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For the "Ubriaco al Prosecco" all we still need is an I and a U
Amanda wrote: "I KNOW! There was a grocery store near the hospital I took birthing classes in that had like a whole room of artisan cheese that I would waddle up to when I was pregnant and now I want to go to it ..."I'm like that when I see a gorgeous cheese on a cooking show... I'm like "I've gotta make that!!!"
Shannon wrote: "For the "Ubriaco al Prosecco" all we still need is an I and a U"I'm confused... I stopped using the main SS and started using the planning SS. But the spelling for the cheese part is only on the main SS. How am I supposed to use these sheets now? Sorry - I just need a little help.
I've got this one:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
and this one:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
what is each one for?
Trio wrote: "Shannon wrote: "For the "Ubriaco al Prosecco" all we still need is an I and a U"I'm confused... I stopped using the main SS and started using the planning SS. But the spelling for the cheese part..."
We (the captains) just placing stuff for the cheese because it's an unknown time frame so we aren't doing claims and are just filling as soon as we see something that fits. Unless you've got a U planned, then let us know and we will put it in so you can make sure it gets counted
Trio wrote: "I've got this one:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
and this one:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"
"Team Eiffel Tower" is for captains only, you don't have to worry about that one.
"Planning" is where we're doing everything.
If you have something you're specifically reading only to cover a certain task and wouldn't read at this time otherwise (including for cheese or mini) let us know so we can make sure it goes exactly where you want it since I'm moving things around like a madwoman
Lisa, Deputy and the enforcer needs shelves and read date
I just finished a book with an I character.
Ah, okay thanks Amanda.And for the spellouts - is it just author FN & LN, and Title - or do MCs and audiobook narrators count?
And just to confirm, if I have a book for the spellout, just list it on the planning sheet and give you a heads up here?
It’s any character, author, title, narratorAnd if it’s for a hard letter then yes let us know! Otherwise you can just fill out the spreadsheet with all the info, I’m checking everyday
From books you've finished that aren't used for a hard task if you have one that fits these new tasks go ahead and put them down! (Can also be something unfinished just trying to keep this one moving)37 Read a book from a new-to-you author
40 Read a book where the first word in the text is "They"
I'm reading one for new to you and will finish by Saturday.
Does anyone have an idea for a book where they mention/celebrate "day of the dead"?
Is there a way to search inside books for words like "day of the dead"? I felt like NBRC had a link for that.
Rebecca wrote: "Does anyone have an idea for a book where they mention/celebrate "day of the dead"?"I believe that the books The Tequila Worm and Cemetery Boys both mention day of the dead or Dia de los Muertos
Reed wrote: "Is there a way to search inside books for words like "day of the dead"? I felt like NBRC had a link for that."If you have a kindle you can search all of your books, but it usually doesn't do a good job with multiple words/ a phrase. Searching for Muertos might be easier. I'll see what I've got for recommendations (but I mostly read LGBT romance so might not be everyone's cuppa)
I did try and search but I only found a few books that I had already read. Bummer!
I also didn't find anything in my search, it was mostly anthologies. I'm going to see if any other team has gotten Mexico yet so I can steal ideas lol
The only other team who has Mexico also does not have anything yet
I've got one that references "Dia de los Muertos", so if they take that, but not sure when I can get to it.Bars and Butterflies
Pg 20: We went to the Dia de los Muertos celebration in San Diego
It's for a Mexico task so I would definitely say it works! There's a possibility I can get to it if you can't but I have way more written planned than audio right now so would be a while for me as well.
I also have wanted to read Cemetary Boys so if nobody else takes the task I can do it
(Co)Captains, do you have everything you need from me? I sent over my shelf link a while back, but I'm not added to our Planning SS yet. I'm in the right place, right? Or should I add myself? Sorry, I didn't want to be too presumptive! And when adding books, do I count books I finished back after the start date of the game?
I am so sorry Lindsay! I totally did not add you to the sheet my bad. Please add books whenever you can, if you need help since I dropped the ball on adding you, let me know and I'll tackle too!We can use tasks for mini 2 any time so yes anything from the start of the challenge is great!!
Not presumptive at all, please ask I'm so forgetful as a person.
You are there now! Thank you for asking. Sorry again
The planning spreadsheet is for anyone to use and update. I would say yes to go back to the the start. It has to be started and finished after 5/17 to count. Let us know if you have questions on the spreadsheet or would prefer not to fill it out. In those cases you could post here when completed and we can do the spreadsheet for you.
Ok, thanks ladies. I don't have too much to update yet but I'll get to work on it and let you know if I have questions. :)
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For the Spell-Out: ignore the accents (normal 'E / e' is all you need) and apostrophe.
Pont l'Évêque
Pont l'Évêque originates in Normandy, France and is a cousin of the famous Camembert cheese. Originally, in the 12th century it was called "Angelot" and was used as currency at fairs. Later the name and shapes were changed. It is now sold in wooden boxes with labels depicting the region's beautiful countryside and it comes in four sizes.
Pont l'Évêque has a yellow-y rind that smells strongly of hay and a barn and is smooth to the touch. It has a soft and creamy center, which is dotted with small pockets of air. The flavours are incredibly subtle—especially compared to its smell! The cheese is creamy and features a delicious note of butter and hazelnut.
Wooo I just finished The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club so it can work for this cheese.
Also who knew that finding the tag simply "review" would be so hard?! I have so many that have reviewed, or something with review in it.
Rebecca wrote: "Also who knew that finding the tag simply "review" would be so hard?! I have so many that have reviewed, or something with review in it."aha same here!! so many I've already read
I did recently start Court of mist and fury which is on the list, but wouldn't be finished till Sunday likely
Rebecca wrote: "Also who knew that finding the tag simply "review" would be so hard?! I have so many that have reviewed, or something with review in it."Haley wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Also who knew that finding the tag simply "review" would be so hard?! I have so many that have reviewed, or something with review in it."
aha same here!! so many I've already read ..."
Yes!! That’s why I linked to the genres page for review because it was less books than I expected and was sick of digging through books I was sure would work lol. I wish “reviewed” was the task as it seemed way more common
Amanda wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Also who knew that finding the tag simply "review" would be so hard?! I have so many that have reviewed, or something with review in it."Haley wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Also who kne..."
Somehow my brain missed this! Thank you for the link.. I will browse!
I just started a book with a V character! yay! (I am home sick so I will be annoyingly present today hahaha)
We have departed Nigeria and have arrived in Argentina.Tasks updated on the planning spreadsheet.
Turns out we can use variations such as -ed and plurals for tags so long as it doesn't change the meaning of the word! I think that means a book that isn't being used can be slotted in
We were able to fill everything but U once again for our cheese! We missed out on finishing the last one since the times are so random. I can pick up a U book if we want, but if anyone else has one please feel free!!
Rebecca wrote: "Does anyone have an idea for a book where they mention/celebrate "day of the dead"?"My book is only 150 pages so I'm gonna start this tonight. I should be done tomorrow sometime.
Rebecca wrote: "I just started a book with a V character! yay! (I am home sick so I will be annoyingly present today hahaha)"Hope you are feeling better, Rebecca!
Reed wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I just started a book with a V character! yay! (I am home sick so I will be annoyingly present today hahaha)"Hope you are feeling better, Rebecca!"
Thank you! I did not rest as much as I should have hehe but at least there's only 1 more day of work.
Blue, White and Gold on cover - how do the colors look on your screen? How much is required - to me the badge is gold and the stars are white, but maybe it's a reach.
Finished Mexico and we are off to Turkey. Spreadsheet updated.
Rebecca wrote: "Blue, White and Gold on cover - how do the colors look on your screen? How much is required - to me the badge is gold and the stars are white, but maybe it's a reach.[bookcover:He's to Die For|21..."
I think this is perfect!
We finished our current cheese!! Yay!Also as a reminder, mini 1 has to be all different countries in each set.
Ooooh okay I forgot it had to be all different countries in a set. I will move my UK book to the 2nd set (tho I’m hoping it gets used for mini 2 because Uk is such an easy. Country to find).
I think I got it in Mini 2 yesterday!
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