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- Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 25239
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
Count me in!!!
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:37 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Box Clever quiz
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3067
Re: Box Clever quiz
Erm the leaderboard and scores will be posted very soon. The long delay is due to a never-ending amount of tasks I have to carry out before college commences on Tuesday :oops: . My apologies for keeping participants waiting :) . N.B. The deadline for this competition is on Monday . There is still ti...
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Bolton v Stoke
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1760
Re: Bolton v Stoke
N.B. A "typical Bolton goal" is a goal scored from a long throw or a set piece which defenders just can't cope with . Its the secret to our success (or lack of) . Judging from events at the Britannia on Saturday, Stoke have cottoned on to this tactic pretty well :roll: They are learning f...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5451
Re: Exam results
But still got rewarded for the results I got - so its not all doom and gloom
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Corral fudged?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2558
Re: Countdown Corral fudged?
It is quite frustrating
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Corral fudged?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2558
Re: Countdown Corral fudged?
Same for me too . In order for me to get on here, I have to click on a link from my hotmail account which directly goes to my PM inbox. Its error 1500 i think (whatever that means)
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5451
Re: Exam results
Yeah I went to a specialist sports college too - where you were treated almost as bad as a guest on the Jeremy Kyle show if you didn't like Sport and PE. I kid you not. Needless to say, I was one of those people. They never were quite like that to me though - obviously far too intimidated. Luckily,...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5451
Re: Exam results
I got B in Drama, A in IT and French, and A* in the other 7. Astonishingly good results jimmy :D . Congrats. These kind of results make me feel like a dumbass :mrgreen: . However, not as bad as the 8 year old who got an A* in GCSE Maths when I could only muster a B! Similarly, my best mate got 7 A*...
- Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:51 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5451
Re: Exam results
Well done Jason, congratulations :) I got my GCSEs aswell: A* - English Language and Literature A - IT x2, History and Statistics B - Maths, RE, Art, German, and another IT C - Science x2 I got an E grade in PE but I only took the thing because I was forced to :) Also, equally impressive results Ja...
- Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
- Replies: 219
- Views: 43423
Re: Who would you like to see in DC?
Fearne Cotton or Holly Willoughby. Someone fit for once
- Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Arithmetician Search Begins
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6745
Re: Arithmetician Search Begins
I'm going to apply Damian. But I hope you don't discard my application as soon as you see my name, age or my GCSE maths result!
P.S. In my defence, the test was based on a load of crap that didn't even involve many numbers equations and/or questions! Don't hold it against me .
P.S. In my defence, the test was based on a load of crap that didn't even involve many numbers equations and/or questions! Don't hold it against me .
- Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5451
Re: Exam results
GCSE results day for me today and here are my results. A* - English Language, Religious Education A - Science, Business Studies, History and English Literature B - Mathematics, Latin, Physical Education Make your own judgements. But the B in maths was the stand out major disappointment for myself. B...
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:06 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Bolton v Stoke
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1760
Re: Bolton v Stoke
Maybe an early contender for goal of the season?David O'Donnell wrote:That cross-cum-goal was something else
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Bolton v Stoke
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1760
Re: Bolton v Stoke
Unlucky rich but the better side won today :lol: .Watching today from the stands, to my surprise, Stoke actually started really well and could have been 2-0 up inside the first 10 minutes. But in the end, we were too strong physically for Stoke and the scoreline could have been much larger but for p...
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 136939
Re: Birthdays
I back them sentiments.
Happy bday Damian and Conor
Happy bday Damian and Conor
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: non-Britons on Countdown?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2911
Re: non-Britons on Countdown?
Is the current champion Samira foreign?
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 136939
Re: Birthdays
A late happy bday to Dan Van. Have a gud 'un
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:03 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Box Clever quiz
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3067
Re: Box Clever quiz
After a few early entries, here is the current leaderboard; 1. Stewart Scott 2. Dinos Sfyris 3. Michael Wallace 4. Howard Somerset At this very premature stage, I am abstaining from telling people their scores until the leaderboard starts to take shape and people have the chance to add some suggesti...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Know your sport quiz
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Re: Know your sport quiz
Yeah you do rock Jono but trust me your score can be bettered .Jon O'Neill wrote:He's lying to generate entrants. Actually, I rock.jasoncullen wrote:1. Jon O'Neill
...
The leading score is definitely surpassible so can anyone top Jono?
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:37 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Know your sport quiz
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Re: Know your sport quiz
So far I have received three entrants and here is the current leaderboard; 1. Jon O'Neill 2. Howard Somerset 3. Stewart Scott I will reveal the scores after I have received a few more entrants. The leading score is definitely surpassible so can anyone top Jono? EDIT - Please note that if you leave s...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:21 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Box Clever quiz
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3067
Re: Box Clever quiz
For those who hate sport or just want to do both quizzes, then here is a TV and celebrity based quiz for you :D . Topics range from reality tv shows, soaps and TV adverts! One point per correct answer and players must enter via private message only please :) No cheats as per usual and,of course, hav...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:45 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Box Clever quiz
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3067
Re: Box Clever quiz
Unfortunately guys, you have no such look :x . The quiz is 20 questions based on TV and celebrities- just like you feared Charlie :oops: ! I think a boxing quiz would attract little interest so I decided to do something non-sporty instead to avoid complaints off the sporting inept. Sudoku was also a...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:39 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Know your sport quiz
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Re: Know your sport quiz
23. Which team do non-league side Alsager FC play in an FA Cup qualifying round game on Saturday? What do you mean, non-league? They're in the Vodkat Premier League! I can certainly answer that question, and can even say who they play in the following round, if they get through on Saturday. :lol: I...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:55 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Know your sport quiz
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Re: Know your sport quiz
I hope you enjoy the quiz and your feedback would be much appreciated
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Box Clever quiz
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3067
Box Clever quiz
Coming soon...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Know your sport quiz
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Know your sport quiz
To commemorate the start of the Olympics and the beginning of the new football season, I have compiled a quiz for the entertainment and frustration of the forum! For all you sport lovers, there are 15 questions on the 2008 Beijing Games and a further 15 on football in general. As always, you are awa...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:37 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: O specialist quiz
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3787
Re: O specialist quiz
2 more entries to the quiz that critics are calling "Better than anything Jason Cullen ever came up with" Have a try now if you haven't already! hmmm. Maybe your right. I think the main reason why most my quizzes attracted little interest was because of the continuity of quiz after quiz. ...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
In fact, Grace and Sally are the names of my ex and current girlfriend! I'd just like to go on record as saying that I do not believe this perfectly plausible statement, lest I be accused of being "gullible" again http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1119/iconuhohxp5.gif No I swear this one...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
Disclaimer to stop me getting sued or punched in the face: No allegations have been made towards Jason by myself. No unlawful sex has taken place on my count and Kirk's comment has been received in a light hearted manner and I will not be seeking legal advice for blackening my character ;) . By the...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22651
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
Bradley Walsh and Myleene Klass? Awesome :) I would certainly be in favour of the pair being the new hosts. Mind you, having said that, I have been watching Myleene closely since she was rumoured to be taking Carol's place - like on Last Choir Standing - and I am not overly convinced that she is th...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
.Jon Corby wrote:Oh, right.
Nice one.
I feel so silly now for believing that.
Take heart that you were not the only one Jon!
I would have kept this a secret longer but chose to come clean after constant probing by yourself and the risk of damaging my wise reputation
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:00 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: O specialist quiz
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3787
Re: O specialist quiz
Thanks for clearing that one up Paul
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
Grace and Sally - the names of my recently born twin daughters :) In fact, Grace and Sally are the names of my ex and current girlfriend! I was only messing about the new born daughters :lol: . But I should win for creativity and for making two forumites believe my white lie! ;) Plus, Grace and Sal...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
How long have you been so gullible?Jon Corby wrote:Crumbs.jasoncullen wrote:17 and 21 days i think .
How long have you been married?
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:03 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
17 and 21 days i think .
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:02 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: O specialist quiz
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3787
Re: O specialist quiz
Isn't it Ulaanbaatar? Or am I being thick?Paul Howe wrote:Mongolia? Am I being thick?Dinos Sfyris wrote: 8. What "O" is the country whose capital city is Ulan Bator?
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
Sixteen actually. But still very proud KirkyKirk Bevins wrote:You have daughters? Aren't you like 15?jasoncullen wrote:Grace and Sally - the names of my recently born twin daughters
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:41 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1 (pupdated!)
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7937
Re: Name my kittens competition!!!!!1
Grace and Sally - the names of my recently born twin daughters
- Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:55 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 24458
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Chris and Howard are correct
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 24458
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Yes CAREERISM is correct Dinos .
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 24458
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Dinos, Dan, Howard and Jay have all given correct answers to the ongoing alphabet ! But SCREAMIER is incorrect though as Gavin pointed out .
Anymore by anyone?
Anymore by anyone?
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Whats with the descriptive grouping below our avatar names?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4022
Re: Whats with the descriptive grouping below our avatar names?
I thought acolyte would best describe me . Obsessive? Nah
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22651
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
The majority want MYLEENE KLASS. Enough said.
EDIT; I would never miss an episode if she was on. That will get them viewing figures up soaring again, Damian!
EDIT; I would never miss an episode if she was on. That will get them viewing figures up soaring again, Damian!
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 24458
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Joseph's and RGoodman's contributions are correct
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22651
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
I second that one Jon . Can't see it myself personally but your avatar would be true if she was the new CarolJon Corby wrote:A mate's just emailed me to say he heard Myleene Klass is the rumoured replacement...
HELL. YES. PLEASE.
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22651
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
Surely Carol knows somewhere where she could consolidate all her debts into one easy-to-manage loan? Haha :lol: . I borrowed a loan from FirstPlus for my business studies coursework and the interest rate was shocking :) Carol would struggle to meet the repayments with a 90% pay cut! http://uk.youtu...
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:09 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12334
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
On one of the photos when I am on the fence, I am looking like a miserable sod when i was actually on 4 wins and no losses :| . Imagine what my face was like when I lost at the depth :x Ah, but you certainly cheered up later in the day when we got lost on the way to the station, and got mixed up in...
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12334
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
On one of the photos when I am on the fence, I am looking like a miserable sod when i was actually on 4 wins and no losses . Imagine what my face was like when I lost at the depthHoward Somerset wrote:Just a few pics of the day, including recreation during the intervals.
CoNot 2008
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12334
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
That was the plan . But except for a change of heart by Damian or a gender change, it looks like my chance is over!Matthew Green wrote:Wow Jason, Im very impressed. I bet you wish you could go back on the show now eh?
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12334
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
My only regret of the day is that I didn't get a chance to talk to Jason. I know Charlie! When I wanted to approach you, you were always in big company and so I felt extremely awkward in butting in one of your conversations :roll: . But you did say something like "That'll do good for your rati...
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:43 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22651
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
Here is an exclusive interview with Carol Vorderman in today's papers about her decision to quit the show!
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/2707_ca ... rman.shtml
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/2707_ca ... rman.shtml
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:39 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12334
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
A special thanks to Ben and his mum for a thoroughly enjoyable day :D . In regards to my own performance, I let myself down big time in my final two matches after such a promising start in which I was the only unbeaten player after 4 games. But in the end pressure and fatigue took its toll and Dan d...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2580
Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
I thought the max would be 149 not 150 so I reckon John missed PEDICEL only. I missed MOTTLED and PEDICEL so if I was playing the challenger, I had 147 points. If I was in the challengers chair I'd have 141 points. Either way, both records. What a game. Surprised Carol missed the easy numbers of (1...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2580
Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
That is pretty damn impressive john . You missed out on 2 points only. What were the ones you missed?johnbrackstone wrote:also organdies in round 1. (i amassed my best ever score today - 148)
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2580
Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
I got it
100-(8*2)+4)=80*8 = 640 +3 = 643
100-(8*2)+4)=80*8 = 640 +3 = 643
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2580
Spoilers for Friday 25th July 2008
You guys know what to do . Time to get some final practice before the CONOT tourny and the last NEW Countdown episode for a month or so
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1720
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
I had BLUEISH
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1720
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
I had CAPITANO as opposed to Des' CAPTAIN
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1720
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
Wanted an N in r3 for TANDOORI
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1720
Re: Spoilers for Thursday, 24th July
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