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- Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown specials: The Secret's Out
- Replies: 80
- Views: 12153
Re: Countdown specials: The Secret's Out
Thanks Kirk, same to you. We made it back just before I fell asleep at the wheel, whilst Kai was wide awake all the way, but at least he didn't witter on at me too much like he usually does (well not while he was eating his burger king anyway)!
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown specials: The Secret's Out
- Replies: 80
- Views: 12153
Re: Countdown specials: The Secret's Out
Seems a bit harsh on Kai. They allow children in many pubs. They just don't let them buy alcohol. Why not do the same here? Not after 9pm. Not even before 9pm in the first one we went in to! I was looking forward to having a few drinks too - I should have sent Kai back to the hotel and come out dri...
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Charlie!
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in London - Vote on a date here!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7100
Re: Countdown in London - Vote on a date here!
If you opt for April 24th, the London marathon is on April 25th, so most of the hotels will have been booked up for the evening of 24th - (I'm running it and have tried to book a cheap hotel without success), should anyone be planning to stay over. I don't know if this would cause problems or not, b...
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Debbi Flack
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1514
Re: Debbi Flack
Jason Debbi has every right to delete you as a friend on facebook, I'm sure she has her reasons. Debbi has banned her daughter - she doesn't say she's deleted her account. I'm sure if you requested her to be your friend, she would refuse. You clearly know nothing about children, because if you did, ...
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6653
Re: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
I'm with you on this one Ben, but since moving to the south from the midlands, I've discovered that everywhere north of Watford Gap appears to be classed as 'up north' to southerners!Ben Wilson wrote:THE MIDLANDS ARE NOT THE NORTH. Hence the name 'mid'lands.
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN 2010 results & feedback
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8429
Re: COLIN 2010 results & feedback
Thanks Ben (and his mum) for organising everything yesterday, everyone seemed to have a great time. Sorry you had to leave early last night because you weren't feeling well - hope you're better soon. Thanks for giving Kai and I a lift to and from the pub Chris - it was good to be able to have a drin...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3071
Re: Spoilers for Monday 21st September 2009
Did anybody else notice the error in Rd 11? The selection was TKJEOASGF and when Rachel put GASKET on the board, the other 3 letters were JOE!
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Happy birthday Junaid!
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptojuniors
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3524
Re: Aptojuniors
... or the pushy brothers!Oliver Garner wrote:Will be interesting to see who are the pushy parents here
- Wed May 27, 2009 12:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15977
Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
(thank goodness Kai didn't win the wine!). I bet Mrs Kai begs to differ ;) . Too right, I would have enjoyed drinking that! Thanks for organising a thoroughly enjoyable day Ben, and to his mum for all her hard work, especially keeping Harry and Max quiet and happy by feeding them with cakes, sweets...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Hello and...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2843
Re: Hello and...
Although it felt strange being there without Kai, I'm really glad Cal and I went along You were there? :shock: I thought you weren't going! I'm gutted that I didn't realise otherwise I'd have said hello. Yes Phil, we were there - sitting with Kirk, Charlie etc. having lunch when you all came over! ...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Hello and...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2843
Re: Hello and...
Once again, well done Kirk and commiserations to Jimmy and Neil . What a fantastic day we had, with some excellent games being played - my heart was in my mouth during the semi-final. Although it felt strange being there without Kai, I'm really glad Cal and I went along, and it was great to see some...
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:59 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: New arrival
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3632
Re: New arrival
Congratulations to both of you, and welcome to the world little Lewis! Don't worry, you'll soon get used to being tired and it'll become the norm!
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 finals
- Replies: 179
- Views: 16401
Re: Series 60 finals
I wish we could be at the finals - I'd spoken to Nick and was about to ask him to send me some tickets when Kai came home and told me about the maths challenge on the same day. I did contemplate coming up on my own, but I don't think Kai would ever speak to me again. On second thoughts, I wonder if...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 finals
- Replies: 179
- Views: 16401
Re: Series 60 finals
I wish we could be at the finals - I'd spoken to Nick and was about to ask him to send me some tickets when Kai came home and told me about the maths challenge on the same day. I did contemplate coming up on my own, but I don't think Kai would ever speak to me again. On second thoughts, I wonder if ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: HELP??? PLEASE???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1132
Re: HELP??? PLEASE???
Login and choose your account. The Vodafone bill centre is on the left hand side of the screen above tools. In this is an option to view mobile bills. Hope this helps.
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: SERIES 61
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4811
Re: SERIES 61
That's news to me - it's a good job I check this forum occasionally so that I know what my children are planning!!Callum Laddiman wrote:Kai's pestering me to go on in series 61, however, I don't think i'm ready yet. I might enter for series 62 as well.
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Chris!
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for March 17th
- Replies: 97
- Views: 11819
Re: Spoilers for March 17th
Well done Kirk, you were awesome! Can't wait to see the finals!
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Bug reports
- Replies: 2157
- Views: 479895
Re: Bug reports
Charlie, I actually played a game against a human being tonight :o , and I was winning :o :o . On round 14 when I had declared the target, the game froze and I was unable to input my answer. I closed the window and Lisa challenged me again. While the challenge was still up, I refreshed apterous and ...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONO!
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Save Our Studios
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7338
Re: Save Our Studios
Me too.
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:23 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON! Hope you have a good one!
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: New bug reports
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7554
Re: New bug reports
I'm obviously not a threat to your male dominance then, as I managed to log in for my practice - sometimes its good to be crap! Nah it's not that, we need someone in to do teas and stuff. Ah, it's good to see I do have my uses! I can do teas, but what does the 'stuff' involve?! :) I can't even get ...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Sandwich/Sandwiches
- Replies: 195
- Views: 15717
Re: Sandwich/Sandwiches
A sandwich cut in 2 becomes 2 sandwiches, but a piece of toast cut in 2 becomes 2 halves. I have no explanation, it just is!
Were you bored at work yesterday Jon? You've obviously got too much time on your hands coming up with this thread!
It's sanwidges for me.
Were you bored at work yesterday Jon? You've obviously got too much time on your hands coming up with this thread!
It's sanwidges for me.
Re: Anagrams
CRAB PENSIONER = PIERCE BROSNAN
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation topic
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6376
Re: k8isgr8: official Kate Horton appreciation topic
Perhaps it should have said "talked at her".Michael Wallace wrote:That must've been a fairly one-sided conversation.Jason Larsen wrote:The great lady is speechless! She is at a loss for words! She doesn't even know what to say!
I just talked to her!
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: New bug reports
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7554
Re: New bug reports
Ah, it's good to see I do have my uses! I can do teas, but what does the 'stuff' involve?!Jon Corby wrote:Nah it's not that, we need someone in to do teas and stuff.Naomi Laddiman wrote:I'm obviously not a threat to your male dominance then, as I managed to log in for my practice - sometimes its good to be crap!
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: New bug reports
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7554
Re: New bug reports
It sounds like you might all be triggering the new "female detection" component, designed to prevent the fairer sex practising and thus preserving our male dominance in all aspects of the game. Hurrah! I'm obviously not a threat to your male dominance then, as I managed to log in for my p...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE! Hope you have a stress free day!
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:56 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptobash II: Live News
- Replies: 104
- Views: 9472
Re: Aptobash II: Live News
Charlie, thanks for organising aptobash. Although I don't do much other than practice on apterous because I'm so crap, the boys get a lot out of it and I'd like to thank you for all the hard work you put into it. Maybe one day, with enough practice, I'll be able to enter one of the tournaments mysel...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 13th February 2009
- Replies: 65
- Views: 10018
Re: Spoilers and comments for Friday 13/02/2009
Isn't it pleats, not pleatings?Kathleen Batlle wrote:I thought PLEATINGS would be ok too. Surely you could have dresses with lots of pleatings on them? Oh well, perhaps not. I'd better get myself an OED.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:19 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Making Change
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7098
Re: Making Change
lol!Chris Corby wrote:Well, it feels nice to come into the money sometimesIan Volante wrote: Although if I was that customer, I wouldn't be happy receiving change from someone that's in a state of almost jizzing.
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: dress code
- Replies: 120
- Views: 14457
Re: dress code
my shirt ............ I'm still waiting for mine! :) Oh crap yeah! I completely forgot about that. I told you I was useless with stuff like that. I was about to say "I'll send it tomorrow" but I know I won't, so I'll go for "I'll do it soon" instead :) I'll just keep reminding y...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: dress code
- Replies: 120
- Views: 14457
Re: dress code
............ I'm still waiting for mine!Jon Corby wrote:
my shirt
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:42 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
- Replies: 73
- Views: 10143
Re: Spoilers and comments for Monday 09/02/2009
I think you're joking, but it is actually quite hurtful to see that written down from somebody that you love and respect. But do you know what hurts the most? Being anally raped by David O'Donnell in the gents toilets of Unit One. :shock: .... and the rest of us in the green room thought you two ke...
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many swear words does Kai know?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 8745
Re: How many swear words does Kai know?
Shit loads more than he did before CoC and discovering this forum!!!
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:17 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Oops
- Replies: 62
- Views: 14705
Re: Rachel Riley at the numbers board
Look and Read?Vikash Shah wrote: OMG, what was the name of that 70s kids educational show with the floating pencil that taught handwriting? Y'know, like for the letter 'r' they's keep repeating: "Top to bottom, up and over".
- Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th January CoC
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6020
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th January CoC
Oops, sorry Mrs Kai, I did realise after Corby Jnr corrected me (I think you've missed a post of mine above). I have no trouble believing Kai inherited his smarts from yourself. And you were definitely the best amongst the contestants' mums at the game! (hope my mum doesn't read this) Sorry Junaid,...
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Pet Words,
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3144
Re: Pet Words,
Do your Dad & Jeff come from the same part of the country? There are many local words like this. My favourite, from my Mum having been brought up in Sussex, is TWITTON, a passageway between 2 (parallel) streets. Apparently nearly every county has a different word for this. I once asked everyone...
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Clock
- Replies: 2
- Views: 447
Re: Clock
How the f do you get the clock going? And if the answer is "take off the back", please explain exactly what, and how. Thank you! If I remember rightly, you have to take the plastic ring off the back of the clock, making sure you put it back on the right way afterwards. Then you take the c...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7294
Re: New member
Callum (Laddiman) completely wiped the floor with me in a numbers-only game. I'm now assuming that the entire Laddiman family is made up of geniuses :P No Hannah, I can confirm that this is definitely NOT the case. Both Tim and I are relatively thick and have come to the conclusion that all 4 boys ...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th January CoC
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6020
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 27th January CoC
Mum told me later she found it. Ooh, this is dubious. DoD and myself shouted it out as soon as the 9th letter appeared so Mrs Kai would have to have got it before then. How good is your mum at Goatdown, Kai? Cheers Junaid for that vote of confidence! I did get it actually - you were watching from t...
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17741
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
If anyone going to CoLin hasn't sorted their accommodation out yet, there's a room at the Travelodge going free for Friday and Saturday nights, as we won't be using it.
If anyone would like to make use of it, let me know.
If anyone would like to make use of it, let me know.
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17741
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
Thanks Howard, and make sure you have one or two drinks for me in the pub on Saturday evening!
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:37 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17741
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
Not such a good idea Howard - that would mean I'd have to take Kai with me!Howard Somerset wrote:Even better idea. Let's reclocate COLIN to Antigua.
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:36 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17741
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
Mum's surprise birthday present = Antigua for a week. :( :cry: :( :cry: :( :cry: :( :cry: Antigua for a week vs COLIN is surely a no brainer? FUCK Antigua ;) (Sorry Kai) (Sorry any Antiguans) What if Charlie promises to look after Kai for a week...then the Laddimans can enjoy their holiday, even mo...
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Which brother and why Jason?Jason Larsen wrote:Callum, does your brother have school today?
If so, I feel very sorry for him!
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Thanks for all the birthday messages. I've had a lovely day and am going out for a slap up meal this evening. Dan, Kai is saving his karaoke for the weekend at CoLin, and no Charlie, none of my "delightfully obedient" boys brought me breakfast in bed this morning - Kai set his alarm (which...
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Kai Laddiman
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4810
Re: Kai Laddiman
Do you think we could book Richie Litchfield for a lot of fun in East Sussex in the near future? I had no idea who RL was, so without wishing to shame myself amongst Countdowners, and embarrass RL, assuming he was a Countdown contestant, possibly on this forum, I looked him up on Countdown Wiki! :l...
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Kai Laddiman
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4810
Re: Kai Laddiman
What time tomorrow do you want him - and have you got room for three others?!Lesley Jeavons wrote:ROFLMAO
I've in East Sussex too - maybe I could adopt him, my son loves him already! lol He could come to my aerobics classes and I could expand his range by teaching him moves for It's Raining Men.
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Kai Laddiman
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4810
Re: Kai Laddiman
All three. (But not very well.) Fabulous. And bright with a lovely personality too (from what I've seen on TV and read here). Mrs Kai, well done, and get yer laddie on the stage! :) Thank you Lesley! However, his singing repertoire extends to a rendition of "It's raining men" at a Karoake...
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132350
Re: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Mike
Happy Birthday Dinos. Enjoy the film (whatever you decide to go and see).
Happy Birthday Dinos. Enjoy the film (whatever you decide to go and see).
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13456
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Charlie Reams wrote:A turd. On reflection she revised it to "marginally nicer."Naomi Laddiman wrote:Than what?Ian Dent wrote:Corby,
My Mum said that you were "much nicer"
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
- Replies: 108
- Views: 13456
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 14th January- CoC game 3.
Than what?Ian Dent wrote:Corby,
My Mum said that you were "much nicer"
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:42 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Anyone else not able to load Apterous?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 13079
Re: Anyone else not able to load Apterous?
Nor mine.Kirk Bevins wrote:Yes but it's still not working my end. Hmph.Clare Sudbery wrote:It's up again... Kirk? Care to give it a go?
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: new countdown
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2735
Re: new countdown
i watched the new countdown for the first time today and is it me or is there just no personatlity at all on there? no banter like there used to be. it was rather boring to be quite honest. i dont think i will be able to watch it again. Clearly its just you - having been there for the recording, I ...
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Calculator 11s
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1486
Re: Calculator 11s
Ian Volante wrote:Boobless!
Oh, wrong calculator thing.
- Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Fan mail and recognition
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4080
Re: Fan mail and recognition
Facebook and the like wasn't really around (or at least as popular) back then though, so maybe I should brace myself for an influx of friend requests. Oh - actually, maybe I should actually change my profile picture to one of me as well, rather than some random ugger off the net... ... and I though...