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Thread: Circus: Knockout Quiz 2005
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
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professorkirke, are you plotting against us? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) That's not very sporting. It's only for fun....
...or is it? ![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif)
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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Originally posted by Hazey Jane:
[QBIt's only for fun....
...or is it? [/QB]
Why? Are you having fun?
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Moth
Shipmate
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Perhaps his plot was to spirit the Quizmaster away? The time has come and gone, and no new round! (What's the betting I cross post with the new round, eh? Odds on?) ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
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Originally posted by Quizmaster
New rounds will always begin between 22:00 and 24:00 English time. This means early morning for the Australians and Afternoon for the Americans.
Confucious say: be paient and re-read the game instructions
[ 15. September 2005, 21:22: Message edited by: Hazey Jane ]
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
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Confucius also say. Preview post, preview post, preview post ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif) And buy a dictionary
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Moth
Shipmate
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Ah well. Thank you, Confucious, most kind!
If it's much later I'll be in bed, so I won't be able to play until the morning! (I need my beauty sleep, though it's not having any noticeable effect). ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
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The time has come (the Walrus said)
Those knocked out for failing to name a volcano:
C#
Gladly The Cross-eyed Bear
Grits
Left at the Altar
Sharkshooter
Tom Day
Urbanita
Those Qualifying for ROUND 3:
Ann
Annie P
Auntie Doris
Barnabas62
Carex
Chorister
Christianjimmy
Custard
Da_Musicman
Dolphy
Doublethink
Footdoc
Gort
Hazey Jane
Hennah
Jedijudy
Jonah the Whale
Marvin the Martian
Moth
MrSponge2U
Nutmeg
Pants
Papa Smurf
Papio
Paul W
Professorkirke
Pure as the Driven Yellow Snow
Quizmaster
R.D.Olivaw
Rugasaw
S'More
Smudgie
Tabby.Cat
The Rogue
Stand by your beds!
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
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ROUND THREE : CRUISE LINERS
In this round you must name a cruise liner and post a link to a picture of the liner concerned.
The qualifying criterion is as follows:
Along with the name of your liner you should post the Maximum Number of Passengers that the Liner can carry.
If everybody names a ship then the person closest to the average number of passengers will be eliminated (Total of all passengers/Competitors).
Enjoy! - Bonus for letting me know what dates next year I can cruise the Baltic.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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R.D. Olivaw
Shipmate
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Holiday
1800
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We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness -Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Rogue
Shipmate
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Dates include June 29th to July 3rd and July 22nd to July 26th. Start and finish in Helsinki. Ship attractions include Finnish saunas, duty-free shops, a hair salon and a library.
I will go for the MV Eclipse which I hope has so few passengers (48) that I will be well away from the average.
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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The QE2, God bless 'er.
Carries 1,791 guests (aka passengers to anyone who's not pretentious ).
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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Average so far: 1627.8.
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Hail Gallaxhar
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The Rogue
Shipmate
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That puts you closest then, Marvin. Is anyone going to help you out? Lots of high figures will take the average up towards or beyond 1800, thus endangering Auntie Doris and RD Olivaw. Or is someone going to go for a figure between you and them and earn brinksmanship points. The excitement is so great that I am going to bed.
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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The Queen Mary 2: 2,620 passengers.
That's one hell of a lot of deckchairs.....
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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May I submit the ship on which I cruised for my recent "significant" birthday? That would be the Majesty of the Seas. It can hold 2,744 passengers.
It also has a godmother! She's Queen Sonja of Norway.
We had tons of fun and I'm looking forward to the next cruise...hopefully a longer one!
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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QM, if you sail May 15, Jun 4 or Jun 14, 2006, on this cruise line, you get a $50 per person ship credit! ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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Jasmine, little cat with a big heart.
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R.D. Olivaw
Shipmate
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That puts you closest then, Marvin. Is anyone going to help you out?
It's a good thing that Marvin is a Martian otherwise my participation might violate the first law of robotics.
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We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness -Thich Nhat Hanh
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Jason™
Host emeritus
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Here we go, folks.
The last stated average was 1627.8
I choose the Maasdam from Holland America, with a full passenger capacity of 1627.
See it here.
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Jason™
Host emeritus
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Originally posted by Hazey Jane:
professorkirke, are you plotting against us? That's not very sporting. It's only for fun....
...or is it?
Only time can tell...
The world may never know...
Disaster could lurk at every turn...
What lies ahead?
And other various mysteriously terrible cliches. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Custard
Shipmate
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The Arkona, with 636 passengers (and 220 crew, but I guess some of these could be replaced by passengers if necessary).
Details from here, and there are some other ones on the same page if anyone wants a hand.
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Stamp thine image in its place.
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Smudgie
Ship's Barnacle
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How about a trip on the Oriana with P&O? Friends of mine who have travelled on her say she's not too bad and if you're not one of the maximum 2272 passengers then you could always stowaway in a lifeboat. (The site is not letting me link directly to the statistics page so you'll have to do another click to get there, I'm afraid)
Let me know what date you're sailing from Southampton and I can always guarantee a wave from the Isle of Wight to speed you on your way!
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Smudgie
Ship's Barnacle
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PS... nudge nudge... the site I linked to has a couple more big boats that might come in handy for those seeking nautical inspiration.
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Hennah
Ship's Mother Hen
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Join me aboard the Jewel of the Seas , has a capacity of 2,501. I'll be the 2,500 if you'll be the one.
Her 'godmother' is Kathy Mellor - apparently all ship have godmothers (to teach the facts of life etc? sure there's some innuendo there somewhere about docks/berths...?). Though Kathy Mellor was possibly Will Mellor's mum, but is actually USA's teacher of the year 2004. Well well.
Hen x
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Moth
Shipmate
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I shall go for the Azur , which is the only ship I have ever cruised upon!
It is the largest ship able to pass through the Corinth canal , which is a very spectacular journey. It can take 720 passengers, as shown here.
I will try to find you some nice Baltic cruises, Quizmaster. I know many of them start from Tilbury, which would once have been very convenient for you, but maybe not so much now! You can stay at my house overnight before you go, if you like. I can't bribe better than that, now can I?
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Wet Kipper
Circus Runaway
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I shall go for the Carnival Glory, which with 2974 passengers takes the average up to 1750.33333 passengers (maybe one of the female passengers is 3 months pregnant), which puts Marvin's QE2 entry in danger.
I can't believe the QE2 might end up as being average !
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Wet Kipper
Circus Runaway
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quote:
Originally posted by Quizmaster:
Enjoy! - Bonus for letting me know what dates next year I can cruise the Baltic.
Why bother being crowded on to a ship with hundreds of other people you don't know, going places you're not sure you'll like ?
Why not buy your own boat, and you can go whenever you like and take only a select group of friends with you.
I think this one might suit - your change from a milion Euro would be enough to hire a 2 man crew for a few months......
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christianjimmy
Shipmate
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I shall go way under the average with my entry of RMS St Helena with a maximum number of passengers of 128 (think that'll just about make me safe if the average is up in the thousands!)
As for helping QM in his planned Baltic trip, not much use I'm afraid. South Atlantic only. Still I do recommend it. I lived on St Helena (pronounced Saint Hell-ee-na, fact fans, named after Emperor Constantine's mother, which incidentally also should not be pronounced Hell-en-err) for a while, its an amazing place, and IMHO QM would make a far more interesting trip than the Baltics. (Just for uniqueness at the very least!)
Just doing my bit for St Helenian tourism
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Alan Davies: What did people sing in 1923, for goodness' sake? They got the cake out and everyone just stood about in a slightly awkward silence?
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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Originally posted by Papa Smurf:
I can't believe the QE2 might end up as being average !
Precisely the irony that prompted me to select her
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Hail Gallaxhar
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Wet Kipper
Circus Runaway
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Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
Precisely the irony that prompted me to select her
yes, but most of those big ships are made of steel anyway ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
(edit for code)
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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Originally posted by Papa Smurf:
quote:
Originally posted by Marvin the Martian:
Precisely the irony that prompted me to select her
yes, but most of those big ships are made of steel anyway
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Moth
Shipmate
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I like Pants. She is moving the average up again. I want to stay above 1000, or I might be out!
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Nutmeg
Ship's spice girl
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I would like to suggest a small but personal cruise ship, the Hebridean Spirit , which will take a maximum of 80 guests, and 70 crew. I like that ratio.
The 7 night Majesty of Norway tour departs mid July next year.
Check out the size of these suites. They are bigger than my house.
Note the tartan decor. It is a scottish firm after all. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Smudgie
Ship's Barnacle
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By the way, if you fancy a cruise to the Baltic, QM, here's the booking details.
Ship: Oriana
Cruise Code: X607
Departs: 27 May 2006
Duration: 13 Nights
Price: £1269
which includes trips to St Petersburg and Tallinn
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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Well, would you believe it - this cruise liner took me to a Shrek party!
Strange that....
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dolphy
Lady of Perpetual Responsiblity
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I am surprised no one has mentioned this famous one: Foolish. It's capacity has no limits and at the moment there are over ten thousand passengers. Prices are very reasonable, in fact she only asks a donation every once in a while to keep the organ in good condition. She sails the globe and you can choose your room, your view, even have your own name and picture in her gallery. It's the best ship for making new friends, sometimes even enemies but she will not tolerate time wasters. She also boasts many weddings and parties but beware the hot boiler room!
<ETA: don't be put off by the rowing boat in the picture, this ship is far bigger and stronger!>
[ 16. September 2005, 14:40: Message edited by: dolphy ]
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Carex
Shipmate
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I will choose the M/V Taku. (I sailed for several days on the M/V Malaspina, but the photo isn't as good.)
The Taku carries 450 passengers, and has the distinction (at least among the vessels named so far) of officially being both a cruise ship and a State Highway.
I will claim my extra credit by informing Quizmaster what dates he can cruise the Baltic: any dates he wants, but it will have to be on a different ship.
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Jason™
Host emeritus
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Hey Dolphy, I thought about that, but was concerned it may get the "Like the originality, doubt the validity" vote from Ol' QM.
For what it's worth though, I think it's damn clever.
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Ann
Curious
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The Seabourn Legend has a maximum of 200 passengers but, unless you pop over to the "Talk like a Pirate" thread and ask some of the reprobates very nicely, the closest you'll get to the Baltic is Acapulco.
I might dig you out a Baltic cruise before the end of the round, but you haven't given much of an indication of how much you can afford, nor how many people you will be treating; you may like the look of the 29th April for £399, but you may find yourself slinging a hammock in the bilges for that little. And, if you're only going to be able to see the condensation on four steel walls and whatever is swimming in the three inches of murky water swirling round your feet, you might as well take a cruise on the Mersey Ferry.
[I get too used to word processors which auto-capitalise sentences for me.]
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Jonah the Whale
Ship's pet cetacean
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The Galapagos Islands are much nicer than the Baltic or St Helena. Here's the ship for you Quizzy:
Isabela ll is a quote:
1025 ton first class cruise liner, with a capacity of 40 passengers in 21 lower berth, spacious cabins all with outside view. Fully air-conditioned. 24 crew and 3 naturalist guides.
Would make you ponder though, whilst you're busy trampling your unique species underfoot, what is the definition of a cruise liner.
JtW
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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40,000 (Based upon the average size of a completely unremarkable sheep.)
For a more a more modern version, you can take the Seabourn Pride which will keep you and 203 other passengers afloat on the Baltic for 40 days and 40 nights, (sheep carrying capacity unspecified).
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rugasaw
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Oh, I forgot to add that the Sun Vista currently is not cruising the Baltic.
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Tabby Cat
Shipmate
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Nutmeg's choice looks lovely but I will go for the even smaller Hebridean Princess.
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Just 49 guests are cared for by around 38 crew as she sails perhaps the most beautiful coastline of northern Europe, Scotland's Western Isles.
Lovely! Saving up my money now.
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