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- Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 11761
Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
On our forum the same sort of things happen, it starts off as a perfectly reasonable thread and then something is said and then someone says something off topic and then someone says something and it goes out of control. The best thing is to laugh about it because you need to take whatever people sa...
- Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:06 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 11761
Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Unfortunately I disagree with Craig on this one, Jon seems like a funny guy, he is obviously after a bit of banter, I think he is a character you either like or you don't but I quite like him. Every forum has these characters and I am a member of a golfing forum and we have those characters on there...
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Game 33
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5164
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Gam
Ok I checked and it was 75, my mistake, so it was like getting 952 from 100, 75, 50, 25, 6, 3 when you have to do 23,800/25 at the end, that sort of solution?
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Game 33
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5164
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Gam
I thought it was 25, we'll see in a recapJohn Garcia wrote:I'm pretty sure it was 75 rather than 25 (i.e. 75,50,100,4,6,3)David Barnard wrote:I've solved the 2nd numbers that Rachel didn't (50/25)X4X100=800+6+3=809
Before part 3 has started as well
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Game 33
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5164
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Gam
I've solved the 2nd numbers that Rachel didn't (50/25)X4X100=800+6+3=809
Before part 3 has started as well
Before part 3 has started as well
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 32
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2146
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Preli
I'm surprised a player of Peter's calibre actually missed numbers rounds 2 and 3, they were easy(ish) spots
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 32
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2146
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Preli
I have played it loads of times at scrabble (it's valid on that) and it has obviously become second nature to me to play that, I stand corrected once again lol
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:REA - Reading - Saturday of Easter Weekend 2012
- Replies: 63
- Views: 15833
Re: CO:REA - Easter Saturday 2012
I have looked at the train fares and it's £8.50 for a single so it could be promising
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:REA - Reading - Saturday of Easter Weekend 2012
- Replies: 63
- Views: 15833
Re: CO:REA - Easter Saturday 2012
Train is looking like £22.75 each way and it's over 5 hours which means I'd have to stay over 2 nights probably which could get quite pricey. It's still not a no from me though as I might drive down and back in the same day to save on accommodation fees. I might give it a go to make up for not bein...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 32
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2146
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 21st 2012 (Series 66 Preli
AMILDAR in round 13
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who is your favourite presenter?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4710
Re: Who is your favourite presenter?
Nick's banter with Ann today definitely made me like him more, he is definitely starting to settle in and the shows are flowing better now.
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:17 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4553
Re: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
Thanks for the info Graeme, if I ever turn up in a co event (which I plan to do very soon) and end up playing you, then 6 small will be automatically requested when it's my turn to pick the numbers :D Agreed, Graeme's 6S is crap :) I have got my countdown cards out now and practising :), actually 6...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4553
Re: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
Incidentally, I watched Andy McGurn v James Hall on what I now realise was the day I had my phone audition, and kept score against them at home. I don't remember whether James or I would have won, but I do remember that it was very close, and I noticed he was a good 6 small player and thought "...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:00 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4553
Re: Spoilers For Monday February 20th 2012
Well played Peter, nice to see a player taking risks as well (although they didn't always come off), very good player though
- Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who is your favourite presenter?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4710
Re: Who is your favourite presenter?
I thought Jeff was a one off, the show just flowed with him and he knew the things to say to the contestants that didn't do so well, Nick's occasional comments to 4's, failed conundrum solves etc adds to his charm I think, although I prefered Jeff
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132626
Re: Birthdays
An interesting task (for those of you that have the time or inclination) would be to make a calendar of countdowner's or forumites birthdays, I am December 7th if anyone wants to do it, I know that I can't be bothered too though
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132626
Re: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Charlie, I envy anyone who has a birthday on a friday night, oh well will be my turn in a few years My turn next year for a Friday birthday, not really softening the blow of the big 3-0 any but I'll take what little I can get. Back OT: Happy birthday series 47 champion Chris Wills. :...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132626
Re: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Charlie, I envy anyone who has a birthday on a friday night, oh well will be my turn in a few years
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday February 15th 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2921
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday February 15th 2012
Chris was solid on his debut. Some good spots but still plenty to improve on although nerves were bound to be a factor
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Maybe I should tone down my facebook posts as they may screen me, if anyone is reading this that does the screening, I'm nice really, I don't bite
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5766
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
I don't really see the controversy behind pluralising mass nouns, the rules clearly state that you cannot pluralise a mass noun but you can pluralise a food eg tandoori/tandooris although 'sedations' could be plausible in the fact that maybe an animal could have had 2 sedations in its life, I dont ...
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5766
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
I don't really see the controversy behind pluralising mass nouns, the rules clearly state that you cannot pluralise a mass noun but you can pluralise a food eg tandoori/tandooris although 'sedations' could be plausible in the fact that maybe an animal could have had 2 sedations in its life, I dont k...
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How Googly are you?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7750
Re: How Googly are you?
LOLMark Deeks wrote:Are curved penises really better to have than straight ones? Because mine's arrow straight and I always thought that was a good thing. Guess not. Maybe I should start shoving it into industrial strength bending equipment.
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
After all great players going head to head in a close match makes for great television, the one example that made me say the above line was the Innis Carson - Chris Davies semi final, now that was a cracker and a really close match
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Should have been 11 if it wasn't for Carl '900' WilliamsRyan Taylor wrote:11 shows wasn't it?David Barnard wrote:I bet they were glad they accepted you as we got 10 shows of pure entertainment.
Edit: Oh.
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:56 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Chase
- Replies: 153
- Views: 84245
Re: The Chase
By the way, what does everyone think of that woman who went with the -£5,000 offer in yesterday's show :?: Super cowardice. :x Didn't see it - what was the state of play? She was the last contestant (unsurprisingly). The previous guy just put in £45,000, the other 2 had put in £10,000 between them,...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 9th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 24
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2773
Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 9th 2012 (Series 66 Preli
I think I got BERETTA in round 4, I swear I have heard of it before but haven't verified it, maybe saw it in one of Jack W's games, if I was in the studio I would certainly risk declaring that Unfortunately, it's BIRETTA, but ABETTER is a valid anagram of beretta. Ah right, that's why it wasn't men...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:18 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Chase
- Replies: 153
- Views: 84245
Re: The Chase
That was a funny moment today when Bradley was in hysterics when the option of twisted plums came up
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 9th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 24
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2773
Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 9th 2012 (Series 66 Preli
I think I got BERETTA in round 4, I swear I have heard of it before but haven't verified it, maybe saw it in one of Jack W's games, if I was in the studio I would certainly risk declaring that
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Hex
- Replies: 212
- Views: 33184
Re: Hex
David - look through the rest of the thread - I've already discussed Secret Letter quite a lot (include it disappearing when you win a jackpot in two pubs I've won it on). No one else really got into Secret Letter but it was a really easy money maker once you learn all the good words for killing ho...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
I attached a passport photo in which I looked reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally miserable, and used it as a means to make a rather half-arsed joke about how I don't always look that miserable. It's a passport sized box on the form, so I guess a passport photo is assumed. I doubt they care though. The vetting pro...
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
What standard is roughly the benchmark for getting on the show? I get mainly 6's and 7's and home and get the odd 8 or 9 as well. I am thinking of sending away my application form to get on the show, also when they ask for a photo for the application form what should it be? I know some ask for a pa...
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:37 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Hex
- Replies: 212
- Views: 33184
Re: Hex
I think they're one of those one jackpot games where if you win the jackpot the game will disappear immediately after because at my pub I won the biggie on secret letter (well only £10 so not so big) and the game disappeared straight after, they don't want word nerds like us winning the jackpot eve...
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
I would also say Kirk's comment is fair, Andrew in the final just seemed happy to be there and didn't worry about the result, Chris seemed like he was the one who wanted it more
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
Cheers Kirk! I'm surprised you weren't really impressed with Jack Hurst though. I certainly was. Jack is very good but I wasn't impressed as such. I was impressed with your consistency and word knowledge. You had an air of authority and unbeatability about you that didn't come across with Jack, in ...
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
- Replies: 417
- Views: 122035
Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
What standard is roughly the benchmark for getting on the show? I get mainly 6's and 7's and home and get the odd 8 or 9 as well. I am thinking of sending away my application form to get on the show, also when they ask for a photo for the application form what should it be? I know some ask for a pas...
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Mastermind Specialist Subject
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8538
Re: Mastermind Specialist Subject
Ok maybe PGA tour or european tour since 2000 of something like that may be a bit better
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Has anyone else got chlamydia?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6425
Re: Has anyone else got chlamydia?
Haha, could have been a practical joke done by the missus
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Million Pound Drop (Live!)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11798
Re: Million Pound Drop (Live!)
Million pound drop is seriously the crappest gameshow ever. The questions are awful, you get Davina being as annoying as ever and most of the contestants are right characters
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 7 February 2012.(Series 66, Prelim 22)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2680
Re: Tuesday 7 February 2012.(Series 66, Prelim 22)
Great, we've got Kate Humble as guest, she seems to have a propensity to go on and on and on and on and on when they have the talk with the celebrities after round 5
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
I think the best series was series 61, now there was 4 very impressive players. No series has had that amount of great players since then although there is usually 1 or 2. Ahem series 63... Haha, but there has just been so many impressive players on there recently, although you would also fit into ...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:50 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Mastermind Specialist Subject
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8538
Re: Mastermind Specialist Subject
Golf would be my specialist subject, simple choice since I play twice a week and follow all the main tours
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:44 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Hex
- Replies: 212
- Views: 33184
Re: Hex
I've found that Hexagrams and Secret Letter have disappeared from every machine I can find, and Word Soup has appeared on those machines which used to have the aforesaid games. Hex Maniac has some new categories like 'Latin' and is now so difficult I find it's not even worth playing. I think they'r...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:14 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Hex
- Replies: 212
- Views: 33184
Re: Hex
'I suppose it helps if you know some basic 3s/4s. But still if you concentrate on completing the grid first you should get the hang of it. There's a demo online somewhere that allows you to play virtually the same game for an hour.' Once you get down to the last tiles it helps if you know some all v...
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
I think the best series was series 61, now there was 4 very impressive players. No series has had that amount of great players since then although there is usually 1 or 2.
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
Kirk, you were very good too, there has been so many great players since you have been on as well, my top 5 would be You, Jack Hurst, Craig Beevers, Julian Fell and maybe Andrew Hulme as well, I would naturally rate you in my top 5 because seeing you on the TV doing so well made me think, 'it would ...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:22 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Favourite Scrabble words
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12581
Re: Favourite Scrabble words
Sclerotia, just ask Chris Davies But seriously my favourite words are the 3 letter words hooks that you can make from 2 letter words as they increase the potential of scoring well in tight situations.
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
'Some good choices. I'd say that Edward McCullagh had a similar air of invincibility'.
I remember him saying before that he was going to be beaten but to be honest I thought Adam was going to pip him in that final.
I remember him saying before that he was going to be beaten but to be honest I thought Adam was going to pip him in that final.
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Best ever contestants
- Replies: 509
- Views: 399944
Re: Best ever contestants
Between Julian Fell, Craig Beevers and Jack Hurst for me
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:33 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Hex
- Replies: 212
- Views: 33184
Re: Hex
My first post on here so sorry if it seems a bit random, but I think word soup is a good game for people with a good lexical knowledge, I'm surprised that it hasn't been mentioned about more on here, provided the machine doesn't set you a ridiculously high score it is pretty easy to win at least a q...