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From the Surrey Mirror (29th October 2009)

Celebrating... A Countdown and quiz fanatic Janet's 100th birthday

A Countdown connoisseur has celebrated her 100th birthday with a special visit from the mayor. Janet Stanley, an expert at the Channel 4 quiz show, was joined by friends and relatives for her centenary bash on Tuesday October 13. Lisa Damond, of Eversfield Care Home, where Miss Stanley lives, said she had a great day.
"She watches Countdown every day - she's fanatical about it. She received a card from the show, which we arranged for her, and we hope to get her on the TV one day!"
Miss Stanley is captain of the quiz team at the care home and is a fierce competitor.
Lisa said, "She is the best at quizzes, you would definitely want her on your team."
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Mayor, Richard Mantle, was special guest.

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Kevin Thurlow wrote:an expert at the Channel 4 quiz show

I remember a Stuart Earl (PBUH) story about an old woman who claimed to be an "expert" at Countdown, so he agreed to play a few practice rounds with her. She began by asking for an O.

Charlie Reams wrote:

Kevin Thurlow wrote:an expert at the Channel 4 quiz show

I remember a Stuart Earl (PBUH) story about an old woman who claimed to be an "expert" at Countdown, so he agreed to play a few practice rounds with her. She began by asking for an O.

That reminds me of the time I opened up a tin of Alphabetti spaghetti only to find that they contained only O's til I realised I opened up a tin of spaghetti hoops by mistake

Charlie Reams wrote:

Kevin Thurlow wrote:an expert at the Channel 4 quiz show

I remember a Stuart Earl (PBUH) story about an old woman who claimed to be an "expert" at Countdown, so he agreed to play a few practice rounds with her. She began by asking for an O.

She was playing reverse goatdown, you clot.

(lol@spaghetti hoops too)

Marc Meakin wrote: That reminds me of the time I opened up a tin of Alphabetti spaghetti only to find that they contained only O's til I realised I opened up a tin of spaghetti hoops by mistake

Ha. Nice one. [Marseille nil]

Very nice!

Very Marseille!

Nancy.