+Pajaholic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've a feeling he had a go in 86 (88 was a Summer Olympic year, I think) IIRC the Summer and Winter Olympics were still in the same year in the 1980s. 1984 seems too far back, and 1992 too far forward (at least with reference to my own memorable events). So I'll guess it wasn't in the Olympics, which suggests the World Games and it had to be before 1988. So, another stab in the gloom: 1987? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I think he qualified for the 88 olympics at the World ski jump championships in 1987 I spotted him as a torch bearer in Winnipeg earlier this year. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 In that case, I'm not sure 84 *was* too early. So I'll say that Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 lets try 1987 Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've a feeling he had a go in 86 (88 was a Summer Olympic year, I think) IIRC the Summer and Winter Olympics were still in the same year in the 1980s. 1984 seems too far back, and 1992 too far forward (at least with reference to my own memorable events). So I'll guess it wasn't in the Olympics, which suggests the World Games and it had to be before 1988. So, another stab in the gloom: 1987? I'll give you a DING for that as it's close enough. It was, in fact, the World Championships in 1987 where he finished 55th which was high enough for him to qualify for the 1988 Winter Olympics.... The rest, as they say, is history. Quote Link to comment
+Pajaholic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks, Pharisee. I suspect that this one's a bit obscure - so I'll give the ding to whoever comes closest IMO if the answer I have isn't given in a couple of days: Defining an "aircraft carrier" to be something moving that includes a platform designed and successfully used for fixed-wing aircraft (other than models or UAVs) to land upon, what is/was the World's smallest aircraft carrier? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 In an episode of "Fall guy" Lee Majors landed a plane on the roof of a campervan, I don't know what make but it was about same as a Ford Transit Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) That twin hulled Japanese submarine that was shown on TV a couple of weeks ago? Edited February 17, 2010 by Lost in Space Quote Link to comment
+Pajaholic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Lost in Space: AFAICT, that twin-hulled Japanese WWII submarine was meant to launch aircraft on a one-way mission - i.e. no capability to land them. norsch: You're in pole position so far should nobody give the right answer! ( !) Geoff Quote Link to comment
+Pajaholic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 A mini? I didn't think it'd got this fast, but I'll give you a DING for that. Incredibly IMO, of Jim Greenshields (Chief Flying Instructor at Somerset Microlights, Dunkeswell) landing a Thruster on a mini driven by Dave Pearce, and . Jim had previously ! Over to akettlet! Geoff Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Lost in Space: AFAICT, that twin-hulled Japanese WWII submarine was meant to launch aircraft on a one-way mission - i.e. no capability to land them. norsch: You're in pole position so far should nobody give the right answer! ( !) Geoff no thats way bigger than the one off "Fall guy" Quote Link to comment
+Unobtainium Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 In which year did the then fastest and the then largest passenger aircraft BOTH make their maiden flights? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 1969 - 747 and Concorde. Quote Link to comment
+Unobtainium Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 DING - Simply Paul. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks for that. Which film starred Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks for that. Which film starred Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov? Logan's Run? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I knew that was too easy as I typed it. Ding! Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Another quickie I think: Name the sea areas (a-la Radio 4 shipping forcast) that lie immediately off the South coast of England. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Wight (as in Isle of) ? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 portland plymouth wight dover Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 portland plymouth wight dover Them's the ones. DING Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............? Quote Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............? Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond... Edited February 18, 2010 by Birdman-of-liskatraz Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............? Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond... DING Quote Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............? Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond... DING Only easy as I happened to have "Rutleys Elements of Mineralogy" on my desk! So on the same theme... Name the only metal ore to begin with the letter Q - though it's probably much better known by an alternative name. Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............? Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond... DING Only easy as I happened to have "Rutleys Elements of Mineralogy" on my desk! So on the same theme... Name the only metal ore to begin with the letter Q - though it's probably much better known by an alternative name. Frank Rutley I think only names one, but looking through my books I have found four, although only one is common enough to be mined. So I will go for Quenselite Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Quicksilver? Better known as mercury which is found naturally as the ore cinnabar. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I don't know the answer but it could do with a 'bump' Quote Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Gosh - I thought (In fact I know!) I posted an answer days ago..... The answer I was looking for (Whilst may not being totally correct!) was Quicksilver.... (and apologies to the experts - I was working to Rutley's) so a ding to Madam Cholet... Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? Sounds like it has to be a 'little' place.... Tibet? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? I remember this from Michael Palin on tv I think Nepal Edited March 3, 2010 by norsch Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? I remember this from Michael Palin on tv I think Nepal Very close but wrong. Quote Link to comment
+goldpot Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? Wales Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? Wales Bhutan Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language? Wales Bhutan I'm sending Goldpot to the corner for being silly (or at least I hope he was) DING to gold735uk Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Explain the link between February 14, 1929 and the 2007 film L'amour caché Hope thats ok because i have never done a quiz question before Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there. Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there. Alessandro Capone was director, so all I can come up with is the link between surnames Capone. Alphonse Capone being behind the ST Valentines Massacre Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there. Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem. DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead. L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone. Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there. Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem. DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead. L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone. Oh, beaten by one minute. That'll teach me to be multi tasking (drinking tea and texting). Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there. Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem. DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead. L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone. Oh, beaten by one minute. That'll teach me to be multi tasking (drinking tea and texting). First time I have played this, I assume I have to wait for the confirmation of my answer in the form of a ding? haha! I should admit that it was a lucky stumble that got me the answer :-s I have never seen the film! Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 To easy for you lot, DING to Rob Marsh Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ok, What links East Grinstead, Boxing Day and the Duke of Bohemia (907–935) together? Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ok, What links East Grinstead, Boxing Day and the Duke of Bohemia (907–935) together? Good King Wenceslas This carol was written by John Mason Neale in the town of East Grinstead. The story in the carol is about the King (or Duke) of Bohemia, seeing peasants, on Boxing Day, from his castle and taking food and wood to them. Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 gOTTA TAKE ONE OF THE gEOKIDS SWIMMING SO IF THE ANTICIPATED dING COMES SOMEONE ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE BECAUSE I WILL BE SQUEEZING A COUPLE OF CAches in whilst out, i cant go anywhere without trying to squeeze some in, sorry about the caps Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 gOTTA TAKE ONE OF THE gEOKIDS SWIMMING SO IF THE ANTICIPATED dING COMES SOMEONE ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE BECAUSE I WILL BE SQUEEZING A COUPLE OF CAches in whilst out, i cant go anywhere without trying to squeeze some in, sorry about the caps DING! Quote Link to comment
gold735uk Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, got his degree in which subject ? Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, got his degree in which subject ? Electrical Engineering. I know that because my brother went to uni with him. Quote Link to comment
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