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Philip Jarvis

I'll try Open and U1400.

How about a Seniors competition next year for the over 50's (that's age not ranking score)?

Philip Jarvis

Tiny spoiler to today's show: (Don't look if you don't want to know) http://www.spenboroughguardian.co.uk/news/A-showbiz-birthday-to-remember.6263716.jp Not too much going on in Spenborough then. James and I are both "Spen Folk". I live about 2 miles down the road from Birkenshaw where th...

Philip Jarvis

Kirk Bevins wrote:Nice clue for BACKFLIP (back Phillip). Genius.

The TTT was ONEPHIL when I was on. Cheers Damian.

Philip Jarvis

Just watched it on Sky + and got a hell of a shock when I saw you in the chair Phil. It's a real shame you didn't win. With your personality, it would have made great telly if you'd managed notch up a few wins. Loved the "At least I think it was" joke at the end. Good to see you back on th...

Philip Jarvis

MONITORY as a DC beater in the round where DC had MONITOR as a contestant beater.

Philip Jarvis

I've heard that Man Utd's PATRICE EVRA could follow in the footsteps of Clarke Carlisle by appearing on the show.

There again ........ he may PREVARICATE.

Philip Jarvis

Just checked out the anagrams I did in April last year -

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... t=namagram

There are a couple of 10 letters words at nos 29 and 72 - FORMIDABLE and BAROMETERS. I believe at least one of them is a past contestant.

Philip Jarvis

It's a real shame you didn't get a win Anna. I guess you'll be kicking yourself about your slow start and "not getting the last numbers" as you mentioned on the show.

Hard lines.

Philip Jarvis

Rach also said that Kate had just had a baby today, so congratulations Kate :) Yes, I also caught this snippet of news about Kate Horton when I saw the back end of the programme just before going to work. Congratulations Kate, as I'm sure the birth of your daughter Jessica today will mean a lot mor...

Philip Jarvis

Since he hasn't been mentioned, can I suggest Charlie Reams sandwiched between Maria Martin and Reuben Kay.

Philip Jarvis

Derek was keen for me to put a posting on the forum of this game. This seems an appropriate thread. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=200112 In round 6 I got SWERVING and asked the question about OVERSWING, not realising WINGOVERS was a word. In round 8 Derek got PERUSING and asked the quest...

Philip Jarvis

Kirk simply had a nice day out yesterday. He got up early, about 6:33am and walked to the gym. He likes to go early in the morning so he can watch all the old people work out. I'm regularly in the Fire Service HQ gym before 6.00am prior to starting my early shift at 7.00am. Does that mean I can now...

Philip Jarvis

The first Octochamp I recall seeing on telly was Chris Wills.

However, my first encounter with an Octochamp (in waiting) was Kevin Thurlow. Kevin beat me in his 5th game and my vote goes to him.

Philip Jarvis

Happy 30th to Andy Wilson. I was due to be born on Valentines Day but I arrived 7 days early on the 7th Feb, weighing in at 7 pounds. Thanks to those who wished me happy birthday last Sunday when I clocked up 52 years. I didn't respond earlier because I've been soaking up the sun in Tenerife for the...

Philip Jarvis

Ian Volante wrote:
Philip Jarvis wrote:snow furry
Yikes, a strange man in a polar bear suit!

That was one "L" of a miss. It almost turned into a bizzard!

Philip Jarvis

Todays snow furry gave the wife an excuse for not cooking tea tonight.

I've had to settle for a Sainsbury's pepperoni pizza.

Philip Jarvis

Howard Somerset wrote:
james doohan wrote:Is Howard a forumite? His name seems familiar
I've just checked the membership list. No, he doesn't seem to be a member - well not under his own name, at least.

He is a member on Apterous
http://www.apterous.org/viewuser.php?user=8180

Philip Jarvis

Was the challenger Anglo Italian?

Philip Jarvis

A couple of firsts for me today -

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=183626

My first max and my first #1 slot (albeit equal first) on the daily duel.

Philip Jarvis

Jeremy Bentham managed to get a max in all 4 rounds of yesterday's duel, and yet only managed to be ranked equal 6th.

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=179469

That's what I call unlucky!

Philip Jarvis

A couple of years ago a very good friend of mine went home after a night of heavy drinking in Galway with a girl he'd never previously met, who had appeared on some dodgy Irish reality Island adventure type show. When he awoke the next morning, realised he'd sh!t in her bed and they were both cover...

Philip Jarvis

I got Austin Mitchell's autograph 40 years ago.

Philip Jarvis

There was a similar case in Bradford Magistrates' Court about 20 odd years ago. A chap had been caught having sex with a horse in the middle of a field . After pleading guilty, his solicitor gave his mitigation. He explained that his client had been taken into care at an early age and, in his childh...

Philip Jarvis

This has nothing to do with Alec (but nice avatar anyway Alec). Anyway .... Yesterday I went to see James Cameron's new movie Avatar at the Imax theatre in the National Film and Media Museum in Bradford. It was a special Imax 3D version projected onto a giant 48' x 65' screen. It's a decent enough f...

Philip Jarvis

This post contains spoilers! My interpretation of each saying is as follows: Yorkshire Saying Translation 1 Aberritinters I bet it is not hers 2 Ameknawunda thars cold. Git thi coiton I’m not surprised that you are cold. I suggest that you put your coat on 3 Apeth weth ospice A halfpenny worth of s...

Philip Jarvis

During the 70’s, my personal favourite group was Be Bop Deluxe, featuring superb lead guitar work from Bill Nelson. I saw them 27 times in total. I love Be Bop Deluxe. I've had their live CD 'Live in the Air Age' for just over a year and I can't get enough of it. I haven't been to any live concerts...

Philip Jarvis

In my youth, I used to go to concerts on a fairly regular basis, but it’s a rare event nowadays. The groups / artists I have seen “live” have been many and varied. It’s therefore difficult to categorise which was the best. Although biggest may not necessarily mean best, some of the best have been la...

Philip Jarvis

Allan Harmer wrote:ahaint nowtburra suthenjessie butahgot moustovem reet

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Nice one Allan - I think you'd manage to manage to hold your own if you had to stop for directions in Barnsley. Most of us from the rest of Yorkshire try to avoid that.

Philip Jarvis

Eyup – I know that some members of the forum either hail from or currently live in Yorkshire. However, I believe the vast majority live in other parts of the British Isles, or even overseas. In case any of you are planning a visit to Yorkshire, either at Christmas or later in 2010, I thought you mig...

Philip Jarvis

Not sure about dancing Santa ............. this is more Dancing Elves!! My new boss Mick put this together. Members of the dance troupe are my colleagues Ian, Francesca, Kristy and yours truly (I'm the old git on the right for most of the sequence). http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/o6vo5HKmQMEfMA2...

Philip Jarvis

Congrats Chris, enjoyed this game. Andrew, enjoy your grand in the hand :) I'm not going on this series. Right, downloading an application form as we speak... Though in seriousness it looks like I'm going to hold off applying for at least a year. Kind of wanted to go on before my hairline visibly r...

Philip Jarvis

I was trying to ascertain whether Chris knew the word 'allotrope' before either of them buzzed in. I wasn't sure, but 1.5 seconds into it I was trying to read their expressions and find out whether either was going to get it. I wasn't too sure, but I was pleased when Chris buzzed in, because I coul...

Philip Jarvis

Having only just watched the game on Sky+, I was surprised that we weren't on page 3 of the spoiler by now (judging by the contributions in recent days). Extremely well played Chris and congratulations on becoming Series 61 Champion. Well done also to Andrew for your record breaking 8 game run and a...

Philip Jarvis

WOW, that was undoubtedly the best ending to a game I've ever seen. It should be nominated for an Oscar (or whatever the TV version is). Well done to Chris and Innis for giving us a truly classic game. Can't wait for the final between Chris and Andrew. Good luck to you both. Hopefully you'll serve u...

Philip Jarvis

To properly appreciate this, you'll need a bit of background first. Members of the Jarvis family have played just 2 games against Chris Davies. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=86425 - On 3 July, Emily lost 65 to 119. http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=90095 - On 10 July, I lost 50 t...

Philip Jarvis

What is it about Friday nights, getting pissed and playing Ryan Taylor? I don't know but it seems to work for me. This is probably my best ever letters game (1 short of max and the miss was to Ryan's 9 in round 1): http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=157772 As somebody who is normally middle o...

Philip Jarvis

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=-8377355134892931072 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=-3572274814295214271 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?key=-7486491136260486882 above is my week 5 games against Phillip Jarvis. beat 2-1. Well played Phillip Thanks Scott For the benefit of ot...

Philip Jarvis

Kai Laddiman wrote:Why would you need to know if Ben is peeing uncontrollably?

In case a supplementary water supply is required.

Philip Jarvis

Eoin Monaghan wrote:Martin Smith left after he was 81-64 down after 12 rounds against me.

He recently did the same after 13 rounds against me. I can't recall how many points I was ahead, but I did shout an expletive about him in Aptochat before eventually leaving.

Philip Jarvis

Ben Hunter wrote:
JimBentley wrote:then go round and burn their house down. FIRE CLEANSES ALL.
PIssing myself

Yes but make sure the house is empty first and my colleagues are made aware of this on arrival.

Philip Jarvis

Thanks for that Matt Guess I'll have to get used to the smaller font size - but this isn't easy at my age with my failing eyesight. I guess I can start using that as another excuse when I lose my games!! Apterous occupies the top left hand corner of my monitor but C4 Countdown does stretch all the w...

Philip Jarvis

Matt Just bought myself a laptop as a treat for giving up smoking 4 months ago - HP HDX 16". It came with Windows Vista installed but I hope to upgrade to Windows 7 in the next month or so. However, when I tried playing Apterous, the game only took up about a third of my screen. The text is so ...

Philip Jarvis

Philip Jarvis 2 v 1 Niall Seymour PJ 67 v 72 NS http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=155459 A very close game, culminating in the condundrum which neither of us got. PJ 100 v 90 NS http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=155463 Following my stupidity in failing to add an "S" to ann...

Philip Jarvis

Whilst nowhere near a max, from my position, it was nice to beat an Octochamp and quarter finalist in the current series. For all I know, Ryan may even be the series champ. http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=155389 p.s. With it being a Friday night I've also been drinking for several hours. More ...

Philip Jarvis

We all love you Phil. Don't go away.

Philip Jarvis

Ian Dent wrote:You should read it.

Does that mean it doesn't contain spoilers? I don't want to click on it in case it gives away who won the quarters, semis and final.

Philip Jarvis

It's like when you try to fare dodge when riding a train - you keep thinking "what if I get caught?", and you can't concentrate. It's never worth it. If you do get caught you can end up with a criminal record. Railway authorities often have a zero tolerance policy in fare dodging cases an...

Philip Jarvis

Flight A - Philip Jarvis 2 v 1 Edwin Mead http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=146719 PJ 90 - EM 99 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=146731 PJ 94 - EM 76 http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=146743 PJ 88 - EM 74 3 very close games, 2 of which went to a crucial conundrum. Well play...

Philip Jarvis

Davy Affleck wrote:rostering

Is that rostered or non-rostered leave you're asking for Davy?

[In joke from one fire Service to another]

Philip Jarvis

Fantastic game. Well done Ryan - you got through by the skin of your teeth. Hard lines Lesley, I really did think you were going to win this one. Shame Jeff didn't go to Ryan first on the marinades round. I'd like to echo the views of one or two others. If you manage to score 100 or more and yet don...

Philip Jarvis

BONFIREUP Got it straight away, but only because I've read the last of all conundrums quite a few times. I presume it was unsolved. Wow! This is a coincidence. Watched the programme on Sky+ yesterday morning and then played the following game on Apterous last night: http://www.apterous.org/viewgame...

Philip Jarvis

I didn't even get wanked. Mine was wooden!

Well played Ryan. It was nice to hear a Yorkshire accent.

Philip Jarvis

Closed Flight A for me please.

Philip Jarvis

Hi My name is Tracey Mills I was a contestant on series 47, despite losing my game by 4 points I enjoyed experience immensely, I would like to go on again so I can win the coveted teapot! Hi Tracey welcome. Re going on again, I hate to disappoint you but I think you should read the "Reappearan...

Philip Jarvis

Hi My name is Tracey Mills I was a contestant on series 47, despite losing my game by 4 points I enjoyed experience immensely, I would like to go on again so I can win the coveted teapot! Hi Tracey welcome. Re going on again, I hate to disappoint you but I think you should read the "Reappearan...

Philip Jarvis

Looks like somebody inadvertently clicked on my name when trying to vote for Phil Reynolds.

Philip Jarvis

Good misquoting there, Ben. Scott Phillips actually said: Rachel adds a breath of fresh air to Countdown, which i watch every day. Carol Vorderman became too big for her own boots, and after a nervous start, Rachel is statistically more successful at the maths game than Carol was. Bear in mind also...

Philip Jarvis

Jeffrey Burgin wrote:
I just really, really don't like poetry that doesn't rhyme.

Mine rhymes -

http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... &start=120

Philip Jarvis

Derek Hazell wrote:

I don't know how to do a screenshot, so I'll just have to do a link instead.

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=121816

Despite failing to get the conundrum, Georgina was pleased to get her first win.

IMO not bad for an 11 year old.

Philip Jarvis

Derek Hazell wrote:the gradual build up, the excitement of anticipation, and then the final explosion

Derek - Not quite Derren Brown but a pretty good guess at the condundrum in the final round.

Shame you didn't quite manage to predict IMPLOSION!!

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