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the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:48 pm
by Matt Morrison
Heather came up with this great idea for a thread.

How many people from the apterous and Countdown world have you had in your home?

We decided that Michelle and Ryan are good candidates for being winners here. But really it's not about the winning, everyone should take part.

Our list is:
  • Michelle
  • Ryan
  • Gevin
  • Jono
  • Bayfield
  • Corby

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:52 pm
by Mark Deeks
Steadman only in the current home, although Graeme as well if all homes are included.

What about the reverse - Countdowner's homes I've been in? [CHIBIN] I got Jen, Hayfield and Gev. And Zarte's doorstep.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:55 pm
by Michelle Nevitt
We're beaten already, we've had:

James Robinson
Eddy Byrne
Jen Steadman
Callum Todd
Tony Atkins

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:55 pm
by Matt Morrison
I like that, but goddamn don't confuse the issue - make a new thread.

I also think it's fair that if you move houses then your score does not reset. At the end of the day if part of the reason you move house is to get closer to Countdown people that you can invite around, then you've earned those points.

So you get a 2.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:57 pm
by Ryan Taylor
I'm pretty sure I remember seeing a picture of quite a few apterites in someone's house, like Lauren's or Amie's for someone's birthday celebrations. Had like 10 people or more in it I reckon.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:58 pm
by Matt Morrison
Ryan Taylor wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:57 pm I'm pretty sure I remember seeing a picture of quite a few apterites in someone's house, like Lauren's or Amie's for someone's birthday celebrations. Had like 10 people or more in it I reckon.
Wow, that's awesome. I love the sense of mystery too, now that we have to sit back and wait for them to own up and claim the plaudits.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:59 pm
by Mark Deeks
There was a gathering at Hayfield's once with a good few people. They might score well here.

Since I am the boss of CHIBIN, I have hereby arbitrarily decided that being in multiple houses for the same person also scores multiple points. I've been in two of Lauren's, thus two.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:14 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Mark Deeks
Jen Steadman
Jono
Eeshan

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:38 pm
by Mark Deeks
Is the C in CIMP a soft C or a hard C? I think hard. I think Heather would like it hard.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:52 pm
by Ben Wilson
Jim Bentley, Gary Male, Jeff Clayton. Think that's about all. Nearly Jono and Charlie.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:37 pm
by Matt Bayfield
We'd prefer a reputation as antisocial buggers, but we've had the pleasure of visits from:

Andy Platt
Giles Hutchings
Graeme Cole
Jeff Clayton
Jen Steadman
Mark Deeks
Zarte Siempre

Loz can also claim Jen, Mark and I at her previous address.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:26 pm
by Matt Morrison
The bar is set with 7. This is an excellent thread, and if anybody wants to come round ours that is fine. Invite obviously only extended to people who are not already on our list.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:35 am
by Adam Gillard
Ed McCullagh <3

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:31 pm
by Mark Murray
Tia Corkish
Jen Steadman
Antoinette Ryan
Paul James
Zarte
Sean Fletcher
Eddy Byrne
Dan McColm

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:31 pm
by Jennifer Steadman
PARENTS' HOUSE
Mark Deeks
Ed McCullagh (also at uni)
Dan McColm
Callum Todd
Zarte Siempre

TW HOUSE 1
Matty Artell
Conor Travers
Big Steve Anderson

TW HOUSE 2
Callum Todd
Maus
Giles Hutchings

TW HOUSE 3
Giles Hutchings
Maus
Big Steve Anderson

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:14 am
by Matt Morrison
Just received three more, and had Deeks to add to since this hasn't been updated in ages. I might even be forgetting one more... hmm...
  • Michelle
  • Ryan
  • Gevin
  • Jono
  • Bayfield
  • Corby
  • Deeks
  • Laverty
  • Garner
  • Springalicious

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 12:01 pm
by Ian Volante
Just Sue Sanders I think.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:46 pm
by Matt Morrison
I don't know why I didn't comment on other people's input here before. I appreciate it all. Decent list from you there Mr. Murray.

Bayfield's little footnote showing that Lauren can claim 3 more than him should not be overlooked as it puts her on 10 like me and Heather.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:03 am
by Phil Reynolds
Matt Morrison wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:48 pm How many people from the apterous and Countdown world have you had in your home?
Well, I have been visited at home a few times by Sue Sanders and on one occasion Dez Hazell. But I haven't had either of them, in my home or elsewhere, and anyone who says I have is lying.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:25 pm
by Mark Deeks
Matt Morrison wrote: Sat May 12, 2018 9:14 am Just received three more, and had Deeks to add to since this hasn't been updated in ages. I might even be forgetting one more... hmm...
  • Michelle
  • Ryan
  • Gevin
  • Jono
  • Bayfield
  • Corby
  • Deeks
  • Laverty
  • Garner
  • Springalicious
Phil Makepeace I think puts you back in the lead. It really is a titanic tussle at the top.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 5:43 pm
by Matt Morrison
Great shout. Forgot to update this. I've hit 11 then! Truly wonderful.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 10:52 pm
by Ben Wilson
If you extend 'my place' to include 'driveway and pavement outside house' you can include Callum Todd as of this year's COLIN hangover. If you include 'road outside house' you can also include whoever Callum was giving a lift home to (which I can't remember off the top of my head).

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 9:22 pm
by Matt Morrison
No, Ben. No.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 4:23 pm
by Ashton Hancock
I have never visited or had someone in my home

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:01 pm
by Matt Morrison
Updated for age old Makepeace, and fresh McColm. (12)
  • Michelle
  • Ryan
  • Gevin
  • Jono
  • Bayfield
  • Corby
  • Deeks
  • Laverty
  • Garner
  • Springtits
  • Makepeace
  • McColm

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:36 pm
by Mark Deeks
Your sheer convenience of locaiton is going to make you hard to beat at this game, to be sure.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:22 pm
by Matt Morrison
and how nice and friendly I am

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:21 pm
by Mark Deeks
No, just the location.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:37 pm
by Jennifer Steadman
Up to 10 now (2 of whom have visited two different houses). I'm coming for you, Morricock.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:50 pm
by Matt Morrison
And in the age of pandemic, your jealousy knows no rule-breaking bounds!
I can't see myself hitting lucky number 13 for some time... grr...

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:14 pm
by Mark Deeks
To be fair, it's not only about quantity, but also quality, of both the person and the interaction. Michelle Nevitt has slept in my bed, for example. And there's only about 30 to 35 of us in this community who can claim that.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:01 pm
by JackHurst
I am willing to go to somebody's house for dinner to help boost their score.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:57 pm
by Ben Wilson
JackHurst wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:01 pm I am willing to go to somebody's house for dinner to help boost their score.
Not the best timing for this post, it has to be said.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:25 pm
by L'oisleatch McGraw
Well, if it weren't for Co:Wat?! the number would be 1 or maybe 2, but here's what I've got:-

MY HOUSE:
1. Hazel
2. Antoinette
3. Mark M
4. Robbo
5. Eddy
6. Brendan

8. Alan S
10? (Elaine G.)
11? (Sean L)


PARENT'S HOUSE:
Hazel
9. Jessamine
12? (George D)
13? (Roger S.)


SEVERAL LATE 90's GAFFS:
7. Alan O'S.

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The colour coding is key:-
  • Green = Definitely counts. Well known Countdowner / Apterite that most here would have heard of.
  • Pink = Still counts. Not a well known member of the "countdown community" yet but has enough CD associations to qualify.
  • Blue = Do these count? Not considered part of the Countdown scene at all... but have done co-events.
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FURTHER INFO:
Alan Sweeny has participated in several editions of Co:Dub AND Co:Wat, and he played one game on Apterous in June 2017!
Jessamine O'Connor played one game on TV in S69 and lost on a crucial. She attended Co:Wat 2020 only, and has played a smattering of games on Apto since.

Elaine Godfrey has accompanied Alan to two editions of Co:Wat where she has participated and enjoyed the games.
Sean Lonergan has attended Co:Wat several times, and Co:Dub once. (He co-hosted Waterford in 2017, and placed 5th in 2020).
George Drury came to 2020 Co:Wat with Hazel. He won the C group.
Roger Stevens attended Co:Wat 2020 with Jessamine. He plays along with TV, and plans to go on the show one day.


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So the score here is somewhere between 9 and 13 depending on who counts as a "Countdowner". (e.g. George would not define himself as "someone who enjoys Countdown".)

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:40 am
by Paul Anderson
Does a Zoom meeting room count? If so, I've had 60-70 at least

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:56 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Gavin Chipper wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:14 pm Mark Deeks
Jen Steadman

I think that might be all.
I can add Jono to this now so will edit the post. He picked me up on his way to COBRA and briefly came into the house.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:21 pm
by Matt Morrison
Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:56 pmHe picked me up on his way to COBRA and briefly came into the house.
Like absolutely everyone did when they read that, I immediately imagined Jono standing on the doorstep, refusing to step in, but simply ejaculating across the threshold.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:03 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:56 pm
Gavin Chipper wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:14 pm Mark Deeks
Jen Steadman

I think that might be all.
I can add Jono to this now so will edit the post. He picked me up on his way to COBRA and briefly came into the house.
Eeshan Malhotra stayed round mine after COBRA last year.

Re: the Countdowners In My Place game (CIMP)

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:16 pm
by Fiona T
Think Paul's won this given he had 30 of us in his house for a co:event!


Just Maus for me I think!