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by Ryan Taylor
Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Semi-Final 1 Spoilers For Wednesday January 20th 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 5957

Re: CoC Semi-Final 1 Spoilers For Wednesday January 20th 2016

Quite a poor quality game really missing GAUDIEST and RAINWASH. None of them deserved to win.
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
Replies: 30
Views: 11132

Re: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016

Dylan sounds like a professional to me. He deserves to win it, unlike you other part-timers.
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
Replies: 43
Views: 16303

Re: How many UK cities have you been to?

Must be strong correlation between those who live in the north having visited a majority of northern cities and those in the south visiting very southern cities.
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many UK cities have you been to?
Replies: 43
Views: 16303

Re: How many UK cities have you been to?

England: Birmingham, Bradford, Carlisle, Derby, Durham, Hull, Lancaster, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Preston, Ripon, Salford, Sheffield, Wakefield, York (21)

Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow (2)
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016
Replies: 30
Views: 11132

Re: CoC Quarter-Final 2 Spoilers For Friday January 15th 2016

I caught thisfrom the first interval and I have to say it was fantastic. Very hard luck to Andy. "One mistake" as Andy put it at the end sums up the standard we are now at as this tournament progresses as that was his only error all game and it ended up costing him. And well done to Dylan ...
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 50725

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

Matt Morrison wrote:Did he seriously go out with your mum Gevin? No joking, we have another friend whose mum he went out with too. Obviously well into fucking mums. Small world.
Pretty sure he fucked Slash's mum too when Slash was a schoolkid or something.
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How many countries have you been to?
Replies: 172
Views: 82212

Re: How many countries have you been to?

7: UK (2), Ireland (x2), Spain (x4), Austria, Italy (x3), Netherlands, Belgium (x2). I'd never been on a plane until the age of 21. Going to Norway next month, Munich in June (stag do) and Barcelona in June (school visit) before summer holiday in Gran Canaria. So my total will go up to 9. Hopefully ...
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Spookily similar to me that picture. Unfortunately I still haven't ran a parkrun in 2016. My first one will probably be Lincoln.
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 9-00pm C5 Celebrity Big Brother.
Replies: 35
Views: 5776

Re: 9-00pm C5 Celebrity Big Brother.

2: Gemma Collins, Kristina Rihanoff, Darren Day, Daniella Westbrook, David Gest, Nancy Dell'Olio, Winston McKenzie
1: Jonathan Cheban, Angie Bowie
0: Christopher Maloney, Megan McKenna, Stephanie Davis, John Partridge, Scotty T, Jeremy McConnell, Tiffany Pollard

Started strongly but fizzled out.
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I've not done a parkrun for 6 weeks now. I've done a couple of runs in December but both crap weather and my chest felt tight. Hoping I will find a bit of motivation in January but it is just a horrible time of year to be out. Not just the weather but the darkness too. It's dark when going to work a...
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: New Year Honours............
Replies: 10
Views: 2866

Re: New Year Honours............

Jennifer Steadman wrote:Said he was coming to COLIN next year. Easy win.
Looking forward to Jen v Jim at COLIN to see Jim disprove this!
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684746

Re: Ask Graeme?

That's awesome Graeme, and really interesting. I had actually expected that people like Innis (and those above him) would have surpassed the total length of Countdown episodes in apterous play time so it's pretty cool that no one has but that people are quite close to doing so. Thanks Graeme!
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
Replies: 44
Views: 11177

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015

Gavin Chipper wrote: The wiki seems to be down at the moment so I can't do a proper search easily, but Jack Hurst got the conundrum MARCASITE once in a final. Why didn't people moan then?
:lol: And that's why you're still poop at the game. And parkruns. :lol:
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015
Replies: 44
Views: 11177

Re: Grand Final Spoilers For Wednesday December 23rd 2015

The choice of conundrum today has ruined Series 73 completely for me. I was enjoying the finals but that conundrum has left me with a really sour taste and I doubt I will watch any more Countdown this year.
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 684746

Re: Ask Graeme?

Has anyone on apterous played more standard 9 or 15 rounders than there have been in the total history of TV Countdown? How long did it take them if so? Have I? Also, has anyone played apterous for longer than the combined time of all TV Countdown episodes? Have I? I imagine a lot of people have pro...
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 763
Views: 566812

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

FWIW I've found Peep Show Series 9 to be pretty good in comparison to a couple before it and me and Michelle have laughed lots at it.
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What gloves should I buy?
Replies: 19
Views: 3111

Re: What gloves should I buy?

Get some ski gloves.
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

My first parkrun of the month and I've got slower, again. Course was icy in parts so had to tread carefully and had to go cross-country at one bit due to a huge puddle. Will I ever get below the magic 20 minutes?!
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

My parkrun progress has slowed up. Haven't been as much (been pretty bad weather some weekends so have rather stayed in bed) and then when I did go the other week my time had got slower by a minute. I'm basically around the 21 minute mark.
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:15 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How much do you earn?
Replies: 12
Views: 3171

Re: How much do you earn?

As a teacher in Scotland in my first year my salary is £26,235. This, as any teacher will tell you, isn't enough!
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 166303

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Karen Pearson on The Edge right now!
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Saw that you were 1st in your parkrun today Gev with a time of 19:54. I had my best finish today, coming 8th and was exactly 1 minute slower than you (20:54). I've PB'd in all my parkruns so far which is promising and my pace today was the best it has been with average km speed being ~4:16 at every ...
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 27th 2015 (S73 P41)
Replies: 8
Views: 3112

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 27th 2015 (S73 P41)

James Robinson wrote:
Adam Dexter wrote:Contestant on Rebound looks awfully familiar... anyone else managed two game shows on one day?
Someone did Pointless and The Chase on the same day.
Yes, Sharon from Liverpool was on The Chase and Pointless (at the same time of course!) on 12th September 2011.
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Lookalikes?
Replies: 390
Views: 222269

Re: Countdown Lookalikes?

Susie Dent so good.
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

21:48
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Charity/Effective Altruism
Replies: 53
Views: 8081

Re: Charity/Effective Altruism

I've only heard of EA from you. I make a monthly donation to Shelter and, as a result of losing my dad this year to a brain tumour, I now try and raise money for Brain Tumour Research where possible. But yes, I do sometimes wonder just how effective these charities are at actually getting results an...
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Heh Zarte, very good. This is ridiculous. Literally four days ago you decide to take up running and take nearly 30 minutes to do 5k. And then today you do 22:53! I think you're guaranteed to win this. Well, it turns out that treadmills aren't very reliable (as that is where I've been doing all my tr...
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Did my first parkrun today and clocked a time of 22:53. I still felt like I had a bit more in the tank and the finish line came upon me fairly suddenly due to me being unfamiliar with the course. I wasn't quite sure how far I was each time and so pacing was tough. The course itself was quite undulat...
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out. You should actually be quite encouraged by that as your first attempt - the first jog I attempted I gave up after 2.5km (I think having already stopped once or twice on the way). A few days later I did my first parkrun just with the aim of f...
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 6237

Re: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015

Absolute bargain of a deal on public transport as it also includes transport to and from the airport (which is €10 return each). Really?? It was €1.90 each way for a bus return from the airport when I was there last May... :? Yeah I think that was the price on the website. Well, for DublinBus I thi...
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Gavin Chipper wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out.
What did you expect? It's all about training. Your times will gradually come down. See you on the startline.
I thought I'd probably be able to do it in 15 minutes or less. I think I underestimated how far 5k is.
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

So I ran 5k today and it took almost 30 minutes. I'm out.
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Saturday, 9am. How can you sign up and not know this stuff? I've now been on the Lincoln parkrun website. I've done a virtual walkthrough of the course via Google maps and have committed it to memory. I'm catching the 48/49 bus service from just outside of Pennell's Garden Centre to get there. And ...
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

Gavin Chipper wrote:an upstart like Ryan
:lol: Is the parkrun on a Saturday or Sunday? Not looking forward to drinking shakes and Powerade on either the Friday or Saturday night but needs must.
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I've been close to just booking the Travelodge at £58 because it's such a cracking price. But then I just have your smiling face saying "I got it for £54" and I leave the Travelodge website. As for the run I'm gonna be eating runner beans right up until the end of January. And I think you'...
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015
Replies: 61
Views: 12658

Re: Countdown in Nottingham IV- Saturday 25th July 2015

Gavin Chipper wrote:I always ask the round selector for their length first
Knew it!
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I am signed up to parkrun. I've not ran in any yet, but I have a barcode so it's definitely official. I might make my parkrun debut at COLIN. That would be awesome. It would be good if we could get a decent number of people to do the parkrun at COLIN. We'll have to make sure that Ben doesn't start ...
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015
Replies: 8
Views: 6237

Re: Co:Dub Countdown in Dublin 14th November 2015

Link to the Facebook event page Also, the Friday and Saturday night in hotels are still pretty cheap. The Aspect hotel (which looks pretty decent) is at a total of £60. Bargain! Plus, if you're thinking of doing Dublin for the 2 nights or even 3 nights (like JR) then get yourself a Visitor Leap Car...
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 290209

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I am signed up to parkrun. I've not ran in any yet, but I have a barcode so it's definitely official. I might make my parkrun debut at COLIN.
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday July 22nd 2015 (S73 P22)
Replies: 8
Views: 3016

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday July 22nd 2015 (S73 P22)

Susie showing us a masterclass in how to demoralise the DC guest.
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Puzzle for programmers #2
Replies: 26
Views: 6785

Re: Puzzle for programmers #2

What was all this about?
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown for Comic Relief
Replies: 205
Views: 46113

Re: Countdown for Comic Relief

More to the point, where did 2014 go? Could have swore the Countdown thing was last year!
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: The introduction of Co:Glasgow! Saturday 2nd May 2015
Replies: 27
Views: 11523

Re: The introduction of Co:Glasgow! Saturday 2nd May 2015

You sent £14.00 GBP to jimmyjameleon@yahoo.co.uk Me and Michelle confirmed for this one. If anyone is thinking of coming to the inaugural Glasgow Countdown event but are worried about costs of accommodation or whatnot then me and Michelle could probably have room for some people to stay free of char...
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35828

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

Many thanks, Ben, and Ben's mum and everyone else involved. Once again, you've pulled off the best co-event ever. Also once again, Ben, you suggested that you were unsure whether you were going to do a Hangover event next year. In my view it's very much part of COLIN weekend now, and a very enjoyab...
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115288

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Pleased to report that the S-video cable I bought did the trick. Recorded my Chase episode today in real time and then trimmed out the adverts in Windows Movie Maker.
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115288

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

I received the August-VGB100 USB thing today. Installed the software etc. but have had a problem with the connection of the August USB to the Sky+ Box. The problem comes with the fact that the Sky+ Box doesn't have one of the Yellow video cables. Annoyingly it has the Red and White audio slots which...
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35828

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

Ben Wilson wrote:
Ryan Taylor wrote:I believe that Me, Michelle, Alan, Innis and Dan are heading down from Scotland on the Friday. I also think me and Michelle haven't paid for this yet!
Good, and correct. :)
You sent £30.00 GBP to hulla.mahulla@btopenworld.com :D
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN XI- Countdown in Lincoln, 24-25 January 2015
Replies: 133
Views: 35828

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

I believe that Me, Michelle, Alan, Innis and Dan are heading down from Scotland on the Friday. I also think me and Michelle haven't paid for this yet!
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115288

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Had seen that thing on Amazon too, Matt, although wasn't sure if it was suitable for Sky box. Dazzle seems to be the thing recommended Jon. I've just gone and purchased that thing from the Amazon link and will have a go at trying to get it to work when I get it. If it doesn't work I'll send it back ...
by Ryan Taylor
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:15 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 115288

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

I have some shows recorded to my Sky box. I want to get these shows onto my laptop in a digital movie file.

How?

Reading so far suggests a TV capture card. Anyone got one I could borrow? They look pricey.
by Ryan Taylor
Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: SPOILERS for Monday 10th November
Replies: 2
Views: 1004

Re: SPOILERS for Monday 10th November

I did the standard method for all four numbers rounds. A first for me.
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29684

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Will anyone be arriving into Edinburgh Waverley at around 11am on Saturday? Me and Michelle should be getting there at 11:07. Possible taxi share to the venue?
by Ryan Taylor
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29684

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Mike Brown wrote:as was the pub we ended up in last year on Melanie's recommendation.
Green Mantle - which does have an 11 letter word anagram, as Innis pointed out to us last year. Will leave others to ponder it.
by Ryan Taylor
Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November
Replies: 82
Views: 29684

Re: CoEdi 3 is go - Saturday 1st November

Can also provide an extra laptop on the day if necessary. Let me know, Mike.
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Replies: 38
Views: 23711

Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015

For those who use the (correct) definition that the Saturday after Easter Sunday is Easter Saturday, then yes it is Easter Saturday, and not Holy Saturday or whatever you want to call the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, as mentioned this year, there is a wedding on our nor...
by Ryan Taylor
Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015
Replies: 38
Views: 23711

Re: COREA15 - Saturday 11th April 2015

Is that Easter Saturday?
by Ryan Taylor
Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
Replies: 27
Views: 11697

Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP

"In the main series of the UK 'X Factor', if you include solo winners and and all individual members of winning groups, which of these is true?" - Davina emphasised "if you include as well" Surely you can only interpret that as ambiguous if you're trying really hard to get wound...
by Ryan Taylor
Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
Replies: 27
Views: 11697

Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP

That was my point, Ryan, about the question been "loaded", I'm sure most people would have said female, knowing there were 4 in Little Mix! The answer was 6 males & 7 females (including the Little Mix 4). I may be naive, but I fail to accept that they deliberately set a question with ...