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by Debbi Flack
Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 43
Views: 2595

Re: Welcome

Have fun everyone - I'll be thinking of you.
Good luck Charlie and Junaid
by Debbi Flack
Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Carol...
Replies: 22
Views: 4322

Re: Carol...

Charlie Reams wrote:
Peter Dunwoody wrote: This is it this week for Carol isn't it :cry:
Yep. Tomorrow is her last day.
:(
by Debbi Flack
Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: X Factor
Replies: 93
Views: 9517

Re: X Factor

Junaid Mubeen wrote:JLS all the way !!!
Amen to that :)
by Debbi Flack
Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ticket Procedures
Replies: 3
Views: 1503

Re: Ticket Procedures

Hi Aaron, welcome to the board. Below is the details of the audience co-ordinator for Countdown. Tickets are free and, as far as I know, guarantee entrance. Nick is very helpful and I'm sure would be willing to answer any questions you have. Nicholas Charlwood | Audience Co-ordinator | 3sixtymedia L...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: numbers game
Replies: 9
Views: 1902

Re: numbers game

Lesley Jeavons wrote::shock: There is?! Ben and Charlie, hmmm, I'm liking the cut of your jib... :)
Give Apterous a try - you'll never look back 8-)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Connection problems
Replies: 136
Views: 15279

Re: Connection problems

Damian E wrote:Still no joy.

Guess i'll just have to do some work then. Again. That's twice this year.
It's a shame when you have to actually earn your paypacket, isn't it ;)
by Debbi Flack
Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who can get the funniest user avatar?
Replies: 16
Views: 2081

Re: Who can get the funniest user avatar?

Some good ones there
:)
by Debbi Flack
Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing
Replies: 37
Views: 4227

Re: Strictly Come Dancing

The same happened with Kate Garraway last year, she stayed in much longer than she should have. At one stage two couples, who both had potential to win, ended up in the dance off and Kate and Anton stayed safe for another week. I agree some sort of 'ratio' system for scoring would be much more sensi...
by Debbi Flack
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 9 round contest
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Re: 9 round contest

You had to mention the underpants, Charlie :o

Why d'ya do it???
by Debbi Flack
Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 43
Views: 2595

Re: Welcome

Dan Vanniasingham wrote:
Kai Laddiman wrote:A Micra? :o :o
An 11 year old is taking the piss out of my automobile. My life is now complete. ;)
Ahh, but not just any 11 yr old! ;)
by Debbi Flack
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Annoying things Carol does
Replies: 60
Views: 7348

Re: Annoying things Carol does

I think she's done a fabulous job, and will be sorry to see her go. She will certainly be a tough act to follow, but I'm sure the producers will have chosen wisely when looking for her replacement. I'm looking forward the 'unveiling' of the new show.
by Debbi Flack
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Junior Countdowners
Replies: 51
Views: 6397

Re: Junior Countdowners

Jason Larsen wrote:Dan, Dan, Dan!

Yes, Oliver should be prepared for a change in Series 60.

I think we're all prepared for a big change, Jason.
(Yes, I know I'm not a junior, but you guys bring out the mothering instinct in me ;) )
by Debbi Flack
Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Connection problems
Replies: 136
Views: 15279

Re: Connection problems

I've had the same problem for a few days now. I've tried various suggestions, re-installed java, deleted history/cookies etc, but nothing seems to work. The log in page just doesn't load up.

I miss it :(
by Debbi Flack
Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Retirement
Replies: 22
Views: 4208

Re: Retirement

Speedgoat is like a girl who lets you take her up the arse- its new, thrilling, dangerous and a little but wrong- and it makes regular sex with your long-term girlfriend seem unbelievably mundane. Yeah, until you find out the real reason that "she" wants it up the arse, and spend the next...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 4 November 2008 (Series 59 Prelim 77)
Replies: 10
Views: 1993

Re: Tuesday 4 November 2008 (Series 59 Prelim 77)

Jon Corby wrote:
Mike Brown wrote:OK, so I thought it was CHICKLETS. At least I wasn’t the only one...
Lol, I blurted that out too!
Yep, same thing from this corner :)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 43
Views: 2595

Re: Welcome

Unfortunately I can't make it to Leeds for the finals. Do you want me to remove you from the forum after filming? I don't want to spoil the final for you. Oooh no! I promise not to tell anyone what happens, but knowing the outcome will make up for not being there. Thanks for the thought though. :)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 43
Views: 2595

Re: Welcome

Unfortunately I can't make it to Leeds for the finals.
I guess you guys will just have to drink my share!! :roll:
by Debbi Flack
Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Retirement
Replies: 22
Views: 4208

Re: Retirement

We'll miss you, but best of luck in whatever you do next.
Bye Bye
by Debbi Flack
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
Replies: 39
Views: 5647

Re: Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

Joseph Bolas wrote:
DebbiF wrote:
Kevin Thurlow wrote:.... Imagine Alan Carr halfway up a frozen mountain.

Kevin
If Only!!
Don't you like Alan Carr, Debbie?

In a word - No
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
Replies: 39
Views: 5647

Re: Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

Kevin Thurlow wrote:.... Imagine Alan Carr halfway up a frozen mountain.

Kevin
If Only!!
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Super Cool Funny Jokes
Replies: 144
Views: 19071

Re: Super Cool Funny Jokes

Penguin (P) goes into Newsagents (N) - P - got any fish? N - no, sorry, we sell papers next day P goes in again P - got any fish? N - no, I told you we do not sell fish same next day P - got any fish? N - NO. And if you ask me again, I'll nail your flipper to the wall next day P - got any nails? N ...
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Super Cool Funny Jokes
Replies: 144
Views: 19071

Re: Super Cool Funny Jokes

[ Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? Because he was dead Why did the second monkey fall out of the tree? Because he was holding the first monkey's hand! Why did the third monkey fall out of a tree? Because he thought it was a game! I would like to point out that the above jokes were typed by m...
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Super Cool Funny Jokes
Replies: 144
Views: 19071

Re: Super Cool Funny Jokes

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? Because he was dead Why did the second monkey fall out of the tree? Because he was holding the first monkey's hand! Why did the third monkey fall out of a tree? Because he thought it was a game! I would like to point out that the above jokes were typed by my ...
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Official Danielle Appreciation Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 2597

Re: Official Danielle Appreciation Thread

Damian E wrote:She's really a bloke called Daniel.

Great to meet you guys again this week. Debbi, Charlie, Jono, Mike Brown......... the end is listless.
All I can say is 'wow'!! :shock:
It's amazing what a talented surgeon and make up team can do!
:)
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Unusual first names -> dictionary valid.
Replies: 55
Views: 6089

Re: Unusual first names -> dictionary valid.

When I worked as a midwife I knew a Miss Salmon who called her new born boy Rock (Rock Salmon!!!). A well meaning relative pointed out that it would be cruel to saddle a child with Rock Salmon as a name, so mummy promptly changed it to Ginger Solo Frederick. :shock: I kid you not!

I
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Official Danielle Appreciation Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 2597

Re: Official Danielle Appreciation Thread

Loved the boots Danielle,
Thanks for looking after us all so well, you do a great job.
:)
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 177700

Re: Official Thread of Brag

Wow, I'm impressed!!

(But then you think I don't look a day over 29, and therefore can do no wrong in my eyes!! ;) )
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Carol's age?
Replies: 29
Views: 3827

Re: Carol's age?

Kirk Bevins wrote:
DebbiF wrote:.


I LOVE you!!! :lol:
Shit - he got in first. Erm, there's no way you're a day over 21...
All right Kirk, I love you too ;)
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:13 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Exam results
Replies: 55
Views: 5324

Re: Exam results

A BSc in Health and Social Care. Because of family and other commitments, the Open Uni meant I could do it one module at a time, hence the 8 years.
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Carol's age?
Replies: 29
Views: 3827

Re: Carol's age?

She is 45, and that is a big surprise. No she isn't. I know this because I have the exact same date of birth as Carol and I'm not 45 either :( But I remember seeing you on the show earlier this year, Debbi, and there's no way you're a day over 29. http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/7373/78496655fm4...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Exam results
Replies: 55
Views: 5324

Re: Exam results

I've been doing a degree with the Open University and I get my results on 19th December. Providing I pass this module, it is my final year and an end to 8 long years of studying
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COGST Plate final - Reams vs. Gardner
Replies: 6
Views: 2134

Re: COGST Plate final - Reams vs. Gardner

Looks like it was a good game - well done Martin, commiserations Charlie
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Fun maths question
Replies: 16
Views: 2170

Re: Fun maths question

I don't know how you guys do all that stuff - I got brain ache just reading the question!! :? :oops:
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 20th October 2008, Series 59 Game 66
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Re: Monday 20th October 2008, Series 59 Game 66

Jennifer Turner wrote:
TTT: SUMOHOLD - "Unwanted garbage, found on most streets."
Is Widdecombe writing the TTT "clues" as well?
:lol:
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers - Monday 20th October
Replies: 13
Views: 2694

Re: Spoilers - Monday 20th October

This was my best performance against Charlie (the others have been too embarrassing to mention :oops: ) but I would only just have pipped him at the post. I'm aware this is from the comfort of my own armchair and I hadn't just played 4 games in a row but hey, i'll take glory wherever I can find it t...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Carol's age?
Replies: 29
Views: 3827

Re: Carol's age?

Jason Larsen wrote:She is 45, and that is a big surprise.
No she isn't. I know this because I have the exact same date of birth as Carol and I'm not 45 either :(
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite DC guest
Replies: 18
Views: 2460

Re: Favourite DC guest

[quote="Paul Howe"]Not everyone loves Stilgoe, or indeed Countdown."=quote]


:o :o
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1118240

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Welcome to all who have just joined us. :)
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite DC guest
Replies: 18
Views: 2460

Re: Favourite DC guest

I'd forgotten about Richard Stilgoe! I can't remember the last time he was on, bring him back I say!
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:21 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Kai Laddiman
Replies: 55
Views: 4877

Re: Kai Laddiman

Excellent! :)
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite DC guest
Replies: 18
Views: 2460

Favourite DC guest

This has probably been done somewhere else, but as we have so many new members I thought I'd resurrect it

My personal faves are Richard Digance and Phil Hammond. RD makes me laugh just looking at him, and, as an ex-nurse, PH makes my PMSL. :lol: :lol:
by Debbi Flack
Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Natalie Cole
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Re: Natalie Cole

I think she never reached her full potential. She was a great talent, just like her father.
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's your phobia?
Replies: 23
Views: 3795

Re: What's your phobia?

Heights and small dogs for example, Highland Terriers, which to me are more vicious than big dogs which I love such as St. Bernard dogs and that big dog that was on Sesame Street. i know what you mean about small dogs. My granny used to have a peke called Gussy (little more than a hairy mosquito, r...
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: New Host
Replies: 264
Views: 30485

Re: New Host

Great news, I think that makes it Pimms o'clock!! :)
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Are contestants seeded from the beginning of the series?
Replies: 19
Views: 3290

Re: Are contestants seeded from the beginning of the series?

To some extent it depends when they audition. If it is later on then you end up with almost back to back octochamps, like this time. Sarah told me that they do try to keep them relatively separate where possible.
by Debbi Flack
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's your phobia?
Replies: 23
Views: 3795

Re: What's your phobia?

Dentists - I faint, throw up and generally turn very vicious unless i'm heavily sedated. Stems from an incident when I was 11, which will remain in my memory forever.
Closely followed by spiders, although 8 years living in Australia did teach me some degree of tolerance for them.
by Debbi Flack
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October
Replies: 43
Views: 4006

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 16th of October

I spotted incubates and got the 282 numbers game. I narrowly pipped Charlie to the conundrum but overall - well, let's just say I lost!! :oops:
by Debbi Flack
Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Curious...
Replies: 32
Views: 4270

Re: Curious...

Sorry to hear this - it's a horrible experience.
by Debbi Flack
Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Which football team do you support?
Replies: 84
Views: 10266

Re: Which football team do you support?

Pe-ortsmuff!!
(that's Portsmouth to you non-pomponians!)
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1118240

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Welcome Kai and Ben, I'm sure you'll enjoy being on this forum.
Congratulations Kai, you played extremely well.
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 15 October 2008, Series 59, Game 63
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Re: Wednesday 15 October 2008, Series 59, Game 63

Way to go, Charlie! Fab game :)
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15 October (Reams' debut)
Replies: 51
Views: 6128

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15 October (Reams' debut)

I will, of course beat him on every round and get the conundrum before he has chance to get his finger on the buzzer! :)

Well, a girl can dream, can't she? ;)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: What 'allowable words' rules would you like to have?
Replies: 71
Views: 7127

Re: What 'allowable words' rules would you like to have?

Damian E wrote:
I especially like the new "origins of words" bit that Susie does before round 10.
Yeah, i like it too. Wonder who's idea that was? 8-)

Now let me think! Would that be yours, Damian?? ;)
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Connection problems
Replies: 136
Views: 15279

Re: Connection problems

Not for me it isn't :(
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Today on Countdown
Replies: 56
Views: 4708

Re: Today on Countdown

Dinos Sfyris wrote::lol: No that has another affectionate name which I wont be sharing!
Oh, go on!
by Debbi Flack
Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:33 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 9 October
Replies: 13
Views: 2555

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 9 October

Yet again it came to a crucial conundrum and he beat me by about 0.5 of a second.
:oops:
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Connection problems
Replies: 136
Views: 15279

Re: Connection problems

Yep, I can't get on either.
by Debbi Flack
Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October
Replies: 10
Views: 2731

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 7 October

I beat him easily on his first game, but it was all downhill from there :( . The last 3 games have been crucial conundrums, won 1, lost 2!
Damn, that boy is good!!
by Debbi Flack
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Connection problems
Replies: 136
Views: 15279

Re: Connection problems

DITTO :cry:
by Debbi Flack
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1962
Views: 1118240

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Hi Roko - welcome to the board. :)