+MartyBartfast Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 There was a Chin Ho in Hawaii Five 0 da da da da daaaa daaaaa da da da da daaaa Book him Danno. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 A Ding! for Mr Bartfast. Hawaii seems pretty appealing right now, for some reason... Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Bumping the thread - Marty, ask us anything or shall one of us ask something? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Under the 'You get a week to pose your question' rule, this is now open to anyone to jump in. And since I've been sitting on a good one for a while: Which film character said, "I have done... questionable things"? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Would that be from the film Blade Runner, the character Ray Battie (Rutger Hauer) Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Would that be from the film Blade Runner, the character Ray Battie (Rutger Hauer)From 1982, as set in November 2019. That's a high speed Ding for Martin and or Linda. But I bet it was Martin Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the ding, and you were right it was all Martin Can you name the computer, and the sci-fi series it was used in? Edited January 13, 2014 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm not sure about the spelling, but it looks like Oric from Blake's Seven Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm not sure about the spelling, but it looks like Oric from Blake's Seven That’s a ding for MTH Orac is indeed from the British science fiction television series Blake's 7. The voice of Orac was Peter Tuddenham, except in its initial episode where he was played by Derek Farr. Orac was supposedly a highly advanced supercomputer developed by the scientist Ensor.To me it looks more like an evil geocache Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks, but very generous since I got the name wrong! Sticking with computers, Tommy Flowers designed which early computer? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks, but very generous since I got the name wrong! Sticking with computers, Tommy Flowers designed which early computer? As you said in your answer you weren’t sure of the spelling As to you question, I recall that he was at Bletchley park along with Alan Turing and both worked on Colossus Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Colossus gets the Ding. Bletchley is really worth a visit, and there's a nice D5 puzzle cache to find. Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for the ding Now, can you name the film and who played George Webber? Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That would be 10. Dudley Moore was in it I think, so I'll go for him. Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That would be 10. Dudley Moore was in it I think, so I'll go for him. DING DING over to you Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thank you very much. Which other three people did Moore appear with in 'Beyond the Fringe'? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Peter Cook, Alan Bennett and a name that's on the tip of my tongue. Let me get back to you! Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Peter Cook, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller. It's so sad there are few comics as funny or as satirical! Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Never mind, wasn't reading properly! Edited January 16, 2014 by Beach_hut Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 A nice shiny ding for tony4in1. Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 OK using the reason we are all here - GC24GQP-Braycastle Walk, a cache in Hastings asks the cacher about Grey Owl's birth date, what was his birth name? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I know he was a fake, played in a film by Pierce Brosnan. I know it wasn't Archibald Leach (Cary Grant) but it was something like that. Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I know he was a fake, played in a film by Pierce Brosnan. I know it wasn't Archibald Leach (Cary Grant) but it was something like that. Sorry, he wasn't a fake, just misunderstood. Yes he was played in a film by Pierce Brosnan (and if you are looking for clues to his home in that film forget it) But you are getting close with the name! Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I thought he passed himself off as a native american ('red indian' at the time) having been born in... Brighton? Anyway, I'm not going to get this. A little clue? Also - Page 200. Woo Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Born in Hastings, lived in Hastings, OK went to America and came back dressed as one with his tribal name that had been given him. Clue - watch the film? Or visit Hastings Museum. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hastings! Of course. The clue was in the question Since this has rolled over a page, I'll do a question reminder: What was Grey Owl's birth name? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I don't think this one is going to get an answer.... Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 If this were Pointless, £250 may be getting added to the prize money... tony4in1, can we have an extra clue please? Quote Link to comment
Blue Square Thing Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I don't think this one is going to get an answer.... Hmmm - isn't the answer on wikipedia? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I don't think this one is going to get an answer.... Hmmm - isn't the answer on wikipedia? as pure the rules there is no googling allowed Rule 1 - No googling! Rule 2 - Try and keep your question at the level someone in a pub quiz might be able to answer... Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I don't think this one is going to get an answer.... Hmmm - isn't the answer on wikipedia? yep, and it will also be on IMDB, but I wouldn't use them any more than I would use google unless explicitly told it was OK by the question setter. Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 As I can't really give a clue, it's one of those things you remember or don't, how about I put you all out of your misery and give an easier one? Grey Owl was Archie Belaney - I would have accepted Bellamy. So let's get an easier one - What is the first line of the Spanish National Anthem? (slightly tricky question) Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 As I can't really give a clue, it's one of those things you remember or don't, how about I put you all out of your misery and give an easier one? Grey Owl was Archie Belaney - I would have accepted Bellamy. So let's get an easier one - What is the first line of the Spanish National Anthem? (slightly tricky question) AFAICR there are no words.....??? Quote Link to comment
Blue Square Thing Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Hmmm - isn't the answer on wikipedia? as pure the rules there is no googling allowed Rule 1 - No googling! Rule 2 - Try and keep your question at the level someone in a pub quiz might be able to answer... There are rules? ;-) Shirley those should be guidelines, no? :-) Edited February 9, 2014 by Blue Square Thing Quote Link to comment
+tony4in1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 What is the first line of the Spanish National Anthem? (slightly tricky question) AFAICR there are no words.....??? Ding! for dodgydaved, I did say it was a slightly trick question. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have been given some presa and some pluma - what should I do with them (and why)? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 As a Chef I should know the answer to this. I would hope that you cooked and eat them, as they are the tender cuts of Spanish pork meat, taken from the loin next to the neck and behind the shoulder. Not my question, but haven’t we had this question before? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not my question, but haven’t we had this question before? ....I have a sneaking suspicion that you are correct - both in your answer and surmise -I do vaguely remember asking it before!! (...ad I have another sneaking feeling you might have answered it before :lol: ) Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not my question, but haven’t we had this question before? ....I have a sneaking suspicion that you are correct - both in your answer and surmise -I do vaguely remember asking it before!! (...ad I have another sneaking feeling you might have answered it before :lol: ) now you mention it, you may be correct about me answering it as well Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not my question, but haven’t we had this question before? ....I have a sneaking suspicion that you are correct - both in your answer and surmise -I do vaguely remember asking it before!! (...ad I have another sneaking feeling you might have answered it before :lol: ) now you mention it, you may be correct about me answering it as well ooops! Found it! Less than a year ago as well - sorry!! Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks for the ooops! Now for something a bit different What hobby would you be taking part in? If you were using DMC, Anchor or Madeira Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I was expecting this to have been answered by now as I have had no electric /internet since 3pm Wednesday But, as it hasn’t, let give you a hint. It is more of a feminine hobby but a lot of men do it too. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I was expecting this to have been answered by now as I have had no electric /internet since 3pm Wednesday But, as it hasn’t, let give you a hint. It is more of a feminine hobby but a lot of men do it too. My Mum used to have Anchor Silks in her sewing machine box (I played with the empty bobbins) so I will plump for embroidery ......... Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I was expecting this to have been answered by now as I have had no electric /internet since 3pm Wednesday But, as it hasn’t, let give you a hint. It is more of a feminine hobby but a lot of men do it too. My Mum used to have Anchor Silks in her sewing machine box (I played with the empty bobbins) so I will plump for embroidery ......... That’s a ding for dodgydave They are manufacturers of silks for embroidery, cross stitch etc Over to you Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 OK - sticking with sports and pastimes (very loose link there!) What sport uses pieces of equipment that measure 2.74 m (9ft) by 1.525 m (5ft)? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm going to have a stab at snooker/billiards (the table). Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm going to have a stab at snooker/billiards (the table). Nope - if you stab at that you will rip the baize [] Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 OK - sticking with sports and pastimes (very loose link there!) What sport uses pieces of equipment that measure 2.74 m (9ft) by 1.525 m (5ft)? Gymnastics - Trampoline? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I think it might be Boris' favourite: Wiff-Waff. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Table tennis ? Quote Link to comment
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