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by Dinos Sfyris
Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July
Replies: 125
Views: 28979

Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July

I would have loved to come to this but it's been confirmed I'll be in Egypt (win) and get back the day after. Have fun, everyone!
by Dinos Sfyris
Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37637

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

Played my QF with Jonathan. It was pretty close for the first two thirds of the game and when Wynn came back to within 10 I thought a comeback was on the cards. But I managed to run away in the last leg to win 120 - 74. I then decided to make my semi with Innis as quick and painless as possible befo...
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37637

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

Will be about tonight but not in the room as I've got a heckload of stuff to sort out, but if Wynn is about someone fb message me and I'll get the last QF done and dusted.
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri May 27, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Only Connect (Connection Walls)
Replies: 52
Views: 8475

Re: Only Connect (Connection Walls)

Trent Hatmark?
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri May 27, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Only Connect (Connection Walls)
Replies: 52
Views: 8475

Re: Only Connect (Connection Walls)

Mark Thratten?
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu May 26, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 26th 2011
Replies: 44
Views: 6154

Re: Spoilers For Thursday May 26th 2011

SIRTAKI round 9
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon May 16, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 759
Views: 411022

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

No, I did struggle with the parallel bars though after you spin the ball round on the rotating magnet, but my blind maze skillz were second to none. Needless to say I was the envy of all my friends for my autistically accurate sense of spatial perception. Man I wish they had the puzzle round when I ...
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon May 16, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 759
Views: 411022

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

Mark James wrote:Then, all of a sudden, Matt's in my house playing Scerwball Scamble
I absolutely loved this game as a kid!
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: McDonald's Monopoly
Replies: 28
Views: 3788

Re: McDonald's Monopoly

I had a Maccy D's yesterday. After pulling the 3 tabs off my burger, drink and fries, 2 of them had 2 properties and instructions how to play online. The other had 1 property, instant win McFlurry and instructions. Although in the excited hurry to collect my free Mcflurry (creme egg of course) I for...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What University Did You Go To/Are you at/Are you going to?
Replies: 65
Views: 15419

Re: What University Did You Go To/Are you at/Are you going t

Me, Hunter and Chitters would boss it for Sheffield
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What would you do with £500?
Replies: 44
Views: 5404

Re: What would you do with £500?

Holidays innit. Would have £100 more than I would have brought home on The Chase!
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How fit are you?
Replies: 53
Views: 6903

Re: How fit are you?

I'd say I'm fairly fit but more from the effort I put in than the actual results I get out, if that makes any sense? I play footie and hit the gym usually twice a week each. I'm not really a cardio master nor do I possess much skillz with a football but that doesn't stop me from getting stuck in and...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Entertainers whose names are the wrong way round
Replies: 20
Views: 2232

Re: Entertainers whose names are the wrong way round

And CSI:NY actor Hill Harper
by Dinos Sfyris
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Collaborative crossword writing
Replies: 373
Views: 36487

Re: Collaborative crossword writing

Dinos Sfyris wrote:World's smallest man longing to hug doctor (8)
Can't believe no one got this. It's Ping Ping! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -legs.html
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How are you?
Replies: 79
Views: 8207

Re: How are you?

In all seriousness though I'm pretty happy in a way I never expected. Thanks for asking :) Also I just missed my tram stop!
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How are you?
Replies: 79
Views: 8207

Re: How are you?

Larsen's hacked Charlie's account.
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
Replies: 167
Views: 29728

Re: Apterous Masters 2011

Innis is too modest. Thought I might have pushed him to 4-1 but I certainly wouldn't have won 4, and they were fun games so I'm happy. Some cool numbers games as well. I might have to venture into learning my 19 times table!
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Entertainers whose names are the wrong way round
Replies: 20
Views: 2232

Re: Entertainers whose names are the wrong way round

Well there's Craig David (pretty sure a few people have the surname Craig although I dunno if it's more popular than David)
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Hex
Replies: 212
Views: 32701

Re: Hex

Yep SINOPE. Never heard of it
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Hex
Replies: 212
Views: 32701

Re: Hex

After the screen had some kind of palsy in the pub in manchester on monday and we couldn't claim our winnings, me and alex hit the wetherspoons just down the road from uni today, where hex maniac is still in full swing. Sadly it wasn't a profitable venture but we had some good shouts including Alex ...
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Pointless Series 4
Replies: 217
Views: 24644

Re: Pointless Series 4

Yeah was definitely rooting for Roxx and Myth today, although the two old ladies were unlucky the way the first picks fell in the head to head as the Scrabble question could have gone either way. Nice to see a words round for the final. Was very surprised to see superset as a pointless answer. It wa...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Collaborative crossword writing
Replies: 373
Views: 36487

Re: Collaborative crossword writing

World's smallest man longing to hug doctor (8)
by Dinos Sfyris
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown Nintendo DS game
Replies: 13
Views: 3440

Re: Countdown Nintendo DS game

Presumably though the real spoils for the first conundrum solver are that he/she is finished and therefore no longer in the middle of a game of Countdown, and can feel free to go and watch things on telly like Take Me Out, which they otherwise wouldn't bother watching if they were indeed in the midd...
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Project: Contestant Information
Replies: 10
Views: 2432

Re: Project: Contestant Information

Brilliant :lol:
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Conundrum alphabet
Replies: 335
Views: 23335

Re: Conundrum alphabet

RETROJECT
ZAMINDARY?
by Dinos Sfyris
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel
Replies: 115
Views: 14465

Re: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel

Me and Matthew are scheduling our final (if you can call it that) for tomorrow morning hopefully at 9am.
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Karen on The Chase
Replies: 128
Views: 17438

Re: Karen on The Chase

Agreed. They both displayed superb knowledge (admittedly I thought the first lady's questions were the easiest bunch I've seen in a while but she more than proved her mettle in the final chase as well some different, random, celebratory mini-dance after each question.) I was very surprised the chase...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel
Replies: 115
Views: 14465

Re: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel

I've PMed them both just now. Dunno how often Craig looks at the forum though so anybody just give him a nudge if you see him on Apterous...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel
Replies: 115
Views: 14465

Re: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel

Yeah time this was resolved. 7 days grace for Chris and Craig to play their QF, then I skip to play Matthew in the final. Think that's more than fair.
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Wii Countdown Game Conundrum Gives Out Rude Word
Replies: 13
Views: 2657

Re: Wii Countdown Game Conundrum Gives Out Rude Word

I like the imaginative headline. Conundbum lolz
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday February 9th 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 2842

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday February 9th 2011

Really enjoyable game today particularly the contestant banter. That's all.
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams
Replies: 759
Views: 411022

Re: C4C/apto/Countdown Dreams

CF and MW were playing along with Corby, Dinos and a couple of people I didn't recognise Dinos Sfyris was found upside down sticking out of a hole in the ground, but luckily OK. Dinos was one of the alter boys and his arse was hanging out These are all situations I find myself in far too often. Cle...
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
Replies: 167
Views: 29728

Re: Apterous Masters 2011

Oooh don't think I've been on the Masters invite list before. I graciously accept :)
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: COLIN 2011 results & feedback
Replies: 80
Views: 26376

Re: COLIN 2011 results & feedback

Image
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Crossword WITHOUT A PRIZE!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1902

Re: Crossword WITHOUT A PRIZE!!!

^Same. Some good clues though. I was the one that got Ryan into cryptics dontcha know 8-) [/proudlikeapeacock]
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Lincoln 2011- Saturday 29th January
Replies: 229
Views: 32644

Re: Countdown in Lincoln 2011- Saturday 29th January

James Robinson wrote:Thirlled with 2nd place. Only expected to be probably just in the top 5, so 2nd was mega awesome.
Modest lolz :lol:
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37637

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

Dan Abrey wrote:Ty, forgot I'd even posted on the thread. How's it going so far?
See the wiki page for it here

http://wiki.apterous.org/Apterous_Simul ... f_a_Series
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:28 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
Replies: 221
Views: 37637

Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series

I've emailed Howard who's up next to play Ben, as I know he hasn't been around on Apterous lately. He's chosen to withdraw from the competition as he's not got time to play. So looks like it's Ben vs Corby next.
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Horrible Histories
Replies: 20
Views: 4184

Re: Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories is by far the best kids show on TV. Can't remember the specific scheduling time but sometimes it's on at 4.30-5.00 so it's a highly chucklesome space filler between Countdown and The Chase, and perfect for kids my age. I liked the mock-up film trailer sketch they did a few days ag...
by Dinos Sfyris
Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Deal Or No Deal
Replies: 97
Views: 11288

Re: Deal Or No Deal

I dunno, at the start of the game her box is 50/50 red/blue. At the "11 reds, 6 blues left" stage, it's 69/31% in favour of being red. If it is red, that leaves the other 16 boxes as 10 red, 6 blue. If it is blue, that leaves the other 16 boxes as 11 red, 5 blue. Either way if she does a ...
by Dinos Sfyris
Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Nice maths, Yahoo.
Replies: 15
Views: 1245

Re: Nice maths, Yahoo.

"Stunned father, Matt, 31, has a tattoo with the numbers 7 4 3 on his arm and added: "I looked up at the clock and it was 7.43. We couldn't believe the coincidence." The follow up article says that after the birth they went outside and it was raining. ANYONE GUESS WHAT THEY HAD FOR TE...
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Hex
Replies: 212
Views: 32701

Re: Hex

My "solid day of revision" has been anything but. BBC Breakfast, c4c, walk to Sainsbury's, facebook, Daily Mail crossword, c4c, weetabix, Supermarket Sweep, c4c, Wheel of Fortune, facebook, c4c, more Weetabix, c4c, youtube, beat Apterous Sponge twice, c4c. What about the bit when you coul...
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: Hex
Replies: 212
Views: 32701

Re: Hex

^ <3 ^^ <3

I would love a copy of the DVD. It sounds amazing! But I won't be at COLIN and have no idea when I might see you next :(
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 19th January 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 8)
Replies: 2
Views: 1437

Re: Wednesday 19th January 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 8)

James Robinson wrote:Adam tickles the IVORIES there with his 7
This made me LOL :lol:
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Asian Cup 2011 (Apterous Tourney)
Replies: 100
Views: 10797

Re: Asian Cup 2011 (Apterous Tourney)

Kirk 67 - 39 Dinos

Can't remember what country he is. I'm UAE. Kirk was being a whiny little bitch through the whole game saying he's lost his touch, all the while getting words I'd never heard of like RAGWORT and MAGUEYS. Stop being so hard on yourself!
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Weetabix
Replies: 94
Views: 8789

Re: Weetabix

It pleases me I'm not the only one that uses the side by side method. Also I agree Not-made-with-wheat-made-with-oats-instead-abix are shithouse. I normally buy Tesco Wheat Biscuits as they're a bit cheaper than Weetabix but this week 36xbiscuit packs of proper Weetabix are £2 so I got those. They'r...
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Asian Cup 2011 (Apterous Tourney)
Replies: 100
Views: 10797

Re: Asian Cup 2011 (Apterous Tourney)

I texted Kirk to play last night but he was on a dangerous factfinding mission*. We'll run into each other soon promise.
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Weetabix
Replies: 94
Views: 8789

Re: Weetabix

Step 1: Stack Weetabix side by side on their long thin side in a bowl. 2 or 3 depending on hunger/bowl size. Step 2: Fill any gaps at the side of the bowl with yummy fruit. Chopped bananas and/or berries and/or grapes do the job for me. Step 3: Pour a small amount of milk slowly over the surface of ...
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:38 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6
Replies: 38
Views: 6541

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6

Almost forgot to post this. Champ flight 7th/8th/9th play-off Marcus Hares 2 - 0 Dinos Sfyris Marcus is definitely proving to be my latest Apterous nemesis. The last 4 or 5 times I've played him he's dished out some absolute pastings, and this time was no exception. Game 1: Dinos 74 - 120 Marcus Sol...
by Dinos Sfyris
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6
Replies: 38
Views: 6541

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6

Champ Flight 7th/8th/9th play-off Adam Gillard 1 - 2 Dinos Sfyris. Some nice words and numbers early on in game 1 saw me 75-35 up and it looked like a sound thrashing was on the cards. Then I missed a retardedly easy 9. Like one of the nines you learn when you learn RELATIONS and ORDINATES. Lookily ...
by Dinos Sfyris
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6
Replies: 38
Views: 6541

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 6

Speed Demon Ben Wilson 89 - 109 Dinos Sfyris

Here's the game http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=382394
by Dinos Sfyris
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The Innis Carson 10K sweepstake
Replies: 28
Views: 5722

Re: The Innis Carson 10K sweepstake

Woop! I'm closest what do I win? Nice game too :)
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 5
Replies: 40
Views: 6727

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 5

Oops yeah! Edited...
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Your best apterous word to date?
Replies: 124
Views: 15027

Re: Your best apterous word to date?

Comedy conundrum guess turned out to be the right answer!

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2106662662
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 5
Replies: 40
Views: 6727

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 5

The clash of the Junior Mint undefeateds Dinos Sfyris 1 - 2 Ed McCullagh First 2 games were standard max-1ers leading to a "Who can press "?" quickest" competition. The 3rd game looked like we were off to an epic high score kicking off with all 7s in the first 3 rounds. I pursued...
by Dinos Sfyris
Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel
Replies: 115
Views: 14465

Re: Hyper Numbers Tourney + Duel

BUMP!

4 weeks since the last update. I'd completely forgotten I'm still waiting to play my semi-final. Any chance Craig and Chris can play their game soon? They've both been on today by the looks of it.
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: When do you go to bed?
Replies: 19
Views: 3810

Re: When do you go to bed?

I normally work 4 nights a week til about midnight so by the time I've got home and settled down I usually head to bed about 0200-0230. Although even when I'm not working it's usually around 0100-0130 anyway.
by Dinos Sfyris
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: When do you get up?
Replies: 24
Views: 3290

Re: When do you get up?

Term time roughly 8am since I live so close to uni. Out of term time roughly 10am although lately I've been on a few epic early morning revision sprees that generally require me to have a power nap at noon and then a fun-time nap at 3. I voted for the former since that is the modality (albeit margin...
by Dinos Sfyris
Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: The 24 Hour Tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 5064

Re: The 24 Hour Tournament

Totally forgot about this. Was working all day anyway. Sorry guys.

Jokes I was at a sleepover :P
by Dinos Sfyris
Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Best comebacks
Replies: 67
Views: 11669

Re: Best comebacks

Mr first correctly solved foreign conundrum couldn't have come at a sweeter moment :)

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 2615979094