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Wheelathon 5
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Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through all 200 tasks being all jumbled up so here t..."
Copy and pasting this to the first page here, to make it easier for folks to find :)
Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through all 200 tasks being all jumbled up so here t..."
Thank you, Suzy! I'm stoked to know you're a spreadsheet nut as well.
This is legit! :D
Helps sort things out really well.
Cappie/Co-cappie's would it be possible to group our tasks in the planning spreadsheet similar to this? Might make things easier! :)
Suzy wrote: "Recommendations:First a question- I may have missed it, is there a central post where we will be putting the links from the other teams- I saw a few left links, and where our recommendations will..."
Thanks Suzy. I'll collect up all the links and add them to the recs post when I'm done updating that :)
Sammy wrote: "I suspect we're not going to have any trouble filling any Zs that may come up, what with Sonia's fondness for a certain series and all... :)That series is the bomb!
EVERYONE should read it! :D
Apoorv wrote: "Sammy wrote: "I suspect we're not going to have any trouble filling any Zs that may come up, what with Sonia's fondness for a certain series and all... :)That series is the bomb!
EVERYONE should ..."
I'm just waiting for a word with U's and Z's, because #3 is on a cruise and #6 has stripes on the cover :D
Apoorv wrote: "Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through all 200 tasks being all jumbled..."
I can have a play with it tomorrow. Getting too close to my bedtime to start right now, lol! (unless you can copy yours into the spreadsheet Suzy?)
Suzy, thanks so much for the tasks breakdown! It'll definitely be helpful :)Some of the books I liked:
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Young Adult
Mystery/Crime
Non Fiction
Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through all 200 tasks being all jumbled up so here t..."
Awesome, thanks Suzy!
Did you do that in a Doc? Or just here?
Apoorv wrote: "Sammy wrote: "I suspect we're not going to have any trouble filling any Zs that may come up, what with Sonia's fondness for a certain series and all... :)That series is the bomb!
EVERYONE should ..."
I think you mentioned what series earlier, but can you and a book link?
Then my lazy a** doesn't have to search back thru the thread.
😉😁
Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through all 200 tasks being all jumbled..."
In a spread sheet. I'll copy the tabover :)
Suzy wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Suzy wrote: "So... I also made a spreadsheet, lol.I'm a big spread sheet fan. Something I did was organize the tasks into 'groups'. I found it hard to scan through al..."
Sweet!
Thanks
Sammy wrote: "Suzy wrote: "Hi Everyone. Sorry Im late to check in, Yesterday was a really bad day for me There'll be a few back to back posts from me :)
So about me:
I'm Suzy, from North western Ontario. Man..."
On the plus side for me, my cats love that im always home and I've read about 35 books in 3 months.
Added the tab. its organized just for me, not sure if we want to leave it there for reference or integrate it to Aproov's tab. do whith it what you will :)
Elena wrote: "Sarah wrote: " I have taken up crochet as a new hobby, and will be trying my hand at cross stitch soon. It's a great way to keep my hands occupied while listening to audiobooks..."I love cross st..."
I've seen those everywhere! They look like so much fun! It was between diamond painting and cross stitch and I've been wanting to learn cross stitch for years, so that won out.
Lots to catch up on! First I am so glad I've seen a few people who enjoy Chris Hemsworth as much as I do.
I have requested access to the spread sheet, through the spread sheet.
I will add books as I am able, once I look through some of the tasks and letters that are available.
Here is my shelf: Wheelathon
Recent books I've enjoyed:
Middle Grade:
YA:
Fantasy:
Romance:
Historical:
Non-Fiction:
Science Fiction:
Thriller/Mystery:
Contemporary:
Tried to add books people might not have already added, but suspect I still doubled up on a few.non-fiction
classic
•
fantasy
•
•
•steampunk
historical
AND alt-history
•mystery OR contemporary
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•*YA books marked after with "•" just for clarification.
Linda C wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Okie Dokie here I go..I'm Michelle and I live in New York, not the city, but up further near Syracuse. I have 3 kids and I work part time in an accounting office of a major groce..."
Hi there...I've got friends in the Rochester area. I haven't been out that way in years. I keep meaning to, but never seem to find the time. My husband is from Buffalo.
Suzy wrote: "Added the tab. its organized just for me, not sure if we want to leave it there for reference or integrate it to Aproov's tab. do whith it what you will :)"Great, that way people who organize differently have options.
☺
Sonia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I have quite a few Z books on my TBR list because I love Zombies."I think you just earned a spot on my requesting list
*giggles*
I'm half kidding, BUT, I must introduce you to ..."
I always love to find fellow zombie novel lovers. We are so few and far between. It's a bit rare for women to like the genre I think. Nobody I know IRL likes it. They all look at me like I have 3 heads.
Sammy wrote: "Planning sheet: (also in post 15)https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Lemme know if it's given you access ok.
On the task sheet..."
Sammy can you add me to the ss. I'm only getting view only.
Suzy wrote: "Hi Everyone. Sorry Im late to check in, Yesterday was a really bad day for me There'll be a few back to back posts from me :)
So about me:
I'm Suzy, from North western Ontario. Mandiann and I a..."
I love audiobooks as well. I normally have 2 going at the same time. Sometimes 3. I keep one in the car at all times so I can listen on my commute to work. And the others are normally from overdrive or hoopla. Those I listen to while at work.
Sonia wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Sonia wrote: "So, with the 36 set, plus the ones I already had, I get a nice range... just need a few more earth tones, and some orange & red..."Do they blend nicely? it's the one t..."
Sonia I love the pictures.
Suzy wrote: "Hi Everyone. Sorry Im late to check in, Yesterday was a really bad day for me There'll be a few back to back posts from me :)
So about me:
I'm Suzy, from North western Ontario. Mandiann and I a..."
I had a bad day yesterday too. I popped in real quick here to let them know I was checking in and after that I was done.
Sonia wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Book recommendations guys? Throw 'em this way and I'll add them to the post I just started :)"You sure you want them? I mostly read UF and LGBT... But here a few of my favs :o)
[bo..."
OMG! Wallbanger was hilarious. The cat was just too funny. LOL
I'm reading the rules and if I have questions is there anywhere specific I have to go ask or do I just ask in here?For the recommendation list, anything specific I should list or not list?
I'm not sure if this has been asked, but do Middle Grade books count I saw that Children's books did not, but I know those two categories are not necessarily exclusive? The ones I have been looking over are over 160 pages, and over 5 hours in audio.
Michelle wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I have quite a few Z books on my TBR list because I love Zombies."I think you just earned a spot on my requesting list
*giggles*
I'm half kidding, BUT, I must int..."
I'm a,fan of some zombie books. Has anyone read My Life as a White Trash Zombie It was a fun book. I have to get to the others but my local library isn't open yet 😣
Michelle wrote: "I'm reading the rules and if I have questions is there anywhere specific I have to go ask or do I just ask in here?For the recommendation list, anything specific I should list or not list?"
Michelle for the most part if we don't know the answer I'm sure we'll get it 😉
Sarah wrote: "I'm not sure if this has been asked, but do Middle Grade books count I saw that Children's books did not, but I know those two categories are not necessarily exclusive? The ones I have been looking..."I believe the word count has to be 25,000. I thought I saw it in a previous post.
I'll collect some books and post them tomorrow which I'm hoping is a better day. Today was phone calls and a long day at the dr which would have been less time waiting if it wasn't for this crazy time.
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I have quite a few Z books on my TBR list because I love Zombies."I think you just earned a spot on my requesting list
*giggles*..."
Yes, My Life as a White Trash Zombie was fun. Angel is an interesting mc. I would have to check but think I would be on the 4th as my next.
Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I have quite a few Z books on my TBR list because I love Zombies."I think you just earned a spot on ..."
Every time I see the cover she just reminds me of Pink. LOL
Ok👌 I can see that. Especially a younger Pink.
Hello Team Potter!I'm drifting over from Watership Down to wish you safe travels as we embark on this voyage of book exploration. My shipmates are tossing out recommendations for each other to use during our trip and I wanted to invite you to come aboard and have a look in this post , if you so desire. We promise not to let the bunnies attack!
BUT, in the spirit of team interaction, I would also like to invite each of you to drop by anytime to ask for specific recommendations for your favorite type of book or when you want something totally random to read!
If you happen to read a book our team recommended, please come back and let us know what you thought of it - good or bad!
Happy Travels and Happier Reading!
Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "I think you mentioned what series earlier, but can you and a book link?Then my lazy a** doesn't have to search back thru the thread..."
Of course! I can shout out this series as many times as needed. :D
This is the main 9-book series.
There are two series-in-between shorts.
... and there is a spin-off called Sidewinder Series which is set in the same universe.
Apoorv wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "I think you mentioned what series earlier, but can you and a book link?Then my lazy a** doesn't have to search back thru the thread..."
Of course! I can shout out thi..."
Oh! Ok, that series has been on my tbr list for many years. I will have to try and get to it sooner than later. ( just checked, added Oct 2015. *sigh*)
Angie ☯ wrote: "Hello Team Potter!I'm drifting over from Watership Down to wish you safe travels as we embark on this voyage of book exploration. My shipmates are tossing out recommendations for each other to use..."
Waves at Angie! 👋🖐🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️👋🖐
Ah recommendations yes! I'll try not to repeat anyone else's but if I do at least we know we have similar tastes, right?LGBTIAQ+
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Contemporary
Thriller/Mystery
Young/New Adult
Historical Fiction
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Sonia wrote: "So, with the 36 set, plus the ones I already had, I get a nice range... just need a few more earth tones, and some orange & red..."Do they blend nicely? ..."
Thanks Carmen.
They help keeping the reading slump and my stress levels under control..... ish
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Book recommendations guys? Throw 'em this way and I'll add them to the post I just started :)"You sure you want them? I mostly read UF and LGBT... But here a few of my..."
I loved the Cat.
Second books was not as good... But the cat was awesome too!
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm not sure if this has been asked, but do Middle Grade books count I saw that Children's books did not, but I know those two categories are not necessarily exclusive? The ones I hav..."That is for towers. Wheel-a-thon is higher, 40,000.
Thanks for the recs guys, I'll add them all to the main post later (including the new link to bunny approved books, lol).Hubby is actually working today (yay!), so going to try and get stuff done now he isn't underfoot all day. ;)
And thanks for copying the tab over Suzy!
Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Apoorv wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "I think you mentioned what series earlier, but can you and a book link?Then my lazy a** doesn't have to search back thru the thread..."
Of course! I ca..."
The first books are almost impossible to find due to the authors changing publishers.
However, I got them all (apart from shock & awe) DMR free back in the day and have uploaded them all to a google drive folder.
If anyone decides to read and doesn't have them, just let me know and I'll share the link.
Sonia, I am fortunate enough to have access to them from a great library, BUT the wait is something like 8 weeks.So, may take you up on that at some point during this challenge.
Can even get the spin-oof three, but not the two shorts.
Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Sonia, I am fortunate enough to have access to them from a great library, BUT the wait is something like 8 weeks.So, may take you up on that at some point during this challenge.
Can even get the s..."
The two shorts were published on Abi's tumblr.
Here you go:
https://abiroux.tumblr.com/post/26789...
https://abiroux.tumblr.com/post/45851...
Sonia wrote: "Want the reading order?*giggles*"
Um... Yes!
Why the giggle? Now I am a bit nervous.
Sorry, no need to be nervous. It was caused because of the sharing of Ty & Zane love. I have being converting people to it since 2014 :o)Okay, here's the advised reading order of the books (I didn't do it like that the first time reading it, but it's more fun that way)
Is not part of the series, but it features Julian Cross and Cameron and Preston, they are the focus of
, plus we see them again in
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Sorry Im late to check in, Yesterday was a really bad day for me There'll be a few back to back posts from me :)
So about me:
I'm Suzy, from North western Ontario. Mandiann and I a..."
Hope everything's ok Suzy!
I was supposed to be job hunting too, but as the UK is still on lockdown, that's not happening just yet. In the meantime, I am bored out of my everloving mind! lol. Good luck, hope you find something soon.