2011 December Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Hayley]

Congrats Kirsten and Taita!

Thank you BJ Rose :)

[Autumn]

December Monthly ChallengeRRC.

7/9 Completed


1. 'D' is for December:
Dessen:
JustListen 3*

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Kristen :)
Daughter of Smoke and Bone 4*

3. Geography: Pass.

4. Christmas Theme: : Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.

5. Walt Disney's Birthday:
Northanger Abbey 4*

6. Explore-A-Series:
BDB: Dark Lover 4*

7. Pearl Harbor Day:
Lover Eternal

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:
Comfort Food 4*

9. Holiday Clean-Up:
Monthly: All the Things Autumn Challenge.
Leaving Paradise 3.5*

10. Reader's Choice:
Beautiful Disaster 3*

[Autumn]

Congrats: Mojca, MountainKat,KarenH,Lethal,Fran, Hayley,
Kirsten and Taita! You guys are on fire!! :)

[Michelle]

1 of 10

1) D is for December-74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
2) HB (HB to Rebecca on the 20th)-6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber
3) Geo Italy- TBD
4) Christmas Theme-Christmas Spirit by Amy Garvey
5) Walt Disney BD-Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
6) Explore a Series-8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber
7) Pearl Harbor-Mistletoe Kisses: A Soldier's Tale\ A Winter Night's Tale\ A Twelfth Night Tale by Elizabeth Rolls
8) Fruitcake & Pumpkin pies-A Twelfth Night by Diane Gaston
9) Holiday Clean up-A Winter's Night Tale by Deborah Hale
10) Rose Madder by Stephen King December 18th

[Lady Jaye]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
December 1 – December 31, 2011
7/8


1. 'D' is for December: Don't Tempt Me by Loretta Chase (11 Dec) ★

2. Happy Birthday, Shannon! Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh

3. Geography: Italy Jess's Promise by Lynne Grahame (10.Dec) ★★★

4. Christmas Theme: His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell (12.Dec) ★★★★

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: If I Die by Rachel Vincent (17.Dec) ★★★★

6. Explore-A-Series: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (16.Dec) ★★★★★

9. Holiday Clean-Up: Yearly Challenge Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (4.Dec) ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: If You Hear Her: A Novel of Suspense by Shiloh Walker (18.Dec) ★★★★

[Penney]

December Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
9/10 Read

1. "D" is for: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill 12/8 ✯✯✯
2. Happy B'day Karen: Pleasure's Edge by Eve Berlin 12/2 ✯✯✯
3. Viva Italia!: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
4. Dear Santa...: All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas 12/7 ✯✯✯✯
5. Happy Disney Day!: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 12/5 ✯✯✯✯
6. Explore-A-Series: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 12/13 ✯✯✯½
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Enemy Lover by Karin Harlow 12/12 ✯✯✯✯
8. The Season of Cooking: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom 12/10 ✯✯✯✯
9. Read-The-Month: Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 12/3 ✯✯✯
10. Thanks for the PIFM Roxy!: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 12/18 ✯✯✯✯

[~Leslie~]

10/10 COMPLETED 12/19/11 Great challenge this month. Merry Christmas to all!

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Legend 12/4/11 ***** stars

2. Happy Birthday Cindy!: A Daughter's Inheritance* star

3. Geography: Juliet Immortal12/11/11 **** stars

4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas**1/2 stars

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Twilight12/3/11*** stars

6. Explore-A-Series: Bayou Moon12/1/11 ****1/2 stars

7. Pearl Harbor Day: The Masque of the Black Tulip (Napoleanic War)12/13/11 **** stars

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Chili Con Corpses12/17/11 ***stars

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Read all Genres Yearly challenge): Spellweaver: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms12/19/11 ***** stars

10.Reader's Choice: Glory in Death12/15/11 ****1/2 stars


READ

[Lacy]

Maybe I will finish! I'm not sure I'm going to be able to finish this month! The month has ended up being pretty busy!

RRRC December Monthly Challenge

Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011

5/8

1. 'D' is for December: The Dead-Tossed Waves

2. Happy Birthday Leah!: Chain Reaction 12/4/2011 - 3 Stars

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Silence - 12/15/2011 - 3 Stars

6. Explore-A-Series: Vengeance in Death

7. Pearl Harbor Day: The Notorious Benedict Arnold - 12/17/2011 - 4 Stars

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: The Peach Keeper - 12/18/2011 - 5 Stars

9. Holiday Clean-Up (The Serial Challenge): Rough Country OR The Heir

10. Reader's Choice: Envy 12/11/2011 - 4 Stars

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011
3/7

1. Dragon's Oath 12/10
4.
5. Halo 12/7
6. Entwined 12/17
8.
9.
10.

[Lady Jaye]

congrats, Leslie!

[Hayley]

Congrats Leslie!

[Courtney]

I missed one early on, so here's an update...

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st 2011
4/10 COMPLETE

1. 'D' is for December: Demon's Librarian
2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Succubus Dreams
3. Geography (Italy): The Juliet Club OR Juliet Immortal
4. Christmas Theme: Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances FINISHED 12/19
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Wicked Girls
6. Explore-A-Series: Siren's Storm FINISHED 12/5
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Crossed FINISHED 12/8
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Such a Pretty Fat
9. Holiday Clean-Up (A to Z Title Challenge): Quicksilver FINISHED 12/9
10. Reader's Choice: Night Circus

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Leslie!!

[Wan]

RRRC: 2011 December Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011
4/5

1. 'D' is for December: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux 12/7 (3)
2. Happy Birthday! Archer (8th dec): Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Walt Disney's Birthday:YA Queen Own's Fool by Jane Yolen 12/19 (4)
7. Pearl Harbor: War Theme The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly 12/16 (4)
10. My Choice: Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter 12/3 (3.5)

[Barbara ★]

READ: 5/8

1. 'D' is for December: Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner - Diana Gabaldon 12/15
2. Happy Birthday Jess!: For Her Eyes Only - Cait London
4. Christmas Theme: Hot for the Holidays - anthology 10/18
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: The Book of Water - Marjorie Kellogg
6. Explore-A-Series:Highborn - Yvonne Navarro 12/5
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Cereal Killer - G.A. McKevett 12/16
9. Holiday Clean-Up: X-Rated Bloodsuckers - Mario Avecedo 12/7
(Reading with Friends and A-Z Title Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice:Love With A Long Tall Texan - Diana Palmer

[Christine]

Barbara wrote: "READ: 5/8

1. 'D' is for December: Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner - Diana Gabaldon 12/15
2. Happy Birthday Jess!: For Her Eyes Only - Cait London
4. Christmas The..."

X-Rated Bloodsuckers?? Please tell me that was as funny as it sounds....

[Joann]

Congratulations to all the early finishers! Happy Holidays!

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[Autumn]

Christine wrote: "Barbara wrote: "X-Rated Bloodsuckers?? Please tell me that was as funny as it sounds."

LOLLOL!! I second that, Christine!! It is pretty funny!


Congratulations, Leslie!!

[Dragana]

<2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 6/8

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia 20.12. ☆☆☆
Happy Birthday Nadine!!! (25th) ~ Wicked Becomes You 12.12. ☆☆
Christmas Theme (has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas 03.12. ☆☆
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother 06.12. ☆☆☆☆☆
Explore-A-Series (start a new series) ~ Vampire Academy
Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies (character is food related) ~ Garden Spells
Holiday Clean-Up (needed for: Drinks/Cocktails Theme Challenge) ~ Jewel in His Crown 07.12. ☆☆
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ The Lady Forfeits 09.12. ☆☆☆☆

Congrats to: Leslie, Kirsten, Hayley, Fran, LethalLovely, KarenH, MountainKat, Heather, Mojca, Diane Whitney. Great job girls!!! :)

[Drew]

Dragana wrote: "<2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 6/8

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia 20.12. ☆☆☆
H..."
I hope you enjoy Garden Spells it is amazing.

[Dragana]

Tennille [A.K.A Blair] wrote: "Dragana wrote: "<2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 6/8

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ [book:The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia|136..."

Thank you, I am glad to hear that I picked a good book to read. :)

Oh, and congrats Shazzy! :)

[Christine]

Congratulations to everyone who's finished. Wow!

Happy Holidays!

[Lauren]

Done!
Complete: 5/5

1. D is for...: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian - Done: Dec 9
2. Happy Birthday Archer: Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Done: Dec 16
3. Explore A Series: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning - Done: Dec 11
4. Holiday Clean-Up - 4x4 in 8 Challenge: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns - Done: Dec 4
5. Reader's Choice:Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - Done: Dec 7

[Mary Jo]

December Monthly Challenge
4/8
1. D for December: The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran 12/17 ****
2. Happy Birthday to Patricia: What Happens in London by Julia Quinn 12/20 ***
3.Geography- Italy: Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 12/12 ***
4.Christmas Theme:Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
5. Waly Disney's Birthday (young adult): If I Stay by Gayle Forman
6. Explore-a-series: Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2)
7. Holiday Clean Up:The Fire Lord's Lover by Kathryne Kennedy
8. Reader's Choice: Unraveled by Courtney Milan 12/15 ****

[Hayley]

Congrats Shazzy & Lauren!

[~Leslie~]

Congratulations to everyone who has finished and to all those who will be attempting to finish! Happy Holidays to all.

[Joann]

Updated - I'm in for 5 this month - make that 7 instead.

RRRC 2011 December Monthly Challenge

Duration: December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

7/7 Read

Challenge Complete 12.20.11

1. 'D' is for December: Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer, 12.10.11 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Megan!: Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton, 12.20.11 ★★★★
4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas Anthology, 12.02.11 ★★★★
6. Explore-A-Series: The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry, 12.01.11 ★★★★
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 12.14.11 ★★★★
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter, 12.12.11 ★★★★
(RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Of Saints and Shadows by Christopher Golden, 12.17.11 ★★★★

[Lisa Kay]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge

6/6 - Done!

• 2. ✔Happy Birthday!: Regina's is the 20th; Happy B-Day! She loves audiobooks too.
    Blue-Eyed Devil, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ audible.com to iPod/Touch 12/7
• 4. ✔ Christmas Theme: An Angel for Christmas, by Heather Graham ★★★✩✩ OD audio 12/16
• 5. ✔ Walt Disney's Birthday: Philip Van Doren Stern = The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life★★★★★ HC 12/14
• 6. ✔Explore-A-Series: Slave to Sensation, by Nalini Singh ★★★★★ PB 12/5
• 9. ✔Holiday Clean-Up: RRRC: The Four Elements Challenge - finished all but the water bonus months ago. The Water Lily Cross, by Anthony Eglin ★★★★✩ HC/Library 12/17
• 10. ✔ Reader's Choice: Heartless, by Gail Carriger ★★★★★ AD 12/19

[Joann]

Congrats, Lisa Kay!

[Hayley]

Congrats Joann & Lisa :)

[Joann]

Thanks, Hayley!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Shazzy!!

Congratulations, Lauren!!

Congratulations, Joann!!

Congratulations, Lisa!!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011
4/7

1. Dragon's Oath 12/10
4.
5. Halo 12/7
6. Entwined 12/17
8.
9.
10. Crave 12/19

[Lisa Kay]

Thanks, ladies. ☺

[Joann]

Thank you, BJ Rose!

[Amy J.]

In for 8

4/8

1. Begins with D Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione Finished 12/16
2. Happy Birthday Stacie S. (Dec 8) Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
3. Set in Italy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
4. Christmas Theme A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Finished 12/20
5. Disney's B-Day Evermore by Alyson Noel
6. Explore a Series The Xibalba Murders by Lyn Hamilton
9. Holiday Clean-Up (For Drinks and Cocktails Challenge) Wicked Ties by Shayla Black Finished 12/14
10. Reader's Choice Envy by J.R. WardJ.R. Ward Finished 12/11

[Lady Jaye]

DECEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE
December 1 – December 31, 2011
8/8 DONE

1. 'D' is for December: Don't Tempt Me by Loretta Chase (11 Dec) ★

2. Happy Birthday, Shannon! Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 921.Dec) ★★★

3. Geography: Italy Jess's Promise by Lynne Grahame (10.Dec) ★★★

4. Christmas Theme: His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell (12.Dec) ★★★★

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: If I Die by Rachel Vincent (17.Dec) ★★★★★

6. Explore-A-Series: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (16.Dec) ★★★★★

9. Holiday Clean-Up: Yearly Challenge Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (4.Dec) ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: If You Hear Her: A Novel of Suspense by Shiloh Walker (19.Dec) ★★★★

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Lady Jaye!!

[Lady Jaye]

Thanks, BJ Rose!!

[Skandia]

3/5 read

1. 'D' is for December: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 12/21/11 **

2. Happy Birthday Caroline (12.12) : Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

6. Explore-A-Series: Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia

7. Pearl Harbor Day : The Attack by Yasmina Khadra 12/10/11 ***

10. Reader's Choice : One Day by David Nicholls 12/7/11 **

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1)Water for ElephantsBeautiful Chaos (Caster Chronicles, #3)The AttackOne Day

[Patricia]

6/6 Done

2. Happy Birthday!:Blood Trinity Sherrilyn Kenyon/Dianna Love (Happy BD Katie) 12/14

4. Christmas Theme: :The Bite Before Christmas Jeaniene Frost/Lynsay Sands 12/12

5. Walt Disney's Birthday:Awake at Dawn C.C Hunter 12/17

6. Explore-A-Series:I Am Number Four Pittacus Lore 12/16

9. Holiday Clean-Up:Juliet Immortal Stacey Jay (Paranormal Romance Monthly challenge) 12/5

10. Reader's Choice:Immortal Rider Larissa Ione 12/8

read

[Lady Jaye]

Yay! Congrats, Patty!

[Hayley]

~Congrats Lady Jaye & Patty!~

[Ceej]

2011 December Monthly Challenge

8/9

1. 'D' is for December: : Secrets of Bella Terra: A Scarlet Deception Novel 12/8
2. Happy Birthday!:: The Foursome 12/3 (happy birthday to me!)
3. Geography:: The Villa 12/9
4. Christmas Theme: :: A Stockingful of Joy 12/19
6. Explore-A-Series:: The Killing Dance
7. Pearl Harbor Day:: Demon from the Dark 12/12
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:: A Heart's Hunger 12/2
9. Holiday Clean-Up:: The Return of Rafe MacKade 12/18 (Dare You to Read: The McKade Brothers)
10. Reader's Choice: Bachelor Undone 12/1

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: 1 - 31, 2011
3 / 5 Read: done

* 1. 'D' is for December: A Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day (12/21) ***
2. Happy Birthday!: December Birthday List
3. Geography: Italy.
* 4. Christmas Theme: : Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom (12/03) ****
5. Walt Disney's Birthday:
* 6. Explore-A-Series: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (12/11) *****
7. Pearl Harbor Day:
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:
9. Holiday Clean-Up:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Debbie]

To all the finishers:
* Congratulations *

BJ Rose - 6 / 6 * done - Congratulations *
Diane Whitney - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *
Fran - 7 / 7 * done - Congratulations *
Hayley - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *
Heather B (MessyBar) - 3 / 3 * done - Congratulations *
Hina - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
Joann - 7 / 7 * done - Congratulations *
Joanne - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
~KarenH ~ - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
Kirsten - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *
Lady Jaye - 8 / 8 * done - Congratulations *
Lauren - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *
Leslie (lcpsoccermom) - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
LethalLovely~I'm Sexy & I Know It {I Work Out!} - 7 / 7 * done - Congratulations *
Lisa Kay - 6 / 6 * done - Congratulations *
Mojca - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
MountainKat - 6 / 6 * done - Congratulations *
Patty - 6 / 6 * done - Congratulations *
Shazzy - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
taita - 3 / 3 * done - Congratulations *
Tina - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *


Still working on it ....
Penney - 9 / 10
Kerry - 8 / 10
Lexa - 8 / 10
Courtney - 4 / 10
Erin B - 4 / 10
Valorie - 4 / 10
HeatherMB - 3 / 10
Suzanne - 3 / 10
Donna - 2 / 10
Michelle - 1 / 10
Ceej - 8 / 9
Autumn - 7 / 9
Dragana - 6 / 8
KarenF - 6 / 8
Barbara - 5 / 8
Jane (PS) - 5 / 8
Lacy - 5 / 8
Amy J. - 4 / 8
Sara - 4 / 8
Bookchaser - 5 / 7
LIZZ NEILL - 4 / 7
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 3 / 7
Juana "Darkness" - 3 / 7
Christine - 3 / 6
Alisa - 2 / 6
Aleksandra - 4 / 5
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~ - 4 / 5
Amy ~Lover of Books~ - 3 / 5
Debbie - 3 / 5
Skandia - 3 / 5
Valerie ~Varuca~ - 3 / 5
Cindy - 1 / 5
Melissa (melorem) - 2 / 3
Nikki - 2 / 3
Katharina - 1 / 3
Sakna - 1 / 3

[Dragana]

2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 7/8

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia 20.12. ☆☆☆
Happy Birthday Nadine!!! (25th) ~ Wicked Becomes You 12.12. ☆☆
Christmas Theme (has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas 03.12. ☆☆
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother 06.12. ☆☆☆☆☆
Explore-A-Series (start a new series) ~ Vampire Academy 22.12. ☆☆☆☆
Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies (character is food related) ~ Garden Spells
Holiday Clean-Up (needed for: Drinks/Cocktails Theme Challenge) ~ Jewel in His Crown 07.12. ☆☆
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ The Lady Forfeits 09.12. ☆☆☆☆

Congrats Lauren, Joann, Lisa Kay, Lady Jaye, Patty and Ceej!!!

[Bookchaser]

2011 December Monthly Challenge

I found a YA audiobook I want to listen to, so I'm upgrading to 8 books for this challenge.

6/8 Completed

01. "D" is for December: Read a book in which the title or author's first/last name begins with "D".
Darkness on Fire by Alexis Morgan
02. Happy Birthday!: (Dec 5) Happy birthday MJ!
Only Yours by Susan Mallery 12/21/11
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Italy.
Skip
04. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, Christmas, holiday, Santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr 12/15/11
05. Walt Disney's Birthday: Read a young adult book or a book that has been made into a family-friendly movie.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
06. Explore-A-Series: Start a new series or continue a series that you have wanted to get back to.
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan 12/05/11
07. Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book that has war-related theme or characters.
Skip
08. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Read a book in which a character, the title or the cover is food-related.
Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery 12/07/11
09. Holiday Clean-Up: Read a book that you need to finish for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge (Monthly, Yearly, etc)
Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson (The 4 Elements Challenge) 12/12/11
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Only Mine by Susan Mallery 12/03/11


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[Christine]

Congratulations to all the finishers. I'm still plugging away....

[Lauren]

Congrats to everyone who has finished!!!