From the end of middle age? That's a bit harsh.Jason Larsen wrote:Simon, my friend! You're one year away from middle age, and that's no mystery!
Have fun blowing out the candles!
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I didn't say from the end, Gavin!
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So you consider 50 to be the start of middle age?Jason Larsen wrote:I didn't say from the end, Gavin!
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That's right, and it's true, Gavin.
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Objectively true? In any case I don't think I've ever heard anyone put the age so high as the start of middle age.Jason Larsen wrote:That's right, and it's true, Gavin.
Edit - Is this an Amercian thing?
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There must be a lot of centenarians in America.Gavin Chipper wrote:So you consider 50 to be the start of middle age?Jason Larsen wrote:I didn't say from the end, Gavin!
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Of course!
The people over 100 are honored every day on early morning TV. I'm not kidding.
The people over 100 are honored every day on early morning TV. I'm not kidding.
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And these are the only ones that count when determing "middle age"?Jason Larsen wrote:Of course!
The people over 100 are honored every day on early morning TV. I'm not kidding.
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I'll claim this one then. Goodnight.Jason Larsen wrote:No
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Good night to you too!
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Happy birthday Drawoh Tesremos. 68 today! Also happy 11th birthday to Callum, which is pretty solid going for a guinea pig
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Happy Birthday to Howard Somerset and Callum Laddiman
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I know the first one, but I can't say I recognise the second one...Joseph Bolas wrote:Happy Birthday to Howard Somerset and Callum Laddiman
16/10/2007 - Episode 4460
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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Happy birthday, Howard and Callum!
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Thanks, guys. And a very happy birthday to Callum. You chose a very good date on which to make a first appearance, didn't you.
The last year's been bad, my age having been a prime number. When I first started messing around on forums, I used to say I'd just reached 31 (for the second time).
For the next few years I kept getting younger and younger -
21 - for the third time
16 - for the fourth time
13 - for the fifth time
11 - for the sixth time
and then I had to stop.
So at last, I can say I'm 17 - for the fourth time.
Next year, however, will be completely different. I plan to celebrate in style. ... providing I can remember how, and why.
The last year's been bad, my age having been a prime number. When I first started messing around on forums, I used to say I'd just reached 31 (for the second time).
For the next few years I kept getting younger and younger -
21 - for the third time
16 - for the fourth time
13 - for the fifth time
11 - for the sixth time
and then I had to stop.
So at last, I can say I'm 17 - for the fourth time.
Next year, however, will be completely different. I plan to celebrate in style. ... providing I can remember how, and why.
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As Richard Whiteley would have said, a very good position to be in.Howard Somerset wrote:Next year, however, will be completely different. I plan to celebrate in style. ... providing I can remember how, and why.
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Thanks guys and Happy Birthday Howard
Oh, don't you just love pets..... Ahhhhhhh......
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You're a very clever guy, Howard!
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Happy birthday Howard and Callum
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I don't think a could agree with that, Jason. Just look at my apterous rating for a start.Jason Larsen wrote:You're a very clever guy, Howard!
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Have a good birthday Callum and Howard!
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To Callum and Howard
Happy Birthday!/Merry Christmas!/Happy New Year!/Sorry about your loss [delete as applicable]
From Kieran
Happy Birthday!/Merry Christmas!/Happy New Year!/Sorry about your loss [delete as applicable]
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Best birthday wishes to the future series 62 finalists!
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Howard, I said you were clever because you said you felt younger at heart. If you cared less, you wouldn't have said that!
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Happy birthday Howard and Callum.
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Happy birthday to everyone who has had a birthday since I was last in this part of the forum.
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Nice to see you, George!
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Just to make it sound a little better, I often give my age in hex, thus 44 right now. I'm assuming you're doing the same, so you really mean series 98. Well for me at any rate. As for Callum, yes I'll go along with series 62.Dan Vanniasingham wrote:Best birthday wishes to the future series 62 finalists!
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I don't normally post in here but Callum was pretty cool when I met him last week, so happy birthday mate.
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I hope you had a great birthday Howard
Very best wishes.
Very best wishes.
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Charlie, did you attend a recent Countdown taping?
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Jason, do you read this message board?Jason Larsen wrote:Charlie, did you attend a recent Countdown taping?
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11 is the new 12, apparently.Charlie Reams wrote:I don't normally post in here but Callum was pretty cool when I met him last week
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Jason, there is a lot about it in the thread "Series 60 Finals" in General.Jason Larsen wrote:Charlie, did you attend a recent Countdown taping?
http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... &start=120
In Phil's longer post there is a link to pictures taken at that Countdown taping.
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So, you have met Callum, Charlie, and he was there!
Yes, I know Phil posted pictures of his adventures in the Series 60 finals. I believe Julie Taylor was there as well.
Happy birthday, one score plus two little buddy!
Yes, I know Phil posted pictures of his adventures in the Series 60 finals. I believe Julie Taylor was there as well.
Happy birthday, one score plus two little buddy!
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Hmmm... 20 + 2 = 11? You might want to redo the math on that, Jason!Jason Larsen wrote:Happy birthday, one score plus two little buddy!
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Happy birthday, one score plus one little buddy!
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:facepalm:Jason Larsen wrote:Happy birthday, one score plus one little buddy!
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Oh, one score minus nine? That doesn't make sense!
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Happy birthday Doddy! You're very old, though.
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Happy birthday David, I rarely post in this thread, but you're my favourite contestant, so, Happy Birthday, God, you're older than you look!
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Happy birthday DO'D. Try and go a day without swearing?
You're still a lot of years behind Mrs Kai though
You're still a lot of years behind Mrs Kai though
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Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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Ditto (except the last bit).Eoin Monaghan wrote:Happy birthday David, I rarely post in this thread, but you're my favourite contestant, so, Happy Birthday, God, you're older than you look!
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Happy birthday to you, David.
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Happy Birthday David! You've caught me up in age now - now I just need to catch you up in Countdown skill.
Speak to you again in 2109.
Speak to you again in 2109.
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Thanks a lot. Suffering a little today and there is a girl in my office who who is basically shouting down the telephone (I think she thinks it's still two cans connected by wires!)
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That's ok, David!
Did you have a good day otherwise?
Did you have a good day otherwise?
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Happy Birthday to that entertaining magician bloke that appeared on Countdown a while back.
Also, while on the subject, RIP Ali Bongo!
Also, while on the subject, RIP Ali Bongo!
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Its my birthday today! reached the grand old age of 24!
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Yup, that's Zef all right.
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Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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Are you saying that the Series 47 runner up and some guy who I think ran a rival Countdown group for a while are the same person? Where does that theory come from?Kai Laddiman wrote:Yup, that's Zef all right.
Happy Birthday to you too though, Tom.
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It's my 18th today.
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Happy Birthday! Doing anything special?Aaron Higgs wrote:It's my 18th today.
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Thanks, planning to go out but organization skills are dire so not sure, but figuring something out I think.Jimmy Gough wrote:Happy Birthday! Doing anything special?Aaron Higgs wrote:It's my 18th today.
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Happy birthday Aaron.
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Happy birthday Higgsinator and Carol's husband!
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Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
Dinos Sfyris 76 - 78 Dorian Lidell
Proof that even idiots can get well and truly mainwheeled.
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Happy belated birthday guys. Meant to put something earlier seen as you've both reached a big limestone. Also if you combine your ages you total 1 Howard Hope you both had a great day!