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by Dave Nicholson
Sun May 15, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 289552

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I sliced just over a minute off my PB yesterday:

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/york/results/ ... ber=232417

Hooray
by Dave Nicholson
Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CO:parkrun Recaps
Replies: 583
Views: 289552

Re: CO:parkrun Recaps

I'm a poor/terrible apterous player who appeared on countdown once last year and lost. My running ability is slightly better and I could even be classed as "mediocre". Can I be added to the lower mid table area of that list with my PB of 22:43? http://www.parkrun.org.uk/york/results/athlet...
by Dave Nicholson
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Patricia Pay RIP
Replies: 14
Views: 6192

Re: Patricia Pay RIP

As I said at the time my episode against her was broadcast, I found her to be a very pleasant and warm person and really enjoyed meeting her. She was a very intelligent lady and a credit to herself in how fiercely competitive she was despite her illness.

RIP- Condolences to her family.
by Dave Nicholson
Sun Sep 28, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: THE MILLION POUND DROP
Replies: 27
Views: 11658

Re: THE MILLION POUND DROP

"In the main series of the UK 'X Factor', if you include solo winners and and all individual members of winning groups, which of these is true?" - Davina emphasised "if you include as well" Surely you can only interpret that as ambiguous if you're trying really hard to get wound ...
by Dave Nicholson
Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)
Replies: 23
Views: 5055

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday September 24th 2014 (S71 P52)

Enjoyed your run Paul, congratulations on 6 wins, you've not really had any gimme's with opponents. I couldn't quite grasp before going on the show just how hard work a run of wins must be. 7 (and then 8) good games of countdown in a row is very difficult, there are some folk who make it look very e...
by Dave Nicholson
Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 68858

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Sean Fletcher wrote:Has anyone got a fantasy football league set up?
http://www.apterous.org/ticket_view.php?ticket=2477

Couple of leagues to join there. :)
by Dave Nicholson
Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)
Replies: 32
Views: 6252

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)

Tricia didn't seem quite on her usual form today, but it was still a solid performance, and one that Dave can be pleased with keeping close to. Congrats to Tricia on an excellent run - if she brings her A-game to the finals, she could pose a threat to absolutely anyone. Thank you Innis. You posted ...
by Dave Nicholson
Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)
Replies: 32
Views: 6252

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)

PHEW! That wasn't too bad, wish I'd been sat in the champions chair to disguise the bald spot a bit though! R3 I fudged, took a while to get it so my writing down was awful and ended with 975+1 but carelessly said 975 where I had 976. Would be my main advice for any apterous players going on CD, pra...
by Dave Nicholson
Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)
Replies: 32
Views: 6252

Re: Spoilers for Thursday August 7th 2014 (S71 P23)

Bradley Cates wrote:I wonder what this could mean... https://twitter.com/C4Countdown/status/ ... 1610262528
Had me worried for about 10 minutes til I remembered what it refers to!
by Dave Nicholson
Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: You Are The Ref
Replies: 345
Views: 147340

Re: You Are The Ref

I'd be interested in opinions on this, perhaps it's along the lines of the debate centring around the numbers in the last game... 10/ Early in the game and C1 is playing a nervous C2. C1 is asked to declare by Nick and takes a notably long pause before slowly and unsurely saying "I'll try a ris...
by Dave Nicholson
Mon May 19, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 2014 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 62
Views: 14512

Re: 2014 FIFA World Cup

North Korea named an outfield player as their third choice keeper last time out and quickly changed their minds when FIFA told them he'd only be allowed to play in goal. Really pleased with England's squad. Lampard offers some experience in a young squad and it's not like we've got a wealth of talen...
by Dave Nicholson
Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

The first episode of the Dave Nicholson countdown experience will be aired on 7th August (I think). Will it be the start of a recordbreaking Octorun? Will I burst into tears with everyone looking at me and score no points? Will something else happen?

Who knows?
by Dave Nicholson
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoStAl - Countdown in St. Albans - Saturday 12th July 2014
Replies: 104
Views: 38797

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

Might make this my Co event debut... Quite a trek but if Dave Noble's coming from Australia what excuse do I have! I'll confirm nearer the time but definitely fancy this a lot (if anyone coming from Yorkshire-land wants to share fuel costs I'm happy driving the distance), can work out what nights I'...
by Dave Nicholson
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

I am the last slot on the 24th! So Jason I'll just miss playing you, even if you become an Octochamp, but I might meet you on the Friday if you last out the whole day (I won't tell anyone!)
by Dave Nicholson
Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Congrats Jason, sounds like you had the same rounds as I did in the afternoon.

Delighted to find out yesterday that I've also passed! Good day all round then!

Can't wait to get a filming date! :D
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

From experience, how long do they normally take to let you know if you got through an audition? I just had mine, played solidly mostly but had one fantastic round (beat 8 others in the room) and one mare (1 off a reasonably simple numbers) so I'm not sure either way at all. Am I going to have a wee...
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

From experience, how long do they normally take to let you know if you got through an audition? I just had mine, played solidly mostly but had one fantastic round (beat 8 others in the room) and one mare (1 off a reasonably simple numbers) so I'm not sure either way at all. Am I going to have a week...
by Dave Nicholson
Tue Jan 14, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

Cheers Jack, appreciate that! Might get to meet Paul at an audition, hope I'd at least get one game before facing him if we both made the show though or I'd have to stick with my generic teapot...! I didn't imagine they would have misplaced me, even sending the quick email acknowledging they'd got i...
by Dave Nicholson
Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here
Replies: 417
Views: 115872

Re: Post your audition/filming/transmission dates here

I sent my application form in just before Christmas, so should hear in the new year. Just wondering if you've heard anything yet Paul? I sent an application off just before Christmas and also got an email saying it'd be looked at in the new year. Understand they've got plenty to sort out and it's n...
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)
Replies: 107
Views: 17040

Re: Spoilers for Friday January 10th 2014 (S70 P5)

Personally thought Helen was nice and Danny was good fun the other day too. Two games I've enjoyed watching, I'd rather be watching people like that than people who'd do a bit better, still lose but be instantly forgettable. I actually felt really sorry for Helen when the target was 495 and there wa...
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026673

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Heh, she's only Aussie in name really, she grew up in England and I met her here, but thanks for the support! :)
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026673

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Aye I am Jason.
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026673

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Thanks Jason,

Yeah back in England now, was a good trip but decided the time was right. :)
by Dave Nicholson
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026673

Re: Welcome! - Post here first

Hello, Many of you will have come across me from apterous but decided to join up here because discussion sometimes veers from word puzzles and anagrams which is helpful for me because I'm bad at those things. In all seriousness though I really like the group of people who play Apterous so thought I'...