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Hi, everyone!

I haven't been gone because I was upset about the past, but rather I had a very bad virus.

I did not update my Norton subscription in time and as a result a box appeared in the right-hand corner of my computer. I was on a secure site at the time. The box was telling me that my computer was infected, but, much to my surprise, all those infections were fake. I had installed a program called Security Tool on my computer. It turned out I had a worm that was trying to locate my credit card details to buy the software.

Unfortunately, my computer had to be reformatted and I had to redownload my torrent program.

The good news is, my cable company provides Norton all the time for free.

I will post more Countdown episode reviews starting on Monday, so, don't panic. It will be ok.
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Jason Larsen wrote: I had a very bad virus.
:)
Jason Larsen wrote:I did not update my Norton subscription
Oh.
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Jason Larsen wrote:
I will post more Countdown episode reviews starting on Monday, so, don't panic.
Don't worry. I'm not.
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Kirk
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Cut the crap jason, you were wanking weren't you?
If I suddenly have a squirming baby on my lap it probably means that I should start paying it some attention and stop wasting my time messing around on a Countdown forum
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Ryan, why are you happy? Are you being sarcastic?

Matthew, I am being serious!
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It was a joke, Jason.
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Thank you, Ryan
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You are welcome, Jason
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I'll be back soon.
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How soon, Jason? It's been almost 12 hours.
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Ta-da! Here I am!
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Is it snowing in Washington?
GR MSL GNDT MSS NGVWL SRND NNLYC NNCT
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No, unsurprisingly, but the rest of the US is covered in snow!
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Jason Larsen wrote:No, unsurprisingly, but the rest of the US is covered in snow!
You've checked everywhere?
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Yes sir, Alec!
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Alec Rivers wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:No, unsurprisingly, but the rest of the US is covered in snow!
You've checked everywhere?
What, like even Hawaii? Florida? San Diego? New Mexico? The lying travel agencies - they promise us sun if we go to the States! I won't believe them again! :P
Lowering the averages since 2009
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It's been bitter cold, Lesley! Even down south, yes!
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Wow :(
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Jason you won't satisfy me until you've done the Countdown recaps you promised months ago and applied for the show as you won my poll.
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Do I have the money to go to England in this economy?

BZZZ!

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OK Jason, I understand that.

Still no excuse for these recaps you continually promise but don't deliver.
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That is irrelevant, Douglas.
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Jason how is it irrelevant that I'm deeply upset and hurt that your not delivering your many promises of Countdown recaps?
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And Jason, how is Jeff Stelling Countdown's Drew Carey? Does Drew read sports results out? I don't think the two men are similar at all. Please remove your signature at once. It offends me.
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Jason why have you bowed down to Kirk's request but not mine?

Mine is far more reasonable.
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Douglas, believe it or not, it was Kirk who said you wouldn't be upset about the former matter.

I made my second signature for three reasons:

1. Just like Drew Carey, Jeff Stelling almost turned down the job to host his respective show (Jeff on Countdown, Drew on The Price is Right)
2. Just like Drew, Jeff possesses Drew's excitable manner
3. Just like Drew, Jeff supports English football (or American soccer.) I don't think he'll make a special trip to Seattle for me to root for the Sounders. I don't think he cares where Qwest Field is anyway. Qwest Field is where the Sounders as well as the Seahawks (our professional American football team) play.

I have removed my signature. I hope that makes you happy, Kirk.
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Jason I'm very upset about the lack of recaps and the lack of explantion, regardless of what Kirk says.
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Douglas Wilson wrote:Jason I'm very upset about the lack of recaps and the lack of explantion, regardless of what Kirk says.
Douglas...Jason was upset, apologising profusely to me privately on apterous that he hasn't sent reviews out. I told him not to worry and I'm sure people aren't waiting for them. You're giving him mixed signals.
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Hey Kirk, I'm not having a go at Jason I'm just wondering where these recaps are considering Jason has time to post irrelevant stuff all over the forum I thought it would be a better use of his time to do these recaps and he has promised them quite a lot!

Like I said don't want to upset anyone though. :D
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Yes!
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Dearie Me.
Jason I think some of this may be teasing. I hope nothing more.
Teasing can be open to misunderstanding.
Don't worry and good wishes.
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I like most people here!
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