+The Patrician Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Town in Brazil isn't it? May be named after some bloke! Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 IIRC it's a place - a town or region of South America, probably Argentina, where lots of cattle roam. Quote
+The Blorenges Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Town in Brazil isn't it? May be named after some bloke! No, sorry. Quote
+The Blorenges Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 IIRC it's a place - a town or region of South America, probably Argentina, where lots of cattle roam. You're getting there... not actually Argentina (surprisingly). Care to extrapolate a bit? (Do it carefully - don't strain anything) MrsB Quote
+keehotee Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 OK, quick question before Fianccetto gets back all newly coiffed: Fray Bentos corned beef, steak and kidney pie, meatballs, chilli con carne... Who/Where/What is/was Fray Bentos? MrsB It's a port in Uraguay. I still have a rather tatty shore pass stuck in the back of my discharge book from Fray Bentos. Apart from corned beef (which we didn't load) they ship coffee, raw copper, and South America's biggest grossing export (which will remain unnamed by me) from there. Quote
+The Blorenges Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 OK, quick question before Fianccetto gets back all newly coiffed: Fray Bentos corned beef, steak and kidney pie, meatballs, chilli con carne... Who/Where/What is/was Fray Bentos? MrsB It's a port in Uraguay. I still have a rather tatty shore pass stuck in the back of my discharge book from Fray Bentos. Apart from corned beef (which we didn't load) they ship coffee, raw copper, and South America's biggest grossing export (which will remain unnamed by me) from there. Have a ding for that. More FB corned beef goodness here: here. Got to love corned beef hash... MrsB Quote
+Fianccetto Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'm back and almost recovered from the cost of the haircut. Hum, is now a good time for my one? ...here's one. Don't think we've asked it here yet... Which countries have the Union Jack/Union Flag (you know the one) on their national flag and sing 'God Save the Queen' as one of their national anthems. There are 2 countries on 2 non-European continents I'm expecting. Quote
+keehotee Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'm back and almost recovered from the cost of the haircut. Hum, is now a good time for my one? ...here's one. Don't think we've asked it here yet... Which countries have the Union Jack/Union Flag (you know the one) on their national flag and sing 'God Save the Queen' as one of their national anthems. There are 2 countries on 2 non-European continents I'm expecting. <<trying to cover all bases.... Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Bermuda, Tristan Dacouna???? Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I was gonna say Malta.......im sure there english and live for our queen....other than that im lost but would be interested to see the answer. Also Mrs B....YOU CANNOT BEAT ABIT OF CORN BEEF HASH.....how do u make yours though, does it have a pastry top or is it just like a gravy soup with potatoes onions carrots and lots and lots of corn beef in it ??? Im hungry now Quote
+keehotee Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Also Mrs B....YOU CANNOT BEAT ABIT OF CORN BEEF HASH.....how do u make yours though, does it have a pastry top or is it just like a gravy soup with potatoes onions carrots and lots and lots of corn beef in it ??? Pastry?? Gravy ????? You heathen! Mashed taters, chopped up corned beef, fried onions. (that's a full stop). All mixed together and fried. Anything else is garnish...... Edited to add - with a fried egg or two on top. Edited July 19, 2011 by keehotee Quote
+Fianccetto Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I'm back and almost recovered from the cost of the haircut. Hum, is now a good time for my one? ...here's one. Don't think we've asked it here yet... Which countries have the Union Jack/Union Flag (you know the one) on their national flag and sing 'God Save the Queen' as one of their national anthems. There are 2 countries on 2 non-European continents I'm expecting. <<trying to cover all bases.... Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Bermuda, Tristan Dacouna???? Well it's a ding for the first two keehotee (Canada and New Zealand). I was surprised when I read this the other day, but it made sense when I thought about it. (I make a sort of corned beef hash with fried up onion, potato, green beans and other leftover veg like carrots, and a little corned beef thrown in.) Edited July 19, 2011 by Fianccetto Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 No gravy added ??? The gravy makes it even better! N not mashed tatie it has to be boiled taties yum yum Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 OK, quick question before Fianccetto gets back all newly coiffed: Fray Bentos corned beef, steak and kidney pie, meatballs, chilli con carne... Who/Where/What is/was Fray Bentos? MrsB Fray Bentos and cheap red wine is all they eat in the argentine, But after a scrap with the English navy they asked for the recipe for chips n gravy! The answer is already given... It's the capital of Rio Negro, Uruguay. Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I'm back and almost recovered from the cost of the haircut. Hum, is now a good time for my one? ...here's one. Don't think we've asked it here yet... Which countries have the Union Jack/Union Flag (you know the one) on their national flag and sing 'God Save the Queen' as one of their national anthems. There are 2 countries on 2 non-European continents I'm expecting. For the Union Flag: Hawaii, though that's a state. Australia/new Zealand Bermuda Cayman islands Falklands Fiji Montserrat Pitcairn islands St Helena And... The UK!!!! And lots more I can't think of! Anthem... Uk, Canada, New Zealand Australia... ...stuck now! Union Jack: none. Edited July 19, 2011 by NattyBooshka Quote
+Fianccetto Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'm back and almost recovered from the cost of the haircut. Hum, is now a good time for my one? ...here's one. Don't think we've asked it here yet... Which countries have the Union Jack/Union Flag (you know the one) on their national flag and sing 'God Save the Queen' as one of their national anthems. There are 2 countries on 2 non-European continents I'm expecting. For the Union Flag: Hawaii, though that's a state. Australia/new Zealand Bermuda Cayman islands Falklands Fiji Montserrat Pitcairn islands St Helena And... The UK!!!! And lots more I can't think of! Anthem... Uk, Canada, New Zealand Australia... ...stuck now! Union Jack: none. New Zealand and Canada tick the boxes (as non-European) and having both the national anthem and flag. Australia has the flag in the corner of their flag, the anthem is their 'royal' anthem, not their national anthem. Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 New Zealand and Canada tick the boxes (as non-European) and having both the national anthem and flag. Am I being dim here, or am I missing something? Isn't this the Canadian national flag? :- Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 thats why i didnt say canada marty n when i watch F1 if mark webber wins its deffo not the english anthem there playing Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) New Zealand and Canada tick the boxes (as non-European) and having both the national anthem and flag. Am I being dim here, or am I missing something? Isn't this the Canadian national flag? :- They also use the Canadian Red Ensign... That's on wiki as well. It was ne'er officially adopted, but is flown at some important sites, alongside the usual one and the French tricolour. Some of the provinces use ensign based flags too. I did submit Canada as "anthem" though... And we've had no ding. Edited July 19, 2011 by NattyBooshka Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 New Zealand and Canada tick the boxes (as non-European) and having both the national anthem and flag. Am I being dim here, or am I missing something? Isn't this the Canadian national flag? :- They also use the Canadian Red Ensign... That's on wiki as well. It was ne'er officially adopted, but is flown at some important sites, alongside the usual one and the French tricolour. But the Ensign isn't the national flag, that's the maple leaf. Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) New Zealand and Canada tick the boxes (as non-European) and having both the national anthem and flag. Isn't this the Canadian national flag? :- They also use the Canadian Red Ensign... That's on wiki as well. It was ne'er officially adopted, but is flown at some important sites, alongside the usual one and the French tricolour. But the Ensign isn't the national flag, that's the maple leaf. Sorry... Gave my answer, and have since been on google for Canadian flags, as you see I gave canada as an answer for anthem. As I've been looking stuff up, my last post has also been edited! Edited July 19, 2011 by NattyBooshka Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Im confused More so than normal? Nothing new really is it ?? Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Im confused More so than normal? Nothing new really is it ?? I'm saying nothing... ...I don't run too fast these days! Quote
+Fianccetto Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I gave Keehotee the ding, back in post #6956! Ack..I should have said 'official' flag, not 'national' flag, I was getting mixed up with anthems. Sorry. Um...I'll still go with keehotee ( he/she also got Mrs. b's bonus question) with apologies to everyone else for muddling the question (was asked to book a family stopover at short notice, so got a bit distracted.) Edited July 19, 2011 by Fianccetto Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I gave Keehotee the ding, back in post #6956! Ack..I should have said 'official' flag, not 'national' flag, I was getting mixed up with anthems. Sorry. Um...I'll still go with keehotee ( he/she also got Mrs. b's bonus question) with apologies to everyone else for muddling the question (was asked to book a family stopover at short notice, so got a bit distracted.) I'm a question behind anyways... And the wine is good... And the next question should be along soon... And the company's good! Who's round is it? Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Its urs as i dont recall u ever buying one!!! mines a cider n black - PINT! Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Its urs as i dont recall u ever buying one!!! mines a cider n black - PINT! Cider n black? OMG... that cider best not be fizzy! Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Of course...will only have strongbow or woodpecker....cant have white cider or ill be getting the next bus home........seeing double! Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Of course...will only have strongbow or woodpecker....cant have white cider or ill be getting the next bus home........seeing double! Hmmmm... Ok.... Err.... Maybe the law has changed since I turned 18. The 2 "ciders" you mentioned only used to be stocked to work out who was under 18... Adding Black to a drink used to require a sick note. Both? Immediate deportation from Lancashire for sure White cider? Come to Glossop, we have a pub that stocks some real ones. Edited July 19, 2011 by NattyBooshka Quote
jadenrich2101 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Well im 24 in september...i can show you my id if u like Quote
+keehotee Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I gave Keehotee the ding, back in post #6956! OK...... How many buffalo is Buffalo Bill reputed to have killed in his lifetime? Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'm assuming that this is a trick question since he didn't kill any buffalo (although he did kill rather a lot of North American bison!) Quote
+keehotee Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I'm assuming that this is a trick question since he didn't kill any buffalo (although he did kill rather a lot of North American bison!) Ding ! Quote
+eusty Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Every time I check this thread the questions have been answered and waiting for a new one!! Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Every time I check this thread the questions have been answered and waiting for a new one!! Sorry, for the delay ... In the same theme as Keehotee's question: From what materials and in what shape do native americans traditionally make their wigwams? Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Every time I check this thread the questions have been answered and waiting for a new one!! Sorry, for the delay ... In the same theme as Keehotee's question: From what materials and in what shape do native americans traditionally make their wigwams? Well the old 'conical tent' structure with poles sticking out of the top isn't a wigwam, it's a teepee. The wigwam is a sort of yurt shaped affair (like a big igloo), but I've no idea what they're made of, I would guess bison hides stretched over bent sticks. Quote
+eusty Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I think you are right with the sticks, but I also remember seeing pictures with them covered with long grass/rushes. Guess they use whatever they can to keep the rain off!! Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I think you are right with the sticks, but I also remember seeing pictures with them covered with long grass/rushes. Guess they use whatever they can to keep the rain off!! DING! Both you and MartyBartfast avoided the heffalump trap of mistaking teepees for wigwams! Traditionally, wigwams are made in the form of a dome from a frame of bent saplings covered by bark sheets or cattail (reed) mats depending on location and season. http://www.nativetech.org/wigwam/construction.html gives a lot of detail for anyone wanting to make their own Quote
+Hawkins2.5 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Every time I check this thread the questions have been answered and waiting for a new one!! I'd like to use that as an excuse but I just find I can't answer most of the questions! Have come close to answering one correctly but mostly they are a little more intellectual than the questions in the quizzes I frequent. We did go to a pub on holiday once that did a quiz from a mensa quiz book. I think we got something like 2 out of 20! Quote
+eusty Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I'd like to use that as an excuse but I just find I can't answer most of the questions! Have come close to answering one correctly but mostly they are a little more intellectual than the questions in the quizzes I frequent. We did go to a pub on holiday once that did a quiz from a mensa quiz book. I think we got something like 2 out of 20! Ok..seeing it's my turn for a question....easy one What do the rings on the Olympic flag/banner represent? Quote
+thehalibutkid Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I'd like to use that as an excuse but I just find I can't answer most of the questions! Have come close to answering one correctly but mostly they are a little more intellectual than the questions in the quizzes I frequent. We did go to a pub on holiday once that did a quiz from a mensa quiz book. I think we got something like 2 out of 20! Ok..seeing it's my turn for a question....easy one What do the rings on the Olympic flag/banner represent? AFAIK Unity of nations. They are linked and they represent at least one colour of every world flag. Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 AIUI the rings represent continents, one for each of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, all interlinked to represent the joining of the World for the Games. Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks. On to the next question: Besides being professions and/or hobbies, what do poetry, painting, architechtural design, town-planning and aeronautics have in common? Quote
+keehotee Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks. On to the next question: Besides being professions and/or hobbies, what do poetry, painting, architechtural design, town-planning and aeronautics have in common? Guessing you might be sticking to a theme....? Are they all activities from the early modern olympic games - or included in cultural olympics? Quote
Pajaholic Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Guessing you might be sticking to a theme....? Are they all activities from the early modern olympic games - or included in cultural olympics? DING! I guess that I'll have to stop being so obvious They are all past Olympic disciplines. (http://olympic-museum.de/art/artcompetition.htm for these and even weirder, complete with results!) Over to keehotee. Quote
+The Blorenges Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Guessing you might be sticking to a theme....? Are they all activities from the early modern olympic games - or included in cultural olympics? DING! I guess that I'll have to stop being so obvious They are all past Olympic disciplines. (http://olympic-museum.de/art/artcompetition.htm for these and even weirder, complete with results!) Over to keehotee. I thought it was another trick question: I was going to say "letter T" MrsB Quote
+keehotee Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 OK - a quick an easy one... (?) What's the difference between a pirate and a buccaneer? Quote
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