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Fiona T

Excellent stuff - nicely executed!

Fiona T

Not so much a really obvious thing, but something I've always done (and still do) that is now officially 'wrong'. I dunno why I do it, or when it started, or who told me it was the thing to do, but I've always stuck two spaces after a full stop. I didn't even know I did it until a friend I used to e...

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Internal server error on gameplay. Main site looks ok.

Fiona T

Only 35 claps till Christmas!

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Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:11 pm Where is this money going if it's never "enough"? The population hasn't doubled in 20 years but the money thrown at the NHS has.

Treatments have become more sophisticated and therefore a lot more expensive.

Fiona T

They used to be the CTC (Cycling Touring Club) - rebranded a few years ago and became a charity. They're not anti-helmet - they're anti mandatory helmets. It's certainly just a minor part of who they are- they are about promoting cycling and cycle friendly policies. There are lots of local groups wh...

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Bicycle helmets are only really useful for slow speed impacts. Cars move considerably more quickly. (Actually there's a lot of contradictory evidence about cycle helmets, hence why the CTC (now CyclingUK) don't recommend them, and frequently show cyclists of all ages without them. FTAOD I do wear o...

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Why isn't wearing helmets in cars a thing like it is on bikes (pedal and motor)? The risk of head injury might not be as high, and it would be annoying, but the risk still exists. Literally no-one ever talks about this. Rally drivers wear helmets. But presumably the marginal benefit is so low that ...

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Countdown legend, Callum Todd, during lockdown

Sex Pistols bassist, Sid Vicious

Fiona T

Ah, very unlucky then Sean.

#BringBackSean

Fiona T

I would hope that people would refrain from spitting in public now. I don't spit while running anyway but I wonder if it's some biological difference between people where some people get more of a yucky phlegmmy build-up than others. Well at our parkrun at least it appears to be a biological differ...

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Interesting about the 'droplets' - I was volunteering at the last parkrun before lockdown - the first and second guys through the finish tunnel bumped elbows, then one spat. I can't imagine how many people must have then trodden where he spat. I also saw at least two other runners spitting while run...

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Gameplay down since yesterday evening just after 9pm

Fiona T

Great job Sean - really good performance!

Smiling is good - pretty sure the only twitter feedback on my TV performance was "cheer up love"

Fiona T

Has been discussed on fb by them what was there (and took notes!) -

RIVALTUNE -> AVIRULENT

Fiona T

People who share motivational bollocks from influencers on LinkedIn.

Share if you agree...

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Martin Peters wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:46 pm

Phil H wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:34 pm Your a total idiot, you messed my event up your just a fat idiot druggy who just sits arsing websites up.

Shocking how Phil's grammar is slipping - anyone know if poor grammar is a coronavirus symptom?

Fiona T

Interestingly, we noticed a possible diminishment of sense of smell last night in our house (no, this isn't a set-up for a funny). Vick's Vaporub was the test substance, and it's barely noticeable to us now. Quite odd, although I'm wondering if the formula's changed? Seems unlikely. I'm imagining a...

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... which prompted me to check VM's equivalent - has series 51 and 52! How bizarre!

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Apparently available on Sky's all 4 catchup service (according to digitalspy). Curiouser and curiouser.

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Can't run atm, but went for a short bike ride on Saturday which lifted my spirits massively. Preventing people from exercising for any length of time will have a major negative impact on physical and mental health. And families locked up together 24/7 are gonna murder each other for sure!

Fiona T

Those apologies are already looking rather hollow. I think you're running out of goodwill here.

Fiona T

With the Coronavirus pandemic, many of you will find yourselves working from home for the first time. As a seasoned WFH'er I thought I'd share the wisdom of years of experience for those issued with a shiny new laptop and skype account for the first time 1. Airport rules apply. It's clocking off tim...

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Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:51 pm A shame but I suppose it was inevitable given how close it is now. Eurovision was cancelled and that was on the same day.

On the bright side, when we reschedule, at least we won't have to play shit music!

Fiona T

Thinking that London might still be able to go ahead seems to have been naively optimistic, so it is with great sadness that George and I have taken the decision to cancel this event. For those who have paid by paypal, I will refund your entry fee to the account that you paid from (SJ, I'll contact ...

Fiona T

Game play down since 12:27 today

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They were all fake made up names, not anything serious so no I’ve not impersonated anyone. I just used Maureen Grabhams name but I never pretended to be her. You still don't seem to realise that this isn't just "pranks" and "games". You DID pretend to be Maureen. There are posts...

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Martin - I'll say this as politely as possible. You're clearly a fan of the show, and have a great knowledge about who's who and seemingly want to get involved. So I don't understand why you are trying to sabotage things by creating false sign-ups, creating false events and generally making a PITA o...

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Ben Wilson wrote: ↑Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:23 am I called the Raven bar in Glasgow yesterday, and they confirm they have no events booked in for the 13th of March next year.

This is my surprised face.

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Hi Mauro Please see the statement on the focal website https://focalcountdown.co.uk/ At present, we're continuing as advertised, but clearly it's a rapidly changing situation and circumstances outwith our control may necessitate change at short notice. We'll of course keep you informed if anything c...

Fiona T

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhoticity_in_English

It appears my Scottish heritage is the differentiator here.

"Many non-rhotic speakers also insert an epenthetic /r/ between vowels when the first vowel is one that can occur before syllable-final r (drawring for drawing). "

Fiona T

Well I fear this is where we differ - draw is not pronounced like dror

But then I don't pronounce roar and raw the same either.

Fiona T

Series 69 Champion Callum Todd

Belgian guy arrested for licking handrails

Fiona T

Tom Hanks' wife is called Wilson

(Perhaps not REALLY obvious, but amusing nonetheless)

Fiona T

I always cringe when an armchair enthusiast or unpractised player goes on the show or to a CO event and enthusiastically declares a lovely word like CLOISTER, only to be squashed by a seasoned apterite who reels off one of SCLEROTIA/SECTORIAL, or some other high-probability letters set which they h...

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Back on topic, I've voted for Jonathan Wynn, not after any great statistical analysis, but because, at the end of the day, this is largely a popularity contest, he didn't have any votes, and I like him

No argument against him being a top player too!

Fiona T

Martin Peters wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:39 pm He’s a cheating arse......(lol)....I didn’t know you did that I’m not on alto YET so I can’t check.

Was, not is.

You never deceived anyone Martin, or behaved in a way you're not proud of? You must be pretty unique if that's the case.

Fiona T

I don't think that's an accurate use of the word "need" there and I am not going to e-mail you about it. For anyone reading this to whom my regrettable history is news: I won't discuss it at length or make any fresh revelations about a 6 year old story (you'll have to wait until my book r...

Fiona T

Blimey Callum, just read that thread.

Still, getting called a "narcissistic (and potentially dangerous) psychopath" by Richard Brittain is quite some achievement!

Fiona T

For those of you who like your animals dead and on your plate - I always hear that when it comes to cooking meat, you have to do it properly, make sure it's cooked through etc., so you don't get things like salmonella or E. Coli. But then why does that all go out the window when it comes to steaks?...

Fiona T

Surely time to call time on this nonsense.

Fiona T

May I politely suggest that the moderators consider moving the non-genuine events to the off-topic forum so that a noob coming across the forum is not confused about what's real and what isn't?

Fiona T

If you're a HoG fan, check out Andy Platt's fb group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/305752400278560/

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Martin Peters wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:53 am LATEST ERECTION: I might well look at a venue that Innis Carson has recommended to me.

What do you think that word means, Martin? You seem to be good at casually dropping inappropriate erections into conversations.

Fiona T

Was there any need to out Innis ? 100% this. Announcing someone else's sexuality on a public forum is a no-no, regardless of whether you think they'd mind or not. Such as Dancing On Ice with H and Matt. My deepest condolences that your sexual orientation has been represented by only 99.3% of partic...

Fiona T

You keep using this word "priority" - in what sense?

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Martin Peters wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:55 am
I don’t get why LGBT ‍ people get priorities over other straight people like me and most of us (no offence) I have NOTHING against LGBT ‍ but I don’t know why they get priority.

Priority in what?

Fiona T

I don't think that one actually was inconclusive after the replay. Very close but Callum was clearly first. I couldn't call it. Not clear at all. However, it seem that a lot of these conundrum controversies involve Callum Todd! Sort it out Callum! Edit - have just replayed the slow motion replay on...

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This is similar to, but not really based on, stuff that's happened at co-events. It's a crucial conundrum in the final of an event. You, the host, reveal the conundrum scramble: DINOTIARA. Both players hit the table at about the same time. They both claim to have buzzed first, but you can't be sure...

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Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:39 pm Is your local run the Frimley Lodge parkrun? So do you know Jon Corby?

You will be pleased to hear that Jon and I are now acquainted!

He scanned my barcode and said "hello" and we had a brief conversation about how awesome Countdown is

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1. The conundrum is revealed: RAINTENTS. Alice buzzes first with INSTANTER. The host says that's wrong and restarts the clock. Then Bob buzzes with TRANSIENT. Then after the conundrum, the host finds that INSTANTER is in fact a valid word. (a) Scrap that conundrum round and redo it with a spare. (b...

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Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:38 am
Fiona T wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 12:30 am Actually I can top my daughter's achievement!

Applied for WWTBAM (don't we all?)

My audition included a guy who used to be Mr Blobby

Needless to say he made it to the next stage - I didn't
Curious if he was the only guy being Mr Blobby

He was one of several.

Fiona T

Actually I can top my daughter's achievement!

Applied for WWTBAM (don't we all?)

My audition included a guy who used to be Mr Blobby

Needless to say he made it to the next stage - I didn't

Fiona T

oh yes!

My daughter went to (standard comprehensive) school with the son of Deniece Pearson from Five Star (and then The Voice)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profil ... ce-pearson

Fiona T

Remembered a strange apto-dream from last night. I was talking to Ian Volante (who IRL I've not yet met) and my phone went. It was Donald Trump, and he wanted to congratulate Ian on his octochampdom. I was trying to persuade him not to talk to Ian as I suspected Ian might not be a Trump fan and said...

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Just me and 800 odd other people

If there were any other countdowners there, I didn't spot them.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/heaton/resul ... Number=492

It was a nice course - tarmacked and wide paths. Recommended.

Fiona T

Came across this beauty today

"If you really must go for a jog in the middle of a thunder storm, remember to vaseline nipples thoroughly beforehand."

https://www.lexico.com/definition/vaseline

Gev, can you confirm if this is sound advice?

Fiona T

I've developed a habit of saying to myself, "He was a fucking arsehole/cunt/etc" and then realising it's myself I'm annoyed with at the time. You're from Glasgow? Cunt is a term of endearment, no? Yes, but what I really want to know is how people's monologue specifically manifests. I'd sa...

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Yeah, I'd definitely say my visual imagination is nowhere near as strong. I can picture stuff if I try, but I don't generally think in pictures. Probably related is that I'm very poor at recognising/remembering faces. If this poll was on visual imagination, I'd be option 3 - can do it, but it's a ve...

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My current parkrun plan is

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/heaton/

Not the closest, but very accessible on the tram.

Anyone else planning on running?

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