Welcome! - Post here first

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:08 am

Julie T wrote:Other members have a life.

Name one.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:32 pm

Hi, Simon!

Welcome!

There must be an "Old Jersey" in England. I thought you were from New Jersey at first.

I hope you enjoy posting here!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:48 pm

Welcome to the forum Simon

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:51 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Hi, Simon!

Welcome!

There must be an "Old Jersey" in England. I thought you were from New Jersey at first.

I hope you enjoy posting here!

Jersey is one of the Channel Islands, between England and France, Jason. Never been there myself, but it's really scenic and has a mild climate.

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:53 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Julie T wrote:Other members have a life.
Name one.

Everyone except you and Kirk, Jon!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:24 am

I'll just call it Old Jersey as a joke!

I do have a sense of humor, you know.

But, if Simon came to the US a native of the East Coast would say, "I don't detect your accent!"

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:05 am

I've just noticed that our newest member is Mrs Kai. If this means that you are Kai Laddiman's mum, or even if it doesn't, welcome to the forum!

I have a wonderful 12 year old son (youngest of 5 children), who's lovely and bright as a button, although not quite as accomplished as yours.

Rob Francis · Post by **Rob Francis** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:45 am

My name is Rob. I'm 24 and live in Basingstoke. I've been a fan of Countdown for many years, and still have a Countdown board game somewhere. This is a great forum btw!!

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:59 am

Ha! Has anyone noticed:

Our newest member Mrs Kai

For those who don't know, that's my mum

David Gunn · Post by **David Gunn** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:55 am

Kai Laddiman wrote:Ha! Has anyone noticed:
Our newest member Mrs Kai
For those who don't know, that's my mum

That's a relief, I thought it was your wife!

Obviously you hadn't noticed JulieT's post

Julie T wrote:I've just noticed that our newest member is Mrs Kai. If this means that you are Kai Laddiman's mum, or even if it doesn't, welcome to the forum!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:18 pm

Welcome to the forum Rob Francis and Kai's mum

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Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:19 pm

Aye, Welcome Mrs Kai, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the last few days in your company.

Lovely lady

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:40 pm

I notice that as of yesterday we have a member by the name of Susie Dent. Assuming you're the Susie Dent, a very warm welcome. (In fact, welcome even if you're just any old Susie Dent.)

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:20 pm

Wow! Distinguished company indeed!

Welcome Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire, and welcome again to Kai's mum, now I know it's you!

Welcome also to Rob Francis, presumably a mere mortal like myself.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:43 pm

Haha, Susie told me that she had looked on here the other day and saw one of my posts which was something like "disgusting" or "obscene". What are the chances that she should stumble across that one post eh?

If it is the real Susie - hi. Or actually, if it isn't the real Susie, but she is lurking here - hi. And I didn't see you in the bar Tuesday evening....

Rob Francis · Post by **Rob Francis** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:51 pm

Julie T wrote:Welcome also to Rob Francis, presumably a mere mortal like myself.

I am 100% Mortal Julie

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:44 pm

Welcome Mrs Kai. Good to see you here.

Darren Devine · Post by **Darren Devine** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:22 pm

I'm a journalist with the Western Mail (national newspaper of Wales) and I'm keen to interview Welsh fans of the show about Carol's departure. Please give me a ring asap.
Darren Devine - 01492 572 052.

Eoin Monaghan · Post by **Eoin Monaghan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:41 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:Hello and welcome to the new C4Countdown forum! It's been a long time coming but we hope you'll agree that it's worth the wait.

Perhaps a predictable-but-useful way to open the new forum would be to invite everyone to sign up (real names please!), say "Hi", and let us know who you are. I'm Charlie Reams (lots of you will know me as Soo) and I'm a final year undergraduate at Cambridge University. I've been watching Countdown for about 5 years and will be applying... some time. I run The Countdown Corral and I also set-up the Countdown Wiki. My favourite colour is horse.

Over to you.

Hi i'm Eoin Monaghan and thanks to 'ralph' have this opportunity to introduce myself. I joined the forum 10th Dec

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:48 pm

Wow, lots of newbies!

Welcome one and all.

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:21 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. Thanks also to all the contestants, coaches(!) and relatives at CoC for making it a great few days, it was lovely to meet you all (and see some familiar faces), even if I did feel particularly thick when listening to you in the green room! Hope your lip's ok now David!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:06 pm

Welcome to the forum Darren and Eoin

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:24 pm

Welcome Callum!

Are you getting ready to be next in the family line?

John Evans · Post by **John Evans** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:45 pm

Hi all. I'm brand new to the forum, but having spent 4 fantastic days at the CoC, I'm now determined to give the countdown community a lot more of my time... Should be fun!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:04 pm

Welcome, Naomi, Rob, Darren, Eoin and John Evans, from a very nasally-ailing Jason Larsen.

I hope you all enjoy posting here!

Naomi Laddiman · Post by **Naomi Laddiman** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:06 pm

Welcome coach ev! Did you feel as thick at the CoC as I did?!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:10 pm

Welcome to the forum John Evans

John Evans · Post by **John Evans** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:39 pm

Mrs Kai wrote:Welcome coach ev! Did you feel as thick at the CoC as I did?!

Definitely - I'm just lucky I don't have to live with one of them! It's definitely inspired me to go back there someday, so I've officialy begun my training. I really can't wait!

Pete Fraser · Post by **Pete Fraser** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:07 am

Hi, long-time viewer (since sometime in my student years so must be about '91), lurker for a few months, new poster. I've never been on the show, but maybe with a lot more practice I'll get good enough. Mind you, if I'm still rubbish after all these years, it's unlikely I'm ever going to be teapot-worthy.

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:07 pm

Mrs Kai wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. Thanks also to all the contestants, coaches(!) and relatives at CoC for making it a great few days, it was lovely to meet you all (and see some familiar faces), even if I did feel particularly thick when listening to you in the green room! Hope your lip's ok now David!

LOL @ "Mrs Kai".

The lip is a little bloody but it was so totally worth it just when I thought there was no chance at all

.

PS Welcome to the forum!

Callum Laddiman · Post by **Callum Laddiman** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:02 pm

Hi, i'm Callum Laddiman, Kai's bro, and hi to everyone on this forum.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:56 pm

Pete Fraser wrote:Hi, long-time viewer (since sometime in my student years so must be about '91), lurker for a few months, new poster. I've never been on the show, but maybe with a lot more practice I'll get good enough. Mind you, if I'm still rubbish after all these years, it's unlikely I'm ever going to be teapot-worthy.

I don't know. If you embark on a proper training regime and stick at it, I think most people can reach a reasonable standard.

Pete Fraser · Post by **Pete Fraser** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:57 pm

Oh man, that sounds far too much like hard work. The standard nowadays is so high, it feels like you need to memorize OSW just to compete. At least I'm good at the numbers, though.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:20 am

Pete Fraser wrote:Oh man, that sounds far too much like hard work. The standard nowadays is so high, it feels like you need to memorize OSW just to compete. At least I'm good at the numbers, though.

ODE not OSW!!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:26 am

Pete Fraser wrote:The standard nowadays is so high, it feels like you need to memorize OSW just to compete.

It really isn't that high. If you watch the heats it's quite mediocre. Yes, the finalists might be better than before (notice the big "might" - Paul Gallen/Mark Tournoff were obviously quality) but as Whiters always said "it's a young man's game" and a lot of young men are doing lots of practice and thanks to the internet are coming out with some wonderful words. If it's a teapot you're after, you might have a good chance of winning one.

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:52 am

Welcome to the forum Pete and Callum.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:56 am

Welcome, Pete and Callum!

gary_woodward · Post by **gary_woodward** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:02 am

Hello to everyone

My name is Gary Woodward and I'm a Countdownaholic.

I was on the show in 1999, and won six games; I was a semi-finalist and lost to Simon Cooper, who would have won had it not been for those Pesky Scott Mearns!

I've been missing from the Countdown Community for a while but am thrilled to have found this site!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:20 am

Welcome, Gary!

I don't remember you, but it's nice to see you here anyway!

By the way, the old Countdown mailing list is history.

Jeannine · Post by **Jeannine** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:45 pm

Hello everyone,

My name is Jeannine and I live in Jersey, Channel Islands, where I work as a teaching assistant at a secondary school on the island. Only a few more days until the holidays!

I'm a Countdown fan, and usually record it to watch later with my parents. I'm afraid I would be totally hopeless as a contestant, and as for the numbers...well...Maths was never my strong point at school. I can only get the numbers if they're really easy. I am really sorry that Carol and Des have left. To lose another presenter is bad enough but losing Carol is the end of an era. Very sad. Still, we must give the new presenters a chance. It will be interesting to see what everyone thinks of the new Countdown.

Look forward to joining in the forum.

Cheers.

Kai Laddiman · Post by **Kai Laddiman** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:05 pm

Callum Laddiman wrote:Hi, i'm Callum Laddiman, Kai's bro, and hi to everyone on this forum.

Can't say I recognise the name.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:29 pm

Hi, Jeannine! Welcome!

I want you to know that Rachel Riley seems very promising, and I was very happy for the fans when they heard that Jeff Stelling was picked to be the new host. They love him!

I hope you do enjoy posting here!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:57 pm

Welcome Gary and Jeannine.

Ross M · Post by **Ross M** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:03 pm

Hi everyone, my name is Ross MacMillan and I'm from the Highlands of Scotland. I watch Countdown almost every day and I like to play along at home with a scorecard. My hobbies include Bonsai, painting miniatures, fitness, and football. Next year I am beginning piano and Jujitsu (provided my ankle heals!).

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:44 pm

Ross M wrote:Hi everyone, my name is Ross MacMillan and I'm from the Highlands of Scotland. I watch Countdown almost every day and I like to play along at home with a scorecard. My hobbies include Bonsai, painting miniatures, fitness, and football. Next year I am beginning piano and Jujitsu (provided my ankle heals!).

Awesome. You sound much too well-balanced to hang around here, but hopefully you'll descend to our level soon enough.

Ross M · Post by **Ross M** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:48 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Ross M wrote:Hi everyone, my name is Ross MacMillan and I'm from the Highlands of Scotland. I watch Countdown almost every day and I like to play along at home with a scorecard. My hobbies include Bonsai, painting miniatures, fitness, and football. Next year I am beginning piano and Jujitsu (provided my ankle heals!).
Awesome. You sound much too well-balanced to hang around here, but hopefully you'll descend to our level soon enough.

Sadly I only have net access at weekends and the occasional week day but I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone.
Cheers!

Ralph Gillions · Post by **Ralph Gillions** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:12 pm

Hello Ross.
Welcome and I hope you enjoy it here.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:14 pm

Welcome, Ross!

tonywarren · Post by **tonywarren** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:52 pm

Mrs Kai wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum. Thanks also to all the contestants, coaches(!) and relatives at CoC for making it a great few days, it was lovely to meet you all (and see some familiar faces), even if I did feel particularly thick when listening to you in the green room! Hope your lip's ok now David!

And welcome from me. By the by you were not the only one feeling thick. Some of those guy's were clever

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:03 am

Ross M wrote:Hi everyone, my name is Ross MacMillan and I'm from the Highlands of Scotland. I watch Countdown almost every day and I like to play along at home with a scorecard. My hobbies include Bonsai, painting miniatures, fitness, and football. Next year I am beginning piano and Jujitsu (provided my ankle heals!).

Konichiwa

Welcome to the forum Ross.

Rosemary Roberts · Post by **Rosemary Roberts** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:19 pm

Hi Everyone!
I just joined the forum after watching Charlie not quite win the final. I mostly lurk, but I might post a nifty numbers solution some time.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:20 pm

Rosemary Roberts wrote:Hi Everyone!
I just joined the forum after watching Charlie not quite win the final. I mostly lurk, but I might post a nifty numbers solution some time.

Hmmm, a lady with the initials R.R. who likes the numbers, eh?

Welcome

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:09 pm

Rosemary Roberts wrote:Hi Everyone!
I just joined the forum after watching Charlie not quite win the final. I mostly lurk, but I might post a nifty numbers solution some time.

Aaaarggghhh, another newbie first post with a spoiler in it!

Please surf the site first to see how we do things. Results of recent games, and their rounds, in the spoiler section only, please.
We don't all watch the programmes as they go out on air.

Welcome, anyway, Rosemary. I don't hate you, honest!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:16 pm

Hi, Rosemary! Welcome!

Sure, you can post numbers solutions!

I hope you enjoy posting here!

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:35 pm

Welcome to the forum Rosemary

John Evans · Post by **John Evans** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:40 pm

Julie T wrote: Aaaarggghhh, another newbie first post with a spoiler in it!

If you cared that much, I don't really see why you'd have risked finding out by coming onto this thread... I think this is more of a lesson for you than for anyone else!

Julie T · Post by **Julie T** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:05 am

John Evans wrote:
Julie T wrote: Aaaarggghhh, another newbie first post with a spoiler in it!
If you cared that much, I don't really see why you'd have risked finding out by coming onto this thread... I think this is more of a lesson for you than for anyone else!

fuck off, John

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:15 am

Julie T wrote:fuck off, John

Sorry Kai.

John Evans · Post by **John Evans** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:47 am

Charlie Reams wrote:
Julie T wrote:fuck off, John
Sorry Kai.

And Callum.

Rosemary Roberts · Post by **Rosemary Roberts** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:01 pm

Now I'm confused. I said "I joined ... after watching ...". It was a week ago - how does that get to be a spoiler?