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by James Robinson
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 19th 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 1960

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...
by James Robinson
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
Replies: 2
Views: 729

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...
by James Robinson
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1694

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...
by James Robinson
Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 16th 2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1694

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 ...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 12th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 61)
Replies: 2
Views: 729

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
Replies: 5
Views: 828

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
Replies: 5
Views: 828

Re: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)

Ian Volante wrote:
James Robinson wrote:peel
Peal, methinks 8-)
Methinks you are right, Mr. Volante. Thanks. ;)
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 15th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 64)
Replies: 5
Views: 828

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who's going finals?
Replies: 41
Views: 5165

Re: Who's going finals?

Ryan 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.
WHAT! Extra paper rounds are making you miss the finals and CO:LON :!: :?: :?

You must have a lot of houses that need papers delivering in your area. :lol:
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday Recaps
Replies: 9
Views: 1288

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 ...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Who's going finals?
Replies: 41
Views: 5165

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.
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday Recaps
Replies: 9
Views: 1288

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday Recaps
Replies: 9
Views: 1288

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. ;) :) :D
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 15th 2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1411

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. ;)
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Countdown Scattergories 9: THE RETURN
Replies: 15
Views: 2799

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 :!: :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)

So can't wait for the next 1. :lol: 8-)
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 14th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 63)
Replies: 0
Views: 550

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...
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 2639

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 :?:
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 2639

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...
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 14th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 2639

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...
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 4129

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010

Jon Corby wrote:PS. -8 points with a game in hand. It's surely only a matter of time...
Maybe so, Jon. But, not this season. The Terriers for 6th :!: 8-)
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 13th 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 4129

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...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 4919

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...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 4919

Re: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010

Edwin Mead wrote:
Steve Durney wrote:
Edwin Mead wrote:Unless my ears deceived me, Ned scored 7 points in round 1 from GRANTED, which was not in the selection.
GRUNTED.
In that case, my ears did deceive me.
I think that Jeff thought Ned said GRANTED, hence the confusion.
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 4919

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...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday April 12th 2010
Replies: 28
Views: 4919

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...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
Replies: 48
Views: 5443

Re: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april

Clive Brooker wrote:
Julie T wrote:Not possible to have subtitles if watching on 'catch up' though as I did this.
This may be a stupid question, but are you using iPlayer?
I watched it on iPlayer too, Clive and there were no subtitles available, not that I needed them anyway.
by James Robinson
Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Strange Games
Replies: 295
Views: 32651

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
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)
Replies: 2
Views: 885

Re: Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)

Oliver Garner wrote:Tuesday 9th February (Series 62, Prelim 57)
I think you'd better check the date, Oliver. :roll:
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 167128

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 ...
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Tea-time Teaser Suggestions
Replies: 57
Views: 6996

Re: Tea-time Teaser Suggestions

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)
That's only 7 letters, which would've been good a few years ago, but not now.
by James Robinson
Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 3435

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...
by James Robinson
Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday April 9th 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 3435

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...
by James Robinson
Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129679

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 8th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 59)
Replies: 1
Views: 759

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.)...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
Replies: 48
Views: 5443

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. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)

Brilliantly done.
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
Replies: 32
Views: 2573

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
Replies: 32
Views: 2573

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...
by James Robinson
Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday April 8th 2010
Replies: 32
Views: 2573

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...
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
Replies: 7
Views: 2283

Re: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)

james doohan wrote:
James Robinson wrote:Both players a few sixes, but the gap is sub-20, so it's not over yet.
MISS-take James?
Ta, Mr. Doohan. ;)
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 7th April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 58)
Replies: 7
Views: 2283

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...
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 2052

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,...
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 2052

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010

james doohan wrote: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 :?:
by James Robinson
Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday April 7th 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 2052

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....
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
Replies: 7
Views: 1085

Re: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)

Kai Laddiman wrote: :roll: I spent nearly an hour making that.
I spend nearly 3 hours doing mine! I bet that hour includes the 40 odd minutes watching the show. :x
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday April 6th 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 2091

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...
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 3085

Re: Spoilers For Good Friday April 2nd 2010

Kirk Bevins wrote:Nice one Peter...just hung on in there. DFTAIANOR producing just one seven surprised me...I missed it as well.
Well, at least you're not a cyborg. :lol:
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Proper names etc..........
Replies: 34
Views: 4020

Re: Proper names etc..........

D Eadie wrote:Will we change our rules to follow suit...........? Only when hell freezes over.
Good on you, Damian. Nice to see you sticking to good old tradition. ;)
by James Robinson
Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Proper names etc..........
Replies: 34
Views: 4020

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 :?: :?:
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
Replies: 7
Views: 1085

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 ...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 5rd April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 56)
Replies: 7
Views: 1085

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 ...
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

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. 8-)

Well done, Peter. :)

Nice to see Rachel get a conundrum too. :D
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010

Innis Carson wrote:Did they mention ZEUGMAS?
Nope, good spot though, Innis. ;)
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

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. 8-) :geek:
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010

Seemed like 5 seconds of working out time were lost in round 6 there :!: :lol:
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010

Weird that Susie forgot to put the E before QUANTS for EQUANTS in round 2.
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

Re: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2009

Matt Morrison wrote:That was very mean of you James. I've already made the thread. And it's not 2009.
Oops, sorry Matt. Completely forgot about that thread. :oops:
by James Robinson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1301

Spoilers For Bank Holiday Monday April 5th 2010

So, the new week has begun with a bank holiday, but Countdown has survived the bank holiday cull and is to be shown at 3:25pm as normal. We have Apterite Peter Zyss, probably last in the list of contestants if you put them in alphabetical order, in the champion's chair, following his very close win ...
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Australian Countdown!
Replies: 60
Views: 14029

Re: Australian Countdown!

Kids will probably miffed when they find out that you have to be 16 years old to apply.
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)
Replies: 21
Views: 3211

Re: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 54)

I decided to just give the "prize" to Craig, because he got the last one. Man. Sounds like your competitions suck. Yeah, they do. But, I never claimed to be a good competition organiser. And Craig hasn't even got his prize yet. I'm better at winning competitions, rather than creating them...
by James Robinson
Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april
Replies: 48
Views: 5443

Re: Ryan Taylor on the weakest link 8th april

Epic :) Hope you go all the way. I think I recall another attractive, young, intelligent, Yorkshire lad who went on that show and deserved to win but didn't. Do it for him :P Has James Robinson been on the Weakest Link then? I didn't know that! ;) I actually have applied twice and didn't hear anyth...