quiz450/update

Where did the weekend go? It's now Monday lunchtime and I'm playing catch up to get this week's quiz prepared. I still need 23 questions, a Tempus Fugit question and the Faces round. So still lots to do, which I intend to make a start on shortly and also the mountain of washing up in the kitchen. This week's quiz falls just before the Bank Holiday and is usually a quiet affair but we can but hope, I'd like to see as many of you as possible at The Albert on Thursday night.

Three for Fun (Friday's answers)

The castle in Gwynned sometimes called the Castle of Lost causes is Harlech.


The nationality by birth of Georges Simenon, Rene Magritte and Cesar Franck is Belgian.


The Hallelujah chorus is part of Handel's larger work The Messiah (part two).

Today's questions (answers on Friday)

1. There are two established or state Churches in the United Kindom. The Church of England is one, what is the other?


2. In computing, what term is used for a diagram that shows the arrangement of the steps of a process or program?


3. She died at Malborough house in London on 24 March 1953, 17 years after her husband had died at Sandringham in 1936. Who was she?

Joke of the Day: How to Make a Woman Happy (Thanks Fidgetyfingers)

It's not difficult to make a woman happy.

A man only needs to be:
1. A friend
2. A companion
3. A lover
4. A brother
5. A father
6. A master
7. A chef
8. An electrician
9. A carpenter
10. A plumber
11. A mechanic
12. A decorator
13. A stylist
14. A sexologist
15. A gynecologist
16. A psychologist
17. A pest exterminator
18. A psychiatrist
19. A healer
20. A good listener
21. An organizer
22. A good father
23. Very clean
24. Sympathetic
25. Athletic
26. Warm
27. Attentive
28. Gallant
29. Intelligent
30. Funny
31. Creative
32. Tender
33. Strong
34. Understanding
35. Tolerant
36. Prudent
37. Ambitious
38. Capable
39. Courageous
40. Determined
41. True
42. Dependable
43. Passionate
44. Compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:

45. Give her compliments regularly
46. Love shopping
47. Be honest
48. Be very rich
49. Not stress her out
50. Not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU
MUST ALSO:

51. Give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. Give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. Give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:

54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes


HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY...

1. Show up naked
2. Bring food and beer

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Quiz 450

Sorry for the late post but I slept in this morning. I haven't been sleeping well lately and last night it caught up with me. I finally hit "the wall" around 8pm last night and was dog tired by the end of the quiz. In fact, I was halfway into town to get something to eat when I realised I needed sleep more. On getting home I was out like a light and didn't even stir until almost midday. Last night was a bit of a struggle to get through even though we only had five teams. Our joint winners were The Alliance and CJD with 93 points each and third place went to Drunks Aloud with 88 points. Next week is Bank Holiday weekend so I'm expecting a similar turn out but, traditionally the quiz tends to pick up from September through January. No news yet on moving the Christmas quizzes to the Tuesday for two weeks, I need to persuade Kate that this is a better option than having a break for two weeks. maybe you can have a word in her shell-like. Send me an email if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, quizard_97@yahoo.co.uk as always. Thanks Margaret for the email, I found those pictures most amusing.

Leprechaun's Pot 'O' Gold

Although it was a quiet night, Carole still managed to collect £23.00 which was quite good. Last night's question was: What is the length of the River Thames in kilometres? the answer to which is 346 km. The closest guess and winner of £11.50 was Dave H of The Flying Otters with his guess of 340 km. The pot starts next week with £24.50 but I'm not expecting it to increase substantialy though I would like a big fat, juicty total by the end of the month.

Questions and Answers

Last night's Faces were: 1. Princess Anne 2. Simon Cowell 3. Jenifer Saunders 4. Dawn French 5. Mr T 6. Des Lynham 7. Donald Duck 8. Carlos Tevez 9. Andrew Marr 10. Frank Sinatra 11. Michael Phelps 12. Chevy Chase 13. Isaac Hayes 14. Pádraig Harrington 15. Halle Berry 16. Bette Davis 17. Anne Hathaway 18. Al Murray 19. Téa Leoni 20. Anna Kournikova

Three for Fun (Monday's answers)

The island of Borneo contains all or part of three countries. they are Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

The card game with a french name meaning railway is Chemin de Fer.

Frederich Coggan, John Habgood and David Hope have all been Archbishop of York.

Today's questions (answers on Monday)

1. Which thirteenth-century castle in Gwynedd, on the coast of Cardigan Bay, now part of a World Heritage Site, is sometimes called the Castle of Lost Causes because it was defended so many times to no avail?

2. What nationality by birth were the writer Georges Simenon, (creator of Maigret). the surrealist painter Rene Magritte, and the composer Cesar Franck?

3. The Hallelujah Chorus is part of which larger choral work by Handel?

Joke of the Day (Thanks Hancock)

One day the teacher decides to play an animal game. She holds up a picture of a giraffe and asks if anyone knows what it is. No one raises his/her hand. The teacher says "See it's long neck?

What animal has a long neck?"

Sally holds up her hand and asks if it is a giraffe.

"Very good Sally," the teacher replies. Next she holds up a picture of a zebra.

None of the students holds up his/her hands. "See the stripes on this animal? What animal has stripes?"

Billy holds up his hand and says it is a zebra. "Very good Billy," the teacher replies.

Next she holds up a picture of a deer. None of the students recognized the animal.

"See the big antlers on this animal. What animal has horns like this?"

Still no one guesses. "Let me give you another hint, it's something your mother calls your father."

Johnny shouts out "I know what it is, it's a horny b*st*rd."

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I'm going to be brief today as I have quite a lot on. In fact, I've been busy all weekend and still haven't manage to get on top of things. This week's quiz is just over half done. I managed to get the music tape done in about an hour yesterday afternoon but I haven't checked it yet. I had a great idea for a guest round last week butI'm going to keep it to myself for now. So basically, what I need to do to finish off are the Faces and about twenty questions.

Three for Fun (Friday's answers)

The person who first appears in the Bible in Genesis as the son of Lamech and ninth in descent from Adam is Noah.

Verdi's opera Nabucco tells the story of Nebuchadnezzer.

On British Ordnance Survey maps the two grid references are known as northings and Eastings.

Today's questions (answers on Friday)

1. The island of Borneo comprises parts or all of three countries: which three countries?

2. Which card game, with a French name meaning railway, developed from baccarat and is popularly known as chemmy or shimmy?

3. The Church of England: Frederick Coggan, John Habgood and David Hope have all held which office during the past 25 years?

Joke of the day: Great as humor, bad as ads...

2 female Boston Terrier puppies, 7 wks old, Perfect markings, 555-1234. Leave mess.

Lost: small apricot poodle. Reward. Neutered. Like one of the family.

A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.

Dinner Special -- Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.

For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.

Four-poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.

Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.

Wanted: 50 girls for stripping machine operators in factory.

Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night.

We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.

For Sale. Three canaries of undermined sex.

For Sale -- Eight puppies from a German Sheppard and an Alaskan Hussy.

Great Dames for sale.

Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition.

Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.

Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the breathtaking backdrop for the Serena Lodge. Swim in the lovely pool while you drink it all in.

Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in 24 hours.

Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically burns toast.

Sheer stockings. Designed for fancy dress, but so serviceable that lots of women wear nothing else.

Stock up and save. Limit: one.

For Rent: 6-room hated apartment.

Man, honest. Will take anything.

Wanted: chambermaid in rectory. Love in, $200 a month. References required.

Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.

UsedCars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first!

Christmans tag-sale. Handmade gifts for the hard-to-find person.

Wanted: Hair-cutter. Excellent growth potential.

Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.

3-year-old teacher need for pre-school. Experience preferred.

Our experienced Mom will care of your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.

Our bikinis are exciting. They are simply the tops.

Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.

Illiterate? Write today for free help.

Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.

Wanted. Widower with school-age children requires person to assume general housekeeping duties. Must be capable of contributing to growth of family.

And now, the Superstore--unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience.

We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00.