We were regaled early doors by a very loud young Alf Garnett, though nowhere near as funny. 3 Hounds in situ, no make that 4 as Kevster turns up with 2 hamsters and 1 honorary Hound in tow. The latter having duly passed her 'A' levels and with an exciting new job starting next Monday. Congratulations were due and given. Too many for one team, so two teams created. 7 out of ten for Hound in the picture round, need I say more.
Only half marks for the current affairs round, shoddy airport knowledge, lockdown for suspected terrorist action was at JFK, and Gatwick is the worst British airport for delays. 37 new vineyards opened in UK during 2015, not really one that you can guess. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are in a remake of 'A Star is Born' and we couldn't remember the name of the multi-medallist US gymnast. Are you having this though, half way through the round in swans Peterkins, a near full pack of Hounds, albeit one in another team. Great to see the Petemeister, and an end to the who's turn is it to pay for the taxi home debate for another week.
Only one slip in the women in films round, Dakota Johnson stars in '50 Shades of Grey'. Big-up for Daren getting the two times 'Thomas Crown Affair' actress, Faye Dunaway. The rest pretty straightforward.
Full marks on connections round, Robson clicking that all are theme tune singers only after the 9th answer. Dennis Waterman clearly left to last for obvious reasons.
Missed 10 points for not knowing that Lancashire Spinners and Essex Leopards are basketball teams. Don't think that anyone got it though.
The best circular effort in the chain letters to date, as Amoco CadiZ links back to Zippo. We missed one despite having the end letters S____E. Andouille, Glamorgan and one other are all sausages. If nothing else, our answer of Swede will have given someone a chuckle.
Not feeling like our night, only answered 5 jeopardy questions, clueless on 2 and unsure on the other 3. Even with 2 or 3 of these we would still have been second behind a full strength and in form Anoraks. 14 points the final margin.
19 out of 20 on music round, Bay City Rollers song was 'Summerlove Sensation' not 'Shang-a-Lang'.
Did I ever mention that a mate of mine once had a fight at The Spotted Dog in Dorking, with a tiger in the car park? Anyway the statute of limitations, and what the intervening years has done to my hairstyle and general appearance, means that it is now deemed safe to return. Robson proposes that a jaunt round Dorking's pubs should take place on Friday, 2 September. Clearly if those in employment can't or don't want to take time off then this is fully understood. I get back from Malta the day before and hope to make it along. As a further reminder, Plumpton is Sunday, 18 September.
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I feel there's more to be heard on the story of the Tiger and Spotted Dog. Looking forward to it.
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ReplyDeletePoint of order - one of the Ten Pointers was enquiring as to the attribution of the, 'bowlers Holding the batsman's Willey' and, as I tried to protest last night, my teams answer was in fact correct - the phrase is essentially apocryphal and was certainly never said by Jonners...
Go back to your own messageboard, vile Hamster
ReplyDeletePerhaps a reenactment in full costume is warranted?
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