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- Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:36 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Console yourself
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6390
Re: Console yourself
XBox kinect
- Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:00 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Guess who...
- Replies: 476
- Views: 55030
Re: Guess who...
Damian Eadie?
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:05 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointless Series 4
- Replies: 217
- Views: 25034
Re: Pointless Series 4
Not forgetting one of RW's favourites - Moonset. Great word
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:16 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointless Series 4
- Replies: 217
- Views: 25034
Re: Pointless Series 4
Paul and I made the selection pot, but weren't chosen for filming. Never mind, we'll apply again and hope to get another audition.
Re: TV
Good choice - did I mention I'm playing Geraldine in the stage version???Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.
- Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:16 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1874
Re: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
Oh, THAT poll, I thought you meant on this site. Well, we keep talking about it, but the local community don't seem minded to attend so it probably won't happen
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1874
Re: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
btw - what poll?
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:42 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1874
Re: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
I was but it's been 'indefinitely' postponed
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:13 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1874
Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
If yes, and you're in the Chelmsford vicinity in April, yours truly is playing the title role in a stage version. If you want to know more, you can visit the website - www.galleywoodtheatregroup.webs.com. If not, just carry on to the next topic
- Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Huw Morgan RIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3667
Re: Huw Morgan RIP
Very sad, and so young. RIP
- Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Trade Secrets
- Replies: 155
- Views: 47389
Re: Trade Secrets
Makes perfect sense to meKaren Pearson wrote:If you have a sharp thumb nail you can make a small incision in the 'tab' end and then it breaks open very neatly without squashing any of the banana.
cigarette ash is great for getting hair dye off areas of skin it wasn't intended for
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: What makes you happy?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6355
Re: What makes you happy?
See, that annoys me because I know I'll never get back to sleep
It may sound trite, but my kids make me happy (even when I feel like selling them on Ebay!). Abbi is 7 today and watching her face as she opened the Baby Born doll was an absolute joy.
It may sound trite, but my kids make me happy (even when I feel like selling them on Ebay!). Abbi is 7 today and watching her face as she opened the Baby Born doll was an absolute joy.
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:47 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointles Series 3
- Replies: 191
- Views: 28569
Re: Pointles Series 3
Finally seen the show and just wanted to say well done Karen and James.
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:30 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Food heaven and food hell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3339
Re: Food heaven and food hell
Heaven - A Roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings
Hell - Calamari, lobster or crab
BTW Karen - any chance you could PM me your Chocolate Bread & Butter pudding?
Hell - Calamari, lobster or crab
BTW Karen - any chance you could PM me your Chocolate Bread & Butter pudding?
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 3-Word Story
- Replies: 353
- Views: 22283
Re: 3-Word Story
to where they
Re: Good deed
I've never found a wallet or purse, but I have lost one and had it returned safe and sound - and all cash etc intact - so I know how grateful the man and his family must have been.
Good on you Jon, top bloke
Good on you Jon, top bloke
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:35 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Who's your celebrity twin?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4020
Re: Who's your celebrity twin?
Carol Vorderman! born on the same day, just a few hours apart (she is older)
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which song topped the charts when you were born ?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4101
Re: Which song topped the charts when you were born ?
Elvis - It's now or never
Given that I was 3½ weeks early, I think that's rather appropriate.
Given that I was 3½ weeks early, I think that's rather appropriate.
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:24 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Honest opinions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3498
Re: Honest opinions
Girls have to stick together on this site. Sue With you on that one, sister! You would be most welcome to come along and join us, it would be lovely to meet you (that goes for any forumite in easy travelling distance) . We are also holding a Countdown Quiz evening on 26th Sept, so that's another da...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:25 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Honest opinions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3498
Re: Honest opinions
Sure are! August 14th. We've asked (but don't really expect) Signature if they are willing/able to put in an appearance, and a local street dance group are going to do a 'Thriller' tribute dance. A local DJ is going to help out with the music, so hopefully it will go with a swing (or whatever the co...
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:14 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Honest opinions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3498
Re: Honest opinions
Sorry, I cut and pasted an earlier post to a ladies only forum
The invitation to comment is open to all.
The invitation to comment is open to all.
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:15 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Honest opinions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3498
Honest opinions
If I'm ever going to get them anywhere, it will be here!!!! We (Danbury Players) are thinking of holding a Michael Jackson tribute evening. We would play his music (his and Jackson 5), there would be a disco, lookalike contest, soundalike contest etc. Probably BYO drinks and nibbles. Being really am...
- Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9417
Re: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
Fantastic game - well done to both players.
Jimmy - you were a worthy finalist
Kirk - you are indeed a god!!!
Jimmy - you were a worthy finalist
Kirk - you are indeed a god!!!
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:40 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: I feel good.........!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3097
Re: I feel good.........!!
Congratulations. Makes all those knockbacks worthwhile, doesn't it?
- Sat May 30, 2009 8:53 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13460
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
If you went down the couples route (great idea, BTW Ian) , Paul and I would be interested.
(Small chance I know, but nothing ventured, etc etc etc....
(Small chance I know, but nothing ventured, etc etc etc....
- Sat May 02, 2009 11:49 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: I get the BEST spam
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2157
Re: I get the BEST spam
On this subject, the King of Nigeria just sent me an e-mail; what should I do? Easy - just send them ALL your personal information and they will send you a cheque for £42 million! Sounds fair. And don't worry because even though this might look like a scam it really really isn't!!! ;) The sad part ...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: LADIES - Sound like any men you know??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1093
LADIES - Sound like any men you know??
Proof of what can happen if a wife or girlfriend drags her husband or boyfriend along shopping This letter was recently sent by Tesco's Head Office to a customer in Oxford : Dear Mrs. Murray, While we thank you for your valued custom and use of the Tesco Loyalty Card, the Manager of our store in Ban...
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2333
Re: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
It was a pleasure to meet you. Good luck in whatever you do next
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:29 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4697
Re: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
Great read - well done!
- Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: New arrival
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3652
Re: New arrival
That's great news - many congratulations to you all.
Looking forward to seeing the piccies
xx
Looking forward to seeing the piccies
xx
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:29 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Hello, I'm still here...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1910
Re: Hello, I'm still here...
Wow, good for you. I hope it goes really well.
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Rachel v Carol
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7024
Re: Rachel v Carol
I, like most others on here, think she does a fabulous job. She is really relaxing into the role now and going from strength to strength. Excellent choice, Mr Eadie!
- Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 finals
- Replies: 179
- Views: 16468
Re: Series 60 finals
Good luck to everyone taking part.
I hope you all enjoy yourselves.
I hope you all enjoy yourselves.
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Weakest Link
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29833
Re: The Weakest Link
Well done. As others have said, you put in a great performance, and were most definitely robbed.
I was proud of you.
I was proud of you.
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:51 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: The Weakest Link
- Replies: 204
- Views: 29833
Re: The Weakest Link
I'll be driving on the M25 at that time, so have set my Sky+ to record. Looking forward to watching
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Are you an Egghead?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2417
Re: Are you an Egghead?
I've just an email from Holly Mellors at 12 Yard inviting me to apply. I wasn't tempted before as the standard of contestants on the first series was pretty high; but being approached by them, rather than the other way round, has probably stroked my ego sufficiently for me to give it a whirl. Go fo...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:46 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Have you read this twaddle!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3869
Re: Have you read this twaddle!!
John Bosley wrote:As an atheist, I always thought cod was pollacks anyway.
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:09 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Have you read this twaddle!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3869
Have you read this twaddle!!
A supermarket has renamed 'pollacks', calling it 'colin' instead, because it reckons shoppers are embarrassed by the name. Sainsbury's claims shoppers have been steering clear of the fish purely because of the name, reports The Sun. Colin was chosen as it is French for hake - a similar fish to polla...
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:05 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Cheeky post
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2212
Re: Cheeky post
I tried to donate, but the site kept crashing on me. I'll try again later.
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Words of (un)limited usefulness
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1954
Re: Words of (un)limited usefulness
OK - with the programme now.
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:36 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Words of (un)limited usefulness
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1954
Re: Words of (un)limited usefulness
I'm glad I'm not the only oneClare Sudbery wrote:OK... Clueless Clare time...
Can you explain how Countdown Unlimited works and why those stems are therefore useful?
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:11 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Apprentice - Series 5
- Replies: 49
- Views: 9176
Re: The Apprentice - Series 5
Bring it on! This programme is a big fave in our household. Looking forward to it
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for March 17th
- Replies: 97
- Views: 11829
Re: Spoilers for March 17th
Absolutely brilliant! Well done
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 16th March
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6069
Re: Spoilers for Monday 16th March
Seconded - the man is a god!Dinos Sfyris wrote: I HEART KIRK BEVINS
(of course, he thinks I don't look a day over 21, so can do no wrong in my eyes )
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8856
Re: Mastermind
I thought you played really well. As you say, it was just a shame about the last few questions, but you can hold your head high - you did yourself proud!
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4222
Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
You can go right off people, you know!!
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:39 am
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursdays recap (5th March).... isn't in here
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3682
Re: Thursdays recap (5th March).... isn't in here
Yup, you're right there!Howard Somerset wrote:I would suggest that this comment says so much more about the person making it, than the person it's aimed at.Matt Coates wrote:so stop being a D***head, you precocious little T**T
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 2nd March 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 36)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3030
Re: Monday 2nd March 2009 (Series 60 Prelim 36)
I am just in awe!!
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
- Replies: 121
- Views: 14185
Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
I'll be watching - Go Kirk!!
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28093
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
Hi Kate Firstly, I hope Sara recovers from her fall soon. Your last post made very little sense I'm afraid. You've quoted random things from this thread? A thread that was started AFTER you accused the forumites of homophobic comments. And some of the posts were so clearly unoffensive (notably the ...
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Sandwiches Part II: The Heresy
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5473
Re: Sandwiches Part II: The Heresy
Definitely the buttered slice on the bottom. That stops the sauce/pickle or whatever you've used soaking into the bread and making it go all mushy.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Idea
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5322
Re: Idea
So THAT'S what I did wrong. If only I'd beaten Mike Lambert I'd have won!Jon Corby wrote:Unless you win it.
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: R.I.P. Wendy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1629
Re: R.I.P. Wendy
Yes, a sad loss indeed.
RIP Wendy.
RIP Wendy.
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8856
Re: Mastermind
I've marked it on my calendar!
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:57 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Desktop Publishing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1854
Re: Desktop Publishing
Michael - I'm using Windows Vista
Phil - thanks. I'm using Word at the mo, but it doesn't always do quite what I want (although that may well be a case of PICNIC!).
Phil - thanks. I'm using Word at the mo, but it doesn't always do quite what I want (although that may well be a case of PICNIC!).
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:22 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Desktop Publishing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1854
Desktop Publishing
I'm secretary for our local drama group, and have to produce things like posters, newsletters, magazine articles etc. Can anyone recommend a good, easy to use publishing package. I've had a nose around on the web, but would appreciate some feedback from people who have used various packages.
Thanks
Thanks
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 1085977
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Hi everyone, This is my first post here, so go easy!! This has probably been answered on the forum before, but my baby is doing her best to distract me! I had my audition today and just wanted to know how well you have to do in the audition to get on the show. And how long after the audition do you...
Re: Eggheads
Yes, I do see where you're coming from. It absolutely wasn't meant as a slight to Rachel though - perhaps we will need to make that point (if we ever get to air!).
Re: Eggheads
I'm not 100% sure, but I think the name was picked and put forward before Carol announced she was leaving. Maybe David will change it once we get there - I don't know how that works.
Re: Eggheads
Previous Countdowners are still hoping to appear soon (as 'The Carol Vorderman Fan Club') There are dates in March, so hopefully we will be invited for one of those days. Keep us informed on progress please Debbi. BTW - Who are the other team members? Unless there have been any last minute changes ...