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Post by What Hat on May 23, 2012 17:03:41 GMT -5
This is just to see if our June 11 kick off date is realistic, and gauge how many plan to take part in the discussion.
Feel free to discuss your progress or lack of progress on the above.
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on May 23, 2012 17:41:58 GMT -5
There's no category for "got the book, but have two in front of it first." Don't worry, I'll have it read by June 11, lol.
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Post by placid-void on May 23, 2012 18:31:58 GMT -5
Will be away w/o 6/11 but should have occassional access to internet. Back in the man cave around 6/15.
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Post by Scott Ross on May 23, 2012 19:47:54 GMT -5
Haven't gotten it yet..... as usual I am so far behind I am about to lap myself......  But I will get 'er done!!! |
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Post by What Hat on May 23, 2012 20:36:49 GMT -5
There's no category for "got the book, but have two in front of it first." Don't worry, I'll have it read by June 11, lol. You're right. And I can't change the poll at this time. I'm also not sure if you should select option 1 or 2. I would just select option 1. It certainly looks like we're going to have a quorum of 5 or so for the discussion. Of course, the more the merrier. |
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Post by Scott Ross on May 23, 2012 21:01:12 GMT -5
There's no category for "got the book, but have two in front of it first." Don't worry, I'll have it read by June 11, lol. You're right. And I can't change the poll at this time. I'm also not sure if you should select option 1 or 2. I would just select option 1. It certainly looks like we're going to have a quorum of 5 or so for the discussion. Of course, the more the merrier. I am also hoping that perhaps some of the non-registered readers will participate. This board is set so non-registered folks can participate as well. So all you workers out there that read here on the board go get the book and join in!!! |
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Post by ScholarGal on May 23, 2012 22:24:03 GMT -5
I found my copy on my bookshelf. I think I read it for the first time back in 2005, so it has survived 4 moves...
I'll start rereading it as soon as I finish Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose (100 pages to go).
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Post by What Hat on May 23, 2012 23:44:07 GMT -5
I found my copy on my bookshelf. I think I read it for the first time back in 2005, so it has survived 4 moves... I'll start rereading it as soon as I finish Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose (100 pages to go). We were just looking at a mural of Lewis and Clark yesterday in The Dalles, Oregon. Also visited Beacon Rock further downstream. |
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on May 24, 2012 17:51:27 GMT -5
Whatchoo doin there, what? Isn't the gorge beautiful? Multnomah falls? Mount Hood? Hey, I miss Oregon.
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Post by What Hat on May 24, 2012 19:08:47 GMT -5
Whatchoo doin there, what? Isn't the gorge beautiful? Multnomah falls? Mount Hood? Hey, I miss Oregon. Yup. Went to the Multnomah Falls. Couldn't entice anyone to hike to the top though. Day before we went to Silver Falls, and the day before that we hiked up to Heceta Head Lighthouse and then down to the beach on the north side. Later we hiked up to the top of Cape Perpetua. Along with a visit to factory outlets south of Portland, and a meal in Portland and the other places mentioned above, that was Oregon in 3 days! |
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Post by buzzybee on May 25, 2012 0:10:13 GMT -5
I've already read this book, and will be interested in what people have to say.
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Post by What Hat on May 28, 2012 8:01:32 GMT -5
I've already read this book, and will be interested in what people have to say. And based on your past posts, we'll be very interested in your perspective, should you feel inclined to provide it. |
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Post by ScholarGal on May 29, 2012 22:44:52 GMT -5
Done re-reading. My opinion on the concluding chapters of the book is different this time, partly because I had a different perspective in reading the author's notes which are sprinkled throughout the book. (can't say why, because I don't want to write any spoilers!)
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on Jun 3, 2012 15:32:47 GMT -5
Finished reading. I'm, um, a little nervous about this one. Naturally, it struck a chord with me.
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Post by dmmichgood on Jun 3, 2012 16:39:25 GMT -5
I've finished-absolutely great book.
Got to have some time to digest it before I comment on it.
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Post by dmmichgood on Jun 9, 2012 19:45:51 GMT -5
It was a fantastic story! Glad I read it.
But what to comment? I'm not sure WHAT I'm susposed to comment on. There was readers guide in my book, but it seemed superficial at times.
I particularly loved the story of Pi as a child being interested in the different religions; Hindu, Christian & Muslim, then becoming a member of each.
Also when the the priest, the iman, & the pandit found out, they got into an agrument over Pi & their different religions & and told Pi COULDN'T be all the religions. He would have to choose one. Pi stated "I just want to "love God'
That embarressed everyone, including the three wise men who left grudgingly.
There is too much to comment in one try.
Also will I be giving away the plot?
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Post by What Hat on Jun 9, 2012 20:23:49 GMT -5
It was a fantastic story! Glad I read it. But what to comment? I'm not sure WHAT I'm susposed to comment on. There was readers guide in my book, but it seemed superficial at times. I particularly loved the story of Pi as a child being interested in the different religions; Hindu, Christian & Muslim, then becoming a member of each. Also when the the priest, the iman, & the pandit found out, they got into an agrument over Pi & their different religions & and told Pi COULDN'T be all the religions. He would have to choose one. Pi stated "I just want to "love God' That embarressed everyone, including the three wise men who left grudgingly. There is too much to comment in one try. Also will I be giving away the plot? Hi dm, We'll be kicking off a discussion thread on Monday. (Although I have to check with our moderators, which I will tonight.) There'll be some questions to kick off the discussion so stay tuned. We won't worry about "spoilers" in the thread, assuming that everyone has already read the book. |
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Post by ScholarGal on Jun 9, 2012 21:18:34 GMT -5
Would it be possible to make a subboard for each book?
I imagine that there might be a few different discussions in parallel.
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Post by What Hat on Jun 9, 2012 23:54:56 GMT -5
Would it be possible to make a subboard for each book? I imagine that there might be a few different discussions in parallel. Do you mean a new thread for each book? We'll certainly do that. I don't see a need for a new sub-board each time, but perhaps I'm missing something. |
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Post by dmmichgood on Jun 10, 2012 11:27:38 GMT -5
It was a fantastic story! Glad I read it. But what to comment? I'm not sure WHAT I'm susposed to comment on. There was readers guide in my book, but it seemed superficial at times. I particularly loved the story of Pi as a child being interested in the different religions; Hindu, Christian & Muslim, then becoming a member of each. Also when the the priest, the iman, & the pandit found out, they got into an agrument over Pi & their different religions & and told Pi COULDN'T be all the religions. He would have to choose one. Pi stated "I just want to "love God' That embarressed everyone, including the three wise men who left grudgingly. There is too much to comment in one try. Also will I be giving away the plot? Hi dm, We'll be kicking off a discussion thread on Monday. (Although I have to check with our moderators, which I will tonight.) There'll be some questions to kick off the discussion so stay tuned. We won't worry about "spoilers" in the thread, assuming that everyone has already read the book. |
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on Jun 10, 2012 13:05:44 GMT -5
I think the sub-boards idea is great, but I don't think "what" or I have authority to create them. We're just moderators.
Many times a book will have several themes which can be discussed separately, or chapters present different topics, or study questions in the book make for good subboard issues. I like the idea.
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Post by What Hat on Jun 10, 2012 17:23:21 GMT -5
Hi dm, We'll be kicking off a discussion thread on Monday. (Although I have to check with our moderators, which I will tonight.) There'll be some questions to kick off the discussion so stay tuned. We won't worry about "spoilers" in the thread, assuming that everyone has already read the book. Eager is good. We like that. |
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Post by What Hat on Jun 10, 2012 17:27:04 GMT -5
I think the sub-boards idea is great, but I don't think "what" or I have authority to create them. We're just moderators. Many times a book will have several themes which can be discussed separately, or chapters present different topics, or study questions in the book make for good subboard issues. I like the idea. I will strive diligently to keep the thread titles in some semblance of uniformity. However, I'm somehow missing the purpose of multiple sub-boards. Why not just have multiple threads, and offer one stop shopping in one TMB Book sub-board? |
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