All Challenges All The Time discussion

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/8/24***** UNTIMELY

TCF Celebrate Chocolate Bingo (7/1/23-3/8/24)- 252 days; last word="cupcake"; 24 words; 24 sources!; .095wpd; 1.000wp

Challenge #1088- TCF
TCF Celebrate Chocolate Bingo
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



TCF Celebrate Chocolate Bingo
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2023
NO PAGE LIMIT!


✔ cocoa -p.231-Death by Water-"They wrapped us in blankets and gave us cocoa..." 1/10/24
✔ dessert -p.145-The Donkey Inside-"The remains of the desserts of..." 10/8/23
✔ candy-p.124-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-"...munching marshmallows...penny candy..." 2/2/24
✔ pudding -p.62-Wrecking Ball-"...to fill up his bedroom with chocolate pudding..." 7/8/23
✔ sweet -p.234-Babbitt-"...all the long sweet afternoons..." 8/15/23

✔ cake -p.38-Mister Lister-"...for different kinds of cookies, cakes, cereals, and candies- for pretzels, popcorn, potato chips, and nuts..." 8/15/23
✔ white-p.12-Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-"...grease the face with white tanning butter..." 9/15/23
✔ ice cream -p.72-Diper Överlöde-"...the guys packed up the ice cream truck..." 9/8/23
✔ snack -p.79-The Meltdown-"Gramma had a bunch of snacks in her refrigerator..." 7/3/23
✔ mousse -p.22- Queen of the Flowers-"...a heavenly pile of strawberry mousse..."

✔ milk -p.142-The Invention of Hugo Cabret-"...to steal fresh bottles of milk..." 8/23/23
✔ brownies - p.114- Annie John-"...I belonged to the First Division troop of Brownies..." 9/19/23
FREE SPACE -
✔ fudge -p.35-Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden-"...ordering a slice of chocolate fudge cake." 11/29/23
✔ sugar -p.71-The Merry Wives of Windsor-"...and in such wine and sugar of the best..." 8/7/23

✔ cookies -p.302-Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide-"...cookies get bathed in buttermilk..." 8/2/23
✔ chips -p.24- Batman #54 -"He like chips." 8/22/23
✔ dark -p.281-Russell Baker's Book of American Humor-"Gen and his daughter were dark." 12/27/23
✔ brown -p.339-The Grapes of Wrath-"Ma had taken up a panload of brown pone..." 7/1/23
✔ pastry - p.147- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions-"...consumed an ice cream...coffee or pastry there." 9/10/23

✔ truffle -p.196-Selfish and Perverse-"...tore open a box of chocolate truffles..." 10/20/23
✔ delicious --p.37-The Prisoner-"Ooh, isn't that Galeries Lafayette messenger delicious!" 7/5/23
✔ cream -p.158-Can You Forgive Her?-"...in which cream and eggs are very plentiful..." 7/24/23
✔ cupcake -p6- The Hippo Who Liked to Chomp-"And for dessert, two dozen cupcakes!" 3/8/24
✔ biscuit -p.40-The Castlemaine Murders-"The biscuit never hit the floor." 8/21/23

Reserved

Challenge #1089-Booktivity
July 2023
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Basic word list
audience
banjo
entertainment
flood
hymn
journey
lovelorn
melody
note (music)
orchestra
pianist
quaint
rhythm
tempo
violin

Optional (BONUS) word list
clarinet
influenza
ragtime
syncopated
wallop

Reserved

Challenge #1090-MW#103

APERTURE; CAMERA; CLOSEUP; COPTER; DIGITAL; DISTANCE; DOLLY; ENLARGE; FAR; FAST; FILM; FOCUS; LENS; LIGHT; MICRO; MOVIE; NEAR; PAN; QUICKLY; REDUCE; SPEED; TIGHT; TINY; TRACKS; WIDE

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 2/14/24***** UNTIMELY


Challenge #1091= Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Togo's Capital: Lomé
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
6/6

1. Monuments
✱ Read a book with a statue on the the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where freedom or peace is important to the plot (your interpretation; tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MONUMENTS.- -Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco-2/14/24

2. Palais de Lomé
✱ Read a book series book #7 or #11 OR
✱ Read a book with the word FORBIDDEN found in its text (share text)=p.310-Babbitt: The 1922 Sinclair Lewis Classic Satire Novel- "...Colonel Nixon had forbidden it..." 8/18/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PALAIS DE LOME.

3. Cathedral & Grand Marche
✱ Read a book with a red/red and white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church or market (briefly share details) -The MC visits a supermarket, the HiperSimply in Sicily "...to get some supplies for the next few days." in Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano 9/19/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CATHEDRAL AND GRAND MARCHE.

4. Notable Museums
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language- translated from French- -The Prisoner by Marcel Proust-12/4/23 -
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NOTABLE MUSEUMS.

5. Akodessewa Fetish Market
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VODOUN (ignore A, An or The) -Diper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney- 9/10/23
OR
✱ Read a book with a character that practices a non-traditional religion (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in FETISH MARKET.

6. Fufu Bar
✱ Read a book with a vegetable on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC that has double letters in their first name (they do not need to be together (share name) -Serge Storms in The Stingray Shuffle by Tim Dorsey-10/16/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in FUFU BAR.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/6/24***** UNTIMELY
Last word="Drive-thru"
(7/30/23-7/6/24)- 343 days; last word="drive-thru or drive-through"; 40 words; 25 sources; .117 wpd; 1.600 wps

Challenge #1092-TCF

JUST FOUND THIS...so, starting today...will aim to finish by September 30.

TCF July/August 2023 Bonus Scavenger Hunt
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


JUST FOUND THIS...so, starting today...will aim to finish by September 30.

TCF July/August 2023 Bonus Scavenger Hunt

40/40


✔ Action-p.62-Babbitt-"...and the action of the New York State Assembly."
✔ Adopt-p.128-Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions-"...he knew which look to adopt for which occasion." 9/9/23
✔ Appreciate-p.80-Babbitt-"They began to appreciate me..." 8/2/23
✔ Bacon-p.216- Babbitt-"...I believe they'd bring home the bacon." 8/14/23
✔ Bin-p.5- No Filter-"...feeding areas, and toy bins." 7/30/23
✔ Binocular/Monocular-p.9-The Stingray Shuffle-"...the top of Citrus Towers and watch through binoculars." 8/6/23
✔ Board game-p.10-Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts-"The bar also offered free pool, board/bar games, sass and two bike racks." 9/20/23
✔ Bob-p.76-America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction-"...the nickname of Robert 'Fighting Bob' LaFollette." 8/20/23
✔ Chalk-p.318-Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions-"It isn't over between us, not by a long chalk." 9/21/23
✔ Chips-p.42-Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions-"...when the chips are down, show plenty of cleavage." 9/5/23
✔ Cliff-p.282-The Stingray Shuffle-"...naked in terror, falling off cliffs..." 10/16/23
✔ Cow-p.174-Babbitt-"...stinking like a cow stable..." 8/11/23
✔ Cuddle-p.147- Selfish and Perverse-"...they liked to cuddle or roll over..." 10/19/23
✔ Dial-p.40-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-"...standard black dial telephones...chairs with sidearm tables." 1/13/24
✔ Drill-p.21-She: A History of Adventure-"He could sink a core-sampling drill straight down..." 10/25/23
✔ Drive-thru-p.193-Torpedo Juice-"Serge acquiesced and hit a drive-through in Florida City..." 7/6/24
✔ Fold-p.197- The Donkey Inside-"...with two fingers into the folds of his skin..." 10/17/23
✔ Frail-p.119-The Prisoner-"...by sexial jealousy and frail health..." 10/24/23
✔ Gardener-p.112-The Prisoner-"Gardeners manage to grow some flowers..." 10/24/23
✔ Glow-p.22-Torch Song Trilogy-"...what if I don't glow in the dark?" 10/26/23
✔ Gourmet- p.39-100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do-"...which also boosts gourmet food stalls." 1/19/24
✔ Grits-p.326-Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide-"They eat more grits per capita..." 10/29/23
✔ Handcuffs-p.267-The Stingray Shuffle-"...plastic guns, plastic handcuffs rubber kvines..." 10/15/23
✔ Hoist-p.21-Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags-...a clustered circle at the top of the hoist side..." 8/22/23
✔ Hover-p.24-The Murder of Roger Ackroyd-"...as if a roulette ball might coyly hover between two numbers." 9/22/23
✔ Hunch-p.70-Cadillac Beach-"His hunch about security...had been on the money." 1/25/24
✔ Jolt-p.203-Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-"...but the jolt brought me instantly awake." 9/18/23
✔ Lotion-p,12-The Wayward Bus-"...prescriptions for salves and lotions." 11/3/23
✔ Lunch-p.14-Babbitt: The 1922 Sinclair Lewis Classic Satire Novel-"...I always do have a light lunch." 7/30/23
✔ Pants-p.11-Babbitt: Sinclair Lewis-"But the pants certainly needed it..." 7/30/23
✔ Quality-p.59-BABBITT by Sinclair Lewis-"...with connections of the very best quality." 8/1/23
✔ Radiance-p.87-Babbitt-"...the rare shy radiance he kept for Paul Riesling." 8/2/23
✔ -Rounded-p.503-Foucault's Pendulum-"...her rounded shoulders, scented hair..." 12/24/23
p.21-The Reader's Companion to Cuba-...tapering fingers and well-rounded arms...12/10/23
✔ Salt-p.72- Babbitt-"Stan, if your girl is worth her salt..." 8/2/23
✔ Session-p.145- Babbitt-"Well, sir, it's been a great session." 8/10/23
✔ Shopper-p.50-A Traveller on Horseback-"...there were few shoppers." 10/17/23
✔ Snap-p.179-The Merry Wives of Windsor-"...discuss, brief, short, quick, snap." 8/9/23
✔ Sting-p.30-BABBITT by Sinclair Lewis-"...and sting a few clients." 7/31/23
✔ Vault-p.36-BABBITT by Sinclair Lewis-"It was a vault, a steel chapel..." 7/31/23
✔ Whet-p.154-The Grim Grotto-"The phrase 'whet my appetite,' as you probably know..." 12/21/23

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/31/24***** Last word= "ruckus"
(8/1/23-3/31/24)- 244 days; last word="ruckus"; 20 words; 17 sources; .082wpd; 1.176 wps

Challenge #1093-Booktivity

August 2023 Booktivity Scavenger Hunt
100p. min.
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


August 2023 Booktivity Scavenger Hunt
100p. min.

15/ 15 basic words found
5/ 5 BONUS words found


Basic word list
✔ beacon-p.164-Have You Eaten Yet? Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World-"The four used beacons from the shore..." 12/16/23
✔ curiosity-p.109-Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions-"...but her curiosity was aroused..." 9/8/23
✔ drunken-p.18-The Merry Wives of Windsor-"...and not with drunken knaves." 8/6/23
✔ easier-p.296-Babbitt: by Sinclair Lewis-"...it would be easier to go by water..." 8/18/23
✔ fences-p.8-The Stingray Shuffle-"It cornered one of the barons against a Cyclone fence..." 8/6/23
✔ healing-p25-A Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols (2)- ...a signal of goodwill and healing and meaningful..."
✔ kite-p.149-King Solomon's Mines-"They are food for the kites..." 10/11/23
✔ learned-p.145-Babbitt-"...the foreigners we got here now and learned 'em the principles..." 8/10/23
✔ mountains-p.137-The Merry Wives of Windsor-"...I should have been a mountain of mummy." 8/8/23
✔ outskirts-p.143-Babbitt-"On the outskirts they passed a steelmill..." 8/10/23
✔ parasol-p.176-The Fugitive-"...chambermaid held out various parasols..." 1/26/24
✔ quiver-p.90-The Hostile Hospital-"...I get a small quiver of shame..." 9/19/23
✔ smirk-p.22-The Murder of Roger Ackroyd-"But the little man went on with an almost grandiloquent smirk." 9/22/23
✔ twirled-p.121-The Chimes-"...corner, where he twirled and twirled." 10/22/23
✔ upright-p.11-Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts-"...with Angelique Munro, Regina Upright, Sassy Trade..." 9/20/23

Optional (BONUS) word list
✔ Arab-p.388-Foucault's Pendulum-"...as far as the confines of the Arab world..." 8/4/23
✔ gringos-p.170-Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-"Stop the crazy gringo!" 9/18/23
✔ jostling-p.292-Russell Baker's Book of American Humor-"...away from the jostling crowd..." 1/10/24
✔ nightingale-p.8-The Cricket on the Hearth-"...as never maudlin nightingale, yet formed the least idea of." 12/3/23
✔ ruckus-p.145-Burma Sahib-"...Blair heard the ruckus..." 3/31/24

Reserved

Challenge #1094- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Rajasthan (India) Word Search
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
0/45

Words
Astrology
Bridesmaid(s)
Campaign
Cannon
Catchment
Challenge
Chaotic
Charm
Courtesan
Crane
Dialect
Driver (no variations)
Extinction (no variations)
Facade
Feline
Fountain
Hunting (no variations)
Gem
Ground Floor (must be together)
Imprisoned
India
James Bond (must be together)
Karma
Lace
Luxury Hotel (must be together)
Maharaja
Millennium
Monkey
Non-Violent (ce)
Post Office (must be together)
Rainfall
Reckless
Romantic
Salvation
Sandstone
Scorching
Stronghold
Structure
Taj Mahal
Tiger
Traffic
Triangle
Underway
Vegetarian
Windows (must be plural)

REeserved

******COMPLETED 12/4/23****** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1095- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Iceland's Capital: Reykjavik
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
6/6

1. Hallgrimskirkja Church
✱ Read a book with a prominently GRAY cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC receives a gift (tell us what it was) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HALLGRIMSKIRKJA CHURCH.- Diper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney-9/10/23

2. Exploring on Foot
✱ Listen to an audio book OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NORSE (ignoring A, An or The)- National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-10/5/2023
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EXPLORING ON FOOT.

3. Harpa Concert Hall & Old Harbor
✱ Read a book with a waterfront setting (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LED (share name)- the author is the MC (Ludwig) in The Donkey Inside by Ludwig Bemelmans-10/16/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HARPA CONCERT HALL

4. Art, History & Culture
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a gallery or museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book tagged ART, HISTORY or CULTURE on its Main Page (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ELF SCHOOL.- The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket-9/23/23-

5. Swimming Pools
✱ Read a book where the MC goes swimming or visits a spa (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #8 or #18 OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SWIMMING POOLS.- The Prisoner by Marcel Proust-12/4/23

6. Northern Lights & Golden Circle
✱ Read a book that takes place in Iceland OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GOLDEN CIRCLE (2 word minimum) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NORTHERN LIGHTS.- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson-9/18/23

Reserved

Challenge #1096- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

September 2023 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Sept23 / Ends: 30Sept23

BASIC 0/15
BONUS 0/5

Basic word list
accident
booze
crook
eccentric
flask
hard-boiled
irresistable
juice
money
pepper
revenge
security
vacation
wallet
zero

Optional (BONUS) word list
dungarees
geezers
looting
talisman
upholstery

Reserved

Challenge #1097- TCF

see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book Bingo

Time Frame: September 1 - 30, 2023

The Rules:
* One word per book.
* There is no page limit.
* Find a row you want to complete. It can be up and down, across or diagonal.
* Books must be finished during the challenge period.
* When you have finished your five in a row, call BINGO!

- There are many ways you might match your book to the book on the card: same genre, same author, by an author with the same first or last name, a word in the title, suggested by the title, something on the cover, or many other ways

Book Bingo
Duration: Sept. 1 - 30, 2023

The Martian
The Book Thief
All the Light We Cannot See
The Girl on the Train
The Kite Runner

The Giver
Gone Girl
Fahrenheit 451
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Devil in the White City

Hollow City
Animal Farm
FREE SPACE
The Goldfinch
Uprooted

The Fault in Our Stars
Divergent
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Eleanor & Park
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Good Omens
Lord of the Flies
Stardust
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
I am Number Four

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/4/23***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1098- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Taiwan's Capital: Taipei
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
6/6

Attractions & Tasks

1. National Palace Museum
✱ Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in ART (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with over 4,000 ratings (share number) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM- The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket- 10/9/23

2. Longshan Temple
✱ Read a book where something was repaired or rebuilt (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION or HISTORICAL (fiction or non-fiction)- King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard-10/17/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LONGSHAN TEMPLE.

3. Elephant Mountain
✱ Read a book with a tall building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with an X found in the title OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN.- The Prisoner by Marcel Proust-12/4/23

4. Night Markets
✱ Read a book with a setting that features a restaurant or cafe (share name)OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 8 or 9 (share count) -208p.- National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-10/5/2023
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NIGHT MARKETS.

5. Taipei 101 District & Dihan Street
✱ Read a series book #3 OR
✱ Read a book numbered 1-101 on your TBR (tell us the position) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in DIHAN STREET.- The Stingray Shuffle by Tim Dorsey-10/16/23

6. New Taipei City
✱ Read a book that was made into a movie or TV series (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in HEAD (any order) - Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz- 11/23/23
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEW TAIPEI CITY.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 5/7/24***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1099- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Fifty Nifty US States: Indiana
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
9/9

TASKS

1. Number: 19th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #1 or #9 or -series #1- King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard-10/17/23
read a book with a page count that includes 1 AND 9 (share count).

2. State Animal (no state mammal, so using state insect): Say's Firefly
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter S or F (ignore A, An or The).- The Stingray Shuffle by Tim Dorsey-10/16/23

3. State Bird: Northern Cardinal
* Read a book with a predominantly RED cover (post cover).- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24-

4. State Flower: Peony
* Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in PEONY (tell us who).-Nelson in Selfish and Perverse by Bob Smith-10/24/23

5. State Tree: Tulip Tree
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in TULIP TREE.- -Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco-2/14/24

6. Official State Nickname: Crossroads of America
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CROSSROADS OF AMERICA (3 Word Minimum).- 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff-5/7/24

7. Most Visited Attraction: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
* Read a book with a child or children on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a five word title.- The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens-2/1/24

8. Must Try Food: Sugar Cream Pie
* Read a book with an "sugary sweet" character (tell us who) or read a book with a title that includes all the letters in PIE (any order).- National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-

9. Weird Fact: Santa Claus's Real Address
Letters mailed to the big red guy do not go to the North Pole, but rather to the aptly named town of Santa Claus, IN. Its post office receives letters by the thousands and every one of them get a reply! This delightful little town celebrates the holidays year round and even has it's own holiday-themed amusement park
* Read a book that takes place during Christmas or read a book that mentions a handwritten letter or post office in its text (share text)- The MC, Charles, writes a letter by hand to his childhood sweetheart who he has just found decades later at p. 203 in The Sea, the Sea- "I shall now transcribe the letter which I wrote to Hartley, and which I had decided to find a way of delivering to her on the following day."

10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Indianaa

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 5/27/24***** TIMELY

Challenge #1100 - Wanderlust
See- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

*****MUST BE DONE IN ORDER*****

Riding the Highways: Nevada's Highway 50
October 1, 2023 to Completion

MUST be completed IN ORDER

24/24

1. Starting Point: Stateline/Lake Tahoe
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) -158p.- Of Mortgages and Things by Dermot O'Hanlon-10/6/23
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).

2. Drive 4 Miles to Zephyr Cove
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) -224p.- The Donkey Inside by Ludwig Bemelmans-10/16/23
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).

3. Drive 8 Miles to Glenbrook
🚙 Read a series book #8 OR read a book with 8 in the total page count (share count)-288p.- Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent--and Reverse--It by Richard J. Johnson- 10/13/23
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 8 (share year).

4. Drive 17 Miles to Carson City
🚙 Read a series book #1, #7 or #17 OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 7 (share year).-pub. 2007- Selfish and Perverse by Bob Smith-10/24/23

5. Drive 6 Miles to Mound House
🚙 Read a series book #6 OR read a book with 6 in the total page count (share count) -116p.- The Chimes by Charles Dickens-11/16/23
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 6 (share year).

6. Drive 5 Miles to Dayton
🚙 Read a series book #5 OR read a book with 5 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 5 (share year).-pub. 1985- Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid-11/20/23-

7. Drive 24 Miles to Silver Springs
🚙 Read a series book #2, #4 or #24 OR read a book with 2 AND 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 4 (share year).-pub. 2012- Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz- 11/23/23

8. Drive 26 Miles Lattin Farms
🚙 Read a series book #2, #6 or #26 OR read a book with 2 AND 6 in the total page count (share count) -260p.- Have You Eaten Yet? Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World by Cheuk Kwan- 12/19/23-
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 6 (share year).

9. Drive 3 Miles to Fallon
🚙 Read a series book #3 OR read a book with 3 in the total page count (share count) -336p.- The Fugitive by Marcel Proust-1/30/24 -
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 3 (share year).

10. Drive 16 Miles to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
🚙 Read a series book #1, #6 or #16 - series #16- Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24
OR read a book with 1 AND 6 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 6 (share year).

11. Drive 18 Miles to Grimes Point Archaeological Area
🚙 Read a series book #1, #8 or #18 OR read a book with a 1 AND 8 in the total page count (share count) 181p.- Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi-2/14/24-
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 8 (share year).

12. Drive 17 Miles to Sand Mountain Recreation Area
🚙 Read a series book #1, #7 or #17 OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 7 (share year).-pub. 2001- How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness by Karen Salmansohn-2/15/24

13. Drive 23 Miles to Middlegate
🚙 Read a series book #2, #3 or #23 OR read a book with 2 AND 3 in the total page count (share count) -236p.- Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens-2/15/24
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 3 (share year).

14. Drive 48 Miles to Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
🚙 Read a series book #4 or #8 OR read a book with 4 AND 8 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 OR 8 (share year).-pub. 1978- Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein-2/15/24

15. Drive 62 Miles to Cold Springs Station Resort
🚙 Read a series book #6 or #2 -#2 in the Waverly series- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24-
OR read a book with 6 AND 2 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 6 OR 2 (share year).

16. Drive 50 Miles to Austin
🚙 Read a series book #5 or a half-step series book OR read a book with 5 AND 0 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 5 OR 0 (share year).- pub. 1930- Tintin in the Congo by Hergé- 3/10/24

17. Drive 19 Miles to Spencer Hot Springs
🚙 Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 OR read a book with 1 AND 9 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 9 (share year).-pub. 2021- Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong - 3/11/24-

18. Drive 12 Miles to Toquima Cave
🚙 Read a series book #1, #2, or #12 OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 OR 2 (share year).-pub. 1932- Design for Living by Noël Coward- 3/11/24

19. Drive 70 Miles to Eureka
🚙 Read a series book #7 or a half-step series book OR read a book with 7 AND 0 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 7 OR 0 (share year).-pub. 1997- The Reader's Companion to Cuba by Alan Ryan-3/21/24

20. Drive 76 Miles to Garnet Hill
🚙 Read a series book #7 or #6 OR read a book with 7 AND 6 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 7 OR 6 (share year).-pub. 2016- Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer-3/26/24;

21. Drive 4 Miles to Ely
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).-pub. 2024- Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux-4/10/24

22. Drive 20 Miles to Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
🚙 Read a series book #2, #20 or a half-step series book OR read a book with 2 AND 0 in the total page count (share count)-206p.- The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play by Neil A. Fiore-4/11/24
OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 0 (share year).

23. Drive 28 Miles to Osceola - State Historical Marker #98
🚙 Read a series book #2, #8 or #28 OR read a book with 2 AND 8 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 8 (share year).-pub. 1912- Riders of the Purple Sage by Riders of the Purple Sage-5/15/24

24. Drive 27 Miles to Baker
🚙 Read a series book #2, #7 or #27 OR read a book with 2 AND 7 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 OR 7 (share year).-pub. 2012- The Colonel's Mistake by Dan Mayland-5/27/24

RESERVED

Challenge #1101- Booktivity
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

October 2023 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Oct23 / Ends: 31Oct23 (Started 10/2/23)

0/10 BASIC
0/5 BONUS

Basic word list
bandana
casino
dither
future
geranium
itch
judge (noun, presides over a court)
kidnapped
lemonade
nation
outright
predicament
range
stroll
tobacco

Optional (BONUS) word list
archery
eavesdrop
haywire
Milky Way
quarantine(d)

Challenge #1102- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

2023 Treasure Hunt #3
Duration: Oct 01, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024 (Beginning 10/2/23)

****150P. MIN.***** MASTER

The challenge: Choose your level and find that number of words from the list below in the books you've read during the challenge period. Different forms of the word are acceptable (i.e., plurals, tenses, nouns to adjectives, etc). There is no limit to the number of words you can find in each book.

Remember to post the sentence in which you found the word and its location within the book (page number or ebook location).

Levels
BEGINNER: 25 words
AMATEUR: 50 words
SERIOUS: 75 words
MASTER: 100 words


The Words

agile
assignment
atmosphere
bargain
basketball
beam
bear
biology
bridge
bus
cage
care
carry
central
cinema
circumstance
committee
competition
crackpot
criminal
crouch
day
desert
digress
dismiss
dorm
duck
due
eavesdrop
emotion
endure
exercise
fight
firefighter
flesh
forge
formulate
fraction
galaxy
garlic
glare
graphic
hallway
highway
hurl
index
infrastructure
inspector
jealous
judicial
key
knowledge
mastermind
medal
meeting
miracle
mobile
monstrous
mood
neglect
neighborhood
neutral
nonsense
nuance
offset
overall
perform
pillow
pitch
player
public
qualify
racism
release
repeat
represent
reproduce
requirement
ritual
ruin
salt
save
stall
stay
stitch
stool
suburb
take
television
temperature
tournament
translate
trap
tumor
unit
unlike
urgency
want
weight
wolf

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/3/24***** TIMELY

(10/21/23-7/3/24)- 257 days; last word="Liberia"; 21 words; 13 sources; .082wpd; 1.615wps

Challenge #1103- MW#104- started 10/21/23

BULGARIA; EGYPT; GABON; GREECE; INDIA; LIBERIA; LITHUANIA; LUXEMBOURG; MALAYSIA; MAURITUS; NETHERLANDS; NICARAGUA; PARAGUAY; SUDAN; SURINAME; THAILAND; TOGO; UGANDA; URUGUAY; VENEZUELA; YEMEN

Afghanistan-(1)- Corn rot- a type of bread

Algeria-(1)- Shakshuka-eggs poached in tomato sauce with pequillo peppers

Argentina- (1)-EmpanadasAustralia-(1)- Bundaberg Ginger Beer (really a soda-not alcoholic)

Belarus- (1)- Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins

Belgium-(2)- Fries with garlic mayo; Black Russian cocktailBrazil-(5) caipirinha; Pastel de Floripa; Cheese bread; Moqueca; AcaiBrunei-(1)- Marooka shrimp-flavored snacks

Bulgaria- (1)- Bulgarian White Cheese

Burundi- (1)- Burundi- Airis Kinyovu Coffee (Women Produced)

Canada-(1)- Hawaiian Pizza

China- (11)-Fried Rice; Spring Rolls; Pork Dumplings; Singapore Rice-despite it's name...this is a Chinese dish; King Pao Chicken; Chinese Eggplant in Garlic sauce; Dim Sum; Lamian- Hand Pulled Noodles (we had them with Cumin and Beef).; Jiaozi (potstickers); Salt and Chilli Chicken; Jia Duo Bao (aka Wong Lo Kat)- an herbal tea.
---Chinese Regions-(9)
------Canton Province-(1)-He Tang Xiao Chao- Stir-Fried Lotus Roots
-----Hong Kong- (1)- Hong Kong Street Noodles
-----Hunan Province (2)- Orange Chicken; Liang Pi "Cold Skin"noodles
-----Macao- (1)- Pasteles de Nata
.-----Jingsu Province- (1)-Yangzhou Fried Rice
-----Shaanxi Province- (4)- Jiandui- fried glutinous rice ball with sesame seeds; Tanghuoshao (baked wheaten cake)- a snack; BiangBiang noodles; Snakehead Fish.
-----Shanghai Province (2)- Shengjian Bao- Pan-fried pork buns; Shanghai Fried Noodles
-----Sichuan Province (known as Szechuan cuisine)- (6)-Szechuan Noodles; Szechuan Grilled Pork buns; Chongqing HotPot; Mapu Tofu; DanDan Noodles; Dumplings in chili oil.
------Xinjiang (Uyghur Autonomous Province)- (2)-Uyghur Laghman- a noodle dish; Uyghur naan (a flatbread)

Colombia- (4)-Ajiaco soup; Bandeja Paisa; Cheese arepas; Colombian Coffee
Croatia-(7)- Rafiol-pastries; Ozujsko beer; Pan Lager; spaghetti with Dalmatian sauce; Fioli sa junecim filetom i tartufima (pasta with beef tenderloin and truffles); Savijaca- a strudel-type pastry; stuffed calamari (Prsut e sir)

Cuba-(6)-Mojito cocktail; Strawberry daiquiri; Cuban Black Bean Soup; Boliche Criollo; Picadillo Criollo; Adios MF cocktail.

Cyprus- (1)Spinach Borak

Denmark- (6)- Hungry Dane Burgers; Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches- we had meatball, salmon and fried fish); Rye Bread; Danish red and brown sausages; Rødgrød Med Fløde -a red berry pudding with thick cream; Danish pastry (raspberry); Halvarti Cheese

East Timor- (1)- Coffee

Egypt- (1)-Foul medammas

El Salvador (1)- pupusas

Eritrea-(1)- Injera

Ethiopia- (6)-Doro Wat; Injera; Tibs; St. George's Beer; Yebeg Siga Wot; St. John's beer

France- (12)-Coq au Vin; French Onion Soup; Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes; Bloody Mary cocktail; Milli-feuille (aka Napoleon)- dessert; Grilled beef Paillard; Pithivier Chocolate Pastry; Gigondas Domaine Gour de Chaule- a red wine from the Southern Rhone ; L'Eclair de Genie Chocolat Lait; Apple turnover.
---French Regions (4)
-----Bourgogne-(3)- Escargots de Bourgogne; Boeuf Borguignon; Borgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Les Guillotes- a chardonnay.
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
-----Pays Basque (1)- Basque Chicken
-----Sardinia (1)- Sardinia- Pecorino cheese Quenelle

Georgia- (1)-Khachapur

Germany- (3)- Pretzel with Butter; beer- Rothaus Pilsner; Hamantaschen- a triangular cookie
---German State-(2)
-----Swabia- (1)-Roast beef with spaetzle
-----Bavaria- (1)-"Nuremberg Lebkuchen" -Nuremberg gingerbread

Greece (13)- Greek salad; gyros; Olives & Olive Oil; Greek Lemon chicken and rice; baklava; Ouzo; Fix Beer; Barley Frisella with swordfish; Moussaka, Mythos Beer; Greek yogurt, Koulouri Thessalonikis (sesame bread rings); Greek omelot.

Guam-(3)- Finadene Sauce; Kadun Pika; Chamorro red rice

India- (18)-Chana Choor; Vada Pav; Dahi Puri; Daal Lentil Halwa; Upma; Paratha (an Indian flatbread); Chana Masala (a chickpea curry); roti, naan, Idli; Chutney, Cheese Pav Bhaji; Falooda; Sweet Chili Chicken; Keema curry; Baingan Bharta; Gajak (also known as Tilsakri)- a sesame seed confection; Taj Mahal Beer
...Indian States-(3)
.....Jammu and Kashmir-(1)- Rogan Josh
.....Punjab- (1)- Kulcha Indonesia- (4)-Nasi Goreng; Chicken Satay; Kopiko Cappuccino Candies; Ube
.....Tamil Nadu-(1)-Mulligatawny Soup

Haiti-(1)- Hot Mamba- a spicy peanut butter.

reserved

Iran- (17)- Chicken Koobideh; Fesenjan; Sangak; Kookoosabzi; Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Mirza Ghasemi- a grilled eggplant dip; Kashko Badmejan- a different eggplant dip; Sholezard- a saffron rice pudding dessert; Persian baklava; Barbari flatbread; Ardeh (aka "lemon tahini sauce”); Kishk; Olivieh; Khortesh Karafs; Tahchin- a saffron rice souffle; Sohan- a saffron brittle toffee with pistachios
---Iran Provinces (1)
-----Razavi Khorasan Province -(1)- Mashhadi Bread.
Ireland- (14)-Baileys Irish Cream; Sweet Cheddar Cheese; Blood Sausage; Boxty; Champ; Bewley's Irish Breakfast Tea; Irish soda bread; Guinness Cottage Pie; Bangers and Mash; Fish and Chips; Tayto- Potato chips; O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale; Irish Seafood Chowder; Hop House 13 Lager
---Irish Counties-(2)
-----Dublin-(3)-Five Lamps Red Ale; Butlers Milk Chocolate; Guinness- a dry stout
-----Tipperary -(1)- O'Donnells Crisps

Israel- (12)-bourekas; Matzo; chopped liver; Hummus; Matzo-Ball Soup; Haroset; latkes; Brisket; Potato Kugel; Macaroons; Tzimmes; OneStar Lager; Sufganiyah- essentially a jelly-filled donut

Italy (38)-pizza; manicotti; Penne with spinach; Tiramisu; gelato; Aperol Spritz; antipasto; Penne e salmone; Frittata, Teralli (snack); Limoncello (liqueur) ; Peroni beer; Pocket Coffee (candy); Orecchiette con rapa (broccoli rabe); pastry- Cornetto; beer- Birra Moretti; Scrocchi (crackers); Bruschetta; Porchetta; Tocchetti (snack food); Penne with pecorino cheese and truffles; Fried zucchini blossoms; Sangiovese wine; Mussels in marinara sauce.; Mezze Maniche pasta (with broccoli and sausage); Radiatori pasta; Negroni aperitif; Amaretto liqueur; canelloni; rigatoni all'Amatriciana; Fagottini (pasta); gnocci; Girella pasta (corkscrew pasta)- we had it baked au gratin.; Crodino aperitif; Campanelle Pasta; Bastoncini Ricoperti di cioccolato al latte; affogato;Ferrero Rocher chocolates; Pollo al limone (Lemon Chicken).
---Italy Regions-(12)
-----Basilicata (1)- Crushi peppers
-----Calabria- (1)-Calabria Pizza
-----Campania (6)- Crocchette (potato croquets); Mustazzoli (cookies); Neopolitan pizza; Sfogliatella- cream-filled pastry; Calzone; Spumoni (aka Neapolitan Ice Cream)
-----Emilia-Romagna (29)- Lasagna; Cafe Latte; Bolognese Spritz-cocktail; Tortellini in brodo (tortellini in broth); Tigelle (aka "crescentina- a round flat bread); Culatello (cured ham); Salame Rosa (pink salami); Coppa di Testa (a pork head cheese); Zia Ferraese (a salami from Ferrara); Mortadella; Capocollo- a pork salami; Friggione (a tomato and onion side dish); Parmesan Cheese; Cavallo (horse meat); tagliatelle in ragu; Wine-Pignoletto; Squacqueone cheese; Pumpkin Tortelloni; Tortelli; Lambrusco-wine; Parma prosciutto; Torta fritta- fried bread puffs; Roccati chocolate; Coppia Ferrarese- bread with horns; Lasagna Verdi (Spinach Lasagna); Cotechino con fagioli (a type of sausage with beans); Modena balsamic vinegar (protected); Cavatappi Pasta ; Majani Chocolate
-----Lazio (15)- Pecorino cheese; Suppli with ragu; ***Pasta alla Gricia!***; Spaghetti Carbonara; Roman Style Artichoke; Jewish style artichoke; Gaio Mazio's pork- a pork stew that was Julius Caesar's favorite dish; pasta with Amatriciana sauce; Cacio e pepe- pasta with just cheese and pepper; Pollo alla Romano (chicken in a tomato base); Fettucine all'Alfredo; Saltimbocca- Veal wrapped in prosciutto;Roman pizza; Buffalo Mozzarella D.O.P)
----Liguria (3)- Pansotti (triangular ravioli); Trofie (pasta); Trenetta pasta (we had it with sea asparagus and anchovy paste).
-----Lombardy (1)- Pork Milanese Roulade
-----Puglia (12)- Foccacia; Caciocavallo cheese; Tiella Barese-(a potato/rice/mussels dish); Orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta); Raw mussels; Panzerotto ; Friselle; Fava e Cicoria; Pasticciotto pastry; Altamura bread (a PDO protected bread); Pizza Rustica; Burrata cheese
-----Sicily (9)- Eggplant Parmigiana; Arancini; Toroncini (dessert); Rigatoni alla Norma (pasta with eggplant); Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse; Sicilian Macaroni; Averna Amaro liqueur; Casarecce pasta
-----Taranto (1)- Notte Rosso Primitiva di Manduria DOP- protected wine.
-----Tuscany (6)- Pesche di Prato - (a peach, vanilla, and Alchermes liqueur pastry- specifically from Prato); Mortadella di Prato (IGP protected); Biscotti (from Prato); Wild boar ravioli; Frantojana soup; Parppadella Pasta (we had it with beef brisket)
.-----Veneto Region of Italy-(6)- Bigoi pasta in anchovy and onion sauce; Baccala Mantecato (whipped salted cod); polenta; Venetian Seafood risotto; Bellini cocktail; Black risotto with cuttlefish ink

Jamaica (7)-Jerked Chicken; Curried Goat; Rice and peas (the peas are actually pigeon peas);Jamaican patties (similar to empanadas- we tried a chicken, a beef and a veggie); Red Stripe beer; D&G Jamaican pineapple soda; Rum Cake.

Japan (23)-sushi; Japanese curry; chicken teriyaki; Miso soup; Asahi beer; Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi; Taiyaki- goldfish-waffle with fillings such as Nutella or taro; Fujisan Bread; Japanese -style peanuts; Ramune...an interesting citrus-carbonated soda served in a "Codd-neck" bottle which is sealed with a pressurized marble; Calpico- a non-carbonated citrus soda; Black Tantanmen; Curry Nikutama Udon; Tempura; Inari; Mochi Ice Cream; Yakisoba; Sapporo beer; [ Calbee Honey Butter potato chips; Pocky- a dessert snack; Karaage- Japanese fried chicken; Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager; Curry Omarice - a curry omelette.
---Japanese Prefectures (4)
-----Aichi-(1)- Nagoya-style fried chicken
-----Fukuoka- (1)Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen- the broth is made from pork bones;
-----Hokkaido- (1) Hokkaido ice cream
-----Osaka-(2)- Tori Paitan Ramen- broth is made with chicken bones; Takoyaki- an appetizer.
-----Tokyo (1)- Shoyu Ramen (although this originated in China).

Kashmir- Chicken Roganjosh- a curried meat dish with colored and flavored primarily by alkanet flower (or root) and Kashmiri chilies. It is one of the signature recipes of Kashmiri cuisine.

Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas

Kyrgyzstan-(1)- Samsa (a meat-stuffed bun)

Laos-(5)- Larb salad; Tum Mak Hoong (Laotian green papaya salad); sticky rice; Mango sticky rice- an excellent dessert; Lard Na- a noodle dish- covered with gravy.

Lebanon- (8)-Falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus with shwarma, tabbouleh, flat bread; pastry-Zaatar Croissant; Zaatar Manakish; Sambusek- a beef meat pie.

Libya-(1)- Shakshouka

Malaysia- (1)-Satay

reserved

Mexico- (28) tacos; volcanes; chilaquiles; Modelo beer; Pan de Muerto (pastry); Camarones al Merequetengue; Campechana; Flautas; Pastry- Concha; pastry- Palmier; Entomadas; Torta; Pacifico Beer; Victoria Beer; Churros; Tejuino; Margarita; Sidral Mundet soda; Jarritos Mandarin soda; De la Rosa Peanut Marzipan; Coronado Obleas de Cajeta (Caramel filled wafer cookie); Elote pan dulce; Mexican Black & White cookies; Puerquito pan dulce; Ojo de Buey pan dulce (desserts); Guava Candy Roll; Tostada de res;Tlacoyos
---Mexican States (10)
-----Baja California Sur- (1)-Stuffed Clams
-----Jalisco- (4)-Birria; Dessert-Jericalla; Tequila; tortas ahogadas.
-----Mexico City-(3)- Tacos al Pastor; Chilango style Huarache; Mole Blanco (white mole over chicken enchiladas;
-----Nayarit- (3)-Ceviche; Pescado zarandeado; Huichol salsa
-----Nueva Leon- (1)- Machaca with eggs
-----Oaxaca- (16)-Black mole; Chapulines (grasshoppers); Mezcal; Tlayudas; Molletes; Oaxaca Cheese; Chocolate; Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa; Mole Coloradito; Mole Rojo; Tamales Oaxaquenos; Mole Amarillo; Mole Chichilo; Mole Manchmantel; Huitlacoche (corn fungus)
-----Puebla-(4)-Memelas; Chile Relleno; Tacos de Arabes; Chiles en Nogada (recognized as Mexico's national dish.
-----Sinaloa- (3)-Ceviche; Coricos; Aguachile
-----Sonora (1)- Machaca Burrito
-----Zacatecas- (1)-Pork Enchiladas

Mongolia- (1)- Mongolian Barbeque

Montenegro-(2) burek- filled pie; Confit Duck leg moussaka

Morocco-(1)-Kaab el Ghazal

Mozambique (4) - Piri Piri Chicken; Chicken Peanut Curry; Matapa; Black-eyed peas with kale

Nepal- (4)-Momo; Chicken tikka masala; golub jamun; chana masala’

Netherlands- (5)-Amstel beer; Heineken beer; Maasdam cheese; Gouda cheese; Stroopwafels

New Zealand (4) -lamb; meat pies; kiwifruit (although kiwis are originally from China, we will count them here for New Zealand where most people associate them.); Kiwi Onion Dip.

Nicaragua (2)-Dark Chocolate; Bigorón (Chicharron with yuca)

Nigeria- (1)- Suya Chicken

Northern Mariana Islands-(US Territory)-(1)- Chicken Kelaguen- (similar to ceviche...but made with grilled chicken)

Oman- (1)-dessert-Halwa Ship

Pakistan-(4)-Beef Tikka Biyani; Butter Naan; Chicken Karachi, Aloo Gosht.

Palestine- (1)-Warbat (a dessert similar to baklava...served with a syrup.)

Peru- (8)- Aji de Gallina; Parihuela; Inka Kola; Alfajores Peruanos; Peruvian Ceviche; Picarones- Peruvian doughnuts...served with syrup; Lomo Saltado; Yucca fries.

Philippines- (11)- Lumpia; Pancit; Sinugba.; Chicken adobo; Canton Guisado (Cantonese Pancit); Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart; Longanisa silog; Ube Pandesi; Calamansi Iced Tea.

Poland- Challah... a braided bread

Portugal- (4)-Bacalao; Port; Linguas de Gato (Cat's Tongue cookies); Fig with Walnut Jam;
---Portugal Provinces (1)
-----Entre-Douro-e-Minho-(1)- Quinas beer

Puerto Rico (3)- Pastel; Arroz con gandules; Alcapurria

Russia- (5)-Borscht; Baltica beer; Beef Stroganoff; Pemini; Honey Cake

Reserved

Rwanda (1)- Akabanda- a chili oil made from a mixture of African grown Scotch Bonnet peppers and African grown habanero.

San Marino (5)- Tres Tre Monte; Bean and Bacon Soup; Strozzapreti pasta; aperitif- Mistra; Torta Titano.

Serbia- (1)-Smoki Fresh Baked Peanuts

Singapore- (3)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea; Tiger Beer; Singapore Sling cocktail

South Africa- (5)-Baobab Candies; Aramula; Bobotie; Milktarte; Koeksusters.

South Korea- (6)-Korean Fried Chicken; Ah-Boong- goldfish shaped waffle cone with ice cream; Korean Corn Dogs; Japchae; Pajeon; Bokkeummyeon.

Spain- (4)-Tortilla de Patatas; Sangria; Spanish Churros; Cortado- an espresso coffee drink.
---Spanish Region-(2)
-----Andalusia- (1)-Gazpacho Andalucia
-----Catalunya-(1)- Pan con Tomate

Sri Lanka-(5) Chicken kattu; Chicken curry and String Hoppers; Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea; Bibbikan- a coconut cake.

Sweden-(1)-Swedish meatballs

Switzerland- (2)-Gruyere cheese; Swiss cheese

Syria-(9)- Kebeh (the national dish); Chorbat el Ads; Mohammara; Bathenjane; Chicken Shawarma; Falafel; Manakish; Syrian pita bread; Kunafa.

Taiwan- (2)-Boba; Taiwan- Aiyu Jelly ("Iced Jelly")-a cold dessert-similar to neutral jello in a light syrup.

Tadjikistan- (1)-Plov (a rice pilov with lamb- the national dish)

Thailand- (6)-Pad Thai; Penang Curry; Singha Beer; Phad Sei Eiw- a noodle dish; Tod Mun- Fish cakes served with a spicy cucumber sauce; Kaeng Kari- Thai yellow curry

Tunisia-(1)-Harissa-a hot chili pepper paste, native to the Maghreb.

Turkey- (4)-Pismaniye; Aryan (a salty yogurt drink); Turkish Koufta Tajine; Turkish battered ice creamTurkmenistan-(1)- Manti (dumplings)

Ukraine- (1)-Marmelade ConfituresUnited Arab Emirates (2)- Camel Milk Chocolate; Arabic coffee

United Kingdom- (9)-honeycomb toffee; Gin and Tonic; Fish and Chips, Chicken Pye; Dessert- Eton Mess; Jaffa Cakes; Bramley Apple Crumble; Chicken and Mushroom Pie; Pimm's Cup Cocktail ---UK Regions-(3)
-----England-(1)- Red Leiceister Cheese
----- Northern Ireland- (5)-Dulce; raw pickled mussels; Sunday roast- (roasted meat, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes and gravy); Irish Stew; Fish & Chips; Bushmills 16 year single malt Irish Whiskey–malt whiskey
-----Scotland-(9)- Brewdog Jetstream - a pale ale; Tennents Lager; Monkey Ginger Cocktail; Cullen Skink; Haggis- the NATIONAL DISH; Stovies; Cranachan; Irn Bru; Shortbread
USA-(4)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie; Bison Burger; Chipped Beef
---USA States (18):
-----Alabama-(9)- Redneck Gyro (on the list of Mobile specialties not to be missed...gyro meat with a special Alabama sausage called Conecuh Sausage, Smoked Gouda and Mozzarella with Cajun Tzatziki sauce); West Indies Salad; fried green tomatoes; Catfish; Hushpuppies; Shrimp; Collard Greens; Blood Orange Berliner-Weisse Ale from Goat Island Brewing
-----Arizona (1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno
.-----California (6) - Clos du Bois Chardonay; IN-N-OUT Burgers and fries; Societe-"The Harlot"- a local San Diego craft beer; San Diego State Ale from San Diego microbrewery AleSmith; Bearclaw pastry; Fog Cutter cocktail.
-----Delaware-(1)- Dolle's Salt Water Taffy
-----Florida (15)- Minorcan Clam Chowder; Florida Mule cocktail; Fried Pickles; Pulled Pork sandwich; Cuban Sandwich; Key Lime Pie; Mojito cocktail; Boiled Peanuts; Fried Chicken; Fried Okra; Cornbread; Mac & Cheese; Collard Greens; Gulf Shrimp; Florida Orange Juice
-----Hawaii-(27) Shaved Ice dessert; Hawaiian Honey Cone; Poke; Moco Loco; Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp; Lava Flow (cocktail); Maui Style Potato Chips; Poi Mochi Donut; Coco Puff; Musubi; Kona Coffee; Malasadas- Hawaiian hot dogs (Hula Dogs); Kalua Pig; Lau Lau; Poi; Lomi Salmon; Hawaiian Macaroni Salad; Haupia (coconut Custard); Macadamia Nuts; Mochiko chicken; Mai Tai; Blue Hawaiian Cocktail; Hawaiian Sunset Cocktail; Big Wave- (a Hawaiian golden ale); Huli Huli Chicken; Hawaiian Sun soft drink
-----Illinois- (5)- Chicken Vesuvio; Shrimp de Jonghe; Reuben sandwich; Tavern-style Chicago pizza; Goose Island 312- a wheat-based ale.
-----Kentucky- (1)-Moon Pie
-----Louisiana (6)- Seafood Gumbo; Beignets (dessert); Crawfish Etouffee; Creole Jambalaya; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.-
-----Michigan (1)- Last word cocktail.
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon bar
-----Mississippi (5)- Seafood Gumbo; Shrimp Po'Boy; hushpuppies; Shrimp and Grits; Mud Pie.
-----Missouri-(2)-Cinnamon Roll; Horsefeather cocktail.
-----New Jersey (1)- Taylor Ham Sandwich
-----New York- (5)-N.Y. Style pizza; street hotdogs (Sabrett); Long Island Iced Tea; Chicken and Waffles; New York Style Cheesecake; Knish, Bialy
-----North Carolina- (2)-Pulled Pork sandwich; Fried- Green Tomatoes
-----Oklahoma-(1)-Chicken-fried steak.
-----Pennsylvania (9)- Philly Cheesesteak; Tastycakes; Scrapple; Hershey's Chocolate; Whoopie Pies; Italian Wedding Soup; Hoagies- former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell named the hoagie as the city's official sandwich in 2009.; Mueller Chocolate; soft pretzels.
South Carolina-(1)- Benne Wafers
.-----Tennessee- (1)-Tennessee Hot Chicken
-----Texas- (8)-Texas Toast; East Texas style-BBQ pork ribs; tri-tips; hot link; BBQ brisket; corn bread; sweet potato pie; Texas-style collard greens
-----Utah- (4)-Green jello; Dead Horse Amber Ale; Funeral Poatoes; Crown Burger;

Vatican City (1)- Pasta alla Papalina (in this case Tagliatelle with ham, peas, mushroom, parmigian in a cream sauce).

Venezuela (4)- Pabellon Venezolano (plate of seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and a cornmeal griddle cake); Cacahapas- a corn pancake- ours was served with Mano Cheese, black beans, shredded beef and fried plaintains; Venezuelan hot chocolate-thickened with corn starch; Quesillo- (a Venezuelan flan

Vietnam (8) -pho; spring rolls; Banh mi (sandwich); Green Papaya Salad; Bun Rieu; Che ba mau (Three Color Dessert)- three different sweetened beans, bouncy pandan jelly bathed in a creamy coconut milk; Tàu Hũ Trân Châu Đường Đen- a matcha-flavored Tofu Pudding with brown sugar boba; Che Dau- a sticky rice pudding with black-eyed peas.

Yemen- (4)-Chicken Kabsah; Saltah Fahsa; desserts- Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese.

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Desserts, Pastries and Confections:
Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins

Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai

China
---Chinese Regions
------Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata
.-----Shaanxi Province- (1)- Jiandui- fried glutinous rice ball with sesame seeds

Croatia- (2)-Rafiol-pastries; Savijaca- a strudel-type pastry;

Denmark (2)- Rødgrød Med Fløde -a red berry pudding with thick cream; Danish pastry (raspberry)

France-(7)-Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes; Milli-feuille (aka Napoleon)- dessert; Pithivier Chocolate Pastry; L'Eclair de Genie Chocolat Lait; Apple turnover.
---French Region
------Grand Est- (1)-Pain d’Espies

Germany-(1)-Hamantaschen- a triangular cookie
---German States-(1)
-----Bavaria-(1)- "Nuremberg Lebkuchen" -Nuremberg gingerbread

Greece-(2)- Baklava; Greek yougurt with fruit and nuts

India- (2)-Daal Lentil Halwa; Falooda; Gajak (also known as Tilsakri)- a sesame seed confection.

Iran- (5)-Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Zaban; Sholezard- a saffron rice pudding dessert; Persian baklava; Sohan- a saffron brittle toffee with pistachios.

Ireland
---Irish Counties-(1)
-----Dublin- Butlers Milk Chocolate.

Israel- (3)-Macaroons; Haroset; Sufganiyah- essentially a jelly-filled donut

Italy- (8)-Tiramisu; gelato; cornetto; Pocket coffee (chocolate); Zuppa Inglese- an Italian trifle despite the name; Bastoncini Ricoperti di cioccolato al latte; affogato; Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
---Italy Regions-(5)
-----Campania (3)- Mustazzoli (cookies); Sfogliatella- cream-filled pastry; Spumoni (aka Neapolitan Ice Cream)
-----Emilia-Romagna (2)- Roccati chocolate; Majani Chocolate
-----Puglia(1)-Pasticciotto pastry
-----Sicily- (4)- Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse; Toroncini; Crema con Pistachio Verde di Bronte DOP
-----Tuscany (2) - Pesche di Prato; Biscotti (from Prato)

Jamaica-(1)-Rum Cake

Japan- (5)-Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi; Taiyaki- goldfish-waffle with fillings such as Nutella or taro; Mochi Ice Cream; Pocky- a dessert snack
---Japanese Prefectures(1)------Hokkaido- Hokkaido Ice Cream

Laos- (1)-Mango sticky riceLebanon-(1) Zaatar Croissant

Mexico- (12)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria; De la Rosa Peanut Marzipan; Coronado Obleas de Cajeta (Caramel filled wafer cookie);Elote pan dulce; Mexican Black & White cookies; Puerquito pan dulce; Ojo de Buey pan dulce; Guava Candy Roll.
---Mexican States-(3)
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
-----Oaxaca- (3)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa, Chocolate-
----Sinaloa- (1)-CoricosMontenegro-(1) burek- a filled pie;

Morocco-(1)- Kaab el Ghazal

Nepal- (1)-Golub jamunNetherlands-(1)-Stroopwafels

Nicaraqua- (1)-Dark ChocolateOman-(1)-Halwa Ship

Palestine-(1)- Warbat (a dessert similar to baklava...served with a syrup.)

Peru- (2)-Alfajores Peruanos; Picarones- Peruvian doughnuts...served with syrup.

Philippines- (5)-Biko; Leche flan; Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart.

Portugal- (1)- Linguas de Gato (Cat's Tongue cookies)

Russia-(1)-Honey cake

San Marino (2)- Tres Tre Monte; Torta Titano.

South Africa- (3)-Baobab Candies; Milktarte; Koeksusters.

South Korea-(1)- Ah-Boong- goldfish shaped waffle cone with ice cream;

Spain-(1)- Spanish Churros

Sri-Lanka- (1)- Bibbikan- a coconut cake.

Syria-(1)- Kunafa.Taiwan- (1)-Aiyu Jelly ("Iced Jelly")-a cold dessert-similar to neutral jello in a light syrup.

Turkey- (2)-Pismaniye; Turkish battered ice cream

Ukraine (1)-Marmelade Confitures

United Arab Emirates- (1)-Camel Milk Chocolate.

United Kingdom (4) -honeycomb toffee; Eton Mess; Jaffa Cakes; Bramley Apple Crumble
---UK Regions (1)
-----Scotland-(2) Carachen; Shortbread

USA-(2)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie;
---USA States (12)
-----California-(1)- Bearclaw pastry
-----Delaware- Dolle's Salt Water Taffy
-----Florida-(1)- Key Lime Pie
-----Hawaii (6)- Shaved Ice; Hawaiian Honey Cone; Poi Mochi Donut; Coco Puff; Malasadas; Haupia (coconut Custard)
-----Kentucky- (1)-Moon Pie
-----Louisiana-(3)-Beignets; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon Bar
-----Mississippi-(1)- Mud Pie
-----Missouri- (1)-Cinnamon Roll
—--New York-(1)- New York Style Cheesecake
----Pennsylvania-(4) Tastycakes; Hershey's Chocolate; Whoopie Pies; Mueller Chocolate.
-----South Carolina-(1)- Benne Wafers
-----Texas-(1)-sweet potato pie;
-----Utah- (2)-Green Jello; Chocolate.

Venezuela (1)- Quesillo- (a Venezuelan flan- unlike flan however which just uses egg yolks, quesillo uses the whole egg.).

Vietnam (3)-Che ba mau (Three Color Dessert)- three different sweetened beans, bouncy pandan jelly bathed in a creamy coconut milk; Tàu Hũ Trân Châu Đường Đen- a matcha-flavored Tofu Pudding with brown sugar boba; Che Dau- a sticky rice pudding with black-eyed peas.

Yemen -(2)-Basbusa and Kunafa cheese.

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Drinks-(Non-alcoholic)

Australia-(1)- Bundaberg Ginger Beer (really a soda-not alcoholic)

Burundi-(1)- Airis Kinyovu Coffee (Women Produced)

China- Jia Duo Bao (aka Wong Lo Kat)- an herbal tea

Colombia-(1)- Colombian Coffee

East Timor- Coffee

Iran- (1)-Doogh

Italy
----Italy Regions (1)
------Emilia Romagna-(1) Cafe Latte

Jamaica-(1)- D&G Jamaican pineapple soda

Japan-(2)- Ramune...an interesting citrus-carbonated soda served in a "Codd-neck" bottle which is sealed with a pressurized marble.; Calpico- a non-carbonated citrus soda

Mexico-(3)-Tejuino; Sidral Mundet soda; Jarritos Mandarin soda.---Mexican States
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Chocolate

Netherlands-(1)- Bundaberg Ginger Beer (really a soda-not alcoholic

Peru- (1)-Inka Cola

Philippines-(1)- Calamansi Iced Tea.

Singapore- (1)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea

Spain (1)- Cortado- an espresso coffee drink

Sri Lanka- (1)- Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea.

Taiwan- (1)-Boba

Turkey- (1)- Aryan (a salty yogurt drink)

United Arab Emirates- (1)- Arabic coffee

United Kingdom
---UK Regions-(1)
-----Scotland-(1) - Irn Bru-

USA
---USA States-(2)
-----Florida-(1)- Florida Orange Juice
-----Hawaii-(2)-Kona Coffee; Hawaiian Sun soft drink

Venezuela (1)- Venezuelan hot chocolate-thickened with corn starch.

Reserved

Beers and Ales
Croatia-(2)-Ozujsko beer; Pan Lager;

Ethiopia -(2)-St. George's beer; St. John's beer

Germany- (1)- Rothaus Pilsner

Greece- (2)-Fix Beer, Mythos

India- (1)- Taj Mahal Beer.

Ireland-(1)- Hop House 13 Lager
—Irish Counties-(1)
——Dublin-(2)-Five Lamps Red Ale; Guinness- a dry stout

Israel-(1)- OneStar Lager

Italy (2)-Peroni; Birra Moretti

Jamaica (1)-Red Stripe

Japan- (3)-Asahi, Sapporo; Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager.

Mexico- (3)-Modelo; Pacifico; Victoria

Netherlands- (2)-Amstel; Heineken

Portugal
—Portugal Provinces (1)
-----Entre-Douro-e-Minho-(1)- Quinas beer

Russia- (1)-Baltica

Singerpore- (1)- Tiger Beer

Thailand (1)-Singha

UK
—UK Regions-(2)
——Ireland (1)- O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale
——Scotland-(2)- Brewdog Jetstream - a pale ale; Tennents Lager

USA
----USA States-(5)
——Alabama-(1)-Blood Orange Berliner-Weisse Ale from Goat Island Brewing
-----California-(2)-Societe-"The Harlot"- a local San Diego craft beer; San Diego State Ale from San Diego microbrewery AleSmith. -----Hawaii (1)- Big Wave- (a Hawaiian golden ale);
——Illinois (1)- Goose Island 312- a wheat-based ale.
-----Utah- (1)-Dead Horse Amber Ale

Alcohol and Cocktails-(Not beers or wines)
Belgium- (1)-Black Russian cocktail
Brazil- (1)-caipirinha.
Cuba-(3)-Mojito cocktail; Strawberry daiquiri; Adios MF cocktail.
France- (1)-Bloody Mary
Greece- (1)-Ouzo
Ireland- (1)-Baileys Irish Cream
Italy (5)- Aperol Spritz; Limoncello (liqueur); Negroni aperitif; Amaretto liqueur; Crodino aperitif
---Italy Regions-(3)
-----Emilia-Romagna (1)- Bolognese Spritz-cocktail
-----Veneto Region (1)- Bellini cocktail
-----Sicily (1)- Averna Amaro liqueur
Mexico- (1)-Margarita
---Mexican States-(2)
-----Jalisco- (1)-Tequila
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Mezcal
Portugal- (1)- Port
San Marino (1)- Mistra (aperitif)
Singapore (1)- Singapore Sling Cocktail
South Africa (1)- Aramula
Spain- (1)- Sangria
United Kingdom- (2)-Gin and Tonic; Pimm's Cup Cocktail
---UK Regions-(2)
——Northern Ireland (1) - Bushmills 16 year single malt Irish Whiskey–malt whiskey
-----Scotland (1)- Monkey Ginger Cocktail
USA
---USA States: (7)
-----Arizona-(1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.
-----California-(1)-Fog Cutter cocktail.
——Florida-(2)- Florida Mule cocktail- akin to the Moscow mule...but made with the local Florida Cane Vodka; Mojito
-----Hawaii (4)- Lava Flow cocktail; Mai Tai; Blue Hawaiian Cocktail; Hawaiian Sunset Cocktail;
-----Michigan (1)- Last word cocktail.
-----Missouri-(1)- Horsefeather cocktail.
-----New York-(1)- Long Island Iced Tea

Wines-
France-(3)- Gigondas Domaine Gour de Chaule- a red wine from the Southern Rhone Valley
---French Region-(1)
-----Bourgogne-(1)-Borgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Les Guillotes- a chardonnay

Italy (1)- Sangiovese
---Italy Region (2)
-----Emilia-Romagna (2)- Pignoletto; Lambrusco
-----Taranto (1)- Notte Rosso Primitiva di Manduria DOP- protected wine.

USA
----USA States (1)
------California- (1)-Clos du Bois Chardonay

Beginning tracking of different types of pasta:(26)- Lasagna (3/16/22); Penne (3/17/22); Orecchiette 3/18/22); Strozzapresti (3/29/22); Tortelloni (3/31/22); Mezze Maniche (4/13/22); Bigoi (5/5/22); Radiatori; Cannelloni; Rigatoni; Fagottini ; Girella pasta (corkscrew pasta); Lasagna; Tortellini; Tagliatelle; Spaghetti; Fettuccine; Pansotti (triangular ravioli); Trofie (pasta); Trenetta pasta; Sicilian macaroni; Ravioli; Bigoi; Campanelle (11/4/22); Cavatappi Pasta (11/27/22); Casarecce pasta (12/1/22); Parppadella (4/24/23)

Tracking cheeses-(17)-
Bulgaria-(1)- Bulgarian White Cheese;

Denmark-(1)-Halvarti Cheese;

France
---French Regions-(1)
——Sardinia-(1) Pecorino-

Ireland-(1)- Sweet Cheddar Cheese-

Italy-3- Caciocavallo (3/18/22); Parmesan (3/28/22); Squacqueone (3/30/22:
---Italian Regions-(2)
-----Lazio (1)- Pecorino
-----Puglia (2)- Caciocavallo; Buratta-

Mexico
---Mexican States-(1)
-----Oaxaca-(1)- Oaxaca Cheese-

Netherlands-(2)-Maasdam; Gouda-

Switzerland- (2)- Gruyere cheese; Swiss cheese-

United Kingdom
—UK Regions-(1)
-——England- (1)-Red Leiceister Cheese-

Yemen- (1)-Kanufa cheese

Beginning 8/4/22) - Starting to track visits to Chain Restaurants- (Total=14)- In & Out (8/4/22); Outback (8/23/22); Einstein Brothers Bagels (9/14/22); Sammy's Woodfired Pizza (9/14/22); Pollo Loco (9/17/22); McDonald's (10/15/22); Jersey Mikes (10/21/22); Del Taco (11/17/22); Popeyes (1/2/23); Wendy's (7/10/23); Starbucks (10/29/23); QDoba 11/2/23; Hangry Joe's 11/6/23; Mendocino Farms 11/26/23; Primos Mexican Food and Cantina 3/19/24.

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*****COMPLETED 12/21/23***** UNTIMELY
51 days; Last Word= "willow"; 20 words; 12 sources; .392wpd; 1.667wps

Challenge #1104- WRC
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


November 2023 Word Search
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Words:
✔ Chaos-p.168-The Slippery Slope-"...the entire organization was in chaos." 11/17/23
✔ Concentration-p.88- The Grim Grotto-"...with a look of utter concentration." 12/19/23
✔ Crooked-p.62-The Sicilian-"...its crooked streets, the stone houses..."11/16/23
✔ Entrance-p.44-The Slippery Slope-"As they stood inside the entrance..." 11/12/23
✔ Exhausted-p.236-The Prisoner-"...whose universe was exhausted for me." 11/27/23
✔ Fireplace-p.13-Secrets of the Kashmir Valley-"...picture is placed over my parent's fireplace..." 11/14/23
✔ Military-p.245-The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers-"...command over all matters military." 11/16/23
✔ Motorcycle-p.34-Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha-"...motorcycles, scooters and bicycles parting in front of them..." 12/13/23
✔ Peacock-p.221-The Prisoner-"...like the ay imitating the peacock.- 11/27/23
✔ Postcard-p.42-The Sea, the Sea-"...anything better than a postcard?" 11/17/23
✔ Shallow-p.57-The Wayward Bus-"...the water ran in shallow ditches..."11/17/23
✔ Sidewalk-p.147-The Slippery Slope-"...like worms on a sidewalk..." 11/16/23
✔ Slick-p.6-Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure-"...our palms slick with sweat." 11/21/23
✔ Temper-p.6-The Cricket on the Hearth-"In doing which, she lost her temper..." 12/3/23
✔ Velvet-p.226-The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers-"...in black velvet with purple ribbons." 11/15/23

Optional Words
✔ Cabbage-p.238-The Prisoner-"...he would have cleaned a cabbage..." 11/27/23
✔ Fountain-p.51-The Slippery Slope-"...when we trapped them inside a fountain." 11/12/23
✔ Gurgle-p.499-Foucault's Pendulum-"...the gurgle of blood mingles with the churning of..." 12/20/23
✔ Jasmine-p.19-Secrets of the Kashmir Valley- "...a garden blooming with jasmine and pink roses." 11/14/23
✔ Willow-p.135-The Wayward Bus-"...coyotes make their homes in the willows..." 12/21/23

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