+Optimist on the run Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Ding and toot toot to Sharpeset - they're the numbers Flying Scotsman has carried at various times. Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Ding and toot toot to Sharpeset - they're the numbers Flying Scotsman has carried at various times. Thanks - very much enjoyed my ride behind her last year on the Severn Valley Railway Sticking with the Scottish theme, what and where are the Kelpies? Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Are they a Scottish varient of a Will-o-the-wisp? Perhaps living on marshes, and in lochs? Quote Link to comment
+Yorkshire Yellow Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I thought they were a mermaid type creature... Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I think you're talking about the large horse head sculptures, I think they're based on some mythical sea creature, and IIRC they're at the same place that has the big waterwheel canal boat lift, but I can't remember the name of the place. Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I think you're talking about the large horse head sculptures, I think they're based on some mythical sea creature, and IIRC they're at the same place that has the big waterwheel canal boat lift, but I can't remember the name of the place. Yep, right on all counts. As you have been precise with the canal lift detail I'll let you off not specifying Falkirk DING Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ta. Which company is the worlds largest tyre manufacturer, in terms of number of units produced per year? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ding, I didn't think it would last too long . Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks. Another construction toy, pre-dating Lego but discontinued from the 1960s, was invented by Charles Plimpton in the 1930s, and involved creating buildings with plastic bricks, doors, windows etc, held in place by vertical metal rods. What was it called? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks. Another construction toy, pre-dating Lego but discontinued from the 1960s, was invented by Charles Plimpton in the 1930s, and involved creating buildings with plastic bricks, doors, windows etc, held in place by vertical metal rods. What was it called? Don't remember, but I do remember playing with it as a kid when I visited my aunty who had a box full of it. Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Bako? That's close enough for a ding - it was spelt Bayko as the original pieces were made of Bakelite. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cheers! Le Tour is on! I know what the Lanterne Rouge signifies, but what is the Flamme Rouge? Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 isn't it what they call the red inflateable arches marking distances to the finish of stages in the Tour de France? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 isn't it what they call the red inflateable arches marking distances to the finish of stages in the Tour de France? More correctly marking the last kilometre - but its a maillot jaune and a ding to Sharpeset!! Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) isn't it what they call the red inflateable arches marking distances to the finish of stages in the Tour de France? More correctly marking the last kilometre - but its a maillot jaune and a ding to Sharpeset!! Merci sticking tenuously with the cycling theme: Queen released Bicycle Race as a double A-sided single in 1978. What track was on the other A-side? Edited July 10, 2017 by Sharpeset Quote Link to comment
Sharpeset Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Fat Bottomed Girls? Certainly was DING! Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks! Staying with Queen, what was their first UK number one single? Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Good that the wife could answer this one, it was her type of music - Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975. Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Good that the wife could answer this one, it was her type of music - Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975. Ding! Over to speakers-corner. Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for the Ding. Staying with Music: Two-part question. The band was formed in 1961, in Salisbury. Some of their hits were - Bend it, Save me and Zabadak (big giveaway). Who were they and what was their number one hit in the UK? Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for the Ding. Staying with Music: Two-part question. The band was formed in 1961, in Salisbury. Some of their hits were - Bend it, Save me and Zabadak (big giveaway). Who were they and what was their number one hit in the UK? Grrr... Mr RJx2 knew the band straight away but we can't remember their number one hit. Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think a hint my be required:- The ? of ? , a number one hit from 1968. Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I Think it's The Legend of Xanadu... but I can't remember there names.. Dave is one I think and Mick and Titch? MaxKim. Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 We knew the band name so can we add to maxkim's answer? It's Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. maxkim did the tricky bit so they deserve the ding. Quote Link to comment
+speakers-corner Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I will pass the ding over to maxkim as requested by RJx2. The answer I was looking for was Dave Dee, Dozy Beaky, Mick & Tich with The Legend of Xanadu. Over to you. Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You should not answer a question with a question, however, Why would you bury a man who was living? Quote Link to comment
+me N u Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Because Berwick on Tweed is currently in Scotland? Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Bumping this - I suspect Boggin's Dad has hit the nail on the head? Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 6:38 PM, Beach_hut said: Bumping this - I suspect Boggin's Dad has hit the nail on the head? We agree with Beach_hut. Can Boggin's Dad have the ding to get things moving again? Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Really sorry for the delay... Boggin's Dad gets the ding... Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I shall get things moving again, thanks for the ding. I have a geocaching friend doing the three peaks challenge next weekend. Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon. What is the total height (elevation) of these three in feet? In memory of the play your cards right presenter Brucie, there will be a higher/lower until the right answer is hit. Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'll start the ball rolling with a nice round 10,000. I suspect it'll be higher... Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Your assumption is right, HIGHER than a ten thousand..... Edited August 20, 2017 by Boggin's Dad Quote Link to comment
+Optimist on the run Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 If I'm allowed a second guess, I'll go up to 11,500. Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You are more than welcome for another go, This time LOWER. Quote Link to comment
+RJx2 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 How about halfway between... 10,750. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 I think it's about two miles, so 10,560ft. Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I afraid it is HIGHER than both of those previous answers. Quote Link to comment
+me N u Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We know Scafell Pike is 3210 feet having recently found the 2 caches on the summit. Are we allowed to use information found in the book "Britain's highest mountain walks" for the answer to Ben Nevis and Snowdon (not using the internet)? Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Beach hut is the closest so far, but it is still higher. I think looking in books falls into the category of 'googling' Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 OK, 11,100 then is my next guess Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We are getting close, but still slightly higher Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Next guess, 11,300, splitting the difference nicely :-) Quote Link to comment
+Boggin's Dad Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 That is further away than the previous guess, so lower Quote Link to comment
+Beach_hut Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) 11,150? Edited August 28, 2017 by Beach_hut Quote Link to comment
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