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Andy Thomson

Er...isn't this July?

Would MOONDUST have been allowed in rd 2?

Andy Thomson

I don't remember Cathy from the first time round, but looking at the picture on the Wiki, I can see how that could have happened to you. I assume Cathy was still a regular when you appeared. Yes, she was (1985). Carol's role was fairly minor in those days - numbers only, with very little chit-chat....

Andy Thomson

OK - maybe not then.

Coat - I'm getting it!

Andy Thomson

Nobody announces that they're leaving an internet forum. You just don't visit any more. Seems to me you'd have to be exceedingly self-centred to think that anyone would give a toss. Yes, though pointing out that no-one gives a toss after 18 posts maybe lessens the strength of your argument. See, th...

Andy Thomson

When Rachel was putting up the letters in today's show, her hairstyle gave me a serious flashback to Cathy Hytner. Anyone else?

Actually, is anyone esle old enough to remember Cathy Hytner?

Andy Thomson

Nobody announces that they're leaving an internet forum. You just don't visit any more. Seems to me you'd have to be exceedingly self-centred to think that anyone would give a toss.

Andy Thomson

Sue Sanders wrote: Leamington is a sink of depravity - if you know where to look!
!!

Really? Damn - the Missus and I were there just a few weeks ago. Obviously we didn;t know where to look!!

Any chance of some pointers for our next visit?

Andy Thomson

As a still-relative newcomer to the board and one who is firmly in the Old Codger bracket (my appearance was way back in 1985!), I'm in two minds on this issue. I think that most of the members of this board will be pro-apterous and the performances are invariably impressive - even stunning on occas...

Andy Thomson

I wondered if the differences might be down to the use of HD cameras. I don't know if HD were used in Leeds or not - actualy I don't kow if they're used in Manchester!

But I was conscious that facial blemishes etc seem to show up more now so maybe HD is a possible cause.

Andy Thomson

Terrific game - well done to both players, especially Neil who many (probably including himself) felt might be the underdog. Pity this wasn't the final, really. Can it get any better?

Andy Thomson

Davy Affleck wrote:is "proddie" slang or in the dictionary?

Haha - I thought of proddie too but I assume only people in Scotland and N Ireland will have heard of it.

Andy Thomson

...anyone else think she looks like Amanda Redman, especially when she smiles?

Andy Thomson

Nice ski slope from Rachel today.

Andy Thomson

Martin Gardner wrote:I've never come across this one before; American words are allowed, but American spellings are not.

Seriously? You've never heard that before? That's been the rule since Whiteley's days. Do you watch the programme at all?

Andy Thomson

Oh, dear...perhaps I'll get me coat. Looks like I misspelt Martin Lewis's name.

Sylar -

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...is Sylar. Surely?

Andy Thomson

I can't pretend to understand any of this high-falutin' flim-flam but my gut feeling is that, over the last few years Carol became increasingly deficient in working out answers that even The Missus and I could get whereas Rachel has got over her initial nerves and is now pretty masterful at getting ...

Andy Thomson

Ben Hunter wrote:Jonathan Ansell, stop looking at Susie's breasts.

Why?

Andy Thomson

Congratulations on getting an up close and personal photo with Susie. Nice...

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Neil Zussman wrote:I much prefer the lovely Susie to CV. But that's just me. Am I right in thinking I'm in the minority?

Well, if you are, I'm in the same minority!

Andy Thomson

Les Butterworth wrote:There is a Yahoo group dedicated to Susie I was a moderator at one time in its beginning but not much activity last post 15th Jan re New Set..

Link?

Andy Thomson

I want to defend the word "times" When you're under the spotlight, having to explain how you've reached a number conclusion, simply and concisely, believe me, it's much easier to say "times" than pronounce than "multiply" any day of the week.....and....... I'm also a b...

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Thank you for the information, Brian! Jeff, I do know what Coronation Street is. We get CBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation since we are so close to the Canadian border and it comes on every weeknight at 7:00. It is followed by US Jeopardy. AH sorry, I didn't realise you weren't in the UK! l...

Andy Thomson

Rachel was really struggling with the numbers games today and I was really surprised she couldn't solve the last one as even I managed it (and I failed Maths O Level!) The numbers were 50 4 4 2 8 8 with a target of 664. My solution: 4x2 + 4 = 12 50x12 = 600 8x8 = 64 I'm not going to criticise Rache...

Andy Thomson

Scotty wrote:Honestly the kid is unbelievable. No question about it.

He is 10 years old !

12, surely?

Not detracting from the fact that he is very, very good!

Andy Thomson

My wife cannot believe Rachel has worn the same pair of shoes over the last 3 or 4 programs. C4 must be paying her very little! What's wrong with wearing the same shoes over 3 or 4 programmes? She should get a pair of Doc Martens , they never go out of fashion and she'll get years of wear out of th...

Andy Thomson

It appears that the letters are replaced in virtually the same order for each new game, as very similar groupings seem to come out in programme after programme. So are the letters being "shuffled" enough?

Andy Thomson

Definite thumbs up from me. The colours for the new set appear a little stark but that's probably just a first impression and I'm sure I'll get used to it. Stelling slotted into the presenter's chair excellently. If Carol watched, she must have been slightly envious that she had to work with Deaf O'...

Andy Thomson

Well, I'm happy to have started a thread that garnered much attention. As a 54-year-old Scot, I swear rather a lot. I don;t actually object to it at all. I just thought it might be interesting to find out what others thought. As for the cliquishness, I agree that happens on every forum. The point ab...

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His location is a clue ;) A fair point Peter but not necessarily true. I know quite a number of Americans who live in the UK and a number of Brits who live in the US. I had assumed - misguidedly as it transpires - that anyone who was familiar with Countdown must perforce be from these shores. Is it...

Andy Thomson

Given that a large number of Coutdown afficionados are, let's just say "over 30", I can't help wondering how many potential/putative board members have been put off by amount of swearwords that I see in posts. Unnecessary, I'd have thought. Having been around for a few weeks now (though wi...

Andy Thomson

An alternate title? A different title for every second episode? Or perhaps you meant an alternative title. But Jason's American. Alternative and Alternate are interchangeable in standard American English: http://www.bartleby.com/68/12/312.html I thought everyone knew that. Maybe they do. Maybe even...

Andy Thomson

An alternate title? A different title for every second episode? Or perhaps you meant an alternative title.

Andy Thomson

My word - that's a shock indeed. My recollection of him is from 1985, so it's not current. But I remember him as a larger than life character (from Leith, if memory serves correctly). Was his untimely passing connected to his weight, by any chance? My condolences to all who knew him.

Andy Thomson

Cindy Ritson was on the production staff when I was on in 1985. It must be close to a record for anyone in TV to hold down such a job for so long. I guess she must be getting on a bit now...aren't we all!

What about Michael Wyllie - is he still involved?

Andy Thomson

Crawl by Kings of Leon

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Carol has never made any secret of her age - she'd often said on the programme that she was born in 1960.

Andy Thomson

Far from the worst - that's a tie between Melvyn Hayes and Ernie Wise. Poor old Ernie didn't know if it was New York or New Year when he was on.

Andy Thomson

Well, it's Heart of Midlothian for me - though I can scarcely afford the price of a ticket these days, so I tend to go to lower league matches for my footie entertainment, as the prices are considerably cheaper!

Andy Thomson

Hello everyone. I found out about this forum from yesterday's programme so I thought I'd pop in and see what it's all about. I've watched the show since its inception and have only missed it when I've been on holiday. In fact, we were away when Richard Whiteley died and the news came as quite a shoc...

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