Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:59 am

I am still happy to take names from people who would like to be on a waiting list for drop-outs or extra spaces becoming available. One or two people have said they might not make it, so there's every chance a reservist would get to come along after all. Email me at colondon2010@gmail.com to get involved!

That's right folks. Countdown in London (hereafter to be referred to by all as Co:Lon) will be taking place on 22 May, 2010. Full details are up on the amazing Co:Lon site, and I'm now going to attempt to take registrations.

The key facts:

Registration is £5, but if you can bring a copy of the Countdown board game I'll knock a pound - yes, a whole pound - off the price for you. You don't need to be Rachel Riley to work out that that's a Massive Saving.

To register, send me an email at colondon2010@gmail.com with your name, something saying you want to come to Co:Lon (so I know you're not just trying to enlarge my penis), and whether or not you have a copy of the game to bring. Assuming there are still places left I'll get back to you with how to send me the monies.

The pub doesn't sell food on Saturdays (apparently), so do bear this in mind. Kick-off is at 1pm, so hopefully most people will have time to grab something to eat beforehand, and the pub will still sell snacks and whatnot. I'm hoping to get the chance to drop by the area again nearer the time to scout out possible lunch/dinner venues as well, so watch this space.

If you have any questions, do ask, and I'll see what I can do about answering them for you.

Also, please note that this has been posted just before noon on April 1, just so you can have a little bit of excitement in wondering whether this is just an elaborate April Fool's.

Bonne chance!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:00 am

Woo! I have a Co:Lon semi.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:14 am

Excellent. The getting there page total made me A-lol. Great work.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:38 am

Emailed.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:13 pm

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:22 pm

Money coming your way this evening.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:36 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:paid

Wicked. Others take note, Jono donated above what was asked (£5.01), and so he's been rewarded with his name being in a Special Colour on the confirmed attendees list!

Helen Andrews · Post by **Helen Andrews** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:08 pm

As much fun as this looks, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to encounter you lot

Loving the site though, Michael, it definitely has a certain 'style' to it.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:11 pm

Helen Andrews wrote:As much fun as this looks, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to encounter you lot

Loving the site though, Michael, it definitely has a certain 'style' to it.

Don't be daft, come along. It'll be fun.

I'll be smashed by round 2 as it's taking place in a pub, and therefore ripe for the taking. In a Countdown-playing sense, of course.

Phil Collinge · Post by **Phil Collinge** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:18 pm

Myself and Supee are now entered and very much looking forward to it, even though feeling more than just a little nervous already.

Helen Andrews wrote:As much fun as this looks, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to encounter you lot

You have no excuse now (see above

)

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:18 pm

Helen Andrews wrote:As much fun as this looks, I'm not sure I'm quite ready to encounter you lot

It's a lot about taking part, meeting us all in the flesh (phwoar!) and having a great time. It'll be ace...as they always are. Come along!

Phil Makepeace · Post by **Phil Makepeace** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:30 pm

Emailed.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:59 pm

emailed too.

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:03 pm

How many places are there?

Supee Juachan · Post by **Supee Juachan** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:43 pm

David O'Donnell wrote:How many places are there?

Looking forward to see you guys.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:28 pm

Supee Juachan wrote:
David O'Donnell wrote:How many places are there?
Looking forward to see you guys.

I take it David's question wasn't in the citizenship test...

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:34 pm

Just to say, if you pay me and don't get a confirmation from me within 24 hours, please let me know. As it stands I've processed everyone who has paid me already, so let me know if you think you've paid and I haven't confirmed I've got it.

David O'Donnell wrote:How many places are there?

30 in total, though I don't expect to hit that.

Ian Dent · Post by **Ian Dent** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:32 pm

I will be there, if it is raining on the day. Seriously.

James Robinson · Post by **James Robinson** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:35 pm

I've e-mailed too. At last, I can break my CO-Event duck.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:36 am

Regrettably, it's a weekend I can't make. I'm sure it'll be a great success; I wish you all well.

If my arrangements change nearer the date, I'll check if there are any places still available,.

Martin Bishop · Post by **Martin Bishop** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:18 pm

I'm in.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:59 pm

Hello all, just a quick update to mention a few things:

1) We now have 14 confirmed attendees, with 7 pending. There are only 30 spaces available in total, so you may need to act soon.

2) I've had reports (thanks Kirk) of some of my emails getting eaten by spam folders. I'm generally replying to emails within a few hours (unless you email me in the morning; I only get up at about noon), so if you haven't had a reply from me within 24 hours, it might make sense to send me a PM instead.

3) Er, that's it.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:10 pm

Paid

Supee Juachan · Post by **Supee Juachan** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:23 pm

Am I the only woman in there????

????

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:40 pm

Supee Juachan wrote:Am I the only woman in there???? ????

Don't worry, Heather Badcock is on the provisional attendees list, so there's at least two of you, and I'm sure some other attendees wouldn't object to wearing dresses if that would help

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:03 pm

Supee Juachan wrote:Am I the only woman in there???? ????

If I was a girl and there were loads of hot guys going I wouldn't complain. Oh, wait...

Niall Seymour · Post by **Niall Seymour** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:13 am

Michael Wallace wrote:Hello all, just a quick update to mention a few things:

2) I've had reports (thanks Kirk) of some of my emails getting eaten by spam folders. I'm generally replying to emails within a few hours (unless you email me in the morning; I only get up at about noon), so if you haven't had a reply from me within 24 hours, it might make sense to send me a PM instead.

Just incase this happens to me I have just emailed since I know now that I will be back in the country by the 22nd.

I look forward to propping up the table.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:39 pm

Niall Seymour wrote:Just incase this happens to me I have just emailed since I know now that I will be back in the country by the 22nd.

Thanks for letting me know, you should have an email with details.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:20 pm

Supee Juachan wrote:Am I the only woman in there???? ????

I've just noticed this thread, so I've only just emailed Michael. Hopefully I'll be there!

Maybe Sue Sanders and Lesley Hines can be persuaded to enter too. They seemed to enjoy CoLin2010.

P.S. Payment has been accepted, and I'm in!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:54 pm

Wow, 23 confirmed places + 4 pending with 7 or so weeks still to go! Good job Raccoon.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:09 pm

Jon Corby wrote:Wow, 23 confirmed places + 4 pending with 7 or so weeks still to go! Good job Raccoon.

Heh, I'm not sure how much credit I can take, given that it is clearly the simple allure of Countdown+pub+London that is drawing everyone in. Am a little surprised by the uptake though, at this rate I might have to visit the pub again to see if I think I can squeeze any extra spaces out.

Phil Collinge · Post by **Phil Collinge** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:39 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:at this rate I might have to visit the pub again to see if I think I can squeeze any extra spaces out.

I may be wrong but I have a feeling there is more than one room if you needed an overflow.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:20 pm

Phil Collinge wrote:
Michael Wallace wrote:at this rate I might have to visit the pub again to see if I think I can squeeze any extra spaces out.
I may be wrong but I have a feeling there is more than one room if you needed an overflow.

Hmm, they didn't mention it, but I can ask next time I get a chance to drop by. For the time being I'mgoing to stick to the 30 player limit, but might see if there's a chance of one or two more tables.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:01 pm

So with the application of Paul Howe, Co:Lon is now full (pending payments from the 6 unconfirmeds). As I've edited the first post in this thread to say, I'll be having a list for people who want to be standbys, as one or two people have dropped out. I also hope to visit the pub at some point later this month/early next month to see if I can squeeze some extra space out.

Thanks to everyone who's registered and paid, I hope I can provide you with £5-worth of entertainment (assuming, of course, I don't just run off with all your money to Switzerland).

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:01 am

Is there a trophy and/or a cash prize for this?

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:41 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:Is there a trophy and/or a cash prize for this?

Trophy yes, prizes are still being determined.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:19 pm

Looks like this is going to be brilliant. Still not sure how you're going to fit a 15-round game into 25 minutes, but i'm willing to learn!

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:21 pm

Mike Brown wrote:Looks like this is going to be brilliant. Still not sure how you're going to fit a 15-round game into 25 minutes, but i'm willing to learn!

Neither am I, just as well the site says 9-rounders

Helen Andrews · Post by **Helen Andrews** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:07 pm

Whoops, after taking a (very) long weekend away for Easter, I come back to find this has filled up! At least that makes the decision for me, although it's nice to see I'd be so welcome. Maybe next time

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:17 pm

Michael Wallace wrote:Neither am I, just as well the site says 9-rounders

I never was very good at the numbers game...

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Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:07 am

Sorry Michael, I have to pull out of this event

Hope you do another one next year so I can come and sorry Jon, looks like those drinks can wait!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:49 am

Ryan Taylor wrote:Sorry Michael, I have to pull out of this event Hope you do another one next year so I can come and sorry Jon, looks like those drinks can wait!

No they can't

That's a shame though, and not just for the drinks

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:15 am

I can't come but the site made me lol, which made up for my sadness.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:16 am

Ryan Taylor wrote:Sorry Michael, I have to pull out of this event Hope you do another one next year so I can come and sorry Jon, looks like those drinks can wait!

Ben Hunter wrote:I can't come but the site made me lol, which made up for my sadness.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:49 am

Don't worry, the best people are still going.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:51 am

Matt Morrison wrote:Don't worry, the best people are still going.

Moar like the breast people, amirite?

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:53 am

Michael Wallace wrote:
Matt Morrison wrote:Don't worry, the best people are still going.
Moar like the breast people, amirite?

You gays and your obsession with skinniness. Phil took the piss out of me for being chunky before

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:55 am

Matt Morrison wrote:You gays and your obsession with skinniness. Phil took the piss out of me for being chunky before

Huh, that's a stereotype I wasn't aware of. My main thought when I think of gays is big fat men into musical theatre.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:56 am

Michael Wallace wrote:My main thought when I think of gays is big fat men into musical theatre.

Matt Morrison is gay???

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:13 pm

Haha. I assure you guys, I don't have this reputation anywhere else, be that on the Internet or in real life. I don't know what happened here. I blame Phil.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:25 pm

Ryan Taylor wrote:Sorry Michael, I have to pull out of this event Hope you do another one next year so I can come and sorry Jon, looks like those drinks can wait!

Was hoping to compare Weakest Link notes.Never mind, another time maybe.

Bradley Holland · Post by **Bradley Holland** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:56 am

Is registration open?

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:32 pm

Bradley Holland wrote:Is registration open?

As I've edited my first post to mention, we're full up, but I'm still taking names for a reserve list in case people can't make it or I find there's more space than I realised.

Also, the Co:Lon trophy has been commissioned, pictures to follow whenever they get it made

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:27 pm

I bet you guys thought Co:Lon couldn't get any more exciting, right? Well to ramp up the excitement EVEN MORE I shall be detailing various Special Prizes that will be available during the day, and to start with we have:

The Ryan Taylor Magnificent Seven Memorial Prize

That's right, in honour of Ryan Taylor, who sadly cannot be with us on the day (and to use up his entry fee so people can't accuse me of embezzling it), there will be a Mystery Prize (note: all prizes may well be a Mystery for a while) for the player who submits the most Magnificent Seven of the day.

"This sounds amazing! Whatever do you mean?" I hear you cry/type.

Well, in your Exclusive Co:Lon 2010 Welcome Pack you'll find a Magnificent Seven entry form. At any point during the day, if you declare a seven letter word in one of your games you can enter it onto this form, get your game host to sign it off, and then submit it to me. At the end of the day the most Magnificent Seven will be chosen, and the person who submitted it will get the Mystery Prize. Of course, you only get to submit one seven letter word for this prize, so choose wisely, and be careful! You have to choose to submit the word at the time you declare it. No finding yourself at the end of game 6 thinking "ooh, I'll submit that word from game 1".

Any questions? Just ask. And stay tuned for more news!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:39 pm

Michael Wallace wrote: The Ryan Taylor Magnificent Seven Memorial Prize

This is awesome.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:47 pm

SOMOIST

Ryan Taylor · Post by **Ryan Taylor** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:03 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Michael Wallace wrote: The Ryan Taylor Magnificent Seven Memorial Prize
This is awesome.

Because I'm awesome.

Ben Hunter · Post by **Ben Hunter** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:43 pm

Matt Morrison wrote:Haha. I assure you guys, I don't have this reputation anywhere else, be that on the Internet or in real life. I don't know what happened here.

Matt Morrison wrote:I'd like to see Damian and Charlie in an anti-gravity chamber, rotating so that they can constantly look up to each other. Naked.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:01 pm

haha. I was being kind - it's what THEY want, not me.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:32 pm

The bespoke Co:Lon trophy is finished. My camera is broken, so I've had to make do with a shoddy webcam to bring you pictures, but it is such an awesome trophy I'm sure even if my camera didn't work at all you'd see how amazing it is (maybe).

The current holder is a fearsome individual, you'll do well to drag it out of his hands^W paws.

Ok, so you can't really see what it is beyond a lump of glass, have a close-up.

WHO WILL BE THE CO:LON MASTER 2010??!?!?!!111