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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2012: WIND/AIR
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Summer Challenge 2012: Completed Tasks with ?s/problems
Karen GHHS wrote: "I think it's amazing how you keep track with that brain of yours! .."
I generally do pretty well as long as I can FIND the brain - now where did I put that thing................
I generally do pretty well as long as I can FIND the brain - now where did I put that thing................
REBECCA MA post 1308
Task 20.8 only requires you to read one book, so you may want to use of these books for another task - when you post, please indicate that you are using the "extra" book from this task, to avoid confusion!
The book you claimed for 30.10,Fables of the Flag only shows an ebook edition.
See the posting requirements and post 1 in the Completed Tasks thread.
If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you must provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "Approved post #"
Task 30.11, option 1, requires consecutive words in the title to begin with the same letter. Witch and Wizard will not work because the word "and" is between the two words beginning with "w."
Task 20.8 only requires you to read one book, so you may want to use of these books for another task - when you post, please indicate that you are using the "extra" book from this task, to avoid confusion!
The book you claimed for 30.10,Fables of the Flag only shows an ebook edition.
See the posting requirements and post 1 in the Completed Tasks thread.
If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you must provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "Approved post #"
Task 30.11, option 1, requires consecutive words in the title to begin with the same letter. Witch and Wizard will not work because the word "and" is between the two words beginning with "w."
MIKE post 1318
Please note the numerous messages to you in this thread - you must post links to your books in order to claim posts for tasks. Since your account is not accepting messages, this thread is the only way I have to cotact you about this.
Please note the numerous messages to you in this thread - you must post links to your books in order to claim posts for tasks. Since your account is not accepting messages, this thread is the only way I have to cotact you about this.
AUDIAA post 1332
Task 30.8, option B4, requires "state how you got your free book when you post."
Task 30.8, option B4, requires "state how you got your free book when you post."
MICHELLE VA post 1334
Task 5.9 requires that you use the bookshelves of an SRC member who joined Goodreads (not the SRC) in a summer month. The link you provided is to a person who joined GR in December.
Task 20.10 requires that you post in the discussion thread for the group read.
Task 5.9 requires that you use the bookshelves of an SRC member who joined Goodreads (not the SRC) in a summer month. The link you provided is to a person who joined GR in December.
Task 20.10 requires that you post in the discussion thread for the group read.

Task 30.7 requires that you choose one of the Awesome Matchups and read two books from the three choices given for that matchup. Your two books come from different matchups, so..."
I will post these books for other tasks.
MICHELLE WI post 1343
Just an FYI - "Aye, Aye Matey!" is 30.3, not 30.1 - no need to repost, just a heads up for your own records.
Just an FYI - "Aye, Aye Matey!" is 30.3, not 30.1 - no need to repost, just a heads up for your own records.
JENN RENEE post 1360
Task 20.9 requires that you specify the task for which you claimed "book X."
Task 30.5 does not include "free from publisher" as one of the options. The 3 choices are borrowed, recommended by a friend and taken from one of the moderators' shelves. You also need to include the country in which you live in your post.
Task 20.9 requires that you specify the task for which you claimed "book X."
Task 30.5 does not include "free from publisher" as one of the options. The 3 choices are borrowed, recommended by a friend and taken from one of the moderators' shelves. You also need to include the country in which you live in your post.
Sandy wrote: "JENN RENEE post 1360
Task 20.9 requires that you specify the task for which you claimed "book X."
Task 30.5 does not include "free from publisher" as one of the options. The 3 choices are borrowe..."
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I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
Task 20.9 requires that you specify the task for which you claimed "book X."
Task 30.5 does not include "free from publisher" as one of the options. The 3 choices are borrowe..."
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I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
JennRenee wrote: "I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not just "earlier this challenge." The task states:
Required: Please state which option you have chosen, explain how the title for your chosen book appears within Book X, AND state the number of the task you have already claimed points for using Book X.
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not just "earlier this challenge." The task states:
Required: Please state which option you have chosen, explain how the title for your chosen book appears within Book X, AND state the number of the task you have already claimed points for using Book X.
Sandy wrote: "JennRenee wrote: "I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not just "earlier thi..."
Ok all fixed
ok had to fix again.
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not just "earlier thi..."
Ok all fixed
ok had to fix again.
JennRenee wrote: "Sandy wrote: "JennRenee wrote: "I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not jus..."
Unless I'm missing it, I still don't see the task number that you used book X for. "earlier in the challenge" is not "the number of the task you have already claimed points for using Book X."
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You need to specify the task that you used the book for, not jus..."
Unless I'm missing it, I still don't see the task number that you used book X for. "earlier in the challenge" is not "the number of the task you have already claimed points for using Book X."
Sandy wrote: "JennRenee wrote: "Sandy wrote: "JennRenee wrote: "I did I mentioned it was at the back of the book Shadow kiss that I read earlier this challenge
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You need to specify the task that you used the..."
yea just notided that been a long day. I fixed it tell me if i still need to repost. I just added the task number.
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You need to specify the task that you used the..."
yea just notided that been a long day. I fixed it tell me if i still need to repost. I just added the task number.
Sandy wrote: "Nope, the edit is okay, I haven't done the new post on the spreadsheet yet."
Cool so sorry about that. It's definitely a monday!
Cool so sorry about that. It's definitely a monday!

Lindy-Lane wrote: "Sandy, I believe you missed my points in post #1306 (on pages 27 of the completed tasks thread). I checked here for any mention of any problems but didn't see a post mentioning that. Let me know ..."
I'll check after work - thanks for the heads up.
I'll check after work - thanks for the heads up.
Lindy-Lane wrote: "Sandy, I believe you missed my points in post #1306 (on pages 27 of the completed tasks thread). I checked here for any mention of any problems but didn't see a post mentioning that. Let me know ..."
Found and fixed - thanks for the quick heads up, and special thanks for the useful info to help me track this down quickly!
Found and fixed - thanks for the quick heads up, and special thanks for the useful info to help me track this down quickly!

Thanks Sandy!

In my most recent post (#1374) you got all of my points but missed my GRA's. I was at 14, and should be at 18 now. Not a big deal, but it might confuse you in the next post when the figures don't match up.
Thanks for all your efforts in this - not sure how you do it all! :-)
Nicola wrote: "Hi Sandy,
In my most recent post (#1374) you got all of my points but missed my GRA's. I was at 14, and should be at 18 now. Not a big deal, but it might confuse you in the next post when the figu..."
I don't do the GR authors and BBs, Nicola, not this season. We divide the work, so that none of us runs away screaming!
If you look at the separate listings, you'll see the post #'s through which they are updated - and they're not always the same. When the GRA's are updated through 1400, you should see the correct totals.
In my most recent post (#1374) you got all of my points but missed my GRA's. I was at 14, and should be at 18 now. Not a big deal, but it might confuse you in the next post when the figu..."
I don't do the GR authors and BBs, Nicola, not this season. We divide the work, so that none of us runs away screaming!
If you look at the separate listings, you'll see the post #'s through which they are updated - and they're not always the same. When the GRA's are updated through 1400, you should see the correct totals.

Sorry, my post is fine then. I just can't imagine that this doesn't confuse you, and I am trying my best not to add to the confusion, however that has not kept me off the wall of shame (hang my head and walk away now!)
Nicola wrote: "Oops I did not notice that. I think that is great that you split it up - good thinking!
Sorry, my post is fine then. I just can't imagine that this doesn't confuse you, and I am trying my best n..."
This is not a problem, Nicola - any question that I can answer without doing any research is just fine with me! And, you're doing just what I asked in my post in the Moderator Announcements - keeping on top of all this and giving a quick heads up - so thank you.
Sorry, my post is fine then. I just can't imagine that this doesn't confuse you, and I am trying my best n..."
This is not a problem, Nicola - any question that I can answer without doing any research is just fine with me! And, you're doing just what I asked in my post in the Moderator Announcements - keeping on top of all this and giving a quick heads up - so thank you.

Sorry, John Green is not noted as being a Goodreads author. No need to repost. Just FYI for your records...
JENNIFER KS post 1421
Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post."
Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post."
SAM post 1450
Unleash the Night is listed on GR as being #9 in the Dark Hunter series and #4 in the Were Hunter series. Task 30.3, option A3, requires #8 in a series.
Unleash the Night is listed on GR as being #9 in the Dark Hunter series and #4 in the Were Hunter series. Task 30.3, option A3, requires #8 in a series.

Unleash the Night is listed on GR as being #9 in the Dark Hunter series and #4 in the Were Hunter series. Task 30.3, option A3, requires #8 in a series."
Hi Sandy
I can see what I have done. For task 30.1 I used Sins of the Night which is actually book 8 for the mythology book when I should have used Unleash the Night I just put them on my spreadsheet wrong. Is it ok to swap them round? Do you want me to repost?
Sam wrote: "I can see what I have done. For task 30.1 I used Sins of the Night which is actually book 8 for the mythology book when I should have used Unleash the Night I just put them on my spreadsheet wrong. Is it ok to swap them round? Do you want me to repost"
You can certainly swap them around if they fit that way - you will need to repost, explaining what you're doing.
You can certainly swap them around if they fit that way - you will need to repost, explaining what you're doing.

Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post.""
This was re-posted with how I got it free, Post 1469
Thanks for all of your hard work!

Donna Jo wrote: "Sandy, I don't know where you are on checking posts, but I didn't want to edit and throw you off so...on 1473 I didn't transfer all my points on my spread sheet so I have a wrong grand total. It s..."
Thanks, Donna Jo.
Thanks, Donna Jo.
Jennifer wrote: "Sandy wrote: "JENNIFER KS post 1421
Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post.""
This was re-posted with how I got it free, Post 1469
Thanks for all..."
Jennifer, if you are trying to claim GR author tickets, you are going to have to include author link in a repost. I don't need the links for the basic points, because I checked them on the first post.
Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post.""
This was re-posted with how I got it free, Post 1469
Thanks for all..."
Jennifer, if you are trying to claim GR author tickets, you are going to have to include author link in a repost. I don't need the links for the basic points, because I checked them on the first post.
JAYME(THE GHOSTREADER) post 1484
Task 30.5 requires that you specify the country in which you live and the continent on which each of your books takes place.
Task 30.5 requires that you specify the country in which you live and the continent on which each of your books takes place.
BEA post 1485
Please check your totals. I show you with a total of 155. On your most recent post that I can find before this one (6/25), you showed a total of 50 points, then in this post you added tasks totalling 105 points, for a total of 155, not 170. I can't find any post between 6/25 and this one, but if you did make one, please let me know the post number.
Please check your totals. I show you with a total of 155. On your most recent post that I can find before this one (6/25), you showed a total of 50 points, then in this post you added tasks totalling 105 points, for a total of 155, not 170. I can't find any post between 6/25 and this one, but if you did make one, please let me know the post number.

Task 30.8, option B4, requires that you "state how you got your free book when you post.""
This was re-posted with how I got it free, Post 146..."
Sandy I re-posted again with the link to Dana Stabenow. It is post 1489

Please check your totals. I show you with a total of 155. On your most recent post that I can find before this one (6/25), you showed a total of 50 points, then in this post you add..."
Sandy, you are correct.

Task 30.5 requires that you specify the country in which you live and the continent on which each of your books takes place."
I reposted


SHANNON SOUTH AFRICA post 1510
The rules of the challenge state:
4. To claim a task in Completed Tasks, the book you use MUST exist on Goodreads. Instructions on manually adding a book to the Goodreads database can be found in Add a book instructions. You MUST include a link to the book edition you read. If a task requires details about an author, the author link must be included.
There's also a thread in General Help, Anyone with librarian status , where you can ask for help with this.
The rules of the challenge state:
4. To claim a task in Completed Tasks, the book you use MUST exist on Goodreads. Instructions on manually adding a book to the Goodreads database can be found in Add a book instructions. You MUST include a link to the book edition you read. If a task requires details about an author, the author link must be included.
There's also a thread in General Help, Anyone with librarian status , where you can ask for help with this.

Dee wrote: "I've added the book for Shannon - The Agatha Christie Book Club - but it also appears to be an ebook only release"
Thank you, Dee.
Shannon, you'll need to get this approved in the ebook approval thread to use it. Please see the first post in the Completed Tasks thread.
Thank you, Dee.
Shannon, you'll need to get this approved in the ebook approval thread to use it. Please see the first post in the Completed Tasks thread.

I made mistake with my total points in post 1382,
Ive written 205 while I have 225.
Thank You in advance :)

To claim GRA tickets for E. L. James, you'll need to make a new post in the completed task thread listing the numbers of the original posts you claimed E. L. James books in. We can no longer click on your name and see all your past posts and I don't have time to go back through 1400 posts. Thanks!

Large print books cannot be counted for Big Book tickets. When reading a large print book, you must use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition. Because there is no paperback edition of Silver Girl over 500 pages, it does not qualify for a BB ticket.

I'm back from vacation and the GRA and BB tickets should be caught up with the Readerboard. Please check your GRA and BB totals. If there are differences in my numbers and your records, please let me know what posts you've claimed GRAs and BBs in and I'll attempt to track down the problem. Thanks!
Aleksandra wrote: "Sandy
I made mistake with my total points in post 1382,
Ive written 205 while I have 225.
Thank You in advance :)"
found the problem and fixed it, Aleksandra. This will show up in the next update.
I made mistake with my total points in post 1382,
Ive written 205 while I have 225.
Thank You in advance :)"
found the problem and fixed it, Aleksandra. This will show up in the next update.
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Task 25.1, option D, requires that you include the page and section heading from the Bloom lists."
I think this was for me because I didn't have the Bloom's info..."
I think it's amazing how you keep track with that brain of yours!