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Lesley Jeavons

Yes, different people do have different opinions on what constitutes looking good and when it matters. You might really love Hawiian shirts, but you wouldn't wear one to a funeral (apart from Margaret Thatcher's perhaps); you might think there's nothing more wonderful than a leopard print bodystock...

Lesley Jeavons

There was a young fella called Reams
who had quite explicit hot dreams
the one's starring Rachel, would make young Kai's hair curl
so he keeps them to himself... 'til he creams

Lesley Jeavons

Actually, it's interesting to read different comments on the dress code, so I've quite enjoyed this thread and, oh yes, Jon, I loved your animated 'wotsits'. I've never seen anything like that before and it didn't offend me (a 69 year old grannie) at all! Yes, it's an interesting topic, but present...

Lesley Jeavons

Well, that kind of scans, so long as you pronounce consonants as con-SOH-nants, contestant as contest-ANT and Riley as Ri-LEE. Actually it sounds rather jaunty that way. (And yes, I know I was guilty of the same thing in my second effort above - most people wouldn't pronounce "3-D" to rhy...

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Higher hemline, lower cut tops. I'd be a happy man. And Paul Zenon can show more lower leg in future. :P He could maybe borrow some of Paul King's* trousers for his next appearance. A little treat for the Victorian ladies amongst us. :mrgreen: *80s popstar who wore trousers a few inches too high ab...

Lesley Jeavons

Charlie Reams wrote:
Tracey Lilly wrote:So do the upstairs crew type the letter combinations into a computer or are they a team of lexi's?
Neither, the producer is just fucking amazing at Countdown.

Sorry Kai.

Lesley Jeavons

Richard used to wear all sorts of loud ties and jackets on Countdown, and Giles wore some interesting :shock: jumpers in DC. It's all part of their character and charm. Not everything was to my taste, but I always like when someone suits what they wear*, and dares to be a bit different and show and ...

Lesley Jeavons

Round 14: 100, 10, 4, 8, 6, 6. Target: 457. C1: 458. 4 x 100 + 8 x 6 + 10 (7) C2: 458. 4 x 100 + 8 x 6 + 10 (7) OT: 457. (10 x 6 - 6) x 8 + 100 / 4 (10) Everyone misses what is rated as a very difficult numbers game (rating 87%), which has just three solutions. However, forum members Lesley, Jonwit...

Lesley Jeavons

*bump*
I've just read this thread because someone linked to it in a recap. You guys rock!

(though some are a bit ouch!)

Now that we have new presenters (and all the CoCs

), can't wait to hear what you all come up with now!

Lesley Jeavons

Only just got round to reading this and ROFPML! :lol: As entertaining to read as it was to watch. 8-) (Apologies for the lateness of the recap. Oh, and also for the constant switching between the first and third person. Oh, and also (to that guy on dial-up) for littering it with big animated gifs. T...

Lesley Jeavons

Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:
Ian Fitzpatrick wrote:Hey, does Mrs Kai feature in any of the photographs in the bar at CofC?
Yes.
Ha Ha, which is she?

Have I missed the answer elsewhere? I wanna see the woman who created young Kai!

Lesley Jeavons

Charlie and Matt, you naughty boys! *wags finger* You can't just have George going off using new stuff that you've just taught him, which is as rude*, if not ruder than what he already says! George, to me, a nosh up meant the same as it did to you... until I read this thread. :shock: It would seem t...

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Phil, I should totally employ you as my full-time apologist. What's the pay like? A Mars bar. :lol: :lol: :lol: I love when the humour from another thread crops up elsewhere. you can foe her which means you won't see her posts at all. Ah, is that what that does?! I wondered about that. Seems weird ...

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AnnieHall wrote:When they say "Bristol area" do they mean the city or..........?

*not worthy*

Lesley Jeavons

Thanks Charlie. And now I'm jealous because you have one.

Shall familiarise myself with my keyboard.

Lesley Jeavons

3rd numbers:

((100-8)x10)-6
divided by (6-4)

Couldn't find a divided sign...

Lesley Jeavons

In answer the Clare's original question: um, How Long is the Current Series?

The answer is... (as Phil and Charlie have noticed)... not as long as one of Kate's sentences.

I like your sentiment Kate. Maybe if I ever read it over and over I'd pluck up the courage to go for it.

Lesley Jeavons

I don't often write the letters down, but when I do, whatever way the contestant has selected them I split them in to CCCCC VVVV. I find I'm less likely to try to use a letter twice that way.

Lesley Jeavons

The clique comment was a sort of joke as I've seen others bring it up before, but I do think that it's quite reasonable for someone not in the know to wonder why they don't do it any more without being yawned at. (I know it's come up before but that's been mentioned.) It's lucky then that we have s...

Lesley Jeavons

4onDemand works OK, though there aren't subtitles, which is a pity as my ears aren't as good as they used to be. :( That's ok about the subtitles, at least Rachel puts up lots of words the contestants and Susie offer. Oh no, wait, she doesn't! :evil: :mrgreen: (Re it being time consuming to take th...

Lesley Jeavons

Aw, thanks Matt. Last time I tried catch up I didn't manage. I've obvs downloaded something without realising since then that enables it to work!

Will sleep well tonight.

Edit: catch up could also do with catching up - still have pic of C and D there.

Lesley Jeavons

I missed today's show - for the first time in ages :cry: and don't fancy getting up on Sun at 6am to watch repeat. :? I'll read the recap once it's up, but I'm itching to do the number swapsies sooner... ... if anyone's on line and has them, would you mind posting the three numbers games here? Ta. (...

Lesley Jeavons

Welcome to everyone new since I last said 'welcome'. :mrgreen: 6) Is it possible to have a Countdown game where 3 or more contestants simultaneously play? Ooh, I like this idea. :idea: If CoC is to be no more, then it would be quite good fun to see a game where there are several contestants competin...

Lesley Jeavons

Ditto to Matt - two 8s were just begging me to get the 64 out of the way.

Lesley Jeavons

Congratulations, Steven, and well done! :D And well done to the rest of you who have made it such an enjoyable tournament, particularly because we feel we 'know' so many of you from here. Having your familiar mugs on the box has also helped to make the transition to the next Countdown stage a lot ea...

Lesley Jeavons

This sounds remarkably like sticking to a low GI diet. You are of course right, Phil. Most diets that work, are sensible, and nutritionally sound work on the principal of eating less fat and more slow energy releasing carbohydrates. Low GI seems to be the latest buzz in the nutrition world, however...

Lesley Jeavons

Ditto to what Steven said, Jason. Kidney stones are calcium deposits, so don't go overboard on the milk products.

Look after yourself, and hope you feel better soon.

Lesley Jeavons

Scott, I'm an aerobics instructor, but I do it not because I love fitness, but because I don't want to be over weight again. When I was weaning my son, and eating his left overs, and writing a recipe guide, and unhappy because my previous work had moved I gained 4 stone! :shock: As the only sport I ...

Lesley Jeavons

Kate Horton wrote:I am booking Series 60 guests at the moment and can confirm we have some great names including:

Martin Lewis (Money expert chap)

Now that Carol's gone?

Would have been more fun if they HAD been on together!

Agree with Martin - Tim Vine would be great, or his brother!

Lesley Jeavons

Baz wrote:Rachel has brought a touch of class to the show brains, beauty and wit.

No it already had all that, she's just continuing it.

Lesley Jeavons

Hello George, I haven't welcomed you yet, but I've so enjoyed (odd word re the subject matter, but you know what I mean) reading your posts, and your conversations with Hannah, who I haven't said hello to either yet. Welcome to you both - I love how whatever age we can all be interested and learn fr...

Lesley Jeavons

I just wanted to say how cute it was today when Rachel put up the number 9 and said N. :D :lol: I think she's lovely. I know I love Carol, but as someone who's thinking of buying my local Rosemary Conley franchise, but is slightly aprehensive as the woman who already owns it - my boss - is so adored...

Lesley Jeavons

The Sandwich Quiz segment on 73 (later named 7T3), kids ITV prog from the 80s, was one on one. 73 was fabulous - the only ITV kids show that even compared to the BBC's Swap Shop, Saturday Superstore etc!

Lesley Jeavons

I got up at 5am to watch the repeat I've been wondering about repeats, since I often miss the afternoon slot cos of childcare commitments and other issues. I scoured the schedules but couldn't find a repeat. When are they on, and which channel? Clare, you're maybe not seeing Countdown in the schedu...

Lesley Jeavons

Happy Burns Night everyone!

Does anyone know if any Scottish words are allowed on Countdown? Such as OCH, BAIRN, WISNAE, BEN, KEN, BRAW, DROOKIT etc...

Lesley Jeavons

This thread is fascinating. I do well at numbers just by having good quick mental arithmetic skills, but if I knew / now learn some of these (for want of a better word) tricks, I'm sure I could be amazing! Martin what you've just posted is interesting, and I'll have to try it, but my brain just imme...

Lesley Jeavons

Blockbusters was 1-on-2 but kind of works. Oh I loved Blockbusters. I remember when I was a teen there was a young student on called Andy. I had to record it as he was gorgeous! :) Liza Tarbuck did it a few years back and it was still good. They should bring it back. And Catchphrase was good gentle...

Lesley Jeavons

Got round to visiting the site Matt suggested - my favourite two for my name are:
ASS LEVEL ENJOY
ENJOY LESS VEAL
And from my birth name, I love:
SALLY NODDLE NOSE

Lesley Jeavons

Would 'marmites' have been allowed in the Marmoset round? I was under the impression that the container pictured on the front of a jar of that foodstuff is actually called a marmite, though I could be wrong. I don't know if it's allowed, but yes a marmite is a big stock / cooking pot. I think it's ...

Lesley Jeavons

@ Phil: you should have plugged ER on Willy's site - they have a list of any productions of his plays that they know about. http://www.willyrussell.com/whatson.html BTW do you know about the pending Blood Brothers film? I'm so excited about it! Willy's currently working on it and Alan Parker's to di...

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But I will put TFM in my diary, so fingers crossed. :-) You'll need to cross more than your fingers. :shock: No Phil, YOU'LL need to cross more than your fingers! :o ;) I'm thoroughly proud of this thread. Being the man behind the so-called Worst Thread Ever, I'm pleased that this one hasn't gone d...

Lesley Jeavons

Not CoC, but what about Susie, Jeff, Rachel (, Carol, Richard, Des and Des) and any DC people lookalikes too?

I watched that Movie Connections prog on Sliding Doors the other night and thought that Rachel looks like Gwyneth Paltrow's prettier younger sister.

Lesley Jeavons

Firstly, Junaid DID get 321 right, so there was nothing to go to Rachel for. Secondly, scroll up and you'll see that tons have people have already posted 321 solutions in this thread. :) Oh, I hadn't realised Junaid got it, I thought he fluffed. (That's what I get for doing several things at once.)...

Lesley Jeavons

Martin Gardner wrote:
Lesley Jeavons wrote:(5-1)x8 +75 x3
I did that, although it's ((5-1)*8+75)*3 otherwise technically it's 257.

I never knew what '*' meant, thank you. I noticed after posting I'd left out my second brackets, but didn't want to go back and edit in case it made me look stupid.

Lesley Jeavons

Did Rachel put up anything for the second numbers game? If she did I blinked and missed it...

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(5-1)x8 +75 x3

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Ahem, just read the cartoon thread.... ignore...

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Didn't someone here say something about Kai being Bart Simpson?

and I personnally thought Charlie looked like a good looking Shaggy from Scooby Doo last series (but maybe that was just the green t shirt...).

Lesley Jeavons

Thank you re my brother - keep you posted. I've just found out he'll also be on TV this week - Stockwell on ITV1, Wed, 9pm. There's also a wee pic of him p4 this weeks Radio Times Oh yeah. He gets a name check too, on p92. I'd have watched this anyway but will certainly do so now, with one eye out ...

Lesley Jeavons

Martin, I think that Rachel's tights are looking dark too, but I think it's compared to Carol's usually 'nude' (as in shade) legs. I think that overall Rachel and Carol are wearing things that make them look gorgeous - they have different figures (boom boom, lol) and look good in what they choose to...

Lesley Jeavons

Ooh just thinking of Russell Brand - he'd be fab in DC - Susie would have a hard job getting him to behave himself!

Lesley Jeavons

There is very little policing of this place. I can't help it that some people keep piping up with their dumb opinions so I can knock them down. What else would you have me do? I'm not talking about literal policing. But what I find more tiresome is when someone posts something (that may be rubbish ...

Lesley Jeavons

Thanks Matt for showing me your tool, and all it's 'anal' related possibilities.

I'll check it out, though you could have taken the praise / insult I gave you and I'd have been none the wiser.

Lesley Jeavons

Ah thanks Jason. Haven't heard of the show, but like most people know Jack Wild from the film Oliver.

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THAT's where I was heading Peter. Well done.

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Applauds Ben. I was still figuring something with the 7 x table...

Lesley Jeavons

*~*~* Belated Happy Birthday Naomi *~*~*
I hope you had a wonderful day and enjoyed your slap up meal.
(A term that always makes me think of the Scottish cartoon strips The Broons and Oor Wullie, if anyone's familiar with them.

)
Lesley x

Lesley Jeavons

That is just frigging amazing. Ditto *not worthy* But I hope Matt takes a vitamin D supplement - he obvioiusly doesn't get out much! ;) BTW I've never done mine, but what name do you use when married? I grew up as Lesley Anne Ainslie, but my birth certificate is Lesley Anne Donaldson, for a while I...

Lesley Jeavons

Jason, I'm curious - what's the TV show your Mom liked?

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This is sad news. And what I found sadder yesterday was that it wasn't mentioned in the BBC evening news bulletin or on News 24 (for the period I watched). There's gratitude! I'm not artistic, but the show was still so appealing to me, and his lovely calmness and enthusiasm. The obits I saw didn't m...

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