+teamvennall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Thought it was English not not Scottish? Well, in that case, no-one south of the border is allowed 'dwam'!! Link to comment
+Bambi&Thumper Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Can only think of 3 dwarf dwell dwindle Paul Yep! Over to you! According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Not according to the West Wing last week... It's English not Scots... B. Link to comment
+teamvennall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Can only think of 3 dwarf dwell dwindle Paul Yep! Over to you! According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Not according to the West Wing last week... It's English not Scots... B. Ah well, I'm going to take some dwale, sink into a dwam and dwine away Link to comment
+Bambi&Thumper Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Ah well, I'm going to take some dwale, sink into a dwam and dwine away B. Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Thought it was English not not Scottish? Well, in that case, no-one south of the border is allowed 'dwam'!! Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? Link to comment
+teamvennall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Thought it was English not not Scottish? Well, in that case, no-one south of the border is allowed 'dwam'!! Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? Let's not go there... only dwam is a Scots word - dwine and dwalm are old English. Next question? And is the West Wing English?? Edited September 29, 2006 by teamvennall Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Thought it was English not not Scottish? Well, in that case, no-one south of the border is allowed 'dwam'!! Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? Let's not go there... only dwam is a Scots word - dwine and dwalm are old English. Next question? And is the West Wing English?? For certain dwalm is originally Scottish but you may be correct with dwine being OE Link to comment
+teamvennall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 According to Chambers... dwale dwam dwarf dwell dwindle dwine thats 6 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/style_ima...icons/icon6.gif Thought it was English not not Scottish? Well, in that case, no-one south of the border is allowed 'dwam'!! Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? Let's not go there... only dwam is a Scots word - dwine and dwalm are old English. Next question? And is the West Wing English?? For certain dwalm is originally Scottish but you may be correct with dwine being OE Ah well, I come from Leicestershire, so I'm not perfect! Link to comment
+Bambi&Thumper Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? It's OK, you've won!!! Your turn to set a Question... B. EDIT - I'm a long way from pefect too, but I DID check it elsewhere before I posted... Edited September 29, 2006 by Bambi&Thumper Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Oh! Yes. Everyone south o' border is alllowed to dwine, dwalm and a dwam but the question was English words. Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? It's OK, you've won!!! Your turn to set a Question... B. EDIT - I'm a long way from pefect too, but I DID check it elsewhere before I posted... You've caught me off guard. I didn't think that was enough to be the correct answer. I haven't got a question ready. Give me a few moments to think one up and everyone should be ready on their buzzers because it's bound to be an easy one. Paul Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? If that's your question, the answer is YES and NO. Do I get a Ding? Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? If that's your question, the answer is YES and NO. Do I get a Ding? Bob! NO! The question is now going to be a bit tougher. Toyah Wilcox ( It's a mysterwee) married the founder member of a 'regal' 60's/70's progressive rock band. The lead singer/guitarist of this band left to form one of the world's 1st 'Supergroups'. This singer/guitarist released a solo Christmas song that is recognised as one of the best Christmas singles of all time. What is the name of that artist? Link to comment
+Bambi&Thumper Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 You've caught me off guard. I didn't think that was enough to be the correct answer. I haven't got a question ready. Give me a few moments to think one up and everyone should be ready on their buzzers because it's bound to be an easy one. Paul That's what happened to us which is why you got the DW question! B. Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 You've caught me off guard. I didn't think that was enough to be the correct answer. I haven't got a question ready. Give me a few moments to think one up and everyone should be ready on their buzzers because it's bound to be an easy one. Paul That's what happened to us which is why you got the DW question! B. Thanks a million B & T Paul Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? If that's your question, the answer is YES and NO. Do I get a Ding? Bob! NO! The question is now going to be a bit tougher. Toyah Wilcox ( It's a mysterwee) married the founder member of a 'regal' 60's/70's progressive rock band. The lead singer/guitarist of this band left to form one of the world's 1st 'Supergroups'. This singer/guitarist released a solo Christmas song that is recognised as one of the best Christmas singles of all time. What is the name of that artist? Edited September 30, 2006 by The Red Kite Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) Robert Fripp Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? If that's your question, the answer is YES and NO. Do I get a Ding? Bob! NO! The question is now going to be a bit tougher. Toyah Wilcox ( It's a mysterwee) married the founder member of a 'regal' 60's/70's progressive rock band. The lead singer/guitarist of this band left to form one of the world's 1st 'Supergroups'. This singer/guitarist released a solo Christmas song that is recognised as one of the best Christmas singles of all time. What is the name of that artist? Edited September 30, 2006 by The Red Kite Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Robert Fripp Or am I being pedantic and Scots really are English after all? If that's your question, the answer is YES and NO. Do I get a Ding? Bob! NO! The question is now going to be a bit tougher. Toyah Wilcox ( It's a mysterwee) married the founder member of a 'regal' 60's/70's progressive rock band. The lead singer/guitarist of this band left to form one of the world's 1st 'Supergroups'. This singer/guitarist released a solo Christmas song that is recognised as one of the best Christmas singles of all time. What is the name of that artist? Sorry not Bob Fripp. He was the founding member of the group and is married to Toyah, but not lead singer and certainly never released any Christmas songs Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Are you sure the Christmas song was a solo effort - I thought it was credited to 'the supergroup'? Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The song was 'I believe in Father Christmas', by Greg Lake. Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The song was 'I believe in Father Christmas', by Greg Lake. Therefore the answer is 'Greg Lake' Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The song was 'I believe in Father Christmas', by Greg Lake. Therefore the answer is 'Greg Lake' Well done, Bob. Over to you. Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 We all know that something happened to the Mary Celeste, even if no-one knows exactly what. One thing that is known, however, is that Mary Celeste was not her name when she was launched. What was her name? Link to comment
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 We all know that something happened to the Mary Celeste, even if no-one knows exactly what. One thing that is known, however, is that Mary Celeste was not her name when she was launched. What was her name? The Black Pig Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The Black Pig That explains when everyone deserted it so fast. Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The Black Pig NO Link to comment
+studlyone Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Was it Amazon - or am I thinking websites again LOL. Ian Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Was it Amazon - or am I thinking websites again LOL. Ian That's the one. DING Link to comment
+studlyone Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 OK next question. There is a town in Wales with a huge name, can anyone tell me how many letters are in it? (the welsh name not the english translation) It translates as "St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave" Ian Link to comment
+Archer4 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 OK next question. There is a town in Wales with a huge name, can anyone tell me how many letters are in it? (the welsh name not the english translation) It translates as "St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave" Ian Pumdeg saith? Link to comment
+studlyone Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Sorry not that one (57) Link to comment
Vanya1 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Sorry not that one (57) llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobbiewilliamstysiliogogogoch Link to comment
+studlyone Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 When I saw that I thought - well thats gone and done it - the question was not what the name was but how many letters it had but looking at it, thats not spelt correctly (having 62 letters) so the question still stands. We've had two guesses now, one for 57 and one for 62. Anyone else care to take a stab at it? Link to comment
+The Golem Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) Sorry not that one (57) llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobbiewilliamstysiliogogogoch Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch 58 I make it... Edited October 1, 2006 by The Golem Link to comment
+studlyone Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Bingo, you've got it. 58 when written in English but it can also be 51 in welsh. Link to comment
Vanya1 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Sorry not that one (57) llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobbiewilliamstysiliogogogoch Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch 58 I make it... Link to comment
+The Golem Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) Picture round! Who hell he? Edited to add: No clicking on the picture and cheating please! Edited October 1, 2006 by The Golem Link to comment
+Seasider Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 No idea who the old geezer is but to add to the "dw" question the following "dw" words are listed in the full OED... dwale dwalm dwam dwang dwarf dwarfed dwarfify dwarfish dwarfism dwarfling dwarfness dwarfy dwaum dwawm dwble dweeb dwele dweled dwell dweller dwelling dwelster dwelt dwelth dweomercraeft dweomerlayk dwer dwere dwerf dwerg dwergh dwerowe dwete dwild dwile dwindle dwindled dwindling dwine dwined dwining dwle dwly dwme dwole dwr dwresse dwrfe dwte dwwe In addition there are the following hyphenated words.. dwa-grass dwarf-man dway-berry dwelling-house dwelling-place So the answer should have been 55! Cheers! Seasider Link to comment
+Fifth Barrowcliffe Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Picture round! Who hell he? Edited to add: No clicking on the picture and cheating please! He of lord of the rings/hobbit fame JRR Tolkein Link to comment
+teamvennall Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Picture round! Who hell he? Edited to add: No clicking on the picture and cheating please! He of lord of the rings/hobbit fame JRR Tolkein Would that be dwarf fame as well? lol Link to comment
+Fifth Barrowcliffe Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Who hell he? Edited to add: No clicking on the picture and cheating please! He of lord of the rings/hobbit fame JRR Tolkein Would that be dwarf fame as well? lol Are you dwelling on the dwarf? Link to comment
+The Golem Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 He of lord of the rings/hobbit fame JRR Tolkein Ding! While we're waiting for a question from Fifth Barrowcliffe... Which was the first jet airliner to enter commercial service? Link to comment
+The Golem Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ding! Next PUB QUIZ question please... Link to comment
Vanya1 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ding! Next PUB QUIZ question please... Here is one for you whilst youre all waiting: What does the term 'sifu' mean and where would you most likely come across it? Link to comment
+Fifth Barrowcliffe Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 He of lord of the rings/hobbit fame JRR Tolkein Ding! While we're waiting for a question from Fifth Barrowcliffe... Which was the first jet airliner to enter commercial service? A nice easy one. What is this the chemical formula for? HIJKLMNO Link to comment
+Fifth Barrowcliffe Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Water Haven't figured out how to make them big, but DING! Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) What is the first pair of 'amicable numbers'? Edited October 2, 2006 by rutson Link to comment
+teamvennall Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 What is the first pair of 'amicable numbers'? "You've got a friend" and "Friends like these"? java script:emoticon('', 'smid_5') Link to comment
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