December - Pick It For Me Challenge

[Debbie]

Interesting concept, can't wait to see how it works out. Always fun & exciting to see how your mind works :)

Photojim wrote: "I'll update tonight. Just got home from work and will get everyone on the list.

I'm feeling a bit Dickensian right now. Maybe the rules will be changed to follow this through. Don't worry, I'm ..."

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

There are many who would say that my mind doesn't work. But in this case I think the idea will be fun.

[Corrupt]

Please count me in

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I don't know about this Corrupt. The Redwings? Sure your team may be at the top of nearly every category, but what are they really like?

Oh alright, I'll count you anyway.

(OK, so the Wings are cool. I like the Penguins and Bluejackets better, but we can't all be perfect.)

[Corrupt]

The Wings are winning the Cup this year. Thats all there is to that.

[Courtney]

I'll try it, again. I skipped last month b/c I had trouble keeping track of my people the first time. There were so many posts, it was overwhelming. I did like reading something I wouldn't choose for myself.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Don't worry Courtney, we'll be here for you. Just send me a PM if you ever have a question.

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Yay it's that time again for my favorite challenge! I'm in :)

[Courtney]

Photojim wrote: "Don't worry Courtney, we'll be here for you. Just send me a PM if you ever have a question."

Thank you. I'd also like to make a request (I'm so high maintenance, just ask my husband). I read lots of YA, so I may not have many books that others have read. I'd like to only get recommendations for books my chooser has read. They can give more new to me books if needed.

[Rachel]

I'm in.

[Leah]

Count me in, Jim! :)

[Kim]

Not joining for December, but I have a question that anyone can answer, who's already played this.

Can we specify which of our shelves we prefer to use? For instance, I prefer a book to be chosen from my To-Read shelf, which are books I already own. Always trying to read what I've got, you know how it goes...

[Gail]

Count ME in

[Jade]

I'm in. I'll try it.

[Katherine]

In! Love this! :-)

[Rossy]

Kim wrote: "Not joining for December, but I have a question that anyone can answer, who's already played this.

Can we specify which of our shelves we prefer to use? For instance, I prefer a book to be chos..."

Yes, you can do that. Just let Jim know and he would make a note of it for whomever you are partner with.

[Nan]

Im in =))

[Buggy]

Sorry I won't be able to play this month but I will be available again if anybody needs an extra "picker" at the last moment.

[Jenny]

Please count me in

[Rebecca]

I'm in.

[Polina]

so in.

[Katie]

Photojim wrote: "Sign up list - I'll try to keep this up to date this week, but I'm working a full week and driving to another state to stay with family for the holiday. But don't worry, I'll have it all set by t..."

when you do the list past message #22 please note their are two different Katie(s) signed up

[Britta]

Obviously in :D
And I WILL finish this month's book! Asap! :3

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Thanks all for your patience. I fit most of a full work week into the first three days and then travelled out of state to visit family. I'm currently on my mother-in-law's computer that I believe was last updated in 2002 and has more performance issues than a 70 year old man without Viagra.

When I get back this weekend and have more than five minutes to wait for a screen to finish loading I'll have everything updated with all the people links. I'll have the Katies seperated (sort of like two Betta fish - you don't want to put them together or it can turn deadly). I'll have the rules set to go for Monday night. And I will have the matching method finalized.

So for those in the US, go enjoy Thanksgiving. For those not in the US, eat a big meal with family and friends, spend two minutes thinking about the parts of your life for which you are thankful, eat a second desert, take a nap, have a drink, and wonder why Thanksgiving is not a world wide holiday. (Oh, don't forget to call your mother. You don't do that nearly often enough.)

Happy Thanksgiving all!

[Denise]

I would like to try this.. thanks!

[Gigi]

Denise wrote: "I would like to try this.. thanks!"

Denise, this is a lot of fun! I'm quite addicted to it actually.

[Tatiana]

I am in

[Emily]

I' m In

[Dawn]

count me in

[Lady Allison]

I'm in!

[Lili]

I'm in

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Back in Ohio and will have everything updated today. Hope everyone had/is having a wonderful time visiting family, shopping, being with friends.

I WILL have the list updated today. (A good positive affirmation is supposed to be a good motivator. Perhaps I should have hedged my bets and said, I SHOULD have the list updated today.) I'm very excited for the challenge as I have the rules worked out and I'm looking forward to seeing what you all think.

Monday night (EST) I'll have the rules and the pairings posted. Two and a half days away. I'm so excited.

[Annvelwis]

I'm in :)

[Moondust]

I am in!:D

[Freya]

Count me in... This sounds cool! Letting someone else would lead to interesting lists... I hope :D

[Caty]

I'm so in!! I can't wait to see what my secret santa will pick for me ^^

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I have 67 people signed up and at least one volunteer to be a picker if someone is a no-show.

About 24 hours before I close sign-ups and assign the pickers.

DON'T FORGET TO READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU PICK TOMORROW NIGHT.

[Debbie]

ooh, I'm excited to see the new rules.
Always so creative, thanks for doing this month Jim =)

[Kami]

Is there still time? I think this would be fun. I'm in.

[Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews]

is there still time can i please be in!!!!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

I'm in please ... I should have time over the holidays to read (** hung head unlike November)

[Melanie]

I'll be a picker as well, if there are any no-shows Jim!:-)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

There's still time. Thank you Melanie. That's two folks who are willing to volunteer if needed.

I'll post the rules about 9:00 EST and the matching list by 10:00.

Don't forget to set your profile to public or friend your picking partner for the next couple of days - or at least until you get your picks!

[Penney]

Ooohhh, I'm so excited!!!

I can pick too Jim if it's needed :)

[Mandy]

Ok, I want to try this challenge this month (enough lurking!). :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Something like this is the perfect cure for lurkitis.

I'll make you a deal. If you don't have fun you get your money back. OK?

[SandyC]

I can also help out for those in need of recs.

[Penney]

I feel like the crazy character, Sue on SNL... "Oooohhhhh myyyy Goddddd! I'm so freakin' excited!!!"

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

New rules are up!

GO READ THE RULES IN THREAD #2

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I've decided to close sign-ups a few minutes early. I'll have the pairings shortly.