February 2019
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2018's winner was pepperbeach! She was the player holding the (unknown photo) Token at the end of the contest. The Token has now been moved to a different player's profile. When you find it, send a PM to GoldToken Support letting them know whose profile you found it on, to claim it for your own profile. See how long you can hold onto it before someone else finds it.
Note: Ping-ponging between profiles is not allowed - you'll have to wait for it to move to two different players before you can claim it again! No Spoofing it, and 
don't tell anyone else where to find it. On the next randomly chosen date (in approximately 1 year), whoever holds the Token will win a 2-month silver membership or an extension to their current membership.
Gold and Platinum members have a few days left to help test and to offer suggestions for a new game being tested on the beta site. Hurry over to https://beta.goldtoken.com/ and check it out!
Wishing you much luck and tons of fun!
--heyred72
In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements
Photozone Competition
Photo Album of the Month
Game Of The Month
Best Recipe Contest
Pony Up!
Up Front & Personal
Testimonial Of The Month
Contest of the Month
Caption Contest
Icon Mania!
Breaking Club News
Olympic News
Birthday Wishes:
-- Happy Birthday to heyblue32 on February 4th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Scoop's Castle Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to neonlicht on February 4th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Cheetah on February 5th! From The Daily Laugh Club , The Friendship Club and The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Gamerazer on February 5th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Badger on February 6th! - With love, from all at Gold Token! -
-- Happy Birthday to nana210 on February 7th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Paul -UK- on February 10th! -
-- Happy Birthday to dolcol (LAW-10) on February 10th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Word O'Rama Club & The Backgammon Tournament Club -
-- Happy Birthday to gpr11 on February 11th! - From { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to Oartkickel of the Wolf Pack on February 12th! -
-- Happy Birthday to jfromfl on February 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to globalroamer on February 13th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Scoop's Castle Club-
-- Happy Birthday to Mr-Sid on February 14th! - From The Prime Time TV Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to DIRKSTRA on February 15th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Kazmiras on February 16th! - From The Prime Time TV Club-
-- Happy Birthday to Nancy on February 16th! -
-- Happy Birthday to PattyMac on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Friendship Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Beckie B on February 18th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Scoop's Castle Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to birdstoe on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Diddly on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to shobee1 kinobi on February 19th! From The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to partygirl on February 20th! - From The Pork Chop Club -
-- Happy Birthday to ellieoop on February 22nd! -
-- Happy Birthday to Sweetcheeks on February 23rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Sherlock on February 24th! -
-- Happy Birthday to MaryF on February 24th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, The Friendship Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to marcmandy on February 25th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Mark007 on February 25th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Ray of Light on February 25th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Spencer on February 27th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Tolp on February 27th! -
-- Happy Birthday to DBowler1970 on February 27th! - From The ANIMAL ICON CLUB -
-- Happy Birthday to chessbro on February 28th! -
-- Happy Birthday to steve111 on February 28th! -
-- Happy Birthday to csain1 on February 28th! - From The Innocent Instigators Club -
-- Happy Birthday to capecodder on February 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club-
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes go out to LyndiLoo & LifeScape on February 6th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes go out to sweeteyes and her hubby on February 15th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Executioner and his wife on February 22nd! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Gamerazer and his wife on February 22nd! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes to Sapient and his wife, Loraine, on February 27th! Many special wishes to you both! -
Scheherizade, with (unknown photo), is January's Photozone Competition Winner. She won the challenge with 
votes and will be awarded with the new profile token. (unknown photo)
.
golfnutrof came in 2nd place with 15 votes for (unknown photo) 
There was a tie for 3rd place - Autumn with 14 votes for (unknown photo) and
Lil Moosie of the Wolf Pack with 14 votes for (unknown photo)
to all the winners and 
to all of the members who participated either by submitting photos or voting and commenting.
We had a total of
Without you all, this competition wouldn't be active. 
You can view all the images submitted for the Photozone Competition by using the following link: Photozone Zepher's Album.
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We had some great albums this time for the theme: "My Favorite Animal"
The Winner is: pepperbeach's Album titled Photo's of Smudge Watch for the Profile Token and a Goldero coming your way!
2nd Place goes to: LittleTree's Album titled Loves Me Some Labs-Chocolates are My Favorites
3rd Place goes to brainiac2011's Album
Thank you all for your entries and votes! To get in on the fun, join us on the Photo Album Contest discussion board!
February's theme will be:
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You may be the next to win the new Profile Token and a Goldero! (unknown photo)
Best of Luck,
ladyvic
February's game of the month is Small 2-Player Chinese Checkers! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The Game of the Month - Feb 2019 - Sm Chinese Checkers Tournament!
This is a smaller version of 2-Player Chinese Checkers.
We hope you enjoy it!
February's game of the month is BACKGAMMON! Join us in a fun League style Tournament by signing your club up today, you can sign up here The Site Wide Club vs Club Tournament Club or contact PattyMac with your 5 member team . If you are not a member please consider joining so you can stay up to date on games and times. and Best of Luck to your Club.
January's winner is: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
This creamy and cheesy soup with broccoli florets will be a family favorite!
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion , chopped
2 medium carrots , diced or thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half and half
2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 to 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp or mild cheddar
salt and pepper to taste
GoldToken's Nancy will receive a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Silver and Wood members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Please send a big to Nancy! 
February's recipe contest is: "Candy/Sweets". The winner will be given a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Guests, Wood and Silver members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Rules:
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The fun starts here: Pony Up!. We have a fun new game - write a short, funny paragraph making up the plot for a specified player's screen name. For this one we chose Pinksmoke. It was so much fun reading all the entries, and then we had Pinksmoke tell us exactly how she did get her screen name. ladyvic won 2 golderos. Be sure you have the Pony Up! discussion board ticked, because you never know when one of those fun game will be posted.
Hope to see you there.
Spoiler Alert
LittleTree said something about music lyrics 
. Stay tuned! 
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We would like to say to heyblue32 for letting us step into their personal life for a bit.
1. What brought you to GoldToken, and how'd you choose your name for GT?
3. What state or country do you reside in? What in your state or country do you think tourists should definitely see?
4. What hobbies do you have?
5. Children? Grandchildren?
8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50? Male or Female?
9. What's the farthest you've been from home?
10. If you could be anywhere right now, where would that be?
11. Favorite season?
12. Favorite movie?
13. Favorite TV show?
14. If you could meet anyone (living or dead) in the world, who would it be?
If there are any questions you would like to see asked in future interviews, please let us know.
Laura
laura lee
My brother Nicodemus turned me on to GT and after a week I was hooked. The amazing people here and awesome people who work at GT especially Badger(unknown photo) have made me feel like family. GT I will always be loyal!
SLAMDUNKER
Best Goldie Story
Write a creative, entertaining story using plenty of Goldies and post it on the Goldie Story Contest discussion board by February 27, 2019! Entries must be a minimum of 10 sentences to qualify. Have fun!
The winner will be chosen by poll on the discussion board and will be announced in next month's newsletter. The winner will receive 5 Golderos and the (unknown photo) Profile Token!
We have a winner for the Best Original Poem contest!
That Day I Had To Bury My Mother
It’s been 321 days since your stroke
304 days since you left me
The words you said to me
They’re branded in my brain.
But,
I still
Can’t
hear your voice.
I remember you saying,
(Was that fear surrounding your words?)
That you weren’t ready
You didn’t want to go.
There was still
so much to do.
And,
the look in your eyes
Your beautiful,
Beautiful blue eyes.
That look
Is seared into my soul
You reach to take my hand
I imagine, I think?,
I can still feel your skin
Fanciful that
As you squeeze my hand to comfort me.
Or maybe,
you were comforting you?
It’s been 9 months, 29 days
with no phone call
It’s been 7,272 hours
since I’ve complained
about getting
that 2nd
or 3rd call in one day,
on my anniversary,
or when we just spoke ‘yesterday’.
436,320 minutes have passed,
Since you’ve talked about your pain
Since you’ve asked me
“Did you watch this show
Did you hear this news
when can you come see me,
when can we go for a drive,
I want to go to Cripple Creek.”
Without a “sweetie”, a “Charmy”
Or an “Oh, hon.”
Without the most important words
A daughter needs to hear
“I love you, my precious girl.”
I miss you, Mom.
All of these days
These months
These seconds
These Eternal HOURS.
All of this time.
I thought I had so much more.
Now there is none.
(There are) No more good nights
No more ttfns
No more see yas
when we hang up the phone
Because,
Well, You know
I refuse to say good-bye.
To anyone.
And now?
Here I stand
The last place I want to be
A place I’d rather not be
A place I would leave right now
Were it up to me
So, I stand here
A gaping hole in my chest
A pain so fierce, that days I wonder
Is this a heart attack?
How can it not be?
This ache so deep.
How am I not dying?
But, am I not,
Dying,
after all?
Don’t we die, too?
The moment they leave?
We’re certainly not the same
Life will never be the same
How can this not be a heart attack?
Isn’t that what this thing called grief
does to you;
Attacks you?
Mercilessly?
Without end?
Forever?
Amen?
Here I stand
Still struggling
Looking for the words
To talk about the woman
who meant
the world to me
How do I honor her?
as she should be?
She was my hero
She was my champion
She was my mom
Forever on my side.
No one saw her
loved her
As much as me
The way she was
The woman
only I
seemed to see
The mother I loved
Single parent
No financial help
A working mom
With the FBI!!!
A singer,
A skater
A dancer, a Stroller,
or a Stagger Lee
The jitterbug,
I learned from her
1 2 3 1 2 3 rock step
An artist
Her white kitty,
in background of blue
Hangs on our wall
Drawn by a child
I never knew.
She loved words
Crosswords, books, magazines, who cares?
Words are protection, knowledge and flair
The music
From Elvis, to Glenn,
even
Led Zeppelin
Then there were the mountains,
Rockies or Alps
Jagged peaks
Disappearing in the heavenly skies
Echoes of cow bells
Peel through the air
A church bell
A boat trip
Drinking on the Rhine
And Cats, her precious cats, big or small
Tuffy, Smokey, Whiskers, Mittens, Rusty, Muffin, Heidi
Any cat will do
Taz and Dusty, too.
And the wolves
Oh, let us not forget
the wolves
These would all take her breath away
Like the green of Germany
Hawaii
An Alaskan cruise
Places she wanted to see.
Did you not know?
That Peggy Flemming
should have been
Gail Woodworth,
ice skater, Olympic Medalist, extraordinaire?
A ping pong champ
A bowler
A left handed batter
Rummy, or cribbage
And Scrabble?
Don’t expect a pass
No mercy
Your toast
Just hand her the bag.
All of these memories
They seem so few, now
All of these memories
Why aren’t we making any new?
Your laughter
I still can’t hear
Why can’t I hear it
ringing through the air?
I miss you mom
I cannot face the emptiness
That is waiting to echo across the years
Mocking me in my loss
I do not want to bid your ashes farewell
There is a hole so deep in my soul
A silence so loud
A loneliness so great
I’ll never be the same
Your light
Your laughter
How you cared
I felt it
When you no longer filled this world
11:25
Dec. 6
Bolting up
from a deep sound sleep
I love you, Mom
I hope you’re ok
These were the words
That came to me
Then
I have to pee
A pill I take
For sleep seems gone
I’m wide awake
What’s gone wrong?
I’ll never get to sleep
Back to bed
I love you mom
I hope you’re ok
And lay to rest my head
The silence is broken
The phone screams
“I’m sorry to say
Your mother has just passed away”
Your lifeline was severed
We all felt it
We all awoke
That very moment
My precious Lord
Took you in His arms,
Took you to your home.
You’re safe
You’re free
You no longer hurt
You’re no longer lonely
Pat was there
Grandma
Donny
Diane
All the kitties
Everyone was there
You’re skating
You’re singing
You’re dancing
You no longer hurt
But, now
Here I stand
My final farewell
To the woman who meant the world to me
A gaping hole in my chest
For all the world to see
It’s been 26,179,200 seconds
Since my mother hugged me.
05 Oct 2018 CMacCue©
Watch your inbox, Scheherizade! Your prize of 5 Golderos is on its way.
The Caption Contest winner for the January, 2019, newsletter is chessnut64 with:
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I've always been a sucker for redheads.
chessnut64!
To enter February's Caption Contest, click on the link and post your best caption. (unknown photo)
The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.
We had a winner for the Icon Hunt in January. The winner was 
laura lee. Below are the icons for February's Icon Hunt 
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I'm sure everyone understands that the Icon Fairy loves to spread joy to as many players as possible, so for that reason players are only eligible to win the Icon hunt prize once every six months. Post your finds for the hunt on the Icon Mania discussion board, or you can pm them to the GoldToken's Icon Fairy.
It's Valentine's Day so hurry over and get your love icons
Try the Icon Of The Day.
Get those motors revved up. Nascar is starting up this month! The Club Nascar Club will be starting their new season with the race at Daytona on February 17th, 1:30 pm CST. We will be playing Hypergammon this year as our race game. A game will be played for every race that Nascar Monster Energy runs. Get in on the fun and cash in on the rewards end of season. Contact PattyMac for more information or an invite to The Club Nascar Club. For those already in the club and ready to go, sign up here [ Club Nascar: Season 2019 Club Nascar Tourne-case Race ]
Join in the Valentine Game of FUN here The Feb 2019 — KJ's Chessarama Valentines Day Massacre Tournament. Hosted by Knight Jarlynn
The Berecca's Variety Club, is disbanding their monthly Birthday Games. They may be brought back at a later time, if you are member and would like to weigh in on the poll, contact club owner berecca.
The 2018 Winter Olympics Group 1B Tournament
Competitions are published when gold, silver & bronze winners have been determined
Did you find the hidden coin in the newsletter (unknown photo)? Our winner last month was baxter10.
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2018's winner was pepperbeach! She was the player holding the (unknown photo) Token at the end of the contest. The Token has now been moved to a different player's profile. When you find it, send a PM to GoldToken Support letting them know whose profile you found it on, to claim it for your own profile. See how long you can hold onto it before someone else finds it.
Note: Ping-ponging between profiles is not allowed - you'll have to wait for it to move to two different players before you can claim it again! No Spoofing it, and don't tell anyone else where to find it. On the next randomly chosen date (in approximately 1 year), whoever holds the Token will win a 2-month silver membership or an extension to their current membership. - New Game Being Tested on the Beta Site
Gold and Platinum members have a few days left to help test and to offer suggestions for a new game being tested on the beta site. Hurry over to https://beta.goldtoken.com/ and check it out!
Wishing you much luck and tons of fun!
--heyred72
In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements Photozone Competition Photo Album of the Month Game Of The Month Best Recipe Contest Pony Up! Up Front & Personal Testimonial Of The Month Contest of the Month Caption Contest Icon Mania! Breaking Club News Olympic News | Birthdays & Special Announcements | |
Birthday Wishes:
-- Happy Birthday to heyblue32 on February 4th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Scoop's Castle Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to neonlicht on February 4th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Cheetah on February 5th! From The Daily Laugh Club , The Friendship Club and The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Gamerazer on February 5th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Badger on February 6th! - With love, from all at Gold Token! -
-- Happy Birthday to nana210 on February 7th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Paul -UK- on February 10th! -
-- Happy Birthday to dolcol (LAW-10) on February 10th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Word O'Rama Club & The Backgammon Tournament Club -
-- Happy Birthday to gpr11 on February 11th! - From { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to Oartkickel of the Wolf Pack on February 12th! -
-- Happy Birthday to jfromfl on February 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to globalroamer on February 13th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Scoop's Castle Club-
-- Happy Birthday to Mr-Sid on February 14th! - From The Prime Time TV Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to DIRKSTRA on February 15th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Kazmiras on February 16th! - From The Prime Time TV Club-
-- Happy Birthday to Nancy on February 16th! -
-- Happy Birthday to PattyMac on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Friendship Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Beckie B on February 18th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Scoop's Castle Club and The Lisa's Teddy Bear Picnic Club -
-- Happy Birthday to birdstoe on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club, The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Diddly on February 18th! From The Daily Laugh Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to shobee1 kinobi on February 19th! From The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to partygirl on February 20th! - From The Pork Chop Club -
-- Happy Birthday to ellieoop on February 22nd! -
-- Happy Birthday to Sweetcheeks on February 23rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Sherlock on February 24th! -
-- Happy Birthday to MaryF on February 24th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, The Friendship Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to marcmandy on February 25th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Friendship Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Mark007 on February 25th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Ray of Light on February 25th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Spencer on February 27th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Tolp on February 27th! -
-- Happy Birthday to DBowler1970 on February 27th! - From The ANIMAL ICON CLUB -
-- Happy Birthday to chessbro on February 28th! -
-- Happy Birthday to steve111 on February 28th! -
-- Happy Birthday to csain1 on February 28th! - From The Innocent Instigators Club -
-- Happy Birthday to capecodder on February 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club-
 | Anniversaries & Special Announcements | |
Anniversary:
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes go out to LyndiLoo & LifeScape on February 6th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes go out to sweeteyes and her hubby on February 15th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Executioner and his wife on February 22nd! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Gamerazer and his wife on February 22nd! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary wishes to Sapient and his wife, Loraine, on February 27th! Many special wishes to you both! -
* If you would like to announce any birthdays, anniversaries or other special events coming up for next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month, so we can give them a shout out in next month's newsletter! (Please keep all announcements upcoming and not belated. Announcements submitted after the newsletter is published, cannot be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)
| Photozone Competition |
| Brought to you by: Photozone Zepher |
Scheherizade, with (unknown photo), is January's Photozone Competition Winner. She won the challenge with votes and will be awarded with the new profile token. (unknown photo) .
golfnutrof came in 2nd place with 15 votes for (unknown photo) There was a tie for 3rd place - Autumn with 14 votes for (unknown photo) and Lil Moosie of the Wolf Pack with 14 votes for (unknown photo)
to all the winners and to all of the members who participated either by submitting photos or voting and commenting. We had a total of 
entries and 
votes this month.
Without you all, this competition wouldn't be active. You can view all the images submitted for the Photozone Competition by using the following link: Photozone Zepher's Album.The theme for February's competition will be:
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| Photo Album of the Month |
| Brought to you by: ladyvic |
We had some great albums this time for the theme: "My Favorite Animal"
The Winner is: pepperbeach's Album titled Photo's of Smudge
Watch for the Profile Token and a Goldero coming your way!2nd Place goes to: LittleTree's Album titled Loves Me Some Labs-Chocolates are My Favorites
3rd Place goes to brainiac2011's Album
Thank you all for your entries and votes! To get in on the fun, join us on the Photo Album Contest discussion board!
February's theme will be:
(unknown photo)
You may be the next to win the new Profile Token and a Goldero! (unknown photo)
Best of Luck,
ladyvic
| Game Of The Month |
February's game of the month is Small 2-Player Chinese Checkers! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The Game of the Month - Feb 2019 - Sm Chinese Checkers Tournament!
This is a smaller version of 2-Player Chinese Checkers.
We hope you enjoy it!
| Club ~VS~ Club Tournament Of The Month |
February's game of the month is BACKGAMMON! Join us in a fun League style Tournament by signing your club up today, you can sign up here The Site Wide Club vs Club Tournament Club or contact PattyMac with your 5 member team . If you are not a member please consider joining so you can stay up to date on games and times.
and Best of Luck to your Club. | Best Recipe Contest |
January's winner is: Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Submitted by Nancy
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
This creamy and cheesy soup with broccoli florets will be a family favorite!
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion , chopped
2 medium carrots , diced or thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half and half
2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 to 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp or mild cheddar
salt and pepper to taste
GoldToken's Nancy will receive a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Silver and Wood members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Please send a big
to Nancy! February's recipe contest is: "Candy/Sweets". The winner will be given a "one time" access to the entire list of site icons, and can select any one that is not currently being used by another player, regardless of membership level (Guests, Wood and Silver members can keep the icon for 1 year!). Rules:
- Entries must be posted by the recipe guardian/creator on the Cutting Board DB.
- Recipe must be original and have never been posted on the Cutting Board DB before.
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The fun starts here: Pony Up!. We have a fun new game - write a short, funny paragraph making up the plot for a specified player's screen name. For this one we chose Pinksmoke. It was so much fun reading all the entries, and then we had Pinksmoke tell us exactly how she did get her screen name. ladyvic won 2 golderos. Be sure you have the Pony Up! discussion board ticked, because you never know when one of those fun game will be posted.
Hope to see you there. Spoiler Alert
LittleTree said something about music lyrics . Stay tuned! | Up front & personal |
| Interview by: laura lee |
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We would like to say
to heyblue32 for letting us step into their personal life for a bit.1. What brought you to GoldToken, and how'd you choose your name for GT?
- I was on another gaming site and someone recommended GT so I tried it. The name is related to one of my avocations, I umpire High School/College baseball and my jersey number is 32
2. What interests you most on GT? Do you have a favorite game?
- I enjoy most of the backgammon games, cribbage and grabble race. Favorite is backgammon.
3. What state or country do you reside in? What in your state or country do you think tourists should definitely see?
- Reside in Southern California, lots to see between the Getty, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Hearst Castle or wine tasting in one of the many vineyards.
4. What hobbies do you have?
- Hobbies would be officiating sports, I have done baseball and soccer
for over 20 years, in addition enjoy basketball, volleyball & softball.
- It is a way to be part of sports and help provide kids/adults opportunity to enjoy their sport. No officials...no games.
5. Children? Grandchildren?
- Three girls,
all college grads...the youngest will graduate in May.
6. Do you work? What kind of work do/did you do?
- Retired, was a Financial Analyst/Business Mgr in the aerospace industry.
7. Any pets?
- Love dogs, currently have two.
8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50? Male or Female?
- Male, over 50
9. What's the farthest you've been from home?
- Been to Europe a couple times for river cruise on the Rhine and the Seine.
10. If you could be anywhere right now, where would that be?
- Always enjoy Hawaii or Cabo San Lucas or Cancun
11. Favorite season?
- Southern California really does not have seasons, but enjoy the summers, nice for bike rides along the beach.
12. Favorite movie?
- That is tough, not a huge movie guy. I enjoyed Nightmare before Christmas, all the Harry Potters....read the books too.
13. Favorite TV show?
- TV show currently binging on the Harry Bosch series...read all the books.
14. If you could meet anyone (living or dead) in the world, who would it be?
- That is a tough one, Jesus Christ and have a nice discussion
If there are any questions you would like to see asked in future interviews, please let us know.
Laura
laura lee
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| Contest of the Month |
Best Goldie Story
Write a creative, entertaining story using plenty of Goldies and post it on the Goldie Story Contest discussion board by February 27, 2019! Entries must be a minimum of 10 sentences to qualify. Have fun!
The winner will be chosen by poll on the discussion board and will be announced in next month's newsletter. The winner will receive 5 Golderos and the (unknown photo) Profile Token!
We have a winner for the Best Original Poem contest! to Scheherizade, author of this touching poem:
That Day I Had To Bury My Mother
It’s been 321 days since your stroke
304 days since you left me
The words you said to me
They’re branded in my brain.
But,
I still
Can’t
hear your voice.
I remember you saying,
(Was that fear surrounding your words?)
That you weren’t ready
You didn’t want to go.
There was still
so much to do.
And,
the look in your eyes
Your beautiful,
Beautiful blue eyes.
That look
Is seared into my soul
You reach to take my hand
I imagine, I think?,
I can still feel your skin
Fanciful that
As you squeeze my hand to comfort me.
Or maybe,
you were comforting you?
It’s been 9 months, 29 days
with no phone call
It’s been 7,272 hours
since I’ve complained
about getting
that 2nd
or 3rd call in one day,
on my anniversary,
or when we just spoke ‘yesterday’.
436,320 minutes have passed,
Since you’ve talked about your pain
Since you’ve asked me
“Did you watch this show
Did you hear this news
when can you come see me,
when can we go for a drive,
I want to go to Cripple Creek.”
Without a “sweetie”, a “Charmy”
Or an “Oh, hon.”
Without the most important words
A daughter needs to hear
“I love you, my precious girl.”
I miss you, Mom.
All of these days
These months
These seconds
These Eternal HOURS.
All of this time.
I thought I had so much more.
Now there is none.
(There are) No more good nights
No more ttfns
No more see yas
when we hang up the phone
Because,
Well, You know
I refuse to say good-bye.
To anyone.
And now?
Here I stand
The last place I want to be
A place I’d rather not be
A place I would leave right now
Were it up to me
So, I stand here
A gaping hole in my chest
A pain so fierce, that days I wonder
Is this a heart attack?
How can it not be?
This ache so deep.
How am I not dying?
But, am I not,
Dying,
after all?
Don’t we die, too?
The moment they leave?
We’re certainly not the same
Life will never be the same
How can this not be a heart attack?
Isn’t that what this thing called grief
does to you;
Attacks you?
Mercilessly?
Without end?
Forever?
Amen?
Here I stand
Still struggling
Looking for the words
To talk about the woman
who meant
the world to me
How do I honor her?
as she should be?
She was my hero
She was my champion
She was my mom
Forever on my side.
No one saw her
loved her
As much as me
The way she was
The woman
only I
seemed to see
The mother I loved
Single parent
No financial help
A working mom
With the FBI!!!
A singer,
A skater
A dancer, a Stroller,
or a Stagger Lee
The jitterbug,
I learned from her
1 2 3 1 2 3 rock step
An artist
Her white kitty,
in background of blue
Hangs on our wall
Drawn by a child
I never knew.
She loved words
Crosswords, books, magazines, who cares?
Words are protection, knowledge and flair
The music
From Elvis, to Glenn,
even
Led Zeppelin
Then there were the mountains,
Rockies or Alps
Jagged peaks
Disappearing in the heavenly skies
Echoes of cow bells
Peel through the air
A church bell
A boat trip
Drinking on the Rhine
And Cats, her precious cats, big or small
Tuffy, Smokey, Whiskers, Mittens, Rusty, Muffin, Heidi
Any cat will do
Taz and Dusty, too.
And the wolves
Oh, let us not forget
the wolves
These would all take her breath away
Like the green of Germany
Hawaii
An Alaskan cruise
Places she wanted to see.
Did you not know?
That Peggy Flemming
should have been
Gail Woodworth,
ice skater, Olympic Medalist, extraordinaire?
A ping pong champ
A bowler
A left handed batter
Rummy, or cribbage
And Scrabble?
Don’t expect a pass
No mercy
Your toast
Just hand her the bag.
All of these memories
They seem so few, now
All of these memories
Why aren’t we making any new?
Your laughter
I still can’t hear
Why can’t I hear it
ringing through the air?
I miss you mom
I cannot face the emptiness
That is waiting to echo across the years
Mocking me in my loss
I do not want to bid your ashes farewell
There is a hole so deep in my soul
A silence so loud
A loneliness so great
I’ll never be the same
Your light
Your laughter
How you cared
I felt it
When you no longer filled this world
11:25
Dec. 6
Bolting up
from a deep sound sleep
I love you, Mom
I hope you’re ok
These were the words
That came to me
Then
I have to pee
A pill I take
For sleep seems gone
I’m wide awake
What’s gone wrong?
I’ll never get to sleep
Back to bed
I love you mom
I hope you’re ok
And lay to rest my head
The silence is broken
The phone screams
“I’m sorry to say
Your mother has just passed away”
Your lifeline was severed
We all felt it
We all awoke
That very moment
My precious Lord
Took you in His arms,
Took you to your home.
You’re safe
You’re free
You no longer hurt
You’re no longer lonely
Pat was there
Grandma
Donny
Diane
All the kitties
Everyone was there
You’re skating
You’re singing
You’re dancing
You no longer hurt
But, now
Here I stand
My final farewell
To the woman who meant the world to me
A gaping hole in my chest
For all the world to see
It’s been 26,179,200 seconds
Since my mother hugged me.
05 Oct 2018 CMacCue©
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| Caption Contest |
The Caption Contest winner for the January, 2019, newsletter is chessnut64 with:
(unknown photo)
I've always been a sucker for redheads.
chessnut64!To enter February's Caption Contest, click on the link and post your best caption. (unknown photo)
The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.
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Try the Icon Of The Day. | Breaking Club News: |
| Brought to you by GoldToken's roving reporter, PattyMac |
Get those motors revved up. Nascar is starting up this month! The Club Nascar Club will be starting their new season with the race at Daytona on February 17th, 1:30 pm CST. We will be playing Hypergammon this year as our race game. A game will be played for every race that Nascar Monster Energy runs. Get in on the fun and cash in on the rewards end of season. Contact PattyMac for more information or an invite to The Club Nascar Club. For those already in the club and ready to go, sign up here [ Club Nascar: Season 2019 Club Nascar Tourne-case Race ]
Join in the Valentine Game of FUN here The Feb 2019 — KJ's Chessarama Valentines Day Massacre Tournament. Hosted by Knight Jarlynn
The Berecca's Variety Club, is disbanding their monthly Birthday Games. They may be brought back at a later time, if you are member and would like to weigh in on the poll, contact club owner berecca.
| Olympic News |
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Olympic Winners! A big congratulations to these players & their clubs!
Winter Olympic Winners 
The 2018 Winter Olympics Group 1B Tournament
| The Zero G Four In a Row Competition in The 2018 Winter Olympics Group 1B Tournament | ||
| Zero G Four In a Row | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Winter Olympic Team Tyche Club | rabbitoid |
| Silver | The 2018 Winter Olympic Team Tyche Club | (steelbound) |
| Bronze | The 2018 Winter Olympic Team Athena Club | DavidJ |
Summer Olympic Winners!
| The Novice Division of the Hypergammon Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 4 Tournament | ||
| Hypergammon | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Lady Sili |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Acedog |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Silkwood |
| The Upper Division of the Nackgammon Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 2 Tournament | ||
| Nackgammon | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | EPICURUS 75 |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | George 1955 |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | Dru |
| The Upper Division of the DiceDots Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 2 Tournament | ||
| DiceDots | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | BigDaddyTuaine |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Kiki |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | MORRIS |
| The Lower Division of the Fast Cribbage Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Fast Cribbage | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | gpr11 |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | GUINESS14 |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | heyred72 |
| The Zero G Four In a Row Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Zero G Four In a Row | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | rabbitoid |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Lorraine of the Renegades |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Beethoven |
| The Novice Division of the Backgammon Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Backgammon | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Giggles |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | Gypsy |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Scoopdedew |
| The Upper Division of the Moultezim Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 7 - Mystery Games Tournament | ||
| Moultezim | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Hillbilly |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Pamelak |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Straycat |
| The Advanced Division of the Dominoes Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Dominoes | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Road Runner |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Man of Steel |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | jbdobie |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | SkiptonBull |
| The Hanging DiceMan Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Hanging DiceMan | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | bestgremlin |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Lew |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Buddha |
| The Advanced Division of the Loco Ochos Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Loco Ochos | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Jacob1987 |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | REBEL DJ |
| The Mancala Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Mancala | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | wallywalter |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | AndrewB |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Rogue Trooper |
| The Upper Division of the Salvo Plus Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 2 Tournament | ||
| Salvo Plus | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | rushfan2000 |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | thebodywall |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | HenryJaimes |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Kingpinjt |
| The Diagonal Duel (3-point) Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Diagonal Duel (3-point) | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Jacob1987 |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | arachna |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | rabbitoid |
| The Novice Division of the Fives and Threes Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 2 Tournament | ||
| Fives and Threes | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | heyred72 |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Tian-Xian |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Aazlon |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | globalroamer |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | BigDaddyTuaine |
| The Upper Division of the Cribbage Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Cribbage | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | Kjelle |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | Kingpinjt |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | TedEBear |
| The Outbreak Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1 Tournament | ||
| Outbreak | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | rabbitoid |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | The Viking |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Road Runner |
| The Upper Division of the Long Gammon Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 2 Tournament | ||
| Long Gammon | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | sweetnuttins |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | Senorita ZORRO_ |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | BigDaddyTuaine |
| The Grabble Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Grabble | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | (steelbound) |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | AndrewB |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | Senorita ZORRO_ |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Homados Club | EPICURUS 75 |
| The Novice Division of the Acey Deucey Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Acey Deucey | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | HenryJaimes |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | smelly feet |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | B*Elanna |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | Terryjam |
| The Novice Division of the Shake Rattle & Roll Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 4 Tournament | ||
| Shake Rattle & Roll | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | porkpie1 |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | Sushi Warrior |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | AutumnLeaves |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | Jon *the return* |
| The Advanced Division of the Backgammon (3 Point) Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 1A Tournament | ||
| Backgammon (3 Point) | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | HRTrules |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | kruntessa |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | eli |
| The Lower Division of the Nine Men Morris Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 7 - Mystery Games Tournament | ||
| Nine Men Morris | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alala Club | rabbitoid |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | Straycat |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | (steelbound) |
| The Lower Division of the All Aboard Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 7 - Mystery Games Tournament | ||
| All Aboard | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Enyo Club | (steelbound) |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | kruntessa |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Polemos Club | globalroamer |
| The Upper Division of the Nine Men Morris Competition in The 2018 Summer Olympics Group 7 - Mystery Games Tournament | ||
| Nine Men Morris | ||
| Gold | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Alke Club | wallywalter |
| Silver | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Kydoimos Club | SkiptonBull |
| Bronze | The 2018 Summer Olympics Team Perses Club | DavidJ |
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