Who's going to the finals?
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Who's going to the finals?
Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?
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Assuming there aren't another 5 Octochamps (and they'd all defo get in unless they get ONE OF THE WORST OCTOTOTALS IN COUNTDOWN HISTORY) then my mum and my ickle brother will be making the trip with me.
I'm offering 1/1000 that James Robinson is going.
I'm offering 1/1000 that James Robinson is going.
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I should be going but haven't got tickets yet.
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The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes. Anyone got any dates for them yet?
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The finals are November 17th & 18th and like Kirk, I'm not actually sure if I'm going yet. I've was put on the waiting list a good while ago, but have heard nothing since.Ben Wilson wrote:The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes. Anyone got any dates for them yet?
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Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm toldBen Wilson wrote:Anyone got any dates for them yet?
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James Robinson wrote:I was put on the waiting list a good while ago
Is it time to put that picture up AGAIN?Rich Priest wrote:Dinos, Howard and I are going.
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Just managed to worm my way in for the 18th
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I hope we get some good audience pictures then.
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I received an email a couple of weeks ago telling me that I was booked in with four tickets. Will I physically receive tickets, or just need to give them my name and details when I show up in Manchester? I assume its the first, but I am partly retarded, so who knows.Charlie Reams wrote:Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?
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You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.JackHurst wrote:I received an email a couple of weeks ago telling me that I was booked in with four tickets. Will I physically receive tickets, or just need to give them my name and details when I show up in Manchester? I assume its the first, but I am partly retarded, so who knows.Charlie Reams wrote:Ben and I got our tickets today from the lovely new ticketrix, Saralee, although apparently there are very few left. Anyone else making the trip?
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Yay.Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.
Are you going to both days or just the second?
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Just the second, although probably going to get a hotel room that night for maximum partyage.JackHurst wrote:Yay.Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.
Are you going to both days or just the second?
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Save your money, sleeping outside of town halls is the way to go.Charlie Reams wrote:Just the second, although probably going to get a hotel room that night for maximum partyage.JackHurst wrote:Yay.Charlie Reams wrote: You'll get them physically, along with a map etc, a few weeks before the recording.
Are you going to both days or just the second?
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Good to hear that, Rich. Who's got the tickets? From what you're saying it looks as if you haven't. And I certainly haven't; I didn't even know the dates until I ready your post just now. Let's hope Dinos has got them.Rich Priest wrote: Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm told
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I've received email confirmation, Howard.The tickets and a map (not that we'll need it!!) will be sent out to me 3 weeks before the recordings.Howard Somerset wrote:Good to hear that, Rich. Who's got the tickets? From what you're saying it looks as if you haven't. And I certainly haven't; I didn't even know the dates until I ready your post just now. Let's hope Dinos has got them.Rich Priest wrote: Dinos, Howard and I are going.17th-18th November, so I'm told
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Surely that's like a football fan going to almost every game of the regular, but missing out a ticket to the Wembley Playoff final?James Robinson wrote:The finals are November 17th & 18th and like Kirk, I'm not actually sure if I'm going yet. I've was put on the waiting list a good while ago, but have heard nothing since.Ben Wilson wrote:The 'Ben' in the OP refers to yours truly and not to messrs Hunter, Pugh, Sisko or any other Ben (besides those others that might be going), so yes. Anyone got any dates for them yet?
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Well, i've decided to take a day out in Manchester. I think my mother might come along too (she's hoping to do a tour of corrie!). So, hopefully i'll get to meet some of you and i'm really looking forward to it.
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aw tits they're finished. She'll be gutted!
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Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??
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You can share a room with James Robinson.Sue Sanders wrote:Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??
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Does anyone want my ticket?JackHurst wrote:You can share a room with James Robinson.Sue Sanders wrote:Are any of the girls going to the finals - for possible room sharing potential??
(that offer's only for comic effect)
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You can share a room with my Mam Sue! Seems my friend Samir is interested in coming along too, so i might have to see if there are any more tickets left. I haven't booked a place to stay yet. Now that my Mam is coming, i'll wait and see what she wants to do, as she'd definitely like more comfort than a hostel, which would have been my automatic choice. If anyone wants to recommend a good convenient place feel free, as the last time i was in Manchester was in 1998 when i was 18.
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Well, Dinos endearingly made reference to the 'Contestants' Hotel Proper' last night - where I think there is a move towards staying, for the apres-piste activities. I'll prod him for more information! Our tickets are for the Wednesday and I believe Tuesday night is earmarked for revelry so Tuesday night is the one that I want the hotel room for.Andy Wilson wrote:You can share a room with my Mam Sue! Seems my friend Samir is interested in coming along too, so i might have to see if there are any more tickets left. I haven't booked a place to stay yet. Now that my Mam is coming, i'll wait and see what she wants to do, as she'd definitely like more comfort than a hostel, which would have been my automatic choice. If anyone wants to recommend a good convenient place feel free, as the last time i was in Manchester was in 1998 when i was 18.
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Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
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Always up for a curry!JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
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Nice. I'll be in Dublin on Tuesday night. Would have gone over but got important college stuff on. Don't think my mam would be up for a curry anyway so just as well! So what's the craic for Wednesday. Will i get to meet some of ye?
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Derek and I will drive up on the Tues evening - though may not arrive til 8 - 9pm ish. The Manchester Youth Hostel appears to be fairly central - maybe 10 mins walk from the studio. They have single sex dorms for £18 a night per person and 4 share with an en-suite for £78 per room. Having done the whole backpacking/mixed dorm hostelling thing whilst travelling, I'm easy (oh err) So how would the youth hostel, or something similarly low budget sound to other people?
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Pity now, sounds like Tuesdays gona be good craic, but no can do. I've no problem with hostels, but like i said, the ma will probably want something a little more comfortable, so i'll wait til i get a chance to chat to her. She's probably aleady found somewhere knowing her. So who is gonna be around on Wednesday night for a jar?
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Derek and me probably - Dinos, Howard and Richard too maybe. And those who are actually playing, of course. Worth putting the call out to those who are within striking distance but haven't got tickets to just come along for the evening craic.Andy Wilson wrote:Pity now, sounds like Tuesdays gona be good craic, but no can do. I've no problem with hostels, but like i said, the ma will probably want something a little more comfortable, so i'll wait til i get a chance to chat to her. She's probably aleady found somewhere knowing her. So who is gonna be around on Wednesday night for a jar?
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Does anybody know if there are tickets still remaining? Because I would like to book more for my mate if theres any left,
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I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
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I think you've answered your own question there. Surely watching Countdown is justification for having a day off school?JackHurst wrote:I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
Now I just need to justify having a day off school to watch countdown
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For me it is. But I don't think it is for the people who dish out EMAMatt Morrison wrote:I think you've answered your own question there. Surely watching Countdown is justification for having a day off school?JackHurst wrote:I got my tickets the other day. Whoooo.
Now I just need to justify having a day off school to watch countdown
Is anyone else up for the idea of a mega countdown curry, or will it just be me and Sue?
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Well, BoxPizza would be a bit of a long walk . . .JackHurst wrote:Is anyone else up for the idea of a mega countdown curry, or will it just be me and Sue?
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Well, i got my tix today (enclosed with a letter on countdown letterhead... i feel so special), and, i found out that the important college day is now the following Tuesday, so for an extra €25 i can fly direct (flight times meant i had to plan my assault via Dublin from Cork) and be there for the Tuesday night shenanigans. I'll sleep on it. Luckily my course director has been a fan of the show from day one and was delighted when i told him i'd be missing for a couple of days and why
I'm trying to play down my excitement, though i'm finding it difficult to hold a general conversation without bringing up countdown. I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
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Is there a "smug" emoticon?Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
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I think your display picture has it covered, although that's not unique to this post. Then again, nor is your smugness.Charlie Reams wrote:Is there a "smug" emoticon?Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
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^ O'Neill... wins!Jon O'Neill wrote:I think your display picture has it covered, although that's not unique to this post. Then again, nor is your smugness.Charlie Reams wrote:Is there a "smug" emoticon?Andy Wilson wrote: I really need a girlfriend. Who likes countdown.
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Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action
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It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action
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For the right price Lesley I can see to it that certain forum members end up 'dropping out' .Charlie Reams wrote:It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.Lesley Hines wrote:Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action
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Not that Brian guy.
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I phoned this morning, enquiring about other dates, and was told that there are still places for the afternoon of the 18th, (2 semis and the final), but all tickets gone for 18th morning, and 17th.Charlie Reams wrote:It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.
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That's strange! I've just been offered tickets for the morning sessions of 17th and 18th, but not the afternoon!Howard Somerset wrote:I phoned this morning, enquiring about other dates, and was told that there are still places for the afternoon of the 18th, (2 semis and the final), but all tickets gone for 18th morning, and 17th.Charlie Reams wrote:It's fully booked, but you can ask to be put on the "waiting list" in case some people drop out.
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It sounds like there must be a certain amount of "flux" as people drop out.
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PM me...Ben Hunter wrote:For the right price Lesley I can see to it that certain forum members end up 'dropping out' .
They're booked out They've still got tickets for Wednesday morning, but I can't make it up there in time for that.
Still, everyone have a fantastic time and very best of luck to all the finalists
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Shame, it looks like Lesley can't make it now - unless someone selflessly offers her a ticket. Are any lone females - forumites or otherwise going, up for room sharing??? Cos if not, I'm gonna have to force myself on the boys. Still, play to your strengths, I say.
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Re: Who's going to the finals?
Do you prefer a Chinese or Indian, Sue?Sue Sanders wrote:Always up for a curry!JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
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Whichever has the biggest portion.Chris Corby wrote:Do you prefer a Chinese or Indian, Sue?Sue Sanders wrote:Always up for a curry!JackHurst wrote:Ill be around on tuesday night, but not Wednesday. If there are going to be a few around on the Tuesday night, I was thinking curry mile.
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I assumed my father was simply amused by the juxtaposition of 'Indian' and 'Sue' (Sioux).Sue Sanders wrote:Whichever has the biggest portion.
(I assume you're looking for a feedline for a knob gag Reputations must stay intact! )
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Does anyone fancy rooming with me and Dinos on the night of the 17th? Room cost would be £36.First come first served.
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Jon Corby wrote:I assumed my father was simply amused by the juxtaposition of 'Indian' and 'Sue' (Sioux).Sue Sanders wrote:Whichever has the biggest portion.
(I assume you're looking for a feedline for a knob gag Reputations must stay intact! )
But really, I'm easy.
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*whistles*Charlie Reams wrote:You're not able to understand jokes which are not about penises. We get it.
My reference to knob gags was made as a response to Charlie's comment, I'll have you know, young man.
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I can't wait for Wednesday!!! I'm up for a bash on Tuesday night too. Anyone fancy going out in Fallowfield? It's student haven, lots of horrible girls to leer at.... Andy. Not sure that any of them would like countdown though. The majority of them wear UGG boots (eeeuuurrrggghh). Bring your Mother too. I'm sure she'll love it. Failing that, I'm happy to go with the flow and just go to some bars in town, which would be much closer to your hotels.
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Hah. Well, i've actually just met a girl who doesn't particularly like countdown but thinks it's cute that i do, so we'll see how that goes for now, but besides that, i don't like horrible girls leering at me! I'm not coming over til Weds though, so, see you then! Up for watching the Ireland match?
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Any spare tickets or owt? Just realised I wouldn't mind coming after all, but I realise it's pretty late in the day to be asking.