January 2018
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I invite everyone to
in the New Year by introducing yourself to everyone on GoldToken's General Chat discussion board. It is a great place to get to know likeminded GoldToken'ites!
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up and get our bearings. So this year, you really want to improve your game (that's part of why we play, isn't it?). Do you know the feeling? You’re super stoked about this winning big change you want to create in your life. Excitedly, you fill up your gamesheet. But after struggling with it for a few weeks (or even just days), it all becomes a grind. What was supposed to be an exciting planned opportunity to master your intended game has quickly become a source of dread, frustration, and self-doubt: Why can’t I win or at least lose less? Why am I not getting it? Why do I always do this? What’s wrong with me?
So then you quit. Again and again and again, each time feeling a little more discouraged than the last. But winning doesn't have to be this hard. In fact, it can be quite easy (and even a lot of fun).
Assuming you already know how to play (you can't get better if you don't know the rules lol), you might start by joining a club that specializes in your favored game. Regularly associating with like minded players will help your game tremendously as they pass out tips and tricks to their compadres! Try playing, not against the grand master, but someone more closely rated to yourself.
Don't make yourself feel good by playing people that clearly are worse than you. If you have to make yourself feel better after a loss, a good way is to start planning how to counter your opponent. Check out books on the subject, and study the moves. Find, practice and develop a few pre-planned moves that are commonly used in that game until you fully understand how they work and function. Then add more, and more, fully comprehending each tactic before adding another. By the end of a year, you will have amassed a huge and well practiced knowledge base in your game this way.
Notice patterns in moves that tend to make you win the game and work intently on those. Ask someone to coach you in your game of choice and review a few past games with them. Nobody is a grandmaster the first game much less the second, but by respecting the knowledge of others, you will be well on your way there. Make it your goal to play 10,000 games (to become a professional at anything, you need put in 10,000 hours, so why not games). Lastly, to fully improve your game, join tournaments. There's nothing like being pitted against a tough player to practice your newfound proficiency in the game. If you are truly committed to becoming a better player, this is the path you should follow.
So...what will be your game to mostly improve upon for 2018?
Have a wonderful month and play like you mean it!
--Badger
In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements
1st Stop Information
Photozone Competition
Photo Album of the Month
Game Of The Month
Best Recipe Contest
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 MrLarry47 on January 1st! -
-- Happy Birthday to SIRI on January 2nd! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to Big Giant Head on January 3rd! - From The Scoop's Castle Club , The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club and The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to skzoey on January 3rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to GUINESS14 on January 4th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Pork Chop Club -
-- Happy Birthday to BrnIdGirl on January 5th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Innocent Instigators Club -
-- Happy Birthday to China_Blue on January 5th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Toodles on January 6th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Friendship Club , The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Callie on January 8th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The He's Alive Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Capricorn - on January 9th! -
-- Happy Birthday to vlf on January 13th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to sarahjan on January 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Ruache on January 13th! - From The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to adopt 3 on January 17th! - From The He's Alive Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club , The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to gravyrun on January 17th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Kinoko zoku on January 19th! -
-- Happy Birthday to monkeytyper on January 20th! - The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Word O'Rama Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to spellbound on January 24th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to ET124 on January 24th! -
-- Happy Birthday to squirrel on January 25th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to kittyrambo on January 26th! - From { Club } and The Classic TV & Music Club -
-- Happy Birthday to mutt on January 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
Anniversary & Other Wishes:
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Chuckc33 and Lori on January 5th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to kellymcinaz and her husband on January 16th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to furryfeet and his wife on January 22nd! -
Is there any customization for individual game types?
Yes! Many games offer options for different sized playing pieces, different piece designs, different colors for game boards, etc. While playing your game, look for the "Adjust Graphics" link below the player clock information (below the game board). When you click the link and scroll down you'll see the options available for that game type.
sallyp with (unknown photo) is December's Photozone competition winner who won the challenge with 
votes and will be awarded with a profile token. 
Dmm came in 2nd place with 17 votes for (unknown photo) 
wldndn came 3rd place 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 titled 2017 - 12 Patterns
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The winner is: MM David littlefair XI's Album
nd Place goes to: Kookaburra's Album titled Discover your CHESS Army
Tell a story or teach a Lesson with your Pictures! Submit your entry at Photo Album Contest
You may be the next to win this (unknown photo) Profile Token!
Best of Luck,
ladyvic
January's game of the month is Nine Men Morris! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The Game of the Month - Jan 2018 - Nine Men Morris Tournament!
This is one of the newer additions to the site, and there are no Nuggets for it! Maybe after you give it a try you'll be ready to write one.
We hope you enjoy it!
January's game of the month is Rock Paper Scissors! Join us in a fun League style Tournament by signing your club up today for The SiteWide Club Vs Club Rock Paper Scissors Jan 2018 Tournament! Please notify Giant Gila Monster to join!
Any clubs who wish to join The Sallyp and Friends Club and The Innocent Instigators Club on the permanent list -- to be added to every Club-vs-Club -- are most welcome to do so!
December's winner is: Pistachio Ambrosia
Ingredients
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 can crushed pineapple
2 small packages instant pistachio pudding
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
1 bunch of red seedless grapes, cut in half
1 pkg minature marshmallows
1 16 oz tub of Cool Whip
Directions
In a large bowl, mix the two cans of pineapple and sprinkle the pudding on top. Mix gently and let set for 3 minutes.
Add the pecans, coconut, cherries and grapes.
Then fold in the marshmallows and cool whip.
Refrigerate.
Lastly.....Invite some people over (because you can't eat it all?)
Enjoy!
GoldToken's Genie 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 Genie! 
January's recipe contest is: "Hearty Slow Cooker Meal". 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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We would like to say to Flowery for letting us step into their personal life for a bit.
1. What brought you to GoldToken?
How'd you choose your name for GT?
2. What interests you most on GT?
Favorite game here?
3. What state or country do you reside in?
What in your country do you think tourists should definitely see?
4. What hobbies do you have?
5. Children? Grandchildren?
6. Do you work? If so, what kind of work do/did you do?
7. Any pets?
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. If you could meet anyone (living and 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
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I have been playing on GoldToken for such a long string of years, that I can't recall when exactly was the first time I played. In the late 1990s I was merrily playing on Its Your Turn ( a game site I saw so many times mentioned in your newsletters ), when one of my opponents asked me if I had ever heard of GoldToken...I said I hadn't...He told me his mom was a member on GoldToken, that she had only good things to say about the site and suggested that I could join if i wanted....of course I wanted, as I was only a guest on IYT and they had only 15 moves allowed per day....By that time, I was already becoming a board game fan....I joined and started merrily playing, surprised by all the "new" elements I came across daily...I remember not knowing at first what gl and gg meant, so I had to ask...I still remember the elation I felt on my first win...and how sad I was for not being able to join tournaments, as I was only a guest...On this site I met that opponent, who, over the years, has become a close online friend, and who, for some years now, has been paying for my membership...I love the site because of its "decency", the many folded opportunities it offers for people not only to play but also to socialize, communicate. I like it that it is a site open to so many good and nice things, always letting place for new games to appear, things to be tried...In the mean time I have come across many nice opponents, good - willed board mates...I love the word games of different types...I am not a native speaker of English and they are a huuuuge challenge for me....I welcome all the lovely additions that the site "team" finds fit to add, I encourage board game lovers to join, and I send my warmest, heartfelt regards to everybody who contributes to this site's blooming and letting us join hands across the world
Best wishes Flowery
Best Original Poem
January's contest of the month is for the best original poem posted on GoldToken's DB. The winner will receive 5 Golderos and be chosen by poll on the same board. Entries must be posted on the discussion board no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in order to be included in the contest. Have fun writing! .
to (steelbound), who entered (steelbound)'s Album titled Seasons. Please send a PM to GoldToken Support to request your 2-month membership extension! 
The Caption Contest winner for the December, 2017, newsletter is chessnut64 with:
(unknown photo)
We want to be sure we're credited with a clean win.
chessnut64!
To enter January'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.
There are new different icons in rows 1, 2 and 3, and I am in the process of putting different icons in all of the rows with the exception of Sports. Please make sure you have the Icon Mania board ticked, that way when you receive an answer from me you will informed right away.
For 2018, to make your GoldToken's Icon Fairy's job a bit easier, please try to remember to tell me if you want the icon that you are wearing saved or not. Please try to keep a record of your saved icons. Remember, if it's not a holiday, you cannot change your icons for 30 days.
Does your club have icons? There are a lot of collections left, such as the "Kit Kats". { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon110404175359.jpg } and { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon131020165502.gif }. This is a Medium size collection so it is suitable for any club. Contact the GoldToken's Icon Fairy if your club is interested in this collection or you can see more offered here - Club Icons.
Did you see the Icon Of The Day? This is how your icon fairy is going to go through 2018!
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The owner of The Knights of Camelot Club would like to wish every player on the site the best of the holidays. If you making New Year Resolutions, be sure to include giving the game Camelot a try!
. Message Bobbyb1947 if you have any questions about the board game that was the premiere board game of the nineteenth century!.
sallyp owner of the The Sallyp and Friends Club I would like to send to johnnyyboy. He has started 332 wiki tournaments during 2017 and kept them all running and up to date. She would also like to take a moment to the members that played in all those games and made the club what it is. Best Wishes to everyone for 2018, more tournaments starting soon Good luck and Thank you
The Horsin' Around at GT Club wants to shout out that BettyAnn during the year of 2017 won 61 games AND 25 Golderos just by having fun and playing online games here at GoldToken. Now, for 2018 she needs some STIFF competition but instead of one winner, we are going to have winners. First place will get 25 Golderos, second place will get 20 Golderos, and third place will get 15 Golderos. Everyone is eligible to win, even the officers and even the one who is giving the Golderos away and she WINS games so everyone get your gaming shoes on January 1st and and sign up for some games. We will have some special games along the way and every game counts except the wikiless games. Have fun and lets play Games!!!!! More info? Contact blackangus or any of the officers.
Knight Jarlynn wants to remind everyone of the upcoming tournaments. Get signed up and best of luck.
The Jan 2018 — KJs battle royal round-robin Chessarama Tournament
The Feb 2018 — KJ, Valentine's league romantic tourney
There are many clubs on GoldToken which gather together people who have similar interests and one of the newest is The Astronomy Club which was formed in March of last year. Owner quietman tells us why, “With the 2017 Great American Total Eclipse of the Sun just a few months away, the interest in astronomy was booming and I thought I'd capture the excitement by creating a new club with astronomy as the theme. I considered several names and ultimately the most obvious name was chosen.”
He has carefully crafted the club to have a specific atmosphere “What makes all of my clubs unique is they all have a theme and many hours are put into creating complimentary wiki pages to go along with the theme to make the clubs more interesting. In the The Astronomy Club, in addition to our wiki start page that lists our club tournaments, I have added several club themed pages which include Astronomical Events Calendar, Observatories Around the World, Our Solar System, Image Archives including Deep Space images from Hubble, and many more.” Doing so is part of what quietman finds most rewarding, “I love owning clubs because it offers me a chance to be creative and use all the wonderful tools that GoldToken provides to make wikis more fun and interesting. Like everyone else, I first learned the wiki coding to create a simple information box with players names and game scores, and from there I took it to the next level by adding images to my wikis. Eventually I wanted to do more with wikis so I developed theme based clubs that would allow me to use the theme in creative ways as I have done in The Astronomy Club and { Club }.”
As for games, he explains, “All the basic games were offered at first then more were added as club members requested them and games where removed if there was little or no interest.” The club has lively conversations, “We discuss many topics in our club discussion boards but the discussions regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life can be very funny and very serious at the same time. Everyone has their own ideas and theories about the possibility that we are not alone.”
Looking to the future, he says, “I believe The Astronomy Club is here to stay. Kookaburra has been invaluable to me in running our teams, ladders and club vs club challenges, while I focus on building, editing and maintaining all of the wikis that go into making this club and all of our clubs more interesting and more fun for our club members.” He assures us, “We are fairly new but this club will focus on upcoming astronomical events so we will always adapt with the times.”
Summer Olympic Winners!
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 Redbee.
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- Welcoming in the New Year
I invite everyone to
in the New Year by introducing yourself to everyone on GoldToken's General Chat discussion board. It is a great place to get to know likeminded GoldToken'ites! - 2018 Game Goals
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up and get our bearings. So this year, you really want to improve your game (that's part of why we play, isn't it?). Do you know the feeling? You’re super stoked about this winning big change you want to create in your life. Excitedly, you fill up your gamesheet. But after struggling with it for a few weeks (or even just days), it all becomes a grind. What was supposed to be an exciting planned opportunity to master your intended game has quickly become a source of dread, frustration, and self-doubt: Why can’t I win or at least lose less? Why am I not getting it? Why do I always do this? What’s wrong with me?
So then you quit. Again and again and again, each time feeling a little more discouraged than the last. But winning doesn't have to be this hard. In fact, it can be quite easy (and even a lot of fun).
Assuming you already know how to play (you can't get better if you don't know the rules lol), you might start by joining a club that specializes in your favored game. Regularly associating with like minded players will help your game tremendously as they pass out tips and tricks to their compadres! Try playing, not against the grand master, but someone more closely rated to yourself.
Don't make yourself feel good by playing people that clearly are worse than you. If you have to make yourself feel better after a loss, a good way is to start planning how to counter your opponent. Check out books on the subject, and study the moves. Find, practice and develop a few pre-planned moves that are commonly used in that game until you fully understand how they work and function. Then add more, and more, fully comprehending each tactic before adding another. By the end of a year, you will have amassed a huge and well practiced knowledge base in your game this way.
Notice patterns in moves that tend to make you win the game and work intently on those. Ask someone to coach you in your game of choice and review a few past games with them. Nobody is a grandmaster the first game much less the second, but by respecting the knowledge of others, you will be well on your way there. Make it your goal to play 10,000 games (to become a professional at anything, you need put in 10,000 hours, so why not games). Lastly, to fully improve your game, join tournaments. There's nothing like being pitted against a tough player to practice your newfound proficiency in the game. If you are truly committed to becoming a better player, this is the path you should follow.
So...what will be your game to mostly improve upon for 2018?
Have a wonderful month and play like you mean it!
--Badger
In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements 1st Stop Information Photozone Competition Photo Album of the Month Game Of The Month Best Recipe Contest 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 MrLarry47 on January 1st! -
-- Happy Birthday to SIRI on January 2nd! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to Big Giant Head on January 3rd! - From The Scoop's Castle Club , The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club and The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to skzoey on January 3rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to GUINESS14 on January 4th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Pork Chop Club -
-- Happy Birthday to BrnIdGirl on January 5th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Innocent Instigators Club -
-- Happy Birthday to China_Blue on January 5th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Toodles on January 6th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Friendship Club , The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Callie on January 8th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The He's Alive Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Capricorn - on January 9th! -
-- Happy Birthday to vlf on January 13th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to sarahjan on January 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Ruache on January 13th! - From The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to adopt 3 on January 17th! - From The He's Alive Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club , The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to gravyrun on January 17th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Kinoko zoku on January 19th! -
-- Happy Birthday to monkeytyper on January 20th! - The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Word O'Rama Club and { Club } -
-- Happy Birthday to spellbound on January 24th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to ET124 on January 24th! -
-- Happy Birthday to squirrel on January 25th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club -
-- Happy Birthday to kittyrambo on January 26th! - From { Club } and The Classic TV & Music Club -
-- Happy Birthday to mutt on January 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Scoop's Castle Club -
Anniversary & Other Wishes:
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Chuckc33 and Lori on January 5th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to kellymcinaz and her husband on January 16th! Many special wishes sent to you both! -
--Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to furryfeet and his wife on January 22nd! -
* 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!)
| 1st Stop Information |
| Site tips and helpful tools |
Is there any customization for individual game types?
Yes! Many games offer options for different sized playing pieces, different piece designs, different colors for game boards, etc. While playing your game, look for the "Adjust Graphics" link below the player clock information (below the game board). When you click the link and scroll down you'll see the options available for that game type.
* If you have a question about a site tip or helpful tool you would like answered next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month.
| Photozone Competition |
| Brought to you by: Photozone Zepher |
sallyp with (unknown photo) is December's Photozone competition winner who won the challenge with votes and will be awarded with a profile token. Dmm came in 2nd place with 17 votes for (unknown photo) wldndn came 3rd place 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 titled 2017 - 12 PatternsThe 2018 theme for January's competition will be:
(unknown photo)| Photo Album of the Month |
| Brought to you by: ladyvic |
(unknown photo) (unknown photo)
The winner is: MM David littlefair XI's Album
nd Place goes to: Kookaburra's Album titled Discover your CHESS Army Tell a story or teach a Lesson with your Pictures! Submit your entry at Photo Album Contest
You may be the next to win this (unknown photo) Profile Token!
Best of Luck,
ladyvic
| Game Of The Month |
January's game of the month is Nine Men Morris! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The Game of the Month - Jan 2018 - Nine Men Morris Tournament!
This is one of the newer additions to the site, and there are no Nuggets for it! Maybe after you give it a try you'll be ready to write one.
We hope you enjoy it!
| Club ~VS~ Club Tournament Of The Month |
January's game of the month is Rock Paper Scissors! Join us in a fun League style Tournament by signing your club up today for The SiteWide Club Vs Club Rock Paper Scissors Jan 2018 Tournament!
Please notify Giant Gila Monster to join! Any clubs who wish to join The Sallyp and Friends Club and The Innocent Instigators Club on the permanent list -- to be added to every Club-vs-Club -- are most welcome to do so!
| Best Recipe Contest |
December's winner is: Pistachio Ambrosia
- Submitted by Genie
Ingredients
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 can crushed pineapple
2 small packages instant pistachio pudding
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
1 bunch of red seedless grapes, cut in half
1 pkg minature marshmallows
1 16 oz tub of Cool Whip
Directions
In a large bowl, mix the two cans of pineapple and sprinkle the pudding on top. Mix gently and let set for 3 minutes.
Add the pecans, coconut, cherries and grapes.
Then fold in the marshmallows and cool whip.
Refrigerate.
Lastly.....Invite some people over (because you can't eat it all?)
Enjoy!
GoldToken's Genie 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 Genie! January's recipe contest is: "Hearty Slow Cooker Meal". 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.
| Up front & personal |
| Interview by: laura lee |
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We would like to say
to Flowery for letting us step into their personal life for a bit.1. What brought you to GoldToken?
The same way as so many other players on the site, I initially had been playing (still am ) on Its Your Turn...one of my opponents suggested that I try GoldToken, as his mom was playing there and she loved it. That's how, years back, I logged on, and have not left the site ever since.
How'd you choose your name for GT?
As for choosing the name, it resembles pretty much the one I have on the other site....besides, I love flowers
2. What interests you most on GT?
I am interested in playing "clean",carrying on small conversations. But what I am interested in the most, is, to overcome my desire to win, and play for the fun of it and for good companionship...
we are all winners, after all....
Favorite game here?
My favourite games are word games
3. What state or country do you reside in?
I live in Romania Romania.
What in your country do you think tourists should definitely see?
I am sure tourists would enjoy visiting the Danube Delta, which is unique in Europe, the Bear - cub nursery, which is located in the National Park of Bicaz Gorges and Hasmasul Mare mountain....and last, but not least, the Peles Castleand places where Dracula
is said to have lived.
4. What hobbies do you have?
I like reading and listening to music
5. Children? Grandchildren?
I have no children and no grandchildren
6. Do you work? If so, what kind of work do/did you do?
I work as a teacherof foreign languages (English and French) in primary and middle school.
7. Any pets?
Unfortunately I live in a 4th floor apartment and that's not the proper place for a pet to live in...at least this is how I see it...But if I had the chance, I'd love to have hedgies around...this is why my icon on the site is a hedgie.
8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50?
Male or Female?
I am female,over 50.
9. What's the farthest you've been from home?
I visited Israel and Germany.
10. If you could be anywhere right now where would that be?
I am a veryhome - centered person...so, the best place for me would be either my favorite armchair, and a good book to read or, near the window, watching the snowfall, with a cup of coffee with topping in my hand
11. Favorite season?
I love Spring, with the awakening of nature, the world around becoming colourful and noisy again, and the feeling of spiritual rejuvenation
12, Favorite movie?
My favourite movie is The Great Gatsby - it was the first movie where I was able to understand the English words without having to look at the surtitles. And also Schindler's List, for a number of very different reasons
Favorite Song?
My favourite song is Sailing by Rod Stewart
13. If you could meet anyone (living and dead) in the world. Who would it be ?
I would love to meet my parents again...
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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| Brought to you by:Flowery *GoldToken *Players* |
I have been playing on GoldToken for such a long string of years, that I can't recall when exactly was the first time I played. In the late 1990s I was merrily playing on Its Your Turn ( a game site I saw so many times mentioned in your newsletters ), when one of my opponents asked me if I had ever heard of GoldToken...I said I hadn't...He told me his mom was a member on GoldToken, that she had only good things to say about the site and suggested that I could join if i wanted....of course I wanted, as I was only a guest on IYT and they had only 15 moves allowed per day....By that time, I was already becoming a board game fan....I joined and started merrily playing, surprised by all the "new" elements I came across daily...I remember not knowing at first what gl and gg meant, so I had to ask...I still remember the elation I felt on my first win...and how sad I was for not being able to join tournaments, as I was only a guest...On this site I met that opponent, who, over the years, has become a close online friend, and who, for some years now, has been paying for my membership...I love the site because of its "decency", the many folded opportunities it offers for people not only to play but also to socialize, communicate. I like it that it is a site open to so many good and nice things, always letting place for new games to appear, things to be tried...In the mean time I have come across many nice opponents, good - willed board mates...I love the word games of different types...I am not a native speaker of English and they are a huuuuge challenge for me....I welcome all the lovely additions that the site "team" finds fit to add, I encourage board game lovers to join, and I send my warmest, heartfelt regards to everybody who contributes to this site's blooming and letting us join hands across the world
Best wishes Flowery
| Contest of the Month |
Best Original Poem
January's contest of the month is for the best original poem posted on GoldToken's DB. The winner will receive 5 Golderos and be chosen by poll on the same board. Entries must be posted on the discussion board no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in order to be included in the contest. Have fun writing! .
We have a winner for the Most Original Photo Album - Nature contest!
to (steelbound), who entered (steelbound)'s Album titled Seasons. Please send a PM to GoldToken Support to request your 2-month membership extension! | Caption Contest |
The Caption Contest winner for the December, 2017, newsletter is chessnut64 with:
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We want to be sure we're credited with a clean win.
chessnut64!To enter January'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.
| Icon Mania! |
| Brought to you by: GoldToken's Icon Fairy |
For 2018, to make your GoldToken's Icon Fairy's job a bit easier, please try to remember to tell me if you want the icon that you are wearing saved or not. Please try to keep a record of your saved icons. Remember, if it's not a holiday, you cannot change your icons for 30 days.
Does your club have icons? There are a lot of collections left, such as the "Kit Kats". { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon110404175359.jpg } and { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon131020165502.gif }. This is a Medium size collection so it is suitable for any club. Contact the GoldToken's Icon Fairy if your club is interested in this collection or you can see more offered here - Club Icons.
Did you see the Icon Of The Day? This is how your icon fairy is going to go through 2018!
. | Breaking Club News: |
| Brought to you by GoldToken's roving reporter, PattyMac |
The owner of The Knights of Camelot Club would like to wish every player on the site the best of the holidays. If you making New Year Resolutions, be sure to include giving the game Camelot a try!
. Message Bobbyb1947 if you have any questions about the board game that was the premiere board game of the nineteenth century!.sallyp owner of the The Sallyp and Friends Club I would like to send
to johnnyyboy. He has started 332 wiki tournaments during 2017 and kept them all running and up to date. She would also like to take a moment to the members that played in all those games and made the club what it is. Best Wishes to everyone for 2018, more tournaments starting soon Good luck and Thank youThe Horsin' Around at GT Club wants to shout out that BettyAnn during the year of 2017 won 61 games AND 25 Golderos just by having fun and playing online games here at GoldToken. Now, for 2018 she needs some STIFF competition but instead of one winner, we are going to have winners. First place will get 25 Golderos, second place will get 20 Golderos, and third place will get 15 Golderos. Everyone is eligible to win, even the officers and even the one who is giving the Golderos away and she WINS games so everyone get your gaming shoes on January 1st and and sign up for some games. We will have some special games along the way and every game counts except the wikiless games. Have fun and lets play Games!!!!! More info? Contact blackangus or any of the officers.
Knight Jarlynn wants to remind everyone of the upcoming tournaments. Get signed up and best of luck.
The Jan 2018 — KJs battle royal round-robin Chessarama Tournament
The Feb 2018 — KJ, Valentine's league romantic tourney
CLUB CONNECTION Brought to you by bookfox
There are many clubs on GoldToken which gather together people who have similar interests and one of the newest is The Astronomy Club which was formed in March of last year. Owner quietman tells us why, “With the 2017 Great American Total Eclipse of the Sun just a few months away, the interest in astronomy was booming and I thought I'd capture the excitement by creating a new club with astronomy as the theme. I considered several names and ultimately the most obvious name was chosen.”
He has carefully crafted the club to have a specific atmosphere “What makes all of my clubs unique is they all have a theme and many hours are put into creating complimentary wiki pages to go along with the theme to make the clubs more interesting. In the The Astronomy Club, in addition to our wiki start page that lists our club tournaments, I have added several club themed pages which include Astronomical Events Calendar, Observatories Around the World, Our Solar System, Image Archives including Deep Space images from Hubble, and many more.” Doing so is part of what quietman finds most rewarding, “I love owning clubs because it offers me a chance to be creative and use all the wonderful tools that GoldToken provides to make wikis more fun and interesting. Like everyone else, I first learned the wiki coding to create a simple information box with players names and game scores, and from there I took it to the next level by adding images to my wikis. Eventually I wanted to do more with wikis so I developed theme based clubs that would allow me to use the theme in creative ways as I have done in The Astronomy Club and { Club }.”
As for games, he explains, “All the basic games were offered at first then more were added as club members requested them and games where removed if there was little or no interest.” The club has lively conversations, “We discuss many topics in our club discussion boards but the discussions regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life can be very funny and very serious at the same time. Everyone has their own ideas and theories about the possibility that we are not alone.”
Looking to the future, he says, “I believe The Astronomy Club is here to stay. Kookaburra has been invaluable to me in running our teams, ladders and club vs club challenges, while I focus on building, editing and maintaining all of the wikis that go into making this club and all of our clubs more interesting and more fun for our club members.” He assures us, “We are fairly new but this club will focus on upcoming astronomical events so we will always adapt with the times.”
| Olympic News |
| Brought to you by: *GoldToken's*Olympic*Presidents* |
Olympic Winners! A big congratulations to these players & their clubs!
Summer Olympic Winners! | The Mancala Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Mancala | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Ruache |
| The Lucky Trax Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 6B MYSTERY GAMES Tournament | ||
| Lucky Trax | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | (steelbound) |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| The Giveaway Checkers Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 2 Tournament | ||
| Giveaway Checkers | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | Lorraine of the Renegades |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | Ray of Light |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | EPICURUS 75 |
| The Chinese Checkers Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Chinese Checkers | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | EPICURUS 75 |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | shobee1 kinobi |
| The Diagonal Duel Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Diagonal Duel | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | thebodywall |
| The CrossDowns Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
| CrossDowns | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Senorita ZORRO_ |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | Buddha |
| Bronze | { Club } | chris3 |
| The LineDots Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| LineDots | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | thebodywall |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | HenryJaimes |
| The Square CrossDowns Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Square CrossDowns | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Senorita ZORRO_ |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | Buddha |
| The Quarto Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 6B MYSTERY GAMES Tournament | ||
| Quarto | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | thebodywall |
| The Reversi Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Reversi | ||
| Gold | { Club } | arachna |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | Road Runner |
| The Upper Division of the Loco Ochos Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
| Loco Ochos | ||
| Gold & Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | jamchug |
| Gold & Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | Cheetah |
| Bronze | { Club } | REBEL DJ |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | smelly feet |
| The Quicksand Four In a Row Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 4 Tournament | ||
| Quicksand Four In a Row | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | grade1teacher |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | DavidJ |
| Silver & Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| The Any Which Way Duel Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 6B MYSTERY GAMES Tournament | ||
| Any Which Way Duel | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | HenryJaimes |
| Bronze | { Club } | chessbro |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | EPICURUS 75 |
| The Chess Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
| Chess | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | George 1955 |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | rabbitoid |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| The Officer's Skat Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 3 Tournament | ||
| Officer's Skat | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | cmacker |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | rabbitoid |
| Bronze | { Club } | chris3 |
| The Upper Division of the Neapolitan Shake Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 6A Tournament | ||
| Neapolitan Shake | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Senorita ZORRO_ |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | Buddha |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | Lolla |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | Grover |
| The Salvo Plus Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 4 Tournament | ||
| Salvo Plus | ||
| Gold | { Club } | Silkwood |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | Chris |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Ruache |
| The Upper Division of the Dice Salvo Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 6A Tournament | ||
| Dice Salvo | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | johnnyyboy |
| Bronze | { Club } | steve111 |
| The Golden Pente Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Golden Pente | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | AndrewB |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | (steelbound) |
| The Checkers Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
| Checkers | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | Skywalker |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Lyssa Club | wallywalter |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | spiritebear |
| The Novice Division of the Backgammon Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 1 Tournament | ||
| Backgammon | ||
| Gold | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | Ray of Light |
| Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Straycat |
| Bronze | { Club } | Silkwood |
| The Lower Division of the Shake Rattle & Roll Competition in The 2017 Summer Olympic Group 5 Tournament | ||
| Shake Rattle & Roll | ||
| Gold & Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Kratos Club | LittleTree |
| Gold & Silver | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Niobe Club | Nukkle Dragger |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | Buddha |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Mnemosyne Club | Lady Sili |
| Bronze | The 2017 Summer Olympic Team Oceanus Club | MBAfriend |
Competitions are published when gold, silver & bronze winners have been determined| Wanted |
- Do you have a special story, poem or testimonial you would like to share? How about some club news, announcements or any other special events? Then don't delay, send GoldToken's Newshound your submissions today! We look forward to hearing from you!
** (Please note: All submissions are added on a first come first serve basis.) **
Did you find the hidden coin in the newsletter (unknown photo)? Our winner last month was Redbee. to her for spotting it and being the first to send a message to GoldToken's Newshound. We would like to give everyone a chance to play this fun game and win 5 Golderos,so you will only be eligible to win the Coin Hunt once every six months.
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