Meet & Greet Challenge Round 9 (Apr/May): READING

[Catherine]

error messages already!?!?? lol

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "For group 3 I'm getting this person isn't accepting messages error for Rebecca."

She may have to friend you or reset her profile settings. I just went and reset mine specif..."

I've just PMd Rebecca, asking her to open up her profile to accept messages :)

[Becky]

I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting group swap today. I don't think I could hold two big challenges *and* a swap in my brain all at the same time!

[Catherine]

Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting group swap today. I don't think I could hold two big challenges..."

knitting swap?

[Rebecca]

It should work now. I didn't realize it was set to friends only.

[Becky]

Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting group swap today. I don't think I could hold two ..."

It was a very silly swap in a group over on Ravelry. There was no requirement that you had to knit or crochet anything for your swap partner, but since it's a yarnie site, pretty much everyone made at least a little something, and most of the swap boxes have had a ball or two of yarn in them, too.

[Catherine]

Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting group swap today. I don't think..."

that sounds like fun! I love doing needle crafts...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Rebecca wrote: "It should work now. I didn't realize it was set to friends only."

Thanks Rebecca!

[Becky]

Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting group swap today. ..."

Ravelry is an excellent site for anyone who enjoys any kind of yarn crafting. It's kind of similar to GR in the opportunities for social interaction, but it's much more user friendly. There are thousands of free patterns available, and thousands more available for purchase. You can search through projects to see what others have made to get inspiration. If you have questions about a pattern or technique, it's really easy to find help. And the information about all the different types of yarn on the market is downright dangerous!

http://www.ravelry.com/

[Breann]

Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting ..."

Oooh! I've used ravelry for patterns but not for social media type stuff. Sounds fun!

[Amanda]

Well I just got a surprise when my first lot of picks just came through to me. Just like Becky I was so into pass the parcel I forgot about Meet & Greet.

I will send out my picks for group 1 when I get home from work today :)

[Rebecca]

I think I've gotten everyone in group 3. If I missed someone, please let me know.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Becky wrote: "Ravelry is an excellent site for anyone who enjoys any kind of yarn crafting. It's kind of similar to GR in the opportunities for social interaction, but it's much more user friendly"

I'd never heard of this before, I am going to have to check it out!! I have a bazillion crochet projects I want to get to and I would love to crochet more. I had stopped for a couple of years because of some surgeries, but did make all the grandkids afghans for Christmas.

[Ezi]

All Done.
Everyone in Group 2 should have some pics from me

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hey Group 3 - I am super tired tonight and don't think I can get picks done like I planned. I should get them done before tomorrow afternoon though! So excited to dig into everyone's shelves!

[Catherine]

I've gotten half-way through group 1 picks...will finish up tomorrow :) promise

[Catherine]

Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Becky wrote: "I got so excited about the pass the parcel theme that I forgot we were getting groups tonight! Thank goodness I finished a knitting ..."

enabler alert!! lol! I just checked out this site....

[[deleted user]]

Thanks to everyone for their great picks so far! It's going to be a great 2 months!

Just so my team members know...I'm working on my picks. I work 4 days on, 3 off and I'm just now starting my work week, but I promise to squeeze them in when I can!

[Amanda]

Have finished picking for Group 1
Let me know if I have missed anyone :)

[Penney]

Good Morning Meet 'n' Greet Crew! And what a lovely morning it is when I wake up to gifts in my Inbox. Thank you Group 1! I'll start making this morning :D

[LaurLa]

Thanks to Group 1 for the picks so far! They look great and I can't wait to dig in. I am at work today and tomorrow (of course) and have a commitment this evening, so it may not be until Friday evening (US Eastern time) that I get my picks out! Sorry for the slight delay, I know how anxiously we all await ours picks!

[Nichole]

I should have everyone in Group 1 finished. Please let me know if I missed you!

[Tracy]

ok im in group 2 Tracy, I just replied back to the ones that sent me books, I know its stupid but how do I send the others their book picks

[Dee]

all my picks for group 3 should be done

[Anita Reads]

I've started to get picks from group 3, and they all look awesome. I'll try and find picks for you tonight, if not then I'll do it tomorrow, when I get home from work.

[Skandia]

I have finished sending picks to everyone in group 2. Please let me know if I missed someone.

[☘KathyD☘]

just finished all of my group 2 picks...please let me know if i missed you!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

I hope to have all picks out to Group 3 by tomorrow evening

[~Melissa~]

Group 3

I have sent all my picks ~ if I somehow missed you please let me know.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

Tracy wrote: "ok im in group 2 Tracy, I just replied back to the ones that sent me books, I know its stupid but how do I send the others their book picks"

hi, tracy.

when you're on the book list page, just click on the users name on the top left hand of the page and underneath the picture, still at the top of the page, will be an option to send a message or friend the person or...something else. i forget what the third option is.

[Shelby]

I should be able to start my picks after work tonight. :)

[Stacie]

I think I have sent out all my picks for group 2. Please let me know if I missed you!

[Becca]

Why does the signup keep closing earlier and earlier?? I made it a point to get on early this time and I missed it by a day! :(

[Becca]

If you're going to keep closing signups so early it would be easier for me if they opened when the last one starts. I make it a point to get on just for this challenge and have missed it the past 2 or 3 times :(

[Dee]

Becca - the last sign-up's (January) closed on the 17th; these closed on the 18th - so a day later

additionally, they were opened on March 7, so they have been open 11 days and a separate broadcast was sent out by Jane on the 8th to let people know

[Anita Reads]

Hey. I should have sent picks out to everyone from group 3 now. If I missed anyone please let me know :)

[Becca]

I never got the message :/ O well I guess...I thought that I'd have made it in time having more than 10 days before the end of the month but

[Dee]

if you look at every month - sign-ups from run from about the 6th (5-7) to the 17/18th - mark it on your calender

[Larissa]

Group 3 My picks are done! :)

[Amie]

I think I have all my picks done for Group 2.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

i've finished all my other challenge obligations (for now), so i'll start on my picks tonight for mng.

[Jojo]

Finished picks for group 2 (I think!) let me know if I've missed anyone.

[Holli]

I think I got everyone for Group 1. Please let me know if I missed you.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm done with my picks for Group 3 - let me know if I missed you! I double checked, but things get missed sometimes. =)

[Catherine]

finished all my group 1 picks :)

[Donna]

I'm about half done with my Group 1 picks. I'll do the rest by the end of the weekend.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'll be starting on my picks today hopefully :)

[Zara's Corner]

All my picks for Group 3 are done.

[Grace]

Group 2~~I will start your picks tomorrow after work.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I think (hope) I've done all my picks for Group 1, but it's been one interruption after another today, so if I missed anybody, just let me know!