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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Our third contestant will be Choris-ter, who will be answering questions on Church Coral music,

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Coral music sounds fascinating!!
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 
Unfortunately I don't know much about Coral music, but I do sing the other stuff quite a bit.

Urgent whisper: Pants! help me out here!
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
Maybe its stuff you sing while floating around on a river in a round tub?
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Yeah yeah - alright. Choral music. I was tired. OK.

And don't make me start deducting points from the audience, OK Pants?
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 

 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Our second contestant will be Wesleyswig, who will be answering questions on Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, set by Riggwelter but posted by me from around 12:00 on Tuesday 7th September.

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I thought it was the other way around...?

[Edit for typo]

[ 05. September 2004, 18:26: Message edited by: Riggwelter ]
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Riggwelter - sorry, my mistake. Maybe I should ask for this thread to be closed and start again
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Riggwelter - sorry, my mistake. Maybe I should ask for this thread to be closed and start again

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Ah, it's the weekend, anything is forgiven at the weekend...

Anyway, I'm to introduce myself, right? Okay...

Well, my name is Rigg Welter, I'm from Drunken Haze (that's a small village in Sherryshire), and in a few weeks time I start training as a vicar.

I've been a fan of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister since my mid-teens when I borrowed an audio cassette of the first few episodes from my local library. It started a love affair that will surely never end. I love the fact that most storylines are based on actual events, it's real "you couldn't make it up" territory.

Oh, and, back in 1995, I won the "Best 5% of the Web" award for the original (and, hey, still the best) YM/YPM fan website. I am ther uber-fan, and I intend to win
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
Greetings!
My name is Alaric the Goth. I am from Sunderland and now live and work in the Kingdom of Elmet (that's Elfed for any Welsh folks in the audience). I have been interested in steam locomotives since my parents took me to see 'Flying Scotsman' go through my local station when I was 3. I have been interested in Dark Age barbarians since reading 'Lord of the Rings', when aged 16.

I like Riggwelter (the ale, rather than the contestant).

posted by Rw:

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I've been a fan of Yes,...since my mid teens

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So have I. And Rush.

Please Mr S. Cat, can I have my questions an hour earlier, at 11a.m.?

Thankyou.
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Mr Alaric:
I like Riggwelter (the ale, rather than the contestant).

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Which is not to suggest any deep-seated hatred between us. Juicy though that would be for the tabloid Mastermind Correspondents.

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Also posted by that crazy Goth:
Please Mr S. Cat, can I have my questions an hour earlier, at 11a.m.?

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Wow, keen...
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Alaric - I have contacted Marvin and asked him to post his questions as soon as he can.

Although he only had 4 on Friday, so he is really under pressure. Almost as much as you will be shortly .......
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Due to unforseen circumstances, Alaric and Marvin will be exchanging roles for this game. Therefore Alaric has set some questions for Marvin, which will be posted here shortly.

And it has to get better from here on ....
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Although he only had 4 on Friday, so he is really under pressure.

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Too much pressure sadly .

Sorry Alaric .
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Sorry? You will be.....

The following questions have been set by Alaric for Marvin, on the subject of "UK Narrow Gauge Railways"

Marvin - you have 24 hours from the time of this post to provide your answers, in order please.

1. Which narrow gauge railway has been built on the trackbed of an ex-North Eastern Railway standard gauge branch line in Cumbria/Northumberland?

2. What are the names of the two former Corris Railway steam locos now on the Talyllyn Railway?

3. Which of the three surviving Vale of Rheidol steam locos was built by the original VoR Railway (rather than the GWR)?

4. What is the gauge of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway?

5. What is the name of the only surviving steam loco from the original Welsh Highland Railway?

6. Two sections (one in the UK!) of the former CDRJC are preserved. What does CDRJC stand for?

7. What is the name of the upland terminus of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway?

8. What is the name of the Ffestiniog Railway’s replica ‘Single Fairlie’?

9. What is the book called detailing the pioneering efforts to re-open the Talyllyn Railway?

10. ‘Caledonia’ is an 0-6-0T built for which former Isle of Man railway company?

11. Where would you find The Earl and The Countess?

12. What is the English name of ‘Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid’?

13. Which Hebridean island has a narrow gauge railway on it?

14. Which railway is home to a narrow gauge Baldwin 4-6-2, brought from South Africa?

15. Which Leeds company built the numerous 0-4-0STs used by Welsh slate quarries, and now on many narrow gauge preserved railways?

16. Which narrow gauge line has been built on the trackbed of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Clayton West branch?

17. What is the gauge of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway in Kent?

18. Which Bedfordshire town is home to a 2’ gauge line that used to be used to carry sand?

19. Which locomotive builders built the standard Isle of Man Railways 2-4-0Ts?

20. Which narrow gauge line includes the name of a distillery in its title?
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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1. Which narrow gauge railway has been built on the trackbed of an ex-North Eastern Railway standard gauge branch line in Cumbria/Northumberland?

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2. What are the names of the two former Corris Railway steam locos now on the Talyllyn Railway?

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4. What is the gauge of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway?

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5. What is the name of the only surviving steam loco from the original Welsh Highland Railway?

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Originally posted by Alaric the Goth:
well it's Sir Haydn not 'Hadyn', but I'll let you off the typo!

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I should think so too...

Remembers he has yet to set half of Alaric's questions. Grins.
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
6. Incorrect: County Donegal Railways Joint Committee

7. Correct

8. Correct

9. You passed: 'Railway Adventure' by LTC Rolt

10. Correct

8/10 so far, with 1 pass
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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11. Where would you find The Earl and The Countess??

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12. What is the English name of ‘Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid’??

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13. Which Hebridean island has a narrow gauge railway on it??

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14. Which railway is home to a narrow gauge Baldwin 4-6-2, brought from South Africa??

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15. Which Leeds company built the numerous 0-4-0STs used by Welsh slate quarries, and now on many narrow gauge preserved railways?

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Originally posted by Alaric the Goth:
6. Incorrect: County Donegal Railways Joint Committee

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DamnDamnDamnDamnDamnDamnDamn

*slaps forehead*
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Right - time for the big finish

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16. Which narrow gauge line has been built on the trackbed of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Clayton West branch?

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17. What is the gauge of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway in Kent?

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18. Which Bedfordshire town is home to a 2’ gauge line that used to be used to carry sand?

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19. Which locomotive builders built the standard Isle of Man Railways 2-4-0Ts?

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20. Which narrow gauge line includes the name of a distillery in its title?

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Giants Causeway & Bushmills Railway

Mmmmmm... Bushmills :drool:
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
All correct! (though isn't it Leighton, not Leyton!?)

Your final score for the specialist subject round is 18 out of 20 with one pass.

V. sound performance, and all in well under 2 hours!
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alaric the Goth:
All correct! (though isn't it Leighton, not Leyton!?)

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Your final score for the specialist subject round is 18 out of 20 with one pass.

V. sound performance, and all in well under 2 hours!

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Thank you. Most of the time was spent trying to remember what the Kirklees Light Railway was called, the Irish ones (you sneaky devil, you ), and the one I passed (which I really should have got, since I've read most of it ). Those were the questions where you can picture me looking very worried on the famous chair...
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Marvin - well done with 18/20 and 1 pass.

As to Leyton and Leighton, it is Leighton, but as the name I belive derives from a town on the river Lea - along with Luton and Leyton in East London - I think you can away with it. Future contestants may need to consider that spelling/typing may be penalised.

Tomorrow - the next contestant. I think it should be Riggwelter, but what do I know ....
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Tomorrow - the next contestant. I think it should be Riggwelter, but what do I know ....

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Bring. It. On.

 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Riggwelter - 20 questions on Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.

1)What is the full name of Jim Hacker’s special political advisor?

2) What department did Jim Hacker run?

3) How is a Government Press release described in “The Economy Drive”?

4)In “The Bishop’s Gambit” what should the Bench of Bishops have a fair balance of?

5) In the Foreign Office, what are the following titles referred to as?CMG,KCMG,GCMG

6)Why did James Hacker turn down the chance to be photographed with a donkey at City Farm?

7) In “Party Games” What is the first rule of politics?

8)It is said that “ The Times is read by the people who run the country & The Daily Mail is read by the wives of those who run the country.” How are Guardian and Sun readers described?

9)In “The Key”, who gains his cummupance.

10) Which actor played the part of Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister?

11) When did the first episode of Yes Minister originally air?

12) When did the last episode of Yes Prime Minister originally air?

13) What phrase implied that Sir Humphrey was wishing to put off an idea/document/act?

14) What did Jim Hacker’s Daughter threaten to do, to save a badger colony?

15) Which episode scored the highest ratings out of both Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister on it’s initial showing?

16)What battle was Jim fighting when he was elevated to the position of Prime Minister

17)What is the constituency that Jim Hacker represents?

18)Which portfolio did Jim hold in the shadow cabinet?

19) What is the only economy drive that takes place in the episode of the same name?

20) Which Prime Minister was an avid fan of the show?

You have until 12:00 tomorrow to answer. Of course, the lightning pace set by the previous contestant may inspire you.

Wesleyswig or I will mark them, depending on who is around more.
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Riggwelter - 20 questions on Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.

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Cool, I get back from the pub and here they are...
1) Frank Wiesel (pronounced Why-sell)
2) Dept of Administrative Affairs
3) "Not delivered under oath"
4) Knaves and Queens
5) Call Me God, Kindly Call Me God, God Calls Me God
6) To avoid the caption "A meeting of the inner cabinet"
7) Every man for himself
8) Guardian readers think the country should be run by another country, and Sun
readers don't care who runs the country so long as she has big tits
9) Sir Humphrey
10) Derek Fowlds
11) 1980
12) 1988
13) He would describe it as "courageous"
14) Stage a nude protest
15) Party Games
16) The battle of the Eurosausage
17) Birmingham East
18) Environment
19) Proposal for the reduction in the number of tea ladies
20) Margaret Thatcher
 

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 
Wow! A mere 32 minutes. One would have to assume that he actually knew the majority of the answers without even having to Google!

Gremlin
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Gremlin:
Wow! A mere 32 minutes. One would have to assume that he actually knew the majority of the answers without even having to Google!

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Let's wait and see how many I actually got right eh?

Although I reckon it was bout 15 mins once I'd got back to my computer...

Yes, I know I'm setting myself up to look really stupid...

[ 07. September 2004, 12:25: Message edited by: Riggwelter ]
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Well done Riggwelter. If Wesleyswig doesn't get here before me, I will mark these when I get home.

Just to keep you in suspense for a bit longer.
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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Originally posted by Gremlin:
Wow! A mere 32 minutes. One would have to assume that he actually knew the majority of the answers without even having to Google!

Gremlin

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You sayin' I didn't?
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
These are the answers as supplied by Wesleyswig. Except for the one which I haven't had an answer for yet, so I will have to wait for Wesleyswig ....

1. Correct
2. Correct
3. Wrong - "It’s dishonest, it’s juggling with figures, it’s pulling wool over people’s eyes"
4. Wrong ( although I like your answer! ) "Those who believe in God and those who Don’t"
5. Correct
6. On the cover of Private Eye was specifically mentioned, but I will accept that.
7. Wrong. "Never believe anything until it has been officially denied"
8. Wrong. The guardian is read by people who think they ought to run the country
9. Correct
10. Correct
11. Correct
12. Correct
13. Wrong. "within the fullness of time"
14. Correct
15. Wesleyswig - what is the answer!!!!!!
16. Correct
17. Correct
18. Correct
19. Wrong. Jim Hacker creates a new department (Watch Dog Office) and before they had even employed anyone then the department was abolished.
20. Correct

I think that makes 13/20 and no passes. Well done. And still waiting for one more answer, so you could get 14!
 

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 

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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:

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Originally posted by Gremlin:
Wow! A mere 32 minutes. One would have to assume that he actually knew the majority of the answers without even having to Google!

Gremlin

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You sayin' I didn't?

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Yes

Gremlin
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 
Choral Music 1550 - 1950
1) This motet was scored for 40 individual voices, divided into eight choirs of five voices each. What was it called and who wrote it?
2) From what Greek word meaning ‘a band of singers and dancers’ are the words ‘chorus’ and ‘choir’ derived?
3) What is a counter-tenor?
4) What is the name for a concert opera which dramatises a story, often from the Bible, without the use of costumes or scenery?
5) The choral club ‘the Sons of Handel’ was formed in 1810 in which city?
6) This composer was one of the earliest musicians to write verse anthems exclusively for the English rite, which included ‘See, see, the Word is Incarnate’ and ‘This is the record of John’. Who is he?
7) Which Gothic architectural feature lent its name to church choirs in the eighteenth century?
8) Name three Harvest Anthems.
9) Born in 1765, one of Mozart’s favourite pupils, he became organist in St Paul’s Cathedral and is remembered for such works as: ‘Turn thy face from my sins’ and ‘Enter not into judgement’. Who is he?
10) To which piece of music does this scathing criticism by K.R. Long refer?
“Sparrow-Simpson’s appalling doggerel set to *******’s squalid music is a monument to the inane. It is frightening that such a piece should remain so popular since it proves that most people will accept whatever they hear in church quite uncritically; indeed, they regard criticism as a form of sacrilege.”
11) “Right, William, and so they be – miserable dumbledores!” said the whole choir with unanimity.
Which book (not Harry Potter) does this wonderful example of getting a whole choir to agree on something come from?
12) Midway between Hull and York lies a village with a Catholic chapel of great significance to the performance of choral music. What is the village, and what is the name of the chapel?
13) Which Christmas choral work, composed in 1942, was inspired by the composer’s discovery of ‘The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems’?
14) Which composer wrote the ‘Coronation Te Deum’, sung at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?
15) Raymond Loughborough’s ‘The Farmer’s Lad’ is arranged for which four vocal parts?
16) Which composer, who died at the age of 36, became known as ‘the English Orpheus’?
17) Which allegedly prophetic work, which was begun on the day WWII broke out, contains the movement titled, ‘Chorus of the self-righteous: We cannot have them in our Empire’ ?
18) What is the name of the tune to which choirs sing, ‘This Joyful Eastertide’?
19) Sadly, it is not possible to find a question relating to girl choristers before 1950 – however, which ancient cathedral became the first English cathedral to establish a separate and independent foundation for girl choristers in 1991?
20) ‘A hymn for soprano, mixed chorus and organ. Written and first performed to mark the dedication of the Pilgrim's Pavement in the central nave of St John's Cathedral, New York.’ Give the title and composer of this piece.


PHEW!!!!
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 
P.S. re Q 19 - the cathedral dates from well before 1950 so I thought I'd sneak it in in the interests of sexual equality...
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Vikki - thank you. Choris-ter - you have a reasonable time to answer these questions.
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 
Sorry if you've had a long wait, I've been out for a large part of the day.

Anyway, here are my attempts at the first ten:

1) 'Spem in Alium' by Thomas Tallis (I was given this for my 40th birthday )

2) choros

3) male alto

4) Oratorio

5) Dublin

6) Orlando Gibbons (one of my favourite church music composers)

7) not sure I understand the question, but I'm assuming you mean 'Chancel'

8) Well, we always sing 'Thou visitest the Earth' by Greene, every year. But the RSCM recommend, amongst others, 'Creator, Lord of Wonder' by Bertalot, and 'Look at the World' by Rutter.

9) Thomas Attwood. (We regularly sing 'Turn thy face from my sins', but not 'Enter not into Judgement')

10) This must be Stainer's Crucifixion - loved and hated by so many!


OK, enjoy these answers for starters. I'll post the rest once I've had chance to have a cup of tea!
 

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Posted by Pânts (# 4487) on :
 
Wow Vikki! What questions!!
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 
I think she had some help from a West Gallery enthusiast, Pants OK, all the answers to all the questions are 'West Gallery'

Now, to provide a bit of variety, here are my answers to the next few. Everytime I am lulled by a fairly easy question, along come a couple of real beasties (the answers to which only seem to appear in a dog-eared West Gallery Enthusiasts Guidebook )

11) Under the Greenwood Tree, by Thomas Hardy

12) I think it must be Everingham, St. Mary and St. Everilda (which seems to have a myriad of musical connections)

13) 'A Ceremony of Carols' by Benjamin Britten. Glorious words!

14) William Walton

15) AATB

16) Henry Purcell
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 
17) Tippett's 'A Child of our Time'

18) Vruechten (we sing this every Easter. Our choir is rather predictable.....)

19) Salisbury

20) 'The Pilgrim Pavement' by Ralph Vaughan Williams

PHEW! now I need another cup of tea!
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Choris-ter - well done. Now we have to await Vikki to mark.
 

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 

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Originally posted by Choris-ter:
I think she had some help from a West Gallery enthusiast, Pants OK, all the answers to all the questions are 'West Gallery'

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Okay, shoot me, I'm ignorant, but before you do... what on earth is 'West Gallery'?

Gremlin
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 
Wondering why she didn't actually put 'West Gallery' as the answer to the one question it WAS the answer to...

Sadly I didn't have any help - not even from the person who offered... sigh... maybe if I have to set the General Knowledge..? (Good grief, I DON'T do I?? )

OK just off to mark them - looks like a very high scoring round to me.
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 

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Originally posted by Choris-ter:
Sorry if you've had a long wait, I've been out for a large part of the day.

Anyway, here are my attempts at the first ten:

1) 'Spem in Alium' by Thomas Tallis (I was given this for my 40th birthday )
Correct
2) choros
Yup
3) male alto
Oh go on then (but don't say that to a counter-tenor if he's in a snotty mood!)
4) Oratorio
Yes
5) Dublin
Correct
6) Orlando Gibbons (one of my favourite church music composers)
Bril but no bonus point even though I agree
7) not sure I understand the question, but I'm assuming you mean 'Chancel'
No, funnily enough, I meant WEST BL***Y GALLERY!!!!!!

8) Well, we always sing 'Thou visitest the Earth' by Greene, every year. But the RSCM recommend, amongst others, 'Creator, Lord of Wonder' by Bertalot, and 'Look at the World' by Rutter.
Fair enough

9) Thomas Attwood. (We regularly sing 'Turn thy face from my sins', but not 'Enter not into Judgement')
That's the geezer!

10) This must be Stainer's Crucifixion - loved and hated by so many!
But of COURSE!!!!!! Marks so far - 9 out of a possible 10 (I STILL haven't worked out how to use quotes from more than one post in a post - please tell me someone!)


OK, enjoy these answers for starters. I'll post the rest once I've had chance to have a cup of tea!

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Originally posted by Choris-ter:


11) Under the Greenwood Tree, by Thomas Hardy
Yes
12) I think it must be Everingham, St. Mary and St. Everilda (which seems to have a myriad of musical connections)
Excellent guess!
13) 'A Ceremony of Carols' by Benjamin Britten. Glorious words!
Oh yeah lay them on me Baby... (I love these pieces)
14) William Walton
Uh-huh
15) AATB
Yes
16) Henry Purcell

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Originally posted by Choris-ter:
17) Tippett's 'A Child of our Time'
Yes
18) Vruechten (we sing this every Easter. Our choir is rather predictable.....)
Correct
19) Salisbury
Yup
20) 'The Pilgrim Pavement' by Ralph Vaughan Williams
YEY!!!!!
PHEW! now I need another cup of tea!

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And very well-deserved indeed! At the end of your specialist subject round you have scored a total of 19 points and NO PASSES!!!!!
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Choris-ter well done indeed.

In a change to the scheduled line-up, I have now heard form Splosh, so I am looking to see if we will have 2 more contestants next week.

In the meantime, the general knowledge round is a free for all - anyone ( except the contestants ) can ask sets of questions. But we haven't got there yet. And I sometimes wonder if we ever will.

( I never realised how much work was involved in running a quiz like this! )
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 

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Originally posted by Vikki Pollard:
Wondering why she didn't actually put 'West Gallery' as the answer to the one question it WAS the answer to...

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Because when the penny dropped - round about question 10 or 11, it was too late, as I'd already answered it and submitted it. And Schroedinger's Cat did say we had to answer them in
order......

Serves me right for being in too much of a hurry
 

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Posted by Choris-ter (# 473) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:


( I never realised how much work was involved in running a quiz like this! )

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Why do you think the Quizmaster had to stop when he got married?!
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 

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Originally posted by Choris-ter:
Because when the penny dropped - round about question 10 or 11, it was too late, as I'd already answered it and submitted it. And Schroedinger's Cat did say we had to answer them in
order......

Serves me right for being in too much of a hurry

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Originally posted by Vikki Pollard:
Wondering why she didn't actually put 'West Gallery' as the answer to the one question it WAS the answer to...

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Welcome to Gallery Music and Psalmody, an area on the World-Wide Web especially for people who research and enjoy the music sung by church and chapel bands in the 1700s and early 1800s. Whether you know the genre as psalmody, west gallery music or whatever, I hope you will enjoy exploring this site.

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 
Thanks! That makes a great deal more sense now.

Gremlin
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
the general knowledge round is a free for all - anyone ( except the contestants ) can ask sets of questions.

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And we all answer in PMs I assume?
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Riggwelter - no - I have ideas, but I will have to see whether they work.

Just wait and see......
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Alaric - your questions on British and Irish Steam Locomotives are below:

1. “Mallard” is a member of the LNER “A4” class. In that class designation, what does the “A” signify?

2. Name all three preserved members of the LMS “Coronation” class.

3. What was the main reason why no Irish locomotives were requisitioned for service in the First World War?

4. Which was the most powerful British steam locomotive class ever built?

5. In which year was the Royal Scot class introduced on the LMS?

6. By which name was the Midland Railway’s ten-coupled “Lickey Banker” locomotive popularly known?

7. What is the name of the main locomotive works in Dublin?

8. Other than being the sole survivor of its class, for which principal reason is B12 number 61572 now unique in Britain?

9. How many “King” class locomotives did the GWR build?

10. Which engineer designed the LBSCR’s “Terrier” locomotives?

11. What was the wheel arrangement of the Great Northern Railway (Ireland)’s “V” class express passenger locomotives?

12. The “USA” tank engines were bought from the US Army to shunt the dock system of which port?

13. What was the number of the first Garratt locomotive ever built, which is now preserved on the Welsh Highland Railway?

14. What is the diameter of the driving wheels on the Southern Railway’s “Merchant Navy” class?

15. Where is the only standard gauge Garratt locomotive to be preserved in Britain currently based?

16. Which LNER works also built 68 LMS-design 8F 2-8-0 locos?

17. With which railway company did locomotive designer William Stanier begin his career?

18. Why was the middle set of driving wheels on the BR class 9F 2-10-0 locomotive flangeless?

19. Where were the last steam engines operated by BR based?

20. What is the name of the replica Lynton & Barnstaple locomotive currently being built by the Ffestiniog Railway?

Your time starts . . . . now!
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
Here are my answers:

1. 4-6-2 (‘Pacific’) wheel arrangement

2. 46229 ‘Duchess of Hamilton’
6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’
46235 ‘City of Birmingham’

3. The track gauges in Ireland are/were 5’3’’ (standard gauge) and 3’ (narrow) rather than the ‘four foot eight and a half’ standard gauge of Britain/(most of) Europe.

4. LNER U1 class 2-8-8-2T ‘Garratt’ #2395 (LNER).
(BR No. 69999)

5. 1927

6. ‘Big Bertha’

7. Inchicore

8. It is the only surviving inside-cylinder 4-6-0

9. 30 ‘Kings’ built originally BUT Trick question! No. 6007 was damaged beyond repair in 1936 and a new replacement loco was built, so my answer is 31.

10. W. Sroudley

11. 4-4-0

12. Southampton

13. K1 is the oldest Garratt

14. 6’2”

15. Bressingham Hall steam museum, Norfolk

16. Doncaster (BUT Darlington also built 8Fs)

17. GWR

18. To enable them to traverse tight curves with their v. long coupled wheelbase

19. Vale of Rheidol Railway (and I traveled on it a few weeks back – v.good line)

20. ‘Lyd’
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
10. W. Stroudley - I accidentally missed the 't' out!
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Sheesh. And I thought there were a couple of quite difficult ones in there.

Never let it be said that Alaric doesn't know his steam locos. 20/20 (you even got the trick question, you bugger!).


 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
Thank you! I did have to check one or two on the 'net, and I didn't know offhand the WHR 1st 'Garratt's' number. Good questions (but have you got a thing about Garratts, methinks?!).
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Right having just got back from a two week holiday, I have spent my lunch break writing questions on novelty number ones . When would be best for me to post them?

Also what I have taken to be novelty, might not be what others take, therefore I could have missed out a few good records (either that or they never made number one).
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

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Originally posted by Alaric the Goth:
Thank you! I did have to check one or two on the 'net, and I didn't know offhand the WHR 1st 'Garratt's' number.

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Maybe you should be marked down for honesty?

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Good questions (but have you got a thing about Garratts, methinks?!).

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Not particularly, there were only three garratt questions in there...

I do quite like articulated locos though. Don't get me started on Fairlies
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Alaric - well done. Of course, the general knowledge round may prove more tricky.

Splosh - Papa Smurf is not around until next week, so could you post them 12:00 on Monday please?

General knowledge round. As this will be starting next week, I want to start explaining how I think it will work. On a specific day/24 hour period, Any shipmates will be allowed to post sets of questions. They must conform to the basic principles of having a definitive answer. Each question setter will be asked to set 5 questions, of a similar difficulty, and around a similar theme - that is one question for each contestant, numbered 1-5.

The contestants will then be given then numbers, and have a reasonable time to answer all of their questions, in order, in one post ( or maybe a couple ).

Once all the contestants have answered, the questioners will be asked to mark, and our final winner will be declared.

Is that all clear?
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
That suits me, as I might be able to send some more time this weekend sharpening the questions.
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Is that all clear?

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As mud, but we'll give it a crack anyway
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 
Er.... is WHAT clear...?


 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Seems pretty clear, and as both a setter and an answerer, I should have a bit of a head start on the others
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
I am enjoying this thread very much. It's fun to see if I know any of the answers. I did know KCMG, CMG and GMG from Yes Minister/Prime Minister although I only saw the series once and own no tapes. I do know that a countertenor is a male alto. I recognize a train when I see one 19 times out of 20 and I've ridden on them when I was younger...
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Listen, when we get to the generl knowledge round, I will explain it again. In paragraphs of not more that 5 words.

You don't have to be Mastermind to understand it.

The only reason I mentioned it is that I thought some of the spectators may want to spend the weekend putting together some questions. Note the General Knowledge round will be for ANYONE to pose a set of questions. Except the contestnats, becuase then they would be setting questions for themselves.

Of course, if it becomes total chaos, I will declare round 2 null and void.....
 

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Posted by Vikki Pollard (# 5548) on :
 
Why not just do that RIGHT NOW and save yourself some time??


 

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Posted by Papa Smurf (# 1654) on :
 

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Originally posted by splosh
That suits me, as I might be able to send some more time this weekend sharpening the questions

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Ouch !

[ 10. September 2004, 09:18: Message edited by: Papa Smurf ]
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Don't worry Papa Smurf, the questions at the moment are rather easy.
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Vikki Pollard:
Why not just do that RIGHT NOW and save yourself some time??

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You know I'm tempted.

But, of course, the general knowledge round is very important - I have seen many contestants on the real show who do spectacularly at their specialist round and appalingly at the general knoledge. And vice versa. The whole point of the game is that you have to have both very deep knowledge of one subject, and very wide knowledge of many areas.
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
I might have a few questions to post. Let me think...
 

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Posted by Papa Smurf (# 1654) on :
 
Am getting nervous now.....
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
ok, sorry these are a few minutes late, but I was in a meeting.

The questions for novelty no 1 singles are:

1. Which football team had a number one record in 1994?
2. Who told us to “stick a deckchair up our nose”?
3. Which year were we Star Trekkin?
4. Which novelty song held the top spot twice in the 90’s?
5. Whose 1981 song was inspired by his Italian mother?
6. What advice did Baz Luhrmann give us in 1999?
7. In 1990, what song did the Steve Miller Band knock off the number 1 spot?
8. Which years did “Three Lions” reach number 1?
9. What song took the number 1 spot from KLF in 1991?
10. Which composer was sung about by Felco?
11. What was the title of Spacedust song?
12. Where were the Vengaboys off to?
13. Which year was “Mistletoe and Wine” a number 1?
14. Who sang “Save you Love”?
15. What dance did Los Lobos teach?
16. Who was “made of plastic”?
17. Who sang “Grandma” in 1980?
18. Who was “happy talking” in 1982?
19. Which year did Cliff Richards & the Young ones have a number 1 hit?
20. What was the Timelords novelty record?
 

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Posted by Papa Smurf (# 1654) on :
 
(gulp)
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Papa Smurf - don't be put of by the speedy replies of previous contestants. You do have 24 hours to provide your answers.
 

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Posted by Papa Smurf (# 1654) on :
 
Okay, here goes

1. Which football team had a number one record in 1994?
Man Utd, with help from Status Quo - Come on You Reds
2. Who told us to “stick a deckchair up our nose”?
Spitting Image
3. Which year were we Star Trekkin?
1987
4. Which novelty song held the top spot twice in the 90’s?
Mr Blobby
5. Whose 1981 song was inspired by his Italian mother?
Joe Dolce (Shaddup your face)
6. What advice did Baz Luhrmann give us in 1999?
WEAR....SUNSCREEN...
7. In 1990, what song did the Steve Miller Band knock off the number 1 spot?
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, by Timmy Mallet's "Bombalurina"
8. Which years did “Three Lions” reach number 1?
1996 and 1998?
9. What song took the number 1 spot from KLF in 1991?
Do the Bartman
10. Which composer was sung about by Felco?
Amadeus (Mozart)
11. What was the title of Spacedust song?
Gym & Tonic
12. Where were the Vengaboys off to?
Ibiza
13. Which year was “Mistletoe and Wine” a number 1?
1988
14. Who sang “Save you Love”?
Renee & Renata
15. What dance did Los Lobos teach?
La bamba
16. Who was “made of plastic”?
hmmh - Aqua's Barbie Girl sang of "Life in Plastic - It's fantastic". Can't think of anything else that it might be.
17. Who sang “Grandma” in 1980?
St Winifreds School Choir
18. Who was “happy talking” in 1982? Captain Sensible
19. Which year did Cliff Richards & the Young ones have a number 1 hit?
1986
20. What was the Timelords novelty record?
Doctoring the Tardis.
 

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 

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Originally posted by splosh:
10. Which composer was sung about by Felco?

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That would be Falco

Gremlin
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
Splosh has PM'ed me the answers, which I will sort out as soon as I can. But I might have to keep you in suspense for a little longer .....
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
OK - Answers and scores. From Splosh.

1. Correct
2. Correct
3. Correct
4. Correct
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre, but I'll let you have that.
6. Correct
7. Correct
8. Correct
9. Correct
10. Correct
11. Correct
12. Correct
13. Correct
14. Correct
15. Correct
16. Correct
17. Correct
18. Correct
19. Correct
20. Correct

And that makes an amazing 20 out of 20. Well done.

I hope I may have a chance tomorrow to post the scores, and the details for the second round.
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
OK. After the first round the positions areas follows :

In fifth place, with 14 points, is Riggwelter

In fourth place, with 18 points, is Marvin ( with 1 pass )

In third place, with 19 points, is Choris-ter

In joint first place is Alaric, with 20 points

Also in joint first place is Papa Smurf, also with 20 points

If there is a draw after the second round, I will make up some resolution. Please don't make me do that.
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
ROUND TWO - the general knowledge round.

OK, this is an open round in terms of questioners. Anyone, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CONTESTANTS can post a set of questions for the contestants.

If you want to post questions, please post a set of 5 numbered questions - this will be one for each contestant. They can cover any subject you wish. You have around 24 hours ( until 14:00 on Thursday ) to post as many sets of questions as you wish and can.

Contestants, please await further instructions on Thursday.

And soonish, I will post a set of easy starter questions. Just to get you in the mood.
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
General Knowledge Questions :

1. In computer terms, what does RAM stand for?

2. In computing, what is software?

3. What is a VDU?

4. In computing terms, what was Melissa

5. What does http stand for?
 

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Posted by Timothy the Obscure (# 292) on :
 
General knowledge questions (in the area of medieval music, but not too technical):

1. What is the difference between a troubadour and a trouvere?

2. What is a neume?

3. What is the gamut?

4. What is the etymology of "lute"?

5. What is the difference between a gittern and a cittern?

Timothy
 

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Posted by Papa Smurf (# 1654) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat, at 2pm on Tuesday:
You have around 24 hours ( until 14:00 on Thursday )

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quote:

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Theology and Church history...

And yes, they are intended to be difficult...

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Tell me about it! Though Sir Kevin's questions are even worse, IMO!

General flippin' knowledge!?! My a$*e!


 

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Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :
 
Well, here's my set. Football related.

1. Who did England beat in the Semi-Finals of the World Cup in 1966?

2. Who won the first ever Premiership title?

3. Who are the oldest league team?

4. Which team plays their home games at Bootham Crescent?

5. Which player scored the second in Arsenals 2-0 away win against Liverpool in 1989 to clinch the first division title?
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
Wahoo - see what you miss on sabbatical...

General Knowledge - biology.

1) What is the theory, formularised by Niles Eldredge and Stephen J Gould, in which species go through long periods with very little change, followed by rapid evolution into new species, called?

2) How many chambers do amphibians' hearts typically have?

3) In the term "LD50", what do the letters "LD" stand for?

4) What is the green pigment in plants called?

5) What is the name of the cytoplasmic inclusion in eukaryotic organisms which has its own DNA and is the site of the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation?

Some easy ones in there, honest...
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Finally, five general knowledge questions I actually know the answers to.

I'll take this set, guys. You divide the rest between you

ETA: talking about Tom's set, obviously, though I actually knew a couple of Karl's without thinking...

[ 15. September 2004, 12:28: Message edited by: Marvin the Martian ]
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
But Marvin, you have had your specialist subject. You can't have a second specialist round....


Until the semi-finals
 

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Posted by Capt. Kevin the Ruthless (# 3492) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Alaric the Goth:

quote:

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
Theology and Church history...

And yes, they are intended to be difficult...

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Tell me about it! Though Sir Kevin's questions are even worse, IMO!

General flippin' knowledge!?! My a$*e!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Capt. Kevin the Ruthless:
why not PM someone who posts on the F1 thread?

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you mean like me ??
 

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Posted by Capt. Kevin the Ruthless (# 3492) on :
 
Yus, like you...or google them
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
It is today, isn't it, that the 'General Knowledge' round is supposed to start? Will there be enough questions? Will there be enough 'easy' questions to give me a better chance of victory than the LibDems at the next General Election? Which is what chance I've got now...
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
As my specialist subject questions seemed to be rather easy, I will try some general knowledge as well.

First set: Female crime heroines (fiction)

1. Who wrote the Stephanie Plum books?
2. Who wrote the Alexandra Cooper books?
3. Who wrote the Temp Brennan
4. Who wrote the Kinsey Milhone books?
5. Who wrote the Kate Brannigan books?
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat. (# 64) on :
 
OK - close of the questions. Now it is the turn of the conteestants.

Each contestant has to answer one set of questions. I am doing this in reverse position order, as recorded last time :

Riggwelter needs to answer all Q1s
Marvin needs to answer all Q2s
Chorister needs to answer all Q3s
Alaric needs to answer all Q4s
Papa Smurf needs to answer all Q5s.

Please refer to the the question setter, and theme, so we know which question you are answering.

And, all of your answers must be posted in a SINGLE post.

I would like these answered as quickly as possible - ideally within 24 hours, but I accept that I have not confirmed availability with contestants, so I will be tolerant. To a degree.
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
Cat - do you need a PM with the answers?
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :
 
Karl - no, unless you are not going to be available for some time. Over the weekend or early next week I will be asking question setters to mark and provide answers.

The longer we can hold people in suspense, the more fun ...
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
Alaric’s Question 4 answers:

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S’s Cat: 4. In computing terms, what was Melissa?

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4. What is the etymology of "lute"?

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4. Which cities have held the USGP?

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4. What is a scalene triangle?

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quote:

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4. What is meant by a "Downwards" or "Descending" atonement theology?

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quote:

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4. Which team plays their home games at Bootham Crescent?

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4) What is the green pigment in plants called?

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quote:

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4. Who wrote the Kinsey Milhone books?

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Sue Grafton


A macro virus, affecting computers via the Internet

Tim the Obscure: 4. What is the etymology of "lute"?

From Old French lut, in turn from Arabic al- úd (literally ‘the wood’)

Capt. Kevin: 4. Which cities have held the USGP?

Sebring, Florida; Riveeside, California; Watkins Glen, New York; Long Beach, California; Las Vegas; Detroit; Dallas; Phoenix; Indianapolis (Is this too much information!??!)

corpusdelicti: 4. What is a scalene triangle?

One with its sides and angles all unequal in length/magnitude respectively.

S’s cat (Theol): 4. What is meant by a "Downwards" or "Descending" atonement theology?

That all mankind descending from Adam are born destitute of original righteousness and the subjects of a corruption of nature which is sin. The effect of the first sin upon unfallen Adam was a degeneration --a conversion downwards.

Tom Day (Footy): 4. Which team plays their home games at Bootham Crescent?

York City

Karl L-B (Biol.): 4) What is the green pigment in plants called?

Chlorophyll

Splosh (on female crime heroines): 4. Who wrote the Kinsey Milhone books?

Sue Grafton
 

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Posted by Alaric the Goth (# 511) on :
 
Ooops , seen to have repeated part of my post. It's the first half that should remain and everything below the first 'Sue Grafton' can be deleted/ignored!
 

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Posted by Capt. Kevin the Ruthless (# 3492) on :
 
Correct on USGP!
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :
 
Can we keep marking until the end please. Otherwise I have no hope of keeping track of the score, or who has marked.

Thank you.
 

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Posted by Riggwelter (# 8007) on :
 

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Schroedinger's cat on Computers

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Timothy the Obscure on medieval music

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Pass

quote:

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Capt Kevin on motorsport

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corpusdelicti on Maths

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Pass

quote:

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Schroedinger's cat on Theology

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Tom Day on football

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Karl on biology

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Pass

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splosh on Crime heroines

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Ruth Rendall?
 

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Posted by Grandfather Fmurff (# 1654) on :
 
I'm sure some peepull made their Number 5 questions harder than the Number 1s

quote:

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat.:
What does http stand for?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Timothy the Obscure:
What is the difference between a gittern and a cittern?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Capt.. kevin:
What distinguished the Honda CBX, or when was the Jag XK120 introduced

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No idea about the motorbike (honda), 1948 for the Jag ? (being one who posts on the F1 thread was no help for this )

quote:

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Originally posted by corpusdelicti:
Name all the Platonic solids

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Well, a platonic solid is
"a polyhedron all of whose faces are congruent regular polygons, and where the same number of faces meet at every vertex"

So that's a tetrahedron (4 triagles at each vertex)
Octahedron (4 triangles at eaach vertex)
Icosahedron (5 trianlges at each vertex)
Cube - aka Hexahedron (3 Squares at each vertex)
and Dodecahedron (3 pentagons at each vertex)

quote:

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Originally posted by S.C.
Broadly speaking, what is considered the prime authority for a) Evangelicals b) Liberals and c) Traditionalists?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Tom Day
Which player scored the second in Arsenals 2-0 away win against Liverpool in 1989 to clinch the first division title?

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quote:

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Originally posted by Karl LB
What is the name of the cytoplasmic inclusion in eukaryotic organisms which has its own DNA and is the site of the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation?

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Pass (in a hurry)

quote:

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Originally posted by Splosh
Who wrote the Kate Brannigan books?

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The Cat: 2. In computing, what is software?

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The Obscure: 2. What is a neume?

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Kevin: 2. What was the Jensen Interceptor?

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Corpus: 2. Define a rational number.

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A ratio of two integers, usually written as the vulgar fraction a/b, where b is not zero.

Alternatively, it's a fraction

quote:

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The Cat again: 2. What is the name of the theological idea most commonly associated with Rudolph Bultmann?

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quote:

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Mr. Day: 2. Who won the first ever Premiership title?

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Manchester United (I can't believe you made me type that )

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Karl: 2) How many chambers do amphibians' hearts typically have?

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splosh: 2. Who wrote the Alexandra Cooper books?

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Not a blimmin clue .
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :
 
Thank you Marvin. Now, can the question setters please provide mark their questions.

If we can get this done today, I will probably be marking mine this evening, and we could bring this cometition to a close..........

Phew.
 

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Posted by corpusdelicti (# 5124) on :
 
Answers to the mathematics questions:

All answers given were correct.

Riggwelter passed on "Name two distinct transcendental numbers". The most sensible answer would have been: π and e.
 

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Posted by splosh (# 2743) on :
 
Answers to the Crime heroine questions:

1. Janet Evanovich
2. Linda Fairstein
3. Kathy Reichs
4. Sue Grafton
5. Val McDermid.

So Chorister, Alaric and Papa Smurf got the correct answers.
 

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Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :
 
Choirster was the only person to get one wrong. The oldest league team were Hallam FC, who went on to become (I think) Sheffield Utd.

Tom
 

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Posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider (# 76) on :
 
Well, I'll admit these weren't all equally easy, though trust the graduate in a biological science to get the easiest one...

quote:

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:

1) What is the theory, formularised by Niles Eldredge and Stephen J Gould, in which species go through long periods with very little change, followed by rapid evolution into new species, called?

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quote:

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2) How many chambers do amphibians' hearts typically have?

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quote:

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3) In the term "LD50", what do the letters "LD" stand for?

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quote:

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4) What is the green pigment in plants called?

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quote:

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5) What is the name of the cytoplasmic inclusion in eukaryotic organisms which has its own DNA and is the site of the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation?

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:
Well, I'll admit these weren't all equally easy, though trust the graduate in a biological science to get the easiest one...

quote:

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Originally posted by Karl: Liberal Backslider:

1) Punctuated Equilibrium _ I'd have found this one easy

2) Three: I'd not have known this: I'd have had to Google!

3)LD=Lethal Dose. I'd have guessed this (correctly).

4) What is the green pigment in plants called?

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Chlorophyll. This was the dead easy one. Yep!

5) It is, of course, a mitochondrion.
Another easy one (do you know, I once knew off by heart the respiratory reactions/Krebs cycle?)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat:
In fifth place - Riggwelter with 16 points.
In fourth place, Marvin, with 23 points.
In Third place, with 25 points, Chorister.
In a very close second place, with 26 points, is Papa Smurf.
And just by the one point, in first place, is Alaric the Goth, with 27 points. You are the first ship mastermind champion.

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Many congratualtions to all my opponents, especially Alaric.

 

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Posted by Capt. Kevin the Ruthless (# 3492) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Grandfather Fmurff:
So, Kevin, what was special about the honda CBX motorbike ?

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It had an 1100 cc straight six and was light enough to do big wheelies. Under hard acceleration, to a bystander, it sounded like a Porsche 911. Of course, I never rode one; I had a Suzuki 550-4 in 1978 when I was a newlywed in Long Beach.



(I always wanted one though. I thought it'd make a great sidecar rig...)

[ 18. September 2004, 18:20: Message edited by: Capt. Kevin the Ruthless ]
 

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Posted by Goodric Winstanley (# 8001) on :
 
My biggest bike was a Guzzi v50 II (500cc) but someone gave me a very fast ride on the back of their CBX. My guts caught up with my body 5 mins after we had stopped. I agree with Kevin - it was special.
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 
Well done everyone. Good game
 

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Posted by Sir Choristerpher Wren (# 473) on :
 
well done to Alaric, a very worthy opponent.

And thanks to SC for a very enjoyable game
 

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Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :
 
There were a few offers to answer questions that I could not take up, so I think there might be a chance of another round at some point.

I am more thn happy for someone else to pick it up, when they think they have the time. If not, I may be able to try again in a few months.
 

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Posted by Gremlin (# 129) on :
 

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Originally posted by Schroedinger's cat:
There were a few offers to answer questions that I could not take up, so I think there might be a chance of another round at some point.

I am more thn happy for someone else to pick it up, when they think they have the time. If not, I may be able to try again in a few months.

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