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by Debbi Flack
Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Console yourself
Replies: 51
Views: 6325

Re: Console yourself

XBox kinect
by Debbi Flack
Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53674

Re: Guess who...

Damian Eadie?
by Debbi Flack
Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointless Series 4
Replies: 217
Views: 24625

Re: Pointless Series 4

Not forgetting one of RW's favourites - Moonset. Great word
by Debbi Flack
Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointless Series 4
Replies: 217
Views: 24625

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.
by Debbi Flack
Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: TV
Replies: 41
Views: 9132

Re: TV

Ryan Taylor wrote:Vicar of Dibley.
Good choice - did I mention I'm playing Geraldine in the stage version??? :D
by Debbi Flack
Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

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
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

Re: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?

btw - what poll?
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

Re: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?

I was but it's been 'indefinitely' postponed :(
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Any Vicar of Dibley Fans?
Replies: 7
Views: 1870

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 :)
by Debbi Flack
Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Huw Morgan RIP
Replies: 14
Views: 3648

Re: Huw Morgan RIP

Very sad, and so young. RIP
by Debbi Flack
Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Trade Secrets
Replies: 155
Views: 43275

Re: Trade Secrets

Karen 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.
Makes perfect sense to me :)

cigarette ash is great for getting hair dye off areas of skin it wasn't intended for
by Debbi Flack
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What makes you happy?
Replies: 32
Views: 6290

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.
by Debbi Flack
Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointles Series 3
Replies: 191
Views: 28161

Re: Pointles Series 3

Finally seen the show and just wanted to say well done Karen and James.
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Food heaven and food hell
Replies: 18
Views: 3304

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?
by Debbi Flack
Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 3-Word Story
Replies: 353
Views: 21919

Re: 3-Word Story

to where they
by Debbi Flack
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Good deed
Replies: 39
Views: 3592

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 :)
by Debbi Flack
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who's your celebrity twin?
Replies: 26
Views: 3871

Re: Who's your celebrity twin?

Carol Vorderman! born on the same day, just a few hours apart (she is older)
by Debbi Flack
Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Which song topped the charts when you were born ?
Replies: 26
Views: 4066

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.
:)
by Debbi Flack
Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Honest opinions
Replies: 21
Views: 3466

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...
by Debbi Flack
Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Honest opinions
Replies: 21
Views: 3466

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...
by Debbi Flack
Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Honest opinions
Replies: 21
Views: 3466

Re: Honest opinions

Sorry, I cut and pasted an earlier post to a ladies only forum :oops:
The invitation to comment is open to all.
by Debbi Flack
Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Honest opinions
Replies: 21
Views: 3466

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...
by Debbi Flack
Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Fri 19 June [The Final Countdown]
Replies: 85
Views: 9256

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!!!
by Debbi Flack
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: I feel good.........!!
Replies: 32
Views: 3057

Re: I feel good.........!!

Congratulations. Makes all those knockbacks worthwhile, doesn't it?
by Debbi Flack
Sat May 30, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
Replies: 117
Views: 13277

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.... ;)
by Debbi Flack
Sat May 02, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: I get the BEST spam
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

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 ...
by Debbi Flack
Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: LADIES - Sound like any men you know??
Replies: 5
Views: 1083

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...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic
Replies: 12
Views: 2320

Re: The last ever Danielle appreciation topic

It was a pleasure to meet you. Good luck in whatever you do next
:)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
Replies: 18
Views: 4652

Re: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story

Great read - well done!
:)
by Debbi Flack
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: New arrival
Replies: 21
Views: 3618

Re: New arrival

That's great news - many congratulations to you all.
Looking forward to seeing the piccies
xx
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Hello, I'm still here...
Replies: 4
Views: 1903

Re: Hello, I'm still here...

Wow, good for you. I hope it goes really well.
:)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Rachel v Carol
Replies: 46
Views: 6965

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!
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Series 60 finals
Replies: 179
Views: 16269

Re: Series 60 finals

Good luck to everyone taking part.
I hope you all enjoy yourselves.
by Debbi Flack
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Weakest Link
Replies: 204
Views: 29063

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.
:)
by Debbi Flack
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: The Weakest Link
Replies: 204
Views: 29063

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
:)
by Debbi Flack
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Are you an Egghead?
Replies: 9
Views: 2407

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...
by Debbi Flack
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Have you read this twaddle!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3820

Re: Have you read this twaddle!!

John Bosley wrote:As an atheist, I always thought cod was pollacks anyway. :D
:lol: :lol:
by Debbi Flack
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Have you read this twaddle!!
Replies: 27
Views: 3820

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...
by Debbi Flack
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Cheeky post
Replies: 12
Views: 2200

Re: Cheeky post

I tried to donate, but the site kept crashing on me. I'll try again later.
by Debbi Flack
Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Words of (un)limited usefulness
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Re: Words of (un)limited usefulness

OK - with the programme now. :)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:36 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Words of (un)limited usefulness
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Re: Words of (un)limited usefulness

Clare Sudbery wrote:OK... Clueless Clare time...

Can you explain how Countdown Unlimited works and why those stems are therefore useful?
I'm glad I'm not the only one :?
by Debbi Flack
Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Apprentice - Series 5
Replies: 49
Views: 9063

Re: The Apprentice - Series 5

Bring it on! This programme is a big fave in our household. Looking forward to it :)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for March 17th
Replies: 97
Views: 11676

Re: Spoilers for March 17th

Absolutely brilliant! Well done
by Debbi Flack
Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 16th March
Replies: 56
Views: 5929

Re: Spoilers for Monday 16th March

Dinos Sfyris wrote: I HEART KIRK BEVINS :)
Seconded - the man is a god!

(of course, he thinks I don't look a day over 21, so can do no wrong in my eyes ;) )
by Debbi Flack
Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mastermind
Replies: 72
Views: 8775

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!
by Debbi Flack
Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How to keep yourself entertained for hours
Replies: 17
Views: 4197

Re: How to keep yourself entertained for hours

You can go right off people, you know!! ;)
by Debbi Flack
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursdays recap (5th March).... isn't in here
Replies: 14
Views: 3665

Re: Thursdays recap (5th March).... isn't in here

Howard Somerset wrote:
Matt Coates wrote:so stop being a D***head, you precocious little T**T
I would suggest that this comment says so much more about the person making it, than the person it's aimed at.
Yup, you're right there!
by Debbi Flack
Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:47 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut
Replies: 121
Views: 14064

Re: Spoilers for Mon 02/03/2009 - Kirk Bevins' debut

I'll be watching - Go Kirk!!
by Debbi Flack
Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
Replies: 223
Views: 27826

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 ...
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Sandwiches Part II: The Heresy
Replies: 34
Views: 5432

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.
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Idea
Replies: 32
Views: 5272

Re: Idea

Jon Corby wrote:Unless you win it.
So THAT'S what I did wrong. If only I'd beaten Mike Lambert I'd have won! :D
by Debbi Flack
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: R.I.P. Wendy
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

Re: R.I.P. Wendy

Yes, a sad loss indeed.
RIP Wendy.
by Debbi Flack
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mastermind
Replies: 72
Views: 8775

Re: Mastermind

I've marked it on my calendar! :)
by Debbi Flack
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Desktop Publishing
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

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!).
:oops:
by Debbi Flack
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Desktop Publishing
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

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
by Debbi Flack
Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1040253

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...
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eggheads
Replies: 123
Views: 12188

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!).
by Debbi Flack
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eggheads
Replies: 123
Views: 12188

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.
by Debbi Flack
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eggheads
Replies: 123
Views: 12188

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 ...