I was only saying that as a light-hearted suggestion, Kirk. Nothing more.Kirk Bevins wrote:I find this very offensive, James.James Robinson wrote:A woman from the audience, who looks like she might have taken a few SUBSTANCES herself, gets the conundrum, meaning that our champion has been deposed, so Chris is our new champion.
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- Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 21st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 68)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1179
Re: Wednesday 21st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 68)
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 21st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 68)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1179
Wednesday 21st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 68)
Welcome to the first Robinson Recap of the week. It's strange to think that it's been a whole year since my (2nd) stint on the show began, and within 12 months, I win 2 shows, 2 champions have been decided, and I now recap 40% of the shows on the forum. Quite a year :!: ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) And ho...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday 22nd April 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2782
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday 22nd April 2010
Since my spoiler thread seems to have been disbanded, I'll use this one for now.
1st Numbers Alt. (Done within 10 secs too, I'm happy to say ) - (((9 x 5 x 3) - 6) x 7) + 1 = 904
Am I cursing this series or something We're still only at 1 octochamp Dear oh dear.
1st Numbers Alt. (Done within 10 secs too, I'm happy to say ) - (((9 x 5 x 3) - 6) x 7) + 1 = 904
Am I cursing this series or something We're still only at 1 octochamp Dear oh dear.
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 21st 2010
- Replies: 0
- Views: 555
Spoilers For Wednesday April 21st 2010
As she was very kind to send us congratulations on this show reaching 5,000 episodes a few weeks ago, I think it's only fair that Her Majesty, The Queen gets celebrated for reaching her impressive milestone of being 84 years old. ;) :) :D Someone else hoping to reach a nice milestone is Claudia, who...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 20th 2010
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1208
Spoilers For Tuesday April 20th 2010
So, Claudia's win yesterday sees her enter the top 8 seeds. Pretty impressive to know that at this stage, despite the lack of octochamps, all the top 8 seeds have won at least 5 games. 8-) Can she become the first woman since Cate Henderson, just over a year ago, to get past 5 wins :?: Find out with...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:17 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1986
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
Kate Horton not in the end credits? Has she left the programme? I noticed that too. I'm wondering if this was recorded on the week that Jeff, Rachel & Susie were on This Morning , because Rachel mentioned Kate giving birth that day, so she might've been on maternity leave. :idea: Not sure when ...
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:44 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1986
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
I noticed that too. I'm wondering if this was recorded on the week that Jeff, Rachel & Susie were on This Morning, because Rachel mentioned Kate giving birth that day, so she might've been on maternity leave.Clive Brooker wrote:Kate Horton not in the end credits? Has she left the programme?
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1986
Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
So, the weekend has passed us by yet again, which can only mean that Countdown is due back on our screens momentarily. Yet again, we're in the position of possibly crowning our 2nd octochamp of the series by the time the week is over, with Claudia Tyson reaching the halfway mark on Friday, after her...
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 732
Re: Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
Will he do it :?: Find out with Dinos. Unfortunately I've still not managed to catch Tuesday's game yet. I'll get round to it eventually though probably. Incidentally round 1 of this game was briefly on this week's edition of Russell Howard's Good News. Yeah, I saw that too, although Russell made a...
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1704
Re: Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
So, that's be done for the week, probably. :roll: Unless someone wants to start an argument about something. :? Since I like to keep clear of arguments, I'll just stay quiet. :lol: My keyboard is well dreadful here. You'd better beat Millwall tonight you git. As much as I despise Leeds, Ian, I do w...
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1704
Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
So the 13th week of Series 62 is drawing to a close, and while only 1 octochamp has been found, there has still been plenty of good players around to make the end of series finals very interesting at the moment. Will current champ Claudia Tyson be in that select bunch :?: A win today could be a big ...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 732
Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
Welcome to the bonus edition of the Robinson Recap. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Monday 12 April 2010. C1: Champion Peter Zyss (6 win, 465 points.) His ambitions were to win one edition of the show and to get a 9-letter word. Well, he's won 6 editions, but that 9 has eluded him, so far. He enjoys wa...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
So, Cecelia remains the champ with that 3rd win. Can she continue long enough to give the finals more of a female influence :?: Umm...don't think so mate, she lost. Correct. :oops: C2: Challenger Cecelia Pipe. 'Twas Cecilia, James. Sorry. So it was, even the Wiki spelt it wrong. :oops: I seem to ra...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
Methinks you are right, Mr. Volante. Thanks.Ian Volante wrote:Peal, methinksJames Robinson wrote:peel
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
Hello all c4cer's. If you were thinking of jetting off on a short holiday today, well....., I think that was probably a wasted trip to the airport. :roll: So, enjoy the leisurely comforts of your armchair and enjoy some puzzle and number solving on your nice TV. 8-) Countdown recap for Thursday 15 A...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who's going finals?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5214
Re: Who's going finals?
WHAT! Extra paper rounds are making you miss the finals and CO:LONRyan Taylor wrote:I won't be there because of stupid fucking work. So I am missing the finals AND Co:Lon because of work, man it sucks.
You must have a lot of houses that need papers delivering in your area.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday Recaps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1292
Re: Monday Recaps
Ah, but James, had you said something like you've just explained now, i.e. you were selecting "the three best players who were not under age and were also regular recappers" then I could not have faulted your team selection in any way at all. However you didn't say that. Instead you said ...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Who's going finals?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5214
Re: Who's going finals?
I'd have thought that all the tickets would've been sold by now, after all it's just 2 weeks away.
I'd like to come, but I'm busy, so as much as I'd like to come, it doesn't look like I can. Oh well.
I'd like to come, but I'm busy, so as much as I'd like to come, it doesn't look like I can. Oh well.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday Recaps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1292
Re: Monday Recaps
You need to be careful James. It's a bit like the guy who keeps increasing his stake in Arsenal FC; the rules say that once his stake goes past a set percentage, he's obliged to offer to buy out all the other shareholders. You may find that there's a similar rule here regarding recap writing. :) In...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday Recaps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1292
Re: Monday Recaps
I'd gladly do it temporarily until a full-time replacement is found. I could easily do this Monday's recap after I do my recap tonight. It's not too much of a burden to me.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 15th 2010
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1412
Spoilers For Thursday April 15th 2010
The week, as always, gathers more pace, as we reach Thursday, a few days older, but probably not much wiser than we were at the start of the week.
Claudia has reached show no.3, but can she keep up her good form and get that 3rd win
I'll be back with the recap later.
Claudia has reached show no.3, but can she keep up her good form and get that 3rd win
I'll be back with the recap later.
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:21 am
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Countdown Scattergories 9: THE RETURN
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2825
Re: Countdown Scattergories 9: THE RETURN
Wahey, that was well good for a first timer.
Joint 3rd place and managing to beat some of the cream of the crop too
So can't wait for the next 1.
Joint 3rd place and managing to beat some of the cream of the crop too
So can't wait for the next 1.
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 14th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 63)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 551
Wednesday 14th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 63)
A new week, means more Robinson Recaps, which means more enjoyment. So, enjoy :!: ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) Countdown recap for Wednesday 14 April 2010. C1: Champion Claudia Tyson (1 win, 83 points.) From Ampthill, Bedfordshire. She works as a civilian nurse for the armed services. She is very delighte...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2671
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
Missed round 1, what was the selection? VPIOINSRA EPITAPHS in round 2, OUTGONE in round 3 and COMRADES in round 9. 2nd Numbers Alt.: ((9 x 8) + (7 x 3)) x 5 = 465 Did anyone else also notice that the clock was already reset after they got the conundrum answer from the woman in the audience :?:
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2671
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
I think it may be because of the extra 10 points from the conundrum being erroneously added. I thought that, then I checked the Wiki and saw that Howard had put a message saying that the "tie-break conundrum" rule may have been altered, so I'm not sure who is right :? :?: Some clarity fro...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2671
Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
So, unfortunately, Peter didn't become an octochamp yesterday, leaving him in the #3 seed position (not #2 as Jeff said, but the gap between Peter and Dave is 1 point, so I'll let him off (although based on yesterday's comments, I think only stat geeks like me will give a damn)), so that should defi...
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4167
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
Maybe so, Jon. But, not this season. The Terriers for 6thJon Corby wrote:PS. -8 points with a game in hand. It's surely only a matter of time...
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4167
Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
Well, we seem to be in the same position that we were in 13 days ago. We have Peter Zyss, hoping to become Octochamp #2 by the end of the day, but also hoping not to break the all-time low octochamp total. But, will he, like Dave Wilkinson 13 days ago, bow out on 7, or will he be able to pass that w...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4971
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
I didn't catch it today but I heard he won. What was his score? It's weird to think that that Dave guy just missed out on being a sub-80-average octochamp and then someone else comes along right after and is in contention. So James of all knowledge, what are both their totals after 7 games? Peter w...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4971
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
I think that Jeff thought Ned said GRANTED, hence the confusion.Edwin Mead wrote:In that case, my ears did deceive me.Steve Durney wrote:GRUNTED.Edwin Mead wrote:Unless my ears deceived me, Ned scored 7 points in round 1 from GRANTED, which was not in the selection.
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4971
Re: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
So, will Peter continue to shine like the sun, or will he just burn out :?: :lol: Someone more sciencey can confirm or otherwise, but I'm sure the sun both shines and burns out, right? Good luck Zyss. I can imagine Jeff Burgs is sitting watching hoping that he will soon no longer be THE WORST OCTOC...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4971
Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
So, the new week seems to have started off bright and sunny, but will Peter Zyss become an octochamp tomorrow, as we know, he'd only be the 2nd one this series. :shock: :o Although, we could be bracing ourselves for the lowest octochamp total to be broken, as Peter's last 2 games have only accrued h...
- Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:41 am
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5568
Re: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
I watched it on iPlayer too, Clive and there were no subtitles available, not that I needed them anyway.Clive Brooker wrote:This may be a stupid question, but are you using iPlayer?Julie T wrote:Not possible to have subtitles if watching on 'catch up' though as I did this.
- Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:22 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Strange Games
- Replies: 295
- Views: 33295
Re: Strange Games
I think Henry might have some sort of nightmare after not realising that the letters in Round 4 & 7 were the same!
http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=224097
http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=224097
- Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 897
Re: Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)
I think you'd better check the date, Oliver.Oliver Garner wrote:Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)
- Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:50 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Official Thread of Brag
- Replies: 1176
- Views: 172726
Re: Official Thread of Brag
My form on Apterous is completely mixed-up, a lot like me I guess. I produce very crap performances one minute then, I do something completely extraordinary like this: http://apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=223373 The result might not be that impressive, but if you beat one of the most recent series ...
- Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:58 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Tea-time Teaser Suggestions
- Replies: 57
- Views: 7086
Re: Tea-time Teaser Suggestions
That's only 7 letters, which would've been good a few years ago, but not now.Ciaran Thompson wrote:DAMIANE
Clue = You have to come up with a lot of them to be this type of guy
(hint = its actually two words, but I have a feeling Susie will tell us it'll be one word b4 long)
- Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3455
Re: Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
So, this week has reached the final straight. You might guess where this is going.... As we head into Grand National weekend, the contenders prepare to leave the starting blocks, we have Peter Zyss going 5 furlongs ahead of his challenger, but this thoroughbred's form can be pretty erratic going in...
- Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:41 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3455
Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
So, this week has reached the final straight. You might guess where this is going.... As we head into Grand National weekend, the contenders prepare to leave the starting blocks, we have Peter Zyss going 5 furlongs ahead of his challenger, but this thoroughbred's form can be pretty erratic going int...
- Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:56 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 132305
Re: Birthdays
It seems like it's been a while since anybody's birthday on here. But, happy 22nd to Edward McCullagh, always a joy to play against on Apterous. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) EDIT: There seem to be quite a few good people celebrating their 22nd this year, there's myself, Craig Chittenden and now Edward. An...
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Thursday 8th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 59)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 762
Thursday 8th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 59)
Welcome to the Weakest Link special of the Robinson Recap. So special, that Ryan's performance on the show today has no mention here, and the only Robinson you'll find here is yours truly. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) Countdown recap for Thursday 8 April 2010. C1: Champion Peter Zyss (4 wins, 345 points.)...
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:40 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5568
Re: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
Very well done, Ryan. That was a magnificent performance. Almost thought you lost it after getting that beer question wrong. Hope you didn't have any ivy in your beer afterwards.
Brilliantly done.
Brilliantly done.
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2622
Re: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
We appreciate your dedication to good recaps, James. Consider this only constructive criticism. That's fine, I like constructive criticism. It shows that I have faults, which is never a bad thing to know, and it shows that I can improve. :D I would also like to point out that I'm not a perfectionis...
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2622
Re: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
To be honest I couldn't give a shit about a tiny mistake, was hoping to give you a little bit of perspective considering your critiquing of Kai's re-cap the last evening, this kid has loads on his plate with school, schoolwork, football and all the other extra-curricular stuff he does that was list...
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:30 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2622
Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
Are we seeing another potential octochamp in the making here, I wonder :?: Peter's performance in the first half of yesterday's show, seemed to suggest he could definitely become a formidable opponent in the finals, should he make it. I'll be recapping later, while the Star Trek duo of "Captain...
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2294
Re: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
Ta, Mr. Doohan.james doohan wrote:MISS-take James?James Robinson wrote:Both players a few sixes, but the gap is sub-20, so it's not over yet.
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2294
Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
Welcome to Part 1 of this week's Robinson Recap Double Bill. Enjoy. ;) Countdown recap for Wednesday 7 April 2010. C1: Champion Peter Zyss (3 wins, 258 points.) An Apterite from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. His most memorable experience was hitting his mother with a cricket bat, moments after receivi...
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2075
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
You said my instead of by James, fucking disgraceful, how dare you make a mistake Where's your :!: , or if you don't like smilies, !, James :?: Was only pointing out your mistake James, same as you get such pleasure in doing, don't need daft characters for that I never get any pleasure in doing it,...
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2075
Re: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
Where's your , or if you don't like smilies, !, Jamesjames doohan wrote:You said my instead of by James, fucking disgraceful, how dare you make a mistake
- Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:46 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2075
Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
The middle of the week comes round again, and Peter Zyss is still the champ, and has the chance to break into the top 8 today, and by this time next week, could even book his place in the finals. It does seem amazing to think that we've already passed the half-way mark this series, but there you go....
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1090
Re: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
I spend nearly 3 hours doing mine! I bet that hour includes the 40 odd minutes watching the show.Kai Laddiman wrote: I spent nearly an hour making that.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:27 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 6th 2010
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2107
Spoilers For Tuesday April 6th 2010
Phew, it's been a while since more than 1 conundrum has been needed to sort the winner of a match. But, I'm sure our Aptochamp Peter won't give a damn how he wins his matches, although he does like to win them on conundrums at the moment. Can we get to 3 wins and break into the top 10 :?: Find out w...
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:47 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3115
Re: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
Well, at least you're not a cyborg.Kirk Bevins wrote:Nice one Peter...just hung on in there. DFTAIANOR producing just one seven surprised me...I missed it as well.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Proper names etc..........
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4064
Re: Proper names etc..........
Good on you, Damian. Nice to see you sticking to good old tradition.D Eadie wrote:Will we change our rules to follow suit...........? Only when hell freezes over.
- Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Proper names etc..........
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4064
Re: Proper names etc..........
How many proper nouns are actually in the dictionary
And how many have been removed from the new dictionary
And would the powers that be ever consider allowing proper nouns on the show
And how many have been removed from the new dictionary
And would the powers that be ever consider allowing proper nouns on the show
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1090
Re: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
Round 10: 75, 9, 3, 4, 2, 5. Target: 257. C1: 257. (9 + 5 + 75) x 4 + 3 - 2 (10) C2: 257. 75 x 5 - 9 x 2 (10) Score: 66–66 (max 77) I missed today's show, but the contestant's methods suggest the target should be 357? Also It's Wally Gardener's turn tomorrow. It was 357. Kai's homework for 2 weeks ...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
- Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1090
Re: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
Countdown recap for Monday 1 April 2010. Now this is just getting ridiculous, Kai. And the 5rd of April. That's a big no-no. :roll: Round 2: J N Q S U A E T P C1: PANTS (5) C2: PEANUTS (7) OT: EQUANTS (7) Score: 7–14 (max 15) DC saw QUANTS, although I saw EQUANTS. If you're giving Innis credit for ...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1307
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Phffff, first time since James Doohan's 4 conundrums in a row that there's been more than 1 conundrum on a show.
Well done, Peter.
Nice to see Rachel get a conundrum too.
Well done, Peter.
Nice to see Rachel get a conundrum too.
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1307
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Nope, good spot though, Innis.Innis Carson wrote:Did they mention ZEUGMAS?
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1307
Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Stupidly Long Way Round For Round 10:
(((75 + 4) x 9) + 3) / 2 = 357
Quite proud with that long way round.
(((75 + 4) x 9) + 3) / 2 = 357
Quite proud with that long way round.