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September Subdue the Shelf Roll Requests
Theresa wrote: "@Anita and @JoAnne - just confirming as I am not used to getting any specials with my rolls - guess the Under the Sea silk pjs bribe gift had some influence on Ursula - My last roll was a 6. This..."
So there's been some confusion about this, and I just answered it for someone else.
"Any combination totaling 7: You move 7 spaces and stay on that space, but you may read the book you land on OR one book forward or one book back - - your choice."
This rule was written when there was one board. The person isn't moving an extra 7 spaces. The special thing about it is you get a choice on what to read.
That same concept applies on subsequent boards.
So, if someone is on the original board, they rolled a seven, they move seven spaces, and they can read one of the three books - - the one they landed on, or the one in front or in back of the one they landed on.
If you are on subsequent boards, you've moved the seven spaces already (the 6 - for which you read a book already - and then the 1), and NOW, you may do the special part of reading one of three books - - either the one you landed upon with your 1. Or the one behind it. Or the one in front of it.
I just want to be clear that you do not get to move an extra 7 spaces. The special part is the reading choice not any additional forward movement.
Let me know if this needs more clarification!
Roll requests for 9/10:Tien (1)
Nancy (2)
Robin (1)
Jen K (1)
Shake It Up SundaySorry, Joy. You are today's victim of Ursula. Please finish your book and move back 1.
Anita wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@Anita and @JoAnne - just confirming as I am not used to getting any specials with my rolls - guess the Under the Sea silk pjs bribe gift had some influence on Ursula - My last ro..."
Thanks for the clarification Anita, that is what I assumed. Sadly, specials are not my forte' as Ursula ignores me when it comes to doling them out
Booknblues wrote: "My last two rolls were 2,1. I'm going to use participation points to move ahead 3 to 49 and will note it on my board."I did not see this last night before I signed off-your position on the Masterboard has been corrected
Anita wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@Anita and @JoAnne - just confirming as I am not used to getting any specials with my rolls - guess the Under the Sea silk pjs bribe gift had some influence on Ursula - My last ro..."
Thanks Anita. I didn’t think she meant she was moving 7 extra spaces, so thanks for clarifying that.
I forgot to mention my book was 560 pages, so I need 2 rolls today. Thanks! https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Copperhe...
Anita wrote: "Shake It Up SundaySorry, Joy. You are today's victim of Ursula. Please finish your book and move back 1."
I was afraid it would be me, as I am on space 99 of my current board and really didn't want to go back! I guess having it twice on this board was enough for Ursula.
It seems like Theresa should write advertising or screenplays or something with her clever ideas. I bet many of us will refer to train cars and the evil Ursula even when this challenge is over.
Anita wrote: "Shake It Up SundaySorry, Joy. You are today's victim of Ursula. Please finish your book and move back 1."
Will do.
I need to get ready to head out in the rain for my IRL Feminerdy Book Club, so a few quick acknowledgements:@Anita - thanks - NOW it makes sense! Like JoAnne, Ursula keeps me mostly out of the special rolls and the only other time I got the 'Roll 7' option was one of my first rolls on Clerk in January. Will update my board properly when I return - I will be on my Porter #20 and likely reading that book.
@Robin - I very nearly refered to the randomizer being used in a summer challenge in another group as Ursula! It is happening! I do write for a living -- as a lawyer. Maybe not always as entertainingly, but definitely building storylines that need to be carried through.
@Tien - have CGI Tom show you the fannel and fleece lined silks and, imported from the Gujurat in India, the double sided silk/wool loungers with accompanying robes. I am sure you will find a cozy ensemble to suit.
Thanks for the rule clarification, Anita. Just for the record, I did not move any extra spaces, just had a choice of 3 books. It's good to know that I interpreted it correctly.
I looked back at your link and was very happy to see you did interpret correctly! I think Theresa may also be interpreting it correctly, but I want to make it extra clear just in case!
Starting my next Subdue Book Today. Its Porter 38. I seem to have lost track of the train. Except that all my buddies are there in the second class lounge with me, and everyone seems to have silk pajamas on. Especially the men, which I have absolutely no objection to. I tend to prefer a silky negligee set with robe, myself, but I fear that might not be appropriate for the train - so what the hell, order me some silk pajamas as well. I think I prefer a beautiful purple, although a burgundy, blue, or green might be next choices. Save Grnarly and I a seat on a chaise. I am settling in with Midnight Train to Paris. Oh - and did you see two books flying out the windows? HayJay and I just threw Peach Spring Blossom right off of the train! Notes for CGI Tom and the Cabana Boys: Go bring Hannah and Robin a drink from me as a thank you. And put a pretty umbrella in it. And send a nice warm croissant or scone to HayJay for me. In fact, pass them around to everyone as a wonderful Sunday morning treat. Lemon Scones anyone? Pumpkin for Fall? Chocolate Croissant? Looks like a glorious day.
I'm ready for a new roll please (1).Enjoying the all the pjs from the caboose though I'm ready for flannel weather.
Going to hand out some rolls a bit early today, but will check back for more later!Rolls for 9/10:
Tien 5
Nancy 6-2
Robin 5
Jen K 1
Oof, tough start on the board for me. Unfortunately that is a 1-1 for me. Sorry Joy!
While waiting for my fellow Feminerdists, I updated my tracking and checked tags. Ursula clearly liked the silk loungers - my book at #20 not only matches monthly tag, it has enough to earn me extra dice to use in future AND gives me a literary fiction read for this month I can fit in. I already have NF, fantasy, and crime fiction to read by month end, two of them honkers, and even I could not color any of them as Lit Fic. Plus I own a copy of it and already found it in the TBR Towers!The
The book is The Stationery Shop.
Anita wrote: "Going to hand out some rolls a bit early today, but will check back for more later!Rolls for 9/10:
Tien 5
Nancy 6-2
Robin 5
Jen K 1"
Hooray, I am off my board! I don't remember if I just use the roll to go onto the next board? That is, I was on #99 so now I will be on #4 of the next board? Or is there something else I need to do? I will post the next board in any case.
Hi Robin,If you have rolled off your board (yay!) you do not move to the next board. Please set up your new board and request another roll (the first for the new board) once you are ready!
Jen K wrote: "Oof, tough start on the board for me. Unfortunately that is a 1-1 for me. Sorry Joy!"
No problem, Jen.
Anita & JoAnne, I will probably use one of my advantages to finish my board after reading the 1,1 move, since I appear to be going backwards! LOL.
Amy wrote: "Starting my next Subdue Book Today. Its Porter 38. I seem to have lost track of the train. Except that all my buddies are there in the second class lounge with me, and everyone seems to have silk p..."Amy, could you please update your personal board-you still show yourself on number 32- I do have you on the correct #38, however it makes keeping track easier for me if your board shows you in the correct spot-Thanks, and blessings to you on this lovely Sunday afternoon.
I Will Do It! You (and you all) have a beautiful Sunday.
Joy D wrote: "Jen K wrote: "Oof, tough start on the board for me. Unfortunately that is a 1-1 for me. Sorry Joy!"
No problem, Jen.
Anita & JoAnne, I will probably use one of my advantages to finish my board..."
Ursula has definitely had an eagle eye on you and the cackles heard when she rolls should serve as warning! I think she wants you using up all those accrued advantages. Maybe she won't recognize you 8n the new uniform going forward.
I bolded number 38. I think that because you have to post your review before asking for a new roll, I never know the next step before the next day or two. And I don't generally go that thread in between reviews. But happy to make sure it happens in a more timely fashion. I have another conversation to start - but where? Kaffeeklatch?
Anita wrote: "Hi Robin,If you have rolled off your board (yay!) you do not move to the next board. Please set up your new board and request another roll (the first for the new board) once you are ready!"
Thanks, I have my new board under the Engineer thread, BUT
I just realized my last 2 rolls were 6, 5. Therefore I have to read a book on someone else's board before my next roll! And here I thought I was finally done. I will read a book from Theresa's Clerk board - Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions. I picked this up randomly at a used bookstore some months ago, but it hasn't been on any of my boards.
Robin P wrote: "Anita wrote: "Hi Robin,If you have rolled off your board (yay!) you do not move to the next board. Please set up your new board and request another roll (the first for the new board) once you are..."
😅, Robin - always in a hurry to move on!
I think I still really don’t know who the troublemaker actually is. I was too embarrassed to tell you I had no idea. I think it’s burns me on this evening to admit that, is the knowledge that surely, my transgression of failure to bold in between reviews could not cause me to gain such infamous status. Although I do wish to remain on the good side of train management. I better get my embolding practice in order. But it did make me wonder who our sassy reader actually is……. Who is giving the cabana boy’s a run for their money?
I'm ready for my next roll (3)My last book had 608 pages. Link to the hardcover on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Children-Time-...
Amy wrote: "I think I still really don’t know who the troublemaker actually is. I was too embarrassed to tell you I had no idea. I think it’s burns me on this evening to admit that, is the knowledge that surel..."LoL- and here I thought you were joking that you did not know that it is I who is this Sassy person whom Theresa refers to. Surly you have noticed the love/hate sister relationship we have cultivated here-
And please, I did not mean to call you out, merely suggest that your board needed updating. Perhaps I should have sent a private message, *sigh* That is an issue of this Sassy Reader, the words go from my mind to either my lips or the keyboard and once that is done, there is no getting them back, Deleting a post is not something I would ever do, just not in my play book. Sassy, I am with full disclosure.
Roll requests for 9/11:Sue (3)
Joy (2)
Nancy (1)
I am ready for my next roll please (2 dice).My last book was 544 pages:
https://www.amazon.com/Poppy-War-Nove...
Joanne wrote: "Amy wrote: "I think I still really don’t know who the troublemaker actually is. I was too embarrassed to tell you I had no idea. I think it’s burns me on this evening to admit that, is the knowledg..."We love our Sassy JoAnne! She keeps us on our toes and laughing! Sassy is good! Sassy is fun! Sassy gave us CGI Tom!
Sassy = Smart Ass that needs a firm hand occasionally to keep that sassy edge honed. 😉.
Amy wrote: " I better get my embolding practice in order..."Look at it this way, Amy - if one of us gets the opportunity to move you 15 spaces, your bolded location on your board makes it easier to pick a book to move you to. Since that could happen at any time, you want your board kept currently emboldened.
Theresa, excellent point!!!!!! I guess I'd better knock out all the books I've already read 15 ahead as well. Joanne ~ All my money was on you. Sass and Class!
Rolls for 9/11:Sue 5-2-5
Joy 3-3
Nancy 5
As mentioned in my prior post, in conjunction with this roll, I am using a tag-related benefit earned earlier in the game to move forward 5 spaces, which takes me off the end of the Loop 5 Board. I will put together my next Board for Conductor Loop 6 and notify when it is ready.
🎇🎇🎇IT'S ANITA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🎇🎇🎇To celebrate having Anita back with us less stressed, happy, and full time, we are having a Subdue Express PAJAMA PARTY!
Yes, the ENTIRE TRAIN!
Anita of course is the guest of honor and will be waited on hand and foot by CGI Tom personally.
Everyone (you too, Anita!) gets new loungers, robes, pjs in whatever style, color/pattern, fabric, size they want. The Wardrobe Attendant from Royal Coach will be by with the firefighters from 2nd Class Lounge rolling the racks behind them to supply you. This is a magical wardrobe and the racks will produce whatever you desire.
Manicurists will be setting up in each car to give manis/pedis. PIzza 🍕 will be delivered. Appropriate snacks and beverages will be flowing freely - but first there will be champagne toasts to welcome back our Anita! 🍾🥂
Cabanna Boys have promised there will be streaming of any movies you wish - personally I find a LOTR marathon to be perfect chickfilm viewing - all those hunky men! - but I defer to the majority.
Joy's Magical Games and Puzzles Trunk will be rolled through the car by the staff of the Royal Coach and First Class and Parlor Cars.
OOOH, I see fresh baked brownies and cookies arriving on the platform - plenty for all! No need to stampede!
After all, CGI Tom's Black Amex Card is paying for it all - no limits!
Just heard - URSULA provided the brownies and cookies - fresh baked by several noted grandmother bakers! Even Ursula missed Anita!
Theresa wrote: "🎇🎇🎇IT'S ANITA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🎇🎇🎇To celebrate having Anita back with us less stressed, happy, and full time, we are having a Subdue Express PAJAMA PARTY!
Yes, the ENTIRE TRAIN!
Anita of cou..."
Awwww! Thank you so much, Theresa!! Not gonna lie, I feel HAPPY!!!
Brownies AND cookies!! Yummy, yum, yum.
I like dancing so get ready to party, people!!
Anita wrote: "Theresa wrote: "🎇🎇🎇IT'S ANITA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🎇🎇🎇To celebrate having Anita back with us less stressed, happy, and full time, we are having a Subdue Express PAJAMA PARTY!
Yes, the ENTIRE TRAI..."
Cabanna Boys have the DJ setting up on the platform!
Let's Party! Congratulations Anita! What's on the playlist? I could use some dance music to wake my body up.
NancyJ wrote: "Let's Party! Congratulations Anita! What's on the playlist? I could use some dance music to wake my body up."
Anita's Faves up first - so spill!
Amy has dancing shoes - her playlist is up next. What's on it?
Let's hear from everyone - what would be on your playlist? Salsa or merengue? The Twist? Disco with Donna Summers? Album from Dirty Dancing? Or Mamma Mia?
@Nancy - what would be on yours? Personally I start with the Pointer Sisters.
Yay, party! Glad to have Anita back!Now that you mentioned ABBA, Theresa, I would definitely start with "The Dancing Queen"!
Um, don't laugh, but I really like very contemporary music like David Guetta, Dua Lipa, anything mixed by Tiesto, Demi Lovato. Like club music. So I might scare everyone else off the train . . .
Got the play list goingLet's Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQwCg...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGu...
And may I be the first to toast AnitaHere is to you Anita, for all you do, for all you have done! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I have setup my new Board and am ready for my first roll! (1)Glad to hear someone else in the vicinity of my age likes contemporary music - I'm with you, Anita!
Sorry Anita, I missed your likes on music as we posted at the same time-
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I've spent the weekend in my oodie (it's still rather too cold for a silk pj here...) but I'm loving all those prints!