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by Adam Dexter
Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Replies: 39
Views: 15517

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 7th 2014
Replies: 8
Views: 2825

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014
Replies: 39
Views: 15517

Re: COREA Saturday 19th April 2014

In please :)
by Adam Dexter
Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 7th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 25)
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Re: Friday 7th February 2014 (Series 70, Prelim 25)

'Twas a good game - shame to see the knock-off Dod knocked out
by Adam Dexter
Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Replies: 216
Views: 45954

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN X- Countdown in Lincoln, 25th-26th January 2014
Replies: 216
Views: 45954

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
by Adam Dexter
Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)
Replies: 21
Views: 6282

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday October 29th 2013 (S69 P80)

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?
Not sure which one, but I'm hoping DUTYLESS/DUTILESS?
by Adam Dexter
Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Near-future contestants?
Replies: 22
Views: 5890

Re: Near-future contestants?

I've been confirmed for game 3 of the 31st July :)
by Adam Dexter
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: 308389

Re: Is Apterous down?

Simply put, yes.
by Adam Dexter
Thu May 23, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Near-future contestants?
Replies: 22
Views: 5890

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 ...
by Adam Dexter
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
Replies: 42
Views: 12804

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 :/
by Adam Dexter
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 3945

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.
by Adam Dexter
Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 4th 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 3945

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? :shock:
by Adam Dexter
Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 27th 2013
Replies: 42
Views: 11398

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!
by Adam Dexter
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
Replies: 42
Views: 12804

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?
by Adam Dexter
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA Saturday 30th March 2013
Replies: 42
Views: 12804

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...
by Adam Dexter
Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 25th 2013
Replies: 49
Views: 12274

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 :/
by Adam Dexter
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: 308389

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Edinburgh - November 3rd
Replies: 119
Views: 40206

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.
by Adam Dexter
Mon May 21, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Playing apterous at work
Replies: 12
Views: 4082

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.
by Adam Dexter
Wed May 02, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Name Our Child
Replies: 110
Views: 17745

Re: Name Our Child

Matt Morrison wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:I mean that Matt

When Heather reads this I bet she'll take it nicely!
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!
A-lol :D
by Adam Dexter
Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: What is a tnetennba?
Replies: 10
Views: 2864

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...
by Adam Dexter
Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Name Our Child
Replies: 110
Views: 17745

Re: Name Our Child

I think the word Jason means is "Britannique", but you never know...

EDIT: spelling
by Adam Dexter
Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Request regarding users and accounts
Replies: 11
Views: 4216

Re: Request regarding users and accounts

But when it's there, it's a bit unforgivable.... /troll
by Adam Dexter
Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Request regarding users and accounts
Replies: 11
Views: 4216

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...
by Adam Dexter
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: 3155

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?
by Adam Dexter
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Kerry Alcock's voice
Replies: 9
Views: 2360

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz
Replies: 76
Views: 21432

Re: aptoSOS.02 - signup and shiz

just saw this - am I too late to enter? Because I would like to...
by Adam Dexter
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Headphones
Replies: 19
Views: 3833

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-...
by Adam Dexter
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:58 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Finding art within Apterous
Replies: 19
Views: 5653

Re: Finding art within Apterous

I just realised that I got the pencil for DEXTER. Does this count as artful?
by Adam Dexter
Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How Googly are you?
Replies: 46
Views: 7333

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 ...
by Adam Dexter
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115873

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:58 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
Replies: 150
Views: 43119

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 :)
by Adam Dexter
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
Replies: 150
Views: 43119

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 ...
by Adam Dexter
Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:57 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Playing apterous at work
Replies: 12
Views: 4082

Re: Playing apterous at work

How about actually doing some work?

Image
by Adam Dexter
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2012- Saturday 28th January
Replies: 150
Views: 43119

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.
by Adam Dexter
Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Special Spoilers For Monday July 26th 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2070

Re: Special Spoilers For Monday July 26th 2010

I hope you told Jeff off for Worchester!
by Adam Dexter
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday March 1st 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 2056

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.
by Adam Dexter
Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Sun Countdown Footballers Quiz
Replies: 15
Views: 3318

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...
by Adam Dexter
Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Really nice crossword clues
Replies: 9
Views: 1687

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!)
by Adam Dexter
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115235

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

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?
Sounds like a problem married men have after a while! ;)
by Adam Dexter
Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Defining whether numbers solutions are identical
Replies: 27
Views: 5199

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...
by Adam Dexter
Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN 2010 results & feedback
Replies: 49
Views: 8351

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.. ...
by Adam Dexter
Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The new Apterous website is brilliant
Replies: 38
Views: 3719

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.
by Adam Dexter
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The new Apterous website is brilliant
Replies: 38
Views: 3719

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?
by Adam Dexter
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Replies: 204
Views: 29823

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?
by Adam Dexter
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Replies: 204
Views: 29823

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...
by Adam Dexter
Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Replies: 204
Views: 29823

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 ...
by Adam Dexter
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Movember
Replies: 59
Views: 8370

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). :)
by Adam Dexter
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2010- Saturday 30th January
Replies: 204
Views: 29823

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...
by Adam Dexter
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: UK Citizenship Test
Replies: 83
Views: 8116

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...
by Adam Dexter
Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: A little song for you all
Replies: 13
Views: 1887

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.
by Adam Dexter
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
Replies: 21
Views: 3078

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...
by Adam Dexter
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
Replies: 21
Views: 3078

Re: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009

Malcolm James wrote:Also in R2 or 3 DC's offering of ORATOR is only 6, not 7, unless I misheard.
Thanks, glad it wasn't only me.... I think she needs to stick to the "singing".
by Adam Dexter
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009
Replies: 21
Views: 3078

Re: Spoilers for Friday October 23rd 2009

You gotta admit, she's brave singing that in Manchester! (Or Ignorant....)
by Adam Dexter
Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 22nd 2009
Replies: 38
Views: 3750

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
by Adam Dexter
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Date Dice
Replies: 20
Views: 2160

Re: Date Dice

I worked it out (I think) :)
by Adam Dexter
Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Four blokes
Replies: 52
Views: 5309

Re: Four blokes

I'm not gunna lie, I looked it up. Nice puzzle though :)
by Adam Dexter
Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Classic TV themes
Replies: 35
Views: 3532

Re: Classic TV themes

Lesley... YOU LIVE IN WORCESTER? Wow.. I thought I was on my own out here. We'll have to organise CoVern woooo.
by Adam Dexter
Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Classic TV themes
Replies: 35
Views: 3532

Re: Classic TV themes

This was one of my faves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu0o6u1V ... re=related

WE'RE OFF TO BUTTON MOON!