Countdown in Lincoln 2009

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:21 pm

Ben Wilson wrote:For those getting here ridiculously early (like, 10am ish), will anyone be able to give me and my copious amounts of equipment a lift to the venue? I don't live terribly far away, but far enough.

I should be there by 10am and if so will gladly help.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:32 pm

Junaid Mubeen wrote:
Ben Wilson wrote:For those getting here ridiculously early (like, 10am ish), will anyone be able to give me and my copious amounts of equipment a lift to the venue? I don't live terribly far away, but far enough.
I should be there by 10am and if so will gladly help.

Awesome, thanks mate.

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:18 pm

I've just found that I can't go.

I hope you have a great time anyway.

Will CoBris be just as major?

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:35 pm

Kai Laddiman wrote:I've just found that I can't go.

I hope you have a great time anyway.

Will CoBris be just as major?

What!? We need a reason! You bottling it?

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:52 am

Kirk Bevins wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote:I've just found that I can't go.

I hope you have a great time anyway.

Will CoBris be just as major?
What!? We need a reason! You bottling it?

Mum's surprise birthday present = Antigua for a week.

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:57 am

Kai Laddiman wrote: Mum's surprise birthday present = Antigua for a week.

Antigua for a week vs COLIN is surely a no brainer? FUCK Antigua

(Sorry Kai)
(Sorry any Antiguans)

What if Charlie promises to look after Kai for a week...then the Laddimans can enjoy their holiday, even more so in the absence of Kai, and Charlie can have the pleasure of entertaining Kai for the week, starting with COLIN. You know it makes sense!

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:03 am

Junaid Mubeen wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote: Mum's surprise birthday present = Antigua for a week.
Antigua for a week vs COLIN is surely a no brainer? FUCK Antigua

Not my choice. Obviously, I would have much preferred CoLin. Mum said she did too but the hol was booked, so...

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Great idea. Charlie?

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:26 am

Even better idea. Let's reclocate COLIN to Antigua.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:36 am

Junaid Mubeen wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote: Mum's surprise birthday present = Antigua for a week.
Antigua for a week vs COLIN is surely a no brainer? FUCK Antigua

(Sorry Kai)
(Sorry any Antiguans)

What if Charlie promises to look after Kai for a week...then the Laddimans can enjoy their holiday, even more so in the absence of Kai, and Charlie can have the pleasure of entertaining Kai for the week, starting with COLIN. You know it makes sense!

It makes great sense to me, although I'll enjoy my holiday anyway Junaid - I'm going with my sister, so no other Laddimans involved, but Tim's got the other three to look after as well - hence why Kai can't come! I'm sure Charlie would love to have Kai for the week - he's such an angel, obedient, helpful, polite, charming etc etc (Charlie that is, not Kai!) I was looking forward to seeing you lot again as well - nevermind, there's always next year.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:37 am

Howard Somerset wrote:Even better idea. Let's reclocate COLIN to Antigua.

Not such a good idea Howard - that would mean I'd have to take Kai with me!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:56 am

Naomi Laddiman wrote:
Howard Somerset wrote:Even better idea. Let's reclocate COLIN to Antigua.
Not such a good idea Howard - that would mean I'd have to take Kai with me!

Ah, I understand now. I'd interpreted Kai's message as meaning that all six of you were going to Antigua.

Anyway, have a great holiday, Naomi. And try not to think of that gorgeous weather we're having in England while you're away.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:11 pm

Thanks Howard, and make sure you have one or two drinks for me in the pub on Saturday evening!

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:18 pm

Naomi Laddiman wrote:Thanks Howard, and make sure you have one or two drinks for me in the pub on Saturday evening!

Will do, Naomi. But I'll save the real drinks until I get home, as I'm driving.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:32 pm

If anyone going to CoLin hasn't sorted their accommodation out yet, there's a room at the Travelodge going free for Friday and Saturday nights, as we won't be using it.

If anyone would like to make use of it, let me know.

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:27 pm

I'm really gonna miss everyone, and I'm sure everyone will miss my karoakeing.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:48 pm

Hi everyone

I've just heard from the venue the price for lunch will be £3.50 a head, and there will be 20 available (in case anyone changes their mind at the last minute).

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:29 pm

Thanks, Ben, for organising once again a really great event. It was lovely to see everybody once again, and some people for the first time. Please pass on thanks to your mum for for the food and the never-ending supply of drinks.

Can't wait for the next event now.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:33 pm

Howard Somerset wrote:Thanks, Ben, for organising once again a really great event. It was lovely to see everybody once again, and some people for the first time. Please pass on thanks to your mum for for the food and the never-ending supply of drinks.

Can't wait for the next event now.

Yeah, I really enjoyed it again. Thanks so much for organising it again and for everyone who turned up. Apterous had obviously played a part as the standard was very high, as was to be expected. Would be interesting to see how many max games were hit.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:34 pm

Well, it's all over bar the shouting, so who did what, won what, wore what and cocked what up?

The theme word for the day was 'football', and the prize of a DVD football trivia quiz (hosted by who else but Sir Jeff Stelling himself) went to Jeremy Miles for his word HEADER in the first round.

The ratings prize, given to the highest-placed player from the bottom ha of the c4countdown ratings, went to 6th-placed Dinos Sfyris for his 4 wins and 353 points.

5th place, with 4 wins and 373 points, was Bevatron Prime himself!

4th place, on 5 wins and 350 points (but not getting his decider with Charlie) was Junaid!

3rd place, with 5 wins and 352 points (skin of teeth time there) was Dan Van, continuing his march up the ratings.

2nd place, with 5 wins and 375 points- exactly matching his COLIN 2008 performance- was the ginger assassin, Jono!

But the winner, unbeaten on 6 wins- only the second time in COLIN history that's ever happened- and 374 points, taking home £20, the COLIN perpetual trophy and free entry into COLIN 2010, is none other than Jon Corby!

Congratulations to all prizewinners, and many thanks to everyone for making the day a success- to my Mum and Mark Tournoff's partner Sue for helping out behind the scenes, to the Church Hall's staff for helping out whenever needed, and most importantly, to the 24 men and women who came and played and made the fifth COLIN the success it was. Best COLIN ever? Quite possibly.

Full standings-

Pos. Player Played Won For Against Rating
1 Jon Corby 6 6 374 183 586
2 Jon O'Neill 6 5 375 237 596
3 Dan Vanniasingham 6 5 352 253 716
4 Junaid Mubeen 6 5 350 284 644
5 Kirk Bevins 6 4 373 280 642
6 Dinos Sfyris 6 4 353 329 496
7 Paul Howe 6 4 342 271 901
8 Nick Wainwright 6 4 328 265 566
9 Gary Male 6 4 312 330 380
10 Mark Tournoff 6 3 343 274 826
11 Mike Brown 6 3 327 302 564
12 Jeff Clayton 6 3 310 322 519
13 Charlie Reams 6 3 298 266 547
14 Richard Priest 6 3 293 245 345
15 Julie Taylor 6 3 271 274 404
16 Christine Armstrong 6 2 273 275 349
17 Dan Harris 6 2 241 324 525
18 Howard Somerset 6 2 240 259 171
19 Lee Fisher 6 2 228 274 401
20 Chris Corby 6 2 185 277 360
21 Simon Myers 6 1 206 337 350
22 Jeremy Miles 6 1 189 324 400
23 Sabeeya Dawood 6 1 56 294 150
24 V Chauhan 6 0 121 261 149

All results-

Table Contestant 1 Score Contestant 2
Round 1
1 Mike Brown (3) 60 - 57 Paul Howe (4)
1 Paul Howe (4) 59 - 55 Gary Male (4)
1 Gary Male (4) 63 - 52 Mike Brown (3)
2 Charlie Reams (3) 35 - 65 Mark Tournoff (3)
2 Mark Tournoff (3) 60 - 25 Chris Corby (2)
2 Chris Corby (2) 18 - 61 Charlie Reams (3)
3 Dan Harris (2) 29 - 67 Dan Vanniasingham (5)
3 Dan Vanniasingham (5) 74 - 39 Simon Myers (1)
3 Simon Myers (1) 33 - 60 Dan Harris (2)
4 Jeff Clayton (3) 63 - 52 Junaid Mubeen (5)
4 Junaid Mubeen (5) 65 - 54 Christine Armstrong (2)
4 Christine Armstrong (2) 49 - 59 Jeff Clayton (3)
5 Dinos Sfyris (4) 32 - 63 Kirk Bevins (4)
5 Kirk Bevins (4) 64 - 41 Richard Priest (3)
5 Richard Priest (3) 30 - 67 Dinos Sfyris (4)
6 Julie Taylor (3) 23 - 60 Jon O'Neill (5)
6 Jon O'Neill (5) 61 - 29 Howard Somerset (2)
6 Howard Somerset (2) 30 - 56 Julie Taylor (3)
7 Lee Fisher (2) 6 - 62 Jon Corby (6)
7 Jon Corby (6) 55 - 5 Sabeeya Dawood (1)
7 Sabeeya Dawood (1) 10 - 39 Lee Fisher (2)
8 Jeremy Miles (1) 31 - 70 Nick Wainwright (4)
8 Nick Wainwright (4) 58 - 10 V Chauhan (0)
8 V Chauhan (0) 20 - 34 Jeremy Miles (1)
Round 2
1 Dan Vanniasingham (5) 50 - 67 Nick Wainwright (4)
1 Nick Wainwright (4) 47 - 64 Jon O'Neill (5)
1 Jon O'Neill (5) 50 - 60 Dan Vanniasingham (5)
2 Kirk Bevins (4) 55 - 72 Jon Corby (6)
2 Jon Corby (6) 61 - 39 Jeff Clayton (3)
2 Jeff Clayton (3) 57 - 52 Kirk Bevins (4)
3 Gary Male (4) 59 - 52 Mark Tournoff (3)
3 Mark Tournoff (3) 68 - 39 Lee Fisher (2)
3 Lee Fisher (2) 46 - 60 Gary Male (4)
4 Junaid Mubeen (5) 58 - 41 Paul Howe (4)
4 Paul Howe (4) 52 - 31 Jeremy Miles (1)
4 Jeremy Miles (1) 30 - 60 Junaid Mubeen (5)
5 Mike Brown (3) 51 - 60 Dinos Sfyris (4)
5 Dinos Sfyris (4) 66 - 56 Julie Taylor (3)
5 Julie Taylor (3) 43 - 60 Mike Brown (3)
6 Dan Harris (2) 44 - 54 Charlie Reams (3)
6 Charlie Reams (3) 65 - 34 Howard Somerset (2)
6 Howard Somerset (2) 29 - 53 Dan Harris (2)
7 V Chauhan (0) 24 - 43 Simon Myers (1)
7 Simon Myers (1) 23 - 51 Chris Corby (2)
7 Chris Corby (2) 37 - 30 V Chauhan (0)
8 Richard Priest (3) 55 - 22 Christine Armstrong (2)
8 Christine Armstrong (2) 58 - 0 Sabeeya Dawood (1)
8 Sabeeya Dawood (1) 13 - 72 Richard Priest (3)
Round 3
1 Nick Wainwright (4) 40 - 65 Jon Corby (6)
1 Jon Corby (6) 59 - 38 Charlie Reams (3)
1 Charlie Reams (3) 45 - 46 Nick Wainwright (4)
2 Junaid Mubeen (5) 48 - 36 Mark Tournoff (3)
2 Mark Tournoff (3) 62 - 68 Dinos Sfyris (4)
2 Dinos Sfyris (4) 60 - 67 Junaid Mubeen (5)
3 Gary Male (4) 26 - 81 Jon O'Neill (5)
3 Jon O'Neill (5) 59 - 52 Jeff Clayton (3)
3 Jeff Clayton (3) 40 - 49 Gary Male (4)
4 Richard Priest (3) 41 - 52 Dan Vanniasingham (5)
4 Dan Vanniasingham (5) 49 - 27 Chris Corby (2)
4 Chris Corby (2) 27 - 54 Richard Priest (3)
5 Dan Harris (2) 38 - 77 Kirk Bevins (4)
5 Kirk Bevins (4) 62 - 40 Mike Brown (3)
5 Mike Brown (3) 64 - 17 Dan Harris (2)
6 Christine Armstrong (2) 36 - 59 Paul Howe (4)
6 Paul Howe (4) 74 - 31 Simon Myers (1)
6 Simon Myers (1) 37 - 54 Christine Armstrong (2)
7 Lee Fisher (2) 32 - 37 Julie Taylor (3)
7 Julie Taylor (3) 56 - 26 Jeremy Miles (1)
7 Jeremy Miles (1) 37 - 66 Lee Fisher (2)
8 Howard Somerset (2) 66 - 19 V Chauhan (0)
8 V Chauhan (0) 18 - 23 Sabeeya Dawood (1)
8 Sabeeya Dawood (1) 5 - 52 Howard Somerset (2)

Photos coming soon...

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:29 am

I just announced the whole list of results to myself Stelling-style

Thanks again for organising a fantastic event Ben, and to everyone involved for making it so brilliant! Bring on CONOT!

Also looking at the points table if I'd been a fraction of a second sooner and beat Junaid to the conundrum I'd have jumped 3 places to 3rd!

but my rage is reduced knowing I then went on to win a former Champion of Champions in a game with a mega max of 90! Will do the recap of this tomorrow and possibly a few others.

Cheers

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:01 am

Brilliant day, absolutely phenomenal. It just keeps on getting better.

Was great to meet my latest forum heros, like Chris Corby, and rekindle my friendship with my perpetual forum heros, like Howard and Christine.

Really really good day. Loved it. Well done everybody.

Gary Male · Post by **Gary Male** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:26 am

Great day, good to see so many new faces. Apologies to anyone who I may have accidentally infected with bird flu. Or something.

Richard Priest · Post by **Richard Priest** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:47 am

Gary Male wrote:Great day, good to see so many new faces. Apologies to anyone who I may have accidentally infected with bird flu. Or something.

I wondered why I was feeling a bit off colour this morning......

Joking apart, great day, good to see everyone.And thanks to Ben and his mum who work so hard to keep the off-screen Countdown scene going(though I know many others do as well).

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:01 am

What can I say? Absolutely ******* (insert your favourite word) brilliant! Roll on CONOT, be it 9 rounds, 15 rounds or blindhyperfrenchgoatdown. Thanks to Ben, Jill (sp?), Sue, Charlie and any others who helped to make the day run so smoothly. Great to see everyone again and to meet quite a few new people too. And there's still another week of CoC to look forward to on the box. Happy Countdown days, indeed!

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:15 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:Brilliant day, absolutely phenomenal. It just keeps on getting better.

Was great to meet my latest forum heros, like Chris Corby, and rekindle my friendship with my perpetual forum heros, like Howard and Christine.

Really really good day. Loved it. Well done everybody.

Great day and well done Ben for the organisation. Really great to put some faces to names there, like Howard, but most of the people there I knew off the telly....

Not from Countdown though, Crimewatch.

And I will think about Jono's fascination with old people.................... (sorry Christine!)

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:58 pm

Chris Corby wrote:And I will think about Jono's fascination with old people.................... (sorry Christine!)

eh! I want an apology there too, Chris!!

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:01 pm

Howard told me he was 1000 in our game. I didn't believe him.

My grandparents are old though, and I like them. Maybe it's got something to do with that. I'm not including Christine in this.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:59 pm

Yep, sweet as a nut, mate. Best Colin ever, and second best event ever (after Conot 08, which had sunny weather and Stewart Gordon hitting an old woman in the eye, neither of which were likely to be recreated this time.) Great to see you all and I had a cracking day despite my dismal performance on the final table; the only time I've reached the top table, I think.

Also I'd like to apologise for the conundrum NAKEDSHIP, which was apparently too hard.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:17 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Also I'd like to apologise for the conundrum NAKEDSHIP, which was apparently too hard.

Apology accepted!

Paul Howe · Post by **Paul Howe** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:21 pm

What everyone else said. Great to see you all again and thanks as always to Ben for his tireless effort in organising everything. Bit disappointing from a personal perspective, but it was such an excellent day I didn't really care about being knocked out of contention early.

Viva COLIN!

Gary Male wrote:Great day, good to see so many new faces. Apologies to anyone who I may have accidentally infected with bird flu. Or something.

I knew I shouldn't have shaken hands with you

Lucinda Corby · Post by **Lucinda Corby** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:41 pm

Well done Ben for organising COLIN and well done everyone for playing along and allowing my brother to win in with a bit of style. You were all so convincing, he probably doesn't suspect a thing...

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:28 pm

Cheers Ben & staff (

) for a great day, really enjoyed it - the perfect tonic for my post-CoC depression

Great to see everybody again and meet a few others for the first time.

Put my name down on the list for CoLin 2010 please!

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:49 pm

They say you never forget your first one and indeed I won't. Awesome day, thanks to everyone who made it work, especially Ben. Was fantastic to meet so many legends. Well done Corby for a flawless performance. I was moved by your incredible speech ("yeah I was lucky really, anyone can win so erm....yeah"). Bring on COLIN 2010 !

Incidentally, V Chauhan would like to know if he's in the record books for anything. In particular is 18-23 the lowest joint total in COLIN history?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:52 pm

Junaid Mubeen wrote:I was moved by your incredible speech ("yeah I was lucky really, anyone can win so erm....yeah"). Bring on COLIN 2010 !

I can be booked as a motivational or after dinner speaker through my agent.

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:27 pm

Junaid Mubeen wrote:Incidentally, V Chauhan would like to know if he's in the record books for anything. In particular is 18-23 the lowest joint total in COLIN history?

From COLIN, perhaps, but there was once a joint total of 32 during a televised 9-rounder.

And many thanks to everyone for their kind words, I was surprised last night at just how knackered I was at the end of it, but it was well worth it and then some. COLIN 2010 will be booked at some point in the next couple of weeks, Saturday January 30th is the day to keep free.

Jeff Clayton · Post by **Jeff Clayton** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:29 am

A superb event-plus-afterparty and well worth looking forward to - as ever! Thanks for a great day. Bee wasn't expecting to be thrown into the lion's den but I think she enjoyed giving it a go!!

The photos that I took are now available. Please email me if you would like the set - jeffrey_clayton @ hotmail.com (mind the gaps) - and I will send them out when I get an opportunity later this week.

Merci et à bientôt !

Jeff

Dan Vanniasingham · Post by **Dan Vanniasingham** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:44 am

I cunningly figured I'd leave it long enough before posting here so I could just say "What more can I say?" - but it didn't quite work.

It's simply a whole day of fun, made so by Ben & his mum, and all the people who take part. Even the 4 1/2 hours of driving is great when you've got Nick and Jono in the car. 2 1/4 hours of hearing about lucky hats and new shirts, followed by 2 1/4 hours of "So how many Co-events have you won?", amongst karaoke and "Which snooker player does your countdown style/ability/results best represent?".

So, thanks to everyone, and I hope the newbies on show (Julie, Jeremy, Simon, technically Junaid too, and anyone else I missed) come back to join the rest of us for more.

Oh, and well done again to Corby Jnr - 6 wins against the depth of quality opposition on display is excellent, even if Lucinda is right and they all took bribes...

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:15 am

Jon Corby wrote:
Junaid Mubeen wrote:I was moved by your incredible speech ("yeah I was lucky really, anyone can win so erm....yeah"). Bring on COLIN 2010 !
I can be booked as a motivational or after dinner speaker through my agent.

I am his agent so enquiries throguh me. He also does weddings, Bar Mitzvah's and parties to celebrate the circuimcision of babies. I normally take, as his agent, 10%, except for the last one where I generally take a smaller cut.

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:24 am

Chris Corby wrote:He also does weddings, Bar Mitzvah's and parties to celebrate the circuimcision of babies. I normally take, as his agent, 10%, except for the last one where I generally take a smaller cut.

Well, that's no skin off my nose.

Christine Armstrong · Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:40 am

Many thanks to Ben and mum for the organisation and food. I had a great day and it was good to meet up again with so many seasoned countdowners. See you all again next year.

Christine

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:25 pm

Dan Vanniasingham wrote:I cunningly figured I'd leave it long enough before posting here so I could just say "What more can I say?" - but it didn't quite work.

It's simply a whole day of fun, made so by Ben & his mum, and all the people who take part. Even the 4 1/2 hours of driving is great when you've got Nick and Jono in the car. 2 1/4 hours of hearing about lucky hats and new shirts, followed by 2 1/4 hours of "So how many Co-events have you won?", amongst karaoke and "Which snooker player does your countdown style/ability/results best represent?".

So, thanks to everyone, and I hope the newbies on show (Julie, Jeremy, Simon, technically Junaid too, and anyone else I missed) come back to join the rest of us for more.

Oh, and well done again to Corby Jnr - 6 wins against the depth of quality opposition on display is excellent, even if Lucinda is right and they all took bribes...

Well, what more can I say?

Thanks Ben hugely for organising such a great event, and all the contestants who made it worthwhile.

I'll definitely try to make it to another event sometime. It was the most fun I've had in years!

Haven't checked the DVD recordings yet, since I only got back late Sunday, and I've been busy today, but I'll let you all know how it went before you decide whether you want copies. Should be good! Especially to be able to see some of the games we weren't in.

Nick Wainwright · Post by **Nick Wainwright** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:05 pm

Thanks Ben and everybody else who contributed to a great day. It was nice to see everyone again and meet a few new faces. Well done to Jon; 6 out of 6 wins all sewn up before the conundrum (I think) is quite impressive in the 9-round format.

Jeremy Miles · Post by **Jeremy Miles** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:12 pm

I can only echo what everyone said. A great day and cracking afterparty. Even though I was the whipping boy I still enjoyed it. I'm blaiming a crap night's sleep for my below par performance.

I'll be back for COLIN '10.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:02 am

Thought I'd share the photos I took that weekend (not all Countdown related), while I'm trying to sort out the DVD:

http://s722.photobucket.com/albums/ww22 ... ter=images

With Jeff's permission, I could add his photos, which are much better.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:15 am

Jeremy Miles wrote:I can only echo what everyone said. A great day and cracking afterparty. Even though I was the whipping boy I still enjoyed it. I'm blaiming a crap night's sleep for my below par performance. I'll be back for COLIN '10.

Jeremy, was great to meet you. I think you epitomise the COLIN spirit.. see you next year!

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:33 am

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Jeremy Miles wrote:I can only echo what everyone said. A great day and cracking afterparty. Even though I was the whipping boy I still enjoyed it. I'm blaiming a crap night's sleep for my below par performance. I'll be back for COLIN '10.
Jeremy, was great to meet you. I think you epitomise the COLIN spirit.. see you next year!

Hear hear!

Although it was wonderful to meet and sometimes play the greats (it was a pleasure to be trounced by you Jono!), it was also reassuring to come up against players of a similar level to myself.
As long as we have a love of Countdown, that's the main thing.

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:25 pm

Jon O'Neill wrote:
Jeremy Miles wrote:I can only echo what everyone said. A great day and cracking afterparty. Even though I was the whipping boy I still enjoyed it. I'm blaiming a crap night's sleep for my below par performance. I'll be back for COLIN '10.
Jeremy, was great to meet you. I think you epitomise the COLIN spirit.. see you next year!

Aye always good to see a new face. Glad you enjoyed it mate.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:38 pm

Jeremy Miles wrote:I can only echo what everyone said. A great day and cracking afterparty. Even though I was the whipping boy I still enjoyed it. I'm blaiming a crap night's sleep for my below par performance. I'll be back for COLIN '10.

Good man! We'll have to travel up together next time matey as we only live a few miles apart...

(Plus you owe me a beer

)