Countdown In Brinsworth 2019

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Wed May 15, 2019 11:25 am

can I get focal points

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Wed May 15, 2019 11:31 am

I was coming here to ask that so I will anyway:

Can Matt Morrison get FOCAL points?

Jennifer Steadman · Post by **Jennifer Steadman** » Wed May 15, 2019 12:58 pm

Are you allowed to attend if you are a silly kid that's over the age of 16?

Zarte Siempre · Post by **Zarte Siempre** » Wed May 15, 2019 1:28 pm

Can I play from somewhere different? Cos I don't like Brinsworth.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Wed May 15, 2019 1:54 pm

Is there a confirmed address?

Jennifer Steadman · Post by **Jennifer Steadman** » Wed May 15, 2019 1:58 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 1:54 pm Is there a confirmed address?

*comfirmed

Zarte Siempre · Post by **Zarte Siempre** » Wed May 15, 2019 2:00 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 1:38 pm Why don’t you like Brinsworth Zarte

It's too close to Rotherham, which brings back bad memories for me.

Zarte Siempre · Post by **Zarte Siempre** » Wed May 15, 2019 2:04 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 2:02 pm Why does Rotherham bring back bad memories

It's very personal, I'd rather not go into it.

Zarte Siempre · Post by **Zarte Siempre** » Wed May 15, 2019 2:13 pm

I think it's a bit hurtful to my feelings to ask me something so trivial immediately afterwards. But as I'm a kind-hearted person I'll answer.

I like 4 large, as it gives me the least chance to see a 3 or a 7 somewhere on the board. I can just about tolerate the 7 before the 5 in 75, as I quite like the number 5. I don't like 3s and 7s. I won't even order 3, 7, 37 or 73 off a Chinese takeaway menu. Which is problematic as number 37 is my favourite at my local one

Jennifer Steadman · Post by **Jennifer Steadman** » Wed May 15, 2019 3:17 pm

What if Zarte bribes the person who watches him so they don't tell you he's cheating?

Thomas Carey · Post by **Thomas Carey** » Wed May 15, 2019 3:36 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 1:53 pm The date has been comfirmed for Sunday 18th August from 12:00 to 19:00 with format comfirmed in due course

I'm sorry, I can't make that day cause my granny will be ill. Can I play my games on the Sunday instead?

Thomas Carey · Post by **Thomas Carey** » Wed May 15, 2019 5:13 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 3:38 pm It is on the Sunday Tom Carey

Ah whoops, I forgot I probably won't live that long. Does Friday work? Alternatively I can do Thursday before 3pm

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Fri May 17, 2019 3:33 pm

Thomas Cappleman · Post by **Thomas Cappleman** » Mon May 20, 2019 1:03 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:46 am Hi Guys

This will now be an online event held over a few weeks starting later this month.

It will be held here on c4countdown
1st off player 1 will text how many vowels and consonants they would like and I will reply to both contestants with them vowels and consonants the same with round 2 etc. I will then start a 30 second time which when Tim is up I will text ‘Answers Please’ In which you will both send your answers.The same applies for the numbers.

https://www.apterous.org/index.php

Elliott Mellor · Post by **Elliott Mellor** » Mon May 20, 2019 1:26 pm

Forget this event, Co:Ell'shouse is clearly going to be way better.

Thomas Carey · Post by **Thomas Carey** » Mon May 20, 2019 1:33 pm

Elliott Mellor wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 1:26 pm Forget this event, Co:Ell'shouse is clearly going to be way better.

You still wouldn't be able to find it.

Elliott Mellor · Post by **Elliott Mellor** » Mon May 20, 2019 1:44 pm

Thomas Carey wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 1:33 pm
Elliott Mellor wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 1:26 pm Forget this event, Co:Ell'shouse is clearly going to be way better.
You still wouldn't be able to find it.

So true.

Mark Deeks · Post by **Mark Deeks** » Tue May 21, 2019 5:18 pm

Ashton, there are a lot of events already, both online and in person. Take part in some of those, familiarise yourself with what they involve and how they work, ask those who organise them how they do it for advice and help (they're very helpful), and then maybe revisit this idea.

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:44 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:16 am Games to be played: At least 12, plus a separate Grand Final for the top 2.

What, 12 games in total? Normally people are more interested in how many games each person will play. COLON doesn't advertise itself as "198 games plus the final", because that number depends on how many people show up. Usually it's "everyone plays 6 games".

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:16 am Presented by Ashton Hancock, using Lincoln Style with players drawn into groups of 3 (we hope for 12 or more players. This event is suitable for people any age with any ability. Everyone plays 3 15-Rounders before the top 2 play the 20 round final.

If you're splitting everyone into groups of three and doing it Lincoln-style, how does everyone play three games? In each round of Lincoln-style, everyone plays two games (one against each of the other people on their table) and hosts one (between the two other people on their table).

The best advice I can give has already been given to you by Mark:

Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 5:18 pm Ashton, there are a lot of events already, both online and in person. Take part in some of those, familiarise yourself with what they involve and how they work, ask those who organise them how they do it for advice and help (they're very helpful), and then maybe revisit this idea.

Even people who have organised events before and/or have been attending events for years often find them difficult and stressful to put together. There's a lot of work involved which the players never normally see. I wouldn't recommend trying to host a co-event until you've at least attended some to get a first-hand idea of how they work.

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:50 pm

Fuck it, I'm probably down for this. It might be something we talk about for years.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:44 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:35 pm I am delighted to announce that Dinos Sfyris will be my Co-Host for this event

If that's true and is confirmed by Dinos then that massively increases this event's credentials.

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:56 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:35 pm I am delighted to announce that Dinos Sfyris will be my Co-Host for this event

Can't wait to see his reaction when he finds out.

Jennifer Steadman · Post by **Jennifer Steadman** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:17 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:00 pm
Graeme Cole wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:56 pm Can't wait to see his reaction when he finds out.
I know him and he has said he will.So don’t judge me on it.

Dinos, when asked if this was true or not: "Haha! This is the first I've heard of it!

"

Dinos, when asked if he knows you: "Lmao I've never heard of him! I would respond to the carnage but I've lost my c4c login details!

"

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:22 pm

Yesterday Ashton was publicly claiming that his event was a FOCAL event, and in PM to me he insisted Jeff had approved it. It didn't take much effort to find out that this was a lie.

You can imagine how surprised I am at this latest development.

Jennifer Steadman · Post by **Jennifer Steadman** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:59 pm

That's me told! A true power play.

(Why don't you tell him to reset his account, seeing as he is your best friend?)

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:03 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:52 pm
Graeme Cole wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:22 pm Yesterday Ashton was publicly claiming that his event was a FOCAL event, and in PM to me he insisted Jeff had approved it. It didn't take much effort to find out that this was a lie.

You can imagine how surprised I am at this latest development.
Graeme stop this I know Dinos and Jen doesn’t he is my co-host.

Everything else aside, I have to admire the sheer balls of continuing to double down on this.

aidan linge · Post by **aidan linge** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:36 pm

I'll sign up. Rotherham is on my list of top 3 tourist destinations I'd like to visit. Shall I pay in Ruble or Bitcoin?

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:38 pm

Mark Deeks · Post by **Mark Deeks** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:38 pm

Ashton, you should probably know that quite a lot of us know each other outside of this forum and the show. We actually hang out in real life and stuff. So it's probably not a good idea to lie about things people have supposedly agreed to do, because we'll know. I mean it's a bad idea to lie in general, but it's a really bad idea to lie about things that are so easily disproved.

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:39 pm

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:41 pm

I can confirm that Countdown in Brinsworth is most definitely happening. Jen stop talking arse and sign up already before it's too late!!!

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:43 pm

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:43 pm

Ashton is hosting.
I am choosing.
Baby Monty will be presiding over validity of words in dictionary corner but he insists on a fee, so Ashton we may have to rethink that whole no fee thing we talked about this morning.

The winner of all 198 games will win a drum of grape jam.

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:46 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:48 pm

aidan linge · Post by **aidan linge** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:49 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:47 pm
Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:46 pm I'M NOT COMING ASHTON, KNOCK ME OFF THE LIST
You said you are so you can’t pull out now Dinos was only joking

I'll take Ronan's place

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:50 pm

In all seriousness I've never met this charlatan who throws around the prestigious title of "best friend" willy nilly. There's no Countdown in Rotherham on the cards either. Fuck I don't think there ever can be now as this mentalist might actually turn up and I don't want to end up chopped up and put into bin bags!

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:51 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:47 pm
Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:46 pm I'M NOT COMING ASHTON, KNOCK ME OFF THE LIST
You said you are so you can’t pull out now Dinos was only joking

I'd love to know how you plan to enforce this.

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:51 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:53 pm

Mark Deeks · Post by **Mark Deeks** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:56 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:57 pm

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:58 pm

Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:51 pm I WILL NOT BE FORCED BY AN 11 YEAR OLD KID TO ATTEND A STUPID DIRTY FAKE EVENT. TAKE ME OFF THE LIST!!!!!!!!!!

Ronan, stop worrying. Just because your name is on a list, what's he going to do, bundle you into a van and take you to Rotherham against your will?

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:58 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:59 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:00 pm

Graeme Cole · Post by **Graeme Cole** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:01 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:58 pm
Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:51 pm I WILL NOT BE FORCED BY AN 11 YEAR OLD KID TO ATTEND A STUPID DIRTY FAKE EVENT. TAKE ME OFF THE LIST!!!!!!!!!!
I am not 11 and this is a real event

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realise. Happy 12th birthday!

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:02 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:03 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:04 pm

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:05 pm

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:06 pm

I really should lock this thread but it's getting too funny.

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:06 pm

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:09 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:07 pm
Ben Wilson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:06 pm I really should lock this thread but it's getting too funny.
Don’t Ben we are having a laugh it is a real event

Ashton, you don't exactly have a great track record when it comes to credibility.

Fred W · Post by **Fred W** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:16 pm

I reckon that Ashton will need to charge an entry fee now. Just to cover the van hire cost to get Ronan to the event

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:31 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:28 pm
Fred W wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:16 pm I reckon that Ashton will need to charge an entry fee now. Just to cover the van hire cost to get Ronan to the event
Shut it Fred

Ronan M Higginson · Post by **Ronan M Higginson** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:34 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:33 pm
Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:31 pm
Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:28 pm

Shut it Fred
Don't tell the best person ever to shut it
You don’t know him you idiot

Fred W · Post by **Fred W** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:39 pm

Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:28 pm
Fred W wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:16 pm I reckon that Ashton will need to charge an entry fee now. Just to cover the van hire cost to get Ronan to the event
Shut it Fred

Ian Volante · Post by **Ian Volante** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:03 pm

Fred W wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:39 pm
Ashton Hancock wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:28 pm
Fred W wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:16 pm I reckon that Ashton will need to charge an entry fee now. Just to cover the van hire cost to get Ronan to the event
Shut it Fred

*Thoughts and prayers*

Matt Morrison · Post by **Matt Morrison** » Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:32 am

Ronan M Higginson wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:58 pm MAKE ME DADDY HANCOCK

This is why punctuation is good sometimes.