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- Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6559
Re: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
Good to see some momentum picking up across the board!
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6559
Re: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
Look forward to you representing in the saarf Jimmy!
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6559
Re: Someone should organise a CO event that's not up..
Ah come frum Essix an I live norf ov Watford Gap.
But Leicester is not in the north, e.g. we enjoy warm summers and don't have hills.
You might like to visit the next CoLei and see for yourself..?
Jeff
But Leicester is not in the north, e.g. we enjoy warm summers and don't have hills.
You might like to visit the next CoLei and see for yourself..?
Jeff
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei thoughts for 2010
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5340
Re: CoLei thoughts for 2010
Hands up who's got exams this summer?
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How autistic are you?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18609
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: who is the 2009 Champion of Countdown
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2935
Re: who is the 2009 Champion of Countdown
Why not have a series every week, then have the two highest scoring contestants from that week play on the Friday to see who goes through to the end of the month finals, which would have the best four contestants from that month fighting it out to see who gets to play in the end of the quarter-year...
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown on Big Brother
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10825
Re: Countdown on Big Brother
...and a very able host of The People Versus. Superb show that was.
Jeff
Jeff
Re: Apology
Derek, no.
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29827
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Without trudging back through the posts, can we have a reminder on what the dealio is with lunch?
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:39 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Yorkshire Sayings
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5323
Re: Yorkshire Sayings
Eranu.
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:59 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Yorkshire Sayings
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5323
Re: Yorkshire Sayings
And that'll be have, not had.
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:13 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Xmas=Darts
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6414
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Foreign dictionary Apterous
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7575
Re: Foreign dictionary Apterous
Ah oui, il est fort ce mec !
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Krypton Factor
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4332
Re: The Krypton Factor
1 vs 100 is excellent telly. The post-CoLei Varsity quiz machine sesh featuring 1 vs 100 was unduly hard.
Will make a note to tune in, Dinos - good stuff.
Jeff
Will make a note to tune in, Dinos - good stuff.
Jeff
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei thoughts for 2010
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5340
Re: CoLei thoughts for 2010
*Bump*
Any further thoughts, anyone?
And what's your availability like in April? Asides revising for exams or washing your hair?
Jeff
Any further thoughts, anyone?
And what's your availability like in April? Asides revising for exams or washing your hair?
Jeff
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei thoughts for 2010
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5340
Re: CoLei thoughts for 2010
I'm with you on that one, Michael!!
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei thoughts for 2010
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5340
Re: CoLei thoughts for 2010
Re textcode, Kai, are you old enough to remember a series called Britain's Brainiest as hosted by Carol Vorderperson.......? I take it everyone is happy with the venue? A good range of feedback from everyone - thanks very much. If you want another October-Countdown-fest then I'm happy to do that and...
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:32 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: UK Citizenship Test
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8117
Re: UK Citizenship Test
The speed limit is indeed variable on French motorways depending on the weather - 130km/h normally, reduced to 110km/h in conditions represented by a white cloud with a black outline above an array of black forward slashes. The national speed limit sign in Britain differentiates between vehicle type...
- Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei thoughts for 2010
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5340
CoLei thoughts for 2010
Hi all
I've been toying with what to do for CoLei in 2010, but before I show my cards, have you people got any preferences or changes that you'd like to see?
Jeff
I've been toying with what to do for CoLei in 2010, but before I show my cards, have you people got any preferences or changes that you'd like to see?
Jeff
- Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: UK Citizenship Test
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8117
Re: UK Citizenship Test
12. Rubbish. No excuses, your honour.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Hi all Now then - here we go with the full results: Practice rounds R.1: K T N I E D O C M R.2: 100, 6, 8, 5, 7, 9. Target: 265 R.3: R I V V I G U N S (conundrum) SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER S...
- Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Many thanks for your kind words and thumbs up. I appreciate that some of you felt a little hard done by with the pairings - I take the comments on board and will aim to give the whole thing some more structure next time, provided of course you'll come back! Full results and photos from my camera (th...
- Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Simon Myers is confirmed in - we now have 22 people taking part.
I have just sent an email and/or a PM out to all entrants - do contact me if you have any queries (if you haven't received anything).
Cheers
Jeff
I have just sent an email and/or a PM out to all entrants - do contact me if you have any queries (if you haven't received anything).
Cheers
Jeff
- Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Whatever goes up must invariably also come down? Innis Carson and Lee Fisher have given up their places, so anyone who's still interested and not yet committed now has some breathing space. Junaid - will contact you as soon as the cheque arrives. Simon - do get in touch if you want in. Cheers y'all ...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
All Two further entries have been confirmed this evening and now just one place remains. Gerry Atkinson Paul Atkinson Matt Bayfield Kirk Bevins Mike Brown Innis Carson Darren Carter Lee Fisher Tony Graham Jack Hurst Josh Hurst Kai Laddiman Jon O'Neill Karen Pearson Richard Priest Charlie Reams Alec ...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Hi everyone Not long to go now - and just the last three places remaining! _______ To answer everyone's questions in order: Kai - Sincere apologies. You should have been on the list and are now included on the revised list of entrants below. Do not worry - you are in. Darren - Yes, we all play with ...
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Hi everyone - sorry for not having responded sooner. To those of you who have left me messages, I have now responded, and those who have confirmed their places on the day are highlighted below in the updated list of entrants: Gerry Atkinson Paul Atkinson Matt Bayfield Kirk Bevins Mike Brown Innis Ca...
- Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Kai Laddiman booked his place today (with thanks to mum Naomi).
Cheers
Jeff
Cheers
Jeff
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Un solveur pour "le compte est bon"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 548
Un solveur pour "le compte est bon"
All FYI - the below landed in my inbox earlier in the week; possibly of interest. Jeff ______________________ Bonjour à Tous, Un petit mot pour vous dire que j'ai réalisé un "solveur" (pour le compte est bon) pour le jeu des chiffres et des lettres. Vous le trouverez sur cette page : http:...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Another two in the last hour or so:
Gerry Atkinson
Paul Atkinson
Matt Bayfield
Kirk Bevins
Mike Brown
Tony Graham
Jack Hurst
Josh Hurst
Karen Pearson
Richard Priest
Julie Taylor
Ben Wilson
Jeff
Gerry Atkinson
Paul Atkinson
Matt Bayfield
Kirk Bevins
Mike Brown
Tony Graham
Jack Hurst
Josh Hurst
Karen Pearson
Richard Priest
Julie Taylor
Ben Wilson
Jeff
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
No problem Charlie - have PM'd you with my address.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Some further entries have been confirmed this evening, and the number of entrants now stands at ten: Gerry Atkinson Paul Atkinson Matt Bayfield Kirk Bevins Mike Brown Tony Graham Jack Hurst Josh Hurst Karen Pearson Richard Priest So we're now in double digits and the good news is we have more entran...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Ok, thanks Darren.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Just three weeks to go now and a reminder that you can still confirm your place in the tournament for £9 - either via PayPal ( jeffrey_clayton@hotmail.com ) or with a cheque (postal address on request). The updated list of players stands at seven, with: Matt Bayfield Kirk Bevins Mike Brown Jack Hurs...
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Ok Kirk, we'll keep an eye on the clock on the day. Thanks for letting me know and good luck in that final. I have been promised three more entries and cheques in the post via PM today; I will contact those individuals upon receipt of funds. To those of you still waiting for others to move first - a...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
10:30-17:00, Kirk - same as last year, give or take.
Dartygoatdown neither compulsory, nor compulsive.
Jeff
Dartygoatdown neither compulsory, nor compulsive.
Jeff
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Hi all Sorry for the absence - to answer your questions: * The close for payments will be the Friday evening before. That'll be the last time I'll check everything online before we go live on the Saturday. * The entrants thus far confirmed are: Matt Bayfield Kirk Bevins Mike Brown Karen Pearson Rich...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Happy to announce that some entries have been confirmed online and through the post in recent days. Don't delay, people!!
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Kai - 10:30 til 17:00.
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
Re: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Get people to repay you with wine, Karen!
jeffrey_clayton@hotmail.com is the address.
If you're not happy to transfer online, send me a private message and I'll provide you with my postal address.
TIA
Jeff
jeffrey_clayton@hotmail.com is the address.
If you're not happy to transfer online, send me a private message and I'll provide you with my postal address.
TIA
Jeff
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
- Replies: 142
- Views: 16082
CoLei2 - Saturday 10 October 2009
Ladies and gentlemen - CoLei2 is open for business. The second Countdown tournament in Leicester will take place at The Stoneycroft Hotel on Saturday 10 October, hosted by Jeff Clayton. * Join us for an action packed day of words and numbers. * Pit your wits against the clock - can you solve the Cou...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
Sod's law, Junaid. Everyone else, put Saturday 10 October in your diaries. I'll set up a new thread with full details tomorrow but the event will run identical to last year (plus the other half of last year's room aswell, so we'll get windows / natural light / fresh air etc).
A demain
Jeff
A demain
Jeff
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
Going to the hotel this afternoon to book it. Following requests, I am avoiding the weekends of 3/4 and 17/18 October, but otherwise, I may have something to announce later this evening...
Jeff
Jeff
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Celebrity Countdown - 1998
- Replies: 3
- Views: 804
Celebrity Countdown - 1998
A wee snippet has wormed its way onto that video sharing website which begins with those rather jazzy opening titles and theme.
I liked that theme! And still do now!!
Enjoy
Jeff
I liked that theme! And still do now!!
Enjoy
Jeff
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:18 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: One for Kirk - name that rollercoaster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1031
One for Kirk - name that rollercoaster
Have a look (and a listen) to this - from the brilliant You Bet! in the mid-90s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYDaLfhq-j4
Let us know how you do??
Jeff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYDaLfhq-j4
Let us know how you do??
Jeff
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2609
Re: CoBruss
I like drinking beer. Strawberry beer is nice. It helps me to disengage.
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoRigRig
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2661
Re: CoRigRig
It might clash with CoBra, to be held in Brackenwood, a leafy suburb in north Leeds. Date to be kept secret.
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
A good point well raised, Dinos (with apologies for the late response - I've just returned from a week away). The wall at the back of our venue last year was actually a partition; there was another group in the other half of that room and they had the window end. So if you take the partition out, jo...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:55 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6953
Re: Apterous Summer Open FINAL WEEK
The de facto final in the U1200 between myself and Matthew Green played out on Tuesday evening, and the results are the following: MG 75- 82 JC : http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=96016 JC 60- 87 MG : http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=96045 MG 77 -61 JC : http://www.apterous.org/view...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
Was it a rosé during the lunch break last year Karen..? Plenty opportunities for drinking - either in the bar at the hotel or, as per last year once the event finished, Varsity which is on the way to the rail station and city centre (among other bars indeed). The hotel does a full menu aswell, so ye...
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
Superb!!
Any more takers??
Any more takers??
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5790
Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
Ladies and gents Having discussed the matter with some of the class of 2008, it is my intention to run another tournament in Leicester this year. I am aiming for late September / early October - supposedly a quieter time in the Countdown and Scrabble seasons, everyone's back off holiday and no stude...
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 4
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8919
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 4
U1200 result
Jeff Clayton 2 - 0 Lesley Hines
JC 89-77 LH: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95020
LH 81-82 JC: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95033
Very well played, Lesley - a tough cookie!
Jeff
Jeff Clayton 2 - 0 Lesley Hines
JC 89-77 LH: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95020
LH 81-82 JC: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=95033
Very well played, Lesley - a tough cookie!
Jeff
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: "What is COLIN?" and other questions
- Replies: 37
- Views: 34156
Re: "What is COLIN?" and other questions
Actually there might be a COLEI 2009 in the offing...... early stages of planning but PM/message me if you'd be interested.
Jeff
Jeff
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown In Bristol 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4326
Re: Countdown In Bristol 2009
Sorry to chiss on the pips - I will now not be able to attend.
Good luck to all taking part though if it does go ahead.
Jeff
Good luck to all taking part though if it does go ahead.
Jeff
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:45 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7091
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 2
U1200
Jeff Clayton 2-0 Daniel O'Dowd
89-73 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=84383
98-96 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=84393
Wod a good doo!!!
Jeff
Jeff Clayton 2-0 Daniel O'Dowd
89-73 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=84383
98-96 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=84393
Wod a good doo!!!
Jeff
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open Week 1
- Replies: 88
- Views: 11186
Re: Apterous Summer Open Week 1
U1200 result
Jeff Clayton 2-1 Rob Thomas
68-75
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80705
87-60
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80723
92-53
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80737
Jeff Clayton 2-1 Rob Thomas
68-75
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80705
87-60
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80723
92-53
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=80737
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Apterous Summer Open
- Replies: 118
- Views: 15650
Re: Apterous Summer Open
I'll have a go at the U1200 please.
Jeff
Jeff
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What's the best car you've ever had?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6424
Re: What's the best car you've ever had?
For me, the one in which I learned to drive - a 1994 1.4 Citroen ZX. It lacked certain mod cons, such as a rev counter and power steering, but was very patient!
Jeff
Jeff
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Channel 4 puts archives online
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1792
Channel 4 puts archives online
Andy Duncan, CEO of Channel 4 was interviewed on Jeff Randall Live earlier this evening and mentioned a new online archive facility going live next month. The below article gives more detail. Will Countdown feature among the content...? Jeff _____ Channel 4 puts archives online Channel 4 is to becom...