Play Book Tag discussion

Hayjay315 wrote: "I'm finally on the move from the Caboose and just swung through the door leading into the Baggage Car! I'm thrilled to spot dear Amy here too!"

Congrats, HayJay! Make sure to check out the contents of Joy's Magical Chest. Amy has likely pulled out a puzzle and is working on it, but others clearly will be playing a game or two.

I'm ready for my next roll (5)

My last book Caliban's War fits monthly tag Adventure Tagged 117 times
624 pages: https://www.amazon.com/Calibans-War-E...

Amy wrote: "Want to edify that Gnarly and I are having a much lovelier relationship this second time around...."

I, for one, am happy to hear you and Gnarly have come to an agreement! :-)

Just wanted to post here that I've finished my current book (review to be posted in the next couple of days - I currently have company), but I will not need a new roll.

My last roll gave me a special advantage to use anytime, so I'm just going to use it next. It puts me forward 15 spaces (the number of years I've been a PBT member).

I will also mark this on my game board, probably once I get my review posted.

Hi Anita - can I have my next roll please? (1)

Roll requests for 7/8:

Kate (1)
Sue (5)



**Just a heads up everyone; I am traveling today so not exactly sure when I will be posting rolls. My apologies in advance for any delays**

Anita wrote: "Roll requests for 7/8:

Kate (1)
Sue (5)



**Just a heads up everyone; I am traveling today so not exactly sure when I will be posting rolls. My apologies in advance for any delays**"

Hi Anita,

I'm not sure you have seen it, but I requested my next rolls in comment #96 - I first book I read was 656 pages, and the book I read when I was moved back was 560 pages.

Thank you!

Anita wrote: "@Rachel,

You receive a ticket for the Shinkansen. The numbers drawn will be between your current position and the end of the board you are on. To be used anytime."

That is yet another really cool special advantage!

I’m ready for my next roll please.

The actual history of my relationship with the feline, began in the baggage car. Truthfully, I am a dog person, like Charlotte and Sally and Lynda. But I have had multiple love cats in my life, like Cindy, Sue, Fran, and Margie. I’m not really into the love of a cat, even wild dogs have been my preference. I was the first alerted to the idea that pets were on the train, and in the baggage car, when Joanne had mentioned that there was a stop and re-stock where the pets were having their grooming appointments. At the time there was some commotion about the vending machines in the baggage car. What I would call is that I went to go look for a seat to sit and found myself unable to get comfortable, and that a particular gnarly cat was absolutely preventing me from returning to my seat upon the lovely red (read) set of baggage. This is when my flight with the cat who came to be named Gnarly began. It’s true he tested my spirituality. Things were running hot and cold between us. But Joy and Cindy promise to take good care of him, and keep him out of my crosshairs. But then, Joy kept moving too swiftly to the train. And it took a while for Cindy to catch up with the baggage car. Seems I had to read my way out of the situation. Which I did. But now as a Porter, we are all Weiser, and softer and more settled, and a new relationship has begun

I am ready for my next roll, please! (1)

Amy wrote: "The actual history of my relationship with the feline, began in the baggage car. Truthfully, I am a dog person, like Charlotte and Sally and Lynda. But I have had multiple love cats in my life, lik..."

Might I add that with all the cat lovers who have sinced lavished love and attention on Gnarly (he even follewed Joy for a while using the train's secret passages), his first and primary love is Amy. He positively pines for her - even rejecting his Meowy Wowwy catnip pillow toys! Which is unheard of! -- when she is away too long.

How could Amy or anyone resist such adoration? Devotion?

Psst! A fresh supply of Meowy Wowwy can be found in Joy's Magic Trunk. Use as needed.

Rolls for 7/8:

Hannah 4-5-5-6-4
Joy 3
Nancy 1
Kate 2
Sue 5-6-2-2-1

Anita, my last roll was 4-1, and today I have a 1. Does this count as a 1-1 special roll? (I didn't think the combo could be combined with another roll, but I guessed wrong on something similar, so....).

I'm adding a reward to my roll. I'll add it to my logs tonight.

You have sold me!!! I fully admit to being persuaded by adoration, devotion, and love. Works every time. Considered my meowy wowy!!!!!

So glad to see the magic trunk is coming in handy!

Joy your Hermione trunk has been the delight of the train and the train ride! I particularly love the puzzles and the cat treats. It’s full of all the extras when you didn’t know you needed them, they were there! Theresa and I had a great game of backgammon, and I believe the trunk swallowed my rummy Q, which is my favorite!

Anita wrote: "@Rachel,

You receive a ticket for the Shinkansen. The numbers drawn will be between your current position and the end of the board you are on. To be used anytime."

Wow, my first 6-4 roll. I'm nearly 3/4's of the way through my clerk game board so I'm saving this for my next board :-)

Getting back to reading wrote: "Joining this group and the challenge is getting me back to reading. I half way through my first book!"

Excellent! We DO have that effect ...

BTW in Clerk Level only, you can request your next roll when you are half way through the book for your current roll. In Clerk you do not have to wait until you have reviewed the book.

If you do ask for it now, gives you more time to paw through those suitcases filled with books you brought on board which will involve a visit to the baggage car to meet Amy and LibraryCin, be introduced to Gnarly (who is a great judge of character given his devotion to Amy!), and maybe add a few pieces to whatever giant puzzle is being put together. CGI Tom should be available to help you find your bags.

Hi, all ... sorry to be so absent ... first cataract surgery messed with my eyesight (and ability to read! ... though Doc did say she accepted full responsibility for any failure on my part to meet yearly reading goals ... she has NO idea ...)

Then Hubby and I decided to host a small dinner party .. just two friends. We ate in the kitchen and each guest served him/herself from the stove. VERY casual. We are completely wiped OUT! Back in the day we hosted 10-12 dinner parties a year, with 8-to-12 guests .... PLUS at least two big parties with 20-60 people. HOW did we do it??????

Okay ... going to try to get back on the train and finish my current read so I can move forward ... still on clerk level ...

Good Show Kathleen! Welcome Back Tessa!

The train staff has been anxiously awaiting your return and an Tom has been instructing them to treat with you TLC, your pillows are plumped, a snack try is ready and the blender is whirring with your favorite beverage.

Anita wrote: "Rolls for 7/8:

Hannah 4-5-5-6-4
Joy 3
Nancy 1
Kate 2
Sue 5-6-2-2-1 "

This roll has rolled me off my second Conductor Board, and with that, I am going to end my game here.

Thank you so much to everyone for making it such a fun game, and especially to Anita for all her time and hard work in putting the game together, and letting us all play on for so long.

NancyJ wrote: "Anita, my last roll was 4-1, and today I have a 1. Does this count as a 1-1 special roll? (I didn't think the combo could be combined with another roll, but I guessed wrong on something similar, so..."

You have it correct, Nancy, but thank you so much for checking. If you have a combo roll (more than 1 die), then it cannot blend with the next single roll.

Roll requests for 7/9:

Getting back to reading (2)
Ellen (1)

Hannah wrote: "Anita wrote: "Rolls for 7/8:

Hannah 4-5-5-6-4
Joy 3
Nancy 1
Kate 2
Sue 5-6-2-2-1 "

This roll has rolled me off my second Conductor Board, and with that, I am going to end my game here.

Thank you..."

Congratulations, Hannah!!! That's awesome. Do you know how many books you completed as part of the challenge?

Book Concierge wrote: "Hi, all ... sorry to be so absent ... first cataract surgery messed with my eyesight (and ability to read! ... though Doc did say she accepted full responsibility for any failure on my part to meet..."

I am so sorry to hear about your eyes. That's actually scary!! I hope they are on the mend.

Shake It Up Sunday

So sorry, Nicole, but you've been shook!

Please move back 3 after you complete your book.

With all the recent attention on Kathleen, I just wanted to acknowledge Pam, who also recently joined our group. Pam so eagerly joined most of our challenges, including the beloved Swap, and I think she quickly became an engineer in one of her loops. I just wanted to say that Pam, you have made a grand addition to our group and train, and I/we so look forward to getting to know you more! Thank you for joining our entourage and for the gifts you bring.

Anita wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Anita wrote: "Rolls for 7/8:

Hannah 4-5-5-6-4
Joy 3
Nancy 1
Kate 2
Sue 5-6-2-2-1 "

This roll has rolled me off my second Conductor Board, and with that, I am going to end my game h..."

I've just counted and I read 122 books in total.

Clerk Level: 13 books
Porter Level: 13 books
Engineer Level Round 1: 13 books
Engineer Level Round 2: 19 books
Station Master Round 1: 26 books
Station Master Round 2: 3 books
Conductor Board Round 1: 19 books
Conductor Board Round 2: 16 books

Amy wrote: "With all the recent attention on Kathleen, I just wanted to acknowledge Pam, who also recently joined our group. Pam so eagerly joined most of our challenges, including the beloved Swap, and I thin..."

I didn't even realize Pam was new lol. She's awesome!!! I feel like she's been here forever.

I am ready for another roll, please! (1)

Welcome, Pam and Kathleen!
Congrats, Hannah!

I would like another roll (1), please. Thanks!

Wow, well done Hannah!!

Hannah wrote: "Anita wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Anita wrote: "Rolls for 7/8:

Hannah 4-5-5-6-4
Joy 3
Nancy 1
Kate 2
Sue 5-6-2-2-1 "

INCREDIBLE!!!

This roll has rolled me off my second Conductor Board, and with that, I am going to..."

Anita wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Anita, my last roll was 4-1, and today I have a 1. Does this count as a 1-1 special roll? (I didn't think the combo could be combined with another roll, but I guessed wrong on someth..."

A related question, which I'm sure was answered somewhere. When I am rolling one die and I get for instance a 2 then a 3, that is an extra swap. Then if I get a 2 the next time, does that go with the 3 for another extra swap, or was the 3 "used up" in the first combination?

Congratulations Hannah!

Hi Robin, it is not used up. So long as each roll is a single die and consecutive, you may use as a special roll.

Rolls for 7/9:

Getting Back To Reading 2-3
Ellen 2
Joy 6
Diana 1

Anita, I had requested a roll for today (see msg 142 above). It's okay if it is tomorrow, though.

Apologies Joy!!! I am mostly on the app. And it’s so easy to miss things.

Your roll is: 6

No worries, Anita! Thank you!

Anita, I have a question about the following rule.

If you read a book that fits the monthly tag, you will earn 3 participation points. You must finish and review the book during the month of the particular tag.

If I used a bonus to move to the book that was tagged "adventure", can I still get extra participation points? If yes, would it work for other bonuses as well (bonus for the particular numbers of tags)?

And I'd also like a roll (1). It's OK if I have to wait for tomorrow)

Diana H. wrote: "And I'd also like a roll (1). It's OK if I have to wait for tomorrow)"

I got you!

1 is your roll.

Anita wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "And I'd also like a roll (1). It's OK if I have to wait for tomorrow)"

I got you!

1 is your roll."

Oh, thank you for doing it so quickly!

Diana H. wrote: "Anita, I have a question about the following rule.

If you read a book that fits the monthly tag, you will earn 3 participation points. You must finish and review the book during the month of the p..."

If you read any book that fits the tag in the month of the particular tag, you get the participation points. But each bonus is VERY particularly described. If it says you need to land on it, that means at random (land on it, not move to it). So for the bonuses associated with the number of taggers, that's more strict, and you need to land on it from a roll.

Anita wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "And I'd also like a roll (1). It's OK if I have to wait for tomorrow)"

I got you!

1 is your roll."

I'll also use the bonus earned on Apr 13 - move forward 5 spaces, so I'll land on spot 24.

Anita wrote: "Diana H. wrote: "Anita, I have a question about the following rule.

If you read a book that fits the monthly tag, you will earn 3 participation points. You must finish and review the book during t..."

Thank you very much for the explanation. Sorry for asking a lot of questions about the rules. I'm translating everything into Ukrainian and didn't associate "land" with random moving only.
But now everything is clear. Thanks!

Oh my goodness, ask away! Honestly sometimes I need to refresh my own recollection!!! And the language isn’t always as precise as I thought it was when I wrote it.

Robin P wrote: "Anita wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Anita, my last roll was 4-1, and today I have a 1. Does this count as a 1-1 special roll? (I didn't think the combo could be combined with another roll, but I guessed w..."

Thanks Robin, that was the question we discussed a while ago. Sorry about that.

I finished my book hours ago and claimed it for a different group's challenge but forgot at the time that it was also my STS book! Anyway, I am ready for a new roll of 1 die whenever you are next doing them.