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Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 10:57 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:DRT wrote:I think this should become a general rule. JDAW is the inventor so must rule yes or no.
No. This bulletin board started because somebody thought that owning a domain meant owning the conversation hosted on it. Wrong. The conversation is owned by those taking part in it. I might have initiated this thread, many posts ago, and it has become not ‘was created’ a beautiful thing. But it is not ‘mine’: it belongs to those taking part in it.
All good points.
What do those taking part think of my proposal?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 11:10 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
So it's lower than Ben Nevis then?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 12:17 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
djewesbury wrote:So it's lower than Ben Nevis then?
Yes.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 13:10 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Why am I waving that cheap paperback at you? I presume that's a piece of 'yellow fiction'? Is that a clue? One of the Wainwright books had a yellow cover...
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 13:45 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
DRT wrote:There are 214 hills in the Lake District that are known as Wainwrights. I have been to the top of 100 of them.
Which was my 100th Wainwright?
Wiki says that you are a shady sort of character, engaging in a rather sordid past time it calls "peak bagging". I'm not sure such behaviour should be encouraged on this forum.
However, I have a question to ask so will take this seriously.
Was it from Book 7 - The Western Fells?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 13:52 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
AHB wrote:Was it from Book 7 - The Western Fells?
No.
You have asked a very sensible question that has narrowed the field of possibilities from 214 to 181.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:33 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Is it...
Ben Nevis?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:54 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
djewesbury wrote:Is it...
Ben Nevis?
No.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 15:56 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
DRT wrote:djewesbury wrote:Is it...
Ben Nevis?
No.
I'm glad we finally cleared that up. That whole Ben Nevis thing was a total red herring. Your quiz is rubbish.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:22 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
I should eliminate each book but such is not my way;
Helm Crag.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:30 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
Was it from one of Book1 - The Eastern Fells, Book 2 - The Far Eastern Fells, Book 3 - The Central Fells or Book 4 - The Southern Fells?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:31 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Is it in The Eastern Fells?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:33 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
Is it one of the Northern Fells (Book 5)?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:42 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Is it in The Southern Fells? Being serious for a moment, this is my favourite part of the Lakes I think
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:42 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
AHB wrote:Was it from one of Book1 - The Eastern Fells, Book 2 - The Far Eastern Fells, Book 3 - The Central Fells or Book 4 - The Southern Fells?
I didn't see this guess but presume that it is disallowed.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 16:58 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
djewesbury wrote:AHB wrote:Was it from one of Book1 - The Eastern Fells, Book 2 - The Far Eastern Fells, Book 3 - The Central Fells or Book 4 - The Southern Fells?
I didn't see this guess but presume that it is disallowed.
I don't see why it should be disallowed. All I am after is a yes / no answer. I have approached the matter of which book logically. A yes answer will tell me the fell is one of these, a no answer will tell me whether it is in book 5 or book 6.
Don't you go disallowin' my questions just 'cos you're jealous that you didn't think of doing things this way!
Is it from Book 3 - Central Fells?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:01 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Whatever works.
Is it from either Book 5 or Book 6?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:13 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by jdaw1
Rheasilvia?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 17:27 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
Was it Great Cockup?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 18:40 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
LGTrotter wrote:I should eliminate each book but such is not my way;
Helm Crag.
Outstanding.
Presumably you googled
derek t+wainwrights?
Owen's turn.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 19:14 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
That really is a bit odd, on my mother's life I had no idea. Helm Crag is I think the only Wainwright hill I have ever walked up. But I went along the ridge at the behind and I think that the lump at the back is another one. Me and Em (my wife and the brains of the operation) often used to stay in Grasmere. Went there for our honeymoon.
Anyway that's enough about you let's talk about me!
The pub up the road has a post outside with a carving rather than a pub sign. What is the carving?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 19:41 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
An apple?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:01 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
My God! You'll never believe this but.. no.
The pub's name is unremarkable.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:06 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by AW77
You can see two arms and a crown, which should translate into "The King's arms"
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:09 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
AW77 wrote:You can see two arms and a crown, which should translate into "The King's arms"
You are thinking along the right lines but no.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:20 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
An ox?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:32 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
DRT wrote:An ox?
No. One more and another clue.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:43 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
A gathering of small rodents examining a dead kestrel who has surprisingly just crashed their party.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 20:49 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
(They look startled)
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:04 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
djewesbury wrote:A gathering of small rodents examining a dead kestrel who has surprisingly just crashed their party.
By strange coincidence this is not the answer.
I can't think how you could be more wrong, he does a variety of subjects from nature and I could look into it for you.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:07 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
djewesbury wrote:(They look startled)
He seems to lack the clear emotive punch you are looking for. Inasmuch as the animal in question looks anything I would use the word naughty, which is a shame as I think the artist was seeking for ravening hunter.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:21 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
A fox?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:24 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by jdaw1
A bird of prey that, if one squints in the correct light, might be an eagle.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:28 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
A lion?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:33 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by Alex Bridgeman
An acorn
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:36 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
A dragon?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:46 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:47 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
DRT wrote:A fox?
No
jdaw1 wrote:A bird of prey that, if one squints in the correct light, might be an eagle.
The consideration of mood and understanding of the artistic interpretation deserves more than a no; nay.
DRT wrote:A lion?
Nope
AHB wrote:An acorn
A pub called the acorn? Not this one.
DRT wrote:A dragon?
Yes. And I didn't even have to tell you it was green.
I give the floor to Derek...
Thanks, we'll call.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:49 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Ah rats. I was working on a hunch.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:50 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
I know this is the wrong thread but it is well used. What do you think of the price of Gould Campbell 83 at BBR?
http://www.bbr.com/products-916572-1983-gould-campbell
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:51 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:52 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
£45 each if you buy 6, all in? From Berry's? And you're asking?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:55 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
In 1978 my friend Paddy and I were caught skipping class and playing on a rope swing in the park next to our school. Both of us were belted by the Headmaster. Paddy was intentionally belted significantly harder than I was, even though we were equally responsible and equally respectful and remorseful.
Why was Paddy belted harder than I was?
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:56 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
DRT wrote:In 1978 my friend Paddy and I were caught skipping class and playing on a rope swing in the park next to our school. Both of us were belted by the Headmaster. Paddy was intentionally belted significantly harder than I was, even though we were equally responsible and equally respectful and remorseful.
Why was Paddy belted harder than I was?
Because he was a Protestant.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:56 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
Nobody liked my otter. I made that.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:57 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
djewesbury wrote:Because he was a Protestant.
No.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:57 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
I've seen goodish reviews, but I've not had much GC (about twice). Need the confirmation of trusted wisdom.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:58 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by DRT
LGTrotter wrote:Need the confirmation of trusted wisdom.
Stop talking in class and play the game.
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:59 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by LGTrotter
DRT wrote:In 1978 my friend Paddy and I were caught skipping class and playing on a rope swing in the park next to our school. Both of us were belted by the Headmaster. Paddy was intentionally belted significantly harder than I was, even though we were equally responsible and equally respectful and remorseful.
Why was Paddy belted harder than I was?
Easy peasy lemon squeezy, he was the head's son
Loved the otter Daniel, which I was coming onto
Re: One quiz at a time
Posted: 21:59 Fri 15 Nov 2013
by djewesbury
DRT wrote:LGTrotter wrote:Need the confirmation of trusted wisdom.
Stop talking in class and play the game.
Yes, I have to wonder why you weren't beaten hardest...
