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by Kirk Bevins
Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The Mathmo Test
Replies: 33
Views: 6209

Re: The Mathmo Test

I'm not a fan of that test really although 1728 and 1729 do mean things to me!
by Kirk Bevins
Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 13
Views: 6690

Re: Caption Competition

Dave catches the contagious Dundas syndrome off Stewart and he's delighted he has finally got rid of it!
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown recap for Tuesday, January 29th 2008
Replies: 9
Views: 3814

Re: Countdown recap for Tuesday, January 29th 2008

You actually own a fruitbowl?
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 22nd January 2008
Replies: 11
Views: 4019

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 22nd January 2008

I agree that it's not that hard but in fairness, an equivalent problem recently proved too difficult for K. Bevins BSc Maths (Hons). Indeed this problem proved too complicated for me. I have no understanding of arrangements or combinations. I know how to calculate factorials and know how to calcula...
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 6219

Re: Spoilers for Friday 25th January 2008

Ah, so the key to beating Conor is have a round with rubbish letters in - I managed AUDIT and DAVIT but missed VAPID. DC-Equaller in round 8 with DELISTS. I missed TIRAMISU though which was a fantastic spot but you should have gone for LORIMER - a common Countdown word. I managed to get my own back ...
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Forum hints & tips
Replies: 65
Views: 11062

Re: Forum hints & tips

No worries Soo, we can all learn together, and then post it in this thread. Despite repeatedly checking the "log me in automatically" box as well, I keep finding that not only does it not log me in automatically, but also seems to randomly log me out mid-session from time to time.... Or j...
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Looks Like A 9, But Can Only Get An 8
Replies: 18
Views: 4153

Re: Looks Like A 9, But Can Only Get An 8

TRENAILS is fine.

Kirk
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2008
Replies: 30
Views: 7660

Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2008

Ben, do you want me to bring my (heavy, so I'd rather not) dictionary to COLIN. It's ragged, dirty, missing covers and pages ripped, but all the words are in piece - or will you have enough?

Kirk
by Kirk Bevins
Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 24th January (Davids 1st game)
Replies: 37
Views: 8751

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 24th January (Davids 1st game)

Personally I don't mind - everyone probably beat me as I was a retard but I don't care! David may have other opinions though. Oh, and David beat me today quite convincingly, even with me getting the conundrum (quality ORISONS and 721!)
by Kirk Bevins
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday January 23rd 2008
Replies: 16
Views: 5481

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday January 23rd 2008

Why do you want me to beam you up?

"Captain" Kirk
by Kirk Bevins
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Paranormal
Replies: 29
Views: 4281

Paranormal

So - let's continue the debate about the paranormal.

I was just watching a 40 minute documentary on youtube about ghosts and can't find it now. The enfield poltergeist case was also on youtube but that no longer seems to exist, although you can still watch it on 4od.
by Kirk Bevins
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026560

Re: Welcome!

Mike Brown wrote: I also try to attend the CO- events and, like everyone else, get beaten by Chris Wills.
Not strictly true. Paul Howe and I have beaten Chris at CO-events, we just didn't go on to win it!
by Kirk Bevins
Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 21st January 2008 [Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
Replies: 21
Views: 4604

Re: Spoilers for Monday 21st January 2008 [Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

I think what Conor is saying is that even adding the 1 on before multiplying doesn't "stand out" to a lot of contestants. 75 lots of 9 add 1 lot of 9 gives 76 lots of 9 is constantly taught (in algebraic form) in maths lessons, yet contestants seem to find it baffling.
by Kirk Bevins
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 21st January 2008 [Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
Replies: 21
Views: 4604

Re: Spoilers for Monday 21st January 2008 [Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

damn, I had OLEASTERS but Conor is always there first - much before I watch the show on channel 4 +1. I knew I shouldn't have got excited about a beater with Mr Travers around.
by Kirk Bevins
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
Replies: 1961
Views: 1026560

Re: Welcome!

Hi. I'm Kirk Bevins, a 21 year old trainee secondary school mathematics teacher. I was on Countdown in series 50 when I was 17. I lost my first game due to nerves and now partly wish I'd held the application back as I want a serious crack at being an octochamp. Oh well. I'm glad I got to meet Richar...