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Re: Weetabix
I eat my weetabix in a completely different way to everyone else, by the looks of things .... In the bowl I put two weetabix side by side, then a small layer of traditional allbran and on top a layer of cornflakes. Gently pour over a good amount of ice cold skimmed milk, no sugar nor honey. The corn...
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday July 2nd 2010
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4400
Re: Spoilers For Friday July 2nd 2010
Hi Ralph, Oh yes, I'm still around and avidly watching Countdown. Thanks for noticing. I'm fine, thanks, and still enjoy reading the comments, but probably not so often these days. I was so intrigued by the fact that there had been a mistake, that I tried to work out what it was even though I was di...
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday July 2nd 2010
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4400
Re: Spoilers For Friday July 2nd 2010
I thought the mistake was in the score given for the first numbers game, when Ali scored 7 for being nearest to the target. I was a bit distracted at the time, so I could be wrong, but when I looked up I think Ryan's total score had also been increased by 7. Unfortunately didn't record the programme...
Re: Books
I couldn't put Kane and Abel down when I read it many years ago. The day after I finished it I posted it to my mother for her to read and she enjoyed it too. However, I've never read any other Jeffrey Archer books. I rather think his reputation put me off, although I know it shouldn't.
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4824
Re: Spoilers For Monday November 16th 2009
Congratulations, Ryan, on becoming an octochamp. Look forward to seeing you in the finals. Shame you missed so many conundrums (the one you did get was the only one I got too!) as this could be your downfall in the finals. Good luck!
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:06 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which languages do you know?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 7676
Re: Which languages do you know?
I speak Castillano Spanish fluently, but that's probably because I've lived in Spain for almost 38 years! I did French at school in UK for 4 years but, I'm ashamed to say, that I do not speak or understand French at all. What a disgrace - I really should have listened to our excellent French teacher...
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday November 10th 2009
- Replies: 78
- Views: 9076
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday November 10th 2009
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has only just watched my Sky+ recording of Ryan and Lesley's game as I was thinking it was too late to comment. This was almost the best game I've seen to date. Both Ryan and Lesley played brilliantly and made wonderful viewing. I do hope we see Lesley again sometim...
- Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:08 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gets your goat(down)?
- Replies: 148
- Views: 11721
Re: What gets your goat(down)?
I've given up trying to work out how to use my little MacBook properly and have settled for writing basic e-mails, no fancy stuff like attachments (what are they?) browsing Amazon, QVC, and M&S, clicking onto this forum (because I love it but don't always have the time), checking bank accounts a...
- Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: RIP Andrew Sweet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3061
Re: RIP Andrew Sweet
I was sorry to hear this news. Andrew was far too young to lose his life but, as they say, God acts in mysterious ways. Rest in peace young man and condolences to the family.
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:09 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Tell us something surprising about yourself
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7406
Re: Tell us something surprising about yourself
I couldn't find a second one........Phil Reynolds wrote:Does your second husband know?Kathleen Batlle wrote:I am still married to my first husband
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4542
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule. Nor do I. Can you explain please Phil? A number is always divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9. The target in this case was 207 which, provided you remember the rule, takes a split second to recognise as being divi...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: United States of America
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6205
Re: United States of America
I loved your stories of the States, Phil, and can see that you obviously fell in love with the country as I did, although you've obviously seen far more of it than I have. I did go to Florida a couple of times, but only so I could take the children to Disneyworld, etc., and we took the Greyhound bus...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:27 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4542
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th September 2009
Nor do I. Can you explain please Phil?Phil Reynolds wrote:Whoops - Bob obviously doesn't know the divisibility by 9 rule.
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What haven't you done?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5050
Re: What haven't you done?
I've never done a bungie jump (or is it bungy?).
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:14 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Tell us something surprising about yourself
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7406
Re: Tell us something surprising about yourself
I am still married to my first husband, after almost 38 years! Amazing, in this day and age......
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:10 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: United States of America
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6205
Re: United States of America
I went to the USA for the first time in 1967. It was a trip of a lifetime then as it took me all year to save up for the fare and I had to join a travel club to get a seat on a charter flight. It was a rigmarole, but well worth while as I certainly fell in love with the country on that visit. The ne...
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday August 28th 2009
- Replies: 94
- Views: 8652
Re: Spoilers For Friday August 28th 2009
Brilliant game today and congratulations Chris. I was really gunning for Ed and thought he'd make 8 games, but he did disappoint me with his attitude when he lost hope of winning. Sad that he was such a poor loser, but maybe it was nerves. Come on, Ed, you did get the teapot! Loved the 20-second Rub...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What's the best car you've ever had?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6485
Re: What's the best car you've ever had?
My favourite has to be the one I drive now, a VW Polo automatic 1.4. It's so sturdy, chunky and comfortable. With 2 prosthetic knees, it's great not to have to press the clutch pedal down to the floor to change gear. Mind you, I thought I was in heaven 35 years ago when I first learned to drive and ...
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9433
Re: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
Brilliant competition, I enjoyed every game. You all did very well, but hearty congratulations have to go to Kirk. You have such infectious enthusiasm that I just couldn't see anyone getting past you. Jimmy put up a good fight though and it was great that he managed to reach the final. I'm sure that...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5622
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April
Good game today Fiona, but why didn't anyone spot CENSORED (round 12) or EMOTION (round 13)? Andrew was very brave to participate and I was pleased that no-one actually mentioned his obvious disability. It would have been nice to have seen him win the game, but at least he managed the conundrum, so ...
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3078
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
Congratulations Cate, great performance. I look forward to seeing you again in the finals. Didn't anyone spot TOOTLED in round 7?
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Rachel's pronunciation
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3723
Re: Rachel's pronunciation
Well. Rachel certainly doesn't irritate me, I think she's lovely and like a breath of fresh air amongst all the doom and gloom of the world at the moment. I did notice that she puts a big emphasis on certain letters, but I imagined she had been trained that way in order that people at home with sigh...
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:12 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Apprentice - Series 5
- Replies: 49
- Views: 9227
Re: The Apprentice - Series 5
I also love "The Apprentice" and enjoy watching the contestants completing their challenges. Unlike Big Brother the participants are mostly well educated high-achievers and, therefore, are more interesting to watch and listen to. I'm also a great admirer or Sir Alan Sugar who has become a ...
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 30th March 2009
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3881
Re: Spoilers for Monday 30th March 2009
Elvis Presley's middle name was Aaron. Is your Mum an Elvis fan, Aaron?
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 30th March 2009
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3881
Re: Spoilers for Monday 30th March 2009
I enjoyed today's game but was sorry Aaron didn't do better. Cate really is a much better player than I gave her credit for in the beginning, but following on only a few days after Kirk's game must have been a bit daunting. Kirk was so brilliant that I found the next 2 games quite boring but, hey ho...
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown to oblivion...........
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3222
Re: Countdown to oblivion...........
It looks as though you're all having a great time. Jeff is obviously doing well and is popular with the team. Thanks for posting the pictures for us to see Damian. I also think Rachel is settling in well and I loved her dress yesterday. Good luck to both Jeff and Rachel and I hope the move to Manche...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 18th March
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3734
Re: Spoilers for Wed 18th March
BEANIES for round 8 ? 3rd numbers: (50 x 6) + (7 x 5) - (7 + 3) I got the numbers like this too. Stephen did well, but I missed Kirk today. I didn't realise just how enthusiastic he was and how thrilled he was when he beat the record. I thought Kezra was very beautiful and accepted defeat graciousl...
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for March 17th
- Replies: 97
- Views: 11841
Re: Spoilers for March 17th
Phew, what a super, super, game. Congratulations Kirk, well done. Countdown is going to be quite dull from now on ....... until the finals, of course.
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:12 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
Oops, Charlie, I thought it was Damien with an e. Thanks for putting me right. It's actually Damian's fault for using D. Eadie in his title!! However, that's a very small problem compared with the closure of the studios in Leeds. I just hope there's a solution for all concerned.
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
Oh dear, I seem to have gone onto the wrong thread but, hey ho, we all know the problems of the Leeds studios. I just thanked Damien for his reassurance that Countdown will not come to a sad end.
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
Thanks for the reassurance, Damien, I just hope there is a solution which is comfortable for all concerned. I'm wondering how Richard Whiteley would have reacted to all this. His life and home was obviously in or around Leeds.
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 16th March
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6075
Re: Spoilers for Monday 16th March
Another great game, Kirk. Shame you missed PESSARIES and the conundrum. I'm not sure that ENSCONDED is a word but it sounds ok to me. My spell checker doesn't recognise it, although that doesn't mean much as I think it's an American spell checker. I still think you're one of the best contestants I'v...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
This is so sad for everyone concerned and it is just not the right time to be selling homes and buying new ones in another area. Isn't there some way that the Countdown team could rent a small unit somewhere near Leeds and set themselves up independently but under the umbrella of the controlling com...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:33 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Save Our Studios
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7358
Re: Save Our Studios
Does anyone take notice of an online petition? I'm wondering if it might be an idea for everyone to write a 'snail mail' letter, preferably on a specific date so that they all arrive at 10 Downing Street together and cause havoc with the mail delivery. I'd be very happy to do that, although I'm not ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
This is a very sad time for Countdown and I hope most of the backroom boys manage to keep their jobs and are able to commute or move to Manchester. Maybe when this awful financial problem eases they'll be able to go back. Oh dear, I'm so sorry for all involved.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
- Replies: 107
- Views: 16638
Re: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
Another brilliant game, Kirk, well done. I felt a bit sorry for Ben, he just didn't stand a chance, poor fellow. I'll have to record the next 4 games, poo, but will watch them all when I get back next Wed. Good luck Kirk, your next opponents must all be shaking in their shoes!
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7373
Re: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
Kathleen, are you on commission from Amazon? Every time you mention your OED, you mention where you got it from! :lol: ;) Hi Lesley, Yes, I buy just about all my books from Amazon as, living in Spain, it's the best option, good discounts, fast delivery ...... I think they wouldn't go amiss paying m...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13921
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
I heard a rumour about this when I was at the studios a couple of weeks ago, and I believe one option being considered was to move production to Manchester, although there would still be a distinct possibility of it moving to London in the long term. This would be a very big upheaval for people who...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Kirk's debut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4004
Re: Kirk's debut
I must have missed something here, but how did Kirk manage to get on the show twice?
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7373
Re: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
Another good game today, Kirk, although not as good as yesterday. Charlie is right, regarding the unusual words, as it does make things more interesting. It has made me realise that I certainly did buy the wrong OED (well, it was from Amazon market place at a considerable discount!) as most of the w...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Carol's memory lapse?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2295
Re: Carol's memory lapse?
I read somewhere where she said she didn't want to watch Countdown any more.Howard Somerset wrote:Well Jeff got it right. Wonder if Carol's watching.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14216
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' deb
Wow, Kirk, what a brilliant performance. Your pupils must be really proud that 'Sir' has done so well in his first game. How on earth did you manage to pluck those unusual words from nowhere? I can't even find them in my (new from Amazon) OED - must have bought the wrong version! I've never heard of...
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 526
- Views: 413800
Re: Best ever contestants
Hi Jason,
Thanks for your message.
Thanks for your message.
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 526
- Views: 413800
Re: Best ever contestants
I think someone has frightened her off which is a shame as she seemed quite a character and could have added a lot to the forum. Perhaps she's gone on holiday and will be back soon.Jason Larsen wrote:Is Kate Richardson coming back here?
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Colour Of Money
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5423
Re: The Colour Of Money
I watched this for the first time tonight and was quite disappointed at the format. Both contestants won their target amount of money without too many problems. It did look quite stressful towards the end of each game, but I think it's easier to win a good amount of cash on Colour of Money than on M...
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28150
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her
I haven't yet worked out how to quote just a piece of the message I'm commenting on. No doubt someone will tell me now. You must be thinking it's more complicated than it is Kathleen, as all you need to do is... well, just delete the bits of the text you don't want! For example, from your quote abo...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28150
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her
Sorry I had to 'quote' everything in that last post, but I haven't yet worked out how to quote just a piece of the message I'm commenting on. No doubt someone will tell me now.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28150
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her
Phil, what a very nice voice you've got. Thanks Kathleen. You are clearly a woman of tremendous discernment and taste. 8-) We had such fun over the years I worked there as I found homosexual men, especially, to be so extrovert and entertaining. And they make such wonderful pets... ;) Sorry, I'm tea...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:32 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28150
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her
This is a really interesting thread and I've just read through it all from the beginning. I must admit that I didn't take too much notice of it before, but enjoy a really good debate. I love George's stories about his life and, Phil, what a very nice voice you've got. I've actually met, and made fri...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:36 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8881
Re: Mastermind
Oh, blow, Ian, I'm going away for a few days on the 5th so I'll miss it! Hope you do well anyway. Good luck! I'm scheduled to be driving up the M1 at that time - but BBC iPlayer comes in handy for these circumstances. I was going to remind Kathleen that she could always watch the show via iPlayer, ...
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8881
Re: Mastermind
Oh, blow, Ian, I'm going away for a few days on the 5th so I'll miss it! Hope you do well anyway. Good luck!
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4932
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
Congratulations Neil, great game today. Shame you were feeling so relaxed that you missed the last numbers game ........ and, whoopee I got it! Oh well, it was quite easy really, I don't usually do that well, you may have been distracted or blinded by the 'lovely' Rachel! I think you look a lot like...
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 24/02/2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4825
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 24/02/2009
Thanks Phil. I've bookmarked that website as I think it could come in handy (especially if my OED fails to arrive!)Phil Reynolds wrote:See here.Kathleen Batlle wrote:By the way, what does JOSHED mean? I can't find it in my little dictionary and my new OED from Amazon hasn't arrived yet.
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 24/02/2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4825
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Tuesday 24/02/2009
Another good game and congratulations Neil. Rick put up a good fight, but he was up against a real 'goodie' in Neil. By the way, what does JOSHED mean? I can't find it in my little dictionary and my new OED from Amazon hasn't arrived yet. I also got ELUDING, but wasn't sure if it needed the other 'E...
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 23/02/2009
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4137
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Monday 23/02/2009
What an exciting game today. I felt quite sorry for Heather at the beginning when Neil got the first 9 letter word as she looked quite upset, but she soon gathered her wits together and did really well in the end. If it's any consolation, Heather, I also got SCALE in the first round! Heather seemed ...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:00 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Bad news and good news
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5518
Re: Bad news and good news
Hi Jason,
Just wondering how you are after your surgery. Hope everything went well and you're beginning to feel better.
Just wondering how you are after your surgery. Hope everything went well and you're beginning to feel better.
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 19 Feb 2009
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3319
Re: Spoilers and comments for Thursday 19 Feb 2009
Thanks Kai. Wow, I must be getting better!Kai Laddiman wrote:Well done, it's in.Kathleen Batlle wrote:Incidentally, did no-one see HIPSTERS, or isn't it a recognised word?
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comment for Friday 20/02/2009
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3378
Re: Spoilers and comment for Friday 20/02/2009
Great game again today Neil, congratulations.
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation topic
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6396
Re: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation top
The whole Countdown set-up and team seem so nice. I'm sure if I lived in Leeds I'd be forever asking for audience tickets. I play every day along with the contestants and I know for sure I'd never reach the standard necessary to get on the show, but I would just love to be in the audience. However, ...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6521
Re: Spoilers and comments for Wednesday 18/02/2009
Hi Kirk and Jon, Didn't check this site until tonight, so I'm a bit behind, but of course I did mention that my surname is foreign as my husband is Catalan and Batlle actually means "Lord Mayor" in the Catalan language, so somewhere in the past someone from Sebastian's family must have bee...