Spoilers For Thursday March 24th 2011

[James Robinson]

So, here we are, a normal Thursday, like most weeks, or is it......

Well, the answer is a big, fat NO!

And it's for 2 reasons:

1. Andy McGurn has the chance of becoming an octochamp. Possibly the 4th already this series

2. And more importantly (and I thank Marcus for informing me of this milestone ), today is Jeff and Rachel's 500th edition of Countdown.

A very impressive milestone it is and one that deserves celebrating.

And I'll lead the celebrations later with the Robinson Recap.

[Adam Gillard]

Susie is AWESOME! I assumed REFORMAT was the max and then she pulls that out of the hat . Then another 9 - flake for Susie! I think Andy thought of it when the other bloke declared INTONED.

[Adam Gillard]

YES! Well done Andy Can't wait to meet you and the other octochamps at the finals! Brilliant flourish on that final conundrum too

[Jojo Apollo]

Well done on becoming an octochamp, Andy. A great set of games there.

[Eoin Monaghan]

Great job Andy, really enjoyed your run, dark horse?

[Malcolm James]

I spotted TERRAFORM, but didn't think for one minute that it was actually a word. This is one advantage Susie has. Presuming that she had REFORMAT quickly, there was nothing to lose in looking up TERRAFORM, just on the off-chance. If it's in, it looks impressive, if not, nothing lost.

[James Robinson]

I spotted TERRAFORM, but didn't think for one minute that it was actually a word. This is one advantage Susie has. Presuming that she had REFORMAT quickly, there was nothing to lose in looking up TERRAFORM, just on the off-chance. If it's in, it looks impressive, if not, nothing lost.

I happened to have TERRAFORM as a conundrum at one of my games at COLIN 2011, so lucky for me, but unlike back then, I spotted it this time.

COUVADE in round 12.

3rd Numbers Alt.: ((10 + 5) x 9 x 4) + 4 = 544

[James Hall]

Anybody else notice that the conundrum was practically just the solution written backwards?

[James Robinson]

Anybody else notice that the conundrum was practically just the solution written backwards?

No, but I'll mention that in the recap now.

[Josh Hurst]

Well done on becoming an octochamp Andy. Very solid set of performances with some great spots.

[Mike Brown]

2. And more importantly (and I thank Marcus for informing me of this milestone ), today is Jeff and Rachel's 500th edition of Countdown.

By my reckoning, it's only their 500th if you include the five specials they've recorded, so we can all celebrate again next Thursday!!

[James Robinson]

2. And more importantly (and I thank Marcus for informing me of this milestone ), today is Jeff and Rachel's 500th edition of Countdown.

By my reckoning, it's only their 500th if you include the five specials they've recorded, so we can all celebrate again next Thursday!!

True, but they are regular 15-rounders, so why not count them

[Mike Brown]

2. And more importantly (and I thank Marcus for informing me of this milestone ), today is Jeff and Rachel's 500th edition of Countdown.

By my reckoning, it's only their 500th if you include the five specials they've recorded, so we can all celebrate again next Thursday!!

True, but they are regular 15-rounders, so why not count them

Rhetorical question, I think. I can't be bothered to have those discussions about counting episodes/editions again!

[Andy McGurn]

Thanks Adam, Im looking forward to meeting you and the other finalists as well.

And thanks for the nice comments, Jojo, Eoin, Josh and others. I didn't expect to become an octochamp so it was a nice surprise to get there.