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Laurie B
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Jun 23, 2022 06:30PM
The book I just finished and the one I'll be finishing soon both only work for the "trickery" task. Should I include that on the spreadsheet under mini code? Or just wait and see if they can work for more tasks later?
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I can read that history of the world via sheep book.
Laurie B wrote: "The book I just finished and the one I'll be finishing soon both only work for the "trickery" task. Should I include that on the spreadsheet under mini code? Or just wait and see if they can work f..."Sure! It'd be good to get rid of this one eyed beast!
Mary C wrote: "I can read that history of the world via sheep book."Well then! This sounds interesting!
Laurie B wrote: "Do we get the monsters from a randomizer? This seems like really bad luck."Yup!
It's a wheel that's spun by a captain on a different team.
It could go either way. Wonderfully interesting or insanely boring. I have decided to finally read the Goldfinch. Just added it to the spreadsheet that I have enough done to know I'll stick with it this time. I think it'll work for T58. Actually, it also works for T57 because NYC is an island. Not sure if enough of the book is set there yet. Hubby went to bed early tonight so I'm listening while I stitch his Christmas present. Also working from home tomorrow.
Yeah, I couldn’t get through that one. I’m not sure why though. I really liked one of the characters- Hobie? Something like that? I’ll start The Warmth of Other Suns tonight for the 500-600 page one, unless someone else finishes one first. I’ve been meaning to read it for a while.
I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morning.
Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morning."I just finished the Haymeadow which fits the last two clues. I hope you don't mind, but I'll snag those spots?
Melissa wrote: "Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morn..."Maybe we can keep your book for a different Polyphemus if we get one?
I just finished
That was some weird book, but it covers sheep and farmer.
"Things happen to sheep" is my big takeaway....
Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morning."We could also use this for the sheep task in the other Polyphemus? I put it there. I hope this is okay :)
Mary C wrote: "It could go either way. Wonderfully interesting or insanely boring. I have decided to finally read the Goldfinch. Just added it to the spreadsheet that I have enough done to know I'll stick with ..."
I loved the Goldfinch! As I remember it (it's been quite a few years since I read it) there is enough NYC to work as setting. The other setting was Las Vegas, which was the harder part of the book for me, so maybe I'm recalling NY as having most the story since it was the beginning and end that I liked best.
Melissa wrote: "Yeah, I couldn’t get through that one. I’m not sure why though. I really liked one of the characters- Hobie? Something like that? I’ll start The Warmth of Other Suns tonight for the 500-600 page on..."The Warmth of Other Suns was a fast reading longer book, for me. It really moved me.
Nanci wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Yeah, I couldn’t get through that one. I’m not sure why though. I really liked one of the characters- Hobie? Something like that? I’ll start The Warmth of Other Suns tonight for the..."Yes! I am really enjoying this book.
A new monster!!Empusa
Empusa aka the Karen of ancient Greece (view spoiler) has been spotted on your lands causing havoc like a one monster homeowners association from hell. Easy to defeat with the right mindset, try telling her you ARE the manager.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in the suburbs.
3.) Read a book with a character who is a bully (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with sandals on the cover (flip-flops/thongs accepted).
5.) Read a book where the MC owns a cow or dog.
Melissa wrote: "Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morn..."Perfect! And not another polyphemus, phew.
Empusa looks a bit easier. We could almost find one book to cover all the tasks, it seems.
I’ll have another sheep and people cover book finished tomorrow. I don’t think I added it to the sheet. But it can be banked in case we get Polyphemus again. Or just used for regular points. Had planned to finish it tonight but we ended up going to our lodge and playing board games with friends.
Mary C wrote: "I’ll have another sheep and people cover book finished tomorrow. I don’t think I added it to the sheet. But it can be banked in case we get Polyphemus again. Or just used for regular points. Had ..."
Mary C, if you’ve got a sheep one done, please use it. I don't want to necessarily read a shepherdess book if I don't have to. It is actually more interesting than I thought, but there are so many other books I would like to get to first. I've got it for two weeks, so I can save it for a future polyphemus.
I'll read [book:A Study in Scarlet|102868 for our 100-125 page limit. :) No bullies though, no suburbia...
I'll be finishing a book today that works for suburbs and bully ‐ but no sandals or dogs.
Sweet. We just need a dog (or a cow...)
Heather wrote: "I can readMy Brilliant Friend 
for the sandals on the cover."I LOVED this book. I know people are mixed on it though - I wonder what you will think?
Going to finish the sheep cover book while running errands this morning. I’ll update when I get back.
Melissa and Heather,We read My Brilliant Friend for my RL book group. It wasn't something I enjoyed, but everyone else really liked it. It does get a mixed bag of reviews. Hope you enjoy it!
I finished my book, The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. Adding the read date to monster SS now.
Finished that sheep/person cover book. Updating spreadsheet so we vanquish polyphemus yet again.
I just finished It so we can claim the Minotaur as done now.
Great, Keely!I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?
Our newest monster!Charybdis
Charybdis has been spotted close to your shores and endangering ships heading for the harbor. If you manage to defeat this monster be prepared to answer "how are you still alive" every time you tell the story. The monster is interested in helping you reach your childhood dream of finding what's in Davy Jones's Locker.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Author's name (first or last) starts with one of the letters in POOL.
3.) Read a book where the MC is forced to make a hard choice (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with "fig" in the title or text.
5.) Read a book where the characters take a boat trip (of any type)
Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the tasks above -- I'll check on fig when I get home. We cannot use middle name for the letters in POOL task, correct? I think if we switch Kit's 500p book with Melissa's we can finish off our other Polyphemus, correct?
Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"
We just have to do the little checkbox things and then put it on the master Jason sheet. I usually do that before I cross off the names. I'll do it now!
Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the ta..."Good idea.
I just switched them.
I'll slay the beast (move the information over) and then get another monster!
Melissa wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"
We just have to do the little checkb..."
Thank you! Next time I'll know!
Also, how do you get the picture of the monster to copy over to another post?
Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the ta..."No it's just author's first and/or last name. That's good that you have 3 of the tasks. I put down a book I'm currently listening to for Task T70 "takes a boat trip". If that's one that your book fits, we can always move mine.
Here it is!! No sheep!Harpies
Groups of Harpies have been spotted on your lands, ruining outdoor feasts at every opportunity. Easy to defeat with the motivation to chase them far enough away, enjoy the cardio.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that features a feast or banquet.
3.) Read a book that contains a chase (car chase, foot chase, etc).
4.) Read a book with a character who is royalty.
5.) Read a book that features a thief.
Nanci wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"
We just have to do t..."
No worries! It takes a bit of time, and it's a little tricky with the transfer, but I think that's because this is my first time as a co-captain :)
There's a link in the request a monster page (at the very top) that brings you to a word document. "Monsters information" Then, you copy and paste the format there and presto! The magic happens!
Mary C wrote: "I’ll have another sheep and people cover book finished tomorrow. I don’t think I added it to the sheet. But it can be banked in case we get Polyphemus again. Or just used for regular points. Had ..."
I love board games! What did you play?
And enlighten us! What did you learn from the world according to sheep?
Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the ta..."Don Quixote stares at me from my bookshelf... It is time... I'll stop reading the history book and start this one, so whoever finishes first :)
I hope he eats a fig along the way...
Melissa wrote: "Here it is!! No sheep!Harpies
Groups of Harpies have been spotted on your lands, ruining outdoor feasts at every opportunity. Easy to defeat with the motivation to chase them far enough away, ..."
OOH! Harpies is one that has a book that works for all 5 tasks....
Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders -- I can read it as my 800 pager is audio. Unless anyone else is feeling adventurous. :)
Melissa wrote: "I hope he eats a fig along the way..."I think he's more likely to than my zombie apocalypse survivors....
Nanci wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work ..."Mine does have a boat trip, and a difficult decision. Will yours work somewhere else?
Nice ! Read that dragon book! No joke, on the first page of Don Quixote it says “under my cloak a fig for the king!”
😂 Zombie apocalypse survivors probably could use a few figs. Nutritious!!
Melissa wrote: "Nice ! Read that dragon book! No joke, on the first page of Don Quixote it says “under my cloak a fig for the king!”"Yay! I can't believe you found fig so easily! Life is good!!
Stacey wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one t..."Mine works for those same two tasks also, but not fig or POOL. It doesn't seem to fit anywhere else yet, but let's just say whoever finishes it first takes those two tasks. I'm only at 19%, so it will probably be you. If it is, no worries, I'm sure they'll be another monster somewhere where it will fit. I'll remove it, so it will be set if you finish first. Sound good?
Melissa wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"
We jus..."
Ahhh...now I see how you get the image also. Thanks, Melissa!
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