Gentle SPECTRUMS discussion

Please feel comfortable posing any questions about my challenges. If there is news about them, or we wish to reach the whole group about anything, here's the place to ensure we find it.

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My update at "RIEDEL Fascination" lists the main points about all three groups, that have just launched yesterday. :) Here we go! http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2014/02...

Thanks to our early bird, Joanne: our "Gentle Spectrums" review page is live, up, and away! http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/gentle-...

Have a peek: I left a message to alert members of all 3 groups that contest activities will begin soon! Watch my blog for new posts, or re-visit the main pages; where fresh information will be reflected. This is about all the warning I can give - following along is up to y'all! :)
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A note for any who are additionally in our sister challenge, "My Kind Of Mystery". I'm giving a heads-up about the first 'A RIEDEL Clue' event, so you get used to re-checking the main blog pages in the future, from time to time. :) This would be a good time to re-visit this main page. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/mykindo...

I thought you might like to see how my first 'RIEDEL Fascination' festivities went. After the clue was solved last evening, I spent the morning giving a full backstory on 'The Cottingley Fairies' of 1917-1920. I hope you enjoy the articles I write. A tip: "Gentle Spectrums" is next. Ask me to e-mail, subscribe, or keep your eyes out! :) http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2014/03...

Your reviews have a spot for permanent viewing! It's taking a lot of entry but all three of my groups' guests have a menu atop my blog, to re-visit your efforts alphabetically. I hope you're pleased with how mine came out as well: overall books and additionally featuring works by Canadians. www.CMRiedel.wordpress.com

With small groups our pioneering year, all three of my RIEDEL themes are going to wrap-up in the same spot. See the prize point system too at the bottom of the page and tell me how many you have earned. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/riedel...

If you missed the three recap posts at my blog, find their links in my "All Challenge Updates" menu. They are a helpful Q&A about how our challenges have been going, clarification on some tricky details, and plans for 2015. Find it on my blog's menu easily, at the top. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/all-ch...

Attention players of "Gentle Spectrums", "My Kind Of Mystery", and "Ethereal"! It hasn't worked out to set a wrap-up linky this close to our finale. We don't need to be that formal.

Tell me in a comment how many prize points you accrued. If you have a closing post, paste it on any current challenge page too. See the recap summary for your prize draw tabulation. The firm deadline, since our pioneering year is running an extra month, is February 28, 2015.

"ETHEREAL 2015" has been published! I toast to a wonderful year. ¡Salud! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/ethere...

"My Kind Of Mystery 2015" is up and ready to go! :-) https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/mykind...

Here is my full, renewed trio! I happily welcome any keen readers, who have material that fits. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/etherea...
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I have news! One of my challenge participants is a specialist in numerology and tarot readings. She is donating a choice of these, as a finale prize in "Ethereal"!!!! I'm happy to share that before I go. My blog will furnish information. Whichever group you're in, there are goodies and we're going to have a lot of fun. I look forward to seeing your sign-ups in the linky buttons for 2015! Xoxoxo. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/riedel...

The last "A RIEDEL Clue" will be up about January 9; an easy riddle.

For "My Kind Of Mystery" and "Ethereal": tally your points (information link at the review page, or see the same format in "My Kind Of Mystery" / "Ethereal" 2015. Comment the sum (wrap-up links are voluntary) by February 28, 2015 and we'll draw the finale prize. Points get everyone who joined at least one name in the bowl, for participating even a little. :)

Blogspot is far too difficult to communicate with via external sites, so it's best I not try any longer, unless people tell me they've removed 'robot verification'. Nina, I finally got through on one of your posts but Shonna, I couldn't respond to you. We'll chat here, at e-mail, or among comments at my blog. I've reiterated from time to time, that (A) colours and (B) subjects are separate games. The same book can fulfill both.

Shonna, when you joined in 2014: I said I was pleased with your extra titles among plants and other categories and that they wouldn't go to waste. The prize point chart shows how many more points you earned for exceeding the minimum ten. Look into the linky buttons, or your records, and comment the total on any 2014 page before February 28. I look forward to doing the grand finale draws. So many great reviews were contributed to our permanent review menu! :) I hope everyone knows by now: all of your reviews were gathered into a guest menu. See the very top of the blog.

Anstice, I noticed a wedding post and wished to congratulate you. I'm afraid it's the same boat with Blogspot. Trying 1/2 hour, for comments that MIGHT get through.... I don't think anyone will blame me for giving up and touching base elsewhere! Unless: I hear 'robot verification' is turned off, or folks have changed to a different comment form.

Fortunately, gratefully, the three of you are subscribed or asked for e-mail; Anstice, Nina, Shonna. You miss no info from my blog. I merely wish I could visit. That's why I'm explaining this problem because of course, you wouldn't know. Hoping it's bright snowy weather where each of you live! :) The comment I meant for you, Anstice, is this.

You recently married, Anstice? How cool! My spouse & I have been together years but no date for a while. After receiving a ring there was a lot of travel, followed by having to buy a house to accommodate our cats. It's exciting you planned and had it. Congratulations! Carolyn.

Sorry you had issues commenting on blogspot Carolyn. I did get your comments just fine though.
I'm not going to worry about all the books for the challenge that is just ending since I didn't track them well myself. I will track the new challenge properly and already have some books read toward it. Thanks for all your work on this, it is much appreciated.

Alas, I'm speaking of those you couldn't get but you know I visited. :) If you decide to remove robot verification, it'll be my pleasure to tour your goings-on again.

It's no trouble for me to glance in linky buttons and write down your points. You'll get what you earned for the February 28 draw. Yes, go ahead and focus on 2015. :) Thank you for the praise.

Our opening year for all three RIEDEL Challenges concluded on Saturday. I met a lot of people, figured out things that we're doing differently, and loved to see much of my vision working very well. Thank you, everyone who was a part of my first three groups!

Those returning and newcomers too this 2015, mean a great deal to me. It shows me you liked the groups and I will post an opening "hello" for 2015 soon. I am closing the inaugural year first. That post hasn't been forgotten and will be up as soon as possible. ~Yours Truly, Carolyn~

In case you aren't subscribed yet, my blog has released a nice summary and the winner for the ETHEREAL grand finale! This post lets you browse all 2014 activities. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

Anyone interested in the conclusion of MY KIND OF MYSTERY 2014; a post about it is here at last. One more annoucement to go and then activities will pop up for all 2015 members! :) If you haven't already, it's worthwhile subscribing to my blog or alternatively, asking me for an e-mail when events are posted. Happy summer from me! https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/0...

It's my birthday today! Happy birthday to Carolyn, your hostess!. :) I have awakened to unheard of fog and we remain a few degrees above zero this birthday morning. I have a little more house and library cleaning for a few guests Saturday, there are book reviews, as well as more reading. The kitties & I are going to relax and enjoy this whole day on my *always special* November 18th, savouring each moment and activity we do. I remember my Love vividly by my side on birthday 2013 and miss him every part of every day but he's smiling at me and hugging me still.

Tonight, Ron will bring a vegetarian pizza from our town, perhaps cards from our mailbox, and I will open the sweet, bright packages and card from him sitting on our table. I am guessing what they are. :) I'll have to dress up and wear make-up a little, despite my whole relaxation mode, because photograph memories with him and our cats are dear. I'm also going to show the six little pumpkins that grew this year. Some parts of our garden produced in miniature thus it was a crop to have even these. Pictures, pizza, presents, and pleasant memories as I welcome year number forty-three!

Did I not share loudly enough? November 18th is my birthday! For the girl who is very enthusiastic about all other birthdays - let's hear a little hype! :-)

Speaking of grand moments, last month I saw the great Chris DeBurgh in concert; with my fiancé and parents. I have finally written about it here. https://cmriedel.wordpress.com/2015/1...

Im sorry I missed the post before :(

Happy (late) birthday!

Well now, these are nice to see! No, it's okay. I consider most of November my month, so this is great. Also, you are one who wished me happy birthday among my book updates. I wasn't forgotten and without happy wishes. :-) Thank you!

Don't miss the discussion post you were invited to, about bargains. Not a single Gentle Spectrums entrant yet, which is why I don't really bother with that. I would do a draw between all who enter, however I know those folks. Next year I'm just going to send members an e-mail whenever an activity post is up; no more worrying about who sees what, or having participation down. :) Carolyn.

I seem to remember wishing you happy birthday on a status update, but wanted to include it here just in case too =)

Beautiful post about the love of music - I commented on site as well.

Thank you! My blog could use comments! Yes, your birthday wishes came on my day. It's wonderful to have words here, because it is our site when we can save them and easily find them.