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Ralph Gillions

craig wrote:I'd like to put myself forward for qualifying please.

I don't wish to sidetrack this thread - just want to say I'm looking forward to your game on Monday craig.

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Do you say "plus" or "add" or "and"?
Do you say "take" or "minus" or "subtract"?
Why does it vary? Is it a generational thing? Or geographical?
Does it matter?

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Don't you find that, in a restaurant, you always wish you'd chosen what someone else is having?

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I've had Toad in the Hole with Onion gravy.
And wine!

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Oh my goodness.

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Dearie Me

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Alec Rivers wrote:Happy Birthday for yesterday, Ralph. Sorry it's late, I was in Lincoln.

Thanks very much Alec.
I noticed you were otherwise occupied.

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Thank you for your good wishes Jason!

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Thank you Innis!
Appreciated.

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Gavin Chipper wrote: So while I'm here, happy birthday to everyone for when your birthday is, every time it occurs!

Thanks very much.

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Very tense game.
My stress levels went up.
Whatever emotions may have been going on inside you did not prevent you from holding
yourself together.
Splendid. Well done Oliver.

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Smashing performance Oliver.
Many congratulations.

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Phil Collinge wrote:Supee (Juachan) will be taking the Citizenship Test for real on 5th February...
... I'm sure you'll join me in wishing her the best of luck.

Indeed Phil

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"Wrong?"
Implying that the rest of the people are right?

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Hope you have a great day Dinos

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Well done Oliver.
Very nice performance.
Smashing spot of the conundrum.

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Thanks Phil.
(I would never have solved that without your guidance!)

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...neither do I (and I'm from Yorkshire.)

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Charlie Reams wrote:Clearly you can't post here if you don't have an avatar....

Ooops of course not. Sorry Charlie.
Brain malfunction.
Thread returns to topic with Charlie's avatar.....

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Jimmy's new one 3/10
Jimmy's previous one 10/10

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Ralph Gillions wrote:Lat here on Christmas Eve I think Jason.

Sorry Jason. That should have read "Last here on Christmas Eve".
I have now corrected it.
I agree with Julie; probably having a family holiday.

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Last here on Christmas Eve I think Jason.

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Music can be so therapeutic.
By choice one can sink deeper into sadness, which can lead to catharsis.
It can also lift a good mood into an even higher state.
And one can knowlingly change one's mood with selective choice of music.
Wonderful.

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Prendi, l'anel ti donno - duet from La Sonnambula by Bellini Home Sweet Home He stopped Loving her Today (George Jones) I Won't Forget You (Jim Reeves) The Sad in my Song (Charlie Louvin) My list might look different tomorrow and (with a little more thinking time) a lot longer. But these come to min...

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I can't vote.
They both have a deal of charm.
(Although not as much as Jeffrey of course)

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I assume things all the time.
Results in some disappointments, but it can be more fun.

Back to the topic:
Ian has a pleasing avatar.

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Congratulations to you both Dinos and very best wishes.

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Jason Larsen wrote:I, Jason Larsen, will watch Countdown in Series 62 and not worry about other things.

That sounds good to me Jason.
Best wishes for Christmas and the new year.

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Smashing game.
Thanks to both players.
Occasionally the cameras have shown a particular look on the face of Innis - something
between being petrified with fear and being about to burst into hysterical laughter.
I like it.
Great match.

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Julie can do empathy.

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Jason Larsen wrote: I've got something in common with Frank Larkin!

Kirk Bevins wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:Frank Larkin is one of the very few wheelchair-bound contestants on Countdown.
But you've not been on Countdown.

But Jason does have something in common with Frank Larkin.

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I am sad to see Jeff depart.
I have enjoyed his performances very much.
Thanks Jeffrey.
Well done Innis.

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Can I have 2 please?
Richard Digance and Rachel's voice.

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I would add that one doesn't have to be targeted oneself to feel
upset or aggrieved about something.

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I shall remain loyal to Jeffrey Burgin.
I have found him the most entertaining contestant.
I shall continue to be right hard behind him.

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.... expecting to be thoroughly moistened by all your kind words. Oh dear Matt. Sorry you feel disappointed. At least if you take a break in future we now know that it is important to have you well lubricated and dampened on your return. Welcome back. Oh, and I've just done some brief catching up r...

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Welcome Andy.
I hope you enjoy it here.

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Alec Rivers wrote:
Lesley Hines wrote:Jason [...] hope he's back soon.
I played him on Apterous last night. He seemed his usual self.

I am pleased to hear that.

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It appears Jason hasn't been around since last Wednesday when
he blamed himself because the forum had reached a stalemate.
Not clear about the problem but he seemed upset.
(He had probably spotted his avatar had been borrowed by another.)
But seriously something was preying on his mind.
Hope he's OK.

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I hope you are feeling alright Jason.

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Carol Vorderman will be on Never Mind the Buzzcocks on the 9th of December.

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I trust Jason has been asked for permission to use his avatar picture!

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That's a pretty awesome sight, isn't it?- a studio full of people staring at you, and 4 cameras only feet away from your face! No wonder it's so nerve-wracking!!! I wonder if it is made even more stressful by having other good Countdowners (often previous winners) in the audience, or whether that i...

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Darren Carter wrote: Good luck to all the contestants, but COME ON THE BURGINATOR!

Indeed! Indeed!

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Phil Reynolds wrote:And you think if you invite them to dinner they'll gay up for your voyeuristic pleasure, like they were your personal bitches or something?

Of course!
They wouldn't be able to stop themselves.

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Sorry Sue. I edited again. I'm not having a good day.
I think it will be understood.
Back to the dinner party eh?.....

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Oh dearie me.
I'm sure everyone will know that I had a wrong spelling of Whiteley (Whitely) and you pointed it out.
Who on earth could think you look like the tit?

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Thanks Chris. I have edited it.

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Richard Whiteley Susie Dent Stephen Fry Charlie Reams and Jon Corby. (It gives me pleasure to watch them hug.) Jeffrey Burgin would be my free choice. I could cook toast (done on a 30 second timer) and alphabet spaghetti (so they could play the game then eat their own words.) No entertainer - the gu...

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Jeffrey Burgin wrote: If someone can smuggle me out in one of the goody bags, it'd be appreciated.

What a goody bag that would be!
(Sorry Jeffrey I couldn't help myself.)

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Oliver Garner wrote:Yup, no official results yet, but think I came in the top 10.

Good for you! (You didn't look knackered either.)

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The guy with hands on hips? Then you raise your right hand?
Right, I get you.
Well done.

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Happy birthday to
Kai and Ben.

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Lesley and Ryan - you gave us a smashing game today. Well done.

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I don't think you need to feel offended Jason.
They probably wouldn't have used a shortened version of his name without asking him first.
I think it would be done to sound more friendly.

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Had I not followed the link to the Daily Mail piece referred to above, I wouldn't have also seen the hateful article by Jan Moir from Friday's edition of the paper claiming that Stephen Gately's death was attributable to his sexuality. The Daily Mail won an award last night. At the Stonewall Awards...

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Ryan Taylor wrote: I came across extremely nervous, grumpy, didnt smile much and some people said I was smug.

I don't think so. You were fine.

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That all sounds good to me!

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A very happy birthday Julie.

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Charlie Reams wrote: Their rewards are unlimited rights to kiss each other.

I suspect Innis is experienced in triple-tonguing.

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