Dysentery Dodgers (14)

[Vicki]

Thanks, Masoodah :)

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

Thank you!! :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

This is Week 6 of your journey West to Oregon. Each team member will read a book that will take them 70 miles.

To go 70 miles, read a book:
with the numbers 7 and 0 in the publication date - OR -
written by an author whose first, middle, or last initial can be found in MILES - OR -
with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')

*******************************************************

You received the Starvation Calamity Card.

Hopefully you have the Supply Card that blocks this Calamity.

If you don't have the Supply Card, one team member will need to read the task to counteract the Calamity. You will miss out on the 70 miles that that team member's book would add to the total mileage for that Week.

A different team member can read two (2) books during the Week to make up the 70 miles that the person reading for the Supply Card will not accomplish. The two books must both meet the criteria for traveling the 70 miles.

- OR -

Two or more team members can 'buddy read' a book. The book must meet the criteria for traveling or the Supply Card for the Calamity. The one (1) book will counteract the Calamity and travel the necessary 70 miles.


Rules
You can't begin reading your book until Monday morning, 12:01 a.m. your time.
You must finish and report your book by Sunday night 11:59 p.m. your time.
Books must be 140 pages or more.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Graphic Novels must be at least 200 pages.

[Masoodah]

We got the starvation calamity and of course our food supply card got stolen. 😭

-Food - read a book with double letters in a word in the title.

I'm happy to read for the supply card as I have a book that matches or I don't mind reading the two books for 70 miles task if someone else wants to do the supply card task.

[Vicki]

I also will be reading a book tomorrow that has double LL in it, so between the two of us we'll get it covered.

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

Thanks team!

[Masoodah]

Vicki wrote: "I also will be reading a book tomorrow that has double LL in it, so between the two of us we'll get it covered."

I'll read the two books for 70 miles and you can do supply card xx

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Do we still need to read a book also. I am a bit confused! Doesn't take much ;)

[Vicki]

Masoodah wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I also will be reading a book tomorrow that has double LL in it, so between the two of us we'll get it covered."

I'll read the two books for 70 miles and you can do supply card xx"

OK, so do I still need to read a book for this? (I'm also confused, Jade.)

To go 70 miles, read a book:
with the numbers 7 and 0 in the publication date - OR -
written by an author whose first, middle, or last initial can be found in MILES - OR -
with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')

[Masoodah]

Vicki wrote: "Masoodah wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I also will be reading a book tomorrow that has double LL in it, so between the two of us we'll get it covered."

I'll read the two books for 70 miles and you can do ..."

I dont think you need to Vicki? Just to make sure you can ask Lanelle.

"If you don't have the Supply Card, one team member will need to read the task to counteract the Calamity. You will miss out on the 70 miles that that team member's book would add to the total mileage for that Week."

Because then I'll be reading two books for the 70 miles - mine and yours if you are doing the suplly card task

[Vicki]

Masoodah wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Masoodah wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I also will be reading a book tomorrow that has double LL in it, so between the two of us we'll get it covered."

I'll read the two books for 70 miles a..."

Oh, thanks! :)

[Vicki]

Completion Post - Week 6

Book: The Queens of Crime
Pages: 320
Date Completed: 18 February
Task: -Food - read a book with double letters in a word in the title.
How it Fits: Queens has double EE's in it.

[Vicki]

I realized that the book I planned to read with double LL's I had already started Sunday night so it wouldn't have counted. But I also had to read this one today because NetGalley is going to archive it today...the audiobook.

[Masoodah]

🚶Completion post #6.1 - Week 6🚶

Individual completion post- Masoodah

Book/Author: Betting on You by Lynn Painter
Pages: 425pgs
Date read: 20/02/2025
Task: written by an author whose first, middle, or last initial can be found in MILES
How It Fits: Authors first name is Lynn - L found in MILES.

[Masoodah]

I am currently reading my second book for the 70 miles so should be done with that either today or tomorrow x

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

I'll be done on Sunday with my book :)

[Masoodah]

Ive finished my second book, will post tomorrow as im currently on tablet rn so difficult to post xx

[Masoodah]

🚶Completion post #6.2 - Week 6🚶

Individual completion post- Masoodah

Book/Author: The Liar's Houseby Carla Kovach
Pages: 326pgs
Date read: 23/02/2025
Task: Read a book with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')
How It Fits: Title begins with T or L

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

🚶Completion post #6.2 - Week 6🚶
Task: Read a book with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')
Random in Death by J.D. Robb

Read 2/23
Starts with R

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

Jade — can you check us in after you post your book? Thanks!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I need to remind you that Completion Posts must be made before midnight your time.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

This is Week 7 of your journey West to Oregon. You have reached Fort Factory. It's time to rest. You can read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more.

You also need to decide which two Supply Cards you might need for the remainder of your journey. No one needs to read the tasks for the Cards. Just let me know which Cards you picked in your Team's Completion Post.


Rules
You can't begin reading your book until Monday morning, 12:01 a.m. your time.
You must finish and report your book by Sunday night 11:59 p.m. your time.
Books must be 140 pages or more.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Graphic Novels must be at least 200 pages.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Lanelle wrote: "I need to remind you that Completion Posts must be made before midnight your time."

Apologies, I thought I had posted my book on the 18th, but I seem to be having issues using the web version on my phone as it hasn't saved. Are we too late to check in for last week, have made a post anyway just incase. Sorry!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

🚶Completion post #6.2 - Week 6🚶
Task: Read a book with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')
A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hill

Read 2/18
Starts with A

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Apologies, I thought I had posted my book on the 18th, but I seem to be having issues using the web version on my phone as it hasn't saved. Are we too late to check in for last week, have made a post anyway just in case. Sorry!"

I haven't heard any good reviews about the Goodreads app. Many people struggle with it. Completion Post accepted. But others need to be aware of the midnight rule, too.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Lanelle wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Apologies, I thought I had posted my book on the 18th, but I seem to be having issues using the web version on my phone as it hasn't saved. Are we too late to check in for ..."

It is horrendous. I am not getting emails or notifications even when I tick to get them. Not sure what is going on. Many thanks :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "It is horrendous. I am not getting emails or notifications even when I tick to get them. Not sure what is going on."

Horrendous is the perfect word!

Goodreads quit providing email notifications a few weeks ago. A lot of people are very unhappy. Especially moderators :(

[Vicki]

Completion Post - Week 7

Book: The Bluest Eye
Pages: 216
Date Completed: 25 February
Task: Read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more.
How it Fits: I wanted to read this book and it's over 140 pages

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Completion Post Week 7
Book: Daring to Dream

Pages: 376
Date Completed: 24th Feb 25
Task: Read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more
How it fits: Over 140 pages

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Lanelle wrote: "

This is Week 7 of your journey West to Oregon. You have reached Fort Factory. It's time to rest. You can read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more.

You also need to decide whi..."

What supply cards do we want to collect? We have to add our choice in the completion post. I am thinking water and food.

[Masoodah]

🚶Completion post #7 - Week 7🚶

Individual completion post- Masoodah

Book/Author: The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Pages: 278pgs
Date read: 25/02/2025
Task: Read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more
How It Fits: 278pgs - over 140 pages

[Masoodah]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "

This is Week 7 of your journey West to Oregon. You have reached Fort Factory. It's time to rest. You can read any book you choose that is at least 140 pages or more.

You also ne..."

Yes water and food sounds good.

I've completed my book for this week however I am going to be on hiatus from next week for all of March or longer due to personal life so will let Lanelle know - its so you can get back up players in time before the next run.

Had fun playing guys - all the best! :)

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Hi everyone! I'm subbing in for Masoodah. We're on week 8 now, right?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Erica wrote: "We're on week 8 now, right?"

Week 8 begins Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. your time. You don't need to worry about starting a book until then.

Thank you for filling in, Erica!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Oh! Good to know.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Masoodah wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "

This is Week 7 of your journey West to Oregon. You have reached Fort Factory. It's time to rest. You can read any book you choose that is at least 140 pag..."

Hope everything ok :)

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Erica wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm subbing in for Masoodah. We're on week 8 now, right?"

Welcome to the team Erica. Yes, week 8 starts next Monday.

We have made an agreement that the last one to finish their book for the week posts our completion :) hope that's ok with you.

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

Completion Week 7
Read any book
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros

Read 3/1 - 3/2
426 pages

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

I checked us in

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Erica wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm subbing in for Masoodah. We're on week 8 now, right?"

Welcome to the team Erica. Yes, week 8 starts next Monday.

We have made an agreement that the last one to fin..."

Yes that's fine except for Week 10 because I'm headed out of the country on the 21st. But I'll mke sure to finish my book for that week before I go.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

This is Week 8 of your journey West to Oregon. Each team member will read a book that will take them 70 miles.

To go 70 miles, read a book:
with the numbers 7 and 0 in the publication date - OR -
written by an author whose first, middle, or last initial can be found in MILES - OR -
with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL (you can use or ignore 'A', 'An', 'The')

*******************************************************

An unexpected occurance!



Members of a nearby Piute tribe of Native Americans arrive in your camp and demand a trade. They have (randomly) taken your Spare Parts and Medicine Supply Cards. But now you have buffalo skins, arrowheads, and moccasins :)

There's nothing you can do but continue on your journey West. Hopefully you won't need one of those Supply Cards before you reach the Willamette Valley.


Rules
You can't begin reading your book until Monday morning, 12:01 a.m. your time.
You must finish and report your book by Sunday night 11:59 p.m. your time.
Books must be 140 pages or more.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Graphic Novels must be at least 200 pages.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Eek! No spare parts or medicine??? But I will take a pair of moccasins...

Started my book this morning - an audio book of . I love Maisie Dobbs!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Erica wrote: "Eek! No spare parts or medicine??? But I will take a pair of moccasins..."

You know they about fashion. If you wait 20 years, it will come back in style. It's about time for moccasins to make a comeback :)

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

I had a pair when I was about 9. So, more like 50+ years later, lol...

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Completion Week 8
THE OREGON TRAIL
Book: A Postcard from Puffin Island: From the bestselling author of Love Heart Lane comes a brand new cosy heartwarming series (Puffin Island, Book 1) by Christie Barlow

Read: 3rd March 25
Pages: 309
How it Fits: Title starts with A

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Oh dear. I'll have to do a different book. I forgot about the first letter requirement... sigh.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Erica wrote: "Oh dear. I'll have to do a different book. I forgot about the first letter requirement... sigh."

Oops. Well, at least you noticed early in the week.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Completion post Week 8

Book/Author: The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey
Pages: 382
Task: with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL
How It Fits: Book title begins with the letter T

[Maddielucy(Patti)]

Completion Post week 8
Task: with a title that begins with a letter found in THE OREGON TRAIL
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

Read 3/8-3/9
Begins with A

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

The deadline for individual Completion Posts is long past. Can someone make a team Completion without Masoodah's, please?