+Yorkshire Yellow Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Sorry, no. The person is male. Another clue will be provided should the next guess be incorrect. Quote
+Simply Paul Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Since this thread has slid to a halt, here's a question for you. What links Elvis Presley, Norris McWhirter and Rosie of the Dolly Sisters? Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Since this thread has slid to a halt, here's a question for you. What links Elvis Presley, Norris McWhirter and Rosie of the Dolly Sisters? Something is nagging at the back of my mind that Elvis Presley had a twin. Norris McWhirter had a twin brother, Ross, who was murdered by the IRA. I've never heard of the Rosie from the Dolly Sisters, but I'll guess she had a twin too. Edited April 1, 2016 by Optimist on the run Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 As Marty has yet posted a question, I'll take the liberty of doing so, in order that we can keep this thread going. My question is: The America's Cup, the Loch Ness Monster and gliding - what's the connection? I've been away for a while without internet access, so wasn't aware my question had ruin out of steam. So, thanks to @Simply Paul for posting a fresh question. In case anyone's interested, the answer to mine was Sir Peter Scott, founder of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. He funded investigations into the existence of 'Nessie', was a national champion glider pilot and skippered a boat in a challenge for the America's Cup. Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 4, 2016 Posted April 4, 2016 Since this thread has slid to a halt, here's a question for you. What links Elvis Presley, Norris McWhirter and Rosie of the Dolly Sisters? Something is nagging at the back of my mind that Elvis Presley had a twin. Norris McWhirter had a twin brother, Ross, who was murdered by the IRA. I've never heard of the Rosie from the Dolly Sisters, but I'll guess she had a twin too. Twins was my gut feeling on this was as well when I first saw the question. Quote
+Simply Paul Posted April 5, 2016 Author Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks a DING! to OotR. Well, a Close Enough - they all outlived their twin by a large margain. Sorry to Yorkshire Yellow - I'm not sure anyone would have got Sir Peter Scott without several more clues. Good bit of history though. Over to OotR for the next pubby-type question! Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 Ok, what connects Basil Fawlty (hotelier from Fawlty Towers) and Siegfried Farnon (James Herriot's boss and later partner in the All Creatures Great and Small series)? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 Ok, what connects Basil Fawlty (hotelier from Fawlty Towers) and Siegfried Farnon (James Herriot's boss and later partner in the All Creatures Great and Small series)? They went to School together in Devon Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) I know that both characters are based on real life people the writers had encountered. Edited April 5, 2016 by Yorkshire Yellow Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) They went to School together in Devon Sorry - good guess but wrong. I know that both characters are based on real life peoplwith the writers had encountered. Closer, but I need more information. Edited April 5, 2016 by Optimist on the run Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 John Cleese based Basil Fawlty on a hotel manager he encountered whilst filming in the area with the rest of the Python members. They all chose to move hotels, except for Cleese, who was apparently fascinated by the manager's behaviour and character, and so stayed on at the hotel to observe. I have a slight feeling the chap's name was a Scottish one. I'm not sure about the other one but again have the feeling the author experienced an eccentric veterinarian on whom he based the book's character. Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 The Siegfried character was based on Herriot's real life partner, but Siegfried Farnon wasn't his real name. So I'll guess that the real hotelier and the real vet had the same name - don't know what it is though. Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) The Siegfried character was based on Herriot's real life partner, but Siegfried Farnon wasn't his real name. So I'll guess that the real hotelier and the real vet had the same name - don't know what it is though. I'll give the ding to MartyBartfast. Both Basil Fawlty and Siegfried Farnon were based on real characters called Donald Sinclair. Over to you... Edited April 5, 2016 by Optimist on the run Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 Sticking with the Sunday evening telly theme: What was the name of James Onedin's first, and main ship? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Sticking with the Sunday evening telly theme: What was the name of James Onedin's first, and main ship? Film name or real name? Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Sticking with the Sunday evening telly theme: What was the name of James Onedin's first, and main ship? Film name or real name? I was going for the name in the TV series. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 pity, I know the real Name because its the same as my mothers name. Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 pity, I know the real Name because its the same as my mothers name. I suspect they might be the same...... Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 pity, I know the real Name because its the same as my mothers name. Probably not Cutty Sark then, unless your Grandparents had some very unusual ideas in child naming :-) Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Might as well have a go, Kathleen & May is what I know. Quote
Pajaholic Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 IIRC one of the tall ships at Charlestown, Cornwall was used (possibly the Phoenix) and was renamed Charlotte Rhodes for the series. However, I'm not certain that was the first. Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Charlotte Rhodes was the one. We went to see it all decked out ready for filming in Dartmouth when I was on holiday as a kid 'cos The Odnedin Line was compulsory Sunday evening viewing in our house. Your turn. Quote
Pajaholic Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Thanks! Staying with square-rigged ships, for the next ding, give the name of any sail flown above the topgallant. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Charlotte Rhodes was the one. We went to see it all decked out ready for filming in Dartmouth when I was on holiday as a kid 'cos The Odnedin Line was compulsory Sunday evening viewing in our house. Your turn. Charlotte Rhodes was the set Name, Kathleen & May is the real name of the ship used in the series. Quote
dodgydaved Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Thanks! Staying with square-rigged ships, for the next ding, give the name of any sail flown above the topgallant. The "Jolly Roger"!! :lol: Quote
Sharpeset Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Thanks! Staying with square-rigged ships, for the next ding, give the name of any sail flown above the topgallant. The "Jolly Roger"!! :lol: that's a flag, not a sail...... Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 On behalf of Mogmother: Sky sails. Quote
Pajaholic Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 That gets you the ding. Above the topgallant is the royal, then the skysail, then the Moonraker ... albeit that few carried those. Over to Optimist on the run. Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 A question from Mogmother: What may be referred to as a maiden or a winterdyke, depending on where you live? Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Time for a hint perhaps: a household item, often but not always found in the kitchen. Quote
+martin&lindabryn Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 thinking back to when I was a child. I will tack a guess at clothes hoers for drying clothes Quote
dodgydaved Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 clothes hoers That has got to be the best typo I have seen in ages and conjures up great images :lol: Quote
+martin&lindabryn Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 I blame dyslexia and auto correct Quote
+martin&lindabryn Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for the ding A very ironic video was the first one played on MTV 34 years ago. What was the title and artist? Quote
+Beach_hut Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for the ding A very ironic video was the first one played on MTV 34 years ago. What was the title and artist? Video killed the radio star by the Buggles (And autocorrect nearly made that answer interesting too) Quote
+martin&lindabryn Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for the ding A very ironic video was the first one played on MTV 34 years ago. What was the title and artist? Video killed the radio star by the Buggles (And autocorrect nearly made that answer interesting too) over to beach hut for the big DING Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 As the thread has fallen by the wayside, I hope you'll all be happy for me to post a question: - What's the name of the edible plant known by the nicknames "edible oyster" and "vegetable oyster", and why is it given these nicknames? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 and why is it given these nicknames? Because it tastes like oysters. Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Yes. And the name of the plant is? Quote
Sharpeset Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 think there's an oyster mushroom - no idea if there's a more specific name Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Nope - it's a plant you're looking for. Quote
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Nope - it's a plant you're looking for. ..and the name begins with an 'S'. Quote
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