+rutson Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 In MrsB's absense, I think I can safely ding that having googled it and kicked myself!! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Brings memories of Maxkims K6 x 4 cache! Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 A red phone box? In MrsB's absense, I think I can safely ding that having googled it and kicked myself!! Ummmm Because I'm feeling generous this morning (having just had a tasty bowl of porridge and blueberries) I will give a ding to SlytherinAlex, because K1 was indeed the first design for the the public phone boxes. However, they were not predominantly red: They were white concrete on three sides, with a red framework around the door. All you could ever want to know about telephone kiosks. Over to you, SlytherinAlex... MrsB Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 OK, see if this strikes a chord with anyone. What are: Secret Agent, Ultra Zone, Grand Illusion, Twisted Fury and Paradigm Passion? a. Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 OK, see if this strikes a chord with anyone. What are: Secret Agent, Ultra Zone, Grand Illusion, Twisted Fury and Paradigm Passion? a. 10 pin bowling balls? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 10 pin bowling balls? Wasn't sure if anyone would get that without googling, but well done. Correct answer. Just bought a Grand Illusion myself. Great ball. a. Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 10 pin bowling balls? Wasn't sure if anyone would get that without googling, but well done. Correct answer. Just bought a Grand Illusion myself. Great ball. a. I have a Columbia u300 (not pretty, but it's a nice ball) and a Storm. Haven't been bowling for ages though, as I got tennis elbow thanks to my old job! They're starting up a ladies league on Weds nights at the new job so I'm thinking I might try again and see how the elbow holds up. Definitely won't be using the u300 for a while as it's a 15lb ball, fingertip drilled. I hate that a lot of the alleys here in the UK have no clue about lane maintenance. I throw a mean hook and on a dry lane that means instant gutters (I'm American but have been living in Scotland for 7 years). Okay, so now I have to think of a question... hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment
harryhotspur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 bowling balls Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Ok here goes... Along with geocaching, I have a 2nd hobby: I am a polymer clay artist (Fimo is a polymer clay, though not my brand of choice). There are 2 clay techniques that we have 'stolen'. One is a Japanese metalworking technique, the name translates as 'wood eye metal', and the other is an Italian glassmaking technique. The name of this one translates as 'thousands of flowers'. What are the correct names for these techniques? Anyone who watches Antiques Roadshow regularly will probably get the Italian one pretty quickly... Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 At a guess... the Italian one is Millifiori (or something like that) but I have no idea about the japanese one. Anything to do with the way they fold and forge the steel when they make their swords? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Is the first one cloisonné? MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 At a guess... the Italian one is Millifiori (or something like that) but I have no idea about the japanese one. Anything to do with the way they fold and forge the steel when they make their swords? I'll give you a ding for the first one! No to the 2nd. Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Is the first one cloisonné? MrsB Nope! Nice try though (and truthfully we've stolen that technique too!) Quote Link to comment
+Chananda Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ok since no one seems to be trying this, I'm going to give over to Pharisee to post the next question. The second technique is 'Mokume Gane'. Sorry it took me so long to post, I haven't been able to get into the forum for a couple days, something going a bit wonky with the Interweb! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ok since no one seems to be trying this, ... not for the want of trying, just no idea what the answer was! Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 OK... just a quicky.... What was Iceland called before it became known as Iceland? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Beejam DING..... The old ones are still..... the old ones! Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What is the city of "Dar-el-Beida" better known (to us) as? Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Not even close! Somewhere warmer. Quote Link to comment
NickPick Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'd guess at somewhere in Egypt, so: Cairo? Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Getting MUCH closer! Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Perhaps I will regret this. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of my life life. Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Of all the pub quizzes in all the forums in all the interweb, you ask that question in this one.... Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Casablanca? Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 SP: DING!!! (Guess where I'm going on Sunday?....) Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 SP: DING!!! (Guess where I'm going on Sunday?....) Milton Keynes? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm going to pass the batton on to The Spokes as I think they were there first. If they've not placed a question by the time I'm ready for bed (pretty late) I'll come up with something. Enjoy your trip rutson. Don't drink the water. Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) OK here goes. In Last of the summer wine Nora Batty is married to Wally, But in the pilot episode long ago her husband (not seen) was referred to by a different name. What was he called. For a bonus point in the episode "Who's looking after the cafe" Wesley gives the trio a lift in his Landrover and has rock music blasting very loudly, What is the name of the group and the track playing. ( I do not know and have never been able to find out) Edited October 2, 2008 by The Spokes Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm going to guess at Willy, because I can see how that would be funny for a pilot, but too 'edgy' for the series. As for the music, isn't there a phone number you can play music to (is that episode of TLOTSW on DVD or BBC iPlayer?) which will identify it? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm going to guess at Willy, because I can see how that would be funny for a pilot, but too 'edgy' for the series. As for the music, isn't there a phone number you can play music to (is that episode of TLOTSW on DVD or BBC iPlayer?) which will identify it? I'm going to guess Norman, as I reckon there could be a joke in there somewhere. As for the song, go to songtapper and see if it can figure it out for you. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Harold was Nora's husband in the pilot Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Harold was Nora's husband in the pilot DING Well done that man It was indeed Harold. He was mentioned in about the first minute of the opening scene. I will try to find a link to the music Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Ok so my turn so here goes. Where in England is a unique set of bridges, called three bridges, located, the layout is bottom Railway centre Canal top Road and who designed and built them? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I'll pitch in with half an answer. It's in west London somewhere, and I can't imagine the designer could be anyone else but Brunel. Anyone else fill in the blanks? Edited October 2, 2008 by SlytherinAlex Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Part two, spot on! Part one 'warm' Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Part two, spot on! Part one 'warm' Hanwell? The canal has to be the Grand Union. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Not Hanwell but close. It is on a specific road. Edited October 2, 2008 by DrDick&Vick Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Not Hanwell but close. It is on a specific road. I'll leave it to someone else then. Living in Texas doesn't give me much chance to go and look Can I use Google maps? Probably not, but there's nothing in the rules that says I can't use yahoo maps. I'll be back. Edited October 3, 2008 by SlytherinAlex Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Sometimes being 6 hours behind you lot does give me an advantage. This is such an occasions. I've just finished my tea and you are ll presumably tucked up in bed. So, final answer. Location is TQ 142 796 GB Grid You didn't ask for the name of the road. A grid reference should be good enough. Edited October 3, 2008 by SlytherinAlex Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) DING you got it, they are actually listed as the 'Three Bridges' and located on Windmill Lane close to the site of the old St Bernards mental institution and the old AEC factory where the Red London Transport buses were built. There is also a 'Letterbox Hybrid' cache located there GCYGR6. So ding over to you Edited October 3, 2008 by DrDick&Vick Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 DING you got it, they are actually listed as the 'Three Bridges' and located on Windmill Lane close to the site of the old St Bernards mental institution and the old AEC factory where the Red London Transport buses were built. There is also a 'Letterbox Hybrid' cache located there GCYGR6. So ding over to you And there are actually only two bridges. The canal bridge and the road bridge. The railway is at ground level. So - this question links the last two questions. It was featured a lot in the TV series mentioned in the penultimate question. Name this bridge and the geocache that overlooks it. I remember doing the cache and describing it in my log as a classic. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thongsbridge??? A Carry on Moment: Another Thong??? cache Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thongsbridge??? A Carry on Moment: Another Thong??? cache No, not Thongsbridge. a. Quote Link to comment
+jerryo Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Is it just me or has this all gone OT from the original thread? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Is it just me or has this all gone OT from the original thread? Probably Quote Link to comment
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