June Subdue the Shelf Roll Requests

[Hannah]

I'd like my next roll (1), thank you.

[NancyJ]

I’m ready for a new roll please. I hope the next book is better.

[LibraryCin]

Anita wrote: "This would be anytime after you finish a book (doesn't have to be right now). So anytime after you finish a book, you can move forward 15 spaces. Your call when you do..."

Thank you! I will read the one that puts me 10 ahead (via the roll) now. Then I'll immediately use the 15 from the special roll after that.

[Anita]

Rolls for 6/10:

Olivermagnus 4-6-5
Joy 5
Booknblues 3
Robin 6
Hannah 5
Nancy 1

[Robin P]

Yay, I needed more than 3 so I can avoid going back to my previous board.

[Pam]

Ready for a roll (1) please!

[Joy D]

I am ready for my next roll, please! (1)

[Olivermagnus]

I'm ready for another roll (2). Thanks.

My last book was never published as a hardback, but both the paperback (523) and Kindle (525) versions were over 500 pages.


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[Hannah]

I would like my next roll (1), please.

ETA: I used a saved bonus to move forward an extra two spaces as I had already read the book I landed on, so I have just read #74. I made a note of this on my tracking thread.

[NancyJ]

I'm ready for my next roll please.

[NancyJ]

Note - I discovered that I downloaded the wrong book for my space. It was the same title, but wrong author. So I used a reward to reach the space for a different books. It's all noted on my tracking logs.

[Anita]

Rolls for 6/11:

Pam 5
Joy 4
Olivermagnus 3-6
Hannah 3
Nancy 4

[Pam]

Ack! Ok, that's another book from someone else's board for me.

@Nicole: Is the Remote Control on your board this one by Nnedi Okorafor?

[Joy D]

I am ready for my next roll, please! (1)

[Olivermagnus]

I'm ready for another roll (1). Thanks.

[Robin P]

I'm ready for a roll also (1).

[Anita]

Roll requests for 6/12:

Joy (1)
Olivermagnus (1)
Robin (1)
Hannah (1)

[Booknblues]

Did I miss Shake it up Sunday?

[Hannah]

I'm ready for my next roll (1), please.

[Anita]

Booknblues wrote: "Did I miss Shake it up Sunday?"

No, but I did! Guess it will be Make It Up Monday!

[Anita]

Rolls for 6/12:

Joy 1
Olivermagnus 3
Robin 5
Hannah 6

[Anita]

Make It Up Monday aka Shake It Up Sunday, except late

The randomizer selected Ellen. I'm sorry Ellen!

You will be moving back 2, after you complete your current book.

[Ellen]

Anita wrote: "Make It Up Monday aka Shake It Up Sunday, except late

The randomizer selected Ellen. I'm sorry Ellen!

You will be moving back 2, after you complete your current book."
No apologies necessary! It all adds to the fun.

[Robin P]

My roll of 5 put me on Space 15 on the Engineer Board! I don't remember if I still read the book on that space or if I wait to see where the Randomizer puts me and read that one.

[Anita]

Robin P wrote: "My roll of 5 put me on Space 15 on the Engineer Board! I don't remember if I still read the book on that space or if I wait to see where the Randomizer puts me and read that one."

You do read it, and then request your ride on the Shinkansen!

[Theresa]

Ellen wrote: "Anita wrote: "Make It Up Monday aka Shake It Up Sunday, except late

The randomizer selected Ellen. I'm sorry Ellen!

You will be moving back 2, after you complete your current book."
No apologies ..."


Notice I kept my mouth shut this week after being knocked back two weeks in a row by Ursula the Rampant Randomizer! I'm planning a sage burning over Ursula when I am finally able to roll a die - or rather 2 dice from clerk- again. One book read, 2 to go before then ...

[Theresa]

Anita wrote: "Robin P wrote: "My roll of 5 put me on Space 15 on the Engineer Board! I don't remember if I still read the book on that space or if I wait to see where the Randomizer puts me and read that one."

..."

Oh I am so jealous, Robin! Have a great ride!

[Booknblues]

Theresa wrote: "Ellen wrote: "Anita wrote: "Make It Up Monday aka Shake It Up Sunday, except late

The randomizer selected Ellen. I'm sorry Ellen!

You will be moving back 2, after you complete your current book."..."

Because of your experience, I was a bit nervous about saying anything.

[Robin P]

Anita wrote: "Robin P wrote: "My roll of 5 put me on Space 15 on the Engineer Board! I don't remember if I still read the book on that space or if I wait to see where the Randomizer puts me and read that one."

..."

Ok, thanks!

[Jen K]

I'm ready for my next roll please. (1)

[Diana]

I'm close to the end of my board (just finished #89) and will roll 3 dice on my next turn. Can I post my Engineer board without rolling off the Porter board? I just don't want to lose any bonuses if I set the board after knowing my roll.

[Anita]

Diana H. wrote: "I'm close to the end of my board (just finished #89) and will roll 3 dice on my next turn. Can I post my Engineer board without rolling off the Porter board? I just don't want to lose any bonuses i..."

Yes, please go ahead with setting up your new board, Diana!!

[Joanne]

Yes Diana, I will answer for Anita on this as I did the same thing. Go ahead and post your board-Congratulations! And by the way, I am so happy to see you still here with us-with all the turmoil in your country I am sure reading is a very special friend for you and it makes me happy to be a part of your friend circle! Always thinking of you and yours.

[Joy D]

I am ready for another roll, please! (1)

[NancyJ]

I'm ready for my next roll please (1)

[Olivermagnus]

I'm ready for another roll (1). Thanks.

[Theresa]

Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Ellen wrote: "Anita wrote: "Make It Up Monday aka Shake It Up Sunday, except late

The randomizer selected Ellen. I'm sorry Ellen!

You will be moving back 2, after you complete you..."

I did raise an eyebrow at your question - half admired your bravery and shuddered at your poking ....

[Hannah]

I'm ready for my next roll (1), please.

[Anita]

Roll requests for 6/13:

Jen K (1)
Joy (1)
Nancy (1)
Olivermagnus (1)
Hannah (1)

[Diana]

Joanne wrote: "Yes Diana, I will answer for Anita on this as I did the same thing. Go ahead and post your board-Congratulations! And by the way, I am so happy to see you still here with us-with all the turmoil in..."

Thank you for your kind words, Joanne! You are right - I find solace in reading books and participating in the different challenges here in PBT. I remember joining in the first months of Covid because I wanted to have somebody to discuss books with. And I'm so glad that this was the first group I'd found!

[Robin P]

I guess I joined during the pandemic too because the group was in the middle of Poll Ballot, which looked really crazy from the outside, so that must have been 2020. I'm quite sure it was BC who encouraged me to join because we were in a couple other groups together and I mentioned to her that I had joined and quit groups because they had minimal participation. She assured me this group was really active! When we started Zoom calls, I got to "meet" a bunch of you regularly, which was a bonus.

[Diana]

Robin P wrote: "I guess I joined during the pandemic too because the group was in the middle of Poll Ballot, which looked really crazy from the outside, so that must have been 2020. I'm quite sure it was BC who en..."

Yeah, I also remember Poll Ballot and how crazy it looked to me - the person who hasn't seen such challenges before:) Unfortunately, I was too shy at that time to join Zoom meetings which I regret a lot.

[Amy]

So glad to see you Diana. I think of you often.

I’ve been feeling like we need to give Theresa some kind of an award or a prize or at least an acknowledgment. Like isn’t there a good sport award? Especially since she’s been such a good train administrator. Maybe we see what pops up at the end of the year. I at least wanted to acknowledge her yet another time. She and Joanne are like the spirit of the train.

[Theresa]

Thank you, Amy! It all makes it more fun for me ... though Ursula the Rampant Randomizer has messed with the wrong player! Got my gimlet eye on Ursula. 👁

JoAnne and I would of course accept any special treats, prizes, or awards anyone cares to confer.

[Robin P]

Yes, prize for team spirit/creativity/humor or something.

Also kudos to the Mods for accepting the enhanced version of the game. I'm sure in some groups the Mod who started the game would get angry at members who tried to add to the original concept. Then the people with the suggestions would get all huffy and other members would take sides, lots of passive/aggressive comments and maybe people quitting the group! Sounds ridiculous but I have seen this often both online and IRL.

And as I said in the very beginning, much credit to the Mods for creating a game that they have to monitor closely every single day. The last couple of years were less demanding in that way.

[Amy]

I will acknowledge you both at the end of the game. I do have your addresses. I think the spirit just might move me.

[Anita]

Robin P wrote: "Yes, prize for team spirit/creativity/humor or something.

Also kudos to the Mods for accepting the enhanced version of the game. I'm sure in some groups the Mod who started the game would get angr..."

Oh thank you for such kind words! I'm very thrilled that members bring creative energy to our challenges. We have been extraordinarily lucky in terms of having a good group of members. It's definitely a labor of love for me!

[Anita]

Rolls for 6/13:

Jen K 5
Joy 2
Nancy 1
Olivermagnus 5
Hannah 6

[Joanne]

Thank you Amy for the mention! I love this place and all the friends I have made. A few of you know that there are many days when I am not able to do anything but read and troll the on line places I go-this is my very favorite place to be. I have said it elsewhere, but our lovely Theresa has become like a big sister to be, we connected with our sassy humor and here we are!

[Theresa]

Amy wrote: "I will acknowledge you both at the end of the game. I do have your addresses. I think the spirit just might move me."

😘