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by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 31, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35813

Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015

Jon Corby wrote:You're thinking of donating the book you wrote, aren't you Gev?
Don't know what you're talking about.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Catsdown Xmas Special Monday December 29th 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 2795

Re: Spoilers For Catsdown Xmas Special Monday December 29th 2014

They didn't point out that PRIMEVAL can be a nine but it's PRIMAEVAL rather than PRIMEEVAL as David Baddiel thought (but obviously the letters weren't there).
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Am I the worst contestant ever?
Replies: 12
Views: 5684

Re: Am I the worst contestant ever?

You're not even the worst player in your football club, let alone of everyone ever.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35813

Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015

I won a book as one of the prizes last time, but I doubt I'll ever read it, so can I donate it back into the prize pot? Also, do you accept donations of stuff generally as prizes? Normally yes, however I've already got a massive pile of crap to dish out this year and will probably take a good chunk...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35813

Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015

I won a book as one of the prizes last time, but I doubt I'll ever read it, so can I donate it back into the prize pot? Also, do you accept donations of stuff generally as prizes?
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115216

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Jayne Wisniewski wrote:Does Matt or anyone else know if it's possible to play apterous on a tablet? Thanks.
People play drunk all the time, and I'm not sure this is much different.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115216

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Any possibility you have another known wifi network available from the house and it occasionally gets confused about which to join? I have seen people have this problem before if they've ever joined a free BT hotspot, often the network is just called "BT WiFi" and if you happen to have a ...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous/Scrabble player Mikki Nicholson RIP
Replies: 7
Views: 5268

Re: Apterous/Scrabble player Mikki Nicholson RIP

Terrible news. RIP.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday December 23rd 2014 (Special)
Replies: 6
Views: 2305

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday December 23rd 2014 (Special)

In the 372 round, Rachel could have pointed out that one of the contestants could have just added the 1 on at the end rather than going a whole new way.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

And this is the 1000th reply.

No need to thank me. All in a day's work.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

Andy McGurn made a post wondering whether Ryan or Graeme should make the 1000th post or reply (can't remember which he said) and then deleted it. Maybe he realised that as his post was the 999th reply it made it the 1000th post so he didn't want it to be so. But don't worry guys. You're in safe hand...
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: 10 April 1989 - 14 April 1989 (Masters 1, Preliminary 2)
Replies: 3
Views: 5960

Re: 10 April 1989 - 14 April 1989 (Masters 1, Preliminary 2)

C2's declaration in round 10 should be RANCHES, not RACNHES.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Tuesday 2nd January 1990 (Series 19, Prelim 2)
Replies: 1
Views: 5065

Re: Tuesday 2nd January 1990 (Series 19, Prelim 2)

C1's declaration in round 1 should be VISAGE, not VISGAE.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

Graeme Cole wrote:On the other hand, the error in the wikicap for episode 939 is in the historical recap (the spelling of VISAGE in R1).
It's probably worth mentioning these in the recap threads.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)
Replies: 8
Views: 2037

Re: Spoilers for Monday December 22nd 2014 (Special)

ROUILLE in round 5 as a beater.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

Interesting finding, Clive. And good work.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115216

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Why does my phone keep disconnecting from my home wifi and not just connect automatically any more? It expects me to manually reconnect. My laptop hasn't undergone a similar change (therefore proving it's not the wifi) and my phone hasn't had the same problems at other people's houses (therefore pro...
by Gavin Chipper
Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

A couple of surprises though - Simon Born getting 30 maxes in three consecutive games. Also, Susan Shilton getting 20 in the 9-round era. I had to look both of these people up. Also, that no-one managed a minimum of five maxes (the minimum you need for most of the maxes in a game) in their octorun ...
by Gavin Chipper
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

Excellent work as always Graeme. A lot of that was expected but there were one or two surprises. I wasn't surprised at all to see Helen Grayson, Harvey Freeman and Allan Saldanha at the top of the 9-round table for maxes in three consecutive games, although it was very close so could have gone diffe...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 19th 2014
Replies: 23
Views: 7516

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Friday December 19th 2014

Congratulations to both players for playing at such a high standard for the whole series and to Dan for winning it. That 840 though! When David Baddiel commented on Dan's bright orange T-shirt I was thinking he just needed to look over to Rachel to see possibly the worst outfit to ever make it into ...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:15 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Nick Hewer Quits Apprentice
Replies: 1
Views: 1395

Re: Nick Hewer Quits Apprentice

Countdown > The Apprentice
by Gavin Chipper
Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 17th 2014
Replies: 24
Views: 7039

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 17th 2014

Channel 4 need a new subtitler. We've already had "VALITA" and "PUTTIE" when it should be VALETA and PATTIE^. I actually declared VELETA (there was only one A in the selection), but VALETA is also valid. Thanks everyone else for the nice comments so far, and well played George! ...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!
Replies: 486
Views: 212582

Re: Calling All Wannabe Recappers!!

Can I just add, as a tiny note, that Robbo pretty much singlehandedly operates the Wiki recaps, and he doesn't get any thanks for it, usually. Robbo may be glad to know that recappers - YOU CAN HELP . When finishing your recap, click on the "generate wiki version" (or something of a simil...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: C4C/Apterous Twitter list
Replies: 17
Views: 6849

Re: C4C/Apterous Twitter list

I've just flicked through the people I follow, and Dylan isn't on your list. (But maybe that's intentional.)

Good idea by the way.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 7378

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday December 16th 2014

75×8+(50-7)×3-5=724. Standard method, obviously.
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 15th 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 8430

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 15th 2014

The higher seed does go first, Tricia asked to be in the challenger's chair for reasons unknown (no rumours please) Easier to cheat? so perhaps instead of grabbing easy laughs and attention, people could just keep to themselves this time round. :) Oh. But you did set it up. But seriously whatever I...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

I don't think this has been asked before - can you list the octochamps in order of the lowest number of maxes they got in a game? Can't think where I got that idea from.
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 12th 2014 (Special)
Replies: 21
Views: 4144

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 12th 2014 (Special)

Awesome post, Graeme. As well as pointing out how good Bobby Johnson actually was, you nicely anticipated several future "Ask Graeme" questions. What about octochamps' average maxes per game? Bobby's was 8.25. This is higher than the average maxes per game of 71 Wait - what? of the 123 15-...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: We got upgraded!
Replies: 30
Views: 5617

Re: We got upgraded!

But on the plus side, like many other sites, it now uses these "standard" icons like three horizontal bars, a cog wheel, which makes it cool and modern and awesome. On a serious note, why is there no Cluedo playing piece? Oh no, panic over. If you click on the arrow by your name, you get ...
by Gavin Chipper
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday December 11th 2014
Replies: 14
Views: 4278

Re: Spoilers For Thursday December 11th 2014

not sure if munchie is allowed Ciaran or if it has to be munchies... well done Antoinette..was cheering you from start to finish there..hope you make the final I did look ODO earlier Mark and it is valid for Anerican dictionary which is probsbly would allow cos they don't allow American spelling bu...
by Gavin Chipper
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014
Replies: 33
Views: 8379

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014

Jon Corby wrote:On checking your flowchart were you not also surprised by the enormous number of "post like a complete dick" outcomes?
Only mildly.
by Gavin Chipper
Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014
Replies: 33
Views: 8379

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014

Gavin, I would appreciate it if you could refrain from making unprovoked insults, they especially seem out of place in threads related to the finals, which should be a celebration of the game and the finalists, and should not resemble the school playground (apart from when Conor and Kai were on). A...
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)

George Pryn wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:I misread it. I thought you said "name".
Oh :shock:
Cos there's Jacky and Jackie.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014
Replies: 33
Views: 8379

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014

Jon Corby wrote:What was the pathetic decision?
Your decision to join this discussion.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)

I misread it. I thought you said "name".
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)

Hmmm. OK, humour me briefly. I can see the changes that you made, but what do they do that mine didn't? Clicking on the "Jackie Pinkney" link from Series 19 still took you instantly to the newly merged page via the redirection. James also added Jacky's old game No he didn't Didn't he? Loo...
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014
Replies: 33
Views: 8379

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday December 10th 2014

Great game etc. A few difficult rounds meant Paul lost by more than he probably normally would have done, and Dan did very well to get everything he did.

But I agree with everyone else. That post was blatant trolling, Fred knows there should have been a semicolon in his sentence.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: We got upgraded!
Replies: 30
Views: 5617

Re: We got upgraded!

You can also mark all notifications read in one fell swoop actually, so that's fine.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)

Fred Mumford wrote:You would think so, but maybe her hairstyle makes her look older than she really is.
Do you think Dave Preece would?
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: We got upgraded!
Replies: 30
Views: 5617

Re: We got upgraded!

I think this is a situation where the computer programming geeks (Morrison, Reams) get excited about all these new features and the rest of us say "What features?" It's an internet discussion forum; there's only so much you can expect it to do (it's not going to brush your teeth), and it ...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: We got upgraded!
Replies: 30
Views: 5617

Re: We got upgraded!

I think this is a situation where the computer programming geeks (Morrison, Reams) get excited about all these new features and the rest of us say "What features?" It's an internet discussion forum; there's only so much you can expect it to do (it's not going to brush your teeth), and it a...
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: Monday 8th December (series 71, prelim 102)

The wiki hasn't made the connection, but is today's champ likely to be the Jackie Pinkney from Series 19? Mike's records have the original one as coming from Sevenoaks, but it is certainly plausible that she could have moved to the Isle of Man within 25 years......... :P What would her average spee...
by Gavin Chipper
Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday December 8th 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 2222

Re: Spoilers For Monday December 8th 2014

Just outside the time but (50+1+3)×9-25-75=386
by Gavin Chipper
Sun Dec 07, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684018

Re: Ask Graeme?

Apologies if this has been asked before, but who's the best player at each numbers selection? I imagine Scott Mearns must be quite high up the 6 small board. It's not up to Graeme to decide who's the best! Obviously you can have percentage success rate, but then you have to look at statistical sign...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
Replies: 18
Views: 5117

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)

Thought I had RAINCOVER as an equaller in round 15 but it's not valid.
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 05, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)
Replies: 18
Views: 5117

Re: Spoilers for Friday December 5th 2014 (S71 P101)

Yes. What the others have said. Very good run and you did well to sneak up to number two with it being very tight from 2 to 5.
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)
Replies: 20
Views: 6441

Re: Who Will Win Series 71? (Spoilers Included)

I know some of you will be cheering for someone not to win. What a disgrace.
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35813

Re: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015

Kirk Bevins wrote:I'll be coming to both events so stick me down please. I'm assuming several of you will be down on the Friday night too? I can't decide whether to drive down Friday afternoon or Saturday morning
Obviously get there on Friday.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)
Replies: 26
Views: 6002

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)

Peter Mabey wrote:Alt (9+3+2)x(10+1)x6 = 924 is the direct way
The standard method.
by Gavin Chipper
Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)
Replies: 26
Views: 6002

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday December 3rd 2014 (S71 P99)

FLUSHER in the reflush^ round and no-one thinks to mention it.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

George Pryn wrote:I blame Gevin
I blame George Ford.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

Jon Corby wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:I want Steven and Dave to come to COLIN.

As you were.
Eh, why am I not going to COLIN anymore? :(
Because it's not big enough to hold you, Steven M. McCann and Dave Preece all at once.
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

In case anyone is wondering,I would just like to make it clear, that the PANTIHOSE/LADDERING reference was not meant to be taken literally, it was made light heatedly (like ....... in a joke!). I'm slowly beginning to realise, humour is in very short supply on this forum. Because of Corby's psychop...
by Gavin Chipper
Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

I want Steven and Dave to come to COLIN.

As you were.
by Gavin Chipper
Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

There was a standard method for the second numbers. (75+1)×(7+7-9)-1=379. c4c folklore in action. never get bored of these! I don't go in for putting every DC/contestant equaller I ever get (not that I care when other people do), but I think if they use an overly complex method on the show, or they...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

oh for christ's sake a female contestant does well and suddenly we're commenting on her looks??? how OLD SHE LOOKS???? Absolutely ridiculous and unwarranted. Antoinette played brilliantly, focus on the performance. Yes, but from my point of view, I would have said what I said in response to Stephen...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

Is it just me, but does Antoinette's hairstyle make her look far older, than she probably really is? She is certainly a formidable opponent and should comfortably make the QF's (barring an upset). How old do you think she looks and how old do you think she probably is? Uh-oh, this is unlikely to tu...
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

Steven M. McCann wrote:Is it just me, but does Antoinette's hairstyle make her look far older, than she probably really is?
She is certainly a formidable opponent and should comfortably make the QF's (barring an upset).
How old do you think she looks and how old do you think she probably is?
by Gavin Chipper
Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)
Replies: 60
Views: 10890

Re: Spoilers for Friday November 28th 2014 (S71 P96)

There was a standard method for the second numbers. (75+1)×(7+7-9)-1=379.
by Gavin Chipper
Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday November 27th 2014 (S71 P95)
Replies: 8
Views: 1902

Re: Spoilers for Thursday November 27th 2014 (S71 P95)

Did anyone else also notice that if Antoinette had picked a vowel in the first round, we'd have had the exact same letters in round 1 as we did in yesterday's game :?: :? 8-) :shock: :o :geek: :ugeek: I noticed they were one letter different, but didn't notice that specifically. (I'm sure she did p...