Tuber Mirum 125 Posted January 5, 2006 Korchnoi is quite mad...however wouldn't rate him as a likely death . I certainly wouldn't pick Timman (unless you have insider info...aids ? ) ....I actually saw him (Brighton I think) in early 80s at the British Champs (we were both spectating ) . He had 2 groupies with him (1 on each arm) ...and clearly was enjoying a full and active life in those days . Benko is knocking on a bit tho isn't he ? Might be worth keeping an eye on him... Mr Grobler, Was 1. g4 named after you? Oh, and how's your health? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 5, 2006 Korchnoi is quite mad...however wouldn't rate him as a likely death . Mad, well, perhaps. In any case Korchnoi is a chess maniac. Several years ago my home town organised simuls against six or so grandmasters, one of them Korchnoi. He finished more than an hour after the other simuls were done, with a score of 40 out of 40. He's 74 and still active, so I don't expect him to cark it anytime soon, but he won't last forever, will he? I certainly wouldn't pick Timman (unless you have insider info...aids ? ) ....I actually saw him (Brighton I think) in early 80s at the British Champs (we were both spectating ) . He had 2 groupies with him (1 on each arm) ...and clearly was enjoying a full and active life in those days . Again I don't expect Timman to die in the near future, but he seems to be aging rapidly. Also his life style isn't particularly healthy. Benko is knocking on a bit tho isn't he ? Might be worth keeping an eye on him... He's 77 and no longer active in the game. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 5, 2006 Was 1. g4 named after you? Oh, and how's your health? No it wasn't...though I do play it often on the internet... my health is not good...lots of medication to control blood pressure and high cholestrol Gave up running in 2000 after nearly suffering brain aneurism.... and I've got a touch of a sore throat.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 5, 2006 changing tack...is there a thread to discuss Shane McGowan ? If he REALLY is going into Celebrity BB in 36 mins time... 1. I wanna watch it cos he will be brill... 2.How will he survive not drinking?...Shurely there's some possibilities here in the coming days (as long as we keep voting for him ! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 5, 2006 McGowan is one of my picks in Handrejka's PoolofDeath, I hope he's in celeb BB, he'd be worth watching. Of course the show would need subtitles otherwise nobody will have a clue what he's saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 5, 2006 I've got him in "deadpoolisfullofcrap" one .......lots of points if he drops.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 6, 2006 changing tack...is there a thread to discuss Shane McGowan ? Yes, there is. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted January 6, 2006 I see Rude Kid's got Cyril Smith to himself in the DDP. Shrewd kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted January 6, 2006 The DDP 'inane analysis' is up for those who like entertaining statistics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 6, 2006 Here is my team - named The Living End Henry Allingham Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Ronnie Biggs Ross Davidson Nick Du Toit (joker) Michael Foot Gerald Ford Zsa Zsa Gabor Stephen Hawking Saddam Hussein Lady Bird Johnson Jean-Marie Le Pen Jerry Lee Lewis Jim Molyneaux Prince Philip Ferenc Puskas Yves St Laurent Jeremy Thorpe King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Chad Varah I can't believe I'm the only one who picked Nick Du Toit, he's wasting away and been denied any healthcare. I was going to pick Ellen McArthur just out of spite, but went for Zsa Zsa Gabor at the last minute. I will be most annoyed if Miss MacArthur choses this year to fall out of a boat in the Stormy South Seas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 6, 2006 I'm getting a horrible sinking feeling that having missed Sharon & Rawls AND declining to pick Rees, that my 17th place last year might return to mid-table obscurity this year - we shall see. What a DDP day though - 5 in a day - that's a record, surely? (Squire, Skate, Rawls, Rees & Miura (to come)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 6, 2006 Lou Rawls was picked by a total of 34 teams, of which 17 of them, including deathlist.net, had him as their joker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 6, 2006 Does that make us equal first then? Off and running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 6, 2006 And Windsor the Troll was not one of those 34...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 6, 2006 well....I'm quite happy....2 hits so far....359 days to go !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 6, 2006 One hit for me, not the joker though. I'm sure Mr. Pinter will oblige the honour that I and a few others have given him soon enough though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 6, 2006 Lou Rawls was my DDP joker, An excellent start, now if only some of my oldies will oblige as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 6, 2006 I was planning on putting Lou as my joker, but forgot to change it since it automatically selects the first one. I ended up with Tammy Faye as my joker, hopefully the lung cancer will take care of her just like it did with Mr. Rawls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cup of Tea 3 Posted January 8, 2006 It looks like im gonna have a completely unsuccessfull first attempt at the DDP. which couldnt be more annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 8, 2006 just look at my list people....read 'em and weep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 8, 2006 It looks like im gonna have a completely unsuccessfull first attempt at the DDP. which couldnt be more annoying. Shall I be the one to tell you that not only has Charlie Watts' cancer gone into remission, but that he has resumed touring with the Stones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 14, 2006 The DDP now has a clear leader with the death of Shelley Winters, "Faster,Pussycat,Kill,Kill,Kill". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted January 14, 2006 The DDP now has a clear leader with the death of Shelley Winters, "Faster,Pussycat,Kill,Kill,Kill". Tempus don't say Cat or Kat in any shape or form. It brings me down sometimes because not only did the DL miss Shelly Winters but I miss my friend Kat dearly. It's all my fault I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 14, 2006 The DDP now has a clear leader with the death of Shelley Winters, "Faster,Pussycat,Kill,Kill,Kill". She was one of mine as well. Along with Lou Rawls. This could be a good year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 14, 2006 The DDP now has a clear leader with the death of Shelley Winters, "Faster,Pussycat,Kill,Kill,Kill". That's all set to change in 3 days..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
