AnneLine Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Yeah, we'll see, but thanks for the idea ChristinaTherese. It's been acting odd for a month or so, so I did a full backup at that point (thank God!) so I know I have the older stuff.... the stats for the A to C competition and some of the more recent stuff are more iffy. It was SUPPOSED to be doing an automatic backup each week... but it had been getting spotty about doing its reporting... so I won't know if what WE need is in there till I bite the bullet... ... and I have been procrastinating.... and super busy, a bad combo. AnneLine does NOT like computers. :( :ohno: Pray for me on both counts! I don't think spending more $$$ on this guy is the way to go... probably time to just buy a new tower for it... and move forward. Probably the less expensive option. BUT... I am sad that I have lost all my progress (for the SECOND time) on Plants vs. Zombies.... yup, priorities.... Edited January 24, 2014 by AnneLine
Chrysophylax Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 It's Finally finished!!! Finished in honor of Pope Francis on this the feast day of St. Francis de Sales I finally finished reading The Last Crusader! HOORAY!!! And..... It was amazing! Louis de Whol's books are always incredibly inspiring to me! I'm blown away! 495 pgs. x 2 = 990 Wow, it actually feels like it was much more than that just because it took so long for me to get into the story. Once I did though..! I read those last 300 pgs today.
Chrysophylax Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Sigh. I don't understand what it is about certain books that makes them difficult! This one is almost as long as the last crusader was, but I finished it just fine! The Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar 436 pgs
AnneLine Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 That's too funny, Chryso, I totally know what you mean. I had hoped to get to the stats today, but several unexpected things came up and I couldn't get to check the backup. I'm hoping to get to it tomorrow, but may end up being Sunday. Some days I just feel more like a limited human than others..... but that's how God made me, so I'm not complaining! AND, well, I did read as much of Laptops for Dummies as will be helpful. When I pulled it off the shelf (and it was DUSTY, figuratively if not literally) I found out two things: 1) the book I had is called Laptops for Dummies Quick Reference and it is 208 pages. That was the good news. That and I learned a few tricks. The bad news is... I've been procrastinating with said book for way too long... and since it was written in 2006... and my laptop was born 7 years later... uh.... well.... a lot of the info in it doesn't have anything to do with my current beastie. :doh: Most of what it tells me is how to drive XP and windows software from that era... but that was a LOOOONG time ago in computer years. :deadhorse: So... I read about 1/2 of it, and realize that the rest of it isn't worth reading, because it is like reading recent science from a 1911 encyclopedia (yup, have one of THOSE here, too!).... so I am NOT going to claim it for page credit, as I won't be finishing it. Sigh. :giveup: BUT I will have to go looking for the next generation of this or a similar book.... so we'll see what I can find. :sos: :idontknow: :help:
AnneLine Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 I found us our Saturday Night Snack..... BOOK CAKE!!!!
Chrysophylax Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Hum de dum... The Book of the King by Jerry b Jenkins & Chris Fabry 277 pgs I would like to name my next challenge book: Paradise Lost
Deus te Amat Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Dear friends, I am going to do a bit of selfish promoting right now for a friend of a friend. Selfish only because I loved this book so much that I want everyone else to experience the joy of it too. This is the book: http://www.amazon.com/A-Distant-Prospect-Annette-Young-ebook/dp/B00GNHRIPY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top This is my review: [This book] is about an impoverished young girl and her journey to riches. I do not mean these in the traditional sense of the words. She is not materially poor, not really, but she is poor in spirit. She is broken, and does not know how to ask for help. Her mother is dead, she is crippled by polio, God does not (it seems) answer her prayers, and, to avoid more pain, she has hardened her heart to those who love her most.To cope, she poured herself into the things that make sense -- mathematics and music. These loves open her heart just enough for a friend to slip through, and her life will never be the same again.I lived Lucy's journey as she lived it. [The author] made her life so real. I laughed and I cried, I was angry and surprised, I hated and loved WITH her, and while she lived, I remembered. It healed bits of me, bits that I did not even know were broken, and it gave me hope.[The author] clearly has lived what she has written, and her vibrant writing displays her experience. I have never read music described so vividly and with such understanding, nor have I empathized with a character so deeply. Lucy's life is one we can all relate to, and Lucy's journey to wholeness can heal a bit of brokenness in us all.Enjoy, for this book is a song of love -- a music that you will never forget. It is a great new work of Catholic fiction. If you know anything about growing up Catholic, learning about Catholicism, or the personal journey to holiness, you will love this book. The kindle version is only five dollars for a limited time on amazon, and if you want to read it and money is an issue, let me know via message and I would love to help you out. Thanks for reading this. /endspam.
AnneLine Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 Thank you for the advert! Sounds like a great read, and thanks for sharing it. AND... it's good to see you back! We should put you down for reading that, yes?
AnneLine Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 And... Computer grumpycat AL finally made herself check what was in the backup. Good news is that it was backed up on 12/3/2013, so at least I have all the SUMMER reading thread (and the excel chart used last summer). Bad news is that 12/3 was BEFORE I designed the chart used for the A to C thread... and the autobackups that SHOULD have taken place DIDN'T take place.... so I will have to recreate the spreadsheet for this challenge. Sigh. BUT at least I have a pattern. I hope to get it done by tomorrow... maybe even later tonight. Prayers from my nerdier readers and others are GRATEFULLY accepted. And let this be a reminder warning to all of us... when did you last check if your auto-backups are doing their thing???? :nerd:
AnneLine Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Good news is.... reconstruct is proving to be fairly easy! :winner: Thank GOD last summer's stats were in there! :pray: AND I thank GOD for BACKUPS!!!! :photo: Should have finished reconstructing the database by tonight, and be ready to start documenting stuff since Jan 7th at that point. So......If you want to get more books or books in progress documented during this count, please post them before 11pm PDT tonight (i.e., 8 hours from now). ANNE LINE has finished: The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax (208 pages). I enjoy Dorothy Gilman books when I just want a bit of a shot-in-the-arm of encouragement. Mrs. Pollifax is a most unexpected spy... :ninja: and she is creative and totally does things that no REAL spy would do.... with wonderful results! :congrats: She makes me feel more confident. And creative. And it is just a fun series! If you want to try them, start with 'The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax' -- but they are just for fun, and not intellectual in the least! In progress - Laughing Whitefish by Robert Travers (more fun reading... hey, I'm reconstructing a data base! I need a little playtime!) And now I gonna fix a meal for me & Mr. AL!!!!! :eat: Edited January 26, 2014 by AnneLine
Comingback Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Hum de dum... The Book of the King by Jerry b Jenkins & Chris Fabry 277 pgs I would like to name my next challenge book: Paradise Lost YAY!!! I studied Milton in grad school!!! When you get time, read C. S. Lewis' Preface to Paradise Lost.
Comingback Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I listened to the unabridged version of Angel Time by Anne Rice. Amazon says it is 386 pages. I have never listened to books before but have been doing so on my trips to Tennessee to see my mom. It really does help!! I also read Gypsy Girl by Rumer Godden, 176 pages.
Comingback Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Dear friends, I am going to do a bit of selfish promoting right now for a friend of a friend. Selfish only because I loved this book so much that I want everyone else to experience the joy of it too. This is the book: http://www.amazon.com/A-Distant-Prospect-Annette-Young-ebook/dp/B00GNHRIPY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top This is my review: It is a great new work of Catholic fiction. If you know anything about growing up Catholic, learning about Catholicism, or the personal journey to holiness, you will love this book. The kindle version is only five dollars for a limited time on amazon, and if you want to read it and money is an issue, let me know via message and I would love to help you out. Thanks for reading this. /endspam. I read the preview and bought it!! Yack!! You all are going to be the death of me LOL!!! It seems the kind of book I can read and worry about my mother at the same time! Thanks for the recommendation.
AnneLine Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 We need our DTA.... even if she is inspiring ComingHome to evil. :evil: We need ALL our reading Phamily!!!!! :buddies: :buddies: :bounce: :buddies:
Deus te Amat Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I read the preview and bought it!! Yack!! You all are going to be the death of me LOL!!! It seems the kind of book I can read and worry about my mother at the same time! Thanks for the recommendation. It will probably make you cry. I am not sorry.
Deus te Amat Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It will probably make you cry. I am not sorry. That sounds callous. I AM sorry about your mother. I have been praying for you both. I am not sorry that the book will make you cry, because they will be healing tears.
Comingback Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 That sounds callous. I AM sorry about your mother. I have been praying for you both. I am not sorry that the book will make you cry, because they will be healing tears. No, I understood what you meant. Thank you for your prayers!!!! I cry a lot nowadays anyhow.
Deus te Amat Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Please let me know what you think! Beginning my own reread.
AnneLine Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 DTA... I think it sounds fantastic... but I don't own a kindle. Will have to save up for one of the used copies... but will try to do what I can to read it sooner rather than later..... probably not before the end of this challenge, however....
AnneLine Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 Good Morning, Everyone!!!! The Llama and staff of trained monkeys are pleased to issue a book count in the book competition. NOTE: The tables had to be reconstructed, and some errors may have happened. If you see something that should be corrected, let us know and we will correct them next update. OUR GOAL OF 100,000 PAGES BY CANDLEMAS is still possible!!!! CURRENT STATS FOR PHATMASS ADVENT TO CANDLEMAS 2013-2014 READING COMPETITION As of 12:01 AM PST on January 27, 2014 Ancilla Domani “Cilla†Books Read 7 Pages Read 2,457 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented…………….2103 New books completed since last update: Harvey……………………………………………………………….. 64 Jill The Reckless……………………………………………………. 290 Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: A Tale of Two Cities The Betrothed Anne Line “AL†Books Read 11 Pages Read 3,683 Books in Progress 8 Subtotal of Previous books documented …………….............. 2699 New books completed since last update: Star Trek Next Generation – A Fury Scorned …….….............. 288 Anatomy of a Murcer – 25th Ed ……………………….……....... 488 The Elusive Mrs Pollifax …………………………………..…….. 208 Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: Story of A Soul – Study Ed (456) Dead Time (512) Perfect Joy of St. Francis (280) Out of the Silent Planet LOTH – Advent – Candlemas (~550 pages) Idiot’s Guide to Laptops Laughing Whitefish Banner in the Sky (288) Barbara Therese “BT†Books Read 0 Pages Read 0 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented …………….,.................. 0 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: Jesus of Nazareth BG45 “BG†Books Read 18 Pages Read 6,198 Books in Progress 0 Subtotal of Previous books documented …………….................. 5350 New books completed since last update: Caliber: First Canon of Justice ……………………………….......... 144 Mark of Calth ………………………………………………………..... 416 Unplanned …………………………………………………………..... 288 Books in Progress: n/a Cartermia “Carter†Books Read 61 Pages Read 24,149 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented……………................. 4505 New books completed since last update: CHALLENGE: In This House of Brede …………………............ 672 In This House of Brede (2x) …………………………..……......... 672 CHALLENGE: In This House of Brede (2nd reading) ............... 672 In This House of Brede (2nd reading).…………….……............. 672 The Book Thief …………………………………………..……….. 576 The Giver ………………………………………………………….. 192 A Wind in the Door ……………………………………………….. 245 A Wrinkle in Time ………………………………………………… 256 Thimbleberries – Learning the Quilt ……………………........... 144 CHALLENGE: Rembrandt …………………………………….... 657 Rembrandt (2x) …………………………………………………… 657 Degas ……………………………………………………………… 269 Diary of a Wimpy Kid – First 5 books …………………........... 1120 Six Books by Erin Hunter (documented on the thread) ……………………………......... 1947 The New Prophecies Series (documented on the thread) ……………………………......... 2064 Power of Three Series (documented on the thread) ……………………………......... 2160 Omen in the Stars Series (documented on the thread) ……………………………......... 2256 Dawn of the Clans Series (documented on the thread) ………………………………...... 704 Special Editions Books (documented on the thread) ……………………………......... 3232 Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Book 8 ……………………………..... 217 St. Iggy …………………………………………………………. 260 Books in Progress: Thirteen Reasons Why Romeo and Juliet CatholicTerp7 “Cilla†Books Read 13 Pages Read 3,558 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………............... 3558 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: Talking Hands The Patchwork Girl of Oz Christina Therese “CT†Books Read 7 Pages Read 2005 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………............... 1353 New books completed since last update: A Little Princess …………………………………………………… 294 The Secret Garden ………………………………………………. 358 Books in Progress: LOTH – Advent – Candlemas (~550 pages) Chrysophlax “Chryso†Books Read 21 Pages Read 7242 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………............... 3017 New books completed since last update: CHALLENGE: The Last Crusader …………………………....... 495 The Last Crusader (2x) ……………..………………………….... 495 A Tangle of Knots ………………………………………………… 233 Empire of Bones …………………………………………………... 438 The Silver Door ……………………………………………………. 278 The Royal Ranger ………………………………………………… 455 The Ruins of Gorlan …………………………………………….. 249 The Drowned Vault ……………………………………………… 447 Fall of a Kingdom ………………………………………………… 422 The Lost Island of Tamarind ………………………………........ 436 The Book of the King …………………………………………..... 277 Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: Paradise Lost The House of Gold Coming Back “Cilla†Books Read 29 Pages Read 8440 Books in Progress 6 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………............. 5660 New books completed since last update: CHALLENGE: Thomas Aquinas, Theologian …………........ 302 Thomas Aquinas, Theologian (2x) ………………………........ 302 A Ring of Endless Light ………………………………………… 356 Bridge to Terebithia ……………………………………………. 208 The Book Thief …………………………………………………. 576 The Kitchen Madonna ………………………………………….. 103 Dorothy Day: Selected Writings …………………………......... 371 Angel Time ………………………………………………………. 386 Gypsy Girl ……………………………………………………….. 176 Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: Theology for Beginners CHALLENGE: Shorter Summa (St. Thomas) (please clarify which is current Challenge Book) Dark Witch Opening to God The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery In This House of Brede The Interior Castle, Study Edition Deus Te Amat “DTA†Books Read 29 Pages Read 17,060 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented ………........................ 15,117 New books completed since last update: Firebrand ……………………………………………………………... 403 Betsy Tacy ………………………………………………………….... 150 The Book Thief …………………………………………………….... 576 The Giver …………………………………………………………….. 204 A Distant Prospect …………………………………………….......... 610 Books in Progress: A Distant Prospect (2nd reading) Emily Ann Books Read 2 Pages Read 660 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented .……………...................... 660 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: Dracula The Testament of Gideon Mack Light & Truth “LT†Books Read 3 Pages Read 153 Books in Progress 10 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………................ 153 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: “About 10 Books in Progress†Little Way Soul “LWS†Books Read 4 Pages Read 870 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………................ 870 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: Mere Christianity Maggie Books Read 1 Pages Read 2500 Books in Progress 0 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………................. 2500 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: n/a Not The Philosopher “NTP†Books Read 7 Pages Read 3585 Books in Progress 4 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………................. 3,585 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: The City of God Readings for School (TBA) The Black Dahlia Life of the BVM from the writings of Ven. Anna Catherine Emmerich Spem In Alium “Spem†Books Read 0 Pages Read 0 Books in Progress 2 Subtotal of Previous books documented………………….0 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: The Collected Works of Wilde The Six Killer Apps of Western Power Ploomf Books Read 0 Pages Read 0 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented…………………0 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: Catholicism for Dummies Theresa Thoma “TT†Books Read 17 Pages Read 4249 Books in Progress 4 Subtotal of Previous books documented ……………................... 3920 New books completed since last update: First Letter of St. John ……………………………………………..... 8 Second Letter of St. John …………………………………………... 1 Third Letter of St. John…………………………………………….... 1 Maggie’s Place, Building hope ……………………………............. 319 Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: An Introduction to the Devout Life Give us this Day (Evening Prayer and Daily Readings) Diary of St. Faustina Maggie’s Place, Training Binder XTriciaXLynnX “Tricia†Books Read 0 Pages Read 0 Books in Progress 1 Subtotal of Previous books documented………………… 0 New books completed since last update: n/a Books in Progress: CHALLENGE: The Confessions of St. Augustine TOTALS: NUMBER OF READERS ……………… 19 DOCUMENTED BOOKS READ …….... 230 BOOKS IN PROGRESS ………………. 100 PAGES READ: …………………….. 86,809 CURRENT LEADERS: DOCUMENTED BOOKS READ: 1ST Place ………………………… Carter Mia ……………………………... 61 2nd Place (tied) …………………………………….. Coming Back ………………………….. 29 …………………………………….. DTA 29 ………………………………… 29 3rd Place …………………………. Chrysophlax …………………………… 21 DOCUMENTED PAGES READ: 1ST Place ……………………….. Carter Mia ………………………………. 24,149 2nd Place ……………………….. Deus Te Amat ………………………….. 17,060 3rd Place ……………………….. Coming Back …………………………… 8,440
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