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by Marcus Hares
Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:40 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down? [please DO NOT post in this topic for any other reason]

Game interface has been down for 3 hours or so, since the apocalypse.
by Marcus Hares
Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down?

Same message for me at 9.49am
by Marcus Hares
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Peter Lee
Replies: 31
Views: 12758

Re: Peter Lee

Was only thinking about Peter the other day, very saddened to hear this news - Peter was a thoroughly lovely chap and it was a pleasure to know him albeit only through apterous. Thoughts go out to his family.
by Marcus Hares
Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down?

Down for me too - hope it's back in time for the ATP tourney later!
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Personality Of The Year
Replies: 85
Views: 16281

Re: Countdown Personality Of The Year

I didn't even know this was a thing until someone congratulated me on Facebook - so thanks for all the nominations guys, it really does mean a lot that people appreciate what you do. I don't do the tourneys for Spoons or acknowledgement, although those are lovely, I'm just a frustrated tennis umpire...
by Marcus Hares
Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down?

Haha me too Sean! In all seriousness though, Charlie - is this something that can only be fixed when you come back? And presumably if it is, when are you back??
by Marcus Hares
Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down?

Still down for me, although Charlie did mention it might take longer for some people - anyone else still not able to get in?
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 9th 2013 (Birthday Prelim 3)
Replies: 58
Views: 13107

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 9th 2013 (Birthday Prelim

I feel bad that one of these had to lose so early in the draw - both immensely talented and entertaining, either of whom could have gone deep into this tournament if not win it. I hope it's not the last time we see you Mark, but if it is you've been a memorable contestant and watching the show has b...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday January 8th 2013 (30th Prelim 2)
Replies: 37
Views: 6286

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday January 8th 2013 (30th Prelim 2)

If you look very closely Rachel appears to take two different sets of 6 small numbers from the bottom row in the final numbers game - hopefully this was just a problem in editing!
by Marcus Hares
Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP
Replies: 243
Views: 55886

Re: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP

Very disappointed not to be able to take part - it was a great honour to have been chosen but I'm very pleased that Adam gets to play - I very much look forward to seeing that match. Good luck to all those involved!
by Marcus Hares
Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP
Replies: 243
Views: 55886

Re: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP

Kirk Bevins wrote:
I think I might hold a record in that I'll have been on with 3 different presenters in 3 different studio locations (Whiteley in Leeds, Stelling in Manchester for the special and Hewer in Salford).
Snap! (apart from the special part)
by Marcus Hares
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous supreme championship
Replies: 24
Views: 6976

Re: Apterous supreme championship

This seems like a great idea, although I think there's about 8 names on that list who won't play :(. Paves the way for losing finalists though... :? :D You definitely deserve to be part of this Eoin - maybe if David extended it to 32 players and ONLY from the past 7 series (ie those players who nev...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Help A Fellow Apterite Perform With The Kinks!!
Replies: 0
Views: 969

Help A Fellow Apterite Perform With The Kinks!!

Chris Butler, fellow apterite, winner of 3 episodes in the last series of Countdown, and all-round good guy has entered a competition for the chance to record and perform with The Kinks. Chris has asked me to spread the word on the forum as he doesn't have access yet. Check out Chris's awesome versi...
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Is Apterous down? [DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC FOR ANY OTHER REASON]
Replies: 604
Views: 307754

Re: Is Apterous down?

Is there an approximate guess as to when it'll be back up? There was a tourney due at 8pm this evening - I can reschedule it for another day but will host it this evening if it's not too late.

Cheers
by Marcus Hares
Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Highlander Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 4486

Re: Apterous Highlander Tournament

Sign me up too please (I'll do it on the main page) - can I request Duckdown LA?
by Marcus Hares
Tue May 08, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Aptovision 2011/12
Replies: 52
Views: 10047

Re: Aptovision 2011/12

Did this get scrapped?
by Marcus Hares
Tue May 08, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: **The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**
Replies: 12
Views: 5450

Re: ** Announcing - The Apterous Olympics 2012 **

A couple of people have asked me when is the best time to register for a tournament for this series. I will be accepting entries in the room up to half an hour before each tournament starts - this prevents people from registering days or weeks in advance and then not showing up. I will be aiming to ...
by Marcus Hares
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: **The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**
Replies: 12
Views: 5450

Re: ** Announcing - The Apterous Olympics 2012 **

Like it. At first it seems a little excessive but there's something for everyone. My worry would be that participation might be low in some of the less popular events, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Cheers for your efforts Marcus No problem, I enjoy hosting these. Extravagant may...
by Marcus Hares
Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: **The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**
Replies: 12
Views: 5450

Re: ** Announcing - The Apterous Olympics 2012 **

Thomas Carey wrote:Confused as to whether you've got to register or not.

If yes - in.
If no - in anyway.
See above Thomas - just turn up when it suits you, you can play in as many or as few as you like - you don't need to register now, just within half an hour of the start of each tournament
by Marcus Hares
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: **The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**
Replies: 12
Views: 5450

Re: ** Announcing - The Apterous Olympics 2012 **

Jennifer Steadman wrote:Sounds great. :D Will you want people to start registering interest in specific events in advance, or is it just a case of turning up in the evenings of your chosen events?
No advance registration needed Jen - just turn up as and when you fancy it :)
by Marcus Hares
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: **The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**
Replies: 12
Views: 5450

**The Apterous Olympics 2012 (Fri 11th May-Thu 26th July)**

Last June I thought about creating an Apterous-style series of tournaments to commemorate the London Olympics which are now a little over 3 months away. In August/September of last year I held a 9-day mini-series of tournaments and it quickly became clear that the original plan to host 149 tournamen...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 'Gevin's Delight' Tournament 2012
Replies: 65
Views: 18899

Re: 'Gevin's Delight' Tournament May-June 2012 - enter here

In please Adam - it's not as scary as I first thought!
by Marcus Hares
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Olympics Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 4858

Re: Apterous Olympics Idea

I like the idea of people getting to play all the formats they enjoy, rather than being assigned by their team to ones they might not necessarily like as much for tactical reasons. Prophetic comment on Aptathlons? Also, where's it all at with this now, Marcus? This will still be happening, albeit a...
by Marcus Hares
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: May-June 2012 Tournament... you decide the format
Replies: 33
Views: 7796

Re: May-June 2012 Tournament... you decide the format

If 11 of the 15 rounds are going to be numbers I'm afraid I'll be passing on this one Adam, but as Matt said, hope it's a success!
by Marcus Hares
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2012
Replies: 88
Views: 17720

Re: Apterous Masters 2012

Result:

Marcus Hares 95 - 75 Chris Butler http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=641130
Marcus Hares 104 - 84 Chris Butler http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=641140
by Marcus Hares
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2012
Replies: 88
Views: 17720

Re: Apterous Masters 2012

Yes please - thanks Ben
by Marcus Hares
Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in London 2011
Replies: 180
Views: 41928

Re: Countdown in London 29/10/11 - standbys only!

Excitement levels please. Ideally out of 7. Or do I have to post pictures? 7 and I'm not even going (yet anyway)... what are the odds that someone will drop out? Having only done this once before it's hard to say. Last year we only had one dropout during the last week, and that was on the morning i...
by Marcus Hares
Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in London 2011
Replies: 180
Views: 41928

Re: Countdown in London 29/10/11 - standbys only!

Michael Wallace wrote:Excitement levels please. Ideally out of 7. Or do I have to post pictures?
7 and I'm not even going (yet anyway)... what are the odds that someone will drop out?
by Marcus Hares
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35519

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

From the Championship: Mark James 83 - 108 Marcus Hares http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=527135 Cheers Mark - good luck in the rest of the tourney Ben - not sure if this result has been overlooked but I have a message on apterous stating "You have 1 unplayed tourney game: vs Mark Jame...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35519

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

From the Championship:

Marcus Hares 108 - 75 John Gillies

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=527474
by Marcus Hares
Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35519

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

From the Championship:

Mark James 83 - 108 Marcus Hares

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=527135

Cheers Mark - good luck in the rest of the tourney
by Marcus Hares
Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011
Replies: 11
Views: 4077

Re: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this series, it mainly went off without a hitch. 41 players participated along the way and exactly 400 matches were played which is pretty impressive in such a short space of time. It was a very useful test event and has given me much food for thoug...
by Marcus Hares
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011
Replies: 11
Views: 4077

Re: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011

Ben Wilson wrote:Is there any chance of posting results so we can see who won what please?
Hi Ben - yes the website that accompanies the series is in the main message at the top.
by Marcus Hares
Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3179

Re: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011

Really unlucky Andy to come up against such a solid player but you played really well and should be very proud of yourself!
by Marcus Hares
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011
Replies: 11
Views: 4077

Re: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011

Just a quick reminder that the Apterous World Championships 2011 starts this coming Saturday, 27th August.

I have created a website to accompany the series which will be updated with the latest results/medallists after each day.

Marcus
by Marcus Hares
Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:44 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35519

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

In please
by Marcus Hares
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011
Replies: 11
Views: 4077

Re: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011

You start the first event halfway through the Challenge Cup final (assuming Wembley's not burnt down by then), so can I turn up late for that? It will be burnt down by then (probably), but I will be keeping to a strict schedule for the start times for these events - sorry Ian! I have to be in the r...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011
Replies: 11
Views: 4077

Apterous World Athletics Championships 2011

Hello there, As you may already know I am hoping to be running an Apterous Olympics series of tournaments to commemorate the London Olympics next year which will run between December 2011 and July 2012 – this series comprises of 155 tournaments covering every format on Apterous, excluding the foreig...
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)
Replies: 57
Views: 11086

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)

Result:

Marcus Hares 115 - 88 Karen Pearson http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=485204

Good game Karen and a lovely conundrum spot to finish.
by Marcus Hares
Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Olympics Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 4858

Re: Apterous Olympics Idea

Ok so the "usual suspects" will probably top the medals table - but that's no different to a regular Olympics, you will expect USA, China, Russia, Germany, Great Britain etc to do well in that as well. It's an online word game. I know Ryan, I'm not likening it to the real Olympics, just t...
by Marcus Hares
Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Olympics Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 4858

Re: Apterous Olympics Idea

I hadn't envisaged a team element when I thought this series idea up - it's definitely worth exploring as a few people seem to like the idea. Having said that, 149 tournaments will already be a huge undertaking to organise - defining certain people to play in certain tournaments at certain times on ...
by Marcus Hares
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Olympics Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 4858

Re: Apterous Olympics Idea

I wasn't going to recreate every event in the real Olympics - "just" the 149 variants that apterous had to offer. I like the idea of dividing players up into different nations - the top of the medals table would be predictable as you say Ryan if this was based purely on an individual basis...
by Marcus Hares
Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Olympics Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 4858

Apterous Olympics Idea

I have an idea for a series of tournaments and would love to have your feedback and input into it. With the London Olympics just over a year away it got me thinking, how good would it be for us to hold our own Apterous Olympics? The proposal would be to hold 149 tournaments over the space of 30 week...
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 29th 2011
Replies: 17
Views: 2020

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 29th 2011

Really good contest today - I feel bad for Barry as I used to play him a lot on apterous when I started and he helped me improve a lot. You were very unlucky to come up against a strong player today Barry but congratulations again to Drew, and on your first century :)
by Marcus Hares
Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Sign Ups)
Replies: 54
Views: 10789

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Sign Ups)

I'm in - rating is 1690ish at the moment.
by Marcus Hares
Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday June 17th 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 2133

Re: Spoilers For Friday June 17th 2011

Congrats Matt - good confident performance and good to see the apterous conveyor-belt churning out more talent
by Marcus Hares
Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday June 16th 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4402

Re: Spoilers For Thursday June 16th 2011

Congrats on octochampdom Graeme - very impressive performances, really enjoyed watching them.
by Marcus Hares
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday June 13th 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 5052

Re: Spoilers For Monday June 13th 2011

Quite a strange game this - FEINTER being disallowed while apterous allows it, similarly GRUELS being allowed while apterous disallows it. DC also mentioning REGULO when the S could have been added. Graeme - who were you keeping your fingers crossed to during the GRAINIEST round? Fabulous comeback a...
by Marcus Hares
Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday June 8th 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday June 8th 2011

Graeme might want to work on his conundrums. Twice he's been beaten by other people in R15... I guess you could say this, but he's faced two tricky conundrums which were well solved by his opponents. Credit to them for doing so if anything. That doesn't necessarily mean he needs to work on them IMO...
by Marcus Hares
Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday June 7th 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 4460

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday June 7th 2011

Highest scoring debut ever for someone who didn't get the conundrum! (Yes it took a while to look back through) - and the highest scoring debut full stop since a certain Edward McCullagh. Great start Graeme - hope it continues :)
by Marcus Hares
Tue May 31, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday May 31st 2011
Replies: 21
Views: 6067

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday May 31st 2011

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this one again - this bore so many similarities to the corresponding quarter-final in the previous series (Scott vs me) where the no.4 seed went behind by 7pts, then again by a further 7pts which at this level is really hard to claw back. I don't know how Andy felt but wh...
by Marcus Hares
Fri May 27, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday May 27th 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 4173

Re: Spoilers For Friday May 27th 2011

Edward, you showed great composure in the second and third parts of the show after having your first numbers and 2 words in the first 4 rounds disallowed - INDORSED was subsequently allowed after Susie was forced to back-track as Tony mentioned earlier. This would be enough to throw anyone off, but ...
by Marcus Hares
Thu May 26, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 26th 2011
Replies: 44
Views: 6130

Re: Spoilers For Thursday May 26th 2011

I was in the audience for these finals and this one was even better than I remember - Michelle's 9 and the great spots of TATTOOS and CHAMOIS would have swept most opposition aside but she was unlucky to have to come up against the no.1 seed who by my reckoning only dropped 2 points going into the c...
by Marcus Hares
Mon May 16, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2011
Replies: 38
Views: 12297

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 16th 2011

Adam Gillard wrote: Challenger Christine Buffrey (née Prune)..
Literally LOL
by Marcus Hares
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 19th April 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 67)
Replies: 0
Views: 688

Tuesday 19th April 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 67)

Countdown recap for Tuesday 19 April 2011. Easter Bunny here - before today's recap I should like to get some nerdy stats off my chest after yesterday's thrilling 105-95 win by Mary Adie over Barbara Grice: It was the first time Jeff was the only man on camera - he hasn't ever before shared the set ...
by Marcus Hares
Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 14th 2011
Replies: 23
Views: 5062

Re: Spoilers For Thursday April 14th 2011

It's like the old days when you didn't have to be well-nigh infallible to win a few games. I think they're trying to avoid making it the TV spin-off of Apterous. You've probably hit the nail on the head there Joyce - 21 of the last 25 octochamps and ALL of the last 12 octochamps have been Apterites...
by Marcus Hares
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 21st March 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 46)
Replies: 14
Views: 3313

Monday 21st March 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 46)

Countdown recap for Monday 21 March 2011. And we're back with another proper week of Countdown after that very exciting special last Monday followed by a week of old nags - no I don't mean Loose Women, I mean that Cheltenham horse racing thing. The episodes this week were only recorded last Monday, ...
by Marcus Hares
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 7th March 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 41)
Replies: 1
Views: 901

Monday 7th March 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 41)

Countdown recap for Monday 7 March 2011. Jeff introduces the week by observing that in a global happiness poll, Nigerians are the happiest people on earth with a rating of 70 happiness points while Britain lags behind on 44 happiness points - it's amazing how happy people are who live in a country r...