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November Subdue the Shelf Roll Requests
In case anybody wondered, I am committed to finishing some other books and outside commitments before the end of this month, and will resume after that.
Robin P wrote: "In case anybody wondered, I am committed to finishing some other books and outside commitments before the end of this month, and will resume after that."You can jump back on the train anytime! I’m doing the same thing.
I had to read back to find out the plans for Friendsgiving! Thank you to Train Management and to the Cabana Boys for making us a special feast. But of course Friendsgiving is all about the people you make the journey with. Thank you friends for being on the journey together. We have each made our lives more enriching and deepened because of the ride we are taking together.
Anita & JoAnne, in lieu of a roll today, I would like to use a Special Advantage from 8/25 to move forward 10 spaces, which puts me on #64.
One thing you can be sure about happening at this Friendsgiving. There will be lots and lots of talk of books!
Roll requests for 11/18:Sue (1)
Daniel (2)
Linda C (2)
Welcome back, Daniel! It's been awhile. Good to see you are still reading!
@Daniel - I've alerted the Royal Coach staff to your imminent arrival! They were wondering if you had taken up permanent residence in Private Parlor Car. Of course the Parlor Car attendants have been bragging around the train staff snack cart about how buddy buddy they have become with you.And Joi isn't far behind!
Royal Coach will be rolling out the red carpet I think.
My roll gives me a 6, 5 combination, so I'll need to read a book from someone else's board.Also, when I finish that, I'm going to add 1 to my roll from a tag-related benefit.
Wow all three of you have special rolls today!Daniel, your (2-3) roll gives you an extra swap to be used at any time. So if you land on a book that doesn’t work out, you can swap a book that is just as long or longer. (Compare the amazon hardcover lengths). If you don’t need it this round, you can save it for the next one.
Linda, with your (1-3) roll, you will be asked to move another player up to 15 forward or back. Anita will tell you who will be moved. (The logs may need a day to be updated, so I usually check with the person to be moved - to check where they are, or to ask if there is one particular book they’d prefer next.)
Linda C wrote: "I'm ready for another roll - still in first round"Linda, for your special roll you will be moving Diana. You can move her forward or backward up to 15 spaces.
Shake It Up SundaySo sorry, Joy, but you've been shook! Please move back 3 after you finish your current read.
Anita - My roll yesterday gave me a 6,5 roll. Can I pick anyone's board? Or is the other player assigned?
Anita wrote: "Shake It Up SundaySo sorry, Joy, but you've been shook! Please move back 3 after you finish your current read."
Will do. I just finished my current book, so I'll move back 3 now, putting me on space 61.
So-Off Theresa goes, just got on the the connection to Philly for vacation and what happens? The cabana boys all pull out a book (or lifted one from the occupants, so check your stash!) And can I find Tom to restore order? No! Just look at these guys! 🙂
HAHAHA!CGI Tom is gone - off on his seasonal job conducting on The Polar Express. Spotted him at work last night.
If you remember, JoAnne brought him on board without clearance from Train Management. Seems she also 'forgot' to negotiate and get a signed contract with him through December 20th.
Joanne wrote: "Sue, you can pick anyone's board, just note it on your board"Oh good - I'm off to look at everyone's boards. I expect to find 1 book to read and another 10 to add to my TBR.
Theresa wrote: "HAHAHA!CGI Tom is gone - off on his seasonal job conducting on The Polar Express. Spotted him at work last night.
If you remember, JoAnne brought him on board without clearance from Train Manage..."
Yada, yada, Theresa! Accountants don't negotiate -if it's free they take it, when it cost something there are endless meetings with unknowledgeable workers . Tom worked for food.
Sue wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Sue, you can pick anyone's board, just note it on your board"Oh good - I'm off to look at everyone's boards. I expect to find 1 book to read and another 10 to add to my TBR."
Only 10?
Theresa wrote: "Sue wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Sue, you can pick anyone's board, just note it on your board"Oh good - I'm off to look at everyone's boards. I expect to find 1 book to read and another 10 to add to my..."
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Anita wrote: "Linda C wrote: "I'm ready for another roll - still in first round"Linda, for your special roll you will be moving Diana. You can move her forward or backward up to 15 spaces."
I have no idea where she is and what is good for her, so I will just make her day and give her a full leap of 15 spaces.
Linda C wrote: "Anita wrote: "Linda C wrote: "I'm ready for another roll - still in first round"Linda, for your special roll you will be moving Diana. You can move her forward or backward up to 15 spaces."
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Thanks a lot, Linda! This will put me on #27 - Shutter Island
I would like another roll, please! (3)I am using one of my tag-related benefits to roll 2 extra dice.
Hiding from Ursula as I mention that I am halfway through my #89. If I were a clerk I would be asking for a roll already. Very excited to finish out this challenge as a Porter. I am quite proud of us all. Props to Train Management for making this a super fun ride.
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I am using a tag-related benefit to roll 2 extra dice for a total of 3.