I was about to like this post, but now I'm going to like Matt's instead.Charlie Reams wrote:Dan Vanniasingham with Mark Kudlowski. No reason.
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- Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:03 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which Countdowners would you interbreed?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3882
Re: Which Countdowners would you interbreed?
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:11 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How to make darts better
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6722
Re: How to make darts better
Some of the sports channels were a bit desperate for something to cover, as well. I remember two of them simultaneously showing rival 10-pin bowling competitions. Worse than darts . ;) What the hell?! I think everyone knows that given a fair, unbiased sample of people, 2/3 will prefer to watch tenp...
- Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: FIFA World Cup 2010
- Replies: 328
- Views: 29591
Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
I've no idea what's got on Lawro's tits - the Brazil v Ivory Coast match was easily one of the more entertaining games of the tournament. A shame he had to find so much to moan about, and his slating of Sven seemed particularly odd. Kaita was pitiful in getting Kaka sent off, but that's a little pay...
- Wed May 12, 2010 11:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010
- Replies: 131
- Views: 20851
Re: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010
Exactly what Mike said - only I'm a probable rather than a definite attendee. :) Either stands to improve your current CoLei attendance record, Mr. V!! :oops: Nobody (that's inviting me) is getting married on that date this time around, and no work or bowling commitments - looking good for third ti...
- Tue May 11, 2010 10:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010
- Replies: 131
- Views: 20851
Re: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010
Exactly what Mike said - only I'm a probable rather than a definite attendee.
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Who should you vote for?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4394
Re: Who should you vote for?
UK Independence Party:62% British National Party:46% Liberal Democrats:44% Labour Party:44% Conservative Party:34% Green Party:32% I kept UKIP and BNP (and Green - can't envisage ever voting for them either) amongst the results out of curiousity - and am now scared. The other results generally tally...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:47 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C Poker Tourneys on Pokerstars
- Replies: 167
- Views: 22572
Re: C4C Poker Tourneys on Pokerstars
Enjoyable games - thanks to Andrew for organising and everyone else for playing.
If this happens again can I suggest the Omaha be played before/after the Holdem? Things got a bit painful when both games were short-handed!
If this happens again can I suggest the Omaha be played before/after the Holdem? Things got a bit painful when both games were short-handed!
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Yearly Champion
- Replies: 116
- Views: 13145
Re: Yearly Champion
FWIW I like Mike's suggestion - if it's feasible.Mike Brown wrote:How about having a week-long championship at the start of the following year...
- Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Happy 5000 to us.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4471
Re: Happy 5000 to us.
Agreed! I'm sure a lot of hard work by a lot of people has gone in to the first 5,000 shows - as they will for the next 5,000. Cheers to all concerned.Howard Somerset wrote:Congrats to everyone!
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:04 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters (formerly COMA) 2010
- Replies: 249
- Views: 30286
Re: Apterous Masters (formerly COMA) 2010
I'll decline my (very generous) invite - in my current state I'm aptofodder and I'd rather my space went to an enthusiastic qualifier. Good luck to all entering.
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:59 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Dinos on Krypton Factor [with spoilers]
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5160
Re: Dinos on Krypton Factor [with spoilers]
Top stuff Dinos - I pencilled myself in for the Thu night viewing thanks to your message, and that was a really good watch as well as a great performance. It looked like you "knew pain" in your introduction slot (working out at the gym), but the assault course taught you otherwise. ;) I ca...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5926
Re: Proposal to run another CoLei (Leicester)
If I'm available (three weddings and as yet unscheduled bowling events in Sep & Oct) I'll be there! No real interest in a hotel, as I can (hopefully) stay over in Hinckley for free, or just drive home.
- Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Dream Game
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5417
Re: Dream Game
Big Bird as host, The Count at the numbers board, Ernie & Bert as lexicographer and guest?Dinos Sfyris wrote:Jason Larsen vs Elmo
Dinos you genius! I just wish Grover could fit in somewhere...
- Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Links
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1727
Re: Links
Sure Eoin,
Instead of using [ url]www.bobajob.com[/url]
Do: [ url=http://www.bobajob.com]Enterwhateveryoulikehere[/url]
and remove the space.
Instead of using [ url]www.bobajob.com[/url]
Do: [ url=http://www.bobajob.com]Enterwhateveryoulikehere[/url]
and remove the space.
- Thu May 28, 2009 12:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13494
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
I think my life is now complete. Thank you, Jason!Jason Larsen wrote:Dan, I'd like to see you then because I think you would be very entertaining to see!
- Thu May 28, 2009 12:07 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: May daily duels
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9074
Re: May daily duels
Hmm, seems Dan Van, Oli Garner and Charlie (maybe amongst others) had different rounds for rounds 5 6 and 7 at least. How odd. If it helps crack the mystery - my duel hung after I guessed the first conundrum incorrectly, so I exited the server and resumed the duel. If it happens again I'll try and ...
- Thu May 28, 2009 2:07 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13494
Re: COUNTDOWN SPECIALS *PLEASE READ*
I may as well volunteer myself for whatever may be in store. I'd be exceptionally keen on spectating on this regardless though as it sounds juicy! Chances are I'll miss out entirely due to being in Thailand from 14th-29th June, but if another date which I can make comes up then there's up to 4 Micra...
- Thu May 28, 2009 1:54 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday, 27th May
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3753
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday, 27th May
I thought I had SAUTOIRS somewhere, but as nobody has mentioned it I suspect I imagined it. The soaping "misdeclaration" came across a bit weird, but I'm glad it didn't prove costly in the end. Forgetting to add "not written down" seems a simple oversight to make, but a tighter r...
- Wed May 27, 2009 12:02 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 26th May
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7631
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 26th May
I had no idea the Jack from CoNot was on today until 3:26pm - did you trek to Notts from Whitstable?! One of the best games to watch this year, and it's a shame the full conundrum saga couldn't have been played out. To lose on a crucial conundrum has got to be tough, but to lose on 4 of them? Well p...
- Tue May 26, 2009 11:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
- Replies: 95
- Views: 16026
Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
Belated post from me echoing what was already said (much easier this way). Getting to play 6 different top players is a challenge but also a pleasure, and Ben is the unrivalled master of running these tournaments - with Jill the queen of the kitchen (that lunch was superb). Always good to have a tea...
- Sun May 17, 2009 11:50 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Feature requests
- Replies: 1956
- Views: 485262
Re: Feature requests
3) I noticed this evening that we had two players by the name of Paul Williams, registered on 9th and 11th May. I think it would benefit everyone, especially Messrs Williams, if there could be some way of differentiating between players of the same name - either by a (1) and (2) or a middle initial...
- Tue May 12, 2009 12:30 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 11th May - Jimmy Gough's debut
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5764
Re: Spoilers for Monday 11th May - Jimmy Gough's debut
Can't add much to what's already been said. A seemingly nerveless debut against a solid player. Really pleased for you mate - hope you can keep it up.
- Tue May 12, 2009 12:21 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
- Replies: 95
- Views: 16026
Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2009
Having discovered no nearby shop to buy food at last year - I'd also like lunch please.
Re: Eggheads
Thanks for the kind comments Phil. I'm still very much in "beat myself up" mode about it all, which is a little odd as I'd been quite fine about it for most of the last 6 1/2 months whilst Paul (who at least won his head-to-head) has constantly kicked himself over it all. Met up with Paul ...
- Mon May 11, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 11th May - Jimmy Gough's debut
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5764
Re: Spoilers for Monday 11th May - Jimmy Gough's debut
Airdrop was there in rd 3 I think. Cracking game so far.
- Wed May 06, 2009 8:10 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 177187
Re: Official Thread of Brag
I find the obsession with max games quite amusing - mainly because I'll never get one. We'll ignore your numbers attack obsession from last year then? ;) Oh I still have that burning desire to get 20/20 on conundrums too at some point, but that obsession was to get the "magic" 200 (and be...
- Wed May 06, 2009 12:02 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 177187
Re: Official Thread of Brag
If the game is still live and the 10 points can make the difference between winning and losing then of course you have to play for it, but otherwise it's the difference between being part of a memorable game and just being totally annoying to your opponent. Same with picking 6 small in the final nu...
Re: Eggheads
As a few people know, and a few others have found out to my delight/confusion on facebook, I'll be in a team of ex-student tenpin bowlers taking on the Eggheads next Monday (the 11th). It goes without saying that my life won't be complete until Jason watches the show, and informs me that I'm "a...
- Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133395
Re: Birthdays
Best birthday wishes to the future series 62 finalists!
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:51 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4737
Re: The Weakest Link: The Dinos Sfyris Story
Really good read, and as I missed the odd minute from the show I hadn't realised how unfortunate Mary was to be booted off too. Cheers for posting it.
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:27 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: New arrival
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3659
Re: New arrival
Lovely news - my best wishes to you all.
- Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:26 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 finals
- Replies: 179
- Views: 16510
Re: Series 60 finals
Belated thanks to all involved, as I had another great day out & thoroughly enjoyed all the games and conversations with various forum members. It'd be nice if Countdown could return to Leeds in the future, but for now I wish everyone involved in Manchester's Series (6)1 a success.
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Series 60 finals
- Replies: 179
- Views: 16510
Re: Series 60 finals
Barring some late mishap, there will be a ginger, a raccoon, and a micra man in attendance for all shows on Weds. Gonna be a long day but will be well worth it. Good luck to anyone involved in the first two QF games tomorrow.
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:51 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Namagrams - Forum members
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7727
Re: Namagrams - Forum members
Exactly the same applies to 50. Re 50 - I'm not sure that HE will agree with that description. :) It is funny, and a similar variant was thankfully avoided due to Colin not featuring name cards this year. Micra Man, your's is brill. :D I'll take that as a compliment, and ignore the reference to my ...
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1113947
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Indeed you are. DO NOT POST ANYTHING CONCERNING FUTURE SHOWS ON THIS FORUM!Gilad Schwartz wrote:I'm a stupid moron
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:04 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Palindrome Song
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1756
Palindrome Song
I've never come across this before, and there doesn't appear to be a thread on palindromes already - so here's a link to a Weird Al Yankovich song I never knew existed. Considering it's called "Bob" I dunno how it slipped me by. I enjoyed it, and I'm sure some of you will too.
Bob
Bob
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for March 17th
- Replies: 97
- Views: 11846
Re: Spoilers for March 17th
Nowt risky about admixes is there?
It happens about once every 4 years, but I had ZEOLITES in rd 1. Not 100% acceptable though, but the concensus when I last posted it was that it'd likely be accepted.
Kirk looks on course for "the record" thus far...
It happens about once every 4 years, but I had ZEOLITES in rd 1. Not 100% acceptable though, but the concensus when I last posted it was that it'd likely be accepted.
Kirk looks on course for "the record" thus far...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
- Replies: 107
- Views: 16645
Re: Spoilers for Wed 04/03/2009
My expectation was met.I expect victim #3 to face an onslaught...
Well played mate.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:31 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7377
Re: Spoilers for Tue 03/03/2009
Highlight of the show? Seeing the challenger mouth something like "I beat a maths teacher" to Kirk after the final numbers round. :lol: I'd hope the stick off the kids isn't too bad after that, but after all the "Only 14 maxes for me today - I suck" posts, I think you deserve it....
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:51 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Endurance Event
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7065
Re: Endurance Event
Massive big-up respect (or something) to Dinos, and Jimmy, Gary and Jim for pushing him close. If I'd know how my Sat would've panned out I'd have gone for all 24 myself, but as I made a total hash of the last few duels (kudos to Ben and Kai for slipping past me) I doubt I'd have managed more than f...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:41 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Battle of the Brains
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2637
Re: Battle of the Brains
I'm very surprised BotB has returned for a second series. It initially had a run of about 6 weeks (if memory serves) around Sep-Oct, and had a complete unknown but amusingly authoritative man as host. The questions were generally rock-hard, and the teams were hardcore quizzers. I've not watched a se...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:26 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Mastermind
- Replies: 72
- Views: 8890
Re: Mastermind
Oh, blow, Ian, I'm going away for a few days on the 5th so I'll miss it! Hope you do well anyway. Good luck! I'm scheduled to be driving up the M1 at that time - but BBC iPlayer comes in handy for these circumstances. I look forward to seeing the internet replay of your show, Ian, despite my comple...
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:16 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4935
Re: Spoilers & Comments, Wednesday 25/02/2009
I can only echo the sentiments of others in saying well played to Neil - a quality Countdowner and a top bloke to boot. Thoroughly enjoyable shows to watch, with each of the vanquished opponents playing their part too. The transition from CoC to standard series hasn't been the comedown I was anticip...
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:34 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: GOTW Special Aptobash Edition
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1624
Re: GOTW Special Aptobash Edition
Jono v Kirk was undoubtedly a worthy winner, but I'm glad Dinos' annihilation of me got a few votes. Each round felt like a painful blow. I'd challenge him to a fight to avenge it - but the result would be similar.
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:25 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
- Replies: 223
- Views: 28172
Re: "Frustrated by the programme marginalising her sexuality."
I don't really have much to add as most of my thoughts have been posted by others. It's disappointing that Kate has made some comments which could be interpreted as slurs against Countdown. The first lesbian on Countdown? Highly improbable. The first "out" lesbian on Countdown? Well, in th...
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:14 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown Online Masters 2009
- Replies: 135
- Views: 17287
Re: Countdown Online Masters 2009
I am afraid I'll be declining my invite, for the following "official" reasons: 1) I'm way off the pace currently 2) Not enough time to practice 3) Apterous is invariably down during the hours I'd be likely to practice 4) Completely unavailable for the forseeable future at weekends 5) I'd r...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Say hello to Susie
- Replies: 67
- Views: 12097
Re: Say hello to Susie
Susie contributes a longer word, an interesting word, a definition, an adjudication, maybe ten times a programme You know she's fed words, right? If that's the case, how come i got an 8-letter word yesterday (Thurs 19th Feb, R6, CASTANET) when the maximum DC got was a 7-letter word. 1: DC do not al...
Re: Eggheads
For the relatively new members amongst us, it's worth adding that CJ came along to the Countdown in Bristol ( Cobris ) tournament in 2007, and was a thoroughly nice bloke. Countdown is not his game, but he took part, showed himself to be extremely modest, bought two rounds of drinks and ran a few qu...
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptobash II: Live News
- Replies: 104
- Views: 9508
Re: Aptobash II: Live News
My chat broke almost instantly, and I'm not touching apterous again tonight! Well played mate.Dan Vanniasingham wrote:It's me v you, but I challenged one of you (there appeared to be 4) and was instantly kicked off the server. Sit tight.Oliver Garner wrote:Is the last round still going ahead?
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:51 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Aptobash II: Live News
- Replies: 104
- Views: 9508
Re: Aptobash II: Live News
It's me v you, but I challenged one of you (there appeared to be 4) and was instantly kicked off the server. Sit tight.Oliver Garner wrote:Is the last round still going ahead?
- Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: dress code
- Replies: 120
- Views: 14497
Re: dress code
hmm i'll try this post again i wore hand tailored shirts from james the personal tailor in manchester (I'm hoping for peronal sponsorship) on weds 11/12/13th feb something that was censored was i wore the shirt i was civilly partnered in on friday...and i won ....just...think on what you're doing t...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: dress code
- Replies: 120
- Views: 14497
Re: dress code
I have nothing to contribute to this baffling thread, other than: If it helps anyone my shirts are hand-tailored by James the personal tailor in manchester (I'm hoping for sponsorship). A little indulgence when you don't have kids I found this helpful - thanks. I was going to adopt some baby goats, ...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:30 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Incorrectly disallowed words
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2925
Re: Incorrectly disallowed words
Insomniac to the rescue!
Clare had "dorritos" disallowed in round 9
Waldorf had "goods" disallowed in round 9 for obvious reasons
Clare had "dorritos" disallowed in round 9
Waldorf had "goods" disallowed in round 9 for obvious reasons
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7865
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 5th February 2009
After today's show, I confidently predicted there'd be references to the attractiveness of the challenger (check), as well as another obvious numbers alternate post (check), and a special "this is what I got" recap (check). However, unless it's slipped me by, nobody has mentioned the unbel...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 29 January 2009 (C of C XIII Semi-Final 2)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2369
Re: Thursday 29 January 2009 (C of C XIII Semi-Final 2)
A recap worthy of the most entertaining show since another semi-final involving Corby (Rory Miller - take note). Now I've said that, please don't blow it by writing a retarded blog entry... Also, I knew Charlie's performance was brilliant, but I didn't realise it was quite so stunning until the reca...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Oops
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15015
Re: Rachel Riley at the numbers board
Wow, your first post outside of the spoilers forum!Mark Kudlowski wrote:I am a private maths tutor, and unfortunately most of my pupils
use "times" as a verb.
It wasn't worth the wait though.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:18 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: February's Daily Duels
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4229
Re: February's Daily Duels
Wherever my quote came from, I also explained my thoughts on how unworkable the blind variant is online. I can't be bothered doing that again, but if my method isn't deemed acceptable (and I can see why it wouldn't be) then I'd suggest not using the blind variant at all in duels. If the words "...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:06 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: December's Daily Duels
- Replies: 132
- Views: 12965
Re: December's Daily Duels
I'm assuming you mean me as the unscrupulous cheat, but I didn't actually come 3rd, I came 5th. You assume wrong (guilty conscience, perhaps?) - I was referring to Frank "I'd feel guilty if I'd overtaken Kirk, but beating everyone else is fair game" Rodolf. EDIT: This is what I got for th...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Unluckiest pool shot ever?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1737
Re: Unluckiest pool shot ever?
Either that or shittest pocket ever. That pocket has nothing on this one . ;) It's not hugely uncommon in the game though. Jonny Archer has been purposefully placing a ball or two into the pocket he's shooting at over the years to prevent the ball spinning back up and out, but as shown in this clip...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:27 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: December's Daily Duels
- Replies: 132
- Views: 12965
Re: December's Daily Duels
Just to ensure my lasting legacy, I, and not Mr/Mrs TBA, finished runner-up in the December standings. I believe an unscrupulous cheat finished third, so with them ignored, Ben Wilson should be duly promoted to the bronze position.