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- Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: CoC Semi-Final 1 Spoilers For Wednesday January 20th 2016
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6093
Re: CoC Semi-Final 1 Spoilers For Wednesday January 20th 2016
Quite a poor quality game really missing GAUDIEST and RAINWASH. None of them deserved to win.
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11629
Re: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
Dylan sounds like a professional to me. He deserves to win it, unlike you other part-timers.
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:04 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17494
Re: How many UK cities have you been to?
Must be strong correlation between those who live in the north having visited a majority of northern cities and those in the south visiting very southern cities.
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17494
Re: How many UK cities have you been to?
England: Birmingham, Bradford, Carlisle, Derby, Durham, Hull, Lancaster, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Preston, Ripon, Salford, Sheffield, Wakefield, York (21)
Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow (2)
Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow (2)
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11629
Re: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
I caught thisfrom the first interval and I have to say it was fantastic. Very hard luck to Andy. "One mistake" as Andy put it at the end sums up the standard we are now at as this tournament progresses as that was his only error all game and it ended up costing him. And well done to Dylan ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
- Replies: 236
- Views: 54219
Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Pretty sure he fucked Slash's mum too when Slash was a schoolkid or something.Matt Morrison wrote:Did he seriously go out with your mum Gevin? No joking, we have another friend whose mum he went out with too. Obviously well into fucking mums. Small world.
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How many countries have you been to?
- Replies: 172
- Views: 97054
Re: How many countries have you been to?
7: UK (2), Ireland (x2), Spain (x4), Austria, Italy (x3), Netherlands, Belgium (x2). I'd never been on a plane until the age of 21. Going to Norway next month, Munich in June (stag do) and Barcelona in June (school visit) before summer holiday in Gran Canaria. So my total will go up to 9. Hopefully ...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Spookily similar to me that picture. Unfortunately I still haven't ran a parkrun in 2016. My first one will probably be Lincoln.
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 9-00pm C5 Celebrity Big Brother.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6189
Re: 9-00pm C5 Celebrity Big Brother.
2: Gemma Collins, Kristina Rihanoff, Darren Day, Daniella Westbrook, David Gest, Nancy Dell'Olio, Winston McKenzie
1: Jonathan Cheban, Angie Bowie
0: Christopher Maloney, Megan McKenna, Stephanie Davis, John Partridge, Scotty T, Jeremy McConnell, Tiffany Pollard
Started strongly but fizzled out.
1: Jonathan Cheban, Angie Bowie
0: Christopher Maloney, Megan McKenna, Stephanie Davis, John Partridge, Scotty T, Jeremy McConnell, Tiffany Pollard
Started strongly but fizzled out.
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:10 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I've not done a parkrun for 6 weeks now. I've done a couple of runs in December but both crap weather and my chest felt tight. Hoping I will find a bit of motivation in January but it is just a horrible time of year to be out. Not just the weather but the darkness too. It's dark when going to work a...
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:21 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: New Year Honours............
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
Re: New Year Honours............
Looking forward to Jen v Jim at COLIN to see Jim disprove this!Jennifer Steadman wrote:Said he was coming to COLIN next year. Easy win.
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1741
- Views: 759004
Re: Ask Graeme?
That's awesome Graeme, and really interesting. I had actually expected that people like Innis (and those above him) would have surpassed the total length of Countdown episodes in apterous play time so it's pretty cool that no one has but that people are quite close to doing so. Thanks Graeme!
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:36 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12118
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
And that's why you're still poop at the game. And parkruns.Gavin Chipper wrote: The wiki seems to be down at the moment so I can't do a proper search easily, but Jack Hurst got the conundrum MARCASITE once in a final. Why didn't people moan then?
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12118
Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
The choice of conundrum today has ruined Series 73 completely for me. I was enjoying the finals but that conundrum has left me with a really sour taste and I doubt I will watch any more Countdown this year.
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:28 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1741
- Views: 759004
Re: Ask Graeme?
Has anyone on apterous played more standard 9 or 15 rounders than there have been in the total history of TV Countdown? How long did it take them if so? Have I? Also, has anyone played apterous for longer than the combined time of all TV Countdown episodes? Have I? I imagine a lot of people have pro...
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:19 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
- Replies: 773
- Views: 666364
Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
FWIW I've found Peep Show Series 9 to be pretty good in comparison to a couple before it and me and Michelle have laughed lots at it.
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:59 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gloves should I buy?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3156
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What gloves should I buy?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3156
Re: What gloves should I buy?
Get some ski gloves.
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
My first parkrun of the month and I've got slower, again. Course was icy in parts so had to tread carefully and had to go cross-country at one bit due to a huge puddle. Will I ever get below the magic 20 minutes?!
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
My parkrun progress has slowed up. Haven't been as much (been pretty bad weather some weekends so have rather stayed in bed) and then when I did go the other week my time had got slower by a minute. I'm basically around the 21 minute mark.
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:15 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How much do you earn?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3207
Re: How much do you earn?
As a teacher in Scotland in my first year my salary is £26,235. This, as any teacher will tell you, isn't enough!
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:18 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
- Replies: 253
- Views: 224328
Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Karen Pearson on The Edge right now!
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Saw that you were 1st in your parkrun today Gev with a time of 19:54. I had my best finish today, coming 8th and was exactly 1 minute slower than you (20:54). I've PB'd in all my parkruns so far which is promising and my pace today was the best it has been with average km speed being ~4:16 at every ...
- Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 27th 2015 (S73 P41)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3227
Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 27th 2015 (S73 P41)
Yes, Sharon from Liverpool was on The Chase and Pointless (at the same time of course!) on 12th September 2011.James Robinson wrote:Someone did Pointless and The Chase on the same day.Adam Dexter wrote:Contestant on Rebound looks awfully familiar... anyone else managed two game shows on one day?
- Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Lookalikes?
- Replies: 390
- Views: 256474
Re: Countdown Lookalikes?
Susie Dent so good.
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
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- Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:46 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Charity/Effective Altruism
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8238
Re: Charity/Effective Altruism
I've only heard of EA from you. I make a monthly donation to Shelter and, as a result of losing my dad this year to a brain tumour, I now try and raise money for Brain Tumour Research where possible. But yes, I do sometimes wonder just how effective these charities are at actually getting results an...
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Heh Zarte, very good. This is ridiculous. Literally four days ago you decide to take up running and take nearly 30 minutes to do 5k. And then today you do 22:53! I think you're guaranteed to win this. Well, it turns out that treadmills aren't very reliable (as that is where I've been doing all my tr...
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Did my first parkrun today and clocked a time of 22:53. I still felt like I had a bit more in the tank and the finish line came upon me fairly suddenly due to me being unfamiliar with the course. I wasn't quite sure how far I was each time and so pacing was tough. The course itself was quite undulat...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:19 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out. You should actually be quite encouraged by that as your first attempt - the first jog I attempted I gave up after 2.5km (I think having already stopped once or twice on the way). A few days later I did my first parkrun just with the aim of f...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6362
Re: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
Absolute bargain of a deal on public transport as it also includes transport to and from the airport (which is €10 return each). Really?? It was €1.90 each way for a bus return from the airport when I was there last May... :? Yeah I think that was the price on the website. Well, for DublinBus I thi...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I thought I'd probably be able to do it in 15 minutes or less. I think I underestimated how far 5k is.Gavin Chipper wrote:What did you expect? It's all about training. Your times will gradually come down. See you on the startline.Ryan Taylor wrote:So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out.
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out.
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Saturday, 9am. How can you sign up and not know this stuff? I've now been on the Lincoln parkrun website. I've done a virtual walkthrough of the course via Google maps and have committed it to memory. I'm catching the 48/49 bus service from just outside of Pennell's Garden Centre to get there. And ...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
Is the parkrun on a Saturday or Sunday? Not looking forward to drinking shakes and Powerade on either the Friday or Saturday night but needs must.Gavin Chipper wrote:an upstart like Ryan
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I've been close to just booking the Travelodge at £58 because it's such a cracking price. But then I just have your smiling face saying "I got it for £54" and I leave the Travelodge website. As for the run I'm gonna be eating runner beans right up until the end of January. And I think you'...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015
- Replies: 61
- Views: 13209
Re: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015
Knew it!Gavin Chipper wrote:I always ask the round selector for their length first
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I am signed up to parkrun. I've not ran in any yet, but I have a barcode so it's definitely official. I might make my parkrun debut at COLIN. That would be awesome. It would be good if we could get a decent number of people to do the parkrun at COLIN. We'll have to make sure that Ben doesn't start ...
- Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6362
Re: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
Link to the Facebook event page Also, the Friday and Saturday night in hotels are still pretty cheap. The Aspect hotel (which looks pretty decent) is at a total of £60. Bargain! Plus, if you're thinking of doing Dublin for the 2 nights or even 3 nights (like JR) then get yourself a Visitor Leap Car...
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
- Replies: 597
- Views: 371651
Re: CO:parkrun Recaps
I am signed up to parkrun. I've not ran in any yet, but I have a barcode so it's definitely official. I might make my parkrun debut at COLIN.
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 22nd 2015 (S73 P22)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3067
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 22nd 2015 (S73 P22)
Susie showing us a masterclass in how to demoralise the DC guest.
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Puzzle for programmers #2
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6870
Re: Puzzle for programmers #2
What was all this about?
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown for Comic Relief
- Replies: 205
- Views: 47156
Re: Countdown for Comic Relief
More to the point, where did 2014 go? Could have swore the Countdown thing was last year!
- Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: The introduction of Co:Glasgow! Saturday 2nd May 2015
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12213
Re: The introduction of Co:Glasgow! Saturday 2nd May 2015
You sent £14.00 GBP to jimmyjameleon@yahoo.co.uk Me and Michelle confirmed for this one. If anyone is thinking of coming to the inaugural Glasgow Countdown event but are worried about costs of accommodation or whatnot then me and Michelle could probably have room for some people to stay free of char...
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
- Replies: 133
- Views: 37428
Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Many thanks, Ben, and Ben's mum and everyone else involved. Once again, you've pulled off the best co-event ever. Also once again, Ben, you suggested that you were unsure whether you were going to do a Hangover event next year. In my view it's very much part of COLIN weekend now, and a very enjoyab...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
- Replies: 133
- Views: 37428
Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
£63 booked on Nov. 2
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 122214
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Pleased to report that the S-video cable I bought did the trick. Recorded my Chase episode today in real time and then trimmed out the adverts in Windows Movie Maker.
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 122214
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
I received the August-VGB100 USB thing today. Installed the software etc. but have had a problem with the connection of the August USB to the Sky+ Box. The problem comes with the fact that the Sky+ Box doesn't have one of the Yellow video cables. Annoyingly it has the Red and White audio slots which...
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
- Replies: 133
- Views: 37428
Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
You sent £30.00 GBP to hulla.mahulla@btopenworld.comBen Wilson wrote:Good, and correct.Ryan Taylor wrote:I believe that Me, Michelle, Alan, Innis and Dan are heading down from Scotland on the Friday. I also think me and Michelle haven't paid for this yet!
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
- Replies: 133
- Views: 37428
Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
I believe that Me, Michelle, Alan, Innis and Dan are heading down from Scotland on the Friday. I also think me and Michelle haven't paid for this yet!
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:51 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 122214
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Had seen that thing on Amazon too, Matt, although wasn't sure if it was suitable for Sky box. Dazzle seems to be the thing recommended Jon. I've just gone and purchased that thing from the Amazon link and will have a go at trying to get it to work when I get it. If it doesn't work I'll send it back ...
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:15 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
- Replies: 452
- Views: 122214
Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
I have some shows recorded to my Sky box. I want to get these shows onto my laptop in a digital movie file.
How?
Reading so far suggests a TV capture card. Anyone got one I could borrow? They look pricey.
How?
Reading so far suggests a TV capture card. Anyone got one I could borrow? They look pricey.
- Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: SPOILERS for Monday 10th November
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1013
Re: SPOILERS for Monday 10th November
I did the standard method for all four numbers rounds. A first for me.
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
- Replies: 82
- Views: 32863
Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Will anyone be arriving into Edinburgh Waverley at around 11am on Saturday? Me and Michelle should be getting there at 11:07. Possible taxi share to the venue?
- Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
- Replies: 82
- Views: 32863
Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Green Mantle - which does have an 11 letter word anagram, as Innis pointed out to us last year. Will leave others to ponder it.Mike Brown wrote:as was the pub we ended up in last year on Melanie's recommendation.
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
- Replies: 82
- Views: 32863
Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Can also provide an extra laptop on the day if necessary. Let me know, Mike.
- Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
- Replies: 38
- Views: 61654
Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
For those who use the (correct) definition that the Saturday after Easter Sunday is Easter Saturday, then yes it is Easter Saturday, and not Holy Saturday or whatever you want to call the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, as mentioned this year, there is a wedding on our nor...
- Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
- Replies: 38
- Views: 61654
Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Is that Easter Saturday?
- Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:34 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13686
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
"In the main series of the UK 'X Factor', if you include solo winners and and all individual members of winning groups, which of these is true?" - Davina emphasised "if you include as well" Surely you can only interpret that as ambiguous if you're trying really hard to get wound...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:45 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13686
Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP
That was my point, Ryan, about the question been "loaded", I'm sure most people would have said female, knowing there were 4 in Little Mix! The answer was 6 males & 7 females (including the Little Mix 4). I may be naive, but I fail to accept that they deliberately set a question with ...