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- Sun Jul 03, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11742
Re: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022
FRIDAY AFTERNOON As many of you know my husband and I have a little vegan toffee factory in Newhaven, just outside of Brighton. Anyone who wants to come and visit on the Friday afternoon is more than welcome. So far Adam Dexter and Thomas Carey intend to come and help make some treats for the Saturd...
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11742
Re: Co:Brighton - 16 July 2022
Matt. Are you coming? Would LOVE to see / meet you. L x
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 29th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 75)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4320
Re: Wednesday 29th April 2015 (Series 72, Prelim 75)
Long time replying to this James (I didn’t know the forum still existed until George mentioned on facebook) but just to clear up so you can edit. Sue Picken is my cousin’s step-Mum / my Uncle’s wife. Married to my cousin’s Dad, Charles Picken, another former contestant. Though he’s my Uncle I don’t ...
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 8th 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2447
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 8th 2010
First numbers
3x4=12
50+7+4= 61
61x12=732
-10
=722
3x4=12
50+7+4= 61
61x12=732
-10
=722
- Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday October 11th 2010
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2700
Re: Spoilers For Monday October 11th 2010
Last numbers
(75-25) x (7-4)
-9
x 7
= 987
(75-25) x (7-4)
-9
x 7
= 987
- Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3898
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday July 21st 2010
3rd numbers:
(50+7)x(25-9)
+ 6 + 1
= 919
(50+7)x(25-9)
+ 6 + 1
= 919
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday July 20th 2010
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2968
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday July 20th 2010
(5x6) - 1 = 29 x
4 x 4
shoul've said first!
4 x 4
shoul've said first!
- Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday July 20th 2010
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2968
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday July 20th 2010
Not been here for ages!
1st numbers - (29 x 16) - 6
1st numbers - (29 x 16) - 6
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 5th October
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6027
Re: Spoilers for Monday 5th October
Diff way from Rachel in time
5 x 7 x 25
- (8/4) x 5
5 x 7 x 25
- (8/4) x 5
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Blink and you'll miss me in Madonna's Celebration
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1391
Re: Blink and you'll miss me in Madonna's Celebration
Yes, just out a week or so ago. I thought I was going to be in the actual single video, but then last minute we found out there were two versions. This is a bugger as I was hoping to be on Madonna's Greatest Hits DVD out next week, but it's the other version that will be on it! Grrr. But, I've found...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Blink and you'll miss me in Madonna's Celebration
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1391
Blink and you'll miss me in Madonna's Celebration
Hi everyone Hope all are doing well. I don't have too much time for in here since running my Rosemary Conley classes, but hope the place is as friendly and inviting as ever. :-p I just thought I'd share my one wee second of fame with you. Madonna's Celebration video has two versions - one with her d...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday September 23rd 2009
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4883
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday September 23rd 2009
alt numbers (2x10) + 9 + 100 = 129
8-5 = 3
129 x 3 = 387 (got in time)
8-5 = 3
129 x 3 = 387 (got in time)
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th September 2009
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6223
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th September 2009
Thanks. I only give up once I hear from one of you - if you say it's impossible then I believe it is.Jon Corby wrote:It's not Lesley. 1 away is the best you can get. Jeffrey did 937, and 939 is also achievable.
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th September 2009
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6223
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th September 2009
Is the third numbers possible? 1-3-4-5-6-100 - 938
thanks ~ L x
thanks ~ L x
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 15th 2009
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3145
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 15th 2009
Thanks. I'll give up, like I did with the first then.Michael Wallace wrote:After trying for a bit I gave up, turns out it's unsolvable. The best you can manage is 1 away.
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 15th 2009
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3145
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 15th 2009
Thanks Clive and Michael for the first numbers solution.
Did anyone manage the third? 1.5.5.6.75.100 - 218
Did anyone manage the third? 1.5.5.6.75.100 - 218
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
- Replies: 114
- Views: 11106
Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
Today's game was AMAZING! :D What an absolute thrill to watch. My heart was actually racing during the last three rounds as I really felt for you both. You are both such lovely and talented players - I didn't want either of you to lose. Well done Kirk :D , and Neil to you too - very worthy second pl...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
- Replies: 114
- Views: 11106
Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
(4x8) + 100 = 132
x 7
Dunno who I want to win - soooo many fab players!
x 7
Dunno who I want to win - soooo many fab players!
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, 3rd June
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4576
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, 3rd June
4x4
+75
x 8
+3
= 731
+75
x 8
+3
= 731
- Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Hello, I'm still here...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1912
Hello, I'm still here...
... as if you care! :P Just wanted to say a little 'hi' to all, and I hope you're all doing well. :D I'm not up to date in here and have only been dipping in and out reading snippets because I have been really busy setting up my own business! I've bought my local Rosemary Conley franchise and launch...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8583
Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
Oops sorry other folks as we've gone way off topic, but at least our current winning contestant won't mind. ;) if a doughnut contains non free range eggs that's not classed as veggie, by Veg Soc definition. That sucks, I'm not sure the Vegetarian Society has (or should claim to have) jurisdiction ov...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8583
Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
Yeah doughnuts are / aren't vegan depending on if they have eggs and / or milk in them. Unfortunatley for me the Coop ones are vegan again. :roll: ;) I would guess that most doughnuts sold in the UK would be veggie, as cooking in animal fat has declined. Mind you, it depends on what you define as 'v...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8583
Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
at least (IMO) it was to a vegan! ;) Hold the phone, he's a vegan? Can see the lettuce diet works for him *snigger snigger*. Sorry if this has been commented on before! I know! But some of us vegans have allowed ourselves to get a bit porky in our time, just to prove we're not wasting away! Curse y...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: New Radio Times
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3703
Re: New Radio Times
Thanks Phil. I've seen that episode many times, but usually whilst cooking. Must watch on the DVD and give it my full attention!
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: New Radio Times
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3703
Re: New Radio Times
@ Jennifer: Oops, just as well you pointed it out - I read RT almost cover to cover but didn't see it tucked away with the solutions.
@ Phil: My observation skills are obviously slipping. I'm a fan of The Simpsons and yet I don't recognise the fab line - which series / episode is it from?
@ Phil: My observation skills are obviously slipping. I'm a fan of The Simpsons and yet I don't recognise the fab line - which series / episode is it from?
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8583
Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th April
Was good to see you today Clare, espec as we've followed your excitement since you joined the forum. I thought you came across really well and lovely, and well if you had to lose, at least (IMO) it was to a vegan!
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Thurs 9 April Spoiler Thread
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4204
Re: Thurs 9 April Spoiler Thread
I can die a happy woman and have "I can do it like Kirk" on my tomb. Who needs IQ tests or to go on the show, this is good enough for me!Kirk Bevins wrote:I got the numbers the same way as Lesley.
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday, 10th April
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3510
Re: Spoilers for Friday, 10th April
Well done, Adam. Just came in to post same solution (though I did get it out of time).
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Thurs 9 April Spoiler Thread
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4204
Re: Thurs 9 April Spoiler Thread
(3x8)-1
x5
x7
-3
=802
x5
x7
-3
=802
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4376
Re: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
9-6 +2
x 25
-7
x 8
x 25
-7
x 8
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers, Thursday 02/04/09
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2851
Re: Spoilers, Thursday 02/04/09
Got the third numbers same was as Rachel, and noticed it's a similar way to get the target when I do 'swapsies' when I took the third set of numbers - 2.2.4.7.8.25 to get the second target - 651: (4x25)-7 x (8-(1/1)) I guess it's because both targets are seven times tables, but I notice quite often ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 25th Match
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3743
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 25th Match
You ARE popular! No ta, don't need them today as was home thankfully. Any time I can return the favour...
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 25th Match
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3743
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 25th Match
Thanks for texting me the numbers, Matt. *kiss* When you said that Phil gave you the missing round 'cause he loves you, I didn't realise to what extent you were sharing your love in here! Love and nakedness - cool!
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Home Educators Eat Babies!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4326
Re: Home Educators Eat Babies!
Indoor flush toilets are hard to beat for efficiency and cleanliness, although I have heard of eco toilets which recycle the waste. Each to their own, but not really my cup of tea. Showering more often than bathing, sharing bath water, and using washable sanitary protection, is as green as I care t...
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: -FUNNY- Jokes
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3945
Re: -FUNNY- Jokes
I first heard this joke at the end of an episode of The Vicar of Dibley and I was young enough not to notice the where's/wears ambiguity. I still 'got it', I just figured it had just slipped up there rather inadvertently, rather than deliberately, as the ambiguity suggests. Ah, I'm one step closer ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown to oblivion...........
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3222
Re: Countdown to oblivion...........
Nice, thanks for sharing D. I espec like the pic where it looks like Jeff's drink's on fire!
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1108416
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Welcome newbies, and especially Davey. :D I'm Scottish but have never heard of Lesmahagow so googled maps, and oops, I'll have passed on the M7 on many occassion. :oops: At first I thought you were just doing a play on words of Les Mckeown. :lol: Look forward to your episode(s). (Don't tell us - it'...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4635
Re: GAN(D/G)ISEE(G/D)
Worrying about a thing like that is a bit like seeing Toy Story and going, "well, toys can't talk, this is rubbish". A friend of mine went to see Lord of the Rings and dismissed it as "totally unrealistic". I was a bit like that with the Sandman in Spiderman 3. I totally believe...
Re: Ghosts?
Jon, did your contribution have to be so curt? :| Rosemary, Charlie and Roxanne's contributions have given me serious food for thought without ridiculing me (or George). I'm not expecting them to explain everything - this is a forum, where we discuss things with others which can help to put another ...
Re: Ghosts?
But for complete victory, you have to explain, using your superior knowledge, and never been within miles of the house, why Kathleen Groeger, after just a few days moving into my old flat, should scream at me in the garden, " I know why you moved out of that Fucking flat and into the one that ...
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
- Topic: Series 47 episode 6
- Replies: 1
- Views: 931
Re: Series 47 episode 6
What was Terry Thomas like? Was his famous namesake mentioned? If yes, did it make him groan?Tom wrote:After 2 very close victories there was again, no time for a break as I took on Terry Thomas in the third recording of the day.
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:36 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8885
Re: Mastermind
Anyway never heard anyone compliment the shape of someone's eyes, that's awesome! The whole package or just the actual eyeballs? heh The shape of the sockets. Almond shaped, which are considered by some to be the most attractive. Quick education on eye shapes (and how to enhance them with make up i...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8885
Re: Mastermind
Oh forgot to say got round to watching this on catch up... Well done, Ian.
You came over as a lovely chap...and can I say in a non-predatory, non-sexist way that your eyes are a lovely shape from that side angle.
You came over as a lovely chap...and can I say in a non-predatory, non-sexist way that your eyes are a lovely shape from that side angle.
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13927
Re: Leeds - The Final Countdown?
ITV Yorkshire studios are closing down, that's a certainty and cannot be prevented. The majority who work there will, unfortunately, lose their jobs, hence the 192 redundancies. The production team on Countdown, myself included, have been told that we are to shoot the show in Manchester, which is f...
Re: Ghosts?
Wey hey, George and Jimmy, you know the game too.
Yes, Fred is a goldfish, and Tom...
... is a cat.
Yes, Fred is a goldfish, and Tom...
... is a cat.
Re: Ghosts?
Thanks for responding, with some theories. :D Noone's commented on my post. So how would you explain (anyone!) how I saw a woman in the room that noone else did? And I wasn't in a semi-conscious state - I was awake, at an afternoon party, and didn't realise she was a ghost until another day when I f...
Re: Ghosts?
So there really is no serious debate about the existence of ghosts. But serious debate about why some people (including yourself) believe so passionately that they saw such things... now, that's interesting. Noone's commented on my post. So how would you explain (anyone!) how I saw a woman in the r...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The irony of Round 1
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2209
Re: The irony of Round 1
Ach, whit wis aw tha' aboot racism?!Martin Smith wrote:An American who doesn't understand the definition of irony? I guess I should start looking out for a Scotsman who's good with money next....
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4229
Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
Matt, last week it's Phil, this week it's Charlie. You're such a fickle boy!
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Carol on The Apprentice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3014
Re: Carol on The Apprentice
I was pleased to see Carol on our screens too. :D And I loved that she did some quick sums on a couple of occassions too while the others tried to add up. :lol: More tomorrow night I think... I thought the boys idea was great too. I couldn't see the problem with the costs of 50 moulds to make them. ...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Production Team: The Showdown
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5497
Re: Countdown Production Team: The Showdown
ROFLMAO!D Eadie wrote:Everyone knows how to run the show, so it would seem.
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Save Our Studios
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7361
Re: Save Our Studios
Done, and posted a link to it in my MySpace, facebook and bebo profiles too. *fingers crossed*
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:51 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4229
Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
I can't remember, Hannah. There was someone saying something to Charlie recently and someone else said it was a come on if ever there was one. That's vague (and I can't be bothered checking) - need to get a job on a tabloid with the concrete facts I've just used to back my comments up.
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:35 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28154
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
There is an interesting (well, relatively interesting) discussion about it here . Just read the link. ""Did used to" is also considered non-standard English. In a formal document, I would avoid it -- but not by using "did use to" instead. Rather, I would prefer to reword it...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Bristol auditions 18th march
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4811
Re: Bristol auditions 18th march
Good luck to all of you who've attended / are attending auditions. It'll be good to see more of you (inc Tony's Carol) on our screens. *fingers crossed* Keep us posted y'all.
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation topic
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6398
Re: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation topic
And when I did BrainTeaser , Alex Lovell (who was hosting that day) was completely unaffected and sat and chatted to us while we were being made up - I can tell you that that woman knows some filthy stories! Did she know the filthy stories prior to chatting to you while you were being made up, or a...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6824
Re: Spoilers for Fri 06/03/2009
5 x 25 -9 x 4 Surely this doesn't need putting when Rachel got it? You're right. But if I recall correctly Rachel didn't get it in the time, and I would have posted it before she put it up. I tend to post a number solution if she (or Carol) either doesn't get it, or gets it after the time. (I stand...
Re: Ghosts?
I do believe in ghosts, from personal experience. When I was thirteen I was at my friend Rose's Birthday party and saw a ghost, but only found out she was a ghost afterwards. Rose had loads of family at the party that I hadn't met before, and days later we were at my house talking about the party an...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4229
Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
So Hannah got Charlie, and you got Phil, right?Matt Morrison wrote:Just discovered if you click the link 130 times the name of your crush will appear on screen. It really works!
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite swears, abandon hope if easily offended!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6041
Re: Favourite swears, abandon hope if easily offended!
The most unusual that I recall is once when someone pulled out in front of my Mum when she was driving and she called them a "f*cking c*nty ball!" which was hysterical as it made no sense and shocking as she never says c*nt. My main swear is 'oh testicles' or 'big old hairy testicles' as t...