+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 A hint - it's not furry.... Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he couldn't help but take it... is it some sort of disease or parasite? Helen Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he couldn't help but take it... is it some sort of disease or parasite? Helen mm nope... not a disease... maybe more of a passion... Link to comment
+chizu Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he couldn't help but take it... is it some sort of disease or parasite? Helen mm nope... not a disease... maybe more of a passion... a sheep? Link to comment
+chizu Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he couldn't help but take it... is it some sort of disease or parasite? Helen mm nope... not a disease... maybe more of a passion... or a cricket bat and ball? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he couldn't help but take it... is it some sort of disease or parasite? Helen mm nope... not a disease... maybe more of a passion... a sheep? It was Australia he went to not New Zealand..... Baaaaaaa.... Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Imagine you're on an expedition to an unexplored land on the other side of the world.. think of all the things any sensible Naval man would take with him... make a long list of possesions he may need.. and then ignore that and think of something else... Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) A deck of cards Edit to add: Hi Minxyy, welcome to geocaching! I saw you had logged some local caches, happy caching! Edited February 22, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 And No.. not a map... and nope not a deck of cards... nor was it an Ipod.... Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 A hint - it's not furry.... ... maybe more of a passion... Imagine you're on an expedition to an unexplored land on the other side of the world.. think of all the things any sensible Naval man would take with him... make a long list of possesions he may need.. and then ignore that and think of something else... Racehorse? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought a horse had fur? But nope not a horse... Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought a horse had fur? But nope not a horse... Horses have hair not fur. I take it though that it's not an animal? nor was it an Ipod.... Is it music related? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought a horse had fur? But nope not a horse... Horses have hair not fur. I take it though that it's not an animal? nor was it an Ipod.... Is it music related? Ok I'ts not hairy or furry or feathered...... and the Ipod thing could well be a clue... Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought a horse had fur? But nope not a horse... Horses have hair not fur. I take it though that it's not an animal? nor was it an Ipod.... Is it music related? Ok I'ts not hairy or furry or feathered...... and the Ipod thing could well be a clue... A musical instrumen? Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 ... maybe more of a passion... Imagine you're on an expedition to an unexplored land on the other side of the world.. think of all the things any sensible Naval man would take with him... make a long list of possesions he may need.. and then ignore that and think of something else... and the Ipod thing could well be a clue... Well I doubt there was any recording equipment available back then So, did he take an orchestra to play live music? Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought a horse had fur? But nope not a horse... Horses have hair not fur. I take it though that it's not an animal? nor was it an Ipod.... Is it music related? Ok I'ts not hairy or furry or feathered...... and the Ipod thing could well be a clue... A passion... Ipod... music... musical instrument.... Guitars were not the thing so a violin? Or can we go really stupid and go for something big like a piano? Helen Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 A mandolin? A harpsichord? A mouth organ? Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 a wobble board? Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 didgeridoo? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ah a DING in E#Major to Helen... He did indeed take a piano with him to Australia... George Bouchier Worgan (1757-1838) came to New South Wales as surgeon on HMS Sirius, the flagship of the First Fleet. He had joined the British Navy in 1775, serving as surgeon's second mate from February 1778, then as naval surgeon from March 1780. He remained in New South Wales only until 1791, when he returned to England to continue in the medical profession (as a surgeon's mate and surgeon) till about 1800, retiring on half-pay to take up farming, though with little success. So there we go..... Link to comment
+chizu Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ah a DING in E#Major to Helen... He did indeed take a piano with him to Australia... George Bouchier Worgan (1757-1838) came to New South Wales as surgeon on HMS Sirius, the flagship of the First Fleet. He had joined the British Navy in 1775, serving as surgeon's second mate from February 1778, then as naval surgeon from March 1780. He remained in New South Wales only until 1791, when he returned to England to continue in the medical profession (as a surgeon's mate and surgeon) till about 1800, retiring on half-pay to take up farming, though with little success. So there we go..... But did he take the piano back with him, I wonder? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ah a DING in E#Major to Helen... He did indeed take a piano with him to Australia... George Bouchier Worgan (1757-1838) came to New South Wales as surgeon on HMS Sirius, the flagship of the First Fleet. He had joined the British Navy in 1775, serving as surgeon's second mate from February 1778, then as naval surgeon from March 1780. He remained in New South Wales only until 1791, when he returned to England to continue in the medical profession (as a surgeon's mate and surgeon) till about 1800, retiring on half-pay to take up farming, though with little success. So there we go..... But did he take the piano back with him, I wonder? I happen to know he left it in Australia... the full story can be found here... Australias First Piano Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ah a DING in E#Major to Helen... He did indeed take a piano with him to Australia... That ding is just the right key to suit my voice A piano sounds suitably silly although I did not expect to get it right. Now I have visions of him explaining to the captain how it will calm down the inmates on the long voyage, help to woo the locals on arrival and bond the sailors with some good ole sing-a-long Anyhow... the next question... a musical one me thinks: David Bowie wrote some words to a french song but before he got to publish or record it the rights were bought by someone else and new words written. This song went on to be a massive hit. As a response to this Bowie wrote a song with a similar chord structure although it has not made him the millions the other song has made for the other writer. The question is what was the massive hit written to that french song and what was the song David Bowie wrote in response? Helen Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) No takers? Do we need a hint...? I will tell you that the french song was called Comme d'habitude and the Bowie version was called Even a Fool Learns to Love, Helen Edited February 22, 2007 by T-girls Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Aha! One I think I know. Was that My Way? I've a feeling Paul Anka was the guy who did the translation as well. Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Aha! One I think I know. Was that My Way? I've a feeling Paul Anka was the guy who did the translation as well. That Paul Anka wrote the words we all know was to be my next hint. Yes that song is My Way... The ding will be given for the song David Bowie wrote as a riposte, Helen Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Edited, after re-reading the original question. My bad It is early after all Edited February 23, 2007 by Nediam Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 OK, time to start guessing at Bowie songs Is it "Starman"? Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 OK, time to start guessing at Bowie songs Is it "Starman"? Nope... it is perhaps one which is not as famous although it has been played on the tele recently Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 OK, time to start guessing at Bowie songs Is it "Starman"? Nope... it is perhaps one which is not as famous although it has been played on the tele recently Life on Mars Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Life on Mars Ding! It was indeed Life on Mars that Bowie wrote in response. They do not sound that similar but it becomes more apparent when you play the chords. My Way is a bit more looking back on one's life at the end and deciding that one did as much as one could, whereas Life on Mars is a bit more like is that all there is? Perhaps it sums up the different opinions across the Atlantic? Over to Marty... Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Life on Mars Ding! It was indeed Life on Mars that Bowie wrote in response. They do not sound that similar but it becomes more apparent when you play the chords. My Way is a bit more looking back on one's life at the end and deciding that one did as much as one could, whereas Life on Mars is a bit more like is that all there is? Perhaps it sums up the different opinions across the Atlantic? Over to Marty... I'm really struggling to think of a question here, so having just spotted a DVD out of the corner of my eye: Name the three stars of the film "Oh Mr Porter" Geocaching connection (contains spoiler pic and the answers so don't look!!!) Edited February 24, 2007 by MartyBartfast Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Is that the one with Will Hay? He discovered a giant white spot on Saturn, you know. Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Is that the one with Will Hay? He discovered a giant white spot on Saturn, you know. Yes, and Yes. He was a very acomplished amature astronomer. Just need to come up with his 2 co-stars (they appeared in several of his films portraying the same characters) Edited February 24, 2007 by MartyBartfast Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 That'd be the old goat of a man, and the chubby youngster. No idea of their names though I'm sure someone will though Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 That'd be the old goat of a man, and the chubby youngster. No idea of their names though I'm sure someone will though I'll bet Eckington remembers. Link to comment
+Eckington Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 That'd be the old goat of a man, and the chubby youngster. No idea of their names though I'm sure someone will though I'll bet Eckington remembers. ....only because of what you told me when you bounced me on your knee all those years ago Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Hint, and I'll take either the actors names or the characters they portrayed. Edited February 25, 2007 by MartyBartfast Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Well the one in the arms is Goose or "Goosey" to his friends, clueless about the rest though! Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Hint, and I'll take either the actors names or the characters they portrayed. O.K. it looks like I'm the only one old/sad enough to know this, so if no-one can come up with the original answer, here's a supplemental question. This film, and particularly the three characters shown here, gave a writer the idea for a plot outline for a British TV sitcom, what was that sitcom? Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Hint, and I'll take either the actors names or the characters they portrayed. O.K. it looks like I'm the only one old/sad enough to know this, so if no-one can come up with the original answer, here's a supplemental question. This film, and particularly the three characters shown here, gave a writer the idea for a plot outline for a British TV sitcom, what was that sitcom? Last of the Summer Wine?? Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Last of the Summer Wine?? I can see your thinking, but no. Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 ... here's a supplemental question. This film, and particularly the three characters shown here, gave a writer the idea for a plot outline for a British TV sitcom, what was that sitcom? Don't know who the film characters were, but was the sitcom 'Oh Doctor Beeching', staring the Hi-di-hi crew? Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Don't know who the film characters were, but was the sitcom 'Oh Doctor Beeching', staring the Hi-di-hi crew? Again I can see the reasoning, but no. However one of the writers of Oh Doctor Beeching was also one of the writers of the sitcom I'm looking for. Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Steptoe and Son? (Random guess) Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The others who are with Will Hay are Moor Marriott and Graham Moffat. Will Hay was playing Mr Porter as the film was "Oh Mr Porter". No, I haven't googled it, I asked fountain of all knowledge, on such trivia, my Dad! He first saw the film when it came out in 1937, his Dad took him to Bournemouth to see something at The Pavillion theatre, it was full, so they went to the cinema and saw this film instead. He says it was the first film he ever saw and he was 7 years old. Dad reckons the spin off was "Oh Dr Beeching" and is now reciting the song ... Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The others who are with Will Hay are Moor Marriott and Graham Moffat. Will Hay was playing Mr Porter as the film was "Oh Mr Porter". No, I haven't googled it, I asked fountain of all knowledge, on such trivia, my Dad! He first saw the film when it came out in 1937, his Dad took him to Bournemouth to see something at The Pavillion theatre, it was full, so they went to the cinema and saw this film instead. He says it was the first film he ever saw and he was 7 years old. Dad reckons the spin off was "Oh Dr Beeching" and is now reciting the song ... BIG DING to your dad. Will Hay played the rather pompous and slightly bungling station master, who had been promoted above his abilities. Moor Marriot played Harbottle, the old timer who'd been on the railways all his life, Graham Moffat played albert, the younger slightly stupid boy. When trying to think of a basis for forming the platoon in Dad's Army one of the writers (I think it was Jimmy Perry, but could have been David Croft) thought of this film and started with Mainwaring, Jones & Pike, then built the rest of the platoon around them. Link to comment
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