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- Wed Dec 18, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Who would you like to lead the labour Party
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13442
Re: Who would you like to lead the labour Party
Coming back to the original question, I believe that Sir Keir Starmer or Lisa Nandy would be the best choice to lead the Labour party. Given that both candidates are seen as too centrist for Momentum, it's likely to be Rebecca Long-Bailey. None of them will ever be PM, but Nandy stands the best cha...
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:23 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: No Shit Sherlock
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11611
Re: No Shit Sherlock
I think your comment was more obvious than the OP.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 44585
Re: FOCAL scoring system
It's the nearest value to 2-thirds of the tournaments in a given year. It's just to stop people being priced out of being able to make finals by the people who'd literally go to a co-event inside a wardrobe.George Armstrong wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:25 pm But if it is indeed the case that only your best 8 performances then I didn't know that.
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 44585
Re: FOCAL scoring system
Or, we could wait and try and come up with something better rather than going "Ah... whatever, yeah, that'll do"Callum Todd wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:28 pm To those objecting that it isn't perfect: nothing is, but is it at least better than what we currently have? I believe so.
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL scoring system
- Replies: 57
- Views: 44585
Re: FOCAL scoring system
Whilst I don't mind the scoring system changing if I'm not having to deal with it, I still think Gevin's goes too far in the other direction. The idea that it's 80% as impressive to win a 4 person tournament as it is a 100 person tournament is just stupid. If you really wanted to ACTUALLY build a fa...
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: RIP Lisa Hermann
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5550
Re: RIP Lisa Hermann
What?!?! No way. This is awful news! ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif)
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- Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26536
Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.
This will likely be deemed controversial, but it is correct.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:15 pm There's nothing wrong with Nickelback and the hatred is just a giant pile-on.
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26536
Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.
I've never seen Wayne's World and Freddie died when I was 2. I just heard Queen from my parents listening to them, and only realised everyone else idolising them/BR so much when I got older.
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:33 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Controversial Musical Opinions.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26536
Re: Controversial Musical Opinions.
There is a similar thread somewhere, but I can't remember where, so don't hold it against you. I'll repeat myself though.
Bohemian Rhapsody is fucking horrible and that Queen are revered more for that song than for almost every other, better song they did, pains me.
Bohemian Rhapsody is fucking horrible and that Queen are revered more for that song than for almost every other, better song they did, pains me.
Re: Religion
I do think that Junaid writing PBUH every time he mentioned Mohammed was ridiculous and about as sycophantic as you can get. Surely it loses its effect if you abbreviate it anyway and shows you're not committed to it - like it's just an afterthought. Do it properly or not at all! Would it have been...
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24875
Re: COBLA Co-Blackpool 2019 Saturday October 12th
Just paid. Didn't give me the option to choose between business and friends though, so I hope it hasn't deducted you - apologies if it has.
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:37 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Shattered Kryptonite
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7701
Re: Shattered Kryptonite
Did it break into 2 small pieces and the rest large?
Re: Religion
I don't remember if I've ever contributed to this discussion before, and I can't be arsed to check, but I haven't voted in the poll, so I suspect not. I am, to my mind, an atheist. I've seen no proof that a god exists, I find it unlikely that one could exist - I do accept that I cannot be completely...
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: FOCAL Code of Conduct
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18180
Re: FOCAL Code of Conduct
If I have to add additional admin to my preparation for every event to accommodate under 18s, I'll just impose a blanket ban on them, frankly. Not worth my time or effort given the infrequency with which they attend. Re: harassment however, I'd be in favour of an implied contract. Though how you'd e...
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:22 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
- Replies: 174
- Views: 72218
Re: C4C Fantasy Football
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- Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
- Replies: 174
- Views: 72218
Re: C4C Fantasy Football
Robin did set one up, but I didn't see much advertisement, so I've autorenewed last year's too, which everyone who's playing has been auto-added to.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: (ONE LATE PLACE OPENED UP AT) .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
YepRonan M Higginson wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:32 pmIs that space still open? I may still go to it if I have a slight chanceZarte Siempre wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:32 pm One place has opened up (well two, but one person was on a reserve list) for Saturday's event.
Jump on it immediately if you have the urge to join us.
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:01 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Streaming Movies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8404
Re: Streaming Movies
I am curious if most people do it but wouldn't admit to it a bit like masturbation I've never met anyone who doesn't admit to masturbation. Is it a question you ask all your friends? :lol: Not just his friends. Got him in major trouble when it was his first thing out of his mouth to the arresting o...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
(ONE LATE PLACE OPENED UP AT) .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
One place has opened up (well two, but one person was on a reserve list) for Saturday's event.
Jump on it immediately if you have the urge to join us.
Jump on it immediately if you have the urge to join us.
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
You had fair warning!
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
We are now full up.
If you'd like to form a reserve list and make a late run on the day if places free up, please feel free to send in a payment, which will be refundable should a place not open up.
Otherwise, please, no more entries!
If you'd like to form a reserve list and make a late run on the day if places free up, please feel free to send in a payment, which will be refundable should a place not open up.
Otherwise, please, no more entries!
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
- Replies: 49
- Views: 35811
Re: CoBra (Essex) -- Saturday 2 November 2019
Strong chance I will attend if family visits other family on that day so I can hitch a ride. Won't be at the meal though if this happens.
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many in a baker's gross?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4568
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
20 spaces left!
(???s on the list are people who haven't yet been revealed on the Facebook page - I don't want to make it too easy for people who are playing along!)
(???s on the list are people who haven't yet been revealed on the Facebook page - I don't want to make it too easy for people who are playing along!)
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Just about 6 weeks to go, and we're just about it in the vicinity of being half full, so please help us out by getting your entries in soon, so we know what to spend on y'all!
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 1:41 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Things you can't do that it always seems like everyone else can
- Replies: 91
- Views: 91648
Re: Things you can't do that it always seems like everyone else can
I'm not sure how many people can actually do this but I've seen people running down stairs while missing out steps and not tripping and killing themselves in the process. How is this even possible? I think it's a combination of balance, coordination and inertia I am better at running up the stairs ...
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 41
- Views: 22947
Re: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
It's painfully obvious that he is just an over-excited kid who hasn't yet learned how this community works, or Internet etiquette in general. I don't think I've spoken to anyone in private who shares that view - even those who recognise it as a possibility aren't confident that it's "painfully...
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 41
- Views: 22947
Re: Countdown in Brinsworth 2019
Right well congratulations Cathy for beating up on the vulnerable minor; had Ashton actually been a lonely or unwell man in accordance with your theory, and you pushed him over and flexed over him in this way, imagine what a lovely person you would have come across as. There's only one person comin...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:36 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 12th
Unfortunately not, the WiFi signal in our venue is unbelievably slow - it's one of the few downsides, it'd never work. Sorry, Ashton!
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
Re: .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 12th
We're a quarter of the way full. A little slower than most years, but we've still got time.
Please get your entries in today!
Please get your entries in today!
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Series 80 Player Analysis and Ongoing Discussion Thread (Spoilers Inside!)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14391
- Fri May 24, 2019 1:24 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Negative picking
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13499
Re: Negative picking
Part of the problem is probably the word "negative". That seems quite subjective when we're talking really about "tactical" picking. Any negativity can seemingly only be perceived by people other than the picker. I'd call anything designed to keep the maxes lower as negative. Co...
- Thu May 23, 2019 10:43 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Negative picking
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13499
Re: Negative picking
Only things I feel the urge to point out are a) I still maintain it was negative picking, but I get people picking to win. I just usually expect it from people who are trying to gain an advantage rather than people who already have one - your letters will always be better than mine. b) My main issue...
- Wed May 15, 2019 2:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 113
- Views: 100451
Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
I think it's a bit hurtful to my feelings to ask me something so trivial immediately afterwards. But as I'm a kind-hearted person I'll answer. I like 4 large, as it gives me the least chance to see a 3 or a 7 somewhere on the board. I can just about tolerate the 7 before the 5 in 75, as I quite like...
- Wed May 15, 2019 2:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 113
- Views: 100451
Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
It's very personal, I'd rather not go into it.
- Wed May 15, 2019 2:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 113
- Views: 100451
Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
It's too close to Rotherham, which brings back bad memories for me.
- Wed May 15, 2019 1:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
- Replies: 113
- Views: 100451
Re: Countdown In Brinsworth 2019
Can I play from somewhere different? Cos I don't like Brinsworth.
- Wed May 01, 2019 9:24 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdowners in the news
- Replies: 243
- Views: 123029
Re: Countdowners in the news
Andy Platt wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2019 8:28 am A popular series 68 octochamp became the mayor of Leeds in January.
She's changed her look slightly since she appeared on the show. New haircut or something probably.
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- Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
- Replies: 773
- Views: 599647
Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Things I've watched recently: Masterchef - Agree with Jen that this was the best ever series. Usually I'd be gutted by one of my favourites being 4th, but by the end, they were ALL one of my favourites. Couldn't have been happier with the series. Masterchef Australia Season 10 - Not quite finished i...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 12:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25154
SOLD OUT - .co.mk5 - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday August 10th
Robinson, Taylor, Foster, Todd... You? Yes, like the gluttons for punishment which we are, we’re dusting off the big wooden board for its 5th outing, as .co.mk is back! Once again, my power duo of Innis Carson and Jason Leslie will be joining me, and I will likely be looking for an extra on the day ...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Politics in General
- Replies: 1641
- Views: 1710420
Re: Politics in General
Make GCSEs optional. Tbh, I *do* think that Maths, English and Science should be mandatory, but agree with the suggestion that they can be retaken at any time (and tbh, would add that like a driving license, perhaps they should probably be retested a couple of times to encourage the syllabus to beco...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13450
Re: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
Same as Rachel, but I'd become convinced I'd used a 2 twice, despite one being a 100/50Owen Carroll wrote: ↑Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:37 pmSo what did you have?Zarte Siempre wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:57 pmHa! Tbf, I did have what I thought, just confused myself with my own writing...
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2019 (Series 80, Prelim 3)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3234
Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2019 (series 80, prelim 3)
Is that like a cheap knockoff of Ben 10?
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13450
Re: Spoilers for Friday 18th January 2019 (COC XV, SF 1)
Ha! Tbf, I did have what I thought, just confused myself with my own writing...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20863
Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:10 pm If you must know, I was on my mobile with my fat thumbs.
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- Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20863
Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Bit like your hiding the edit you just made function.
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20863
Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Anyway, thanks everyone! Will say more when not on my mobile with fat thumbs.
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20863
Re: Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Sure. But preferably someone who can say it without fucking it up
"any good he good"
Waste.
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 20863
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th January 2019 (COC XV, QF 4)
Yes I will.
Best spoiler thread EVAH
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh 2019 - Saturday 23rd February
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10832
Re: Countdown in Edinburgh 2019 - Saturday 23rd February
We're up to 9 with a little less than 6 weeks to go. Would be good to see a few more names on our attending list though - although the ones we have already are most excellent!
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th January 2019 (COC XV, game 6)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9949
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 9th January 2019 (COC XV, game 6)
I think it's generally assumed that people do now unless stated otherwise.
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 8th January 2019 (COC XV, game 5)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10402
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 8th January 2019 (COC XV, game 5)
I couldn't get past meter/metre. By the time that ran out my brain just went "ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH HE'S GOING TO BUZZZZZZZZZ" and was useless for actually solving things...Bradley Horrocks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:56 pmWas surprised they didn't get the conundrum though, I got it fairly quickly from the audience.
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The CoC Predictions Game
- Replies: 81
- Views: 48896
Re: The CoC Predictions Game
I just took the sports approach. I never put money on the team I'm rooting for, as disappointment doublesThomas Carey wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:35 amNot gonna lie, it felt good typing in the minus points for everyone who voted against me.
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- Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
- Replies: 1615
- Views: 661213
Re: Questions you've always wanted answered
Because until vegans become mostly less tedious as human beings, they're not allowed nice things
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- Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 2 January 2019 (COC XV, game 1)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11464
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 2 January 2019 (COC XV, game 1)
Maus has taken over prediction game as I have too much to do atm, so if you ask kindly he might give you updates.Thomas Carey wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:51 am In Zarte's prediction game, EVERY PERSON guessed a win for JW with margins ranging from 5 to 60 points and an average margin of 30.73.
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Why do you never order a paratha?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 46549
Re: Why do you never order a paratha?
Naan bread does not taste better than rice. Rice is the god of carbs.
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:56 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Why do you never order a paratha?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 46549
Re: Why do you never order a paratha?
Time for my typically unpopular opinion, but... What's the obsession with bread with curries? I almost never have any form of bread, why do I want to fill up on bread when I could enjoy more tasty curry? And don't give me the mopping up shit, there are poppadoms, which do a decent enough job of that...
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13659
Re: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
*shrug* It's a Spoilers section, who cares? We also had Tom posting about people's chances in the finals before confirming they were in them, it's hardly a dead giveaway.
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13659
Re: Series 79 Finals Predictions (Contains Spoilers!)
I'm actually quite impressed regarding how quiet everyone on here managed to be about Robin's absence, with the finals presumably having been planned four months ago or so. Yeah, I'd planned to mention it once all the places were filled too. Obviously I knew as I was there. Don't recall any reason ...
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:45 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Celebrations - a ranking
- Replies: 35
- Views: 18340
Re: Celebrations - a ranking
In yet more evidence that everything Gev says is rubbish, I had Malteasers top and Galaxy Caramel bottom.