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[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Oops I got my timing wrong. I can start in about 45 minutes so 5pm my time. I must have been seeing double when I looked at the timer

[Sammy]

Into the last hour!

Going to distract myself with an episode of Leverage. because Eliot is very distracting... ;)

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Sammy wrote: "Into the last hour!

Going to distract myself with an episode of Leverage. because Eliot is very distracting... ;)"

True that!

[Sammy]

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Into the last hour!

Going to distract myself with an episode of Leverage. because Eliot is very distracting... ;)"

True that!"

And it's coming back!!!

*happy dance*

[Sammy]

Aaaaand we're off!

Welcome once again ladies and gentlemen aboard the Hogwarts Express. We will be taking the very scenic route to Hogwarts, so please ensure you are comfortable, and all luggage is stowed away safely in the luggage racks or overhead compartments.

Our refreshment trolley, which stocks a wide assortment of interesting treats, from chocolate frogs and cauldron cakes to Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, will be passing through soon, or you can make your way to the buffet cart for a delicious hot waiter meal.

As your self-appointed tour-guide, I will now point out to you the sights as we pass them, so if you will all look out of the window to the left...

You will see nothing on the right.

Ba-boom-tish.

Thank you, I'll be here all week.

Ok, ok, the actual sights. yes. Well, as you can see now that we've pulled out of the station, we are of course in London. First up is the iconic sight of Big Ben. This imposing tower has been a familiar sight and a well-loved British institution for many years, recognised by people across the globe, and featured in many movies and tv shows, both domestic and abroad.



Next up you will see the Hammersmith Apollo. A familiar sight for those who love to see a good show, note the impressive structural integrity. This is one landmark that will not fall down in a hurry.



That concludes the London part of the tour. I will be back to point out more of the sights as we make our way north. I hope you all have a pleasant evening, and enjoy your books!

[Sonia]

Sammy wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Sammy
I vote for the Duct Tape, BUT only if the rest of us get pictures and can chuckle at them.
😉😉😉😁😁😁"

AHAHHAHAH

I love this!"

I am so fortunate to ..."
Weeeelll, they did named us team deathly

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Sammy wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Into the last hour!

Going to distract myself with an episode of Leverage. because Eliot is very distracting... ;)"

True that!"

And it's coming back!!!
..."

Oh! Nice, loved that show.

[Sonia]

Okay... Now that I wiped all the drooling, time to pick out a book and snuggle in bed.

Tty all tomorrow

Happy readings

[Michelle]

Sammy wrote: "Aaaaand we're off!

Welcome once again ladies and gentlemen aboard the Hogwarts Express. We will be taking the very scenic route to Hogwarts, so please ensure you are comfortable, and all luggage i..."

Someone hold onto my legs while I lean out the window and grab that towel.

[Elena]

Fear not, Michelle, we got your back! : D

Though with sights like these, can we stick around London a bit longer? Or slow down the train perhaps? ;)

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Elena wrote: "Fear not, Michelle, we got your back! : D

Though with sights like these, can we stick around London a bit longer? Or slow down the train perhaps? ;)"

I second that!

[Linda C]

I have a question
I have a book - The Orchid Hunter - which has Nature>Plants as an MPG but when you click on the 'top shelves' link plants is listed but not Nature. So can I get credit for the Nature tag for this book?

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Linda C wrote: "I have a question
I have a book - The Orchid Hunter - which has Nature>Plants as an MPG but when you click on the 'top shelves' link plants is listed but not Nature. So can I get cre..."

I don't believe it would work Lind. The rules state that the tag has to be exact

[Linda C]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Linda C wrote: "I have a question
I have a book - The Orchid Hunter - which has Nature>Plants as an MPG but when you click on the 'top shelves' link plants is listed but not Nature. ..."

OK, thanks

[Apoorv]

Sammy wrote: "Aaaaand we're off!

Welcome once again ladies and gentlemen aboard the Hogwarts Express. We will be taking the very scenic route to Hogwarts, so please ensure you are comfortable, and all luggage i..."

Oh, big Ben! I just gagged gasped!
WOW!

[Plethora]

If anybody wants they are free to copy my "Plethora Task" tab. I expanded on the groupings already presented, thank you for getting it started! Was a huge help. [As you see my buddy Carmen already has taken advantage of the tab.]

I put them in a few more groups and did weird OCD things like put series # in order, color in order, MPG in alphabetical order...lol

I also have it totaling the 'X' I mark as I'm deciding.

I figure I will probably make a final decision towards the end of each two week period where I really want to place a book for a task. So I can keep track of what each book is offering and once I decide I can mark a task as used. (Hide, strike-through, delete). As I will just reset my book columns each fortnight.

[Apoorv]

Plethora wrote: "If anybody wants they are free to copy my "Plethora Task" tab. I expanded on the groupings already presented, thank you for getting it started! Was a huge help. [As you see my buddy Carmen already ..."

Ah, this makes my persnickety self very happy. I wasn't sure if it was okay for me to do it this way and change the way things were laid out - but now I'm going to be having a field day with this. Thanks, Plethora! :D

[Sammy]

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Elena wrote: "Fear not, Michelle, we got your back! : D

Though with sights like these, can we stick around London a bit longer? Or slow down the train perhaps? ;)"

I second that!"

Don't worry, we're taking a very scenic route to Hogwarts ;)

[Sammy]

Plethora wrote: "If anybody wants they are free to copy my "Plethora Task" tab. I expanded on the groupings already presented, thank you for getting it started! Was a huge help. [As you see my buddy Carmen already ..."

Looking good!

[Sammy]

Ohhhh, The Art of Fielding was soooo worth waiting for! Stayed up way too late last night reading, but on the upside the rain this morning meant I could stay in bed later to make up for the missing sleep, lol.

Unfortunately the house is awake now, so switching to my audio book :)

[Rokkan]

So are the task points meant to be separate from the general points? i just completed my first offering (Graceling, decent enough book, not rushing to buy the rest of the series though) and noticed the formula for the total points tab misses the task points.

[Mandiann]

I stayed up late sewing and am halfway through my first book.

[Linda C]

I am not spreadsheet savvy. How do I get Plethora's sheet of tasks for myself?

[Plethora]

Linda C wrote: "I am not spreadsheet savvy. How do I get Plethora's sheet of tasks for myself?"

I copied one over for you, so you can now find a tab labeled Linda's Task.

[Sonia]

I just finished my first one too, Husband Material... It was a sweet read... sure, most people shy from it because of the one scene, but I took it with a a grain of salt.

Now I'm looking at my colouring pencils and mulling over if I pick up another kindle, or switch to an audio.... decisions decisions.

[Sammy]

Hah! My audio is also really good. now I have about an hour where I can do either, and I can't decide, lol.

[Sammy]

Rokkan wrote: "So are the task points meant to be separate from the general points? i just completed my first offering (Graceling, decent enough book, not rushing to buy the rest of the series though) and noticed..."

Not sure. will take a closer look in a bit to see if I can figure it out.

[Apoorv]

Quick clarification:

For cover colors, is the limit for the color to be 50% or more per TinyEye?

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Apoorv wrote: "Quick clarification:

For cover colors, is the limit for the color to be 50% or more per TinyEye?"

Good question. Let me see if i can find out. I finished my first book which is 67.6% black cover so I think that may work. I'm guessing 50% or more would be good.

[Plethora]

The goals FAQ spreadsheet for all NBRC challenges states 50% for color cover which can be checked with TinEye.

We can also use judgment of the team if it is one of the crazy books that everybody thinks looks one color but TinEye says it is something else.

[Plethora]

This is the Goals FAQ spreadsheet that usually can answer basic questions regarding a task.

[Sarah]

Just a quick question, I'm about 65% through my first book, and I'm wondering if I will add a finished date or anything like that to the spreadsheet? Will I make a post here as well?

ETA: I saw that date read sign column on the spread sheet, so I did put my finish date on there.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Plethora wrote: "The goals FAQ spreadsheet for all NBRC challenges states 50% for color cover which can be checked with TinEye.

We can also use judgment of the team if it is one of the crazy books that everybody ..."

Thanks I got so busy with the kids that I forgot to come back.

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

If we use an Audiobook, where should the page count come from?

Normally I type the book name into the "search books" search bar and use the book it defaults to.
Is that the correct tactic?
Because I know it is not always the highest page count. So wanted to be sure.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "If we use an Audiobook, where should the page count come from?

Normally I type the book name into the "search books" search bar and use the book it defaults to.
Is that the correct tactic?
Becaus..."

Yes, that's correct

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Thanks!
I did not see it in the rules, but have to be honest that I was being too lasy to look thru all 7 pages of the thread. 🙄😒😏🙃

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Just looking at the Google Spreadsheet , and found "tab 4" is that a list of all the books recomended by the other teams?¿?¿?¿?¿?
If so, WHO?
Because you totally rock!!!!!!!

[Elena]

Plethora wrote: "If anybody wants they are free to copy my "Plethora Task" tab. I expanded on the groupings already presented, thank you for getting it started! Was a huge help. [As you see my buddy Carmen already ..."

I'll make me a copy as well, with your permission. Thank you!! :)

[Sammy]

Good day ladies and gentlemen, I thought I'd draw your attention to the fact that we're currently passing through Leicestershire, and are coming up on the corner of Tall, Dark and Brooding.
(I strongly suspect we will have us some stowaways on board for this stop)





I can also tell you that there are some most excellent audio books to be found around here... most notably David Copperfield, Lords of the North or even Classic Love Poems for those in the mood to swoon...

I wonder where we might be headed next..?

[Cat]

#swoon!
Mr Armitage just before I go to sleep... Fingers crossed for some pleasant dreams!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

LOL that’s a definitely good hottie to think about when it’s bedtime 😁

[Michelle]

Hello friends! If you would like to come tilt at windmills with Team Don Quixote and read some great books, you can browse our recommendations here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Plethora]

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Just looking at the Google Spreadsheet , and found "tab 4" is that a list of all the books recomended by the other teams?¿?¿?¿?¿?
If so, WHO?
Because you totally rock!!!!!!!"

Someone beat me to it, which is good because I originally thought I would have today off all my jobs, but no. I worked after all.

I did rename it Book Recs to make it easier to find.

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

Plethora wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Just looking at the Google Spreadsheet , and found "tab 4" is that a list of all the books recomended by the other teams?¿?¿?¿?¿?
If so, WHO?
Because you totally rock!..."

Ok, sounds good Plethora, and thanks for the rename.
Still would like to thank whoever, because that seems like a lot of work.

[Tina ❣]

Hello to you witches and wizards!

We've taken a short stop from riding our motorbikes to send you some recommendations from our team. Take a look to see what books we recommend to you guys!

If you do happen to read one of the books, we'd love you to drop by and share your thoughts with the team.

Recommendations from Motorcycle Diaries!

Happy travelling!

[Tina ❣]

Also, Sammy, love the eye candy ;)

Had to stop for a second during my scrolling of the page to admire *sighs*

[Melindam]

Sammy wrote: "Good day ladies and gentlemen, I thought I'd draw your attention to the fact that we're currently passing through Leicestershire, and are coming up on the corner of Tall, Dark and Brooding.
(I str..."

Hello Sammy and Team Deathly Hallows! :)

~SWOOOOOOONNNNNN...

Thank you so much for jumping on the Orient Express and let us know!

I hope the Hogwarts and Orient Expresses will meet again soon.

[Cat]

Melinda, you want to sabotage the train so we are stuck here for a while?! ;-P

yummmy views

[Sammy]

See, stowaways... ;)

In other news, just finished Swan Song and it was sooooo good. Adding it to the recs! lol.

[Apoorv]

Sorry, I'm half way through creating the Book Recs sheet, have been having some network connectivity problems so far today - will complete it when I get back online.

Sorry Cappie/Co-Cappie's, didn't mean to step on anyone's shoes, just wanted to get a cohesive idea as to what book are being recommended instead of opening multiple tabs.