Hey did we have a chat on Saturday? I can't believe I missed it

Btw what chapter are we reading? I'm really confused. And when's the next 'chat'?

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Chapter 2 discussion should be up sometime today, or at the very latest early tomorrow morning; I'll have to speak with Arsarniel to see what's up.

To keep track of where the TRG is, check the first post in the thread. There's not only a member's list, but it says what we're reading when (the ones we're already read are striked out), and when the chat is. Oh, yes, there's a link for you to follow if your time zone isn't listed and you're not sure when the chat'll be for you.

lol, Beriadanwen, no, you didn't miss it. The chat is for this coming Sat, July 16.

As for what we discuss about The Hobbit at the chat, that's up to the folks who attend it. If you've read ahead and want to mention some stuff, that's fine, but just don't let the whole story out of the bag for those who haven't read it yet

I do have a question for all you TRG members: When we close the weekly discussion (such as Dark for Dark Business), do you want it locked, or just un-stickied so you can still post in it?

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Thanx for clearing things up And I see that you've already locked Chapter 1 so I don't know if you still want our opinion...I'm fine with it being locked if you want to know.

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{Beri}

It's locked right now, because that's what the original plan was to do when each chapter was finished, and then to just post a link so that people could still see what we'd discussed in the past whenever they wanted. However, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity if they wanted to have it left open. So if that's what folks want, it can always be unlocked.
The idea behind locking it when it's un-stickedied to so that a) we can move on in our discussions, and b) so that non-TRG members want to become members so that they can join in (somehow a stickied topic would seem less open to non-members than an un-stickied).

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Hello - I was wondering if it was too late for me to join? I'd be interested to join, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to participate much in the chat room because if it will always be on Saturday - well, there's only one computer in my house, and my parents need it on the weekend, so I won't be able to make it. Still, I may try to make it the next time there's a discussion. May I still join anyway? Please and thank you!!!

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The TRG chat is in the A-U chatroom, isn't it? I'm there, it's time, but where is everybody?!

Welcome Elberesq!

Cuilwen, sorry, neither Arsa nor I was able to get here on time because our father (we're sisters if you didn't know yet) was using the internet as he'd forgotten we had the appointment. I'm heading into the chat now.

We just decided to post in the Mod Forum and ask for a mod to hang around at that time in case this happens again. I don't expect it will, my dad was upset when he learned this had happened, but better safe than sorry. Once again, my deepest apologies.

Issue for the TRG members to "vote" on:


I want to have a chat...

Every 2 chapters
Every 4 chapters
Every other month
other (please post)


2nd issue to vote on:

In the chat, I want to...

Talk about the chapters we've read up to that point
Talk about ALL The Hobbit,esp. since some have read ahead
Just talk about the chapter we read that week, skipping the discussion thread.

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Well - er - is this the place to vote? I'm not sure, sorry.

Well, I prefer to have a chat as often as possible so that if we miss a chat one time, we can always make up for it by attending the next chat soon. So I'd prefer to have a chat every two chapters. However, if it's too difficult for everyone (and the mods who have to be there), then I don't mind if we have a chat at longer intervals.

For the second issue, I vote "Talk about the chapters we've read up to that point". If we talk about all of The Hobbit, those who have read ahead might spoil it for those who are still reading around the beginning. And I wouldn't like to skip the Discussion thread.

Well, those are my votes. Have a good day everyone! Happy reading!

~Elberethsq

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I missed the chat I was at home and everything I'm such a scatterbrain. I'm going to have to put a post-it note right on the computer so that I remember. Another problem is that I haven't read the 2nd chapter I forgot about the reading group and then I was busy reading Harry Potter. Anyways I'll try to improve...well here are my votes:

Every 2 chapters I think that we should have a chat. That way, like Elberethsq said, if you miss one you only have to wait another two weeks

My second vote is to talk about the chapters we'ver read up to that point. Because that seems like the most sensible thing to do and I don't think that we should skip the discussion thread because not everyone necessarily could participate in the chat

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Oh no, I'm so SO sorry!
Heres my confession as to why Ihaven't been keeping up witht he chapters.

I've found myself a job, and they're working me extremely hard in all the obscene hours. I'm usually too tired to do anything let alone read, or anything. But I promise that I will read to where everyone else is up to before I go on holiday, which is next week.
I might even take the books on holiday, therefore I can find an internet cafe and keep up to date.

I hope you accept my apologies, because I sincerely didn't mean to miss this, and I've been feeling really, really guilty!

Alessae.x

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^ Thankyou so much everyone!

I want to join, plaese!!!! *bows low* Can I? please?

Oh - that's okay Alessae! I understand - good luck with your new job!! And congratulations on winning the award!!!



Welcome Elf Lady Alane!!! I hope you enjoy the reading group!!

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Thanks my Elf friend, I'm sure I will!

Congratulations on winning the award, Alessae!! You deserve it
(off topic, sorry... I had to say that..)

Chap. 4 discussion up. I know I skipped chapter 3, but just write any observations about it for now if you want, and I'll try to get something up on it soon!

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I don't think I can join now..

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