Actually I used to have a border-collie but he died .Jason Larsen wrote:Sue, he does have a dog!
And I am not Randy Jackson!
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- Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:03 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
Cheers fellas . Can't believe I'm still awake ! Still recovering from the night before! It's gonna be one long weekend - dog racing tonight n booze
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam results
- Replies: 151
- Views: 18431
Re: Exam results
Got my AS results today and they are as follows:
Business Studies B
English Language B
History B
Economics C
Fairly pleased with them but felt that I could have done a bit better
Business Studies B
English Language B
History B
Economics C
Fairly pleased with them but felt that I could have done a bit better
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:55 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5762
Re: My Premier League Predictions
Champions: Chelsea
Runners-up: Manchester Utd.
Relegated: Portsmouth, Hull City and Burnley
I would hope for nothing less than a top half of the table finish from my beloved Bolton Wanderers
Runners-up: Manchester Utd.
Relegated: Portsmouth, Hull City and Burnley
I would hope for nothing less than a top half of the table finish from my beloved Bolton Wanderers
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:53 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5762
My Premier League Predictions
It's that time of year again which all football fans nationwide and worldwide look forward to and that is the start of a brand spanking new Premier League season. This topic is suited for those who want to make their PL predictions on which team will win the coveted PL title and those three teams th...
Re: Lady Gaga
Disappointed that GaGa's original music video of her latest video "Love Game" was heavily edited from a soft porno to a bog-standard one! But the cut version still will raise a few eyebrows for many and I'm surprised the reference to "I wanna take a ride on your disco stick" is n...
- Sun May 24, 2009 7:50 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Divided (new ITV quiz show)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3941
Re: Divided (new ITV quiz show)
Absolutely love it . Such a basic, no-frills quiz but with a must-see finish
- Sun May 24, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 205238
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Right, this is it. Two domestic games left this season, and only one matters. COME ON YOU CLARETS! Really rooting for the clarets tomorrow :) . Would be good to see another North West club in the top flight :P . The region is certainly taking over the League! Not to forget a bitter derby with Rover...
- Sun May 24, 2009 7:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 205238
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Gutted Newcastle are down . Another fantastic end to yet another memorable season
- Mon May 18, 2009 6:49 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Re: Exam season!
I wish we sat a Crit Thinks paper in January, it'd sure help with the stress! Jack- I think when we're in Upper 6th we get to do an Extended Project, but people are complaining about deadlines in it. I might do it next year...Well, I'd better revise for AS Latin! It's in June sometime, but there's ...
- Mon May 18, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Re: Exam season!
Ouch, I touched a nerve there . I didn't know World Development was an exam but it sounds like hell!Jimmy Gough wrote:Forget Critical Thinking - World Development is the biggest pile of fucking shit I've ever been taught. And the exam's not even easy.
- Mon May 18, 2009 5:13 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Re: Exam season!
I did AS Critical Thinking last year as an extra. It was ridculous! It's sort of common sense mixed with knowing how to argue- it was difficult and some of my friends resat it today. Jason- our exam was three hours and we had two papers- did you only do one paper? We were subjected to both of them,...
- Sun May 17, 2009 6:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Eurovision 2009
- Replies: 81
- Views: 7334
Re: Eurovision 2009
Ended up voting for the catchy Azerbaijan tune last night! Wasn't crazy about the winning entry and was a little surprised that Efron-lookalike won by a landslide! Full credit to Jade Ewen though whom I thought was excellent. One for the future that gal
- Sun May 17, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Re: Exam season!
Got the most futile exam tomorrow for an hour and a half - AS critical thinking ! Considering it does nothing in terms of UMS marks, I don't understand why me and some students in general should be subjected to such nonsense . Anyone else doing this?
- Fri May 15, 2009 5:31 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Re: Exam season!
As someone who never intends to take another exam, I have great sympathy for anyone going through that experience right now. I tried to enjoy them as an opportunity to show off my knowledge and, on the rare occasions when I managed to adopt that attitude, I usually did well. So I recommend that. I ...
- Fri May 15, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Exam season!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5356
Exam season!
It's the dreaded month(s) in the academic calendar. Anyone else taking any exams? Did my AS English Language exam today and it went swimmingly well methinks
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: World Snooker Championship 2009
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3944
Re: World Snooker Championship 2009
Mark Selby's gonna win. I'll win £90 if he does
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:04 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Can I quote you on that? Quiz instructions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4144
Re: Can I quote you on that? Quiz instructions
Sorry to disappoint you chaps but this quiz expired in June 2008 but may be resurrected by myself again at a later date due to it's fairly good popularity last time round! Watch this space
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:49 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Missing link
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
Re: The Missing link
Here are the answers to the Missing Link quiz. All participants have been PM'ed with their scores but a big congrats to Charlie Reams who scored a magnificent and unrivalled 14 out of 15 in this particular quiz. Thank you to all who took part :) . Answers 1. Paparazzi, Pokerface, LoveGame, Money Hon...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:30 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
Happy birthday to our beloved forum admin, Charlie Reams. Have a good one
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:03 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Missing link
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
Re: The Missing link
PM to me what you think the link is but they are completely contrastingIan Volante wrote:Are 6 and 7 correct? If I'm right with their link, there are mistakes! Then again, I could easily be wrong.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Signs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4109
Re: Signs
Fiction and non-fiction
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:18 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Missing link
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
Re: The Missing link
I'm confused (again). The instructions say "give me the word which links four people/things on common grounds" (my italics), but the answer to your example is "They are all European capital cities", which is not a word. Are we looking for a one-word answer in each case or not? V...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:15 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Missing link
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
Re: The Missing link
You can do that if you wantCharlie Reams wrote:Also, should we PM our answers to you? That seems much more sensible.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:42 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: The Missing link
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2906
The Missing link
While I have a bit of spare time on my hands, I thought I would construct one of my notorious quizzes for the light entertainment of the Countdown forum members! The aim of the game is straightforward. Simply, give me the word(s) which links four people/things on common grounds. Some links are easie...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 26th January 2009 (COC XIII QF3)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4157
Re: Monday 26th January 2009 (COC XIII QF3)
Cheers for reminding me Howard!Howard Somerset wrote: Today we have two contestants with very similar histories. Jonathan, the final octochamp of series 58, whose run just squeezed Jason Cullen out of the finals,
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite song at the moment
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7982
Re: Favourite song at the moment
Lady GaGa's Just Dance song is my favourite tune of the year so far . The killers with human is also quite good
Re: X Factor
We all know its the X factor final tonight but it begs the simple question,
Who do you want to win?
Who do you want to win?
- Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Question Thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3885
Re: The Question Thread
Cant remember her name but I think she was the last contestant of series 57. She was pretty fit, and came across well on camera. Jason Cullen beat her in his 4th game I believe. Also snails on face lady and Debbi F are in pretty close contention :P Who dya reckon would fare best on Countdown out of...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: I'm a celebrity get me out of here!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3117
I'm a celebrity get me out of here!
Personally I love the programme and can't wait 'til its launch on sunday.
What does everyone else think?
What does everyone else think?
Re: X Factor
As a fellow Boltonian, Laura's premature exit has caused outrage in our town and also all over the national media! How on earth people like daniel and rachel are still in there baffles me .
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:34 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite song at the moment
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7982
Re: Favourite song at the moment
Fair dosJoseph Bolas wrote:Yes. I only came across the song on YouTube a few weeks ago and that was the first time I had heard it.jasoncullen wrote:Recent?!Joseph Bolas wrote:The most recent songs I have listened to alot are:
Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:28 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: It's my Birthday!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2276
Re: It's my Birthday!
I share a birthday with the Twin towers disaster . Bet no-one can top that!
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite song at the moment
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7982
Re: Favourite song at the moment
Recent?!Joseph Bolas wrote:The most recent songs I have listened to alot are:
Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite song at the moment
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7982
Re: Favourite song at the moment
Girls Aloud's The Promise lyrics sorta remind of the Blankety Blank theme tune. I love it . Katy Perry's new song is kinda catchy too
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Annoying things Carol does
- Replies: 60
- Views: 7328
Re: Annoying things Carol does
When she pretends to look interested during Susie's origin of words!
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who's gonna win CoC XIII?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2007
Re: Who's gonna win CoC XIII?
Trust you Corby to make a joke out of a perfectly legitimate statement when it was clearly meant as a hyperboleJon Corby wrote:That's a risk you take when you leave the house with his straw-like hair at this time of year.jasoncullen wrote:Charlie Reams - he is on fire!
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:56 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Congratulations America!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2590
Re: Congratulations America!
The Americans finally did something good for a change! All hail Barack Obama
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who's gonna win CoC XIII?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2007
Re: Who's gonna win CoC XIII?
Charlie Reams - he is on fire!
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Junior Countdowners
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6372
Re: Junior Countdowners
where have you been Jason, i havent seen you post anything for ages, and you havent been on apterous I've been busy with college commitments and moving house so it has been difficult to just have time to go on the Internet let only the prestigious forum! Also, my Internet connection was dodgy a few...
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Junior Countdowners
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6372
Re: Junior Countdowners
I'm 17 and probably do count as "junior" in the countdown world but I much prefer to be seen as a "young adult" instead :) . I auditioned for countdown when I was 10 but Damian didn't pass me, and so, for you to pass your audition at nearly the same age and win a magnificent eigh...
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Retirement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4184
Re: Retirement
I echo the sentiments discussed previously about Julian's sad departure from Countdown. In my eyes, you are still the greatest countdown player of all time and its a shame we cant have a rematch at COLIN in January because I wanted to prove to myself that my victory over yourself at CONOT was somewh...
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Countdown Production Team: The Showdown
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5482
Re: Countdown Production Team: The Showdown
Mine would have been Paula - but not sure if she is on the production team anymore . She was lovely
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: What will you do for my next birthday?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2482
Re: What will you do for my next birthday?
Erm, just say happy birthday . Original!Jason Larsen wrote:As the members of the Countdown forum, what will you do for my next birthday?
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Have you ever cried at Countdown?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4652
Re: Have you ever cried at Countdown?
I cried when I was knocked off the quarter finals leaderboard with a scarce number of games remaining at the end of the last series . I might shed a tear on Carol's last show too - but I doubt that will physically happen. Tough as nails me
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:07 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What's your phobia?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3770
What's your phobia?
As part of my assignment, I need to find out about peoples phobias! I thought there is no place better than asking forumites about their phobias!! This is a serious test so please give honest answers. The more weird but wonderful, the better
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which football team do you support?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 10223
Re: Which football team do you support?
I support the potential Premier League relegation candidates Bolton Wanderers . Up the super whites!
- Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
Due to the incompetence of my internet service provider, i cannot get online until oct 16 now. I realise that i have had enough time to play my match and i apologise for not being able to start my match against ben. But my computer has been playin up for ages so the problem is not a big shock. Reluc...
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
I may have to reluctantly withdraw from the countdown tournament because I do not have access to a computer until tuesday week :x . If i could postpone my match until then, then I will be able to play, if not, forced to pull out. I am sneakily using the college computers to send this message :P . Pl...
- Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:38 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
My sentiments exactly BenDan Vanniasingham wrote:Happy birthday Ben Pugh
- Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
Hope you have a good birthday Martin
- Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
That's a bit below the belt Jono . But in this case, I am NOT expecting a child - just yetJon O'Neill wrote: Not to worry mate - we all know how hard it can be when you're expecting a child!
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
Thanks Martin. Much appreciated . If I am a little late, please bare with me as I have got my hands tied at the moment (don't take me literally anyone!)Martin Gardner wrote: Yes I can host tonight! I will be online at the normal time with CountGen ready!
- Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
Erm can you do wednesday night Karen for our match? I am struggling for free time at the moment (hence not replying until now for which I apologise for) so if you can do between 6-8pm it would be much appreciated. Let me know asap please Karen. Thanks
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COGST - starting mid-September
- Replies: 302
- Views: 24336
Re: COGST - starting mid-September
Ben, you are in a group of three with myself and Karen Pearson. I can play anytime next week so give me a bell when you are availableBen Pugh wrote:Where are the groups?
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
I'm just awaiting for my provisional licence to arrive then I will start very soon. I can't waitHoward Somerset wrote:Have a great day Jason. Got your driving lessons booked?
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132265
Re: Birthdays
Thank y'all .
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, 10th September
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2948
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, 10th September
50-3=47*8=376-75=301+1=302 as alternative
- Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17735
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
Bolton aren't at home on this date so its fine for me to attend ;) You're clearly confident about them being knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round, Jason :lol: It looks that way Howard :D . But even if we do make the fourth round, and we are drawn at home, I will endeavour to make it to Linc...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
- Replies: 167
- Views: 17735
Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2009
Place me on the list pls Ben . Bolton aren't at home on this date so its fine for me to attend . Hopefully second time lucky this time round after my late demise in CONOT