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James Robinson

Lesley Hines wrote:Have a great birthday lovely James!
xx

Thank you so much, lovely Lesley

xxx

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Jon Corby wrote:
Dinos Sfyris wrote:Happy birthday to James. Have a cracking day
Happy 1000th post in this topic Birthday James.

Thank you both and to Kirk, Andy & Ryan on Apterous for that.

It's been brill today. Hopefully my 23rd year on this planet will be a very enjoyable one.

James Robinson

Ian Dent wrote:
All seems well until Stevie admits that he used the 10 twice, giving Heather the lead for the first time today.

Ah, thank you.

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Ian Dent wrote:Heather lead 5-0 after round 1.

And your point is

I never said that Heather wasn't in the lead, I just said the letters were dreadful.

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Welcome to the special J.R. Robinson Birthday Bonanza Recap :!: ;) :) :D :lol: 8-) :mrgreen: (I just added those to annoy Kirky :lol: ) Sit down and enjoy this, while I sit down and enjoy some birthday cake. :P Countdown recap for Thursday 18 February 2010. C1: Champion Heather Badcock (1 win, 92 po...

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Alternative To 1st Numbers: ((9 - 1) x 6 x 10) - 75 - 25 = 380 Alternative To 3rd Numbers: (((25 x 8 / 2) - 6) x 10) + 2 = 942 Also happy with ETERNITY in round 12. Are you doing anything special for your birthday? Nothing particularly special. 22 isn't really a big milestone, is it? Although as a s...

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Well, it seems to be my 22nd today :!: :D So, Happy Birthday ME! ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) :lol: But, enough about me, there's a show to spoil, sort of.... Heather turned from Badcock to Goodcock yeaterday with her victory over Christopher, despite the controversy over the SHAMBOLIC CHOLIAMBS. Can she ...

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Welcome to the first part of the Robinson Recap. As today is the birthday of our founder, the brilliantly uncomparable Mr. Reams, I'm dedicating this recap to the brilliant man himself. Hope you approve. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Wednesday 17 February 2010. C1: Champion Christopher Smith (1 win, ...

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Joyce Phillips wrote:James, your job sounds so fascinating I'm surprised you can think of anything else.

Believe me, Joyce, the emphasis is in the word "sounds".

Alternative to 1st Numbers:

(((7 x 4) + 8 + 1) x 10) + 2 = 372

KENDOIST in round 2, COERCES in round 6 and POLENTA in round 13.

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the same "well-known building company" that is the current sponsor of the Chelsea Flower Show. I thought they'd packed in sponsoring it last year (assuming we're talking about the company whose name begins with M). We are indeed talking about the same company, Karen. Well, they did sponso...

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
James Robinson wrote: It's roughly £10,000 per annum, before tax.
Cheers. I need a job but not sure I can work for that sort of money.

Fair enough, I also spend an hour a day driving to and from work. The queues are well horrendous in West Yorkshire, and Southowram is about as isolated as you can get

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Kirk Bevins wrote:How much do you get paid, James?

It's roughly £10,000 per annum, before tax.

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Today is Wednesday which is the middle of the working week (for those of you who have jobs :ugeek:) I do have a job, thank you. Not a good one admittedly, but it's still a job :!: What do you do :?: Administration Assistant at a "well-known building company", the same "well-known bui...

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Today is Wednesday which is the middle of the working week (for those of you who have jobs :ugeek:) I do have a job, thank you. Not a good one admittedly, but it's still a job :!: As I'm sure you'll all want to know Huddersfield Town won 2-1 last night thanks to goals from Lee Novak and Jord o n Rh...

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Happy 24th Birthday, Charlie

Hope you have a good one.

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Ah! So unlucky, Craig! I was so looking forward to recapping your octochamp show tomorrow. Damn :!: It did seem like you were under immense strain during the game, maybe getting BREAST and FANNIES distracted you a bit as well. :lol: Still, I hope you're back for the finals, especially now you're Apt...

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It looks like Carol Vorderman will be on Question Time very soon. In 2 weeks and 2 days, to be exact. The only other confirmed guest at the moment is the Mayor of London.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/progin ... ndex.shtml

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Well, for the first period during yesterday's game, I almost thought that Craig would crumble, but in the end Angus crumbled to Craig. He was probably flipping backwards for joy in his head. Why flipping, you say :?: Well, today is Pancake Day, but don't worry, there are no tossers here, just some s...

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1st Numbers Alternative:

(((8 x 5) + 1) x 4 x 4) - 6 = 650

Wasn't IDEATES there in Round 4?

Well done again, Craig. That last numbers was fantastic yet again.

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We're now into the 6th week of Series 62, but 3 seems to be the magic number this week. Craig Chittenden has reached 5 wins, meaning he needs just 3 more wins to become an octochamp. Hopefully his challenger today will be tri-ing (rubbish 3 pun there) to stop that from happening. Back in DC this wee...

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Charlie Reams wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:
Ian Dent wrote:You're a dark horse Chitters.
So is Black Beauty.
(C) T. Vine

Tim VIne is just brilliant. Saw his show at Halifax last weekend, it was just 2 hours of sheer joy.

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By the way, why is it 8 shows then you have to retire :?: Surely, it would make logical sense for it to be 9 wins, since the main part of the game revolves around 9 letters. Just a thought. :idea: I think it's because there used to be four shows a week, so a retiring champion would have completed e...

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Marc Meakin wrote:I think Maria Martin or Susan Morton, from Apterous, should audition, as I cannot remember the last female series winner.

It was Kate Ogilvie, back in 1999, I think something like Series 39.

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Your tactic on your first show...you were like 14 ahead with 2 rounds to play. All you have to do is make sure you get this numbers game (irrelevant what your opponent now gets) and you've won. You have to make the game as easy as possible. I couldn't believe it when you asked for "6 small&quo...

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The weekend is now upon us, so can Craig keep our spirits high by going the whole week undefeated :?: If today's challenger is anything like Catherine from yesterday, then Craig will surely have his work cut out for him, but they'll definitely have to be up with their numbers just to keep up. Still ...

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craig wrote:Oh, I forgot to say thanks for the kind recaps James . Was dreading my recaps more than anything else!

Not a problem, Craig.

You just keep on winning, so I can recap your 8th show on Wednesday.

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From a tactical standpoint ^What Wil said. But that's beside the point. Most people on the show only get one game which means only 2 numbers picks. They should be able to pick whatever the hell they want. That's a very good point, Dinos. Quite a lot of people are just on the show for the experience...

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Exactly Wil Ransome's message. I couldn't have put it better myself. What would you have done James? Gone 6 small to go from being 2 behind to 12 behind and it's game over? Nice tactic. :shock: That's not really my point, although if it was me, I probably would've gone 6 small or 2 big. My main poi...

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Welcome one and all to the 2nd half of this week's Robinson Recap. Following yesterday's fruity offerings, let's orange a nice recap, hopefully full of raisin spirits to all you cherry souls. :lol: Hopefully no raspberries today. :oops: Countdown recap for Thursday 11 February 2010. C1: Champion Cra...

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Blumming heck, Craig! That was a game and a half! The longer that conundrum went on, the more I thought that you weren't going to get it :!: Fantastic performance again, brill 1st numbers, like many on here, I only got 802, but I have a nice 2nd numbers alternative: (7 x 4 x 10) + (5 - (75 / 25)) = ...

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Charlie Reams wrote:Alec Rivers is so funny that no one likes him.

I like him.

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I think it's time to move away from that potential banana skin of a dress and carry on hoping for good things from our Apteforumite Craig Chittenden, who if he wins today's game will not only be halfway to achieveing octochamp status, but will also overtake or possibly outsteer Jay on the leaderboar...

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Dear me, yet more stories about Rachel's dresses. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/02/10/countdown-numbers-queen-rachel-riley-gets-racy-in-saucy-short-dress-see-sexy-pics-115875-22033075/ Who is this Rachel Reilly girl? Not a clue :? :?: By the way, am I the only one who thinks that that dr...

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Alec Rivers wrote:
James Robinson wrote:Keith's risky 7 unfortunately sees Craig take the early lead.
Why?

To me, it's a bit unfortunate if you give away the lead early on. It's just how I see it, Alec.

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Yes, it's Robinson Recap time again, so without further ado, let's get on with the show. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: Countdown recap for Wednesday 10 February 2010. C1: Champion Craig Chittenden (2 wins, 189 points.) An Apteforumite from Bishop Auckland, County Durham. He is currently in training at college ...

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Alternative to 2nd Numbers: (100 + 75 + 4 - 7) x (10 - 8) = 344 2 Alternatives to 3rd Numbers: ((25 + 50) x 5) - 7 = 368 ((50 - 1) x 7) + 25 = 368 Well done again, Craig. ;) :) :D Shame on the 3rd 90s score, when getting the conundrum would've got you the ton, but I'm sure you'll do it soon. Hopeful...

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Dear me, yet more stories about Rachel's dresses. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/02/10/countdown-numbers-queen-rachel-riley-gets-racy-in-saucy-short-dress-see-sexy-pics-115875-22033075/ Clearly, they don't watch the show too often at The Mirror HQ, as she wore today's dress only 3 weeks ag...

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Ian Dent wrote:No Matt, I mean you actually select each letter and number and target.

How would the conundrum work then

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The week has entered its middle stage which means a nice double dose of Robinson Recaps will shortly be in the offing. Quite interesting this news about Clarke Carlisle, the Burnley defender, who will be on the show in 2 weeks, because unless he's really rubbish, which I shouldn't think he is (after...

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we're going to invite Phill to try again as a challenger in the next series. :) <- this makes me happy I think this news will have brightened everybody's day. Three cheers for Damian & the production team. ;) :) :D ;) :) :D ;) :) :D (that's basically my version of Hip, Hip Hooray! x 3)

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Kirk Bevins wrote:
Ben Hunter wrote: The human spellchecker.
Lol. I prefer your original version you editing bastard.

I hope that "bastard" reference wasn't aimed at me, Birk Kevins.

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Jeff mentioned it on Gillette Soccer Saturday. Apart from Matt Le Tissier, have any other footballers been on the show? Ex-Notts County player Neil McKenzie was on the show during series 59. Ex-Norwich City player Adrian Coote was on near the end of the last series. P.S. It's Neil MacKenzie, not Ne...

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Ben Hunter wrote:Anyone else's Channel 4+1 just disappeared?

No.

Marc Meakin wrote:Did the challenger declare MEDDLES?

No, MEDALS like what Mark Foster has.

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Jason Larsen wrote:Gordon Brown is too busy at 10 Downing Street, Ian!

I think the word "allegedly" should be in that sentence, Jason.

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Well that means it'll be me recapping his show and possibly shows. Ooh, I can't wait

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Craig is now the new champ, following his good win over Jay. Can he keep it up, unlike his Southend United last night.

Did anyone see that weird first goal

That was one of the most bizarre that I've seen in a good while.

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I definitely can't do April 24, due to other commitments, but I would love to come down on March 20. Sounds like it could be absolutely good fun.

Although, I don't mind May either.

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Round 9: M L N I A O S A I C1: somalian C2: ANIMALS (7) DC: MAINSAIL (8) Score: 50–56 (max 68) Bizarre. Have I made a mistake? I think it's supposed to be a reference to the Somalian pirates, who are obviously animals of sorts, and obviously had mainsails on their ships that they used to get to som...

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Surprised Suzie thought Jay had misspelt BIRETTA, he was presumably thinking of the gun . She ought to watch more Bond. Something I'd recommend to anybody. If you're new to the Bond franchise, start with Dr. No and just don't stop. I still maintain that The Spy Who Loved Me is the best. ;) :) :D By...

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Craig was pretty good when I played him, looking forward to this. Yep, can't wait for this. Me too. Looking forward to seeing a good game. Yeah, this could be a classic. If Craig plays like he does on Apterous, he might have a chance of octochampdom. I suppose it depends if there are any other good...

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I will, Ben. Thank you. The new week begins with some people still debating over OUTSTEER-gate, but nothing can be done, Jay is the champion, regardless of whether he said OUTSTARE/OUTSTEER, and since he's on 3 wins, he could be an octochamp by the end of the week, so Friday, could indeed be Jay-Day...

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Hugh Binnie wrote:Another 3rd numbers method would be (75+1)*6+7+8-100 = 371.

P.S. I also heard outsteer.

That's what Rachel did, Hugh

Are you sure you were watching the show, or did you OUTSTEER that last little bit

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How many people DIDN'T think Jay said OUTSTEER

ANTIPODE & ANTIDOTE in Round 12.

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Dinos Sfyris wrote:C2: Challenger Mark Abbut

Dinos, I think you'll find it's Mark ABBITT.

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Well, we have reached the end of the week, with a possible record attempt not happening following Jay's win yesterday, but can he become the next Apterite to reach the promised land of Octochampdom :?: Yet again, this show does seem to be becoming more male, in terms of winners, especially as everyo...

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I would like to be considered for a wildcard entry, please.

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It's Thursday, the Sun's gone down, the cold weather's drawing in, what has someone to do, but read today's Robinson Recap. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) Countdown recap for Thursday 4 February 2010. C1: Champion Jay Lopian (1 win, 101 points.) An Apterite from Manchester. He's an final-year accountancy de...

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1st Numbers Alternative:

(50 x 10) + (9 x 6) + 6 - 2 = 558.

REALISM in Round 8.

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Marc Meakin wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Keep up the Call my Bluff style OOW segment...I'm loving it.
As long as the BBC don't object to using the name.

Maybe if it was called Susie's Call My Bluff, then they won't be able to complain. Also, I should think that as long as they don't bring in the music, it'll be OK.

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