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by James Robinson
Fri May 21, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 2331

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010

Kirk Bevins wrote:Not sure how he reached 272 though.
The only way I've worked out is (((6 x 100) - 50) / 2) - (75 / 25), which is well farfetched, especially if he added the 3, he'd have been nearer the target. :?

He probably just worked it out wrong.
by James Robinson
Fri May 21, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday May 21st 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2319

Spoilers For Friday May 21st 2010

The hot, sunny weather seems to be brightening our spirits, if not dehydrating us at the same time, but that's not the only bright thing that's around at the moment. ;) The other is Danny Pledger, now a 5-time champion. A win today should put him one step in the finals, and following it with a win o...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Monday 18th September 1995 (Series 30, Prelim 56)
Replies: 0
Views: 529

Monday 18th September 1995 (Series 30, Prelim 56)

Countdown recap for Monday 18 September 1995. C1: Champion Kate Leckie (1 win, 36 points.) C2: Challenger Glyn Wigley. DC: Susie Dent and Martin Jarvis. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: P L U D G E Y I U R02: C X C T E A I R G R03: E I E R Q B T D A R04: 25, 7, 3, 1, 9, 8. Tar...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 20th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 89)
Replies: 0
Views: 483

Thursday 20th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 89)

So, welcome to the 2nd half of this week's Robinson Recap. Yet again, we have an Essex derby in the offing, do they not know of any other counties in the UK :?: :? Countdown recap for Thursday 20 May 2010. C1: Champion Danny Pledger (4 wins, 327 points.) From Southend-On-Sea, Essex. He's married to ...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Some generic thread name
Replies: 14
Views: 1738

Re: Some generic thread name

I eagarly await the views of Kirk and James on this. I wonder why my view has become important all of a sudden :?: :? (or Kirk's for that matter.) Butt (rubbish pun :oops: ), it's nice to see our Rachel top of the betting at the moment, although until she's got it sewn up, we shouldn't celebrate ju...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Re: Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)

James wrote: Another stinker of a 6 small there, which seals Danny's octochampdom. Should be half octochampdom. :oops: Clearly the lack of octochamps in this series has got me thinking that winning 4, means winning 8 in this series. :lol: Thanks, Marc. ;) Are there really fewer than usual octochamp...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 20th 2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1496

Spoilers For Thursday May 20th 2010

So, we're starting to enter the nitty-gritty of the final few weeks before the beginning of the finals. Since, there have been so few octochamps in this series, we still only have 5 confirmed places in the finals line-up, although if our current champ Danny wins today and tomorrow, his place would b...
by James Robinson
Thu May 20, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Re: Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)

Marc Meakin wrote:James wrote: Another stinker of a 6 small there, which seals Danny's octochampdom.

Should be half octochampdom.
:oops: Clearly the lack of octochamps in this series has got me thinking that winning 4, means winning 8 in this series. :lol:

Thanks, Marc. ;)
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Monday 9th June 1997 (Series 35, Prelim 51)
Replies: 0
Views: 598

Monday 9th June 1997 (Series 35, Prelim 51)

Countdown recap for Monday 9 June 1997. C1: Champion Robert Jones (5 wins, 275 points.) C2: Challenger Amy Godel. DC: Rob Scriven and Tom O'Connor. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: S L I O C G S O P R02: K R N A E O J G T R03: C I L R V E A R G R04: 3, 2, 8, 6, 2, 6. Target: 3...
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Wednesday 19th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 88)

Well, I think I've recovered from last night's disappointment by the Terriers, so here comes the first half of this week's Robinson Recap, not brought to you by Ibuleve, but by that Wellwoman stuff, whatever it is. :roll: Countdown recap for Wednesday 19 May 2010. C1: Champion Danny Pledger (3 wins,...
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday May 19th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 1800

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday May 19th 2010

Gavin Chipper wrote:The second one I got in about 30 seconds as well (didn't time them). I did (7*7+5)*(8+5-2) I think. Is that what Rachel did?
Yup.

I was well amazed that INFESTATE (round 8) isn't in either.
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!
Replies: 245
Views: 30986

Re: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!

Michael Wallace wrote:
Lesley Hines wrote:It transpires someone else has pulled out of Michael's Co:Lon, so I'll see you guys there. Cimping. And the rest of my clothes, come to that.
WHO ELSE IS EXCITED NOW?!?!?!111
Oh yeah :!: More females means more fun surely :!: ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 12:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday May 19th 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 1800

Spoilers For Wednesday May 19th 2010

Well, at least there's the World Cup, is all I can say after last night's rubbish by the Terriers, but oh well. (Interestingly, has anyone seen Countdown's very own Jeff Stelling in that Carlsberg World Cup advert :?: I wonder if it's his own chest :?: :?: ) But enough about that, let's get on with ...
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: A Question of Genius Series 2
Replies: 8
Views: 2346

Re: A Question of Genius Series 2

Although, the bit that Michael mentioned about people not being allowed to buzz in after someone has asked the question. I've noticed at times that on some questions, another person was allowed to buzz in and give an answer, so it's a bit inconsistent. Oh good, I'm glad it wasn't me imagining thing...
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 18th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 87)
Replies: 17
Views: 2078

Re: Tuesday 18th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 87)

Ryan Taylor wrote:CECIL (is it still called CECIL?) spurts out a stupidly easy target so everyone just sits there twiddling there thumbs.
Their seems to be a mistake, Ryan. Oops, I've done it too! :lol:
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!
Replies: 245
Views: 30986

Re: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!

If you intend using the Tube to get to Farringdon please check planned engineering works for Saturday. These include, but are not limited to, Circle Line (closed in its entirety) and Metropolitan Line (no service between Aldgate and Watford). Hammersmith & City Line does have a part closure but...
by James Robinson
Wed May 19, 2010 8:00 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: A Question of Genius Series 2
Replies: 8
Views: 2346

Re: A Question of Genius Series 2

Yeah, those points are definitely well put there, Ryan. I was hoping that when they gave this another series, that they might've considered switching presenters, because Kirsty Wark is nowhere near a good quiz show host. Although, I can't think of someone of the top of my head who would be a suitabl...
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 2331

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010

And hopefully, the mighty Huddersfield Town will do some lion-bashing tonight (not in the literal sense of course), when they take on Millwall in the 2nd leg of their play-off semi-final at the New Den tonight. Here's hoping for Wembley. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-) :( :cry: :( :cry: :( :cry: Hopefully a...
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Monday 3rd March 1997 (Series 34, Prelim 46)
Replies: 0
Views: 542

Monday 3rd March 1997 (Series 34, Prelim 46)

Countdown recap for Monday 3 March 1997. C1: Challenger Mary Jones. C2: Champion Andrew Newens (3 wins, 163 points.) DC: Susie Dent and Sheila Ferguson. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: A E R N Y D I H W R02: N V X N E O A D S R03: E A O H S M P K E R04: 50, 2, 5, 10, 6, 8. Ta...
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 2331

Re: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010

2nd Numbers Alt.: (6 x 50) - 25 + 2 = 277
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!
Replies: 245
Views: 30986

Re: Countdown in London | 22nd May | Registration full!

3 people assigned to a table: completely random? seeded by ability? one person who knows how Co-events run per table? Seeded by sexiness. ( completely random for round 1 - we'd be unlucky to have a table with three people who don't know what to do, but hopefully if everyone turns up on time we can ...
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 2331

Spoilers For Tuesday May 18th 2010

So, we are now on the 2nd day of Countdown , sponsored by Wellwoman multi-biotic whatevers.... :? :?: :roll:, which joins the long list weirdly wonderful sponsors the show has had, including The Times newspaper, Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil, Lyon's Corner House Cakes, Specsavers, and of course, Ibuleve....
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 17th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 86)
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Monday 17th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 86)

Howard Somerset wrote:As to which to replace it with, I think I'll be guided by the subtitler, so I'll watch that bit again sometime.
If it's there, I've been on 4OD recently, and recent editions of the show have been subtitle-less. :o
by James Robinson
Tue May 18, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 17th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 86)
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Monday 17th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 86)

Round 13: Z W O A E S R S U C1: AROUSES (7) C2: SWEARS (6) DC: ASURES (6) Score: 68–48 (max 108) Are you sure it wasn't AZURES, Howard :?: As in that shade of blue. I must admit I can't remember which it was. It might even have been ASSURE. I even looked up ASURE and only found it in relation to so...
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 3134

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010

Jim Treloar wrote:James Robinson - the name you missed in the list of DC guests is John Inverdale
Thank you, Jim. ;)
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Monday 6th January 1997 (Series 34, Prelim 6)
Replies: 0
Views: 533

Monday 6th January 1997 (Series 34, Prelim 6)

Countdown recap for Monday 6 January 1997. C1: Challenger Jeremy Cook. C2: Champion Mike Kindred (1 win, 62 points.) DC: Rob Scriven and Sheridan Morley. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: R L E Y C U R E G R02: V C N U O I T B A R03: H I L Z H A E R P R04: 75, 1, 7, 5, 9, 8. Ta...
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 3134

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010

Also had QUIESCENT for 9. BETAINES I think was in one round for a beater and pretty sure COAMING was in round for DC beater also. Was that the funniest conundrum guess ever? No, it would have quite a way to go to beat GANDISEEG Ha! Ok definitely not the funniest but from my short time watching Coun...
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Cricket
Replies: 15
Views: 2366

Re: Cricket

Davy Affleck wrote:Yawn
I think that's what the majority of us do, when you type anything in, Davy. :lol:
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010
Replies: 19
Views: 3134

Spoilers For Monday May 17th 2010

So, with England going successful in the cricket at last, hopefully the mighty Huddersfield Town will roar onto Wembley tomorrow night, but that's nothing to do with Countdown , so let's get back to the business in hand. Our new champ is Aptefroumite Danny Pledger, who put in a very assured performa...
by James Robinson
Mon May 17, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129578

Re: Birthdays

Happy 33rd DOD ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)

Always a pleasure to play you on Apterous. Have a good 'un. 8-)
by James Robinson
Sun May 16, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Thursday 5th September 1996 (Series 32, Prelim 49)
Replies: 0
Views: 559

Thursday 5th September 1996 (Series 32, Prelim 49)

Countdown recap for Thursday 5 September 1996. C1: Challenger Richard Salmon. C2: Champion Peter Hibbitt (1 win, 51 points.) DC: Catherine Stokes and Ken Bruce. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: A E I R T M R O K R02: L D V R A I A U N R03: E I A F W T N R I R04: 50, 1, 5, 9, 2...
by James Robinson
Sat May 15, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 164571

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Innis Carson wrote:Question of Genius returns on BBC2 on Monday, and I hear Melanie Beaumont is on it.
She seemed to do pretty well on the show. Martin (on Thursday's show) was at my audition.
by James Robinson
Sat May 15, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2785

Re: Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010

Matt Bayfield wrote:I'm more impressed that an Aston Villa fan was allowed into the studio.
Even though that gentleman in the top-left (which I assume you're referring to) is wearing a Burnley shirt.
by James Robinson
Fri May 14, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Historical recaps
Topic: Wednesday 4th September 1996 (Ser. 32, Prelim 48)
Replies: 0
Views: 568

Wednesday 4th September 1996 (Ser. 32, Prelim 48)

Countdown recap for Wednesday 4 September 1996. C1: Champion Jean Frost (1 win, 60 points.) C2: Challenger Peter Hibbitt. DC: Catherine Stokes and Ken Bruce. CV: Carol Vorderman. OT: Other words or solutions. R01: B Q X E U E R P L R02: Y J I D S E N M O R03: P E I E L S L A T R04: 50, 9, 2, 4, 5, 6...
by James Robinson
Fri May 14, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday May 14th 2010
Replies: 21
Views: 3399

Spoilers For Friday May 14th 2010

So, another week is drawing to a close, and we now have our 4th different occupant in the champions' chair, namely Steve Wilson. Will he stay on as champ :?: And if so, for how long :?: :?: We'll find out with Mike later. (probably much, much later :lol: ) I would like to also mention a brilliant te...
by James Robinson
Thu May 13, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 13th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 84)
Replies: 8
Views: 1577

Re: Thursday 13th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 84)

David Williams wrote:POTEENS is consistent with other plural mass nouns, but surely Susie has disallowed it in the past.
That is indeed true.

http://wiki.apterous.org/Episode_4031
by James Robinson
Thu May 13, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 13th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 84)
Replies: 8
Views: 1577

Thursday 13th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 84)

Well to the first Ibuleve-less Robinson Recap. Enjoy. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Thursday 13 May 2010. C1: Champion Paul Stevenson (2 wins, 169 points.) A physics lecturer at the University Of Surrey, Guildford. He's also a warden at one of the university's halls of residence. C2: Challenger Steve...
by James Robinson
Thu May 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2785

Re: Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010

ANYONE (available in round 6) notice that Ibuleve has now disappeared as the sponsor of the show today :?:
by James Robinson
Thu May 13, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2785

Spoilers For Thursday May 13th 2010

Well, this week has brought up some interesting matches, so far, with Paul probably glad to emerge from yesterday's close encounter with Derrick still in the champions' chair.

Can we make it 3 out of 3 :?:

Join me later for the recap. ;) :) :D
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010
Replies: 129
Views: 27085

Re: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010

James Robinson wrote:I think I'll be able to come, but the date could cause a problem, but I'll take my chances.

I'll send money later. ;)
I've sent my money, so hopefully it's not £10 wasted.
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Monday 10th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 81)
Replies: 0
Views: 526

Monday 10th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 81)

Yet another time-travelling Robinson Recap for you all to enjoy. Countdown recap for Monday 10 May 2010. C1: Champion Lee Graham (6 wins, 541 points.) From Highgate, London. He works as a magazine and book editor. His 2 main ambitions are to host the Top 40 show on Radio 1 and to pass his driving te...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 7 May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 80)
Replies: 3
Views: 936

Re: Friday 7 May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 80)

Mike Brown wrote:Round 9: E A O R A W H Y K

C1: WEARY (5)
C2: HAWKER (6)
DC: WEARY (5) HAWKER (6)
OT: AWEARY (6)
Score: 64–52 (max 75)

A good six from John means he reduces the deficit. DC should be kicking themselves for missing the darren, not that it’s that common a word.
Darren, Mike :?:
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Wednesday 12th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 83)
Replies: 0
Views: 476

Wednesday 12th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 83)

So, welcome to the first Robinson Recap under coalition government. Fortunately, I prefer to go solo, so enjoy. ;) :) :D Countdown recap for Wednesday 12 May 2010. C1: Champion Paul Stevenson (1 win, 85 points.) A physics lecturer from the University Of Surrey, Guildford. In his spare time he enjoys...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010
Replies: 6
Views: 857

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010

Interesting that bit at the end about the Teletubbies , when Rachel said her favourite was "the one with the bag", and Jeff disagreed, saying "Tinky-Winky", but unless I'm not mistaken, Tinky-Winky WAS "the one with the bag". :? Oh well. A very good game again. Almost t...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010
Replies: 6
Views: 857

Re: Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010

He looks like a decent contestant, 10 maxes yesterday proves otherwise. Harsh! I'm always pretty chuffed when I get 10 maxes. Must be nice being fucking amazing. I'm guessing that's a typo/joke given James doesn't even average 9 per game (and a cursory glance of the top n players on apterous shows ...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010
Replies: 6
Views: 857

Spoilers For Wednesday May 12th 2010

So, the champions' chair merry-go-round is in full swing, as we now have a 3rd different occupant in it today, with Paul Stevenson (and his fan club in the audience) in the chair, after beating Gwen Robinson yesterday. He looks like a decent contestant, 10 maxes yesterday proves otherwise. Can he wi...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday recap apology
Replies: 23
Views: 2316

Re: Tuesday recap apology

You just make sure that your recap on the 24th is a blockbuster. ;) Ah, you misunderstand - that was me backing out altogether... Oh dear. Well, I'll continue interimming until a new permanent person can replace you then. Hopefully, it won't take too long. Maybe Ryan would like the job. He's done p...
by James Robinson
Wed May 12, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday recap apology
Replies: 23
Views: 2316

Re: Tuesday recap apology

Jon Corby wrote:About face. I'm just too busy at the moment to give the recap the attention that you other guys do. Can someone pick up Monday 10th please? Sorry...
Looks like it's up to me again. I'll sort it out, Jon. :)

You just make sure that your recap on the 24th is a blockbuster. ;)
by James Robinson
Tue May 11, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday May 11th 2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1617

Spoilers For Tuesday May 11th 2010

So, Lee is bidding to become an octochamp today. Oops, no, he's not :!: That brilliant comeback by Gwen Robinson yesterday means that she's the new champion. She becomes the first Robinson since....., oh, me to be in the champions' chair. :lol: Will she last as long, or even longer than I did in the...
by James Robinson
Tue May 11, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010
Replies: 129
Views: 27085

Re: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010

I think I'll be able to come, but the date could cause a problem, but I'll take my chances.

I'll send money later. ;)
by James Robinson
Mon May 10, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2017

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010

And, for the first tea-time teaser, C.I.D. isn't an acronym, is it? Isn't it short for C riminal I nvestigation D epartment, or something. Which I believe is the brief for an acronym. I thought an acronym had to be pronounceable as a word, e.g. UNESCO or AIDS, whereas C.I.D. is an abbreviation. You...
by James Robinson
Mon May 10, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2017

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010

Brian Moore wrote:And, for the first tea-time teaser, C.I.D. isn't an acronym, is it?
Isn't it short for Criminal Investigation Department, or something. Which I believe is the brief for an acronym.
by James Robinson
Mon May 10, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2017

Re: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010

That was probably one of the most surprising comebacks of all time :!:

Bit of a shame Lee lost, but on the plus side, another Robinson has won on the show. :D

3rd Numbers Alt: (25 x 8) - (6 x 3) - 5 = 177

TRAIPSES in round 9 too.
by James Robinson
Mon May 10, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2017

Spoilers For Monday May 10th 2010

Well, with the football season heading towards an interesting climax (for me at least), Countdown is now starting to enter the home straight, with just a month to go to the start of the finals. 4 people have booked their places, so far. *Oliver Garner, still the only octochamp of Series 62. *Dave Wi...
by James Robinson
Sun May 09, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010
Replies: 131
Views: 20031

Re: CoLei summer special - Saturday 31 July 2010

Wow :!:

It sounds so fantastic, Jeff. ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)

Unfortunately, I'm heading off on holiday on that very day, so I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pass on this one.

So sorry. :( :cry:

Hopefully everyone else will have a good time. :D
by James Robinson
Fri May 07, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday May 7th 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1457

Spoilers For Friday May 7th 2010

So, the week ends with confusion in Westminster, Huddersfield on the verge of an unlikely promotion and Lee Graham one win away from breaking into the top 8.

Can he make it to next week :?:

Mr. Brown (not that one) will be here along later with the recap. ;)
by James Robinson
Thu May 06, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 6th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 79)
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Re: Thursday 6th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 79)

Ryan Taylor wrote:
James Robinson wrote:OCELLAR means pertaining to an ocellus.
What's ocellus mean?
Altered to give info now.
by James Robinson
Thu May 06, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Thursday 6th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 79)
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Thursday 6th May 2010 (Series 62, Prelim 79)

Welcome to just about the only place today which is a guaranteed No-Election Zone. So, enjoy, before election fever spreads. Countdown recap for Thursday 6 May 2010. C1: Champion Lee Graham (4 wins, 338 points.) From London. He works as a magazine and book editor. His most memorable experience was m...
by James Robinson
Thu May 06, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 6th 2010
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Re: Spoilers For Thursday May 6th 2010

CONGAED in round 7 and DIOPTRE in round 11.

2nd Numbers Alt: ((75 - 3) x (8 + 1)) - 7 = 641

3rd Numbers Alt: (9 x 50) + 10 + 5 - 100 = 365

Another good win for Lee there. He could be the dark horse of the finals possibly.
by James Robinson
Thu May 06, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday May 6th 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 1827

Spoilers For Thursday May 6th 2010

Well, it's general election day today, so hopefully, all you will have been to your polling stations in your constituencies, so you can now forget about politics till this evening, as Countdown will be taking centre stage soon. Likable Lee is now a half-octochamp, so if he wins today, he'll be withi...