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by mark b davies
Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35806

Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015

Hi Ben
I've sent my entry fee to your paypal for both. Thanks.
by mark b davies
Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 17th 2014
Replies: 24
Views: 7038

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 17th 2014

Congratulations to Dan on an awesome performance and to George too. He made a much better fist of the semi final than I ever would have.
by mark b davies
Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 7378

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014

Congratulations to George. A worthy winner and a nice lad too.

I think we were both nervous beforehand but he handled it much better than I did.

As for the MOULDIER round I didn't finish early I just find it easier to jumble the letters round in my mind without looking at them.
by mark b davies
Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 15th 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 8426

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 15th 2014

Nice to see Tricia getting some credit for being a good player. She said on the first day there how upset she was about what had been written on the forums about her. I was really surprised at her not going for something other than one large in the last numbers game though, knowing how competent she...
by mark b davies
Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday November 25th 2014 (S71 P93)
Replies: 8
Views: 2936

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday November 25th 2014 (S71 P93)

Glad to see the back of Michael Whitehall in dictionary corner today. Totally phoning it in. Didn't even try to hide his disinterest when reading Susie's words out. There must be better guests out there.
by mark b davies
Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November 2014
Replies: 32
Views: 14520

Re: COHUD2014 - Countdown In Huddersfield - Sat 15 November

Nice to meet you too Callum. I really enjoyed my first CO event. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.
James and Jeff did a great job organising.
Despite getting 3 of the top 4 in my first 6 games I thought I did OK finishing top 10.
I'm really looking forward to COLIN now.
by mark b davies
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 3rd November 2014
Replies: 20
Views: 3469

Re: Spoilers for Monday 3rd November 2014

Congratulations George. Really enjoyed your Octorun. See you there tomorrow. Some really good players in the finals so it should be great fun.
by mark b davies
Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October 2014
Replies: 14
Views: 4391

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 28th October 2014

Well played again George.

ENTISOLS in round 13
by mark b davies
Fri Oct 24, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 24th 2014 (S71 P72)
Replies: 22
Views: 6466

Re: Spoilers for Friday October 24th 2014 (S71 P72)

Well played again George. Great numbers round at the end. That's two really capable players you've beaten.
by mark b davies
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday October 23rd 2014 (S71 P71)
Replies: 43
Views: 6435

Re: Spoilers for Thursday October 23rd 2014 (S71 P71)

Gavin I have no problem with the discussion on here. That is great and the right forum for it but the players on the day have no influence over how Susie interprets things. I hope Jonny gets another chance as he seemed an excellent player and George goes on from here.
by mark b davies
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday October 23rd 2014 (S71 P71)
Replies: 43
Views: 6435

Re: Spoilers for Thursday October 23rd 2014 (S71 P71)

Lets just congratulate George on a well played game. You can only play to the conditions on the day. It's not like he objected to the word being allowed. Jonny has said he holds no grudge.
by mark b davies
Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 14th 2014 (S71 P65)
Replies: 10
Views: 2634

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 14th 2014 (S71 P65)

Well played again Dan.

POPULIST in R4.
by mark b davies
Thu Oct 02, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Tickets for the finals
Replies: 10
Views: 4152

Re: Tickets for the finals

I take it you had the same thing then Mark?

James I'll mention it to Damian when I'm there. Maybe they can change it for future finals.
by mark b davies
Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Tickets for the finals
Replies: 10
Views: 4152

Tickets for the finals

I got my letter inviting me to the finals yesterday. In it there was a bit that said I could apply for up to 4 audience tickets which I did straight away by email. Found out today that they are all already gone. How is that fair? You'd think they would put at least 2 aside per finalist. That would o...
by mark b davies
Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 30th 2014 (S71 P55)
Replies: 15
Views: 3963

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 30th 2014 (S71 P55)

KEDDAH as an alternate in round 7.

Nice conundrum for Mike the retired bank manager.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 23rd 2014 (S71 P51)
Replies: 17
Views: 3862

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 23rd 2014 (S71 P51)

Unlucky Mark. I've never had one either. I got 1 short in last Friday's game. Thought I'd done it until I looked at the spoilers. Really frustrating.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
Replies: 23
Views: 5054

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)

Well played Paul. Great set of games. Like you said on the show you were beaten by a good player today. Hope you get through to the finals.
by mark b davies
Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 18th 2014 (S71 P45)
Replies: 12
Views: 3479

Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 18th 2014 (S71 P45)

PARVENUS in R12

Well done Paul on holding it together at the end of what was probably a really long day. I really struggled with that part of it.
by mark b davies
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)
Replies: 21
Views: 4994

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 16th 2014 (S71 P46)

Well played Paul. Great debut against a really tough opponent.
by mark b davies
Mon Sep 15, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday September 15th 2014 (S71 P45)
Replies: 7
Views: 2714

Re: Spoilers for Monday September 15th 2014 (S71 P45)

SPAVINED in R13

SANGUINE in R8
by mark b davies
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)
Replies: 23
Views: 5482

Re: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)

Thanks Jack. Looking forward to seeing your dad (?) Paul. Hope he does well.
by mark b davies
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S4 E2)
Replies: 8
Views: 1818

Re: Spoilers for 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S4 E2)

I think I now have a man crush on Alex Horne.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)
Replies: 14
Views: 2710

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)

Oops. Sorry.
Can't believe they won't let me watch in work.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)
Replies: 14
Views: 2710

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)

Can't watch until I get in from work.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)
Replies: 14
Views: 2710

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)

SEROTINE in the round where DC got softener. Forget which one. Sorry.
by mark b davies
Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)
Replies: 14
Views: 2710

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 10th 2014 (S71 P44)

Horrid word but WOOFTER in round 1.
by mark b davies
Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
Replies: 16
Views: 2822

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)

Reminded me a bit of Mark Murray v Peter Steggle. 2 great players. It was a shame one had to lose.
by mark b davies
Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)
Replies: 16
Views: 2822

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday September 9th 2014 (S71 P43)

Cracking game today. I bet Farhan was twitching when the buzzer went with a second to go.
by mark b davies
Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 5th September 2014 (Series 71, prelim 41)
Replies: 11
Views: 4194

Re: Friday 5th September 2014 (Series 71, prelim 41)

Susie definitely said exeunt because I had exeunts. Checked on ODO only to be disappointed. I remember exeunted being allowed so I thought I'd chance the plural.
by mark b davies
Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
Replies: 23
Views: 5555

Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)

Its just nice to see someone obviously enjoying playing so much. I was too nervous and self conscious for that. David may not have been a world beater but 99% of people going on the show would take what he achieved in a heartbeat.
by mark b davies
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)
Replies: 23
Views: 5555

Re: Spoilers for Thursday September 4th 2014 (S71 P40)

Well said Graham. Its a very different experience being sat there than on the sofa at home.
by mark b davies
Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)
Replies: 13
Views: 2791

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 28th 2014 (S71 P35)

It was a shame Callum was so nervous. He is one of the few people I have played online and seemed very strong. When I saw it was him today I fully expected him to win.
Got tardiness thanks to Andy Platt's STREISAND falseagram.
by mark b davies
Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014
Replies: 23
Views: 7161

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014

I know that James. Loved Nick's intro to round 4 (I think). Your "shout" Douglas.
by mark b davies
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014
Replies: 23
Views: 7161

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday August 25th 2014

I think I've had a lucky escape. I might have gone deaf or mad playing against him today.
by mark b davies
Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)
Replies: 23
Views: 5482

Re: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)

Thanks Mark. Lots of practice to do between now and then. Especially for the conundrum!
by mark b davies
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)
Replies: 23
Views: 5482

Re: Spoilers for Friday August 15th 2014 (S71 P29)

I did hesitate a little with the conundrum as it did seem a bit too easy. I was happy to win one show so to get that score surprised me a lot.
I agree with Mark there are bound to be some other great players in the rest of the series so if I make the quarters I'll be incredibly happy.
by mark b davies
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 14th 2014 (S71 P28)
Replies: 21
Views: 3695

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 14th 2014 (S71 P28)

I'm pretty sure it was an attempt by Rachel. She realised she'd messed up then got it during the break. I definitely didn't offer anything.
by mark b davies
Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday August 12th 2014 (S71 P26)
Replies: 32
Views: 5340

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday August 12th 2014 (S71 P26)

I vaguely remember showing my workings when I filmed this. Not sure why they would have cut it out.
After reading this I checked my notes (I kept all the bits of paper from my time on countdown) and its all written down so I don't think it was an issue.
by mark b davies
Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 14th 2014 (S71 P28)
Replies: 21
Views: 3695

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 14th 2014 (S71 P28)

I completely agree with Gavin. This wouldn't be anywhere near good enough in the finals. But as Tony very kindly says I was exhausted after a full days filming. I could barely think in this game.