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by Julie T
Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 18925

Re: FOCAL 2017

Today brought a change to the running order. JR has decided to focus on Huddersfield for 2017, whilst Jeff's summer efforts are switching to helping Sean get Bournemouth off the ground. That's a shame. :( It was great having CoStAl as an event so close to home. Doubt I'll manage Bournemouth as it's...
by Julie T
Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August
Replies: 32
Views: 10678

Re: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August

Thanks, Zarte, Looks like your original suggestion of Tesco, Wolverton is correct. I phoned them up, and the guy who answered initially assumed there was a 3 hour restriction, but looked it up on the system and said there wasn't. He checked with the manager who said they don't recommend all-day park...
by Julie T
Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August
Replies: 32
Views: 10678

Re: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August

Thanks, Adam, for the parking info, I should be fine then, especially as my daughter's coming with me (not playing) and can help. I really should encourage her to learn to drive - being able to drop me off and park would solve a lot of problems! I'm also a bit nervous I suppose, as I don't often tra...
by Julie T
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August
Replies: 32
Views: 10678

Re: .co.mk - Countdown in Milton Keynes - Saturday 22nd August

Hmmm, looked at the venue on Google, and the on street parking I zoomed in on was one hour only Mon to Sat. Supermarket car parks tend to be max 2 or 3 hours. However, this review link http://whatpub.com/pubs/BUN/1888/new-queen-victoria-wolverton does say there's a public car park nearby. Starting t...
by Julie T
Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
Replies: 104
Views: 38762

Re: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 20

Hi, not really on this forum anymore, although I've followed this thread in case I missed an important announcement. Just thought I'd offer a lift to anyone carless staying over in Hatfield, as I'll be driving to St Albans from Hatfield and could save you bus/taxi fares. Aiming to set off around 9am...
by Julie T
Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: National Scrabble Champ' final - live 10.30am this Sunday
Replies: 5
Views: 3175

Re: National Scrabble Champ' final - live 10.30am this Sunda

SPOILER ALERT!
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Congratulations, Paul Gallen!

Countdown Champion of Champions 2006, and now National Scrabble Champion 2012!

:D 8-) :ugeek: 8-) :D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20197882
by Julie T
Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:46 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Who Dares Wins Series 5
Replies: 15
Views: 5893

Re: Who Dares Wins Series 5

Hi, I received an email from an audience wrangler which might interest those of you who enjoy going on other game shows: TAKE PART IN IN IT TO WIN IT & WHO DARES WINS 12 Yard Productions are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive contestants for their forthcoming National Lottery quiz s...
by Julie T
Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Vord at the (white) board
Replies: 26
Views: 5451

Re: Vord at the (white) board

I might be being a bit dim, but hasn't she noticed an awful lot of people leave school at 16? The last govt had plans to raise the leaving age to 17 by 2013, and 18 by 2015. That might have been while schools still had a budget, instead of collecting tin :lol: Besides, I really don't think people w...
by Julie T
Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointles Series 6
Replies: 76
Views: 21478

Re: Pointles Series 6

The following is a shameless advert for the Pointless book, but mildly amusing if you've nothing better to watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-XuRFQ ... e=youtu.be
by Julie T
Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Congratulations to Rachel and Jamie!
Replies: 0
Views: 1453

Congratulations to Rachel and Jamie!

Not being a Hello! reader, I just found out via a tweet that Rachel's wedding was last week:

http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebritie ... y-wedding/
by Julie T
Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown break
Replies: 2
Views: 2248

Countdown break

For anyone who missed Nick's announcement on Friday, Countdown will be having a four week break, back on Monday 17th September.

It appears to be a delayed summer break, coinciding with Channel 4 racing and Paralympic coverage.
by Julie T
Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Are they moving again?
Replies: 30
Views: 6302

Re: Are they moving again?

Since 2008, there's been a 4-week break for Countdown over August and sometimes a special episode or two thrown in as we all know. But this year they're not doing that. There appears to be episodes right up until the end of August on the online TV guides. All this is speculation of course. However,...
by Julie T
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Are they moving again?
Replies: 30
Views: 6302

Re: Are they moving again?

Since 2008, there's been a 4-week break for Countdown over August and sometimes a special episode or two thrown in as we all know. But this year they're not doing that. There appears to be episodes right up until the end of August on the online TV guides. All this is speculation of course. However,...
by Julie T
Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 758
Views: 399363

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Your subconscious mind is awesome, Mark! :) 8-)
by Julie T
Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33224

Re: Mondegreens

In 'Warwick Avenue' by Duffy, I used to think she sang "Promise me you won't stand by the line", so he woudn't be tempted to jump when she told him the bad news. I watched her video recently with subtitles on a programme about London tunes, and found she really sings "Promise me you w...
by Julie T
Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner
Replies: 452
Views: 114813

Re: The Matt Morrison Computer Corner

Hi all, Trying to install new version of Java on Chrome but keep getting error message 'Download file (file location) is corrupt'. Can anyone help? O.G. I don't have Chrome, but had problems with Java recently. Rather than update, I unintalled all the Java programs and installed Java again from scr...
by Julie T
Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown in the news
Replies: 217
Views: 63259

Re: Countdown in the news

Bit of froth really, but as articles about Susie Dent are rare, I thought I'd post this. The Times has a paywall, which is suspended for the Jubilee weekend, so I've put a link as well as copying and pasting the article in case it's read later: http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/Magazine/witter/art...
by Julie T
Mon May 21, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown in the news
Replies: 217
Views: 63259

Re: Countdown in the news

Couldn't really find a good topic for this, thought this one would suffice. <span>[url=<a href="http://gameological.com/2012/05/british-game-shows-countdown/]An" class="smarterwiki-linkify">http://gameological.com/2012/05/british-game-shows-countdown/]An</a> American reviews Cou...
by Julie T
Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Name Our Child
Replies: 110
Views: 17729

Re: Name Our Child

Congratulations, Matt and Heather! :D The first truly apterous baby? i.e. you both met through playing it? 8-) Well done too on making a girl, truly the better half of the population. ;) I have 4 sons and a daughter, but if I'd had a second daughter (after Claire) I had the name Laura in mind. That ...
by Julie T
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Link Dump
Replies: 329
Views: 60370

Re: C4C Link Dump

Awesome link, Phil. :)
My daughter and I are Sherlock fans, and not just because of the amazing writing. ;)
by Julie T
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 4335

Re: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012

Just too slow Martin! Thanks Julie - saw it late as I was trying to factor 840 with 7*6 and go from there, as I expect Rachel did (can't remember what she actually wrote). 7 * 6 * (8 - 3) * 4 = 840, was my method for 2 away, which Rachel also got, but wrote it slightly differently. She said 1 away ...
by Julie T
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 4335

Re: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012

Bob De Caux wrote:2nd numbers one away:

(6 * 6 * 8 - 7) * 3 - 4 = 839
Congrats Bob! I got Rachel's 2 away version, but vwd.
by Julie T
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 4335

Re: Special Spoilers For Monday March 12th 2012

DESPAIRS for an 8, DC beater in round 1 PAROTID for a 7, DC equaller in round 6 RURALISE for an 8, DC equaller in round 9 (edited to say: RURALISE was in ODE2r, but not in ODE3 apparently :oops: ) My method of avoiding embarrassment by running words I've spotted but I'm not sure are valid through LE...
by Julie T
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday March 8th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 44)
Replies: 25
Views: 4377

Re: Spoilers for Thursday March 8th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 4

I think in the numbers rounds particularly, sometimes it feels at though the 30 seconds has ended in a cloud of dust and you're desperately trying to remember what you saw 10 seconds earlier. At that stage self-preservation tends to take over and I'm sure many players would do almost anything to re...
by Julie T
Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 8th March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 44)
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Re: Thursday 8th March 2012 (Series 66, Prelim 44)

Diplomatically handled, James. IMHO I think that, especially as there was one controversy per contestant, both should be given the benefit of the doubt. I certainly didn't hear an S on the end of Gerri's CASTIGATE (although I often use subtitles, as my hearing isn't perfectly acute), and Michael did...
by Julie T
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Interesting video
Replies: 14
Views: 4786

Re: Interesting video

Haha, very clever. Did anyone else spot the significance of the letters selection? Aren't you supposed to, or it's not gonna make much sense? Surely (and particularly given the title) most people would just see it as an amusing mash-up of Countdown and The Thing . The CTHULHU reference just adds an...
by Julie T
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129578

Re: Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Richard Priest and George Jenkins. :)

If the main page data is correct ("Birthdays: Congratulations to: George Jenkins (84), Richard Priest (42)")
George is exactly double Richards age!
by Julie T
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday March 7th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 43)
Replies: 8
Views: 2567

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday March 7th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim

2 DC equalisers: OASTS in round 6 and GAINFUL in round 7

OPERANDS in round 13 : a DC, but not Rachel beater!

alternative round 14 method:

(75 + 6) x (8 - 5) = 243

243 - 7 - 1 = 235

Congrats to Michael on another solid win
by Julie T
Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Headphones
Replies: 19
Views: 3824

Re: Headphones

I've been considering getting these, currently reduced from £45ish to £25ish: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skullcandy-Headphones-LOWRIDER-Mic-Chrome/dp/product-description/B003L76KVW/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=560798&s=electronics The mic would be useful at your PC if you use skype etc. As I ha...
by Julie T
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Headphones
Replies: 19
Views: 3824

Re: Headphones

I've been considering getting these, currently reduced from £45ish to £25ish: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skullcandy-Headphones-LOWRIDER-Mic-Chrome/dp/product-description/B003L76KVW/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=560798&s=electronics The mic would be useful at your PC if you use skype etc. As I hav...
by Julie T
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday March 6th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 42)
Replies: 9
Views: 2576

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday March 6th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 42

World Spelling Day today, according to Nick.

Good win for Michael. Some potential for a few wins, I think.

(Hope my prediction isn't the kiss of death!)
by Julie T
Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
Replies: 37
Views: 5667

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)

If anyone's on twitter (I'm not), I believe Countdown can be contacted with queries. It would be useful to know whether this was a one off, a mistake, or if, from now on, all mass noun actions can no longer be pluralised. I already have asked. Haven't got a response yet. Any reply yet about SEDATIO...
by Julie T
Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday February 29th 2012 (Series 66 Game 38
Replies: 18
Views: 4596

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday February 29th 2011 (Series 66 Gam

Congratulations on your Octochampdom, Peter! (I'm a little behind on my Countdown watching) I know I've spoken out against returning contestants before, but my objections are mainly about inconsistency of channel4 decisions rather than individual cases. If everyone knew that they could apply and get...
by Julie T
Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
Views: 136768

Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

I see that Nick Hewer is on Room 101 next week - and so is Carol Vorderman. It seems at least possible that Frank Skinner may take the opportunity to raise Countdown, even if it's not actually one of Carol's choices. Anybody else watch this? I saw it last night (Room 101 Extra Storage). Rather good...
by Julie T
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

And arguments like that are the reason people vote anything but Tory. Thanks, David, and may I add "or buy the Daily Mail", although some of the comments at the end of 'The Times Online' benefits articles aren't much better: "How dare that woman bringing up a disabled son say she nee...
by Julie T
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 24th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 35)
Replies: 9
Views: 3112

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 24th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim

ASSENTED as a max equaliser in round 12, and PONGIEST in round 13. No T in that round I'm afraid, Julie........ :oops: Thanks for that, James! I got AGONISED first, as the players did, so would probably have gone for that. :) 120 for Peter, wow! Congratulations. Commiserations to Kieran - some great...
by Julie T
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

Beautiful. I'm sure there's lots of taxpayers footing the bill for your benefits (if you'll excuse the tabloid-style simplification) who wait a few days for their Amazon deliveries because they would consider the Prime membership an extravagance that they couldn't really afford/justify. Oh, I'm so ...
by Julie T
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 23rd 2012 (Series 66 Game 34)
Replies: 21
Views: 4789

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 23rd 2012 (Series 66 Game

Nail biting stuff. Niall certainly put the wind up Peter, but another fast conundrum solve meant Peter victorious again.
Excellent effort, Niall - unlucky to come up against Peter in such great form. Hope you got a shot of whisky after!
by Julie T
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Game 33
Replies: 17
Views: 5086

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday February 22nd 2012 (Series 66 Gam

Strictly Come Dancing was mentioned (by her) once yesterday, and then only in passing, so I don't think that there's much to criticise her for there OK. We'll stick with criticising her for being a talentless fat Tory bigot then. I don't think anyone can argue with that! :D Crumbs. Forced to listen...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

IMHO Claire should've been refunded the £150 (or so IIRC) she'd paid in annual payments over the years for a service I'd already paid for. Her mistake, yes, but Amazon certainly contributed to the continuing error by not sending even an annual email regarding the membership and/or fee. I don't rece...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

You should complain and ask (politely) for a refund. Because the seller lives in the US, I'm not sure our distance selling regs apply but I'm sure Ebay has some advice on its help pages. I think here you can claim a refund for the product and one lot of postage charges (but not both i.e. to you and...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

I sometimes get really annoyed at companies, when really it's my or my family's mistake. Am I imagining things or did retailers used to have much more discretion years ago, but now stick to the letter of T&Cs? I don't think this is generally true. For example, on two occasions I've received an ...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

Jon Corby wrote:Haha, I was actually taking the piss, because they hadn't done anything of the sort.
Yeah - forgot you're an arsehole - thought you'd misunderstood. :roll:

Edited to add: I've suffered having 2 teeth extracted this week, so my bullshit detector may be a little below par. ;)
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointles Series 6
Replies: 76
Views: 21478

Re: Pointles Series 6

I enjoy Pointless and also more traditional fact based quiz shows. IMHO the new round 3 format is an interesting joining of the two. The viewer gets to test more specific knowledge of subjects (and compare with the contestants) than the old rounds, while still having the Pointless twist of estimatin...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

Ah, no, not link the ordering accounts, Karen. But if you pay extra for Amazon Prime delivery, you can nominate up to 3 (maybe 4 I'm not sure) other Amazon accounts to get the speedy delivery. My 2 eldest sons get my Prime Membership delivery too. I don't see their orders or payments unless they sh...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

If you have 2 separate accounts Julie, I don't think it would be fair to expect Amazon to link them because they are at the same address. My husband and I have 2 separate accounts using the same credit card but I wouldn't want Amazon to link them as I don't want him to know what I'm buying him for ...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?
Replies: 59
Views: 11481

Re: Buying faulty crap off eBay - where do you stand?

I just hadn't read it properly so mea culpa! I sometimes get really annoyed at companies, when really it's my or my family's mistake. Am I imagining things or did retailers used to have much more discretion years ago, but now stick to the letter of T&Cs? e.g. my daughter (same address) discover...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What do you do if you find a pair of glasses?
Replies: 14
Views: 4416

Re: What do you do if you find a pair of glasses?

Take them to the local police station (and leave a note sticking out from under a stone). This way you give not details away. The station may already have their details if they have been asking for them. This way you feel OK about it and can get on with your life. I agree with this one. I've often ...
by Julie T
Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who is your favourite presenter?
Replies: 14
Views: 4664

Re: Who is your favourite presenter?

I thought Jeff was a one off, the show just flowed with him and he knew the things to say to the contestants that didn't do so well, Nick's occasional comments to 4's, failed conundrum solves etc adds to his charm I think, although I prefered Jeff I voted for Richard Whiteley, not just because he w...
by Julie T
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Mass Noun Plurals
Replies: 86
Views: 19865

Re: Mass Noun Plurals

Seems as though C4C was an angrier place in the day. Let's move on, though. Let's be friends. Peace and love. Seems as though C4C was an angrier place in the day. Can't think why. It's (almost) all the same people. Matthew Green. We're older and wiser. :lol: I agree with all of the above quotes. 8-)
by Julie T
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Mass Noun Plurals
Replies: 86
Views: 19865

Re: Mass Noun Plurals

Only just discovered this thread thanks to David Williams' link elsewhere. I'm surprised no one picked up Damian on this comment: I actually like you, don't get me wrong. I could ruffle your hair, buy you a pint and take the piss out of you at great length, of course expecting it all back along the...
by Julie T
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
Replies: 37
Views: 5667

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)

If anyone's on twitter (I'm not), I believe Countdown can be contacted with queries. It would be useful to know whether this was a one off, a mistake, or if, from now on, all mass noun actions can no longer be pluralised. I already have asked. Haven't got a response yet. Great, Graeme. Please let u...
by Julie T
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129578

Re: Birthdays

Thomas Carey wrote:Happy birthday Charlie!
Didn't think we were still doing this thread, but yes, many happy returns to both Charlie Reams and Nick Hewer. :D

I expect that Charlie would also have appreciated a kiss from Rachel, as Nick did on Countdown today. ;)
by Julie T
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday February 17th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim 30)
Replies: 9
Views: 2738

Re: Spoilers for Friday February 17th 2012 (Series 66 Prelim

Congratulations, Chris! 8-) The mentions on the show of it being Nick's birthday today causes me to point out the coincidence that it is also Charlie Reams birthday today according to the forum main page. Many happy returns to both Charlie and Nick. :D I expect that Charlie would also have appreciat...
by Julie T
Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)
Replies: 37
Views: 5667

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday February 14th (Series 66 Prelim 27)

I don't really see the controversy behind pluralising mass nouns, the rules clearly state that you cannot pluralise a mass noun but you can pluralise a food eg tandoori/tandooris although 'sedations' could be plausible in the fact that maybe an animal could have had 2 sedations in its life, I dont ...
by Julie T
Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 16th 2012 (Series 66 Game 29)
Replies: 13
Views: 3289

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 16th 2012 (Series 66 Game

Really good game, both played well. Congrats to Chris who played even better than yesterday and unlucky Matt as his performance today would have won many games comfortably. It was a shame about the numbers games as I'm sure Matt would normally solve those, maybe the studio pressure got to him. This...
by Julie T
Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday February 16th 2012 (Series 66 Game 29)
Replies: 13
Views: 3289

Re: Spoilers for Thursday February 16th 2012 (Series 66 Game

Congratulations, Chris, on your win yesterday! :) I watched it this morning, not having seen the build-up, and was rooting for you, as we've played a few games on apterous. I've played Matt on apterous too, so whoever wins today, a fellow apterite will be in the champion's chair tomorrow. 8-) For th...
by Julie T
Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115644

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

I hope you get on the next series, Andy. :) Yeah cheers me too. I think it would be rather hypocritical of Damian Eadie if he used someone's internet posting against them in an application to be on the programme, since he remains producer despite some of the nasty stuff he posted on here when he us...
by Julie T
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115644

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Damian also said that contestants that apply get screened so to speak, and because I might have hypothetically sworn about a hypothetical losing finalist from series 65 in the public domain, then my application could potentially have been binned straight away so I don't regret not sending it then (...
by Julie T
Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown mentions on other shows
Replies: 315
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Re: Countdown mentions on other shows

Anyone see Room 101 last night :?: The singer, Jamelia, said that Countdown will be finished in 10 years time :!: I saw this on "Room 101 Extra Storage" on Sunday. Jamelia was trying to get text speak into Room 101, and was just saying that kids won't be able to spell if we keep allowing ...