radicalmm Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Kyrgyzstan? Edited June 26, 2016 by radicalmm Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Or even the northern hemisphere (!). No, not that. Further north. Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 If it's further north, I think it is Kazakhstan. If it is, Pajaholic already said it. Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 If it's further north, I think it is Kazakhstan. If it is, Pajaholic already said it. Sorry, incorrect. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I'm trying for the Actic: I don't think it's Scandinavia -- Norway (N), Sweden (S), Denmark (DK) or Finland (FN?). I don't think it's Canada (CA?) or USA (USA?). It's not Iceland (IS) and Greenland isn't a country (it's a Danish territory and so carries "DK"). Similarly, Svalbard isn't a country (it's a Norwegian territory and so carries "N"). That only leaves the northern part of the former USSR. I'm racking my brains, but I can't think of a likely candidate. So I've pretty much ruled out the Actic. WRT other regions, there are way too many countries that are part of the former USSR, way too many Middle-Eastern countries; way too many African countries and way too many in Asia. The UN recognises 196 countries in all, so I suspect that you'll need to narrow it down a little more. Can you at least tell us which continent, or which latitude region (Arctic, Temperate, Sub-tropical, Tropical or Equitorial)? In the meantime, I've just looked at a World map and I'm having another guess at Nicaragua? Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It's the Arctic. You're all but there in your post above. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It's the Arctic. You're all but there in your post above. So I suspect it must be one of the ones I'm not sure about. Finland is Suomi in Finnish IIRC (but it's been a while since I last spoke with a Finn), which leaves Canada; which is "Canada" in both French and English. Perhaps Canada is spelled with "K" in some Inuit dialect, so that's what I try next. Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 No, not Canada - one of their neighbours (and it's been mentioned already). Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Is it one of Canada's neighbouring countries? If it is, the countries are USA, and Greenland (owned by Denmark) Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 With a choice being narrowed down to the two above I will go for Green land As I can’t see the US using KN Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It's Greenland and I'll award the 'ding!' to radicalmm. 'KN' stands for the name of the country, 'Kalaallit Nunaat' ("land of the Kalaallit"), in Greenlandic (Kalaallisut). Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Wow! I'm shocked. That was a toughie. I had no idea that the Greenland was KN! Anayway, not to put more pressure, , here is another abbreviation. (or code) Which airport's abbreviation, is YYZ? Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Given my question I'm assuming the letters bear no relation to the city or location/area which the airport in question serves,but I'll have to have a think about it. Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It relates to airports in the area. Airports in the area have the first letters 'YZ' Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Radicalmm is Canadian, so I suspect that we're looking for his local international hub. I know it isn't Vancouver (YVR). I can't think of a Canadian city that abbreviates to YZ. So I'll guess Ottawa. Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 having been there, Canada's Toronto air port Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Close Look in the same province. It's getting pretty obvious now.. Edited June 27, 2016 by radicalmm Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 having been there, Canada's Toronto air port Ding! I put that last one the same time you submitted that Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks for the Ding now back to a picture question which famous bridge is this Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) The Manuas-Iranduba Bridge? /Rio Negro Bridge? Edited June 27, 2016 by radicalmm Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 The Manuas-Iranduba Bridge? /Rio Negro Bridge? much closer to home Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 The Tower Bridge? right country, but far to much greenery for a city center Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Menai Straits. Edit to add. Telford's suspsension bridge over the Menai Straits connecting Anglesey to the mainland in North Wales. Edited June 27, 2016 by MartyBartfast Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Any hints!? not yet give others a chance Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Menai Straits. Edit to add. Telford's suspsension bridge over the Menai Straits connecting Anglesey to the mainland in North Wales. the ding is yours for the detailed answer Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank. How would you mix a Tom Collins ? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank. How would you mix a Tom Collins ? owning a pub I should know this 1 Parts Bombay Sapphire Gin Juice of half a lemon 2 Parts Soda Water 2 tsp Caster Sugar Lemon Wedge Ice To garnish: A large lemon wedge Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Mix the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a tall glass with ice, top up with soda water, garnish and serve. For extra: The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Both sound perfect, but martin&lindabryn got in before closing time so over to you I might pop off now to try the recipe Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That's what I was expecting! Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) thanks for the ding back to a picture name the building that you wont be able to google for an answer as that is not in the spirit of the game. Edited June 27, 2016 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That looks like the statue of Liberty Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That looks like the statue of Liberty thats the ding Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Sorry The image would not load. Here is something else: What is a group of jellyfish called? Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've heard both "shoal" and "bloom" used in various documentaries. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the ding. Personally, I love some of the more unusual collective nouns, particularly those that follow stereotypes such as a "Lie" of politicians, a "Squabble" of seagulls and a "Shower" of meteorologists. So, to continue the theme, for the ding give a collective noun that applies to whales and dolphins? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the ding. Personally, I love some of the more unusual collective nouns, particularly those that follow stereotypes such as a "Lie" of politicians, a "Squabble" of seagulls and a "Shower" of meteorologists. So, to continue the theme, for the ding give a collective noun that applies to whales and dolphins? Pod? (How about a wunch of bankers?) Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 DING to dodgydaved, and a bonus point for other! Over to you ... Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) A school? A gam? Edited June 28, 2016 by radicalmm Quote Link to comment
radicalmm Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A school? A gam? Sorry, I posted that last one the same time you did Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 DING to dodgydaved, and a bonus point for other! Over to you ... In literature, who owns a cat called Crookshanks? Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hermione Grainger, in the Harry Potter books Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hermione Grainger, in the Harry Potter books That'd be a magical DOING!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Sticking with the Harry Potter theme What is J.K. Rowling's middle name? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) I believe she hasn't got a middle name Edited June 29, 2016 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
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