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June Subdue the Shelf Roll Requests
Haha! Theresa, what a night it would be for you, your sisters and me to be at NYC bar-Woah! My girl Natalie would have to have to the bail money ready and waiting! 😂🍸🍸
Joanne wrote: "Haha! Theresa, what a night it would be for you, your sisters and me to be in at NYC bar-Woah! My girl Natalie would have to have to the bail money ready and waiting! 😂🍸🍸"I'd have a criminal defense attorney on speed dial if that happens. I do have connections in the Manhattan DA's office.
Anita, Just a note that my last 2 rolls were 2-1: "You may use up to 3 of your participation points to move yourself ahead up to 3 spaces.:I will mark this on my Board.
If there’s a ruckus in New York City, I think I have to be there! I would feel horribly this included to miss all the fun! Lord knows I have a number of party dresses ready to go.
Amy wrote: "If there’s a ruckus in New York City, I think I have to be there! I would feel horribly this included to miss all the fun! Lord knows I have a number of party dresses ready to go."You would! I mean anyone who dances with a santa in a crocs store in midtown ... you belong.
I am ready for my next roll, please! (1)
Roll requests for 6/14:Joy (1)
Nancy (1)
Olivermagnus (1)
Diana (5)
I'm ready for another roll (1). Thanks.
I'd like my next roll. My last book Joseph Balsamo was 612 pages, so it gives me 2 extra rolls. I would also like to use the bonus I got on April 29 for landing on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society which was tagged "friendship" 175 times - 2 more rolls (or maybe only one additional?)
If I got it right, today I can roll 5 (maybe 4) dice.
Diana H. wrote: "I'd like my next roll. My last book Joseph Balsamo was 612 pages, so it gives me one extra roll. I would also like to use the bonus I got on April 29 for landing on [book:The Guernse..."
I count 5, but I’m really tired. 1 regular roll, +2 for 600 pages, + 2 for 100 tags.
NancyJ wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "I'd like my next roll. My last book Joseph Balsamo was 612 pages, so it gives me one extra roll. I would also like to use the bonus I got on April 29 for landing on ..."
Yeah, I've just realised it too, Nancy, that 600+ pages is 2 more rolls) thanks!
Diana H. wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "I'd like my next roll. My last book Joseph Balsamo was 612 pages, so it gives me one extra roll. I would also like to use the bonus I got on April 29 ..."
It should be good!
Rolls for 6/14:Joy 2
Nancy 2
Olivermagnus 6
Diana 3-3-1-6-4
Anita wrote: "Rolls for 6/14:Joy 2
Nancy 2
Olivermagnus 6
Diana 3-3-1-6-4"
Thanks, Anita! The first 4 rolls let me roll off my Porter board, so now I'm on number 4 on my Engineer board!
Diana H. wrote: "Anita wrote: "Rolls for 6/14:Joy 2
Nancy 2
Olivermagnus 6
Diana 3-3-1-6-4"
Thanks, Anita! The first 4 rolls let me roll off my Porter board, so now I'm on number 4 on my Engineer board!"
Actually, it doesn't quite work that way!
You have rolled off the board, and now you request a roll for tomorrow, and that's your first roll on your new board.
The roll of 5 dice is considered one roll.
Oh, it seemed to me that it already happened before and the residual number was allowed to be used for the next board... I guess I have to go back to see if I got it wrong
Diana H. wrote: "Oh, it seemed to me that it already happened before and the residual number was allowed to be used for the next board... I guess I have to go back to see if I got it wrong"Oh, maybe I made an exception . . .if so, then it's fine. It's not really a big difference. I don't recollect, but I will take your word for it.
Anita wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "Oh, it seemed to me that it already happened before and the residual number was allowed to be used for the next board... I guess I have to go back to see if I got it wrong"Oh, ma..."
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... - I based my counting on this comment
Maybe it can be used in some cases only, which I didn't get. So I'll wait for your response before starting my next read.
Anita wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "Oh, it seemed to me that it already happened before and the residual number was allowed to be used for the next board... I guess I have to go back to see if I got it wrong"Oh, ma..."
That did happen at one point with one of the leaders - can't remember why -- seems reasonable in fact.
This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so addictive.
As always, I'm in awe at the amount of time and effort Anita puts in to making PBT challenges the best on the GR site. The other mods are outstanding, of course, but Anita is here every single day, even when she takes a 3 day vacation. The way Theresa got the train theme going added a lot of fun along the way.
I think I read 130 books for this game and I still want to read about 60 more that never came up on a roll. I plan to get to those this year. I started so many series I want to complete and I can't wait to get moving on those.
I need to finish some challenges in other groups and I know I have some binge watching I need to catch up on. In the meantime, I'll be following everyone's progress, and now that I have extra time, reading some reviews.
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
OM - you have been a stellar player, and you so clearly enjoyed all the books you read for it. Many of the genres you were reading are personal faves making reading your reviews either trips down Memory Lane or expansions of my TBR.
Stop into the Caboose any time. You have Conductor Emeritus status allowing you access to all the train's delights. Keep the bespoke Conductor Suit and accessories. Maybe you can use them for a future Halloween party.
Oliver the Conductress Emeritus! So proud of you. You have been an inspiration. You forever have a place on the train!
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Congratulations! Well done!
Yay, Oliver ... I'm still at clerk level and enjoying my S*L*O*W stroll through the tbr. In awe of all you (and other conductors) have accomplished in six short months! Like Theresa said, you have clearly enjoyed your journeys through our magical train and absolutely deserve your Conductor Emeritus status! If I ever make it through the train and back to the caboose, I'll look for you!
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Wow! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Wow, congrats to you, Lynda! It surprises me how many are able to request a new roll daily!
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Wow! 130 books already. At least the extended challenge kept you busy for almost half the year, after you aced the original one in no time.
You’re an inspiration, Lynda! It’s been fabulous seeing you getting so much fun out of the game, being such a great sport, and achieving such an amazing total! Warmest congratulations
Well done, Lynda! You have done a stellar job and deserve a well needed rest at your train's destination.
The train will be making a small detour to NYC and dropping Linda off at JFK airport. From there she will be flying off to St, Thomas, all expenses paid for by Tom! Tom is really a sweet guy
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Joanne wrote: "The train will be making a small detour to NYC and dropping Linda off at JFK airport. From there she will be flying off to St, Thomas, all expenses paid for by Tom! Tom is really a sweet guy>"
Well, he IS America's Sweetheart!
Joanne wrote: "The train will be making a small detour to NYC and dropping Linda off at JFK airport. From there she will be flying off to St, Thomas, all expenses paid for by Tom! Tom is really a sweet guy>"
What a great guy! Thanks everyone.
I am ready for another roll, please! (1)
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Amazing! Thanks for providing continual motivation to stop mood reading and get back to my board every time you lapped me :)
Congratulations Lynda! Enjoy your virtual trip to St Thomas. I'm still slowly going through my clerk level along with BC. I shall soon reach first class, thanks to Sue, as I finally started reading the book I was on when she moved me.
Roll requests for 6/15:Joy (1)
Hannah (3)
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Congratulations on completing EIGHT boards!! Astounding! I will admit that I never thought anyone would end up a Conductor, lol. And in half the year.
And thank you so much for the extremely kind words. I so appreciate them. Like so so much.
Heads up for the master game board: I'm using a "move forward 2 spaces" bonus to move to #13 on my Engineer board
I would like my next roll, please.My last book was 640 pages on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-S...
Olivermagnus wrote: "This roll takes me off the board! I'm calling it quits after completing eight boards. I have enjoyed this challenge so much. The excitement of not knowing what my next book was going to be was so..."
Congratulations - such a fantastic achievement! It's great that you enjoyed so many of the books you read, and I'm just sorry that one of the books you enjoyed least was one that you chose to read from one of my boards!
**Announcement**I am traveling this weekend. I may be around to give some of you your rolls tomorrow, but Cindy is going to be my back-up for the weekend to ensure all requested rolls are handed out.
The timing may be a bit off the normal routine. I won't have a laptop, but will be checking in on the app.
Rachel N. wrote: "Congratulations Lynda! Enjoy your virtual trip to St Thomas. I'm still slowly going through my clerk level along with BC. I shall soon reach first class, thanks to Sue, as I finally started reading..."I'm another still on Clerk level! But I may get through my board sooner than expected, as my last roll was a special roll that, after reading my next book, will catapault me 15 extra spaces ahead!
Anita wrote: "**Announcement**I am travelling this weekend. I may be around to give some of you your rolls tomorrow, but Cindy is going to be my back-up for the weekend to ensure all requested rolls are handed..."
So, yeah. Fridays will always be later for me by the time I'm online. It will be evening for me (so closer to 9:00pm Eastern) tomorrow, but Saturday should be just after noon my time (2:00ish Eastern) for me to pop in to do the rolls.
Anita - enjoy your long weekend! Cindy - we all appreciate your stepping in, and given we all have plenty to read for other challenges or book clubs or just for fun, we can amuse ourselves during these service adjustments from the Subdue Express's regular schedule.
Lord knows I still have 2 books to read and a sage burning to conduct before asking for another roll!
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And JoAnne, one of my sista's from another motha', is just as sassy and PITA as my younger sisters from the same mother!
This is definitely a favorite social media group of mine, one of first I check. Before Popsugar, I had never done a reading challenge. Before PBT I had never participated in games like this either. These get me through so much of my TBR every year. I love it. I love the discussions that spontaneously spring up. I love how global it is.
I love how the mods share their reading and personalities and embrace our 'unofficial' efforts.
Now, Ursula the Rampant Randomizer ... she's another story. I do see she's flying under the radar at the moment ... 👀👾👀