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Although the last six month game had ended, you could still play every six hours to practice.

It was supposed to start today, the first of March, but when you try to play it now says starts next Monday morning.

It's kept me sane for the last six months, as well as keeping my wrist supple. God knows how I'm going to fill my time until Monday, and I have no idea how I'm going to exercise my wrist.

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:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Jerk:D:D:D

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I'm doing my hand exercises now...thinking about you.:D

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Hey fellow GC players. Do any of you consistently play the bonus "impossible" questions? I just figured out it goes against the average score! I thought it just added a bit to your general advancement but did not affect the average tally.

Since I only usually get ~ 6-7 right, is it really worth doing?

Brian

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

I played the bonus game for a couple of months, but soon realised that my average score was being brought down, so I'm not doing it for this session.:)

Is the playing time the same, or has it been brought forward an hour? I can never tell, because before it used to say next game starts in 1 hour, when it had already started.:confused:

Good luck everyone.

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I always had a go at the impossible i was lucky if i got above 5 in that! thats why i was bragging when i hit 2nd spot!!! lol

By the way ive just checked my emails and look what i found:

So far you have played 0 of 70,000 quizzes and scored 18013 points.
You are ranked #321 of the 10,000 players in your class (class 98).

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Although the impossible does crush the average, I'm playing it as even when I get my usual 5 or 6 right it still adds a point or two to your overall score. At least at the lower levels.

You guys are all playing the Brain Twist bonus too right? That adds ALOT to your score with no time limits. It is alos quite challenging!

Having my broadband connection has in deed knock my times just about in half. So I got that going for me!

Brian

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I beat rindy in the regional now just waiting for lyy to do it and see what he gets!!!

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Well done jen. You've got the daily bragging rights. Well done!

Brian

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How did i manage to beat you 2 i dont know!!! Its a change!!! Normally its me propping you 2 up.

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I'm rarely very consistent with Regional Trivia. I enjoy the Global Trivia alot more being able to pick favored categories. I have been a bit discourage by the repetitivness of some of the questions though. I now see how some of these fast scores are had.

I've got to the point at just looking at the answers an knowing what the right one is. It is now more of a speed challenge then trivia challenge. I believe the questions will get more varied as one climbs up the ladder!

Brian

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Everyone beat me today!

I'm bottom.:D

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Im not that far in front of you rindy - it was all american today and never heard of some of the stuff they were asking. Lucky guesses!!!! :D

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Yeah, I was kinda worried about ya there Bruv! Like I said yesterday seems to be a roller coaster with the Trivia!

Brian

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rindyroo Lancashire, UK --- 12 88 1112
9. spookyjen Lancashire, UK Lancashire locals 12 125 1075

Oooooooooo rindy you are on top of me today!!!:D :D :D

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Well stop wriggling about, or I'll fall off!:rolleyes:

I've missed playing ten games since the clocks changed to British summertime on Sunday, and boy do I need those points.:o

I might have to stay up until 2am tonight so I don't miss 'em again.:D

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Player From Team Correct Seconds Score
1. rindyroo Lancashire, UK --- 15 77 1423


Congrats rindy

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LancYorkYankee is doing amazingly well in the Global Challenge, and is top of the Lancashire score board, beating the pants off Polly and Lucky Pierre...and me!

Just one question though. If you are coming over to the UK in May, are you looking for a trans-Atlantic flight that is less than eight hours, so you don't have to miss playing a session?:D

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I have been thinking about how that'll work out. Maybe have to pop on in your place to play. It is amazing how much having broadband has improved my scores. I had thought my times were double on dial-up and that is about how it's been working out.

It's rather interesting That although my scores look high in the Lancashire section, I'm not even in the top 15 in the Classical music Mensa team thing. I think it shows the clear advantage of the bit of American bias.

I find it kinda discouraging how often certain questions repeat. I can sometimes run a whole quiz by only looking at the answers, especially in animals and religion! Certainly not in Science and technology though!:D

I'd hate to think of planning my whole England trip around the stupid trivia stuff. However, since me bruv brought it up, can you supply a mapping of places I can play from London to Manchester? LOLLOLLOL

Brian

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You'll be very welcome to play here big Bro.

Though I do understand now the problems about logging in and out now. When my friend came down from Scotland, who I've got hooked on the quizzes so much he's become a gold member, I twice played as him because I was so used to just clicking and playing without noticing he was still logged in on my p.c.:D

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:mad: I set my alarm this morning so I could play the 02.00-10.00 GMT set of questions, and the damn sites not working!

Twenty two more minutes to keep trying, or Else that CurryKing will take my fourth place again!

Arghhh!!!:o :D

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Yeah, it wouldn't let me play my morning round. Said I'd already played them. Not sure if they just double credited them from the night before or not!

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There was apparently a power blackout.:rolleyes:

Please ensure you Americans pay your electricity bill on time next month.:D

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Just received this kind of amusing challenge of ancestry on the Global Trivia site. It's from a 14 year old girl from Clitheroe. Should anyone over there happen to know this young lady, please give her a thorough thrashing, with love, from me!:p My response to her follows.

Can I just ask how, if you were born in the USA and you live in the USA, you could possibly be From Lancashire. Just because your parents are from our County does not mean that you are. Sorry if i seem rude but I just cant see how you could even be classed as British!

LouiseGender:FemaleLocation:clitheroe Lancashire UK Hobbies:Stuff-animals,reading, computers, sports, just general random stuffComments:Ello, Louise is my name i am 14 and hope i hav a large enough IQ to actually get one right on these quizzes (incidentally my IQ is 136)


The tone of your note was certainly somewhat rude (IMO). You have a legitimate question but to challenge me as some diabological Lancashire wannabe is kinda excessive. However, here is my response.

First, as far as any information you have about me, I have never claimed that my parents were from Lancashire. They are not. Heck, I've never even claimed to be British (as far as you know)!

I was invited to play Global Trivia by some very good friends from Lancashire. I first started playing on the Virginia locality but wanted to play with/against my Lancashire peers. I don't believe there is anything wrong with this. Heck, I certainly wouldn't put Virginia as where I'm from if I was trying to hide anything.

I hope this satisfies your curiosity. Should you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to write me back. Finally, I'm a memeber of a website over there called Accyweb. There are alot of great people from all over Lancashire on that site and you may find it of some interest!

Cheers!
Mr. Atkin

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Well, I took the temporary plunge into Gold Membership. Mailnly thought it well worth the $20 for the entertainment Funtrivia has been.

However, getting pretty burned out from playing all kinds of different quizzes, challenges, crosswords. I find alot of my play is done almost zombyish and my times and scores have suffered a bit. I've been only playing some i.e. Regional, Obscure, World to build up my trivia points. Being on a team has made it a bit more competitive. The Team is very nice and freindly, I just find myself trying to help the team by playing ALOT!

Brian

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My friend Don, who I got hooked on GC, has now gone Gold as well, and is currently playing in the Canaries.

You still getting hassled from the Clitheroe Kid, for not being Lancastrian enouigh?:eek: :D

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I was being caught up by my friend who is now sat playing in the sun all day, so I gave in and became a gold member too.

It's great not to have those pop-ups, and being able to play in all the quizes.:)

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I have tried all week to respond. I had alot of wit ( well I thought it was witty:rolleyes: ) Talked about heading over and paying a visit and all. However, low and behold, I just received this from her!

Received: May 08 07 [2:54 PM]
From: wackyone01
To: LancYorkYank
Subject: Re: hmmm...

Message:

I'm confused-sorry but did I send you a message- I don't remember it! My sister has probably been messing with my account, sorry if she was rude!



I think she must have heard I was coming over. Probably thought little, innocent me was to seek vengence! Sounds a little fishy to me, but I shall forgive and forget!:Banane35:

BEA

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There's a lot of inbreeding in Clitheroe, perhaps she's a Siamese twin.:D

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Hey Rindy, found it very ironic that you "lost" your computer 2 days ago and then mine went bust the next day. What's the chance of that happening? Ya think the Clitheroe "twins" have cursed us?

At least the broadband connection works on this old Gateway. Finding a bit slower times though. In a way, I was hoping it was no computers for a few days. All this playing is starting to wear me out!

Brian

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It was like a little holiday, not having to play every eight hours, but somehow I've gone up to third in Lancashire...though I'll still never catch you!

If only there were more cultural catagories like Opera, Shakespeare, and needlepoint, then I'd stand a chance.:D

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I'm thinking of switching out of Lancashire and getting into the Virginia grouping. More where I belong. I definitely have an American advantage in History and a bit ib General. Not sure if some of the other cats. are heavily leaned American or not.

It's really funny how some days I'll be at the top in the Lancashire group and not even make any in the top of my team group. And no, I'm not afraid of the "Clitheroe twins:eek:!" (well maybe just a little!):rolleyes: :p !

Now that your gold I'll still get to see ya more throughout the boards. Most of the rest of Accyweb kinda farted out on it all anyhoo.

BEA

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Wow, the Virginia team seems to suit me quite well. Double points and all:eek: . Now my locals ill think I'm cheating straight out of the gate:rolleyes:. Absolutely no idea how that happened and certainly hope it gets corrected. Just thought it was a rather cool oddity.:p Okay, it didn't copy well but I'm in both 1st and 2nd place with 15 out of 15 in 94 seconds.
BEA

Top 50 Regional Scores So Far Today ( yesterday's scores )

Updated every minute (click refresh to update). Ties go to player playing first. [ Key: http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif = Gold Member. http://www.funtrivia.com/redstar.gif = Editor. ] PlayerFromTeamCorrectSecondsScore1. http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif LancYorkYankVirginia, USAclassicalmusic/mensan159414062. http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif LancYorkYankVirginia, USAclassicalmusic/mensan159414063. http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif HeleenaVirginia, USAThe Cat People1410712934. http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif grateful readVirginia, USAYes, We're Babes!137112295. hindyroseVirginia, USAThe Dog People1311111896. http://www.funtrivia.com/star.gif traveler56Virginia, USAclassicalmusic/mensan127211287. http://www.funtrivia.com/redstar.gif Polaris101Virginia, USA---118210188. u_r_mistakenVirginia, USATrivially Challenged111319699. weatherrangerVirginia, USA---5196304

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Lol, first and second in the same quiz is some going!

We'll miss you in the Lancashire league, but good luck in the Walton's Mountain league.

What with you gone, and Polly on holiday, I'm within a hair's breath of taking the top spot in Lancashire. I hope she's away for three weeks!:D

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Sorry Mate, Pauline (Polly) will be back on the 25th. She had offered to show me around the Ashton-under-lyne area. As for giving up my "throne." I did it all for me little bruva!

Now that you owe me, what time can I play me first games from The Chateau West View? Before or after I stop by Less for a "visitation?":p My goal is to stay in the top 50 in GC.

:Banane43: BEA:Banane43:

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Anytime. Just give me a call, and pop in for a coffee and a quiz.:D

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You won't be made up like any of your Avatars will you. If so, maybe I'll just play at Willows or Mez'. LOL

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Don't be scared.

People love coming here.

They just never leave.

(Laughs fiendishly.)

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does the time count towards the score?

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Yes, your score is a combination of how many answers were correct, and the time taken.

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ah thats why you have a high score then garida,i only started the game yesterday its great

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It's very addictive.

I've only missed a couple of games, playing every eight hours, since last October.

I know....get a life!:D

Hope you enjoy playing.:)

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Rank: # 666 of 643,046 players:evil::D

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I've been playing this since yesterday and enjoying it so far. I did the WORLD section earlier and had 8 American questions, but who's complaining? ;) :D

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Dag fellow Accyweb GC players, there goes the neighborhood. Now we'll have toi hear all the monkeys cry baby ways over on here now. Here's a sugestion, go back under your bloody rock in the Darkest area of Lancashire! It'd make everone on here that much happier!

"but who's complaining?" . . . . duh, take a look in the mirror Grand Master of Whinge!!!!!!

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Did anyone hear something? Sounded like a gnat crying. :D

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Actually, thinking about it, you should be glad I'm here. If it wasn't for me all you'd have to post about is boring family-related boasts. :D :p

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When you have to resort to quoting yourself, does it mean that no one's listening?

Bonus points are available on this question.

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Who shook the cage this time? I feel like a zoo keeper who rattles the bars and all the same chimpanzees come running out. :rolleyes:

Obviously someone's listening (or reading), as I provoked a response. No bonus points necessary.

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Hmmm.... just played the World category of the Global Trivia quiz and had 13 out of 15 questions on America. Now, I know there's a bias on there, but isn't that a bit much?

Having said that, maybe it's in keeping with America's view of what constitutes 'the world'. Afterall, how many countries play in their World Series? :D

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What's your user name?

Can't see anyone from Lancashire has played in World, either before of after the 6pm change over.

You did press button to end the quiz?:D

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I'm MellowTM..... I think I did so badly that I dropped off the bottom of the scoreboard. Mind you, what else would you expect from someone who originates from Accrington? ;)

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Ok Mellow yellow.

Don't forget you can also play the local quiz as well.;)

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Is it just for 'local people'? ;)

I played the regional quiz, is that the one? I didn't do very well. :(

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You play against anyone else who has given their location as Lancashire.:)

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Thanks. Not gone too well so far. :(

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It's nice to see so many Accywebbers getting into the Global Trivia. Welcome to ALL!

How about identifying yourselves (when name is different then your Accyweb tag) and give a bit on your favorites categories and/or trivia games?

As is somewhat obvious, I enjoy the religion, animal, and history categories. I enjoy playing the hard hourly games when it's a subject I know. I get killed in the television, humanities, geography, etc.

Above all, it's amazing how much you can learn by playing eh?

Brian

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I play, and it's got to be in this order, General, Geography, History, Humanities, and People, plus all the hourly and daily quizes.

In my class there is some numpty called jazzyjcb, who keeps trying to overtake me for 6th place...but I soon plan to have a marathon day playing all the quizes, and he can watch my dust.:D

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I played the easy level of the hourly quiz and somebody had answered 10 questions in 14 seconds!!! How is that possible, when you have to read the questions then scroll down the page?

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Its called cheating,You have 3 or 4 user names,then play the quiz and write down the answers like 1a,2d,3c etc.Quite often the same set of questions will come up in the same order.

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It is possible to do it without cheating. Although never that quick (yet), I've got 15/15 in 39 seconds, and 10/10 in 19 seconds...and I'm dexterously disabled.;)

Harwood Red watched me play once, and will confirm that I read and scroll quite quickly.

Some idiots may cheat, but who are they cheating besides themselves? Sad really.

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Know what you mean garinda,i am sure most of the quick times are genuine.Once though i saw somebody had got 10 right in 9 secs and that got me slightly suspicious! Think my best is 10 in 22 secs so i have quite a way to go yet.

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A lot of questions are repeats of the hourly games, which means you don't need to read the whole question.

I bet the 10-15 seconders are real geeks.:D

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Looks like some people take the quizs a little too seriously. ;)

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I would think the funtrivia folks would be able to find out it someone was cheating like that. My understanding from my team message boards is many people are caught and banned from playing. It can be frustrating when you "hit on all cylinders" and get 15 out of 15 in like 40 seconds and only come in ~7 - 8th place.

My fastest is most always in Religion. As Rindy said, many questions are repeats but better yet, the questions are short. I hate having to spend precious time reading throughh a multi-sentenced question!

Norwich Stanley, are you playing in Global? What name are you under?

Brian

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Both me and my son play LYY.I am Vinnyba and my son is jake_me.

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That's very cool! I'll be able to highlight your names so I can keep an eye on all my fellow Accywebbers doing the Global! How old is you son?

Brian

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Didnt realise you could keep eye on fellow accywebbers,although i think i remember seeing you or rindy in the top 50 on 'impossible'.My son Jake is 13.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Yeah, just click on a name and it'll show their info. page. After that the name should be highlighted in any of the quizzes where they make it onto the top lists! Good luck to both of you!

Brian

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Yeah...YOU, when you've done badly, you big cry baby.:dummy2: :D

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

That comment is like a dagger through my heart. I'm hurt. :knife:

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If you are sure it is just your heart, and nowhere else, I'll kiss it better.:skiss:

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I suddenly feel much better :D

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You're a brave little soldier.:)

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

I'm curious as to how many Accywebbers have played, or are playing, the "new" knockout game? This is my first week and I know Luckypierre has played a number of contests.

I encourage you guys to give it a try. It's one on one competition with the winner advanceing and the non-winner going home! Fastest 20 questions each match!

Brian

Oh forgot to mention, new players play against new players to give us a more fair chance. I'm currently in the #122 game if you care to see how it's set up.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

My friend in Gran Canaria is playing it, and says it's fun.

Might give it a go next week.:)

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I'm glad to hear that Gary. I had avoided it as I didn't want to get into yet another trivia game. This is quite different and has a much more even handed competition to it. You don't know untill the next morning who the winner is. I also found myself scouting out the competition as to quiz ratings or GC ratings to know how fast I should play.

I'm so glad this month, and the GC, is coming to an end. Next month I'm gonna cut back alot . . . okay, at least that's the plan!:rolleyes:

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8. rindyroo Lancashire, UK --- 12 70 1130
9. spookyjen

Rindy your on top of me again!!!!!:D:D:D

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jen you must have been on absinthe again for rindy to be on top of you.

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I wasnt at the meet last night so i havent!!!!

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2. rindyroo Lancashire, UK --- 13 76 1224
3. spookyjen Lancashire, UK Lancashire locals 13

He's done it to me again!!!! :D:D:D

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People will begin to talk!

Will you please stop slipping underneath me.:eek::D

I'm going to be at the bottom of the board tomorrow, so you can have a go on top.
;)

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Is that a promise? :D:D:D

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

No, because you'll get too giddy, and won't be able to sleep tonight.:D

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

I've got a remedy for that and its not you!!!! :D:D:D

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Phew!:eek:

That was the right answer.:)

Award yourself one bonus point.:D

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Only one - it should be more than that shouldnt it? Surely im worth more than one measly point? :D:D:D

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Hey felow GCers! Who is playing in the knockout? What number game are you in? I'd like to be able to check in and watch your competitions. I'm in #69.

I'm taking a break from most everything else. Heck, I go and get a win in the Accyweb trivia and not only has no pony been offered, I don't even think I'm getting a cracker jack prize!:( Didn't even get the usual congrats from me little bruv!:( Where is the love mates?:(

Play well gang and represent Accyweb! I'll be watching.;):p

Life is Good!:)

Brian

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Sorry Big Bro.:o

Congratulations on winning June's game.:)

I forgot what day the knock-out started.:o

Will hopefully remember next Monday.:)

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

129 for me,and 130 for my son(Jake) same as Cinnyose.Oh by the way well done on winning last months quiz! I was just cheesed off Cinnyose beat me on the last day to a top 10 place! Will probably only do weekly quiz once,dont want to embarrass myself too much now you know who i am.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Aw play away Norwich. We're all in this together! And yes, I had to hear Cinnyose all last month trying to stay ahead of you (although there are a couple of others that she REALLY wants to beat on a daily basis!;):p).

I was kinda afraid Cindy might be up against Rindy on her first go round. Oye these little family squabbles! hey just noticed, no trolling in here eh? Ah the peaceful bliss, shhhhhhhhhhh, let's keep this secret safe spot to ourselves!

Brian

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Oh well i'm out! lost by an amazing 2 secs.Just have to concentrate on helping Jake now.If he wins today the person who he would probably meet on Thursday scored 1870,which is 20 in 130secs or 19 in 30secs,so he could be following me out!

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

I'm in 83 this week. Started with a poor score yesterday but got through, last week got 1800+ but still got trashed ah well. Team and region games are ok but seem to get a LOT of repeat questions.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Oh well, I'm joining you on the sidelines Norwich!:( I've not been playing much well as of late. However, Cinnyose and Jake are in the semi-finals in game 130. Hope they go head to head! If so, let the trash talking begin.:eek::p

Brian

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

25. spookyjen Lancashire, UK Lancashire locals
26. rishtonblue Lancashire, UK


Beat u rishton - rindy's way above us tho

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

as he nearly always is jen .just makes it all the sweeter when we beat him which is not that often.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Okay Accyweb Knock-outters, where are you? I'm playing in tournament #69 again. Please list where you are so we can follow eachother and route our Accywebbers on!

Brian

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

110 and 144 for us.Played today but will be lucky to qualify -Lot of American questions today.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Hurrah!

I remembered to register.:)

I'm playing in Tournament 130.

Re: Global trivia quiz.
 

Just found out Cinnyose is #112, but she already played and claims to have stunk. Always can hope for a no show eh?

Brian