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Thanks. A new list would be appreciated. Maybe we can get it earlier than the next update? I hate having read books that have items in them but not remembering which books -- and Overdrive doesn't have any search features. ;-)
Reva wrote: "Thanks. A new list would be appreciated. Maybe we can get it earlier than the next update? I hate having read books that have items in them but not remembering which books -- and Overdrive doesn't..."I've found books.google.com to be very useful. You can turn on the filters for books only which helps limit it a bit.
I suspect that something may come out mid month but I don't want to promise anything until I see how Gladiator Games shake out since we're a bit busy with that right now.
Looking forward to GG. My shelf is up and ready to rock and roll. When do we find out what teams we're on?
Why am I wishing I could cancel the wedding/children/moving countries/housework/everything so I can do nothing but read and actually get on with some of these amazing quests? Ah, too many quests, not enough time. You are cruel, oh NBRC moderator team!
NancyHelen wrote: "Why am I wishing I could cancel the wedding/children/moving countries/housework/everything so I can do nothing but read and actually get on with some of these amazing quests? Ah, too many quests,..."
Where are you moving from? Where are you moving to?
Reva wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "Why am I wishing I could cancel the wedding/children/moving countries/housework/everything so I can do nothing but read and actually get on with some of these amazing quests? A..."
In just over 9 weeks we are moving from the UK back to Australia. So quite a big move really...
NancyHelen wrote: "Reva wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "Why am I wishing I could cancel the wedding/children/moving countries/housework/everything so I can do nothing but read and actually get on with some of these amazin..."That sounds like fun. Crazy but fun.
My husband's been wanting us to move to New Zealand for a long time now.
Reva wrote: "Looking forward to GG. My shelf is up and ready to rock and roll. When do we find out what teams we're on?"We're setting up teams now and tweaking them. I'm hoping tonight we get the boards and spreadsheets up. We'll see if it's done being tweaked.
Kelly wrote: "Kate wrote: "To clarify (for my sake) - If we complete the One Shield to Rule Them All Quest and get the shield - does it work to negate an attack point even without the Gems?
I'm a lowly knigh..."
Ah, okay. Makes sense. Thanks for clarifying.
NancyHelen wrote: "Reva wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "Why am I wishing I could cancel the wedding/children/moving countries/housework/everything so I can do nothing but read and actually get on with some of these amazin..."Wow, big move indeed! Best of luck with it!
I'm having a problem looking for turmeric. it's in cookbooks or body cleansing books You'll accept a cookbook?
Mary wrote: "I'm having a problem looking for turmeric. it's in cookbooks or body cleansing books You'll accept a cookbook?"Pick any Indian book.
Try
The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. MoraisI know turmeric is mentioned
It's a good book and an enjoyable movie.
Mary wrote: "I'm having a problem looking for turmeric. it's in cookbooks or body cleansing books You'll accept a cookbook?"I will accept a cookbook.
Also try these:
-Mountains Painted with Turmeric https://books.google.com/books?id=8--...
-The Purple Line https://books.google.com/books?id=Lep...
-Beloved Strangers: A Memoir https://books.google.com/books?id=YeH...
-The Mistress of Spices https://books.google.com/books?id=Ilq...
-Something New https://books.google.com/books?id=Os-...
-The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken: A Vish Puri Mystery https://books.google.com/books?id=cmC...
-Family Life https://books.google.com/books?id=X5C...
I've been struck down with tonsillitis but felt well enough this evening to try and get my head around the update.Firstly... yay for none expiring! I can continue working on the horse, Everybody Lies, and all the other quests that everybody apart from me has already completed :-P
The Scrounger quest is an excellent idea. I used the feature to search all the books on my kindle and already have books that have even turmeric and St John's Wort in! Nice when life is easy :-) Obviously I have cookbooks there but as I never read them cover to cover I'd feel guilty submitting them for challenges.
I've found turmeric in:
&
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Sorry if was already asked but I didn't found it.In the Scrounger Hunt, can we find more than one item per book?
Juliana wrote: "Sorry if was already asked but I didn't found it.In the Scrounger Hunt, can we find more than one item per book?"
No. One item per book. And each item only once.
A question re Hydra:If you attack more than one hydra head on the same day, does the minor poison potion apply to the second head -- since it's the same body.
Reva wrote: "A question re Hydra:If you attack more than one hydra head on the same day, does the minor poison potion apply to the second head -- since it's the same body."
Valid point but I think no since they're pretty separate.
May we please get a definition of Area of Attack Effect re the Horse Rug?
Reva, this is what Kelly said about the blanket:Kelly wrote: "Reva wrote: "A few questions:
Can you explain the area of effect of the blanket?
What does the puppy do?"
Ahh things for the future :) The Area of Effect will be useful for the monster next month and works generally like area of effect spells work in games. It will be for particular types of monsters but very useful for those."
Zuzana wrote: "I wonder about the horse rug. I have no idea what area of effect attack could mean."
Kelly wrote: Area of Effect is an attack that hits a group of monsters. Next month's monster will be easier to kill using this :) But you can always wait to see the monster first if you want.
Once things calm down from the Gladiator games start I should be able to start working on quests for next month.
Kelly, I'd just like to remind you that you promised a quest to get some nuts for those of us who don't own a squirrel. I guess something along the lines of herbs and salt quests. ;)Just in case you forgot. ;)
Just in reference to books with turmeric in it. I'm reading The Lowlands and I just saw it! And also ginger.
Ok Kelly, Ready for the next scrounging list. Going to need a lot of potions to take jabberwocky & hydra on. I'd like to take advantage of the damage and pet potions in going after both.
Zuzana wrote: "Kelly, I'd just like to remind you that you promised a quest to get some nuts for those of us who don't own a squirrel. I guess something along the lines of herbs and salt quests. ;)Just in case ..."
Drat. Ok. I will.
Reva wrote: "Ok Kelly, Ready for the next scrounging list. Going to need a lot of potions to take jabberwocky & hydra on. I'd like to take advantage of the damage and pet potions in going after both."Ok. I was planning on having it more on a monthly basis and I have a new thing in place that I plan to have out mid month.
I'll do one follow up list which hopefully takes you to mid month where we can transition to the new stuff.
Ok, it's written. Waiting on a review by Tea then I'll post it. Probably tomorrow.
Kelly wrote: "Ok, it's written. Waiting on a review by Tea then I'll post it. Probably tomorrow."Thanks. We're going to need LOTS of potions. ;-)
Is this sufficient mention for a book re: boar or pig?“I ought to be full of delicious slow-roasted pig and mac ’n’ cheese and coconut bread.”
Excerpt From: Stacey, Ballis. “Out to Lunch.” Penguin Group US, 2013-12-
Reva wrote: "Is this sufficient mention for a book re: boar or pig?“I ought to be full of delicious slow-roasted pig and mac ’n’ cheese and coconut bread.”
Excerpt From: Stacey, Ballis. “Out to Lunch.” Pengu..."
That's fine.
Mod
You may cross items between the scrounger quests and you may work on both at the same time.
Re scrounger list booksThey can be read before August 1/15. ?
Re list #2:
• Needles
• Spices
• Spectacles
• Clocks
Can these be singular or must they be plural?
Yes they can be read before and yes they can be singular but must be the same word. (E.g. Spectacles can't be glasses)
For the Alchemy Quest, Boar Liver may be found in books containing a boar or pig (dead or alive).
does it have to be an actual boar, or is a mention enough?
Teresa wrote: "For the Alchemy Quest, Boar Liver may be found in books containing a boar or pig (dead or alive).
does it have to be an actual boar, or is a mention enough?"
It should be one where the boar is present with the characters. It can be a brief mention like "The boar sat on the table stewing in its own juices." But it shouldn't be a "Once when I was a boy I hunted a boar"
Thanks, Kelly. I'll have to keep looking!
I finally earned my horse. Say hello to Merlin.
Congrats Cathy!! What a beautiful horse!
Great looking horse Cathy. Big congrats.
Congrats on the horse Cathy!
Congrats Cathy! What a lovely horse!
Thanks! It sure took me a long time to earn him:-)
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There's no restrictions on which potions you buy. You could buy 20 minor heal potions if you wanted. I wanted to let people get the ones they needed.