The Challenge Factory discussion

Lanelle wrote: "Week 7's tasks have been posted in the GISH II info, rules, and tasks thread. Can you believe that there is only one more Week after this one?"

Just one week? That went so fast!

I think I'm usually the lowest scoring member each week so it's hard for me to say. The others on the team seem to have this consensus for higher ranked tasks: 132, 142, 145, 149, 153 and 156., with 156, 132 and 142 ranking highest among those. I say go with your gut (but my gut must have something wrong with it for this challenge).

Book: The Wind Through the Keyhole
Author: Stephen King
Date Started: 7/18/24
Date Read: 7/20/24
Pages: 322
GISH task: #142. read a book where the MC rides a horse
Roland rides a horse
2nd GISH task: #153. read a book from the Windy Titles list
#32 on the list

Vicki wrote: "I'm back, so I just checked out the possibilities for tasks that fit HAPPY PLACE. The following fit for me:

131, 132, 137, 139, 146, 155 and 156

I think the hardest ones (based on GISH tasks) mig..."

I had originally been thinking... (but not in this order)
132 - published last year
137 - default edition is 400 pages
142 - horseback riding
144 - not technically on my tbr list
155 - standalone
156 - MPG romance
also
131 - library book
146 - while doing errands

But not sure #142 qualities, it is such a tiny mention. It was one of my top two choices.
Thinking #132 and likely 156 will be my top two, if not #142.

COMPLETION - Week 6

Happy Place by Emily Henry
Started 7/16/2024
Done 7/20/2024
400 pages, Default Edition
GISH task: #156 Sure, Misha and HRH Queen Elizabeth II had a rocky year in 2016 with their “Brexit Breakup”, but despite a brief conscious uncoupling, theirs is a love that stands the test of time. Prove it by showing us Egyptian hieroglyphics, Greek urns, or other recently unearthed archaeological finds that prove theirs is a love that has lasted through the ages. If you’re choosing to do a hieroglyphic, you may NOT permanently deface any stone - use chalk! - read a book with 'Romance' as an MPG
2nd GISH task: #132 Couch Surfing 2: The Revenge. Last year, in our infinite wisdom, we suggested “couch surfing: real surfing, real couch.” We quickly came to our senses and pulled the item for safety reasons, but it’s been a year, and we don’t hold onto the past. Couch surfing: Let’s see it in the real surf with a BUOYANT (e.g.,inflatable) couch. You may not use a real couch as it’s too dangerous and bad for the ecosystem. Make it happen. - read a book published a year ago (in 2023)
Buddy Read: Vicki, Alison, Trisha - Happy Place

ALSO FITS -
131. Make a collage that features things only locals from your town would know about. Display it prominently in a public space in your town. - read a book that you got from a public space (read a library book :)

137. Take an elderly person (at least 70 years old) on a joyride in their favorite car (same make and model and vintage) from their youth. You and the senior must be dressed in period attire that reflects the era when the car was manufactured. - Read a book with a 7 or 0 in the page count

❓️142. As all gishers know, a Gish Gallop can only be performed by a Fortune 2000 CEO in the lobby of his company’s headquarters on a hobby horse or a live pony. Caption your video with the name of the company and CEO that we are watching as they Gish Gallop. - read a book where the MC rides a horse

144. An impromptu concert consisting of a chocalho, an apito, a reco-reco, and a pandeiro. (Bonus points if you perform in front of, or in, the Teatro Amazonas.) Oh, and of course the musicians are playing Carry On my Wayward Son. - read a book that is NOT on your TBR list or have scheduled for a different reading challenge

146. Two nice suburban monster moms out for a day of shopping at Hoxton’s Monster Supplies in England. - listen to at least part of a book while running errands

155. Over the years, we’ve had menstrual-hygiene supply sculptures of everything from dinosaurs to seagulls to puppies. We’ve also gotten a lot of flak for encouraging waste, and in protest gishers have donated thousands of menstrual pads to shelters, (which actually proves that in fact we at GUSHWHES can do no wrong). This final year’s list wouldn’t be complete without a menstrual-hygiene sculpture, so we’re ending this by splitting the difference: Create a tiny, perfectly sculpted statue of Michelangelo’s David or another famous historic sculpture of your choosing out of a SINGLE tampon, and then donate at least 1 box of menstrual hygiene supplies to your local shelter. - read a standalone book

Lanelle wrote: "I'm sorry. I can't count Vicki's points. The rules say that you must finish reading your book and report it by Sunday night (midnight, your time)."

I feel TERRIBLE for not getting things done but I really had no control over it.

TEAM, I am so sorry that happened!! :(

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "COMPLETION - Week 6

Happy Place by Emily Henry
Started 7/16/2024
Done 7/20/2024
400 pages, Default Edition
GISH task:
#❓️
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You planned to join us for the buddy read, right? I'm just curious if you do add your comments if we will get 50 points for your book, too. I'm pretty sure we will. I put down on the SS that I buddy read it with you and Trisha both. Somehow we have to make up for lost points due to my situation last week. Please let me know if you decided not to do the buddy read. Here it is, though, in case you want to get the points for us: Happy Place BR

Jammin Jenny wrote: "I think I'm usually the lowest scoring member each week so it's hard for me to say. The others on the team seem to have this consensus for higher ranked tasks: 132, 142, 145, 149, 153 and 156., wit..."

LOL your gut has something wrong with it. LMAO!

COMPLETION - Week 6

Book: Happy Place
Started: 7/20/2024
Finished: 7/20/2024
Pages: 400
GISH Task: #132 - published last year
2nd GISH Task: #156 - MPG romance

Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I put those two for now because I cost us 200 points last week and that really hurt!!! Once again, I am so sorry! I'm just afraid if anything goes wrong again that I will cost us more so I can always change it if you two, Trisha and Alison, feel strongly about any other numbers. The 3 I originally thought of didn't seem too popular. Oh well. Let me know.

Vicki wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "COMPLETION - Week 6

Happy Place by Emily Henry
Started 7/16/2024
Done 7/20/2024
400 pages, Defaul..."

Oh, that is a different link than Trisha and I were posting on.
It is: Vicki, Alison, Trisha - Happy Place

Jill, what are your thoughts on Week 6 tasks?

Vicki wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "I'm sorry. I can't count Vicki's points. The rules say that you must finish reading your book and report it by Sunday night (midnight, your time)."

I feel TERRIBLE for not getting ..."

Life happens, technology dies, you are doing what you can. Please do not let in eat you up.
I am just excited to be in the top couple of teams.

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Jill, what are your thoughts on Week 6 tasks?"

Week 6 I'm doing 132 and 142

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "But not sure #142 qualities, it is such a tiny mention. It was one of my top two choices.
Thinking #132 and likely 156 will be my top two, if not #142.."

Mmmm. . .I wasn't thinking it would work only because it mentions they did it but doesn't actually take them through the moment they did (if that makes sense). I wasn't going to use it

but we could always check in the Q&A thread, if you want to check!

(I will watch thread and switch once we decide!)

Completion Week 6


Started: 7/18
Finished: 7/20
Pages: 400

GISH Task #1: #132 - read a book published a year ago (in 2023): publication date 4/25/2023
GISH Task #2: 156. - read a book with 'Romance' as an MPG : first MPG is Romance

Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

👀 Completion Post - Week 6👀

Book: How to Marry a Marble Marquis
Author: C.M. Nascosta
Date Started: 07/21/24
Date Read: 07/21/24
Pages: 328
GISH task: #132 - read a book published a year ago (in 2023)
Published February 2023

2nd GISH task: #142 - read a book where the MC rides a horse, pg. 283, "she was going horseback riding that day..."

Trisha wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "But not sure #142 qualities, it is such a tiny mention. It was one of my top two choices.
Thinking #132 and likely 156 will be my top two, if not #142.."

Mmmm. . .I wa..."

Valid points, and I am too close to falling asleep, so I will just let it go.
Thanks
I did update my post and the spreadsheet.

I was just being nosey, and looked at the other teams completion post in the reporting thread, they did not appear to do any buddy reading this week. So our 150 points for that might very well get us back into First place.
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Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "I was just being nosey, and looked at the other teams completion post in the reporting thread, they did not appear to do any buddy reading this week. So our 150 points for that might very well get ..."

If not, hopefully we can get there next week. We only have two more weeks left. It's been fun, right? I love our team! I feel SO bad about losing out on 200 points. That was a LOT! :(

Vicki, it seriously could have happened to any of us. Also,b
it is only a friendly competition. I for one am not upset, and I suspect the others are in similar mind sets. Please, PLEASE stop worrying about it.
🫂💚

Seriously Vicki, don't sweat it.

Absolutely, no worries at all!! it's just a fun reading game but real life always takes priority!

and honestly, it really could have been any of us 😊😊

So, this week I think Vicki and I are buddy reading:


if anyone would like to join us?

They all look awesome, but I haven't started the first two series and can't afford to buy the third :)

Trisha wrote: "So, this week I think Vicki and I are buddy reading:


if anyone..."

Oh, some great choices.
In my current mood, the first is a big no.
The last sounds amazing, but it says "A heartrending family saga..." and I am not up for that currently.

Let me check on Bookshops & Bonedust, unless you think it is better read after Legends & Lattes?

I can get Bookshops & Bonedust from one of my libraries so I could join for that, maybe.

What tasks does it appear to fit?
I scanned the list and did not see many obvious ones.

oh no! lol I didn't even look at tasks!!

Maybe the candle one and the angelic one. . .Honestly, probably not many good ones.

Vicki and Alison, are there books you guys are hoping to tackle this week that we could buddy read?

I had a whole list of stuff, but it deleated it. Arrrrrr 😬😖

Should I jusst list first in series and stand alones? Or all?
Did you gals already do The Wishing Game?
it works for #180

Some I am considering that I have or can get from the library.

#161 - But sadly Davidson is not ok.
#164 -
#180 -
???

I understand if none are of interest. But so I know, please say if any are even a possibility.

Hey Vicki,
Do you get much Delta breeze in the evenings? Or are you sweltering like I am, where it is AC 24/7 again?

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Should I jusst list first in series and stand alones? Or all?
Did you gals already do The Wishing Game?
it works for #180"

I DID read this one (so good!) and I have the next by the author as well.

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Some I am considering that I have or can get from the library.

#161 - But sadly Davidson is not ok.
#164 -
#180 - ."

none of these are already on my TBR
I'm so sorry - I got so behind last week (Happy Place was the only book I finished, I think, almost all week!) that I think I'm going to pass and just try to catch up on all the books I missed reading last week. . .

Totally not a problem.

I'm going for the book that you start on Tuesday and finish on Thursday - . I'll look through the other Week 7 tasks to see what I can find for it.

Jammin Jenny wrote: "I'm going for the book that you start on Tuesday and finish on Thursday - . I'll look through the other Week 7 tasks to see what I can find for it."

Watch for the characters using lamps of candles considering the time period I am guessing that is set.

Jammin Jenny wrote: "I'm going for the book that you start on Tuesday and finish on Thursday - . I'll look through the other Week 7 tasks to see what I can find for it."

Watch for the characters using lamps of candles considering the time period I am guessing that is set.

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Should I jusst list first in series and stand alones? Or all?
Did you gals already do The Wishing Game?
it works for #180"

I've read that one already.

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Some I am considering that I have or can get from the library.

#161 - But sadly Davidson is not ok.
#164 -
#180 - , and the others on your last list are all into the series of books that I haven't begun. I'm so sorry, but none work for me. Maybe next week.

BUT I love Rebecca Zanetti, so I added book #1 of her Deep Ops series so I'm going to read that. The series looks really good, so thank you. lol

Trisha, we have two buddy reads that are during this week's tasks: which I finished on July 23 and which I am 26% in. Do you want to use either of those to buddy read for points this week? I know you have other books you need to read too so I'm not sure where you stand on catching up with either of those.

After looking at the tasks, both of those books only fit it these tasks:
174. An Airbnb listing for the gishbus. - read a book where the MC stays at an inn, motel, hotel, hostel, or an Airbnb (Housemaid only fits if we can say Suzette is the MC). I think she's one of the MC's, but what do you think? Obviously Millie definitely is.
179. Share an audio dream diary of your first thoughts as you wake up every morning of the Hunt. It must be the first thing you do before you get out of bed. - read a book with "dream" or "diary" in the text of the book


179. Share an audio dream diary of your first thoughts as you wake up every morning of the Hunt. It must be the first thing you do before you get out of bed. - read a book with "dream" or "diary" in the text of the book

That one is for sure, but don't know about things like MC drinks coffee or stays at hotel, etc. or candle until we read it, but it's a possibility.

No problem Vicki, glad to help you find a new series. I have enjoyed the Rebecca Zanetti series I have previously read, and this one is good also. But high in the Romance with the Suspense.

When I looked further into my books that fit task #180, the 50% B or W cover, one of them fits #181 also pregnant character. Two of the characters become friends because they are both pregnant.
So, that is what I am going with.

COMPLETION - Week 7

Chaser (Dive Bar #3) by Kylie Scott - done 7/24/2024
Started 7/23/2024
Done 7/24/2024
270 pages, Paperback, Default Edition
GISH task: #168 When the apocalypse comes and the power goes out, you are going to be sorry you are so digitally dependent! Have your social media page printed on microfiche… just in case. - read a book where the MC uses a candle or oil lamp
Female mc lights candles for a romantic ambiance.
2nd GISH task: #180 Cinema has evolved, but some actors don’t. Let’s see a silent film actor against a 1920’s style black-and-white set. The actor must have exaggerated facial expressions, and the score must be nickelodeon-style piano music. Suddenly, the music changes. It’s hip hop and modern technology comes in with color and sync sound, but she’s still black and white and still mouthing words with title card. - read a book with a cover that is 50% black or white
Tineye said it was 69.8% black.

ALSO FITS -
172. It’s time to reflect on missed opportunities. Let’s see the Item List Misha SHOULD have made all these years. Give us your team’s ideal GISHWHES Item List with a minimum of 10 Items. If the majority of the items you create look like no thought was put into them (and you were just quickly writing down items to get the points), you will receive zero points. - read a book from a Listopia list that you have voted on.
It is on the Best Book Boyfriends Listopia that I voted on previously.

176. For our GISH cousins in the antipodes where the days are short and the nights are cold: Establish a TLC station under the iconic clocks at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne or on the steps of the Opera House in Sydney, and provide a little warmth – be it a coffee, a heat pack, or simply a smile – for those making their journey to work on the cold winter mornings. - read a book where the MC drinks coffee
They drink coffee a few mornings.

⭐️❓️🌟181. Let’s see a 2,000-word essay published on twitter in 140-character bursts about the best way to get pregnant for the 10th time. (I’m sorry, but I promised someone this would be an item.) - read a book with a pregnant character in it
Two characters are pregnant in this book.

guys!! I peaked at the points thread - we're at the top again!! WOOHOO! Go team GO!

YAY!!! I'm so glad doing our trio buddy read did the trick!

Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "No problem Vicki, glad to help you find a new series. I have enjoyed the Rebecca Zanetti series I have previously read, and this one is good also. But high in the Romance with the..."

I love suspense and I can take or leave the romance to be honest, but it doesn't hurt...usually. lol

Vicki wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "No problem Vicki, glad to help you find a new series. I have enjoyed the Rebecca Zanetti..."

"I love suspense and I can take or leave the romance to be honest, but it doesn't hurt...usually. lol"

👍🏼🤓

Trisha wrote: "guys!! I peaked at the points thread - we're at the top again!! WOOHOO! Go team GO!"

Way to go ladies!
⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️

Week 8's tasks have been posted in the GISH II info, rules, and tasks thread.
This is the last Week :(