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by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
Replies: 24
Views: 5494

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1

There were loads of brill funny stuff too, just about all of it cut out, unsurprisingly, including the 2nd T of BATTALION falling off when it was revealed the first time :!: :lol: There should be an official Countdown DVD of Zarte's appearances, including deleted scenes and gallery commentary as an...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
Replies: 24
Views: 5494

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1

You've got me really conscious about my nose now, I didn't even realise I did it!
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 19)
Replies: 24
Views: 5494

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 25th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 1

Go Zarte! Mind you, not sure it is correct to put one of the players' names as the conundrum mix though, even if he didn't know his own anagram. I was in 2 minds about that, I thought it was a genuinely lovely touch, but I do agree with you, that he might have known his own anagram, and that would ...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6762

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

That was such a thumping, I think it counts as 2 wins.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6762

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

You carry on pretending that counts if it helps you sleep at night ;)
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6762

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

Yeah, Zarte rhymes with Satay and Latte :) I gotta call bullshit on this one. I hope I haven't been saying satay wrong all the time, if I have that's sad because it makes it sound posh like partay. Latte is ok to be posh because it's coffee. You've been saying satay wrong all the time :) You looked...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 15
Views: 3453

Re: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Matt, if it makes you feel better, I found it very funny.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 24th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 18)
Replies: 4
Views: 1285

Re: Wednesday 24th July 2013 (Series 69, Prelim 18)

Andy Platt wrote:
Jack Worsley wrote:C1: Champion Rory Coleman (3 wins, 264 points.) A semi-professional football
Love this
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6762

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

Just looked on the Wiki. 10 maxes is better than I thought :)
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 18)
Replies: 31
Views: 6762

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 24th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim

Blimey! I never realised it was Zarte from Apterous until he picked the three large numbers. :lol: Zarte I was surprised to see you were a sensible person, for some reason I thought you would be a nutter. ;) Well done on your ton debut. 8-) I can assure you, if you saw some of the exchanges that we...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 15
Views: 3453

Re: One Hundred Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Jude Law -> Haley Joel Osment = A.I. I think
Bruce Willis -> Gary Oldman = 5th Element
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday July 22nd 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 806

Re: Spoilers For Monday July 22nd 2013

Graham isn't part-time any more, JR! He's a fully signed-up member now :)

But yes, I can confirm that there were quite a few funny moments this week. I do hope at least some of them make the edit.
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Hey guys, just 2 and a half weeks to go, so I thought I’d add an attendees list so you can see who you’ll be rubbing shoulders with ;) In addition to myself and Amie, obviously confirmed attendees are: Innis Carson Adam Gillard Jack Worsley Mark Deeks Jack Hurst Conor Travers Jen Steadman James Nguy...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:52 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Negative numbers... why not?
Replies: 15
Views: 4984

Re: Negative numbers... why not?

Guy Barry wrote:Let's say the selection is 100 75 9 1 2 4 and the target is 954. One obvious way of doing it is (100 x (9 + (1/2))) + 4, but the rules don't permit it and there's no simple way of transforming it to a method that doesn't use fractions.
What, like (100+4+2)*9 ?
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 36
Views: 8346

Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Fuck how did that take me so long, PATRIOT GAMES!
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9)
Replies: 14
Views: 2346

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9

Did anyone else notice the anomaly with the last numbers? Methinks someone had a little cheat. Yes Jessica, home from College, distinctly heard challenger say 75+7+8+5+4 (not in that order) but when he repeated it while Rachel was writing it down he didn't include the five!! Mauro/Jessica Bingo.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: That missing episode...
Replies: 10
Views: 3445

Re: That missing episode...

LMAO!

Love it - can you do all the recaps from now on? :P
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9)
Replies: 14
Views: 2346

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 11th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 9

Did anyone else notice the anomaly with the last numbers?

Methinks someone had a little cheat.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 36
Views: 8346

Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Meryl Streep/Uma Thurman - Prime
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Logic Puzzle: The Case of the Missing Countdown Episodes
Replies: 22
Views: 8583

Re: Logic Puzzle: The Case of the Missing Countdown Episodes

I hate logic puzzles, as I don't have any - but can you continue to write them please, I'm quite glad just of a story ^_^
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
Replies: 14
Views: 4555

Re: Getting a UK Countdown ranking

Would be useful for exact seedings and the like though :)
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting a UK Countdown ranking
Replies: 14
Views: 4555

Re: Getting a UK Countdown ranking

I can't offer a very in-depth opinion as I don't know 1) what the Scrabble thingy is like and 2) how manageable all this is.

But on paper, I like the sound of it.
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Graeme Cole wrote:
Zarte Siempre wrote:whilst we don't have an 100% finalised venue, we can confirm with 99.99999999% certainty, that it will be held at a venue on Grays Inn Road in London, almost right next to Kings Cross station.
Wow! One in ten billion!
There was a very late change of heart :( (from them, not us)
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 36
Views: 8346

Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon

oh and Liam Neeson/Billy Nighy is love actually.
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 36
Views: 8346

Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Brosnan to Carlyle is "The World is Not Enough"
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Cryptic Clues - Help Please!
Replies: 17
Views: 7187

Re: Cryptic Clues - Help Please!

I had to ruin people's hard work, but it's actually Clare Balding, not Claire...
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)
Replies: 9
Views: 3266

Re: Spoilers for Thursday July 4th 2013 (Series 69 Prelim 4)

John Douglas wrote:R4 - wasn't POSTDATED (9) possible?
No - tried it myself.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Replies: 36
Views: 8346

Re: Fifty Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Is this individual effort or as a group. Cause I don't really watch films, but I could probably fill in a few gaps.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
Replies: 32
Views: 8698

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..

Alright, I've tried John W directly now, see if he's any more forthcoming, heh.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
Replies: 32
Views: 8698

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..

I've tweeted the c4c twitter, to see if we can at least get a score for the Wiki.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Exciting announcement! Due to the nature of the venue change to our friends at The George for this year, we've settled on a loose theme for this years' Cobliv! So I can now announce that August 3rd shall be... THE MADNESS OF COBLIVI:LON! There'll be a hint of madness throughout the proceedings, firs...
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim...3)
Replies: 32
Views: 8698

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 3rd 2013 (Series 69 Prelim..

Is it possible that there was something about the technical side that went madly wrong?
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Now THAT sounds like fun...
by Zarte Siempre
Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)
Replies: 23
Views: 6382

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday July 2nd 2013 (Surprise Special!)

Philip Jarvis wrote:A nice surprise for today. I wonder why they screened it today rather than yesterday? It seems strange that the first game of series 69 was immediately followed by a special.

Great to see Ryan smiling so much. Perhaps he can give Dylan some lessons.
xD
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

Did you SEE the blokes on the poster?!?! I don't wanna see that any more than you do...
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Tube's not the way to go if I'm around unless you want to see a crippled man fly down an escalator in a somersaulting wheelchair...

(I will punch anyone who says they WOULD like to see that)
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

I merely got confused with the road directions within a tight area. YOU took us to a different part of London!
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

There's a bus that goes from the front of it, can't remember how long it took last year - bout 20 mins? Hopefully someone will back me up on this. Just don't let Ryan direct you once you get off said bus.
by Zarte Siempre
Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 12088

Re: CoBliviLon13 (aka CoKX) - 3rd August 2013

Would you like an update?!?! I think you would! We can now officially announce the venue for CoBliviLon! THIS YEAR'S COBLIVILON WILL BE HELD AT "THE GEORGE" ON THE STRAND/FLEET STREET Those with a better memory amongst you will remember that it was the venue for the pre-drinks for last yea...
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013
Replies: 50
Views: 11131

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday June 28th 2013

Really tense, super final guys - great to watch! Congrats to Giles who is undoubtedly a worthy and fantastic champion, your word knowledge is second to none! And congrats also to Andy (hey, the coolest people are always runners-up :D ) Roll on the next series! #TeamJen WELL FUCK YOU VERY MUCH! In o...
by Zarte Siempre
Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Replies: 55
Views: 29158

Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013

I just realised, that I haven't actually said on here - put me down as a provisional - would really like to try and find a cheaper hotel though =/
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Near-future contestants?
Replies: 22
Views: 5890

Re: Near-future contestants?

Ah, I probably saw you then, seeing as I was in the audience for the first 2 games as well. Hope you had fun :)
by Zarte Siempre
Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Near-future contestants?
Replies: 22
Views: 5890

Re: Near-future contestants?

Anthony Endsor wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
Jordan F wrote:I believe I saw it mentioned that Dylan is taping...either this month or early next, do not remember which.
It's in 2 weeks time I believe. Possibility of him and Zarte as a matchup. 8-)
Zarte recorded today
I feel like I'm being spied on...
by Zarte Siempre
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday June 14th 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 3373

Re: Spoilers For Friday June 14th 2013

although I thought it was COMMOTION, until I realised during the pause that there were 2 N's. :P :oops: ) Same for me. Fantastic first quarter final. Well done to both players! :) And me - though I did get it between shouting COMMOTION at the telly loudly, and Giles actually giving his answer. I st...
by Zarte Siempre
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who would you like to see in DC?
Replies: 219
Views: 41142

Re: Who would you like to see in DC?

Nina Boyd wrote:How about Penelope Wilton, just to show all you embryos that Penelopes can be wonderful, too!
Hahahaha
by Zarte Siempre
Fri May 31, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53484

Re: Guess who...

Ooops, my bad - Roy Walker? I think he's done a bit of acting :)
by Zarte Siempre
Fri May 31, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary corner....
Replies: 16
Views: 4177

Re: Dictionary corner....

Penelope Please is the sister of Tricia Thankyew
by Zarte Siempre
Fri May 31, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53484

Re: Guess who...

...no :P
by Zarte Siempre
Fri May 31, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53484

Re: Guess who...

To Adam's - Alexander Armstrong.

But for myself, finally I have somewhere to put this - Who did I see in London recently? He was carrying a musical instrument box.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown demise
Replies: 14
Views: 4351

Re: Countdown demise

Having been a Countdown fan for many years I now find that I have to give it up. Who in their right mind insists on bringing back that very unfunny lady, Jo Brand. The format has to be changed. Get rid of the so called celebrities which seems to consist of out of work second rate magicians, comedia...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary corner....
Replies: 16
Views: 4177

Re: Dictionary corner....

Wouldn't call RAMEKINS obscure, but apart from that I wholly agree, Graeme.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51)
Replies: 20
Views: 4478

Re: Spoilers for Thursday May 30th 2013 (Series 68 Prelim 51

My game for today - not as good as the last few days, but still chirpy enough

Image
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown demise
Replies: 14
Views: 4351

Re: Countdown demise

Because there seems to be a trend for taking 3 years between each letter. Tis irritating.
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown demise
Replies: 14
Views: 4351

Re: Countdown demise

My dear old Mum and I have this sorted perfectly. Sky+ show ---> watch after dinner ---> fast forward letter choosing ---> Mum reads me the letters so I can write them down ---> Listen to words available ---> Skip guests bit depending on who it is (Gyles Brandreth gone, Dr. Phil good) ---> watch mor...
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Dictionary corner....
Replies: 16
Views: 4177

Re: Dictionary corner....

and the fat cat sat on the mat
by Zarte Siempre
Thu May 30, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 137123

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

Here's one that I've gradually pieced together from memory. As I can find no record of the episode in question anywhere I'd be grateful for any confirmation. It took place as part of the TV version of Simon Mayo's Confessions , a show where members of the public were embarrassed by revelations of t...