dodgydaved Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 No worries Ok here we go... Apart from Japanese Knotweed, what other living thing, gave those clearing the ground for the new Olympic Park in London the most difficulty? .....feral cats? DING DING! It was indeed cats that gave one of the biggest headaches! Over 160 of them apparently! 2012 website with details See Linky Over to you Dave! Who were originally at 6's & 7's? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Ancient Locust like creatures from another planet?Always nice to see a Quatermas and the Pit reference. Now. The rules (as requested on the last page): Pub-quiz level questions, meaning some people might know it, and some people could guess it. No Googling, meaning no looking it up on the Internet via a search engine site. Caching related stuff can be looked up on Geocaching.com, but generally, it's you and your wits, not you and Wiki. Yes you can look up the answer in a book, yes you can ask friends and family, but they shouldn't be using the Internet to furnish you with an answer either. If anyone needs more insight than that, feel free to ask... but let's not get too tied up in quizzing red-tape; it's supposed to be a bit o' lighthearted fun Quote Link to comment
harryhotspur Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Troilus and Criseyde Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Troilus and Criseyde Sorry Nope Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The wife and I - and don't say no........... Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The wife and I - and don't say no........... ..............OK, Neil, negatory Quote Link to comment
+Handsyhands Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Tom and Jerry? Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I have no idea but when in a pub quiz team I can sometimes jog someone else to the right answer. A lot of these terms like I'm stumped and knocked for six come from cricket. Perhaps it is some other sporting term. Real tennis, Croquet, Polo. or even a board game like back gammon cribbage., or clutching at straws Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 It's something to do with early trade union type organisations IIRC. The sixth and seventh were established at the same time and argued over which was the sixth and which was the seventh. Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's something to do with early trade union type organisations IIRC. The sixth and seventh were established at the same time and argued over which was the sixth and which was the seventh. Well being as the question was set by dodgydaved I'd hazzard a guess that its Guilds and not trade unions. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's something to do with early trade union type organisations IIRC. The sixth and seventh were established at the same time and argued over which was the sixth and which was the seventh. Close, dadgum close, but no cigar.......names required! Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's something to do with early trade union type organisations IIRC. The sixth and seventh were established at the same time and argued over which was the sixth and which was the seventh. Well being as the question was set by dodgydaved I'd hazzard a guess that its Guilds and not trade unions. Aye, but which two Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Watchmakers and Clockmakers. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Watchmakers and Clockmakers. Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Guild of alchemists and Guild of Assassins? Quote Link to comment
NickPick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Guild of seamstresses? (hem-hem) Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 The Goldsmiths and Night Soil Men? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's something to do with early trade union type organisations IIRC. The sixth and seventh were established at the same time and argued over which was the sixth and which was the seventh. Well being as the question was set by dodgydaved I'd hazzard a guess that its Guilds and not trade unions. Aye, but which two If anyone knows this without Google, Wiki or other outside help (I just looked it up) then I'll eat my hat. Maybe dodgydaved could make me one? Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The Wheeltappers and Shunters? Ding, Ding Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I wonder if eating hats and making them is a cryptic clue? Is it Milliners and Drapers? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I wonder if eating hats and making them is a cryptic clue? Is it Milliners and Drapers? Nope, it was the Worshipful Companies of Merchant Taylors and Skinners. In the interest of moving things on I will give a Big DING to Rutson for being the original come closest! ddd Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 .....it was the Worshipful Companies of Merchant Taylors and Skinners.... How did I forget that? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's so obvious when he said it Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The bit about making the hat was a red herring. Couldn't resist it. Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Sorry for the delay! Intermittant internet access at the moment in deepest darkest France. Can't guarentee a ding so will throw it wide open. First in gets to ask the next question... Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) It's me! It's me! Ok, found the thing I needed: How many members of the D'Ascoyne family is Alec Guinness seen as in the 1949 Ealing comedy Kind Hearts And Coronets? Edited October 14, 2008 by Simply Paul Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 It's me! It's me! Ok, found the thing I needed: How many members of the D'Ascoyne family is Alec Guinness seen as in the 1949 Ealing comedy Kind Hearts And Coronets? Nine Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Bug ger, didn't read the question correctly. There were nine D'Ascoynes but that included Louis played by Dennis Price. So alec Guinness played the other eight. a. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have to take your first answer, sorry... ...which means a DING! for you. Guinness is also seen (I picked my words with care) as a family ancestor in a portrait for which he sat, making nine in total. Over to you Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have to take your first answer, sorry... ...which means a DING! for you. Guinness is also seen (I picked my words with care) as a family ancestor in a portrait for which he sat, making nine in total. Over to you That's true. It one of my favourite films of all time. Watched it hundreds of times. OK, here's one that just came up as I was watching Look North on my Slingbox. It's an easy one. What connects Crufts, the Rugby League Challenge Cup and the British Brass Band Championships. a. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The trophies all made by the same company? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The trophies all made by the same company? Correct. Any idea who? (not part of the answer) Quote Link to comment
+Guanajuato Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Correct. Any idea who? (not part of the answer) Same one that did the FA Cup? If so I don't know the name but its in Sheffield, Junction of Woodseats Rd & Abbeydale Rd - tiny little shop. Or that's what I was told in my youth. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 The trophies all made by the same company? Correct. Any idea who? (not part of the answer) Sorry, I have no idea who but from what you said about thinking of it while watching Look North, I'd say a company somewhere in the north! Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Correct. Any idea who? (not part of the answer) Same one that did the FA Cup? If so I don't know the name but its in Sheffield, Junction of Woodseats Rd & Abbeydale Rd - tiny little shop. Or that's what I was told in my youth. Yes they also made the FA Cup. but not in Sheffield. It was Fattorini, and all the trophies were made in Bradford. They are still around but now based in Birmingham. Interestingly the Crufts trophy is the same design as the Brass Band only scaled down. The story on Look North was about the Black Dyke (Mils) Band becoming the most successful brass band ever by winning the trophy of the 21st time. Over to the 'Gal for the next question. Edited October 15, 2008 by SlytherinAlex Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 The DING goes to the first person to name for me both the paved area photographed and the statue. There are several caches within a stones throw so I don't expect this will take you folks with eagle eyes long Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) A view from ground level Paternoster Square and Paternoster column. Edited October 15, 2008 by SlytherinAlex Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ding! Both answers correct, but how do you get the picture from a college in Cambridgeshire without googling? Minus one point for bandwidth theft too! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Hiccup! Edited October 15, 2008 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ding! Both answers correct, but how do you get the picture from a college in Cambridgeshire without googling? Minus one point for bandwidth theft too! Googled afterwards to get the picture. Knew the location already. Anyone else want to ask a question? I'm all out of good questions at the moment. alex Quote Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) Anyone else want to ask a question? I'm all out of good questions at the moment. alex OK, as no-one else has jumped in, and I'm stuck in Florida for work, I'll jump in with a real pub level question... Amongst the top 92 football clubs in the English leagues (including any Welsh clubs), what makes Hull City unique? (In case there are more than one reasons you have to come up with the particular one I know of). Edited October 16, 2008 by The Bongtwashes Quote Link to comment
+Guanajuato Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 It's the only team nicknamed 'Tigers' It's the only team daft enough to continue to employ Dean Windass as a 'player'. It's the only professional football team in Hull (in fact, it might be the only pro team in 'East Yorkshire' since the demise of Scarborough. And finally, probably the answer you're wanting... It has no letters you can colour in. Quote Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 It's the only team nicknamed 'Tigers' It's the only team daft enough to continue to employ Dean Windass as a 'player'. It's the only professional football team in Hull (in fact, it might be the only pro team in 'East Yorkshire' since the demise of Scarborough. And finally, probably the answer you're wanting... It has no letters you can colour in. Ding I'll take that last answer Quote Link to comment
+Guanajuato Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Right then, a REALLY easy one What Sport to Hull FC Play? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Right then, a REALLY easy one What Sport to Hull FC Play? Rugby League. Quote Link to comment
+Guanajuato Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 DING I knew it'd be a quick one. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 What have these three got in common: Boardwalk Schlossallee Paseo del Prado Quote Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hmmm. Boardwalk appears on the American Monopoly Board so I'll take a guess that the other two are the equivalent squares on the German and Spanish editions. I can't remember which square though. Either Free Parking or Mayfair. It's too many years since I played US monopoly. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hmmm. Boardwalk appears on the American Monopoly Board so I'll take a guess that the other two are the equivalent squares on the German and Spanish editions. I can't remember which square though. Either Free Parking or Mayfair. It's too many years since I played US monopoly. DING Mayfair it is. Quote Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh good, my brain hasn't completely addled then. Here's a pub quiz question asked in a pub quiz I did last Friday. Take the gameshow where you could win "BFH", a flyer of the genus Bombus, the singer of "That's Livin' Alright" and the star of the short comedy film "The Plank" and you get what connection? Ding goes to the person who gets the thing that connects them all, but please feel free to explain how you got there. Quote Link to comment
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