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I'm not going to start the spoilers thread today - I'm going to let James Robinson do it just to piss Davy off.

Over to you James . . .

Derek Hazell wrote:I'm not going to start the spoilers thread today - I'm going to let James Robinson do it just to piss Davy off.

Over to you James . . .

To make it a bit easier simply copy & paste these details then fill in the blanks James

Day

Month

Year

Time

Weather

Champion

Number of wins

Number required for "Octochamp"

Average score

Predicted seeding

Challenger

D.C. Guest

Any other info

Thank you, Derek. (and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk (Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

How about David Sullivan?

James Robinson wrote:Thank you, Derek. (and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk (Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

Tony Parsons or Brian Reade.

James Robinson wrote:Thank you, Derek. (and no thank you, Davy.)

Today's match-up could be a critical point in Series 61. Should Tom lose, the quarter-finals will be completed, leaving the last 4 prelims as an intriguing competition to see who will be carryover champion for Series 62.

He's done well so far, just missing out on a good century yesterday. Maybe he has been getting some tips from Kirk (Probably not!)

It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James

James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites

Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

Phil Reynolds wrote:

James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites

Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

They're the silent majority that Jon Gaunt speaks on behalf of.

Davy Affleck wrote:What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James

Nice and sunny, for once. My team are going to deck Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

Phil Reynolds wrote:

James Robinson wrote:It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites

Is he? Where are all the posts from people who like him?

I think Charlie and Damo kind of defended him. (although I admit it doesn't necessarily mean they like him)

NEGATORS for round 4

WRONGEST is invalid on Lexplorer.

Also RESPITED

Marc Meakin wrote:Also RESPITED

and SPIDERED

QUEAN also

I'm surprised the "custardy" Marc didn't get TRIFLES.

Also was upset to not see a repeat of Rachel's STD gag in the previous round!

STIFLERS RD 13

It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

I was surprised "Aquae" was disallowed- make it at scrabble all the time. Likewise "Quean" was missed by Susie- a scrabble favourite!
Pleased to say I got "Origami" and "Realists"

Liam Tiernan wrote:STIFLERS RD 13

And FRAILEST

Final numbers (100-(9x3))x6 +25=463 (10 mins though)

I was pleased with TRIMIX in round 6 and then DC had ORIGAMI. I always find this an impressive spot, including when James Doohan got it in the finals of Series 60.

I thought DC were on top form today, dont think they missed much did they? Beat me in pretty much every round..maybe its because I only just woke up..or because I am shit.

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?

Charlie Reams wrote:

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?

Most odd. I guess he was being utterly clever, then. In a way.

COSSETED in round 11.

Liam Tiernan wrote:

Marc Meakin wrote:Also RESPITED

and SPIDERED

And PRIESTED

James Robinson wrote:

Davy Affleck wrote:What's the weather like & who is your team playing this weekend James

Nice and sunny, for once. My team are going to deck Leeds United on Saturday lunchtime.

I beg to disagree! I think your lot are going to get a good hiding!! (Well, I hope so anyway!)

Matt Morrison wrote:

Charlie Reams wrote:

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

That would be correct, historically speaking. It's a bit weird nowadays though, isn't it?

Most odd. I guess he was being utterly clever, then. In a way.

The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).

Alec Rivers wrote: The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).

I actually meant the Greek τραυμα (wound), wherein αυ is pronounced "ow". Don't know much Dutch as such.

James Robinson wrote: Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

Simon Barnes, Caitlin Moran and Johann Hari spring to mind.

Eoin Monaghan wrote:COSSETED in round 11.

Slightly hard to make COSSETED with only 1 E in the selection, Eoin.

Alternative to 1st Numbers:

75 - 10 = 65, 65 / 5 = 13, 13 - 7 = 6, 6 x 100 = 600, 600 - 3 = 597

CATHODE in Round 7
SALTIRES in Round 13

JEFF STELLING HATES DISABLEDS


Jeff: "I hate people that park in disabled spaces"

"I think we should monitor what our kids look at on the Internet. There are a lot of perverts and conmen on it." - Jon Gaunt, 2009

Why did nobody else think of that? What a trailblazer this guy is!

Hey Jon, show your kids this: Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

Daniel H wrote:Hey Jon, show your kids this: Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

I'm not fat.

Daniel H wrote:Your dad's a fat, smug, annoying wanker.

Young man, I'm going to have words with you about language like that. Don't disrespect your father.
(Hang on, are you not my Daniel? )

Matt Morrison wrote:It's what, sorry, Jeff? Trow-matic? Hmm.

In my experience as many people use the 'trow' as the 'tror'. I use either -it depends, but not sure on what.

Mind you, I always say 'sez' for 'says'

Charlie Reams wrote:

Alec Rivers wrote: The Dutch pronunciation of the diphthong AU is more-or-less like Jeff said it. I think a number of Middle English vowels were much more like Dutch, so this could indeed be an accurate throw-back (as Charlie suggests).

I actually meant the Greek τραυμα (wound), wherein αυ is pronounced "ow". Don't know much Dutch as such.

Oh okay. I thought you might know how similar certain aspects of the two languages were a few hundred years ago (esp. pronunciation), prior to the vowel shifts (and grammatical changes) that have since occurred in English. [Source: Some Oxford publication or other (I can't remember which - probably an etymological dictionary).]

James Robinson wrote: It seems that Jon Gaunt is still dividing opinions among fellow forumites, especially after his talk about food yesterday, but I'm still on the "not so sure" side of things about him. Still, we could always plead to Damian to bring on a journalist who is the direct opposite to Gaunt.

Any suggestions

I doubt it.