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- Fri May 30, 2014 6:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: A Possible COBIR??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8346
Re: A Possible COBIR??
I really don't understand what the hell you're asking, James. If you hadn't put the cost of a night's stay there, more people may have said yes. The simple fact is, Brum is easily accessible via train, and many people wouldn't require an overnight hotel stay. If every Co-Event started by saying &quo...
- Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
- Replies: 104
- Views: 39235
Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20
I'm in - managed to sort out return train from Kiddy to St Albans Abbey for £16 which means no overnight stay - should be about 9:45 that I get to the club I'll Paypal you the money over this week
- Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:40 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16090
Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Hi - Just to let you know my girlfriend will be dropping in for the morning session - she won't be playing but thought you might need to know for fire regulations and stuff
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 7th 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2854
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 7th 2014
I thought I had a great 9 in HEMATOSIS* - but alas it's not valid
My missus has PSEUDONIM* - great spot even if it's spelt incorrectly
My missus has PSEUDONIM* - great spot even if it's spelt incorrectly
- Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16090
Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
In please
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:11 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Friday 7th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 25)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1088
Re: Friday 7th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 25)
'Twas a good game - shame to see the knock-off Dod knocked out
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
- Replies: 216
- Views: 46499
Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Forgot to say - I'll be driving from south Brum - I can give a lift to anyone along the way if you need it. I'll be going near Nuneaton, Leicester, Nottingham and Newark by the looks of things. Let me know
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
- Replies: 216
- Views: 46499
Re: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Yo peeps I'm in - Gunna send my money through imminently. Anyone wanna let me sleep on their sofa in the room? If the Mrs doesn't come I don't think I'll bother booking a room (I'll just stay out late getting wrecked then hangover it proper stylee*)
*Must refer to Phyl Stylez to check proper usage
*Must refer to Phyl Stylez to check proper usage
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6336
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)
Not sure which one, but I'm hoping DUTYLESS/DUTILESS?Andy Platt wrote:Two eights in the STUDIES+LY round, not by my hand, but noticed them in lexplorer when checking something else. Anyone get one?
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:55 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Near-future contestants?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5916
Re: Near-future contestants?
I've been confirmed for game 3 of the 31st July
- Fri May 31, 2013 7:21 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
- Replies: 604
- Views: 334649
Re: Is Apterous down?
Simply put, yes.
- Thu May 23, 2013 12:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Near-future contestants?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5916
Re: Near-future contestants?
Adam Dexter has passed his audition but seems to think he will be on in Series 70 according to FB but isn't as strong a player as the previous 4. Edward McCullagh 37 – 53 Adam Dexter ring a bell? Haha you guys... Well all I heard is between June and November I think. As the June spots seem to have ...
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13057
Re: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
I think I'm being especially blind.. where's the wanted/offered section? I've looked all through and can't see it :/
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3969
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
A-lol. Surprised any of it got left in. The vulgarity in this show astounds me these days.
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3969
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
Did I hear that right? Nick's idea of a perfect night in is with a glass of wine and a growler?
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:01 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 27th 2013
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11442
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 27th
Thanks. I did the first numbers the same way as you Zarte, and was beginning to question my sanity when I saw Rachel's bizarre method. Thanks for clarifying that I hadn't succumbed to the lunacy a full moon can bring on!
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13057
Re: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
Thanks for the message Tony. Bit confused about the last bit re: Thursday evening. Isn't the event on a Saturday?
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13057
Re: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
Hey. I think I could make this one, provided I have the day off work :) Travelling from Worcester, and buses seem to be in operation from Didcot Parkway, so wondered if anyone was driving from that area? Otherwise, I can get into Reading station for 10am. Will that allow enough time to get over to W...
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 25th 2013
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12335
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 25th 201
I just tried to fast-forward through the adverts, forgetting that I was watching live :/
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
- Replies: 604
- Views: 334649
Re: Is Apterous down?
I just randomly picked some numbers for a number game, and turned out with a single solution puzzle. See if you guys can see it.
3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 1. Target = 623
Have fun
3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 1. Target = 623
Have fun
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
- Replies: 119
- Views: 40347
Re: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Any idea of what time it's going to start? Trying to work out if I'll be able to travel up in the morning, or whether I'll need to come on the preceding day.
- Mon May 21, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Playing apterous at work
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4113
Re: Playing apterous at work
Seemed somewhat ironic clicking "Quick Reply" to type this but here goes: At my workplace, we come away from our screens at lunch, as we'll most likely have been staring at them for about 3 hours. That is all.
- Wed May 02, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name Our Child
- Replies: 110
- Views: 17905
Re: Name Our Child
A-lolMatt Morrison wrote:Ok, Jason! I'll tell her tonight, I was hoping I would be able to get her to take it nicely tonight so that's perfect!Jason Larsen wrote:I mean that Matt
When Heather reads this I bet she'll take it nicely!
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:49 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: What is a tnetennba?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2879
Re: What is a tnetennba?
Well Jason decided to spell it differently in the thread title to the actual post. That lmgtfy thing is well funny... never seen it before! Was literally lolling...
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Name Our Child
- Replies: 110
- Views: 17905
Re: Name Our Child
I think the word Jason means is "Britannique", but you never know...
EDIT: spelling
EDIT: spelling
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Request regarding users and accounts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4238
Re: Request regarding users and accounts
But when it's there, it's a bit unforgivable.... /troll
- Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:25 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Request regarding users and accounts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4238
Re: Request regarding users and accounts
Jason, if you're going to rip into someone, at least have the decency to spell their name correctly...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:16 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 24 Hour Scrabble World Record Attempt (in aid of Polio Plus)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3205
Re: 24 Hour Scrabble World Record Attempt (in aid of Polio P
Sorry to read about Mr Tate... is there going to be another attempt?
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Kerry Alcock's voice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2364
Re: Kerry Alcock's voice
Can't help you with that I'm afraid... however, as a support act, you can listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-RAy22tLo which is my maiden voyage into broadcasting on Youtube
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21540
Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
just saw this - am I too late to enter? Because I would like to...
- Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Headphones
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3855
Re: Headphones
I've just recently bought two pairs of auditory equipment. This was because my previous ones broke in the left ear, which were fantastic Sony earphones, and I also fancied getting some wireless headphones for home. They have both been excellent. The earphones are http://www.very.co.uk/dr-dre-ibeats-...
- Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:58 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Finding art within Apterous
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5698
Re: Finding art within Apterous
I just realised that I got the pencil for DEXTER. Does this count as artful?
- Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:54 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How Googly are you?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7488
Re: How Googly are you?
I come up 14th, which you may find quite surprising. However, there is a gay, black American porn star that shares my name (yeh I know - American :o ). I found this out the hard way at school, whilst doing an image search :o Let me quote "Adam Dexter's a real stunner with his muscular physique ...
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 118301
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Well I had my audition today.. not too brilliant tbh. Missed the 9's, and only solved 1 numbers game. Reckon I came about 2nd or 3rd out of 6, so will be waiting - not too hopefully - for the letter. There's always next time I guess
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:58 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
- Replies: 150
- Views: 45070
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
I finally made it through my front door at 11pm this evening. That makes a massive 8 hour journey because of National Rail not acknowledging Sundays as a day when people would still like to move about reasonably quickly. Lovely event though, and I'm really looking forward to the next one
- Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
- Replies: 150
- Views: 45070
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
So what time is everyone getting there? Are we getting off at Hykeham station and if so are there taxis from here to the venue (I'm guessing not). Lincoln would be easier but I'm guessing it's much further in a taxi.... Errrm according to National Rail I will be arriving at Hykeham at 11:18 . This ...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:57 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Playing apterous at work
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4113
Re: Playing apterous at work
How about actually doing some work?
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
- Replies: 150
- Views: 45070
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
Ooo I would like some luncheon too s'il vous plait If there's still some going I'll paypal you the monies.
- Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Special Spoilers For Monday July 26th 2010
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2072
Re: Special Spoilers For Monday July 26th 2010
I hope you told Jeff off for Worchester!
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 1st 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2063
Re: Spoilers For Monday March 1st 2010
They'll kick themselves when they realise how easy it is to make 10 from 8, 6 and 3.... and I got SHORTCAKE in 3 secs
EDIT: What Kirk said.
EDIT: What Kirk said.
- Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The Sun Countdown Footballers Quiz
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3326
Re: The Sun Countdown Footballers Quiz
So to summarise, then, the thickest of the lot is the Sun researcher for the scoring fail in round 2 and for the plural conundrum. :roll: I think it ought to be noted that there was a disclaimer saying, if I remember correctly, "The scoring system is different on the show". However, why s...
- Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Really nice crossword clues
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1691
Re: Really nice crossword clues
A couple for starters:
CMX (3,5,4,2,4)
A pair of cats making a drum (3,3)
(The second one is slightly easier, and I'm impressed if anyone gets the first!)
CMX (3,5,4,2,4)
A pair of cats making a drum (3,3)
(The second one is slightly easier, and I'm impressed if anyone gets the first!)
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 117368
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Sounds like a problem married men have after a while!Gavin Chipper wrote:I got an adaptor to plug my old joystick into a USB port but my old game didn't seem to recognise that there was a joystick plugged in. Is there a way round this?
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Defining whether numbers solutions are identical
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5208
Re: Defining whether numbers solutions are identical
If you were doing it on Apterous (step by step), you might do 2+1 first anyway. Then you would be left with two 3s in the selection, and you can't distinguish between them. I'd do it (100 - 1)* 3, and not use the 2 at all. I think it's always good practice to do using the fewest numbers, then you c...
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN 2010 results & feedback
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8366
Re: COLIN 2010 results & feedback
Ben, it can't be said enough, brilliant event, really glad I came, and will keep coming :) Lesley, thanks for the fast but safe driving :) D'od, thanks for the shotgun seat in the return, and also the numerous drinks :) Had such a great day, think the highlight was a certain REFINERS against Kirk.. ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:38 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: The new Apterous website is brilliant
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3726
Re: The new Apterous website is brilliant
I always liked Chicago font on the mac. Don't know of a similar one on Windows though. Any font buffs point (no pun intended) me in the right direction? And Jon, thanks for the backup.
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:36 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: The new Apterous website is brilliant
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3726
Re: The new Apterous website is brilliant
At the risk of seeming an ignaramus, I would always have said "A myriad of changes..."; is that not correct?
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29906
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Hi Ben. I noticed through reading through the previous CoLins, that you were asking about the board games. I have one of those, in unused state (my family won't play me, they think it's sad ) Shall I bring that along?
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29906
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Yo
I've paid my moolah, booked it off work, now all that's left is to sort out accom. Who's staying at Travelodge? It seems to be only family rooms left, so dunno about sharing...
I've paid my moolah, booked it off work, now all that's left is to sort out accom. Who's staying at Travelodge? It seems to be only family rooms left, so dunno about sharing...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29906
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Hey hey. Yep I've booked the day off work, just got to work out how to send you the money. I'm doing it via Paypal, does it matter what I mark it down as? I guess it fits best as "Purchase => Services" but don't know what the paypal fee implications are for this. You tell me what you want ...
Re: Movember
'Tis the last day of Movember, and I can't say I won't be sad to shave it off! Will upload picture later, for your amusement. Who knows, this may be a countdown competition I win (for a change).
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29906
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Hmmm I actually think I might be going. I've booked the day off work as a precaution. Just need to work out how to get there? @ Lesley Hines, are you number one) going, and number two) driving there? I am not in possession of a driving license, so would be going via train otherwise (a long train jou...
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: UK Citizenship Test
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8139
Re: UK Citizenship Test
I've got 'open appointments' with Worcester and Birmingham Women's in different departments, where they very kindly say 'feel free to turn up while we're having a clinic and we'll fit you in somewhere'. I'm sure you can show up at Worcester A&E for non-urgent reasons... a few of my colleagues d...
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: A little song for you all
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1892
Re: A little song for you all
I agree with Ralph. Corrie is a Mancunian soap (set in Manchester), and Cockneys are from East London. You need to change it to Mancs, or something like that. It would be like calling someone in Seattle a Hillbilly.
- Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3087
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
LG: "I always have a tune in my head, it's actually quite annoying"
Wow.. can she hear herself? Welcome to our world...
Wow.. can she hear herself? Welcome to our world...
- Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3087
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
Thanks, glad it wasn't only me.... I think she needs to stick to the "singing".Malcolm James wrote:Also in R2 or 3 DC's offering of ORATOR is only 6, not 7, unless I misheard.
- Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3087
Re: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
You gotta admit, she's brave singing that in Manchester! (Or Ignorant....)
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3783
Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
Erm another alt final numbers solution:
((50 + 8) x 3) = 174
174 - (10 - 1) = 165
That is all
((50 + 8) x 3) = 174
174 - (10 - 1) = 165
That is all
- Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Date Dice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2164
Re: Date Dice
I worked it out (I think)
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:31 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Four blokes
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5339
Re: Four blokes
I'm not gunna lie, I looked it up. Nice puzzle though