Reading Contest!
Okay, so yesterday, I mentioned that I was working on entering all my book lists into the computer. I’ve been jotting down the titles and authors of books I read since January 1996, and it occurs to me that this is an excellent idea for a contest.
So, here’s the deal. Guess how many books will be on the list by the time I’m done entering all of these. I’ll put a cut off date of February 28th on the count, although I might not have all the data entry done by then. The final count will have that cut-off date. (Meaning, any books I read in March won’t affect the total for the contest.)
You’ve seen my monthly reading lists for the last two years, so you’ve got some basis for an educated guess, right? Again, the period we’re talking about is January 1, 1996 through February 28, 2007. The person who guesses correctly–or who is closest without going over–will win.
The prize?
These two skeins of Koigu KPPPM. Plenty for a pair of socks.
Yes, Koigu. Because that’s the kind of generous girl I am.
In the event of a tie, I’ll come up with a back-up prize that’s just as good.
So–to enter: Email me your guess, with your name and blogsite (if you have one), at this special email address, chappypup AT aol DOT com .
Never mind! Leave your guess in the comments–Chappy’s email is being stubborn
(Chappy was excited about this idea and offered his own email address for the entries–to help keep this organized. If they all came to my regular email, they’d get mixed in with all the usual kinds of emails and we don’t want to “lose” anybody!) (And yes, so my dog has an email address. You got a problem with that? Heck, he’s got a microchip and a blog named for him, too, and a driver’s license–he’s a 21st century dog, you know!)
I’ll announce the winner on March 1st or whenever I finish entering all the titles into the computer . . . whichever comes first
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Tried sending an email to Chappy’s special address, and it bounced…
I’ll guess…3,012.
Ooo – fun! Let me think of a number…
3,261
3485 — torn between going way higher (pre-blogging days) or lower to keep from going over.
I guess 3752. This is counting each reread as a separate entry. Its amazing how they add up!
I’m in. My guess is 3,350.
3400 — I’m guessing you read some books several times.
Hmmm… I’m guessing 5,000, because you reread so many things and it seems you are counting rereads too right?
my guess is going to be 5016
Oh, and do me a big favor… back up that list!!! It would be horrible if something happened and you lost all those hours of work!!!
Cheers Eva
3,487
4017…
My guess is 3,080. What a clever idea for a contest.
I am going to guess 2419….
3,662
I say 3828!
lets say 4562
I actually got out the calculator for this one. 3,387
2,182 ;o)
Hey if you want to speed up the entries…Roger bought this really cool toy from collectorz.com – software with a scanner that scans the code on the book then looks it up for you. Barely any typing – SO cool. Unfortunately, I doubt you’d get it before the 28th…
i’m going with an average of 30 books per month, so 3663 (just to be an oddball, lol)
I’m going with 3,311. If it’s even close, that’s impressive!
Okay, how about 3,359.
2244 – crap that’s a lot of books!
I’ll guess at 3,456 books. Because I like the way that number looks.
I’ll guess 3075. That’s a LOT of books.
3007 – a semi-random guess, but hey! (Actually my second semi-random guess – someone else had already taken my first guess!)
I am going to guess…4649
My guess will be 3,800.
Hey! Found you from Chris. Love Chappy’s pictures (I was reading your entry and wondering if Chappy was your son…)! I have dog pics on my blog too, 2 girls who probably look mostly bigger than they really are, a bit taller and heavier (37 and 41 lbs) than Chappy. ANYHOW, here’s my guess (fun contest!!), 3724. Thanks!
I’m guessing 2948. No matter what, I’m sure it will be a LOT of books.
I’m guessing 3,162-?
Oooh! I guess 4210!
I’ll gues 3,056
I’m guessing 2684 and loving that Chappy has his own email address.
My guess is 4,019 books read since January 1, 1996.
Hmmm 3465
Let’s see 3,452. You are an avid reader. Have you ever read Ruth Rendell? She also writes as Barbara Vine. Ruth is a Brit who writes murder mysteries with a psychological twist. I always tell people she usually writes about the under belly of London society as Ruth Rendell. She also has an Inspector Wexler series. That one is a little more about the relationship of the inspector and his family while solving the mystery. While writing as Barbara Vine (her mother’s and Grandmother’s names combined), she tells you the ending but holds out some information until the end. These stories are usually about women. My two favorites are The Bridesmaid by Ruth Rendell and A Dark Adaptive Eye by Barbara Vine. She is my favorite author as you can tell from the glowing review.
I’m going to guess 3,512 books read.
how about 5280…a mile’s worth of reading
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Hmmm… 3145?
Boy! Since ’96? wow. I guess about 2,650. I dunno, that’s alotta readin’ going on. When do you find time to blog, or even take a shower? Please tell me you haven’t given that up to read instead!
3294!
I’ll guess 4001. Just because.
I’m guessing 3096!! Wow what ever it is it sure is alot!
3000?
Ok, after dithering about this, 2948. That’s my final answer.
My bid is $1.00 Bob…..Oh wait wrong show….is it wrong for me to guess since I have phyically seen the stash? Oh well, I will let the others have fun with it. Horatio and Princess also have their own e-mail…I think every dog should.
Cindy
I’m guessing 3143.
I dunno… 3595???