+MazdaRoy Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I will have a stab at William in the 1800's I think he was IV or V. the old grey matter is stuggling if I have to go for 1 I will go for IV. He was over 60. Quote
+MTH Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 DING William IV was the 3rd son of George III. He inherited the throne on the death of his eldest brother (George IV - the Prince Regent). The 2nd son, Frederick died during George IV's reign. George III's 4 eldest children didn't leave any legitimate offspring (although William is know to have had at least 10 illegitimate children), so the throne passed to Victoria - the eldest daughter of George III's 4th son Edward. Prince Charles will break the record If he becomes King (whether that be Charles III, George VII or even Arthur as has been suggested) after 18th September 2013 (and yes I did have to look that date up). Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 In keeping with a Royal theme. There are how many golf clubs around the world with the bona fide right to a 'Royal' title, bestowed by a member of the United Kingdom royal family? Quote
+MTH Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I've probablly missed loads, but will guess just the 3 I can think of: Royal and Ancient, Royal St. Georges & Royal Lytham. Mark Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I've probablly missed loads, but will guess just the 3 I can think of: Royal and Ancient, Royal St. Georges & Royal Lytham. Mark Just a little off the mark(its well into double figures), I am not asking anyone to name them all just the number. This question did pop up in a pub quiz very recently and was linked to Royal Portush getting a major golf champoinship played at it. (I am not a big golfing fan btw) Edited February 1, 2012 by MazdaRoy Quote
+MTH Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 17, 42, 108 How many guesses am I allowed??? I can't see anyone knowing, perhaps it should go to the nearest guess by whatever time we get bored? Quote
+keehotee Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Off topic...possibly. There's a golf club at Wootton Bassett - called Wootton Bassett Golf Club. If it changes it's name to Royal Wootton Bassett Golf Club in line with the town, does that count? Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Ok, big hint time. Choice from 21 or 61 or 91 Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Off topic...possibly. There's a golf club at Wootton Bassett - called Wootton Bassett Golf Club. If it changes it's name to Royal Wootton Bassett Golf Club in line with the town, does that count? It cant just change its name, just like the town couldnt from what I am aware. But very good point. Quote
+Unobtainium Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Ok, big hint time. Choice from 21 or 61 or 91 I'll guess 61, middle of the road. Quote
+Fianccetto Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Did 91 get taken yet? I'll go for 91! Quote
+thehalibutkid Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Ahh never mind. I'll just pretend I had something interesting to say. Golf hey. Interesting sport. Edited February 2, 2012 by thehalibutkid Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Ok, big hint time. Choice from 21 or 61 or 91 I'll guess 61, middle of the road. DING yes there are 61 courses world wide with Royal. Most are in the UK. Quote
+Unobtainium Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Yay! Not bad for a guess ;-) Staying on the golf theme, who is the only Scotsman to have won the Masters? Quote
Pajaholic Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I know almost nothing about golf, but I'll have a guess at Sandy Lyle (and hope he's actually a Scot!) Quote
+mellers Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I think I know even less, but the name Montgomery sounds quite Scottish. Think that bloke's first name is Colin. I have no idea what he's won though. I think he might have won something important at some stage as I seem to remember some news programmes banging on about him. This would be quite embarrassing actually if its right! Quote
+Unobtainium Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I know almost nothing about golf, but I'll have a guess at Sandy Lyle (and hope he's actually a Scot!) DING! Over to you. Quote
Pajaholic Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks - FWIW he's the only famous golfer I could mentally picture with a Scottish accent; hence the guess. Moving from golf (about which I know next to nothing) to cycling. 'Clipless' pedals (so called because they positively locate the foot onto the pedal without needing toe-clips) use cleats mounted on the shoes that engage with sprung bindings of the pedals. You need to give your foot an outward twist to disengage them. Hence they've been responsible for more than one 'timber' moment when the rider has forgotten to give that twist and so been unable to put his or her foot down! 'Clipless' pedals are often called 'SPDs', but what do the initials 'SPD' stand for in this context? Quote
Sharpeset Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks - FWIW he's the only famous golfer I could mentally picture with a Scottish accent; hence the guess. Moving from golf (about which I know next to nothing) to cycling. 'Clipless' pedals (so called because they positively locate the foot onto the pedal without needing toe-clips) use cleats mounted on the shoes that engage with sprung bindings of the pedals. You need to give your foot an outward twist to disengage them. Hence they've been responsible for more than one 'timber' moment when the rider has forgotten to give that twist and so been unable to put his or her foot down! 'Clipless' pedals are often called 'SPDs', but what do the initials 'SPD' stand for in this context? I've got some but can't remember! I know S = Shimano (who invented them) and P = pedals, but the 'D' is eluding me... (and I've never had a 'timber' moment.....yet....) Quote
+Fianccetto Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Stupid Person Dismount (sometimes) Special Pedestrian Disengagements Sabotaging Predatory Dogs (subtly) Quote
+keehotee Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) I've got some but can't remember! I know S = Shimano (who invented them) and P = pedals, but the 'D' is eluding me... (and I've never had a 'timber' moment.....yet....) D=Dynamics. Shimano Pedalling Dynamics And I had my fair share of timber moments when first using them.... Edited February 3, 2012 by keehotee Quote
Pajaholic Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 D=Dynamics. Shimano Pedalling Dynamics And I had my fair share of timber moments when first using them.... DING! WRT timber moments, I've had a few close calls but I have multi-release cleats and they've let go during those moments of blind panic when T-I-M-B-E-R seemed inevitable. Over to you... Quote
+keehotee Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Whoops. Ok and easy one What does WD-40 mean or stand for? Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Whoops. Ok and easy one What does WD-40 mean or stand for? A guess that it can be used on Wet or Dry surfaces, and in temperatures as low as -40° Quote
Pajaholic Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 ISTR it being something developed as an anti-seize agent by the military during WWII. So "War Department 1940". Quote
+keehotee Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) No dings so far. And as a hint (?) - it's not really a very good lubricant, wasn't developed as one - and usually does more long term harm than good if used as one! Edited February 11, 2012 by keehotee Quote
+Maple Leaf Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 No dings so far. And as a hint (?) - it's not really a very good lubricant, wasn't developed as one - and usually does more long term harm than good if used as one! ? Water Deterrent ....but not sure about the 40 Quote
dodgydaved Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 I'll go with water dispersant, dilution 40? Quote
+keehotee Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 I'll go with water dispersant, dilution 40? You can have the ding....close enough. "Water Displacement - 40th attempt" is the official version. WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement – 40th Attempt". Larsen was attempting to create a formula to prevent corrosion in nuclear missiles, by displacing the standing water that causes it. He claims he arrived at a successful formula on his 40th attempt. Quote
dodgydaved Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 OK - What was Bedloe’s Island officially renamed to in 1956? Quote
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Isn't that the one The Statue of Liberty stands on? Liberty Island? Quote
dodgydaved Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Isn't that the one The Statue of Liberty stands on? Liberty Island? Dat's de one, Wendy chuck, over to you!! Quote
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Being an avid Manchester United fan this one is easy for me.. 1971–1972 Frank O'Farrell from the Republic of Ireland. Quote
+MazdaRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Who set up the 1st Geocaching listing site? Quote
+keehotee Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Who set up the 1st Geocaching listing site? Mike Teague? Quote
+keehotee Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 A nice easy ding... lol On a similar note (?) - who hid the first Dartmoor letterbox, and where was it? Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 James Parrott (something like that) Cranmere Pool Quote
+keehotee Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 James Parrott (something like that) Cranmere Pool Ding Quote
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Sir Alex will be next when the SNP get their way. Quote
+NattyBooshka Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 An easy one then... What is 111,111,111 squared? Quote
+Pharisee Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Not enough digits on my calculator !! Edited February 16, 2012 by Pharisee Quote
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