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by Jason Larsen
Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: I don't understand this
Replies: 4
Views: 1758

I don't understand this

Hi, everyone!

For those of you who don't know, I tried to e-mail Dinos Sfyris twice and let him know that yes, we will eventually have a game of Countdown with me hosting. However, I got a failure delivery both times.

So, hello... Dinos Sfyris, I'm paging you.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Hi, everyone! I have determineed that we will have a game of Countdown very soon. Yes, it will be Carey Countdown. However, I have a bit of a problem. The game will be between Dinos Sfyris and Jon Corby, and I have attempted to contact Dinos twice. Oddly enough, I got a failure delivery both times. ...
by Jason Larsen
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: John Inverdale
Replies: 6
Views: 2422

Re: John Inverdale

Do you mean in real life?
by Jason Larsen
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:01 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Goody bag
Replies: 16
Views: 3377

Re: Goody bag

You're very welcome, Matt!

And Ben, Carol must feel like a very good friend of yours.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Teatime Teasers
Replies: 7
Views: 2274

Re: Teatime Teasers

So, Latin just might help you out on Countdown.

Very interesting.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Teatime Teasers
Replies: 7
Views: 2274

Re: Teatime Teasers

That's 11 letters, not 8.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Earthquake fun!
Replies: 29
Views: 4350

Re: Earthquake fun!

I used to barely feel earthquakes even though they happened and all my personal belongings shook, but now since I live back home in Seattle so close to the fault line I can feel them a lot more.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What happens if Carol retires?
Replies: 26
Views: 3839

Re: What happens if Carol retires?

Honestly, I don't think I know you that well.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 27 Feb 2008 (Series 58, Game 41)
Replies: 3
Views: 1419

Re: Wednesday 27 Feb 2008 (Series 58, Game 41)

And she won 5 games?

Wow, that's impressive.
by Jason Larsen
Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 27 Feb 2008 (Series 58, Game 41)
Replies: 3
Views: 1419

Re: Wednesday 27 Feb 2008 (Series 58, Game 41)

I'm better off just asking this. I don't know the answer to this question off hand, but who is Barry Smith's wife?
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What happens if Carol retires?
Replies: 26
Views: 3839

Re: What happens if Carol retires?

You're not a Carol fan, are you?
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1135666

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

David, I'm not sure what he means.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What happens if Carol retires?
Replies: 26
Views: 3839

Re: What happens if Carol retires?

I don't know what Botox is, but as long as she maintains that "everyperson" persona and is loved by everyone, that's all that matters.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: John Inverdale
Replies: 6
Views: 2422

Re: John Inverdale

He seems like a nice guy, although he seems like your casual Brit more than your formal Brit. He makes talking like second nature.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Teatime Teasers
Replies: 7
Views: 2274

Re: Teatime Teasers

They could be compound words also.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Goody bag
Replies: 16
Views: 3377

Re: Goody bag

Hi, Matt!

Good luck on the show. I'll be watching you in two weeks.

Anyway, I think the goody bag has a lot of things in it. I'm almost positive you will get a book that Susie Dent wrote.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What happens if Carol retires?
Replies: 26
Views: 3839

Re: What happens if Carol retires?

I don't think Carol will retire from Countdown anytime soon.

She has had a lot of plastic surgery, she's been there from the very beginning and she's had the pleasure of enjoying the likes of Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam and Des O'.
by Jason Larsen
Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1135666

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Hello again, everyone! I was told to post in this forum every time I come back from a long absence, so I thought I would tell you all that I'm back now. The reason why I left is because I just came back to work last week. My name is Jason Larsen. I like US and UK game shows, going places, talking to...
by Jason Larsen
Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: A huge spoiler
Replies: 0
Views: 1130

A huge spoiler

Ladies and gentlemen, the record for the most money won on the longest running US game show has been shattered. If you don't believe me, watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHN_zE9x_TM&feature=related What a great thing to have happen on Bruce Forsyth's 80th birthday! I only wish he came ...
by Jason Larsen
Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: My boredom will be cured
Replies: 3
Views: 2003

My boredom will be cured

Hi, everyone!

Even though I haven't heard from the young lady I referred to a few days ago, I won't be here as often as I hope to in the near future because I am going back to work on Monday.

Thank you!
by Jason Larsen
Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Susie is great
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: Susie is great

Thank you!
by Jason Larsen
Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:54 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Susie is great
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: Susie is great

Where am I from? The US. Of course, I speak English.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Susie is great
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: Susie is great

I didn't say that, but I also wouldn't bring Susie over here if Countdown was Americanized. We have bright people here.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Urgency and very bad news!
Replies: 2
Views: 1571

Re: Urgency and very bad news!

That's ok, even if it just happens to be a regular game of Countdown.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

David, please see the thread I posted directly above this one.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Urgency and very bad news!
Replies: 2
Views: 1571

Urgency and very bad news!

Hi, everyone! I have closed my Windows Live Hotmail account. I am not sure when my game of Countdown will start, but I have decided to make it a regular game of Countdown. It will be played in the thread devoted to my game of Countdown. Also, I just heard from Dinos and he said he is still intereste...
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Susie is great
Replies: 12
Views: 3934

Re: Susie is great

I like Susie too.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

I don't know when this game of Countdown will be.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:33 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Event names
Replies: 21
Views: 4509

Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions

Those names have such nice rings to them, though.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Event names
Replies: 21
Views: 4509

Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions

Are you all really going to London for a Countdown get-together?
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Event names
Replies: 21
Views: 4509

Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions

There is a place called Bath, England.
by Jason Larsen
Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

I don't believe any of this, but I do know for sure that when this starts, at least Dinos Sfyris will be one contestant.
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Hi, Richard! You're the one who won Des Lynam's first and only season of Countdown, aren't you? Well, I have some bad news for you. Your opponent in this game will be Dinos Sfyris, and he says he is not available on that day. So, the game has been called off until further notice. I want to work arou...
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

My Countdown game has been called off until further notice.

But, I am keeping this thread open for other potential contestants.
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Ok, then I need another player.

Who is going to play against Dinos?
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

When the time comes, I will not state directly what will make this game so special. I will just hint.
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

All right, Michael Wallace and Dinos Sfyris are our two contestants!

The tentative date for this game is Sunday, February 24 at 8:30pm GMT.
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:06 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

No, it's none other than our dark-spectacled friend, Drew Carey. He's a very genuine person, so I think it would be only fair to make the game in his honor.
by Jason Larsen
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Event names
Replies: 21
Views: 4509

Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions

Wow!

COLON, COBATH, we could go a lot of ways with that.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

No

When a player finishes picking their letters and numbers, that's when it will all start.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

No, I should say hand holding-esque Alakazam laden fun, but there will be no cyber cars given away, just cyber money.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Celebrity Countdown?
Replies: 26
Views: 4587

Re: Celebrity Countdown?

I'm thinking of who would be good contestants on a celebrity version of Countdown.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Yes
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Ok, Michael is our first contestant. Jon Corby has been disqualified for offending me in a prior post. I still need one more player.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: A message to everyone
Replies: 5
Views: 2072

Re: A message to everyone

Everyone:

I intended for this to be a serious post. I was only trying to mention that I needed your support during this time. She would not be happy if she read what some of you hadf to say.

This topic is now officially locked.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: A message to everyone
Replies: 5
Views: 2072

A message to everyone

Hello I wanted to let you all know something. Lately, I have been using this forum as a coping tool. I don't know how to say how I feel, but this is why: A couple of days ago, I received an-email from a very good friend of mine. She had gotten married recently, and she had written me to tell me that...
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

No.

Drew Carey is a wonderful man, and please be prepared for a fun game.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1135666

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Hi, Nick! You are another person whose championship victory I had watched. In fact, it was Des O'Connor's first, wasn't it? I want to apologize for going on and on about how well you've done on the previous Countdown mailing list. I have since learned how to type in a calmer tone. Again, congratulat...
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

No, it's Drew!

Those of you that take part in this game, get ready for some Alakazam-laden fun and good discussion about Cleveland, Ohio!
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

That's Drew Carey, the former US Whose Line and current US Price is Right host.

The date of this game is to be determined.
by Jason Larsen
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

This game will be called "Carey Countdown," and it will be in honor of one of the greatest men in this world. It may or may not coincide with the Million Dollar Spectacular episode that Drew Carey will host this Friday in prime time here in America. But, just to make it more appropriate fo...
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

And would you believe I just sent Jim a PM with my game info?

So, he's got the info. If you want to know anything about my game, ask him.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

You're kidding, Jon.

You can play if you want, but if you do decide to play I will need one more player and then keep both of you in mind until the game starts.

The date of this game is unknown at this time.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

Re: My game of Countdown

Oh, I'm sorry, I should have asked, who is interested and who wants to play? I'll make a note of whoever is playing and keep it in mind until the actual game.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: My game of Countdown
Replies: 77
Views: 10986

My game of Countdown

I have decided that I will host a game of Countdown at a date to be determined. I can tell you that it will be a very special game of Countdown that none of you will ever forget.

What do you all think of that?
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: The purpose of MSN Countdown gatherings
Replies: 3
Views: 2148

The purpose of MSN Countdown gatherings

I have a question.

Is the only reason why you all log on to MSN as a group to play Countdown?
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Celebrity Countdown?
Replies: 26
Views: 4587

Re: Celebrity Countdown?

You're kidding.

Is this turning into a mockery, or what?
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Celebrity Countdown?
Replies: 26
Views: 4587

Re: Celebrity Countdown?

You are all very welcome, and thank you all for coming to realize that I was only trying to speak my mind.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Celebrity Countdown?
Replies: 26
Views: 4587

Re: Celebrity Countdown?

To tell you the truth, I was upset to read that. I think Charlie had completely misunderstood that I wasn't trying to beat around the bush. I wasn't going to say that, but then I remembered that it's not what I say when I write, it's how I say it. I should have just came right out and said that.
by Jason Larsen
Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Where were you?
Replies: 26
Views: 3890

Re: Where were you?

We're talking about two different events here, that's why.

I'm confused.