September 2024

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GoldToken's Monthly News

• The Latest Addition!

Be sure to check out GoldToken's newest game: Amazons! It's a two-player game played on a 10x10 board, where the goal is to isolate the opponent's Amazons.


We're 2/3 of the way through 2024. Can you believe it? School is back in session, where I live, and things are off to a smooth start. I'm looking forward to some cooler weather and fall festivities, even though it's a little early for both. Have a great September!


Wishing you much luck and tons of fun!

--heyred72




In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthdays & Special Announcements
Photozone Competition
Discussion Boards in the Spotlight
Photo Album of the Month
Game of the Month
Club VS Club Tournament of the Month
Best Recipe Contest
Pony Up!
Crafters' Fair
Up Front & Personal
Testimonial of the Month
Contest of the Month
Caption Contest
Icon Mania!
Shout Out!
Olympic News

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Birthdays & Special Announcements

-- Happy Birthday to kiwiyeti on September 2nd! -
-- Happy Birthday to Sushi Warrior on September 3rd! -
-- Happy Birthday to Dragon Jr on September 4th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Eggy on September 6th! - From The Wolf Pack Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Hamsarnie on September 8th! - From The Daily Laugh Club -
-- Happy Birthday to chris3 on September 10th! - From The Friendship Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The To Your Health Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Meeshamouse on 12th! - From The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Brendans Grandmom on September 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to China_Blue on September 13th! -
-- Happy Birthday to ditzyblue on September 13th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The He's Alive Club, The To Your Health Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Scoop's Castle Club and The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Philliesfan 915 on September 15th! -
-- Happy Birthday to NEUROTIKA on September 16th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club -
-- Happy Birthday to BILLYBILL on September 18th! -
-- Happy Birthday to Marge44 on 18th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Friendship Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The To Your Health Club, The Prime Time TV Club and The Word O'Rama Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Clem3610 on September 18th! - From The Wolf Pack Club and The Friendship Club
-- Happy Birthday to Otto the octopus on September 18th! - From The Wolf Pack Club -
-- Happy Birthday to GoldiLocks on September 23rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club and The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to jaro70 on September 26th! -
-- Happy Birthday to TedEBear on September 26th! - From The Prime Time TV Club -
-- Happy Birthday to samoy2e on September 26th! - From The Classic TV & Music Club , The Prime Time TV Club, The To Your Health Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to cekj on September 29th! - From The Daily Laugh Club , The Friendship Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Dor747 on September 29th! - From The Wolf Pack Club -
-- Happy Birthday to Silkwood on September 29th! - From The Daily Laugh Club , The Scoop's Castle Club & The Pork Chop Club -
-- Happy Birthday to JTOhio on September 30th! - From The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club , The Scoop's Castle Club and The To Your Health Club -
-- Happy Birthday to hoot on September 30th! From The Pork Chop Club, The Daily Laugh Club, The Deborah's Cove Family Club, The Diamonds Are Forever Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The To Your Health Club & The Friendship Club -

Anniversary & Other Wishes:

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to sallyp and her husband Specialsteel on September 1st!

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Gail_M and her husband on September 2nd!

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out from The Daily Laugh Club to theoldmaster and his wife on September 2nd!

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to nightingale and her husband on September 6th!

-- Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to GeorgiasGrandad and his wife, Margaret on September 29th!

* 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!)

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Photozone Competition

Brought to you by: Photozone Zepher

lowrider033, with (unknown photo), is August's Photozone competition winner!
He won the challenge with votes and will be awarded with a profile token.

Jools came in 2nd place with 12 votes for (unknown photo).

lovelysharon came in 3rd place with 5 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 Blue Object.

The theme for Septembers's competition will be:

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(unknown photo) Discussion Boards in the Spotlight (unknown photo)

Brought to you by: LittleTree

Warning Labels - This board is so much fun to read the warning labels players come up with! In today's society there are so many warning labels on so many things that can be obvious/hilarious that it's fun to make up our own hilarious ones! The board has received tokens for the winners of these voting contests so stop by Warning Labels and read them, then see what you can come up with. The funnier the better. Click on the subscribe box to get notifications for new warnings!

Change One Letter - 5 Letter Word. Change one letter of the bottom word posted. You cannot add letters. English words only. You can only change one letter. In order to make sure all players can follow the threads easily and not be confused please be sure that you click on Post a New Comment to post your response. Like to exercise your brain and come up with different words? This board is for you!

Polls - This month's poll winner is ladyvic! She submitted In What Room Do You Spend Most Of Your Time?, and we found out that most of the players who voted spend the majority of their time in the living room.

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Photo Album of the Month

Brought to you by: ladyvic

The August theme was Water Animals
We only had 1 album entry, so there was no need to vote. The win goes to:
**YANKEE ROSE*JR FRANK PAB's Album
Thank you for your entry, watch for your token coming soon!

The album theme for September will be:
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This will be lots of fun! So start working on your albums and you may be the next to win a Photo album token!

Join us @ Photo Album Contest.

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Game of the Month

September's game of the month is Dice Salvo! Join us in a fun Double Elimination Tournament by signing up today for The Game of the Month - Sept 2024 - Dice Salvo Tournament!

In this variant of Salvo, the number of shots a player takes is based on the roll of a die each turn. Check out the Rules of Dice Salvo for more information.


We hope you enjoy it!

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Club ~VS~ Club Tournament of the Month

September's game of the month is Dice Dots! Join us in a fun Round Robin Style Tournament by signing your club up today. Please notify PattyMac to join or post in the The Site Wide Club vs Club Tournament Club. Hope to see you there!

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Best Recipe Contest

August's winner is: Mandarin orange salad

• Submitted by SUNSHINE

Mandarin Orange Salad

Instructions

Mix powdered jello with cottage cheese.

Add mandarin oranges and combine.

Fold in Cool Whip (or Real Whipped Cream).

Best if refrigerated for several hours before serving


GoldToken's SUNSHINE 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 SUNSHINE!

September's recipe contest is: "Chicken". 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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Pony Up!

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Pony Up! - "What word does one country say so much that a law was passed in 2009 declaring that this word can't be used as evidence of admission to guilt?" A player guessed it correctly with the word, Sorry. Imagine that!

The Pony Up board had trivia contests, a guess the 3d picture contest, a $10,000 Pyramid game, and is currently running a Caption This contest. So, stop by and see if you can come up with a funny caption and maybe you'll win a Pony Up token or second place token!

August Winners

fatdaddy
(((INTENSITY)))
PattyMac
z71cat
HeartOnFire
jroyster

Crafters' Fair- Hosted by sallyp

Autumn is on the way, time to get crafting after the summer.

Let's see what a varied selection of different crafts we have done or are starting to do.

If you are not a crafter, have a look online see what takes your fancy.

Post your picture on the Crafters' Fair discussion board.

Everyone that takes part will get a Profile Token!

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Up Front & Personal

Interview by: laura lee

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We would like to say to fimmer for letting us step into their personal life for a bit.


1. How'd you choose your name for GT?

• It’s my nickname

2. What interests you most on GT? Do you have a favorite game?

• I play backgammon exclusively

3. What state or country do you reside in? What do you think tourists should definitely see?

• California, USA. The Golden Gate Bridge.

4. What hobbies do you have?

• Play board games and cards ...and volunteer for kids in the system.

5. Children? Grandchildren?

• No children.

6. Do you work? What kind of work do/did you do?

• Retired airline pilot.

7. Any pets?

• Shared dog, “Charlie” (it’s a girl).

8. Are you under 30?___ 30 to 50? ___ or over 50? Male or Female?

• 83 y/o male

9. Favorite food?

• Spaghetti and meatballs.

10. What's the farthest you've been from home?

• Flew around the world many times. (unknown photo)

11. If you could be anywhere right now, where would that be?

• Exactly where I am; home!

12. Favorite season?

• Summer (unknown photo)

13. If you could meet anyone (living or dead) in the world, who would it be?

• My mother

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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Testimonial Of The Month

Brought to you by: *GoldToken* Players

Hi

My sister told me about this site years ago. I talk to a couple of people on here. It's interesting as I'm learning things about America, its geography and politics. I don't play in any clubs as it's not for me. I love playing the games, I find it relaxing and it relieves boredom. I'm retired so I do have time on my hands especially in winter.

Tillgirl

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Contest of the Month

Club Owner of the Year

September's contest is Club Owner of the Year. Nominate your favorite club owner (include their player name AND the club you're nominating them for) on the Club Owner of the Year discussion board by Wednesday, October 2nd. All entries will be posted in a poll on October 3rd, and the winner will be announced in next month's newsletter. The winner will receive two extra months on their current membership, or, if Guest, a two-month Silver membership.

Please note: Prior winners are not eligible for the competition but are welcome to cheer on other nominees!

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• 2023 winner - quietman, owner of The CookBook Club
• 2022 winner - hoot, owner of The hoot's hide-a-way Club
• 2021 winner - marcmandy, owner of The Daily Laugh Club
• 2020 winner - Hillbilly, owner of The Scoop's Castle Club
• 2019 winner - aprildawn, owner of The Aprildawn's Fun Gaming Club
• 2018 winner - Nancy
• 2017 winner - ladyvic, owner of The POPULAR GAMES CLUB and The ANIMAL ICON CLUB
• 2016 winner - RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack, owner of The Wolf Pack Club
• 2015 winner - porkpie1 owner of The Pork Chop Club
• 2014 winner - Scoopdedew owner of The Scoop's Castle Club
• 2013 winner - blackangus, owner of The Horsin' Around at GT Club
• 2012 winner - PattyMac, owner of The Prime Time TV Club

We have a winner for the Best Nugget contest!

to Point01IV, who submitted this comprehensive Nugget: Bagh-Chal Basic Strategy. If you're interested in improving your strategy, be sure to take a look! { Player: #73107 }, please write to GoldToken Support and reference this contest in order to claim your 2-month membership extension!

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Caption Contest

The Caption Contest winner for the August, 2024, newsletter is Pepper with:

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Keep this pose I'm taking a selfie

Pepper!

To enter September's Caption Contest, click on the image below and post your best caption.
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The winner will be chosen by our news team, given 5 Golderos and announced in next month's newsletter.

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Icon Mania!

Brought to you by: GoldToken's Icon Fairy

Summer is coming to an end for most of us. I have placed some fall icons on the board. Pumpkins { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon2206060853121.png } and those fallen leaves that have to be raked up { Image: goldtoken.com/pics/icon2209081335051.png }.

We had a winner in the "Find That Icon" contest. Whafflet correctly identified the Kitty icon belonging to Solway Firth. She won this token for her profile (unknown photo). Make sure you have subscribed to the Icon Mania discussion board so you will get any new updates. You could be the next token winner!!

Don't forget the Icon Of The Day(unknown photo), it changes very often, showcasing some awesome icons from the vast collection here at GoldToken. If you do not see what you want just drop a message to GoldToken's Icon Fairy...it may be just a click away.

See you next month, take care!

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SHOUT OUT!

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SHOUT OUT! to shillotte - from Poole, member since 2009. "I love playing fives & threes and like most indoor sports as well as outdoor sports." Thank you for sharing your profile picture with us. It's always nice to see who we are playing. Thank you shillotte for being such a committed member of GoldToken and we're glad you're a member of our GoldToken family!


SHOUT OUT! to Golden Queen of NY - from New York, veteran member since 2001. "THERE ARE NO ORDINARY MOMENTS!". Love your icon, so appropriate for you! Thank you for being such a valued member of GoldToken and we're glad you're a member of our GoldToken family Golden Queen of NY!


SHOUT OUT! to Kiwi - from New Zealand, member since 2009. "My profile name is actually named for the Kiwi bird which is native to New Zealand " We love seeing your pictures of your Leonbergers and other "critters" in your album. Thank you being such a dedicated member of GoldToken and we're glad you're part of our GoldToken Family Kiwi

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Olympic News

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Brought to you by: GoldToken's Olympic Presidents

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The Moebius Moguls Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 1 Tournament
Moebius Moguls
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	marshmud
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	twotees
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	AndrewB

The Lower Division of the Paper Basketball Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Mystery Games Tournament
Paper Basketball
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Point01IV
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Oddie
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Nina Memorial Club	(steelbound)
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Man of Steel

The Intermediate Division of the Backgammon Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 3 Tournament
Backgammon
Gold & Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	AndrewB
Gold & Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Nina Memorial Club	Watson
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Cruiser Memorial Club	M3

The Decoy Salvo Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 2 Tournament
Decoy Salvo
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	stinky_malinky
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	HenryJaimes
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	AndrewB

The Executioner Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 1 Tournament
Executioner
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	marshmud
Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Cruiser Memorial Club	Lew
Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Oddie
Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	Rogue Trooper

The Upper Division of the Hit&Miss Salvo Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Mystery Games Tournament
Hit&Miss Salvo
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	HenryJaimes
Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	heyred72
Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Point01IV

The Upper Division of the Shake Rattle & Roll Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 6 Tournament
Shake Rattle & Roll
Gold & Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Man of Steel
Gold & Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	AndrewB
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Oddie

The Upper Division of the Loco Ochos Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 1 Tournament
Loco Ochos
Gold, Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Cruiser Memorial Club	heyblue32
Gold, Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	Kjelle
Gold, Silver & Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	smelly feet
Gold, Silver & Bronze	Former Member of The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	Xandu

The Lower Division of the Dominoes Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 1 Tournament
Dominoes
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	SarahMills
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	wilsoni
Bronze	Former Member of The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	Xandu

The Tic Tac Stack Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 6 Tournament
Tic Tac Stack
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics SHARRON Memorial Club	jd91
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	Senorita ZORRO_
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Nina Memorial Club	(steelbound)

The Dragon's Breath Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Group 2 Tournament
Dragon's Breath
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Nina Memorial Club	(steelbound)
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	marshmud
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics Grimsweeper Memorial Club	Big Giant Head

The Upper Division of the Marked Halma Competition in The 2023 Winter Olympics Mystery Games Tournament
Marked Halma
Gold	The 2023 Winter Olympics Wild Horse Memorial Club	bengt
Silver	The 2023 Winter Olympics Nina Memorial Club	(steelbound)
Bronze	The 2023 Winter Olympics catlover Memorial Club	Oddie

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The Rock Paper Scissors: Seven Competition in The 2024 Summer Olympics Group 6 Tournament
Rock Paper Scissors: Seven
Gold	The 2024 Summer Olympics MrWCF Memorial Club	SOcean255
Silver & Bronze	The 2024 Summer Olympics blondie Memorial Club	Buddha
Bronze	The 2024 Summer Olympics gmak Memorial Club	thebodywall

The Lower Division of the Fast Cribbage Competition in The 2024 Summer Olympics Group 4 Tournament
Fast Cribbage
Gold	The 2024 Summer Olympics woodhead larry Memorial Club	Oddie
Silver	The 2024 Summer Olympics gmak Memorial Club	golfnutrof
Bronze	The 2024 Summer Olympics anguslady Memorial Club	RabidWolff of the Wolf Pack
Bronze	The 2024 Summer Olympics MrWCF Memorial Club	TrueIndian

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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 monkeytyper. 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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