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Title: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on November 29, 2009, 07:12:39 PM
Some say, it strikes fear into the bravest soldier, and the Devil himself had a hand in its creation. All we know is it’s called the GPWizard Advent Competition 2009!

The Competition (Please read carefully)
Every day for the first 24 days in December a Question or Letter will be placed on the GPWizard advent calendar (navigation at the top of the page). Answers to the questions also represent a letter. i.e Answer = Jenson Button then the letter for the day will be either 'J' or 'B'. This will be clearly indicated on the day.

The aim is to collect 24 individual letters and rearrange them into a Christmas sentence.

Once you have the complete sentence you will need to PM with your answer. It is in your interest not to post your answer on the site as members who have not been following the competition will all know your answer.

I will only accept answers received on 24th December.

If more than one correct entry is received then the winner will be chosen at random. It would not be fair to accept the first answer due to worldwide members time zones.

If you miss a question or letter, then you can still try and complete the sentence, it will just be a little harder for you.

Any questions or comments? Please post them below for all to see.

The Prize
The Really Nasty Motor Racing Game

This is a game with a difference and hopefully a prize that will keep your family and friends amused for hours

(http://www.gpwizard.co.uk/images/prizes/prize2.jpg)


No driving ability needed - only those prepared to plot scheme and make bitter enemies of their closest friends will take the road to victory. Only the downright devious will triumph! Conjure up a spot of wet weather just as your opponent leaves the pit lane with dry weather tyres or cause a failure in their pit crew's equipment. Increase your chances with a craftily-placed oil spill or decide to give the leading driver a puncture as they near the finish line. This is no ordinary race... this is a Really Nasty race!



The Rules
One Question or letter will be placed on the advent calendar per day.
Answers to each Question will represent a letter i.e if the answer is Jenson Button then the letter for the day will be either 'J' or 'B' as indicated on the day.
The completed Christmas sentence must be PM to me on 24th December - all  submissions before or after this date will be dismissed.
If more than one correct entry is received then the winner will be chosen at random.

Good Luck!
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on November 29, 2009, 07:22:32 PM
Some also say that Wizzo is really Clarkson in disguise.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on November 29, 2009, 09:16:58 PM
I'm looking forward to it.  :fool: :fool: :fool:

Seriously, can't wait, and the game looks like a blast.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on November 29, 2009, 10:39:07 PM
The game might be a blast Scott but the comp will blast your brain, it done mine in last year.  :crazy:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on November 29, 2009, 10:42:42 PM
Tut tut Wizzo, did'nt you know that it's JenSON and not JenSEN.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on November 30, 2009, 12:02:24 AM
trust you to point that out!  :-[
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on November 30, 2009, 02:11:56 PM
Does that mean we're going to have some of the wrong letters as answers? ;)

You might as well post me the prize now ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 01, 2009, 09:28:27 AM
A word from the wise: You may want to make a note of what day you get each letter.  :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 01, 2009, 03:25:28 PM
There he goes throwing wrenches again.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 01, 2009, 08:54:19 PM
Thats because he's just watched Dodgeball Scott.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 02, 2009, 05:12:32 PM
Nothing like starting the ole Grid Game Comp with a little T & A   :tease: :tease:

Not meant to offend, girls, just couldn't resist...
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 02, 2009, 11:26:43 PM
Thanks Scott. I missed yesterday ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 03, 2009, 12:40:33 AM
Thanks Scott. I missed yesterday ;)


me too,could you post tomorrows for me too
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: JohnRichard on December 10, 2009, 12:59:59 AM
I missed the clues for Saturday & Sunday (5 & 6 December) Can anyone help, please?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 10, 2009, 08:44:21 AM
Sorry...learned my lesson :fool:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 13, 2009, 02:47:43 PM
Sorry...learned my lesson :fool:


I'd tell you but then Wizzo would have
to sent the hit squad after me
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 14, 2009, 08:13:51 PM
Just me or is this competition a b**ch!!

I'm saving the questions and then spending an hour or two reserching the answers when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 14, 2009, 08:26:36 PM
Hehe David, welcome to Wizzo's wonderful world of wilful brain damage infliction, don't worry, you'll grow to love him.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2009, 10:04:04 PM
I'm starting to think the answer must be in Finnish or something... :crazy: :crazy:

Are we going to get another one of those xxxx xx xxxx xx xx xxxxxxx hints or something?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 14, 2009, 10:09:05 PM
Just me or is this competition a b**ch!!

I'm saving the questions and then spending an hour or two reserching the answers when I get a chance.


I think this years has been easy so far,only 2 answers
I'n not 100% sure about it/First years was 10 times harder
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 14, 2009, 10:13:11 PM
Oh yeah, it used to be a lot worse.  At least now he shows you the hints in one place.  He used to hide letters all over the bloody place - could take hours to find them.   :fool: :fool:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 14, 2009, 10:56:34 PM
That WAS a nightmare before was'nt it, they were here, there and everywhere. Thank Wizzo for small mercy's.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 14, 2009, 11:32:59 PM
Really easy this year. 100% confident i've got them all so far :)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 15, 2009, 09:36:32 AM
I think I have them all too, but I don't see any english words  :tease: :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 15, 2009, 12:08:30 PM
The veterans say its easy, and the first timers say its hard.

I'm still on the easy stuff at the moment, I was going to turn it up a notch or three  :crazy:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 15, 2009, 12:52:56 PM
The veterans say its easy, and the first timers say its hard.

I'm still on the easy stuff at the moment, I was going to turn it up a notch or three  :crazy:

"What was the third letter of the middle name of the waitress who served Froilan Gonzalez lunch on the Saturday of the 1951 F1 race at Bremgarten?"
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 15, 2009, 01:11:34 PM
What was the third letter of the middle name of the waitress's DOG who served Froilan Gonzalez lunch on the Saturday of the 1951 F1 race at Bremgarten?"

Ah thats better.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 15, 2009, 01:16:20 PM
The waitress's dog served Gonzalez lunch? No wonder they did away with that race.  :swoon:

And to think that Bernie complained about the hotels in Indy!
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 15, 2009, 01:19:17 PM
I saw today's clue we just had to go and make
him mad saying it was too easy didn't we

update

GOT IT WIZ :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 15, 2009, 02:31:46 PM
The veterans say its easy, and the first timers say its hard.

I'm still on the easy stuff at the moment, I was going to turn it up a notch or three  :crazy:

Your going to what!! These are the easy ones!!

I'll be able to go on Mastermind with all my research.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: greener_09 on December 15, 2009, 10:06:04 PM
I did the advent comp last year and i almost had a breakdown.At one point i had 5 family/friends trying to find answers for me.I was told that if i did it this year i was on my own so i havnt even tried.I didnt want to spend christmas locked up in a institution mumbling about advent competitions :D :D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 15, 2009, 10:08:46 PM
Bah, humbug greener, it's only a game.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: greener_09 on December 15, 2009, 10:12:26 PM
Truth be told Ian i havnt been able to get on line for the last couple of weeks so ive missed all the questions anyway
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 15, 2009, 10:29:33 PM
Now thats a bummer greener, shame mate. :(
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 16, 2009, 11:26:59 AM
That one was nasty Wiz (todays)...but I got it.   :tease: :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 16, 2009, 12:26:51 PM
That one was nasty Wiz (todays)...but I got it.   :tease: :tease:

I agree Scott. Much harder than it has been. Took me about 5 minutes today.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 16, 2009, 02:35:27 PM
EZ  EZ

bring on the hard ones,if you DARE
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 16, 2009, 08:07:13 PM
What are you trying to do to us Dare, but I must admit, today's is the first one giving me real trouble.  >:D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 16, 2009, 08:13:34 PM
Today's was easy, Ian. Cain got a driveby for an intentional shunt on Abel.  ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 16, 2009, 08:16:24 PM
 :DD  :DD  :DD, cheers Cos.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 17, 2009, 03:03:12 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRG!  I HATE THESE 'The letter is hidden somewhere on the site' clues.  They are completely clueless.  I checked where Wiz had gone today, but obviously he's hacking his own site, 'cause there's nothing there. 

It's not fair - I don't have time to browse two year old posts!

 :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 17, 2009, 03:40:44 PM
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It's not fair - I don't have time to browse two year old posts!

I wouldn't expect you to Scott - I never hide anything in the forum itself as this would make it impossible to find.

Everyone was saying how easy it was this year. Ok here is a clue, find Father Christmas and you find the letter - easy!
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 17, 2009, 06:30:45 PM
Ho Ho Ho, cherrs Wizzo.  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 17, 2009, 08:46:50 PM
I've found two Santas but I dammed if I see a letter.  :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 17, 2009, 10:17:58 PM
I'd like to retract my EZ post
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 17, 2009, 11:42:16 PM
Hmm you got me today.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 18, 2009, 12:22:28 AM
Hmm you got me today.


me too :'(
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 18, 2009, 12:24:18 AM
hold on hold on I think I found i  oh heck it's a
picture of Cos not Father Time ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 18, 2009, 10:01:39 AM
Yesterdays letter was here in the games section http://www.gpwizard.co.uk/index.php?pid=16 simply click on 'Speedy Santa'
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 18, 2009, 10:06:15 AM
Wizzo, it comes up with ....Error not found
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 18, 2009, 10:06:45 AM
And it did yesterday too...I actually checked there, unless it's that big 'E' in 'Error'.   :tease: :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 18, 2009, 10:10:04 AM
Ahh man you guys pulling my plonker?

It works for me  :DntKnw:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 18, 2009, 10:11:43 AM
Well, he fooled me Scott, I looked at the santa on the advent page and thought, aha, santa's belt buckle spells an 'E'
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 18, 2009, 10:12:47 AM
Seriously, the link's broken for me, and has been for a while.  I actually wanted to try that game a week or so ago and couldn't get anything but an error.  I thought that maybe the link was broken to the site that was hosting it or something.

I actually put the E down too Ian, but I wasn't sure as it was too obvious.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 18, 2009, 11:03:25 AM
OK guys, its not fair if the link is broken so the only way forward is to let everyone have yesterdays letter.

Letter No.17 = W
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 18, 2009, 11:38:02 AM
Thanks Wiz.  I bet it is the key to the whole competition.   :D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 18, 2009, 12:57:50 PM
it gave me the error code too
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 18, 2009, 01:12:11 PM
Are you sure about todays (18th) Wizzo
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 18, 2009, 01:23:49 PM
Whoops, disregard last post. HeHaw.  :fool:  :-[
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 18, 2009, 02:10:46 PM
The game doesn't work for me either.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 18, 2009, 02:24:19 PM
Yesterdays letter was here in the games section http://www.gpwizard.co.uk/index.php?pid=16 simply click on 'Speedy Santa'

Shouldn't have said anything...I would have thought you had me stumped. :tease: :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 18, 2009, 07:53:12 PM
The link for the Santa game wouldn't work for me either last night, I can't believe how much time I spent looking for the hidden letter. As soon as I read the clue Wiz posted it was the first thing I thought of too, and when it didn't work I thought it can't be there.  :confused:

Thanks for the by ball Wiz. :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: romephius on December 18, 2009, 10:53:38 PM
I'm not frustrated by the Advent compe at all this year..... mostly cos I'm not playing.... missed too many letters when I was away at the start of the month.... good luck everyone.... looks like Wiz and I will be the only ones not in a straight jacket for Christmas.

LOL

Rom  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 19, 2009, 09:23:36 AM
Hey guys,

I have no Internet connection at the moment so the advent competition is paused for today and there will be bonus letters up for grabs later this weekend.

Hopefully normal service will be resumed shortly.

Wizzo
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 19, 2009, 11:25:23 AM
Coo, a bit of brain relief.  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 20, 2009, 11:19:30 AM
 :yahoo: BONUS LETTER DAY!  :yahoo:

This is the day when you can ask me for one of the letters you missed. You can either post what day/letter you want here for all to see or if you don't want other players to see then PM me.

Wizzo
 :D

Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 20, 2009, 01:23:46 PM
16 for me Wiz.  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 20, 2009, 02:22:20 PM
thanks for the kind offer but no
assistance is required
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2009, 02:35:08 PM
thanks for the kind offer but no
assistance is required

Show-off...probably already pm'd him
 :P
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 20, 2009, 03:42:59 PM
Quote
Show-off...probably already pm'd him

I don't have to ask for any, either.



David already asked for the one I need!  ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 20, 2009, 05:38:00 PM
thanks for the kind offer but no
assistance is required

Show-off...probably already pm'd him
 :P



Now to put the letters together,my worst kind of puzzle
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2009, 05:45:13 PM
16 for me Wiz.  :good:

First Drive Through Penalty - Montoya - 4th letter = T (thought I'd help out since Wiz might still be having internet trouble). 
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 20, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Scott is indeed correct.

First Drive Through Penalty - Montoya - 4th letter = T

Dare and Cos I've PM'd your letters to you :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 20, 2009, 06:07:46 PM
Scott is indeed correct.

First Drive Through Penalty - Montoya - 4th letter = T

Dare and Cos I've PM'd your letters to you :DD


You rat :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 20, 2009, 07:10:30 PM
Cheers Scotty!! You might not know it but that's twice you have helped me out.  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 20, 2009, 07:39:50 PM
Yeah, yeah, I know, Day one and two I gave away (I thought we were all geared up to go, and since there wasn't even a clue, I thought it was no issue, but apparently not).  Of course this time Wiz said post it here if you want him to post it publicly otherwise he'd pm you...well you posted it here, so I thought I'd help you out.  Of course Wiz is playing more than one game here (as usual), so I've been blindsided.  Cheers for any help I've been.   :D :D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 21, 2009, 01:34:24 AM
Can't believe anyone needs help  :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Dare on December 21, 2009, 02:52:14 AM
on 2nd thought I could use the answer to day 8
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 21, 2009, 09:50:53 AM
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on 2nd thought I could use the answer to day 8

Best you see todays advent Dare.  ::)

Quote
Of course Wiz is playing more than one game here

As long as you're all enjoying yourselves!  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 21, 2009, 02:42:10 PM
So this isn't two new letters, it's literally change day eights letter?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 21, 2009, 02:45:52 PM
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As long as you're all enjoying yourselves!  :DD

There's an old joke about a toothache: It feels so good once it's over!  :crazy:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 21, 2009, 04:13:27 PM
Wizzo's getting sneaky now ain't he, hope you all took notice of his tip at the beginning to date the letters.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 21, 2009, 04:38:54 PM
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So this isn't two new letters, it's literally change day eights letter?

Correct you are changing the letter from day 8.

Quote
Wizzo's getting sneaky now ain't he

Sneaky? Moi?  :crazy:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 22, 2009, 09:38:37 AM
A little clue for today - You will know when you have the right answer because the 3rd and 4th letters are the same BUT it has nothing to do with getting married.

I would hate for you guys to drop the ball so close to the finish line.  :D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 10:08:56 AM
Is that a joke? Change 4th letter to 6th letter? They were already the same lol
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 10:21:08 AM
So are we getting a hang man clue??
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 22, 2009, 10:40:34 AM
Quote
Is that a joke? Change 4th letter to 6th letter? They were already the same lol

Are they?  :DntKnw:

Quote
So are we getting a hang man clue??

Does anybody need a hangman clue?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 11:13:20 AM
Ooh I think I've nearly got it...

Hold off on the hangman lol
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 11:53:44 AM
Hmm leave the hangman until after tomorrows ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 22, 2009, 01:43:59 PM
Todays one has done me.  :DntKnw:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 01:59:01 PM
Use Google but think carefully about your search term Ian.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 22, 2009, 02:21:04 PM
Over here, you need a licence to do almost anything!  :sick:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2009, 02:40:25 PM
We can always dispute that one because like most places, you need a license for tons of things - driving, boating, running a restaurant etc...
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2009, 02:56:33 PM
Anyone got an E yet?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 22, 2009, 03:11:37 PM
Thats a good point Scott, the most common letter in the English language and we ain't got one yet.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 07:04:22 PM
I think that will come tomorrow. Well it would have done if nobody mentioned it. Now it will come on Christmas Eve  :P
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 22, 2009, 07:25:13 PM
Sounds like you're in cahoots with the Wiz Slugger - got an inside track, do you??   :crazy:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 22, 2009, 07:45:15 PM
Over here, you need a licence to do almost anything!  :sick:


I got the answer Cos, and you above statement would appear to be true. While researching the answer I came across some crackin' rules and regs from America, and they say the Irish are mad!!

Q1 has to be a wind up, I have the letters the same for both days. Wish I could remember the questions now :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 22, 2009, 07:50:57 PM
Still stuffed on it.  >:D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 22, 2009, 10:47:53 PM
Sounds like you're in cahoots with the Wiz Slugger - got an inside track, do you??   :crazy:

I just know how he works Scott ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 22, 2009, 11:15:57 PM
Got the one I want. I like the rule in Jasper Alabama, it's illegal for a man to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.  :DD  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 23, 2009, 12:44:32 PM
Got the one I want. I like the rule in Jasper Alabama, it's illegal for a man to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.  :DD  :yahoo:

That law actually started in England back a few centuries ago, Ian. It's where the phrase "rule of thumb" comes from.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 23, 2009, 03:44:37 PM
I think the hang man clue would be good now lol
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 23, 2009, 04:05:24 PM
At this point, I'm not even sure what language the answer is supposed to be in!  :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 23, 2009, 06:16:36 PM
I have lots of English words, just can't fit use them all at once or make a sentence out of the ones I can  :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 23, 2009, 08:05:05 PM
OK Guys only one more letter to come, and guess what? Its not an e!  :tease:

Below is the hangman type clue that you may, (or may not), need.

-----/-----/--/------/--/----



 :yahoo: Bonus:  :yahoo: You may PM me for a clue, I will give you the first letter of one of the words of your choice.


Remember you must PM me with your final answers on the 24th.

Well done for making it to the end and good luck!  :good:

 
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 23, 2009, 08:42:15 PM
Blimey, 23 is gonna take some research, I know which fictional tv part has the most (I think,) but we could be talking tv or films, historical or fictional characters, looks like eyes closed and stab with a pin.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 23, 2009, 10:59:19 PM
Hmm I think I might have it.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 23, 2009, 11:11:26 PM
Think I've got it too Sluggs, it's

 -----/-----/--/------/--/----   :DD  :DD  :DD  :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 24, 2009, 09:07:57 AM
Lol  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 24, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
 :good: Wiz, my lips are sealed.  :tease:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 24, 2009, 11:32:31 AM
How're you drinking your beer?  :fool: :fool:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 24, 2009, 11:39:32 AM
Thats a good thought Scott, ok, my fingers won't give it away.  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 24, 2009, 01:02:08 PM
I take it there are no more clues on offer??  :confused: :confused: :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 24, 2009, 09:05:49 PM
I have 8 correct answers from members so far.  :good:

There is still time to get your answer in if you haven't already.

I will draw the winner randomly after Christmas and I will post the questions and answers for any that are interested.

Well done all, not too bad this year eh?
 :D
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 26, 2009, 12:36:21 PM
It were'nt too bad at all, a couple had me snarling and spitting.  :confused:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 27, 2009, 12:23:31 PM

I will draw the winner randomly after Christmas and I will post the questions and answers for any that are interested.


Are you going to dip our names in BBQ sauce and see which one Toby eats?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 28, 2009, 10:54:40 AM
OK Questions and answers first:

1. T
2. A
3. 2009 World Champion = Jenson Button
4. Team Principal of Brawn GP F1 Team = Ross Brawn
5. 1988 World Champion = Ayrton Senna
6. Williams F1 Team Chief Aerodynamicist = Jon Tomlinson
7. Winner Melbourne 2005 = Giancarlo Fisichella
8. S (Changed to same letter as day 1=T)
9. First British Formula One world champion = Mike Hawthorn
10. Which team did Ayrton Senna first drive for? = Toleman
11. There is a flag to indicate that there is only one more lap to go before the end of the race? = False
12. At which corner did Michael Schumacher break his leg in 1999? = stowe
13. Which driver made a one race debut in 1999 with Minardi? = Stephan Sarrazin
14. Which driver had the most pole positions in F1 at the start of the 2002 season? = Ayrton Senna
15. Which driver was taken hostage = Juan Manuel Fangio
16. Who was the first driver to be given a drive-through penalty = Montoya
17. Hunt the letter = W
18.Who won the first Constructors World Championship in 1958? = Vanwall
19. Lost this one??
20. Day 10 letter plus 5 letters = S
21. Pope Clement VII made it illegal for anyone else to eat what? = Mushrooms
22. In Hood river Oregon what do you need a licence to do? Juggle
23. Which character has been played by the most actors? = Sherlock Holmes
24. What island group is named after a type of crocodile? = Cayman

Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Wizzo on December 28, 2009, 11:10:45 AM
And the Winner is................DRRRRRRRRRRRRR (Drum Roll)


 :yahoo: Williamsfan! :yahoo:

Well done to Williamsfan and all who entered, I think this year was one of the most enjoyable yet and I have a few ideas rolling around for next year. Mwhahahaha.

Williamsfan was chosen at random by my lovely assistant, (Toby), from the following members.

JohnRichard
Gooderacer
David
Cos
Slugger
Scott
Ian

(Members in no particular order, although Ian being last is deliberate  :DD)

Well done all  :good:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 28, 2009, 11:41:54 AM
Well done Williamsfan.

I got all the answers correct if not the letters. I got my z from number 13. All the spellings I can find are Stephane Sarrazin ;)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Ian on December 28, 2009, 12:18:56 PM
Well done Williamsfan, good on yer mate, enjoy it.  :good:


And as for you Wiz, that hurt.  :'(   :tease:  :DD
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: david1275 on December 28, 2009, 12:22:57 PM
Well done Williamsfan. :good:

If you put as much time into it as I did then you deserve it mate.  :tease:

Thanks Wiz for a very enjoyable competition, can't wait until next year!!
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: cosworth151 on December 28, 2009, 12:32:13 PM
Congrats, Williamsfan! :yahoo:

The Advent competition is always a brain-twister.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: John S on December 28, 2009, 01:46:59 PM

Congrats Williamsfan, enjoy your great prize.  :good:

I must confess to not taking part, I was expecting to have left for the holiday break before Xmas Eve and be off the net. However as it turned out I was delayed and left midday Xmas Eve. I did enjoy having a stab at the questions each day but never wrote awnsers down.  :'(   

So "Good Game, Good Game" as Brucie would say. you have done it again Wizzo.  :yahoo:

Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 28, 2009, 04:16:19 PM
Well done Williamsfan.

I got all the answers correct if not the letters. I got my z from number 13. All the spellings I can find are Stephane Sarrazin ;)

I needed the sort order, so I asked for the first letter as my clue.  Once I knew Santa was the first word, it all fell into place.  As for the most actors to play which role, it is certainly Napoleon (over 300 on IMDB vs Sherlock with a measly 200+), although as Wiz pointed out, Sherlock has an L in the same place, so the result was the same.
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Slugger on December 28, 2009, 08:10:09 PM
Is that the same Napoleon (Bonaparte) though Scott or just a character called Napoleon?
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 28, 2009, 08:56:43 PM
I believe they were all Bonaparte.

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0027456/ (http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0027456/)

Sherlock on the other hand:

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0026631/ (http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0026631/)
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: John S on December 28, 2009, 09:09:44 PM

Talking of substitute answers the City of Hood River official website states that licenses are issued for soliciting.  :o  :crazy: 

You can check it out if you don't believe me, :P (legal people are called attorneys in the states not Solicitors as here in England). The license also allows for soliciting from house to house. :-[  :nono: :stop:



http://centralpt.com/upload/386/9539_APPLICATION-Solicitor'sLicenseApplication.pdf (http://centralpt.com/upload/386/9539_APPLICATION-Solicitor'sLicenseApplication.pdf)


Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: Scott on December 28, 2009, 09:15:28 PM
And the Winner is................DRRRRRRRRRRRRR (Drum Roll)


 :yahoo: Williamsfan! :yahoo:

Well done to Williamsfan and all who entered, I think this year was one of the most enjoyable yet and I have a few ideas rolling around for next year. Mwhahahaha.

Williamsfan was chosen at random by my lovely assistant, (Toby), from the following members.

JohnRichard
Gooderacer
David
Cos
Slugger
Scott
Ian

(Members in no particular order, although Ian being last is deliberate  :DD)

Well done all  :good:

But enough bickering...way to go WilliamsFan!  Let me know how the game is, I might just pick one up, it looks like great fun.

Congratulations!!   :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: JohnRichard on December 28, 2009, 11:48:04 PM
Well done, Williamsfan!
Title: Re: Advent Competition 2009
Post by: FW14B on December 29, 2009, 04:08:32 PM
Thank you very much, it was a real challenge but was good fun!  Yay  :yahoo: :yahoo:
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