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Julie T

Just realised that my method for round 5 isn't mentioned. I looked it up in my notes, as I still write stuff down even when I'm playing online. It helps my brain tick over!

5+1=6
25X6=150
150+10=160
160X4=640

Julie T

This sounds like fun!

However, are any of the entrants mere mortals like me, or are they all past winners on the show?
If I decide to apply, I expect it'd still be an experience to see you all play, even if I'm rather outclassed.

Julie T

I am managing to input at leat one numbers round per game now, but I still think a bit of friendly practise will help. If you have fewer than 5 games played, the program will put you into Friendly Mode automatically. Looking at the database I see you have exactly 5 games played so you've now passed...

Julie T

Thanks Kirk and Rich!

Julie T

Couldn't quite believe I missed REFUSED when I got REUSED, or ADORNERS when I got ADORNS :(, although Richard would've won anyhow. I'm sure I'll improve once I get used to playing 'for real' rather than just playing along with the show. I agree with Dinos that Richard played an excellent game. Congr...

Julie T

As you've just managed to score a century against me on MSN, it was probably the inexperience with apterous that did it Richard. Some great words, there, Kirk! 8-) I was knocked out by 2 great players. I hope to be a more worthy opponent in the next tournament, although I doubt I'll get any further ...

Julie T

Julie had a couple of good spots on words and numbers, but it's all about getting that consistency - it'll come. Very kind of you to say, Julian, but I've been playing Countdown for years! :) Playing online is a novelty, though, and I'll hopefully improve a little before the next tournament. Congra...

Julie T

Rich Priest wrote:
Monday after about 5pm would be great if you can do it.Would anyone be around to host?

Rich, Monday after 5pm would be great.

Is anyone available to host, please?

Julie T

] Julie/Kirk - I'm free on Friday morning if that's any good to either of you (probably not) - failing that Sat afternon after about 4pm or Sunday morning before 10am. Don't mind who I play first. I've only just seen this post, sorry, and I've PMd you! BTW, thanks for the game this evening, Kirk, a...

Julie T

I suggest practising in Friendly Mode, which disables the timers. That should probably be the default for new players, or something. Hi, Charlie, Great idea, thanks! :) How do I put it in friendly mode, though? :? I am managing to input at leat one numbers round per game now, but I still think a bi...

Julie T

[/quote] I'm free on certain weekday evenings (like now!) when I'm not planning or marking or playing darts. During the day is a no-no as I'm teaching. I never received the email though so perhaps he has a wrong account (hatton02 at yahoo dot co dot uk can you please use). I'll play you on apterous ...

Julie T

Just noticed this thread, after mentioning this problem elsewhere! Glad it's not just me being thick. :) Sounds like you ran out of time to enter your method. Did you see the Patience bar at the bottom? You have to start entering your method before it fills up (which is to stop people declaring opti...

Julie T

I'm sure I'm being dense, but i've seen a few mentions of Apterous on this site and wondered how I go about signing up in time for the tournament. Alternatively can we play using Messenger? Thanks I've just joined apterous yesterday: http://www.apterous.org/ It's great for practise - well done Char...

Julie T

I was just thinking, with Apterous.org it's now possible to organise a whole tournament in a single day if people are free. I only joined apterous.org yesterday. It's a great site, programmed well. I've only played 3 games so far, against the computer 'bots'. I'm finding it difficult to input my nu...

Julie T

Julie T - when are you available for gaming? Mr Priest is on a vacation for a few days so that just leaves you in our group whom I could play against. I'm generally busy throughout the week Hi, Kirk, Sorry. I've just had a reminder email from Martin. I didn't realise COGST had started! :o Evenings ...

Julie T

I only watched Wednesday's episode a few hours ago. Sad, Debbi, that you lost, but at least Mike was a worthy opponent. I hope that the others are right with their stats that you're likely to be in the finals anyway. Hi - This is my first post I managed to get serenade in the first round and managed...

Julie T

Jason Larsen wrote:Do you know what Graham is up to now?

Presumably back to his role on 'The Bill', which is a British TV police 'soap'. You may have gathered this from some of his anecdotes, although I don't watch it myself.

Julie T

Welcome Helen!

Julie T

I watch it on 4oD through Virgin Media, and the first 5 rounds of Wednesday 3rd Sept's game were missing!

Maybe there's some sort of glitch in the system.

Julie T

Btw I have only just twigged that DebbieF, the forum member, is the current champ. Congratulations, Debbi! 8-) Always great to see a woman of octochamp material on the show. I do hope you make it to the finals - you deserve to. :D I know I'm not jinxing things, since you'll have already finished yo...

Julie T

Thanks for the prompt recap, Adam.

My 'belt and braces' approach to recording Countdown didn't work.

My video recording failed - still not sure why, as I have it timed to do Mon-Fri. Also Virgin Media's 'catch-up' inexplicably missed out the first 5 rounds!

Julie T

I got the impression last week that Arthur Smith was coming up with his own words - if he wasn't he was doing a good impression of someone who had come up with their own words :D In the show they said that (although I don't remember that far back) he was only narrowly defeated by Jo Brand in the Ce...

Julie T

Hi, Martin,
I'd love to play in COGST, please!
I'll have to register on MSN messenger first, though.

We were going to go on holiday in September, but cancelled. It was to be with the same company we went with in June, and that holiday was awful.

Julie

Julie T

. The only other person whose work is probably their own seems to be Jo Brand, whose made-up words can only have been produced by her. I love Jo Brand's jokey made-up words. 8-) She's definitely my favourite DC guest. :D Her anecdotes are often ones I've already heard in her stand-up shows, but sti...

Julie T

Hi, Helen, Welcome to the Countdown forum! :) I'm a Newbie this month too. What a lovely little boy Rhys is! :D Some of my children (I have 5) liked pointing out the letters on Countdown when they were younger, but none have wanted to play it when older, although I live in hope. ;) My eldest loves l...

Julie T

I was very pleased that I spotted TARPAULIN in round 2 :D Well done, Joseph! :) My getting a 9 letter word always results in a yeah and arms shooting up in the air at home. :lol: I got PARTIAL, which wasn't mentioned, and at least scored points against the contestants. I got the conundrum :D , whic...

Julie T

Sorry if I seem nit-picking, Jason, but: You must play until you lose on Countdown. I'm sure you know really, but slipped up. On Countdown, if you become an 'Octochamp', i.e. win 8 games, then you bow out till the series finals. ;) By the way, Julie, I meant to say you must play until you lose on t...

Julie T

A very warm welcome to both Francisco and Paul! 8-) I'm a Newbie too, having only joined this month, but they're a very friendly lot here. :) Sorry if I seem nit-picking, Jason, but: You must play until you lose on Countdown. I'm sure you know really, but slipped up. On Countdown, if you become an '...

Julie T

The next event after COLEI is COLIN, which is in January (normally around the last Saturday of the month). If you are wanting some practice in between then, there possibly maybe some online events (known as COOTs) between COLEI and COLIN. EDIT: This link: http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewforum.php?...

Julie T

I thought that DRAFTING was fairly obvious too. I must admit, its an obvious spot when watching at home :D, but when in the chair, it can easily be missed :mrgreen: Ah, did DC notice it? I meant it strange that that DC didn't notice it, really. I'm sure I'd be nervous as hell if I went on the show,...

Julie T

I suspect most Countdown contestants that go on the show and got 30 average 100 at home when the pressures off, but they've never played under pressure before. Martin IMHO I'm not sure that I'd want Countdown to be much more serious. Might have less chance of getting on if I applied anyway! :) Nerv...

Julie T

I thought that DRAFTING was fairly obvious too.
I got BEARISH in round 8.

Julie T

I got RADIUS in round 2 and DENTALS in round 4 that weren't mentioned in DC.
Although I couldn't count DENTALS as I didn't risk it, going for the safe STOLEN.

Julie T

Really looking forward to first new episode in a month tomorrow.

Julie T

I'd quite like to organise another online tournament after that, unless someone else has already offered to do so.

Martin

sort of e-CoLei

Julie T

Jason: no-one has to post personal details about themselves on forums, especially if it makes you feel uncomfortable.
I hope I didn't sound pushy.

Julie T

AFAIK FAO *** on a public forum post is supposed to mean that you particularly want that person to read it, not that everyone else should butt out. Privacy is what PMs and emails are for. However netiquette is still its infancy, so it's all a matter of opinion. BTW for a jokey look at forum behaviou...

Julie T

Definitely the end of an era, Jason. Richard's sad, untimely, death meant that his departure in 2005 was a great shock to us all. At least we will be prepared for Carol's leaving for pastures new. Why not try sending your email in? What have you got to lose? If you feel nervous, maybe try showing it...

Julie T

Countdown is definitely more chummy than DCeDL, from the episodes I've seen. Although my french not being good enough to understand all the chat might just make it seem that way to me. IMHO I'm not sure that I'd want Countdown to be much more serious. Might have less chance of getting on if I applie...

Julie T

Hee, hee! The irony wasn't intentional, honest!

I meant sarcasm and downright lying really, that makes me feel unconfortable, even if I have managed to understand the real meaning.

Julie T

The best of luck if you decide to apply, Jon, and to anyone else on the forum. Cool!

If I appied and got the job, no-one would be able to see the letters and numbers - I'm rather wide!

Julie T

There are some who say that everybody's on the autistic spectrum somewhere, even if it's nothing apparent. My 13 YO son is autistic, but also has severe learning difficulties, which is a whole different kettle of fish. I'm just mildy unsociable, and also find it difficult when people say things diff...

Julie T

I do think that the show is quite original and funny. :lol: The US Countdown sketch did extract the Michael from Americans, but I'm sure they can take a joke. I shouldn't explain, as I think (am I right?) that some children belong to this forum, but I thought that the Michael Caine sketch in Fri 15t...

Julie T

Don't let them reel you in Jason! You're OK

Julie T

There seems to be some disagreement here! Maybe Damian knows what the ruling on single syllable adjectives with comparatives and superlatives already specified? IIRC Susie Dent has made this ruling a few times, though I can't remember the specifics. Of course, it would be great if she were a member ...

Julie T

Saw his appearance on Top Gear, Star in a Reasonably Priced Car section a few days ago on a Dave channel rerun.
My 18YO son loves Dave and Top Gear.

It felt a little spooky, but also heart-warming, a bit like seeing an old friend.

Julie T

PRONER and PRONEST should be in. Yes - the Coundown rules do make for some odd-sounding allowable words :) If an adjective is a single syllable, then the '..ER' comparative and '..EST' superlative are allowed, even if they're not specified in the dictionary. Hence, e.g. BADDER and BADDEST and GOODE...

Julie T

Hee Hee! To sort of answer that: I was much older than you seem to be, judging by your pic, and positively ancient now! :lol: However, still nowhere near the target audience, judging by the quality of the banter on Countdown, and the adverts in the commercial breaks for stairlifts and walk-in shower...

Julie T

Thanks for the welcome, Jason and Debbi! :) To answer your question, Jason, I started watching Countdown in the early 1990s IIRC. It was a useful way to have a bit of 'me time' and keep my brain active when my eldest 3 children were young - I now have 5 :) . I was soon hooked, and now never miss an ...

Julie T

Hi, I've just joined the forum today. I joined the Yahoo Countdown forum about 2 years ago, posted frequently(ish) for a while, but tailed off. I popped back onto it a while ago, and found that most of you had decamped to here! Congratulations to whoever designed this site - it seems to be very clea...

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