team names sorted. I think you are all almost there :)

[Ris]

Will there be a Pass the Parcel Challenge in the summer months?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Next one starts in February 😊

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Oops - sorry just woke up! Next one for the northern summer will open for sign up in late August.

The Bachelor challenge will start following the finish of the round in a couple of weeks.

[Ris]

Wonderful! I'll join the Bachelor Challenge that'll start soon and look forward to the Challenge in last August! Thank you!