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- Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 151
- Views: 18050
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What is the difference?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2052
Re: What is the difference?
Why should it be taken down? Or have I missed something?Jason Larsen wrote:Seriously, why hasn't Apterous been taken down?
This matter is up for debate and not intended to be an argument.
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Varsity Countdown
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2505
Re: Varsity Countdown
So not a Co-Ox but a Co-Var?
Would the former not guarantee a higher turnout?
Would the former not guarantee a higher turnout?
- Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What the Donald Duck has happened too
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5261
Re: What the Donald Duck has happened too
...........and we're all confused.Dinos Sfyris wrote:Larsen's back!
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Chris Wills on 1 vs. 100
- Replies: 2
- Views: 881
Re: Chris Wills on 1 vs. 100
I never thought camp meant the same as creepy
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4227
Re: What do you put in a toaster?
On an unrelated note, I'm sure that Toast Toppers used to look and taste a bit like vomit. That's possibly why they're no longer widely available. Toast toppers are certainly still available, and rather like Vol-au-vents look they have been eaten before. But if I close my eyes I can eat them both :...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4227
Re: What do you put in a toaster?
Does anyone else have a problem with these nutty breads making toast that squeaks against your plate setting your teeth on edge?? Sorry - I seem to have too much to say on this subject. Oh, my lunch is ready. Biggest problem with nutty breads, (are you sure it isn't wood?) is that they catch fire s...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:33 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What do you put in a toaster?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4227
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 118307
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Douglas, you are starting to sound like Jason!
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Outnumbered
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3107
Re: Outnumbered
Excellent stuff, the first series was much better then the second, but even so it's still worth watching.
Clare Skinner is indeed hot, but less so than about 10 years ago!!!!
Clare Skinner is indeed hot, but less so than about 10 years ago!!!!
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: RIP Jacko.....
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4745
Re: RIP Jacko.....
I saw bits of the event last night from a distance on the pub telly. Please tell me I was the only one that was seriously expecting him to rise up out of the coffin to a Vincent Price voiceover and start dancing... No you weren't the only one :!: Is it a JW thing that you have a funeral and yet you...
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go
- Replies: 124
- Views: 23439
Re: Contestants You'd Like Too See Given Another Go
I imagine you were quite pleased Hamish slipped through the net in the end, He was very entertaining and great value!
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The Mayor in the Chair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1877
Re: The Mayor in the Chair
Whilst I agree that Richard was the absolute wizzard, my "End of Term Report" says that Jeff and Rachel have done an excellent job in reinvigorating Countdown and those behind the scenes must be highly delighted with how the programme has come on in 2009. Series 60 was something else and t...
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3295
Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
I thought he was better yesterday (Wed) but poor on Monday and Tuesday.
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3295
Re: spoilerz for Wednesday 24th June 2009
Yes, SWMBO.Andrew Hulme wrote:Purely out of interest... is there anyone that finds Tim Vine as annoying as I do?
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Manchester vs Leeds
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6710
Re: Manchester vs Leeds
I wondered if the differences might be down to the use of HD cameras. I don't know if HD were used in Leeds or not - actualy I don't kow if they're used in Manchester! :oops: But I was conscious that facial blemishes etc seem to show up more now so maybe HD is a possible cause. I thought Jackie had...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Limerick Competition
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4540
Re: Limerick Competition
Yes, I was surprised to see how he appeared to struggle with it.Phil Reynolds wrote:I bet she's dreading receiving her teapot now, given that (from the way Jeff struggled to pick it up yesterday) it evidently weighs several pounds even when empty.Derek Hazell wrote:Congratulations to Lily Castles from Summerhill, County Meath.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 61
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3044
Re: Series 61
Nice one PhilPhil Reynolds wrote:I've given him one.Ben Wilson wrote:That 'Neddie' person wants a right slap.Ben Hunter wrote:Yes it's on today http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=42572621
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10952
Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
Meant to mention this yesterday but forgot. Did anyone else notice something highly unusual about the conundrum reveal? Here's a screencap to jog your memory. Two halves of a VFSMB to the first person to post the correct answer. http://philreynolds.org.uk/c4c/eclampsia.jpg It's not unusual for the ...
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10952
Re: Spoilers for Wed 17 June 2009 [Series 60 1st SF]
I've just managed to watch yesterday's show and must congratulate both Kirk and Neil for providing a great spectacle. What a great game, well worthy of a final. Very unlucky Neil to be pipped at the post, but to see Kirk's reactions says it all. I hope Dr Phil took his blood pressure afterwards.
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: A strange Countdown image
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2711
Re: A strange Countdown image
ah thanks, that settles my mind a lot.Jason Larsen wrote:I just sent Thomas an e-mail, Ian.
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: A strange Countdown image
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2711
Re: A strange Countdown image
What does that mean exactly?Jason Larsen wrote: In fact, I think I'll do myself a favor and get this off of my chest.
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:25 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 9634
Re: Which two letters come next in the sequence?
Keep stacking them up, Jon, we know we'll never see your answerJon Corby wrote:I would have to be some kind of colossal bell-end not to.Phil Reynolds wrote:Yeah, but will you?Jon Corby wrote:It would be pretty twattish of me not to tell you the answer.
- Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:31 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Computer cleanup
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1080
Re: Computer cleanup
CCLEANER comes highly recommended, but I've never used it myself:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Good luck
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Good luck
- Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3109
Re: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
I was surprised by the disallowal of CASKED today - it's in the online OED and my Chambers, though obviously not in ODE or on Apterous. I thought that the challenger looked a bit surprised too. I was surprised too, I'm sure I have come across "oak casked" sherry or whisky but I can't find...
- Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3109
Re: Spoilers for Monday June 8th
I was surprised by the disallowal of CASKED today - it's in the online OED and my Chambers, though obviously not in ODE or on Apterous. I thought that the challenger looked a bit surprised too. I was surprised too, I'm sure I have come across "oak casked" sherry or whisky but I can't find...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: When is the Series 60 Final?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2617
Re: When is the Series 60 Final?
Who's Chris?
Shouldn't this be in a spoiler thread?
Shouldn't this be in a spoiler thread?
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2897
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday June 2nd
Don't forget our Neil ZussmanDarren Carter wrote:You, Jimmy, Cate, Shane, James - who's the other one?Kirk Bevins wrote:The quarter finals start next Thursday so there is not enough time left for another octochamp so this series will have to stick with 6 octochamps - not bad.
- Wed May 27, 2009 2:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13333
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
It would be good to SEE the likes of Charlie, Corby, DoDdie and Junaid doing battle again.D Eadie wrote:................ not everyone will come from this forum, so don't feel maligned or upset if you're not asked.
Cheers
Damian
- Wed May 20, 2009 9:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 19th May 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 73)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1905
Re: Tuesday 19th May 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 73)
Very funny Dinos. Good recap too.Dinos Sfyris wrote: Enjoy the show.
Round 1: C E R O R A L E N
C1: CLEANER (7)
C2: LANCER (6)
DC: CORRAL (6)
OT: LARCENER (8)
Score: 7–0 (max 8)
A larcener is a person who commits larceny
Looks like Jimmy's getting a bit nervous and uptight. I hope he lasts out.
- Wed May 20, 2009 7:45 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1058564
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Your apology is acceptedRalph Gillions wrote:I have welcomed some people by name, and I have not welcomed others.
Nothing personal, but inconsistent I dare say.
If anyone is offended my by my omissions I am sorry.
- Tue May 19, 2009 10:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1058564
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
I said that because I didn't have time to address anybody due to my hard feelings. Surely the idea of welcoming people is to make them feel welcome. If I'd seen you'd welcomed loads by name and then I joined and you just lumped me in with all the rest, I would take offence. ....and even worse if he...
- Fri May 15, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 14th May - Jimmy Gough Mania
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4528
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 14th May - Jimmy Gough Mania
Jimmy, had you possibly not spotted mediocre in rd 3, you seemed to raise your eyebrows in surprise when Sue declared an 8 and as you did not have it written down, I thought that you may have seen it in the few seconds before Jeff came to you. I demand an answer! :? Yeah, that's exactly right, I do...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many sugars?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1995
Re: How many sugars?
[quote="Davy Affleck]
I am in Southern Scotland, which is considerably North of most of you. I consider Geordies, Mackems & Monkey Hangers to be soft southerners. I don't drink tea only coffee, Irn Bru & alcohol.[/quote]
Typical fireman
I am in Southern Scotland, which is considerably North of most of you. I consider Geordies, Mackems & Monkey Hangers to be soft southerners. I don't drink tea only coffee, Irn Bru & alcohol.[/quote]
Typical fireman
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Tastes in comedy
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8075
Re: Tastes in comedy
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore by a long wayDerek Hazell wrote:
Which of the following is your favourite double act?
- Morecambe and Wise
The Two Ronnies
Little and Large
Cannon and Ball
Matt Morrison and Phil Reynolds
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4667
Re: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
Good report Dinos, well worth reading, now I'm late for lunch!!
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:16 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2320
Re: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
I haven't been on the show nor have I ever met Danielle but I have read many good things about her, not only on here but on other parts of this interwebby thing too. I would like to wish her well in her retirement and a speedy recovery from surgery. I will pass on the offer of parts of the plaster, ...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The Final Countdown
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2404
Re: The Final Countdown
Glad you said that!Julie T wrote:
Charlie does look a bit chubby-faced in that first pic of Phil's, and a bit terrified!
A photographic illusion, though.
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The Final Countdown
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2404
Re: The Final Countdown
They do all look incredibly human, even the forumites! It's good to hear the Final was so well enjoyed and we non-special ones can look forward to June with increased excitement.
Good set of photos Phil.
Charlie looks like he might have put on a bit of weight!?
Good set of photos Phil.
Charlie looks like he might have put on a bit of weight!?
- Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31792
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Tim Vine has plenty of quick gags, and he seems to be popular. But I'm afraid I think he is beginning to grind me down. A lot of what he says makes me laugh out loud, but the audience doesn't seem to appreciate him very much. Yesterday he wasn't even getting groans. The groans are reserved for Jeff...
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:52 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 20th April 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 52)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 947
Re: Monday 20th April 2009 (Series 60, Prelim 52)
Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid, and an oleate is a salt of oleic acid. I'm still none the wiser, but maybe Dinos can enlighten us all. Nice recap, Howard, although I think our lady octochamp is called Cate as in Blanchett, not Kate as in Winslet. Also Kate brings visions of someone else :x
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: In the real world
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2846
Re: In the real world
Sorry to disappoint you guys, the "end" was me retiring and closing the company.Dinos Sfyris wrote:lol I thought that. Very ominous!Jon Corby wrote:Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:He stayed with me until the end.
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:03 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: World Snooker Championship 2009
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3907
Re: World Snooker Championship 2009
Yeah, I'd like to see Steve win it too, just one last big one.Andrew Hulme wrote:Massive snooker fan, play a lot as well. May as well go for someone that makes me look clever if i'm right, so I'll pick Mark Williams. I want Steve Davis to win it tho!!
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Eyeball it!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3164
Re: Eyeball it!
6.49 on first attempt, that explains why nothing I put up in the house is level or sqaure, also why my snooker is so appalling and proves my putting is pure luck!
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Statistics
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3215
Re: Statistics
Well done Kai, but do we get to see it?
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: In the real world
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2846
Re: In the real world
Also as well, do you guys put that you've been on Countdown on your CV? I had it on for a while and in a couple of previous jobs, interviewers inevitably asked me about it and in one job several years ago, everyone found out and it got the point where it became aggravating. I don't know about anyon...
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:46 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Weakest Link
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29252
Re: The Weakest Link
Dinos, you were shafted! Four times top player and then you get ambushed, hard luck mate, you were clearly the best player there. I haven't seen the WL for a couple of years but I couldn't believe how pedestrian it has become, long pauses, repeat the question, what was that all about? Good interacti...
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31792
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Great, I've seen him on Question of Sport and he was very funny on there. I gather Tim Henman is quite a joker too.Ben Hunter wrote:I went to see the recording of this, and Steve Davis was pretty much the funniest DC guest I've ever seen.Phil Reynolds wrote:Interesting.Kate Horton wrote:Steve Davis
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5552
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 7th April
Just look one post before...............Jon Corby wrote:Cool, will do when somebody posts up the email address for submissions.Charlie Reams wrote:Yes yes a thousand times yes. It's not like you can damage her impression of you any further.Jon Corby wrote:Should I submit my Susie one?
gossamer
Gossamer. Heh heh. Knorks.
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:08 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
- Replies: 276
- Views: 31792
Re: Dictionary Corner Guests for the new series
Excellent, is that Steve Davis the snooker and poker player?
I bet he's got a few good anecdotes if it is.
I bet he's got a few good anecdotes if it is.
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4316
Re: Spoilers for Friday 3rd April 2009
Kinda wonder how she got through the audition tbh. Felt a bit sorry for her :( I was in the audience for these games as it was half term when they were filming and I wanted to see Springer. I was in the green room and Danielle had left me to reassure Sue that it would be fine. She was a massive bag...
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3053
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
An excellent string of games by Cate, and all using pretty standard words rather than the obscure that we have become used to. What's wrong with obscure words? Nothing wrong with them at all, it just feels better to have been beaten by a word I should have seen rather than one I've never heard of.
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3053
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, April 1st
An excellent string of games by Cate, and all using pretty standard words rather than the obscure that we have become used to.
I like the way she said she suddenly became competitive! Look out in the finals, boys
I like the way she said she suddenly became competitive! Look out in the finals, boys
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday, 31st March
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5276
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday, 31st March
This reminds me of "committing suicide". You never heard someone doing suicide without committing it. Or "having sex". You never hear of someone doing sex without having it. You tend to hear lyrics like "I wanna sex you" in rubbish modern hip-hop pop songs. There are l...
- Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Rachel's pronunciation
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3680
Re: Rachel's pronunciation
My class of 11 year olds love to play the countdown numbers game (it can be downloaded) BUT when they play the letters game, the letters have to pronounced correctly. To hear Rachel say "esser" and "effer" is really irritating. Has anyone else noticed or commented on this Yes it...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 8
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4591
Re: Countdown Scatterogries 8
Hmmm. I was incredibly excited in anticipation of Countdown Scattergories 8, but I all I got was Countdown Scatterogries 8. :cry: :lol: I have now corrected it Kai :P. Apterous ain't working for me at the moment (well at least at my end :() so I am not sure if people can use the Lexplorer. No, it's...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 19th March 2009 (Series 60, Game 30)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2426
Re: Thursday 19th March 2009 (Series 60, Game 30)
Percentagewise, he's catching you upHoward Somerset wrote:I'll remind you to check, Chris... if I manage to remember.Chris Corby wrote:Hope I am not like this when I am as old as you Howard
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Google Earth
- Replies: 2
- Views: 767
Re: Google Earth
Probably DesO's brotherPhil Reynolds wrote:Just been looking at the environs of the ITV Yorkshire studios in Google Earth, and noticed that a large number of buildings in the Kirkstall area of Leeds have been modelled in 3D by someone calling themselves 'Damo'. Could it be anyone we know?
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:20 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers, Friday 27th March 2009
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2919
Re: Spoilers, Friday 27th March 2009
I've never heard of "Gaunty" either, nor Colin Murray for that matter but both have been extremely good DC guests. I was particularly impressed with Colin doing his words on his own and using the dictionary provided.
A good call on whoever found them.
A good call on whoever found them.
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8002
Re: Defend Countdown (Daily Mail article)
I was at a dinner party last night and Countdown came up in a conversation with an avid watcher, interestingly she didn’t like the new presenters but couldn’t name them, she didn’t like Carol either because she thought she became too bossy after Richard died, she sits down with pencil and paper ever...